Harvard Club Bars Princess

It Happened on
December 09, 1909

This bit of fabricated controversy appeared in the New York Times on December 6, 1909. Princess Vilma caused much stir with her feminist operations. Princess Vilma has also declared that she is the cousin of the Dean of Harvard…

“But I haven’t come to see the men; I have come to examine your portraits.”

HARVARD CLUB BARS PRINCESS
Russian Portrait Artist Not Permitted to Enter Its Doors.

The Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy of Russia, who is staying at the Plaza and paints portraits, encountered a rebuff yesterday at the Harvard Club on West Forty-fourth Street. She created a sensation when she arrived in her gilded and colorful crested landau in front of the club in the early afternoon. Young men at the windows observed her footman, adorned with epaulets and cockades, jump from the box and approach the door. He was met by a bellboy who, after much discussion, fetched a member of the House Committee.

This committee member took a visiting card from the Princess, which belonged to a club member, with the following note written on it:
‘Please allow the Princess to inspect the portraits in Harvard Hall.’

The House Committee member stated that this was impossible.
“If you could visit on another day, Princess,” he began.
“But,” she said,
“I have come today,
and I am introduced by a club member’s card.”
“This is a men’s club,” said the member.
“There are only men here.”
“I understand,” replied the Princess,
“But I haven’t come to see the men; I have come to examine your portraits.”

By this time, a crowd had gathered on the other side of the street to witness the incident. Children were marveling at the splendid coachman and footman, and onlookers peered out from all the windows. So, the Princess instructed her coachman, and the glittering landau turned around and rolled away up the avenue.”

Harvard Club remembers Princess Vilma Lwoff Parlaghy and has created this 7-page dossier about her

▼ The Descent of God’s Grace ▼

Man, dig it, the descent of God’s grace, it’s like this wild journey through the beatific realms of Christianity, you know? It’s all about God, that cosmic hipster, showering us with His unearned favor, His mercy, and His divine blessings. It’s a trip, man, when God reaches out to us cats with love and forgiveness, offering up His divine assistance.

See, in Christian theology, grace is like the ultimate jam, man. It’s the key to grooving with the big man upstairs. Grace is this totally free and undeserved gift, flowing from God’s righteous vibes. It ain’t something you can hustle or earn, no way, it’s a pure and righteous move from God Himself.

The descent of God’s grace is like a righteous riff that echoes through every aspect of Christian belief. Take salvation, for instance. Christians dig that God’s grace flowed down to us in the form of His son, Jesus, man. Jesus came on down from heaven, bringing redemption and eternal life to all us cool cats. It’s like this divine descent, man, bridging the gap between the divine and us mere mortals.

Then there’s the sacraments, brother. In those rituals like baptism and the Eucharist, God’s grace is like this crazy energy, flowing through the cosmic ether. It’s this direct connection to the divine, a way for us cats to tap into God’s grace and feel it coursing through our veins.

And let me tell you about spiritual growth, man. The descent of God’s grace is all about this ongoing trip of transformation. It’s the Holy Spirit doing its thing, guiding us cool cats on the path to righteousness. God’s grace pours out, man, like a never-ending stream, helping us grow in faith, love, and all that jazz.

So, dig it, man. The descent of God’s grace in Christianity is like this cosmic odyssey, a journey that connects us beatniks with the divine. It’s a recognition that we dig on God’s unearned favor, that we’re dependent on His righteous vibes. It’s the rhythm that keeps us grooving, man, on this wild ride through the heart of faith.

Grace is a concept that holds different meanings across various contexts, including religious, philosophical, and cultural spheres. In its most general sense, grace refers to a quality or state of elegance, beauty, charm, or goodwill. However, when discussing grace in a religious or theological context, it takes on a deeper and more specific significance.

In Christianity, grace is a central theological concept that emphasizes the unmerited favor, love, and divine assistance bestowed upon humanity by God. It is often described as a gift freely given by God, regardless of a person’s actions or deservingness. Grace is seen as an expression of God’s boundless love, mercy, and forgiveness.

Grace…

Christian theologians and scholars have explored different dimensions of grace. Here are a few key aspects:

1. Soteriological Grace: Soteriological grace refers to the grace of salvation. It is the divine intervention and unmerited favor that brings about redemption and eternal life for believers. Christians believe that they are saved by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ, not by their own efforts or righteousness.

2. Sanctifying Grace: Sanctifying grace is the ongoing work of God’s grace in the life of a believer. It is the transformative power that enables spiritual growth, righteousness, and conformity to the image of Christ. Christians understand that through sanctifying grace, they are enabled to live a holy and righteous life.

3. Prevenient Grace: Prevenient grace is a concept within certain branches of Christianity, particularly within Wesleyan theology. It refers to the grace of God that goes before, preparing and enabling individuals to respond to God’s call. It is seen as a divine initiative that draws people toward God and opens their hearts and minds to receive His grace.

4. Common Grace: Common grace is a concept that extends beyond the realm of personal salvation. It is the idea that God’s grace is present and active in the world, benefiting all of humanity. Common grace is understood as the goodness, mercy, and blessings that God bestows upon both believers and non-believers alike, such as the provision of food, shelter, and the beauty of creation.

