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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1916
Page
12
Woodward & Lothrop promotes a large Easter boys collection featuring Norfolk suits with full belts, three piece belts, stitched belts, plain and box plaited coats. Checks, plaids, stripes appear. prices range 7.75 to 15.00 for outfits, with blue serges and cheviots in 3.00 to 15.00.
A shopping page lists wool suits from five to ten dollars in various patterns and blue serge. Wash suits range from one fifty to six fifty. New regulation suits in khaki galatea and duck include two trousers. Reefers, hats, bands, and cloth caps offered in multiple colors and sizes.
The advertisement highlights children's hats and dress hats for spring. It features tailored flats in all white with navy, pink, or light blue bands priced at 75 cents, delicate Georgette crepe dress hats with braid blends, Leghorn styles with floral or ribbon trim, and a wide display of untrimmed hats in spring colors and fashionable shapes. It notes third floor street location.
Quaint Easter neckwear features youthful, dainty styles in tulle ruffs, Boas and capes. Items include tulle ruffs in multiple colors, sewed pleater boas, winged net gowns, Georgette and organdy garments, collar and cuff sets, large cape and sailor collars, and white leather sets priced from 50 cents to 28.50 dollars.
Fashion notes showcase Easter outfits for misses ages 14 to 18 including Misses' Suits at 25 dollars and 20.50, navy chiffon taffeta dresses, white dresses from 2.05 to 15, wash dresses in chambrays and lawns, Middy dresses, and chic coats in serge, velvet and corduroy. Styles emphasize simple lines, belting, decorative collars, and embroidery accents, with sizes 6 to 20 and varied price points.
Washington barracks officers and guests hosted informal hops and dinners at the Officers' Club and barracks quarters. Notables included Mrs. Borden and Mrs. Anthony with numerous host couples, while Mrs. George F. Stillings and Miss May d Alton Power featured in luncheons and honors.
A long list of prominent society ladies and guests in Washington is reported, with arrivals at Willard and the Shoreham, teas for congressional wives, and entries noting engagements, travel to Governors Island, and social cancellations after a death. The piece records numerous names, events, and movements among diplomatic and political circles.
Lieut. James Sutherland Boore of the Arkansas Navy unit returns from Cuba to marry Grace Walling of Orange New Jersey on April 29 at St Andrew Church South Orange. Attendants include Flora Spore Burnice Walling Catherine Lott and Beatrice Moses with Ensign John L Walden and Lieut Charles Moore among others.
Lieut Cyril Henry son of Sir Charles Henry was killed in the battle of Loos. He had been reported wounded and missing until the final confirmation. His mother was Julia Lewisohn of New York.
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