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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1909
Page
21
A local store slashes prices on calendars, cutting all calendar titles to half price. Shoppers can browse on the main floor near G Street for bargains and limited stock.
An unusual assortment presents Women's and Men's dress requisites for New Year's Day plus elegant imported novelties. Includes fine napery, rich cut glass, dainty china, artistic glass, lamps, candelabra, table delicacies, and other accessories.
A complete stock of latest approved styles for men’s formalwear includes Full Dress Suits Tuxedo Suits Opera Hats Full Dress Vests Shirts Bows and Ties Protectors Collars Cuffs Shirt Studs and related accessories with many novelties offered.
Hart Schaffner and Marx men full dress and tuxedo suits highlighted for correctness of detail. Prices listed include tuxedos and full dress at 832.50 and 25.00, vests 2.60 to 6.00, Prince Albert coats and vests 25.00 to 40.00, fancy vests 1.50 to 4.00. Bain floor Tenth st.
Millivers offers a wide array of fur ornaments, feather bows, and evening wear trimmings. The collection features Irish lace, silk stockings, patent leather slippers, and high-grade models like the Parade Lulu of France Ivy, with exclusive street and evening wear designs garnished in laces, chiffons, embroideries, and ribbons.
An exceptional display of household and decorative linens including fine napkins cloths and napkins in regular and extra sizes for banquets large dinners and functions. Showcased items include lace trimmed tablecloths napkins and bureau scarves with non heat asbestos table mats and linen covers. Second floor Eleventh street.
An advertisement lists a large variety of Dainty China Suwa artistic tableware items including spray and border gold designs. It highlights New Year table service pieces such as plates bowls trays cream and sugar sets glassware decanters and serving items with prices ranging from modest to over 180 dollars for some sets.
Local ad lists full-size chafing dishes from five dollars and up. Meteor coffee percolators and Universal models priced from four sixty and up. Five O clock tea kettles copper nickel beans offered. chafing dish spoons and forks with stag handles feature special value at a dollar.
A fragmentary listing outlines lamps, candles, shades, lighters, and decorations for table use. It mentions quantities like dozens and individual items priced in old currency, with references to electric light shades and various linings and holders.
Abbreviated catalog of glassware with items such as champagne glasses, soda saucers, coral and serry glasses, cocktail and juice glasses, and cocktail bowls priced by the dozen or per set. Includes ranges like 1300 for some items and 511 for others, with varietal spellings and probable brand names.
A compressed grocery table lists mixed nuts by pound and price, dried fruits such as Smyrna figs and prunes, Florida oranges, apples, grapes, cranberries, mincemeat, and cheeses. Also noted are olives, cocoa treats, and Colonial era Creamery butter items with various weights and pricing cues. The ad references multiple brands and measurements, typical of a early 20th century market listing.
A Washington society note lists Laura Merriam hosting a dinner in honor of Miss Helen Taft as preparations for Taft and her companions depart for Manila. Guests included Miss Eleanor Roelker, Mr. Robt Taft, and other prominent social figures amid a busy holiday season in the capital society circle.
A short note confirms plans for a display featuring Sheffield plate trays and related items. No full details or dates are provided in the fragment.
Washington society held a festive season with diplomats, guests from embassies, and prominent families at Belasco Theater box party hosted by Misa Eleanor Parker and Miss Mary Parkman. A serious accident near Detroit injured Miss Gladys McMillan, granddaughter of Mrs. James McMillan, with a concussion but expected recovery. Mrs. John Story hosted a tea on New Street featuring Countess da Buisseret among mournful Belgian royal period observances. Several military officers and social figures, including Cadet Creswell Gartington and Lieutenants Turner and Dear, were noted in holiday comings and goings. A detailed West Point and wedding sequence followed later with the betrothal of Miss Jones and the elaborate ceremony at Trinity Church, including guests from Gen Story’s family and widem.
The article details multiple holiday weddings in Washington with brides and grooms including Eva Whitford Lovette of Wales and Dr. ZB Lovette of Chicago, and Florence Cerf Groner of Pittsburgh with Clarence W. Groner of Washington. Attendants and guests include notable families, musicians, and university figures, with receptions planned and honeymoons in Texas and Europe.
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