King Peter Falls in Love

The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Washington – 09 Sep 1905, Sat) Page 2

It has been rumored that King Peter of Serbia has fallen in love with Princess Lwoff, a painter. Ever since his first wife, Princess Zorka of Montenegro, died, the King has shown very little interest in the fair sex, but some time ago he unexpectedly fell in love. Now it is more than likely that a new queen will soon rule in the Konak, where Queen Draga was assassinated.

Princess Lwoff is better known under her artist name of Parlaghy. In the last fifteen years, the Princess has painted almost every crowned head of Europe. The first husband of the artist was a Prussian official, from whom she was divorced after two years. Then, once more free, she married Prince Lwoff, but this second marriage did not last long.

Soon after King Peter was placed upon the throne, he had her paint his portrait, and it was while sitting for her that he lost his heart. [New York Times]

This story is crafted from a PR photo of The Princess Vilma Lwoff-Parlaghy painting Peter I in December 1903.

9 months after this event, was born…


born on July 11, 1844 (d. 1921)

Peter I of Serbia

Last king of Serbia (1903–1918) and as the first king of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes (1918–1921).

born on June 22, 1906

Billy Wilder

Austrian-American filmmaker

King Peter I of Serbia (1844-1921) posing for the painter Vilma Lwoff-Parlaghy in the Konak in Belgrade, November 8, 1903, Serbia, photograph by Parkson, from L’Illustrazione Italiana, Year XXX, No 51, December 20, 1903. De Agostini / Biblioteca Ambrosiana

This item was published on the front pages of half a dozen papers between September 8-13, 1905.

Meanwhile, this interesting gossip gets buried on page 6 of the Jackson Daily News!

This placement is profoundly symbolic. It tells the world that knows how the world truly works that everything is fine and that Peter I is under the soul care of exactly the right person, The Princess Vilma Lwoff-Parlaghy, who is related to his late wife, Princess Zorka of Montenegro.

Peter I did not marry The Princess Vilma, but for a while this 17 operation upset just the right people, about just the right thing, which is the paramount work of the Princess Vilma.

Peter I and Princess Vilma would enjoy a decade long love affair in their enchanted next life together!

To be continued…

HER HIGHNESS ARRIVES Princess Lwoff – Parlaghy Brings Many Men And Beasts

It Happened on
June 29, 1908

The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, 29 Jun 1908, Mon • Page 12

HER HIGHNESS ARRIVES
Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy Brings Many Men And Beasts.
TO CALL ON CARDINAL TODAY
Royal Hungarian Artist Wishes To Paint Prelate’s Portrait
Has Whole Floor Of Hotel.

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Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy, accompanied by her retinue, arrived in town yesterday from Washington in a big automobile and took possession of the entire second floor of the Hotel Stafford. The 13 rooms on the floor had been reserved for her. The Princess has come to Baltimore with two purposes in mind – to explore the town and to paint the portrait of Cardinal Gibbons. Painting portraits of crowned heads and famous people is her favorite pastime, and today she plans to call on the Cardinal to request the honor of painting his likeness on canvas. She will be staying at the Stafford until next Thursday, after which she will depart for Philadelphia, and later visit her cottage in Newport. She will then return to Europe and come back again at a later date to begin work on her portrait painting.

She was accompanied by a guinea pig in a box

Upon her arrival at 10:30 PM, the Princess was greeted by her entourage and hotel staff. She was accompanied by her secretary, first attache, marshal, maid, a white Java dog, and a guinea pig in a box. The butler and chef, dressed in their elaborate uniforms, stood ready to receive her. Several reporters, photographers, and curious onlookers had gathered at the hotel entrance to catch a glimpse of the real-life princess. However, there was a delay in her arrival, causing some concern among the waiting crowd. After an hour and a half, the Princess finally arrived, and her entourage sprang into action, attending to her and her belongings.

The Princess herself was dressed in a long white coat with loose sleeves, a hat adorned with red and black ribbons, and a light blue skirt. She proceeded to her second-floor suite, accompanied by her retinue. Moments later, the fluffy white dog made a playful escape, followed by the chef trying to catch him. After a comical chase, the chef managed to retrieve the mischievous pup and return him to the Princess’ quarters.

Her estate in Hungary already houses a menagerie of various beasts

The Princess has a fondness for animals and plans to add to her private zoo during her stay in Baltimore. Before her arrival, she stopped outside Washington to visit a little black Canadian bear, which she intends to take back to Hungary with her. The bear will be brought to the Stafford and joined with the other exotic animals already residing in one of the hotel’s rooms. Her estate in Hungary already houses a menagerie of various beasts.

Despite occupying the entire second floor and being attended by her own servants, the Princess has chosen to dine in the hotel dining room. Two tables have been set aside for her, one for her exclusive use, where she will dine in grandeur, and another for her first and second attaches. The butler will set the Princess’ table at 11 o’clock each morning, and she will come down for breakfast at 1 o’clock. She will also have dinner in the dining room.

