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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1913
Page
10
Woodward Lothrop offers a special sale on new embroidered tissue voile at 124c per yard. The range includes women’s and girls’ summer apparel in brown, lavender, blue, pink, black and white with self color embroidered polka dots.
Handmade dresses in linen, pique, nainsook, and French lawn with trims. Styles vary with exclusive creations, many imported. Remnant day clears both long and short dresses, some soiled or mussed. Prices slashed from 3.75 to 2.50, 12.00 to 7.50, 4.75 to 3.00, 6.50 to 4.25, 14.00 to 8.00, 8.50 to 5.50, 15.00 to 10.00, 11.50 to 6.50, 25.00 to 15.00.
A newspaper notice advertises a sale of classic and contemporary works by noted authors. It lists diverse titles including Auld Lang Syne by W Clark Russell, Vanity Fair by Thackeray, and Nicholas Nickleby and Pickwick Papers by Dickens, among many others. The offer emphasizes readable, wholesome literature at low prices and notes a main floor location on Tenth Street.
The Brazilian Ambassador and Mme da Silva entertain a large gathering including Count von Bernstorf and Youssouf Zia Tasha at a luncheon on May 14 for the Wilson family aides and visiting dignitaries. Other guests include Representative and Mrs Shafroth and Senator and Mrs Shafroth, plus numerous officials and their spouses.
A long list of hostesses and guests in Washington includes Mr and Mrs Colby Dodge hosting M. Charles Hayden at Chevy Chase Club, with attendees such as the Hemmich and Me serve couples, Arthur Lee, Lieut and Mrs Stafford, Miss Symons, Miss Hinckley, and many others. Reports note Mrs John Rodgers hosted a dinner. Mrs Breckenridge travels to Concord, New Hampshire for summer. Capt R C Langdon and E Moule guests of the Grafton. fiftieth birthday of M H F Rupp celebrated at Mrs Elizabeth Willeke’s residence with a large local turnout.
A striking costume shaped like a half inch square check pattern drew eyes at a horse show. Count von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, wore a bold ensemble including embroidered silk accents, silk socks, a matching tie and a big Panama hat. Invitations have gone out for Miss Dolorita O'Gorman's May 24 wedding to John Anthony Mayer, with a high nuptial mass planned at Loyola School chapel and a reception at the bride's home. Mayer, once in partnership with Mr Duffy, now leads a fifth avenue brokerage. he belongs to several clubs. Miss Alice O'Gorman will be her sister's sole attendant, with Daniel F. Mayer as best man. The Royal Academy highlights contrast in portraiture, noting Levery's king-queen-princess group vs Llewellyn's Queen Mary portrait. Bundy's Finance is praised as timely and universal in appeal, with Sargent's pieces also featured. Queen Mary is praised for economical dressing, with a modest yearly wardrobe. Newport's season expected bustling, as villas open. James J Van Alen may visit Wakehurst.
Watts Sherman plans return from Europe with her son in law and daughter Lord and Lady Campus following their November marriage. Mr and Mrs Joseph D Widener will spend summer in Newport near Mrs George D Widener who leased Mrs John R Drexel's villa. Vincent Astor will open Beechwood and depart for the summer. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Tidlesple will stay at the Brown villa in Bellevue Avenue. Mr and Mrs Edward Berwind remain in Newport but will not entertain due to mourning. Embassies will be represented with the Russian ambassador leasing Stone villa and Handel von Haimhausen taking the Lyman villa. Uncertain if Mrs Vanderbilts will attend as Breakers may not open. George Henry Warren and family plan to open Seaheld in Ocean Avenue. Mrs Fo Fa Clark leases Warren residence on Narragansett Avenue and will be there in June.
Helen wrestles with guilt and fear after Alice’s abrupt departure and a flood caused upheaval. Warren orders a delicate, hastily drafted letter to Aunt Emma while Helen frets over misstatements and relatives' judgments. Aunt Emma’s stern note arrives, accusing Helen and Warren of mishandling Alice and threatening further discord.
In a clipped exchange Warren and a speaker argue over relatives visiting New York and using their place as a stopover. The dialogue reveals tension about guests, hospitality, and boundaries as plans to limit such visits are considered.
A deaf woman on a city trolley shares a wistful, whispered exchange with a fellow passenger about communication barriers. She reveals a son overseas and a life of quiet loneliness shaped by family disengagement and unspoken need for understanding.
In a 1912 letter, a wife with a tight budget describes prioritizing guest visits over endless housekeeping. She argues that inviting uninvited company can be worthwhile, since guests bring ideas and companionship. The key is to let nonessential chores go during a guest stay, focusing on comfortable rooms and simple meals while enjoying the visit.
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