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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1909
Page
39
Buyers praised Broadcloth for its superior wear and finish with rich colors. Black prices range 1.50 to 4.50 a yard and colors 1.50 to 3.00, while Henriettas remain in demand with expanding colorings to suit climate and fashion.
We display a large assortment of Christmas Dress Patterns in serges mohair cashmeres batistes henriettas chevriots suitings broadcloths in a wide range of weaves and colorings. Patterns range from 75c to 1.75 a yard and 3.50 to 10.50 per pattern with festive greeting bands.
Specially selected Black Dress Patterns include serges cheviots mohairs batistes Henriettas albatross prunellas brilliantines sicilians and more. Displayed are All-wool Storm Serge Al-wool Moorish challenged items and various silk-wool blends priced around $1 per yard.
Cotton dress patterns and fabrics added to the assortment for the holidays. New Spring 1910 selections include Wilave Batiste Lawns 121s¢ per yard, Percales 12440 a yard, Bates Seersuckers 1246 a yard, Ginghams 15¢ per yard, Tussah Silk 45¢, Japonika Silk 38¢, Silk Madras 50¢, Herringbone Silk 58¢, New Silk Striped Poplin 39¢, Himalaya Cloth 29¢, New Costume Cloth 29¢ per yard. Some items offered folded and boxed for gifts.
Washington society activity highlights a busy Christmas season with Mrs Taft and Mrs Laughlin at St. John's Church morning service and many teas dinners and dances planned. Guests include Laura Wells and Willcox wedding party, Antoinette Heckacher, Laura Wells, Baroness Hengelmuller, and notable Washington figures with arrivals and relocations among embassies resorts and clubs.
In Newport society circles Miss Henrietta D. Bacher displays a tailored dark brown cheviot gown with a brown velvet hat and plumes. The Countess Stephanie Longay, formerly Princess Stephanie of Belgium, published notes on the emancipation of women, opposing modern feminist excess while urging spiritual and educational advancement. The scene mentions John R. Drexel and other prominent residents, a real estate deal on Angeles Avenue near Mason Lane, and Taller and Co bankers preparing changes to a Newport home. The King of Portugal, Manuel, showed interest in actress Lily Elsie and Gabriella Ray, with courtship anecdotes from London theater. A Newport villa deal involving Mrs. T. Suffer Taller, formerly Harriet Brown, is noted along with a major property sale in the area scheduled for December.
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