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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1905
Page
7
We have provided and are now showing in their respective departments unusually attractive assortments of garments materials and articles for summer use. The display comprises the most recent productions with items of special interest for journeys abroad to the Portland exposition and tours and vacations. The stock is fresh and new, promising satisfaction to shoppers.
Our mail order department emphasizes careful handling from order receipt to packing and shipping. Experienced buyers select items, orders are shipped promptly, and convenience has driven growing patron satisfaction this season.
The store showcases thousands of yards of summer fabrics from top manufacturers in a bright spacious department. Long counters form airy aisles, natural light floods the second floor, and shoppers can compare styles dust free. Broad cotton fabrics start at 124c per yard as washable dress goods remain highly in demand.
A catalog listing numerous romance and adventure titles from authors such as Harold MacGrath Gilbert Parker Louis Tracy and Jack London. Prices are 35 cents for paper-bound editions and includes titles like The Gray Cloak The Wings of the Morning The Fat of the Land The Four Feathers and The Last Rebel along with many others.
The article outlines summer bridal styles with Messaline satin and chiffon gowns, imported lace and beadwork, and a focus on hats, shoes, and lingerie. It previews ready made gowns, travel outfits, and a wide selection of accessories and gifts for the home, highlighting silver, china, perfume, and keepsake items suitable for a bride.
English style garden tea at the British Ambassador's Lenox residence draws principal ladies, with Miss Josephine Durand hosting guests to relieve her mother’s asthma. Other hosts include Mrs Higginson and Admiral Higginson, while German and Russian ambassadors plan autumn stays and Cape May cottages await diplomacy.
A small ceremony at Mr A Singer residence on Harrison street united Mr John T Herbert and Miss Ida May Linger in marriage last evening at 603. Best man was Mr Henry A Singer Jr and bridesmaid Miss Louise Suit. Bride wore white silk with Valenciennes lace and carried bridal roses. After refreshments the couple will reside at 1428 Pennylvante Avenue SE and plan to live there after July 0. Rosa Taylor returned from New York after funeral of aunt Miss Mary Belle Taylor.
District delegates plan to attend the twenty-second international Christian Endeavor convention in Baltimore with special trains from Washington. Tickets include round trips, child fares, and weekend specials, with early sales at the union office and at church. Washington figures such as Commissioner Macfarland and Rev. Drs. Hamlin and Greene are listed among speakers and organizers.
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