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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
25
Decisive reductions on suits and overcoats from former prices. Many suits in spring weight, plus remaining stock of Boys and Young Men's wear. Highlights include five dollar suits from seven to ten dollars, navy serges at six fifty, reefers and overcoats at lower prices, and knickerbocker trousers in sizes 8 to 16. Third floor Tenth Street.
Store unveils new girls and misses clothing including spring coats in light gray and navy, plain scarlet items, and brown panama suits. Highlights feature Misses and Girls Coat Suits in various lengths, jacket suits in three styles, and roomy sizes. Also new linen and pique dresses, white lawn pieces, thin white dresses in Persian lawn and organdies, and an expanded range of guimpes from simple tucked lawns to elaborate styles for ages 4 to 14.
A dealer lists various children and youth shoes with styles such as Russia calfskin, patent uppers, and goodyear welt soles. Sizes range from toddler to youth, with prices mostly between 1 and 3 dollars, highlighting durable blends for school wear and everyday use.
Two special values in children's hosiery offered at long standing price points. The store promotes Children’s Fine Ribbed Bleek Cotton Hose with double knees and heels in sizes 3 1/2 to 10 and Boye’s Ironclad Hose in broad rib with double knees toes and heels, sizes 6 1/3 to 10 1/. The items are described as elastic easy to put on and highly serviceable, on Muln floor-F street location.
Demonstration of HESE Exterminators, offered in eleven varieties, guarantees to clear premises of insects. They are odorless, safe, effective, and easy to use. Held on the Main floor at G street side opposite the Toilet Goods Department.
Senior Washington social column notes a flurry of engagements dinners and receptions hosted by and for prominent figures including Rear Admiral and Mrs Clover Baroness Hengelmuller and families such as Hartman McCormick and Gerry. Invitations for a March 3 Grace Church wedding and multiple host/guest lists across Washington venues are detailed with fashion notes and appointments.
New York society notes describe Mrs. David Bless Merigan hosting a dinner dance for granddaughter Miss Milsted Carter, with thirty guests and gowns in blue chiffon, mauve satin, and white satin. The cotillion featured Miss Carter and others. guests included prominent families and aristocrats. A buffet supper followed, and fashion remarks cover white ensembles, fur, and a controversial Chow Chow puppy case involving Princess da Montglyon and Ada Olive Van Heusen.
Miss Hanna Bright Enright and Patrolman James O'Brien of New York will wed today at St. Patrick's Church. The ceremony at 4 pm will be followed by a breakfast at the Austro Hungarian Embassy and a departure for a New York honeymoon, with Baroness Hengelmuller guiding details and a notable society setting surrounding the event.
Senator Ankeny of Washington presided over a large New Willard red room dinner attended by Vice President Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon, and numerous Senators and Representatives from Washington and other states. Speeches were given by the Vice President, the Speaker, and many guests, with travel arrangements noted for attendees.
Harry Payne Whitney denied reports that his sister Misa Dorothy Whitney is engaged to Count Paul Esterhazy. He said the count is only slightly acquainted with the Whitney family and that his sister may have met him only at the Vanderbilt wedding in New York.
William M. Collier the American Minister to Spain hosted a grand reception in Madrid attended by Spanish nobility diplomatic corps MPs military officials and grandees. The event showcased a sumptuous Legation decor with prominent attendees from Baltimore and New York connected circles and court introductions.
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