The Princess uses approximately 50 pounds of ice daily

The Princess has a preference for ice water baths and uses approximately 50 pounds of ice daily for that purpose. In Philadelphia, she plans to host a reception for the ladies of the town. Her first attache, M. Frederick M. Delius, announced that she intends to paint Secretary Taft’s portrait and present it to the American people, as she regards Mr. Taft’s election as certain.

9 months after this moment, are born…


born on April 05, 1909 (d. 1996)

Albert R. Broccoli

American film producer who made more than 40 motion pictures throughout his career

born on April 09, 1909 (d. 2003)

Fay Helm

Film actress who appeared in about 65 films between 1936 and 1946

Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy has had an eventful career as a painter of royal and princely persons. She has painted more portraits of crowned heads and prominent figures than any other living woman. Her talent was recognized at an early age, and she studied under renowned masters in Munich and Italy. Her powerful style of portraiture draws inspiration from artists like Franz Hals and Rembrandt. Her villa in Nice serves as her residence and studio.

She has painted more portraits of crowned heads and prominent figures than any other living woman

In other news, a grand welcome reception was organized in honor of Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy at the prestigious Baltimore Museum of Art. The event, attended by local dignitaries, art enthusiasts, and members of high society, showcased a selection of the Princess’s renowned portrait paintings. The museum’s halls were adorned with her striking works, capturing the essence and charisma of the subjects she has immortalized on canvas.

Her Serene Highness, The Princess Vilma Lwoff-ParlaghyPrincess Lwoff-Parlaghy graciously mingled with the guests, sharing anecdotes about her artistic journey and discussing her passion for capturing the unique personalities of those she portrays. The attendees were captivated by her charm and eloquence, and many eagerly expressed their desire to commission their own portraits.

She wants to capture the spirit of Baltimore

During the reception, the Princess took the opportunity to announce her plans for future artistic endeavors. In addition to painting Cardinal Gibbons, she revealed her intention to approach prominent figures in Baltimore and create a series of portraits representing the city’s cultural diversity and historical significance. Her vision for these portraits was to capture the spirit of Baltimore, showcasing its rich heritage and vibrant community.

Cardinal GibbonsThe Princess’s visit to Baltimore has not only generated excitement within artistic circles but has also sparked interest and curiosity among the local population. Her presence in the city has been a topic of discussion among residents, and her arrival has brought a touch of royalty and glamour to Baltimore’s social scene.

As the Princess continues her stay at the Hotel Stafford, residents and tourists alike hope for a chance encounter with the renowned artist. Many have expressed their admiration for her talent and eagerness to witness her artistic process firsthand. It is anticipated that her time in Baltimore will leave a lasting impression on the city’s cultural landscape and inspire a new wave of artistic appreciation.

Princess will visit the renowned Baltimore Sculpture Garden

Tomorrow, the Princess is scheduled to visit the renowned Baltimore Sculpture Garden, where she will explore the impressive collection of sculptures and seek inspiration for her future projects. The garden’s tranquil atmosphere and stunning artworks are expected to provide a serene backdrop for her creative contemplation.

Princess Lwoff-Parlaghy’s visit to Baltimore represents a unique convergence of art, culture, and royalty. The city eagerly embraces her presence and eagerly awaits the unveiling of the masterpieces she will create during her stay. With her unparalleled talent and distinctive artistic style, the Princess’s artwork promises to leave an indelible mark on the artistic legacy of Baltimore and continue to captivate audiences around the world.

 

The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore, Maryland, 29 Jun 1908, Mon • Page 12

Who invented the words that litter our acrimony language?

In this edition of “The Meat Beyond The Meme” we look at a classic meme which gets 75% of its info somewhat right. The effect of the meme is often realized because of the misinformation contained within. So most people will share memes becuase of their attraction to the misinformation in a meme, and not the correct information.

Labels are a tool of disinformation, because they are used in a different way by different people. Most incoming players in the acrimony game mimick the use of terms by other people, without actual knowledge of the meaning of the words. Labels at just easy things to throw at people in order to remind the mediocracy that you are a good person (if not a smart one).

The Meme

The Meat

Conrad Heiden, a German-American journalist and author, popularized the term “Nazi” in English-speaking countries through his book “Adolf Hitler: The Dictator.” Although he did not invent the word, Heiden extensively used it to refer to the National Socialist movement, contributing to its wider recognition.

Moritz Steinschneider, a 19th-century German-Jewish scholar, indirectly contributed to the development of the term “anti-Semitic” through his scholarly work on Jewish history and culture. While he did not invent the term, his research shed light on the prejudices faced by Jews, providing a historical context for the emergence of the term.

Leon Trotsky, a prominent figure in the Russian Revolution, did not popularize the term “racist.” The term existed before his time, and its widespread recognition and usage can be attributed to various scholars, activists, and intellectuals involved in racial justice movements.

There is no recognized figure named Margaret Feldman associated with the popularization of the term “sexism” in feminism. The term gained prominence through the efforts of feminist activists, writers, and scholars such as Betty Friedan and Simone de Beauvoir.

This post will be updated with the sourcing information of all the people mentioned, once it has been formatted.

Caution should be exercised when evaluating information from internet sources.