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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1915
Page
12
A fragmented price list shows regular and sale prices for various fur items including leopards, Civet, Natural Skunk, Black Wolf Muffs and Scarfs, Japanese Mink Round Mulfi and Scarfs. Prices range from 3.75 to 82.50 with multiple line items and season indicators.
Local society circles host a luncheon with dignitaries including the Italian and Brazilian ministers and the Secretary of State among guests. Foundry M E Church stages a distinctive triple wedding with three couples and their attendants, all long associated with church work, followed by wedding trips to Buffalo Niagara Falls and onward travel to Old Point Comfort Virginia Beach and Canada.
A stream of society nuptials unfolds across East Providence and Washington with multiple brides and grooms. Details cover attire, attendants, venues, and post ceremony travel plans, highlighting the Holy Comforter Church ceremony, the Sacred Heart chapel rites, and receptions, plus ongoing social notes about golf events, regattas, and notable visitors.
Miss Judith Elizabeth Norment, daughter of Mr Clarence Norment, is noted in society notes. The brief item records her as a young woman of mention within the Norment family.
Miss Esther Louise Wright daughter of William H Wright married J Bolton Fleming son of William Fleming last evening at eight in Calvary M E Church. Rev John T Ensor officiated with Miss Louise Brown maid of honor and William Mc Dowell best man. Mrs Fleming and Mrs Corbin noted. Bridal party and guests travel to northern New England after ceremony.
Henry Clay Frick of Eagle Rock Prides Crossing spent days in New York before traveling to Manchester VI where he played the course. He is an ardent golfer and plays the 13 hole course at Myopia daily. Former Ambassador and Mrs J OBrien return to Grand Rapids after visiting Mr and Mrs John W Blodgett at their Mingo Beach summer home. They plan a three month vacation and will move to Fort Bliss Texas upon departure.
Miss Calvo daughter of a former Costa Rican minister returns to Washington from Massachusetts where she has stayed with Dr and Mrs Thomas Harrington of Boston. She will wed Thomas Dempsey Harrington in October. Col John Temple Graves returned from the Pacific coast and the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Mrs Graves and the children are in the Adirondacks at their cottage near Mount Discovery until October.
Mrs Alfred Henson of Richmond Ve returned Friday after visiting Capt and Mrs W G Harvey in Prince Georges county. Annie B Mallison, guest of Mrs Harvey, also returned to Washington NC. Dr Edward E Morse, 1706 21st St NW, came back after a month in New England. Yr and Mrs A J Hall return from Atlantic City. Dr and Mr John H Burch came back after August at Berkeley Springs WV. Dr William Thornwaite Davis returned from a Virginia fishing trip. Dr Randolph B Carmichael back after weeks away in Canada. Mrs Paul Brengle left for Tiffin OH to visit her parents. Mrs Nelson E Margetts and daughter Wilhelmina Natala wait at the Brighton Hotel for Capt Margetts returning from France where he served as military observer.
Autumn weather boosts outdoor sports like golf at Narragansett Pier as social events unfold. Mrs Henry Bravoort Kane hosts guests at Ridgelawn before a Casino dance. Col Samuel Pomeroy Colt hosts luncheon at the Casino for Coun tess Moron and Edward M. A big summer Bristol residence brings a party. Mr and Mrs John H Hanan plan return to the Pier Friday aboard the Surf S yacht. guests include Harold Freeman of Morristown, Pleasanton of Philadelphia, and Mrs James Lycel of New York.
In Atlantic City on September 1 novelty sleeveless knitted sweaters with cutouts at neck and under arms emerged as a practical hot weather cover. The one piece jumper style attracted fairgoers as Dr J H Iden and Mrs Iden of Annapolis, Gen McAlpin of New York, and A J Drexel Biddle returning to his Rhode Island cottage were among observers on the boardwalk.
Hot Springs Virginia September scene with Mrs James Dobson guests including Artemus and Mrs Edgar Bright. Felix Yeurbe hosts a large party with Madame Hague, Mr and Mrs Ross Todd, Mr and Mrs Buckner Wallingford and Miss Letitia McDonald. Mrs John Naylor and daughters depart for Chestnut Hill. Alice Scarborough returns from New York. arrivals include John Hamelman of Houston and Mrs G S Willama and Mrs Thos de Ford of Baltimore.
Dr and Mrs J F Mitchell hosted a dinner at the Pot and Kettle Club in Bar Harbor. A musical gathering followed at the Bliss cottage on the shore path with about a dozen summer colony guests. The Countess de Laugier Villars was among attendees. Plans mention William H Bliss, and a minister from Sweden, remaining in Bar Harbor until mid October.
Special to The Weabhington Post reports at White Sulphur Springs West Virginia C I Craigin of Philadelphia entertained at luncheon and auction bridge this afternoon at the Greenbrier. Summer colony members ride in the morning and enjoy tennis and golf in the afternoon. Mrs Barclay Warburton arrived from Bretton Woods for baths and will be joined by Mr and Mrs Norton McLeod and Mr and Mrs Fernando de Herr this week. Miss Eisie DeWolfe and Miss Elizabeth Marbury are expected soon with other New Yorkers. Friday guests include Mr and Mrs James Speyer Dr and Mrs Howard Forde Hansel of Philadelphia arrived this afternoon from Bar Harbor.
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