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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
25
We offer a large assortment of cotillion favors in odd and unique forms and can supply any number. Cotillion lisers are made to order in any design or style on short notice. Leave orders at the Stationery Department Main Floor Eleventh St.
Half price sale on five new lots of women’s suits featuring chiffon broadcloth worsteds and cheviots in wistaria taupe catawba reseda myrtle greens navy and black. Long coat models directoire revers stand collar ribbon tie and long sleeves. Skirts flare with folds satin buttons or self material. coats trimmed with satin and satin lining. Also a small lot of all silk hose plain black or white with colored clocking 75c pair boxed for Xmas gifts. Main Jour Fst.
Special price items listed for girls and misses clothing including coats dresses raincoats sweaters and bath robes. Value items priced from 1.50 to 25.00 with selections in plain and textured weaves satin trim and cord details for festive season gifts.
Special sale features boys and young men's suits at substantial discounts. High grade, well made garments in new colors and fabrics offered at about one third to one half off. Includes men's suits of wool worsteds and cassimeres in various styles and chest measurements.
Tables of dainty gift china offer broad selection with many items priced from 25c to 5.00. Tables feature china tea sets, plates, cups, saucers, vases, pin trays, candy jars, and related wares plus all-wool suits and various accessories in multiple styles and prices. Main emphasis on affordable, stylish serveware and apparel for men and women.
An extensive collection features tiny fire screens to large pieces in mission light oak and mahogany with denims burlap and tapestry panels. Also includes imported Japanese Teakwood Screens with browlered silk panels on black grounds.
Vice President and Diplomata Head List of Fashion's Leaders attend a bar masque at the Draper residence on K Street. About 100 guests in costume, Marine Band music, mistletoe decor. Mrs Draper in nattier blue brocade. Misa Margaret Preston Draper as the spirit of Christmas. Notable costumes include Baroness Marguerite Monnehur, Miss Yulee Noble, Miss Mary de Lagercrantz, Miss Elizabeth Welentz Parker, and many others portraying historical or national figures.
A grand social pageant unfolds with nobles and ambassadors attending a White House luncheon and several embassy events. Notables include Misses Lagercrantz, Hinckley, Townsend, and Parker among a long list of diplomats, ministers, and society leaders. The piece notes Miss Warder Garrett’s wedding and related guest arrivals, with festivities led by Mrs. Boardman and other prominent Washington hosts.
Large sale highlights hundreds of reductions across toys and children's items. Desks dolls trains boats horses and wheels across departments reduced with many items at half price and several sets including china tea sets and Christmas trees discounted.
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