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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1909
Page
15
A historical store advertises a Friday remnant sale on Lincoln's Birthday with closing at 1 PM. It touts deeply reduced prices on coats dresses waists and sweaters, stressing stock turnover and weekly clearance of damaged or imperfect items. The long list mentions silk blends velvet satin and lace garments with prices slashed from past figures.
A furniture department listing shows numerous items with minor damage and reduced prices. Highlights include a Mahogany Empress Dresser marked down from 8100 to 337.50, a Mahogany Wardrobe with fern-leaf carvings at 75.40, a Quartered Oak Library Table at 21.50, and a Solid Mahogany Music Cabinet reduced to 147. Prices cover buffets, chests, dressers, tables, chairs, and office desks across multiple oak and maple pieces with varying conditions.
China Department itemizes marked down dinnerware and porcelain sets with varied reductions. Decorated bench chinware, breakfast plates, covered dishes, and French china pieces cut from high prices, with savings summarized as reduced amounts and sale prices.
Picture Department offers reduced prices on a collection of sepia and colored photographs and prints. Items include “Ast Woman” in gilt, “Abraham Lincoln” in brown oval frame, “Signing the Declaration” in brown, and various portraits by Carout with frames in brown, copper, or black. Prices cut from 1.50 to 1.95, 4.00 to 1.95, 5.00 to 1.95, and more. location: Fourth floor Tenth St.
A string of Washington dinner gatherings marked by court figures, diplomats, and officials. Guests included Chief Justice Fuller era era? Noted attendees featured Supreme Court members, ambassadors from Sweden, Britain, Germany, Belgium, Colombia, and the United States Secretary of State, with elaborate pink floral table decor and receptions at the Colombian legation and New Willard hotel. The social calendar highlighted dinners for the Washington State delegation in Congress and a reception hosted by Mme Cortez.
The Trench ambassador and Mme along with Senator Yolliver, Mr Phillins, and Mr Harlan traveled by private car to Washington to join Mr William Barret Midgely. They will attend the Lincoln celebration in Smingfield with the British ambassador Mr Bryce. he will return with them. The Secretary of War departed for Kentucky to attend Hodgenville event and will be back Saturday. The Italian ambassador and Madame des Planches and Mayor des Planches went to New York and plan to return Sunday evening. Mme des Planches will miss Friday.
News of a high society engagement between Misa Nara Loft daughter of Mr and Mrs Lindsay Coats of London and Mr Robert Gardiner of New York. Gardiner lineage tied to Knickerbocker aristocracy with ties to Gardiners Island and Saguenos Manor. The couple to wed soon at St Margaret's London amid Washington guests and diplomatic circles.
A clipping lists multiple residents hosting at-home receptions and visiting hours today and on upcoming Fridays. Names include Mrs. Somers, Mrs. Frederick Tyler, Miss Stella M. Davis, Mr. Frank Mudd, Mrs. Phillips, Mr. Simon Wolf, Mrs. John C. Pennie, and Mrs. Gustavus B. Maynadier among others. Also notes Miss Mabbatt and Mrs. George Mitchell Bettis hosting at their addresses in Hyattaville and Washington DC areas.
Society notes from New York reveal Countess Granard and her American bridegroom preparing for the royal court at King Edward's gathering this year. Dowager Lady Granard and Lady Dartmouth supervise arrangements at Berkeley Square as lavish display and ancient heirlooms remain in place. Ancient miniatures and curio contents from Lord Dartmouth’s family will stay in the Granards’ new home, with the Countess promising a prominent social presence.
An advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest a full meal by mixing with saliva, easing stomach trouble and allowing "no terrors" at the next meal. It cites broad physician use, urges purchase from druggists, and offers a free trial package by mail from Marshall Michigan.
The article lists numerous performers including foadrey jr Mrs Dandridge Spote wood Misses Angelica Brown Thanor Whitridge Josephine Crosby Marjorie Bourne Helen McLoughlin Fadlth Brooks Frances Van Nostrand Tuc Dodge Elizabeth Latimer Dorothy Hayden Bessie Yorkum Elizabeth Deming Hilale Sooyemith Gladys Robbins and Walet Cushman. The orchestra was directed by Mr Scandler and the piece notes it was a low experience event for most amateurs.
During Lent the Chinen League of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Washington hosts a five part lecture series at the Church of the Ascension on Massachusetts Avenue and Twelfth Street NW. Lectures run every Tuesday beginning February 24, tracing the Church of England history and early English settlement in Jamestown with lectures by Rt Rev Alfred Harding and other noted clergymen through March 30.
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