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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1909
Page
39
The annual White Sale began on Monday featuring the largest and best collection of goods ever assembled for a White Sale. A wide range of prices is highlighted by especially low offers during this event.
Lace curtains portieres upholstery fabrics offered at substantial discounts. Includes Nottingham lace, imported curtains and velvet drapes in multiple colors and sizes. Yardage ranges from 1 to 23 yards with prices from 1.50 to 3.50 and bundles up to 30.00 per par. Targets housekeepers hotelkeepers and purchasers opening winter houses or entertaining guests.
New spring crettings and art tickings offered in advance designs for bed draperies window hangings sofa cushions and more. Prices range from 50c to 4.50 a yard with special 23e 10 SNe and one third off discontinued patterns. Furniture items include side chairs armchairs sofas piano stools and 3 piece chaise lounges offered at substantial savings from former prices.
January special sale at LOSNESTION features numerous hand made oriental rugs at steep discounts. highlights include Afghan Amritzer Muskabod Mahal and Kermanshah pieces in varied sizes with prices cut from 125 to 500 dollars, offering collectors solid investment values.
Washington social season notes multiple formal dinners hosted by government officials and diplomats at their homes. Guests included Mrs. Root, Mrs. Fairbanks, ambassadors, ministers, and senators, with decorations of pink and white roses. Also mentions Miss de Lagercrantz and Miss Roosevelt connections, plus upcoming engagement and charity conference events.
A gala hosted by Mrs Townsend at Massachusetts Avenue drew about 400 guests including wartime leaders and diplomats. Attendees featured Secretaries of War Navy Commerce and other officials, ambassadors and their families, plus debutantes and society figures. Supper followed at small orchid-decorated tables.
Society was well represented at the Boston Symphony concert at the National Theater yesterday afternoon. Mrs Roosevelt and many notable guests occupied boxes and sat in the audience including ministers wives, ambassadors wives, and social leaders with numerous ladies and titled guests in attendance.
American hospital proceeds fund a Havana charity ball at the Hotel Plaza attracting Cuban Spanish American and British societies. Gov Magoon and ministers attended with dignitaries while guests in Metropolitan Opera House boxes showcased lavish gowns and diamonds. The event highlighted diplomatic circles and high society supports for a hospital cause.
Representative and Mrs J V Van Vechten Dicott plan a January 25 dance at their home in R Street. The narrative covers Washington visitors, receptions, and social commentary on dress rehearsals and evolving fashions, with discussions of notable attendees, travels, and hints of upcoming events through January.
Virginia will arrive in Washington tomorrow to be hosted by 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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