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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
21
The annual White Sale began on Monday highlighting the largest assortment of merchandise yet for a White Sale. Shoppers can expect especially low prices across a wide range of goods during the event.
Pulsing with seasonable offers this January sale features lace curtains portieres and upholstery fabrics. Includes discounts on high grade drapery materials with ranges from two to three dollars per yard and imported velvet curtains in various colors suitable for homes and hotels.
New Spring Crettnges in advance designs for bed draperies window hangings and sofa cushions 32 inches wide and 50 73 90c and 1.00 a yard. SQ inches wide 2.25 2.75 3.50 and 4.50 a yard. Special art tickings and taffetas also offered. One third off discontinued patterns. Included furniture items Side Chairs Armchairs Sofas Piano Stools and 3 piece Chaise Lounges arranged into full suites. Prices cut from prior levels.
January sale at LOSNESTION features hand made Oriental Rugs with deep discounts on numerous sizes and designs. Listings include Muskabad Afghan Amritzer Cashmere Mahal Kermanshah pieces with substantial price cuts from $500 to $75, and a promise of rare, quality investment pieces for collection or personal use.
The article lists numerous dinners hosted by the capital society for high officials and foreign dignitaries. Guests include Mrs. Root, Mrs. Fairbanks, Senators Hopkins Sutherland and Depew, British and Portuguese envoys, and many others. Decorations feature pink and white flowers with Killarney roses and carnations.
A grand event hosted by Mrs Townsend in Massachusetts Avenue honored Miss Ethel Roosevelt. About 400 guests attended, including high officials and diplomats, with Marine Band music and lavish orchid decorations. Supper was served at small tables, each adorned with orchids.
Society was well represented at a Boston Symphony concert at the National Theater. Mrs. Roosevelt occupied a box with notable guests including Representative and Mrs. Longworth while the British ambassador and Mrs. Bryce hosted a Cox party.
A grand charity ball at the Hotel Plaza in Havana drew Cuban, Spanish, American, and British society into a glittering scene. Gov Magoon and Mrs Magoon attended with numerous dignitaries, including ministers from Britain France Norway and Belgium, and notable U. S. officials. The event featured a long bamboo screen, luminous dining and supper rooms, and a Met Opera House presence with high society box seats and elaborate gowns and diamonds. The net proceeds supported local charitable efforts amid a chic international crowd.
Representative and Mrs. J Van Vechten Dicott plan a January 25 house dance. Washington circles note travels of ministers, club events, and parties hosted by Mrs. Marye and Mrs. G. H. Hill. The piece discusses dress rehearsals for women, the perils of extreme fashion, and social routines with references to numerous society figures and upcoming gatherings.
Virginia will arrive in Washington tomorrow as the guest of Wir and Mrs. Dune at their home on Massa chugetty avenue. Mrs. Dinn will entertain at Toncheon in Mrs. Swanson's honor on Sunday.
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