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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1908
Page
7
Woodward and New York announce Easter cards and novelties on G Street. A large collection of French hand-made undergarments including gowns chemises corset covers and drawers offered at low prices. Bridal trousseaux showcase with three or more pieces and French handwork. Prices range from 1.00 to 3.50 with varied styles and finishes.
Cromdis Department showcases French and American fabrics for church, wedding, reception, and travel wear. Highlights include Ribbon Stripe Net a sheer wool Voiles, Chiffon Taffeta, Herringbone Serges, and Striped Cloths in browns and blues priced from 47 cents to 2.50 per yard.
Washington society gatherings fill a winter schedule with diplomatic dinners and teas. Notable guests include Mr. and Mrs. Perry Belmont hosting the Russian ambassador’s party, the Brazilian ambassador and Mme Nabuco at their Sunday dinner, and Lord Grey and Lady Grey arriving in Washington to visit the British embassy. Barroness Hengelmuller hosts Prince Vincent Windisch Graetz at the embassy. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Cowles entertain guests including Mrs. Whitelaw Reid en route to New York. The Naval Attache de Blanpre and Mme de Blanpre plan a European summer. many other diplomats, social figures, and upcoming weddings feature in the week’s notes.
A leading maker supplies a large lot of suit cases at the manufacturer's price or less. These high quality pieces use fine leather, steel frames, brass locks, and practical features like umbrella compartments and reinforced corners. The collection is described as the best and most desirable yet offered.
Announcement in the Gazette confirms a new extradition treaty between the United States and Spain after prolonged negotiations. Also notes springtime skin blemish remedies advertising Hood's Sarsaparilla, claiming it cleanses the system and improves complexion.
A sweeping portrait of high society in New York and England features Mrs Ward steering clear of New York circles, a famed pervious-disease specialist endorsing clothes as therapy, and details of Earl of Rosslyn’s publicized travels. It notes Lady Hesketh at a Londonderry bazaar, her gown valued at 1000 dollars, San Francisco losses, and the Vanderbilt and Phipps families reshaping homes from Newport to Portsmouth, with engagements and gowns echoing the era’s social currents.
A long summary details high society chatter from London and New York. It notes the Baltic voyage and large customs checks, Queen Victoria’s era, Mrs. Asquith tops Liberal hostess standings, and the Ladies Four in Hand Driving Club pausing their Central Park parade. It also covers Capelli’s fall from grace, the King’s effort to aid him, and a charitable concert at Biarritz patronized by King Edward with $20 tickets.
The spring meeting of the Presbytery of Washington City opens at Eastern Presbyterian Church on Sixth Street and Maryland Avenue NE. Rev. T Elwood Davis will deliver the sermon and a new moderator will be chosen for six months. Four commissioners to the General Assembly will be elected, and a new permanent clerk named after the death of Rev Charles Alvin Smith. Arlington church organization is to be authorized after a mission to Arlington branches of Ballston Presbyterian Church shows sufficient attendance.
Milford Conn April 12 Lieut Charles A J Totten U S A retired former Yale professor died at his home here today Totten known for mathematical deduction used to interpret scriptures predicting the end of the world native of New London fifty seven year s graduate of Trinity College and West Point retired 1862 authored Our Race and many military books Hartford April 12 Charles B Whiting former president Orient Insurance Company died here last night born Greensburg N Y September 3 1828 Grand Rapids Michigan April 12 Gen Byron M Cutcheon congressman from Manistee Michigan four terms civil war veteran died today at Ypalianti aged seventy two cutcheon received a congressional medal of honor for bravery in the Wilderness
Nora Granddaughter of Flora receives a five thousand dollar gift to buy Easter finery but chooses to donate the six thousand two hundred dollars spent on gowns, hats, and accessories to relief of poverty on Avenue Five and the Twenty third Street. Her act prompts church and society figures to praise virtue over display as she envisions a brighter afterlife where fashion is secondary to charity.
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