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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1914
Page
12
The sale is timely due to the dancing season and other occasions needing a dress of this kind. Values are surprising even to the sellers. They come from a maker we have previously partnered with for similar dress sales.
The store lists new garments in black navy and taupe originally priced at 29.50 now 12.95 with modified cutaway styles and velvet trims. Other suits priced 18.75 for fabrics like broadcloths poplins serges and mannish materials some fur trimmed. Limited sizes and varied skirt styles.
Silk waists priced at 3.95 compare with earlier 5.75 crepe de chine and messaline options in black navy and other hues. Descriptions note draped blouses with turn over collars and cuffs, corded seams and yoke backs, self covered buttons, and guaranteed fit. Mourning waists featured at 8.75, with a broad sample line of high neck and long sleeve pieces, some with net and ruffles, all differing from typical 10 to 18.75 prices. Third floor gird.
End of stock sale offers coats from $18.50 to $35.00 with quick clearance pricing. Styles include regulation, Mandarin, and set-in designs with self or plush collars and cuffs. Fabrics cover astrakhan, caracal, plush, brocaded, lamb, and seal plush in black, blue, gray, and novelty shades.
Mourning dresses offered at 18.75 each, down from 25 to 37.50, in crepe and silk blends. Styles include high and low necks, long or short sleeves, and draped or plain skirts. Stock from a top manufacturer’s samples. sizes 34 to 42. Mourning orders executed at short notice.
A local offer highlights fine black pony fur coats priced at 25 dollars, down from 60. Only ten 52 inch coats remain, lined with brocaded silk or satin, with shawl collar and cuffs. Also available are 36 and 45 inch pony fur coats at the same low price.
A bizarre catalog page lists fur coat prices by length and type. Entries include 52 inch coats in Black Russian Pony at 75 dollars and Marmot models at 60 and 50. French Seal at 125 to 150 dollars with various collars. Taupe Squirrel and Persian Lamb items priced up to 160 and 150 dollars respectively.
Mrs. Wilson hosted cabinet women and the Japanese envoy with others at the White House yesterday morning. The Japanese ambassador Viscountess Chinda were welcomed at 5 oclock, with Miss Bones and the Wilson sisters assisting. John Barrett plans a dinner for the Misses Wilson on February 18, followed by a reception in the Pan American building. Embassies hosted Kaiser's birthday celebrations and dinners for guests including many notable women from Atlanta Phoenix Oregon and California.
Washington’s social calendar features dinners for Secretary of the Interior and the War Secretary, with guests including Mrs. Lane, Mr. and Mrs. Grosvenor, and many dignitaries. Notable events include a large luncheon for Former Senator Aldrich, a reception at Highlands for Miss Genevieve Walsh, and lectures by Prof. Rand. Civil and diplomatic figures attend, while society pages note hosting plans, arrivals, and shifts in dates.
The Comptroller of the Currency and Mrs. Williams join Senator Simmons of North Carolina and other senators and dignitaries at a Washington gathering. Secretary Daniels and Mrs. Daniels will host Mary Cleaves Daniels and Lucy Carney as house guests for a few days. Secretary Redfield and Mrs. Redfield entertained at dinner with Rep Slayden Gen Mills and others, while their son Humphrey F. Redfield visits from Amherst College.
Archibishop Ireland of St Paul attended a Shoreham dinner with guests including Count and Countess Szechenyi who plan to leave for New York at noon. Sir Robert Hadfield and Lady Hadfield joined them. Mr Marshall Christy of Pittsburgh arrived for a visit. Cards announced for a February 9 tea dance at Mrs. Robert Harper’s 1515 Sixteenth Street residence. John Barrett and Francisco J. Yanes issued invitations for a February 12 Pan-American Building reception. Former Ambassador Kerens arrived in Washington to visit his son and daughter-in-law Vincent and Mrs Kerens. A North Carolina toast presentation highlighted a Friday dinner at Hallacher’s with the Secretary of the Navy and speakers.
Mrs. David E Finley and Miss Trances Gist Finley receive this afternoon and on February Tuesdays at 200 P street. Mrs. Henry D Clayton offers an afternoon visit today from 3 to 6 30 as a one time season event with guests from Hufaula Ala Miss Marie Locke Miss Rhetta Locke and Miss Mary Fay. Assisting Mrs Clayton are Mrs Bankhead Mrs Ollie James Mrs Claude A Swangon Mrs Hubert Dent Mrs Jack Beall Mrs Wilton Lambert Miss Mary Herndon and Miss Davis. Mrs H H Seldomridge wife of Representative Seldomridge of Colorado hosts informal afternoon from 8 30 to 6 at 1736 I street NW. Mrs Richard Bartholdt at 1603 Euclid street this afternoon from 3 to 6. Miss Elizabeth Burgess daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman E Burgess of Pinehurst Hyattsville Md leaves for a week in New York city tomorrow morning accompanied by Mrs Frank Thies of Laurel Md. On return they will stop in Philadelphia for a few days.
The Red Cross Society's planned new building in the city won approval from the fine arts commission and Secretary of War Garrison. Bids have been requested with $800,000 in War Department funds, including $400,000 department funds and $400,000 in private gifts. The site is south of the Pan American building and costs about $357,000, with the rest for construction. Also, Miss Donah Bain and Mr Crain of New York will present exhibition dancing at Thes Dansant at the New Willard Hotel this afternoon.
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