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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1915
Page
10
A brief notice noting the first remnant day of the new year tied to Thord Moor at G Street BA 36 with sparse details and no further context.
Misses and girls receive extraordinary sale on coats and dresses with high quality fabrics and wide sizes from 8 years to 36 bust. Prices cut to half on many items with coats ranging from 3.75 to 16.90 and middy blouses reduced to 50c. Third floor, tr street.
The notice advertises a January Friday Sale of undermuslins with items priced at 50c and 30c. It highlights a range of styles including short petticoats and corset covers in cambric, nainsook, and lace trims, promoted as attractive values and practical, serviceable pieces.
A Friday clearance sale in the curtain department offers remnants and panel curtains at deep discounts. Low prices show substantial cuts on lace curtains panel sets, silk portieres, and two toned green and brown combinations with various discounts and limited stock.
Sixty pairs of sunproof curtains for windows and doors offered at 3 50 per pair, down from 5 to 9. The ar t tlatic colored draperies come in blues mulberry browns dark rose greens and mottled two toned patterns. Lengths from 24 to 27 yards. Limited stock of each kind.
An American social scene report noting Russian embassy celebrations and several diplomatic families hosting children at a Christmas party. It describes the embassy’s move to a new chancellery, who attended dinners, and the deaths affecting Washington society, including Mrs. Martin of Virginia. Multiple diplomats and guests from Britain Sweden Belgium and Brazil mentioned.
Misa Emily Hope Hamilton daughter of Mr and Mrs William A Hamilton married Harry Livingston Kaufman son of Samuel R Kaufman in Church of the Heavenly Rest New York. Ceremony led by Reverends Shipman and Matthews with cousin Mrs Anthony J Drexel Jr as chief attendant and two flower girls. The couple plan to reside in Cleveland after a California trip.
Display highlights Richly Designed English Tea and Serving Trays showing exceptional English workmanship. Foremost English productions reflect authentic Sheffield quality. Department of silverware features productions of leading silversmiths with items for properly appointed table service.
Senior figures mingle at the New Willard with Lieut Fox Capt Halle and Rear Admiral Adams among attendees. Mrs Bankhead hosts visitors while sculptor Daniel C. French arrives for Lincoln Memorial work. A prominent women’s peace meeting unfolds with Miss Addams and speakers from Lawrence to Schwimmer. Guests from New York Virginia and Illinois join dinners and dances as society eyes winter events.
Mrs George W Baird wife of Rear Admiral Baird entertained at a tea yesterday afternoon at her home 1505 Rhode Island avenue Receiving with Mrs Baird were several guests including Mrs John Van Rensselaer Hoff Mrs John S Blair Mrs Thomas Casey Misa Lamberton Miss Katherine Theiss Miss Dorothy Mason Miss Christine Richards and Miss Prather. Other updates note Mrs J Low Harriman arriving from Berryville Va to be joined by Mr Harriman and Mr Meyer Davis hosting a dinner dance at the Washington Suburban Club. Mrs John Wiley and her son John Cooper Wiley spend the holidays in Florida. Capt Blanchard will later join his wife and children at 2021 N street NW. Kenesaw Dancing Club led by J Mitchell von Pretzig will hold its first meeting next Wednesday evening.
Information from Washington says Wilhelm vom Rath former attache of the German embassy here now in Germany with pneumonia. His planned marriage to Miss Cecilia May daughter of Col Henry May is likely postponed until spring. The couple engaged last year after the embassy staff visited Newport and the emperor approved. Vom Rath earned the Order of the Iron Cross for rescuing two comrades and later served as dispatch bearer front and rear. The marriage has been delayed by wartime, illness and prior incidents, though friends in society hope for a swift recovery and a happy union.
Cardinal Gibbons will greet the citizens of Washington on the second Sunday of January with a public reception at New Carroll Hall after the 11 o'clock mass at St. Patrick's. He will be joined by Bishop Shahan and several monsignors and priests from St. Patrick's and Catholic University.
Literature attacking woman suffrage and decrying government change was sent to all Congress members by the District of Columbia Association Opposed to Woman’s Suffrage. National and local officers eyed Washington ahead of next Tuesday’s House vote to combat suffragists, with Mrs. Daniel A. Markham and other leaders among the anticipated attendees.
The Post announces the 1915 almanac a 650 page reference work with extensive European War coverage available at The Post office for 25 cents or 4 cents by mail. It can also be purchased at Adams news depot Ninth and G streets north west rolls cigar and news atore Pennsylvania avenue and Fourth street southeast and from T G Wrenn 3207 M street Georgetown.
Leaves of absence for Capt THOMAS R14S cavalry recruiting officer for five days. Retirement of Col WILLIAM LASSITER infantry from active service. Col GEORGE K McGINNEGLS infantry recruiting officer returned from Walter Reed treatment. Several officers relieved from armingaint and assigned to hospitals or re duty, including Capt KIRWIN T SMITH and Capt CHARLES O ZOLLARS. Dental surgeons station changes. First Lieut GEORGE JY. MASON reassigned to Fort Hamilton. Le Laf lamme to West Point. Shipping routes and naval movements listed including Cyclops and Leonidas deployments and survey orders near Guaymas and Nicaragua.
Royal orders released list Lieut Comdr Edward McCaully detaching Scorpion to home and await orders. Lieut Comdr Woolf Brickir detaches to Paris as naval attaché. Lieut Newtun detached to Maine command Patterson Machinist J D Brown reassigned to Minnesota. Col T P Kane assigned from November 10 1914. Capt W T Hordify detached to First Brigade Philadelphia.
A fragmentary quip compares legal fees to gas meter deposits, noting that you pay a lawyer before any service. The joke, voiced by a father and son, likens upfront retainer to paying for gas before use.
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