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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1906
Page
7
A fashion feature highlights UPR Silk offering suitable textiles for street wear, weddings, receptions, and other occasions. The collection includes top American productions and exclusive imports with designer approval from Paris for the current season, mentioning Hand printed Crepe, Chiffon Faille, Messaline, Pleated Crepe, Satin Duchesse, Brocades, Warp-printed Satin, Korean Silk, and more.
An old catalog feature highlights summer white fashion accessories. White canvas bags with gilt clasps, white slippers in canvas and leather, belts, and new hat and dress accents are promoted. Rubber hats, bath caps, and washable fabrics with bright patterns appear as seasonal novelties.
A fashion notice praises summer neckwear for enhancing necklines and showcases new lines. It describes Irish linen pieces, dainty pearl buttons, embroidered edges, and lace boleros in pale colors and washable fabrics. Emphasizes dainty, refined styling and versatile options for a stylish summer dress.
A fragmentary parade of parasols describes many styles from plain to elaborately embroidered. The text notes white, Alice blue linen, and a blue bordered parasol with pink accents. It mentions a Tokio parasol promising a city-sleek look and appeals to shoppers seeking elegance.
Diplomatic circle hosts and French diplomats arrive for Paul Jones ceremonies in Annapolis. General and Mrs Corbin in Washington for short stay. A wedding for Allis Mignon Critten and Representative Sherley noted with elaborate preparations and multiple social events.
Fragmentary text notes a wedding party, a trip to America with visits to Virginia and Newport, Mr Henry McVickar and Mrs George Becker hosting a tea for Mrs Franklin Bell, and a Chicago delegate to a congress. The excerpt is incomplete and mentions Shoreham, dates in July August, and city stays.
The Peck Memorial Chapel on Twenty eighth and M streets NW was dedicated yesterday afternoon with Rev. Charles A Smith presiding and Rev. George H Cumming speaking on Our Father. Commissioner Macfarland, longtime Sunday School superintendent since 1890, recalled Covena origins and the 1890 chapel building funded by John J Bell. Rev. Hamlin and Dr. B P Bittinger also spoke. the offering supported San Francisco relief.
The Ladies' Auxiliary to Flag Council No 250 United Commercial Travelers organized Saturday night at 616 Ninth Street Northwest with 22 members. Officers elected: President Mrs J Anderson vice president Mrs L A Roberts secretary Mrs K S Bowie treasurer Mrs W A Hoss. directors Mrs W A Katzenberger Mrs I B Smith Mrs A C Staub and Colman. Delegates will attend the convention May 2 3 with reps from Virginia West Virginia Kentucky Maryland and DC. Local men are raising funds for expenses. Several candidates were initiated.
Ralph Magoffin, graduate student at Johns Hopkins, awarded the 1907 American Archaeological Society fellowship. Xi He sails June 1 for a summer in Germany and Northern Italy. Princeton Alumni Association to elect officers at the University Club Wednesday. final triangle committee report due.
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