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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
7
Our remaining stock includes Boys and Young Men Win- We call particular attention to five dollar suits once priced $7.30 to $10.00. Navy serges, reefers, and overcoats in 214 to 17 size ranges are offered at cut prices. Also $5 to $6 fancy suits, knickerbocker pants, and assorted toys reefers and warm wear, on third floor Tenth street.
The store showcases new girls and misses apparel including spring coats in light gray, scarlet, and navy, jacket suits in boxy and semi fitting cuts, and sizes from 6 to 19 years. Also featured are linen and pique dresses in Russian and sailor styles, thin white dresses in Persian lawn and organdies, and a wider Guimpes selection from simple to elaborate laces. Special price noted for Misses Jackets at $20.00.
An old advertisement lists children's and youths shoes across styles and sizes. It highlights Russia calfskin vamp, patent tops, and blucher cut designs with Goodyear welt soles. Prices range from about $1.50 to $3.50, with multiple sizes noted for boys and girls.
Two special values in children's hosiery offered at affordable prices. The store promotes two lines: Children’s Fine Ribbed Bleek Cotton Hose with double knees toes and heels for sizes 3 1 2 to 10 and Boye’s Ironclad Hose in fine broad rib with double knees toes and heels for sizes 6 1 3 to 10 1 0. Mutn floor F st.
Demonstration on Main floor G street side opposite Toilet Goods Department promotes eleven varieties of HESE Exterminators. The product is odorless safe and easy to use and guarantees to clear premises of insects.
A lengthy society column details hosting duties at Studio House in Sheridan Circle with many guests including Rep and Mrs Burke Gen and Mrs Sell Rep and Mrs Sherman and many more. Engag ement cancellations by Baroness Hengelmuller and invitations for Cornelia Hartman and Robert Gerry wedding at Grace Church New York are noted along with multiple Washington dinner party arrangements and salon gatherings across February.
New York society notes maid Miss Milsted Carter hosted a dinner dance for thirty, hosted by Mrs. David Bless Morgan, with guests including Mrs. Waldorf Astor and many others. Attire featured blue chiffon, mauve satin, and white satin gowns. the cotillion opened at about nine. Afterward a buffet supper followed, with references to fashion and notable attendees.
An embassy wedding in Washington features Miss Hanna Bright Enright and New York policeman James O’Brien. The ceremony at St Patrick’s Church is followed by a breakfast at the embassy and a honeymoon departure by car to the rail station.
Senator Ankeny of Washington hosted a large dinner in the red room at the New Willard. Vice President Fairbanks, Speaker Cannon, and many senators and representatives attended, with guests from Washington state and the city. The event featured brief remarks from top officials and noted travel arrangements for the attendees.
Harry Payne Whitney denied reports that his sister Misa Dorothy Whitney is engaged to Count Paul Esterhazy a Hungarian nobleman who attended the Vanderbilt Szecheny wedding in New York. He said the count is only slightly acquainted with the Whitney family and that she has not met him besides the Vanderbilt ceremony.
William M. Collier, the American Minister to Spain, hosted an elaborate Madrid reception attended by the Spanish nobility, diplomatic corps members, Parliament officials, and military figures. Separate report notes the King of Saxony's court event planned for February 25 with guests including Americans from Baltimore and New York.
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