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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1910
Page
14
Store closes at 1 PM today. Correct Apparel for Girl Vacationists offers dresses in fine French groen plaid and white batiste with lace trims, Dutch necks, and full skirts in sizes 8 to 14 priced 2.26, 2.95, and 3.96. Also white galatea skirts and blouses with sailor collars in sizes 6 to 20 priced 1.50 each.
A new line of all wool sweaters for boys from sizes 3 to 15 in Ve-week style, plain colors and neat combinations, priced at 2.25 and 3.00. Also a fine assortment of blouses in plain colors, stripes and figures with attached collars or neckbands, sizes 6 to 16, priced 0.50 and 1.00.
Hats at special prices include Straw Hats for boys and girls in varied crown heights and brim widths with styles like sailor and middy. Prices range from 1.35 to 1.85, down from 2.00 to 2.50. Also Wash Hats on Third Floor with black, linen, and silk fabric in white, tan, and blue from samples, priced at 0.05 each, as discounted from 0.10 to 1.50.
A clearout sale offering high grade corsets in exclusive styles including Parame Lily of France Ivy and P ten. Marle of batiste coutil and silk broche corsets in sizes 18 to 26. Odd lots and sizes offered at reduced prices.
Advertised waists priced at one dollar each with various finishes including embroidered fronts, tucked cuffs, lace edging, and tailored lawns. Several styles feature plaits, yokes, pockets, and different necks, all offered at $1.00.
Small Children's Needs ROPER offers long waist Lawn Dresses and dresses with embroidery and lace, priced from 1.75 to 3.00, plus muslin drawers skirts and gowns at 25 to 50 cents. Paper diapers, shaped by a chemist, provide soft absorbent use inside regular diapers at 50 cents for a package of 50.
SPECIAL VALUE IN WOMEN'S SILK GLOVES. LARGE assortment of Women's and men's Fine Quality Tan Silk Gloves in 16-button length offered at a price concession. Sizes 5 to 7. Special price 65c pair. Value 1.50. Main floor F street. SPECIAL VALUE IN UMBRELLAS. 26-inch Black Silk Umbrellas with repousse and etched sterling handles, yarn dyed and edged with tape. Special price 3.75 each. Value 5.00. Main floor G street.
Washington society is heavily represented on passenger lists for Europe departures today. The exodus tops June levels, with guests including Greek minister Coromilas and his bride, Charles J Bell and wife, Charles C Glover and wife, and Mrs Junius W MacMurray and Miss MacMurray. Also sailing are two Sherman children in a Utica golf event, Rear Admiral Hutchins and wife bound for a wedding in New York, plus other guests and travelers.
Mr and Mrs Thomas W Sidgrell left town for Asbury Park to spend the summer. Mr and Mrs George Lynch and family departed Washington for Sara nac Lake for the season. Mr and Mrs Otto T Simon sailed for Antwerp visiting Brussels expo then summer in France and Switzerland returning mid September. Miss Bayard left for the Allegheny Mountains near Deer Park to visit friends for several weeks. Mr and Mrs L B Lipscomb to spend August at Asbury Park. Miss Mary Lindsay Watkins returned from a visit to Miss Louise White near Winchester Va. Miss Ethel Stiles of Philadelphia visiting her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Charles W Bender for a motor trip through Virginia and Maryland.
The funeral of Justice Melville Weston Fuller drew officials from New York and Chicago including Gov. Hughes, Justices Lorton Holmes White McKenna and Day, and many relatives. Flags flew at half staff as a seventeen gun salute echoed from Grant Park after services at St James Episcopal Church and a graveside ceremony at Graceland Cemetery.
A large party was hosted at Gunton Lodge by Mr and Mrs George Gunton in compliment to Mrs H Davidson of New York and Thurlow Weed Davidson who are spending weeks in Hot Springs. Junior tea at Edmonstone Lodge and arrivals at Flamestead included a long list of guests from New York Philadelphia Baltimore and Detroit with several families and young members noted.
Mrs Barden plans a 10 Blue Ridge Summit wedding trip for her cousin Miss Rhett Miller of Baltimore and Mr Joseph Ingland a Baltimore lawyer with ceremony set for Thursday July 14 at Miss Millers summer home. Debutante Miss Miller visited Maj and Mrs Barden last winter.
Miss Elizabeth Dorenta Clarke daughter of Mrs. Matthew W. Clarke married Ashton Devereux assistant city solicitor of Philadelphia. The ceremony at Scranton Pa featured a nuptial mass by Mar Mooney with many church dignitaries present including Archbishop Ryan Bishop Prendergast Hoban and several Philadelphia and Scranton clergy.
Mrs. Frank Jay Gould plans a Monday noon wedding to her former suitor Ralph H. Thomas at her Park Avenue apartment with a breakfast at the Plaza, then a European voyage aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse. Miss Dorothy Taylor, cousin of the Flower family, prepares her trousseau in Europe to wed J Ralph Bloomer of Cincinnati. Cape May hosts Miss Virginia Arter and William Baker Whelen as elite guests including the Goelets and Lehrs. London society reflects a quiet season despite American influx.
Lenox Massachusetts reports a string of social visits and travel. Miss Margaret Dix and Charles Lawrence guests of Charles Lanier at Allen Winden. Many others attend luncheons at Brookhurst Clovercroft and Curtis Hotel. Several guests head to Southampton White Mountains New York and Europe as summer continues.
A lively Narragansett Beach scene with fine surf on July 8. Promenade crowds include Mr and Mrs Edward L Welss and a long list of summer cottage visitors and touring parties arriving by car from New York, Hartford, Beverly Farms, Brockton, Cincinnati and elsewhere. Many cottages at the Pier rented for the season, with Morningside and Willow Cottage newly leased to residents from Bevy lerty Farms and New York. The Casino plaza hosts luncheon entertainment as locals and guests mingle during a busy summer arrival period.
Newport Rhode Island reports a busy dancing season with several balls and dinners announced. Mr and Mrs George McFadden of Philadelphia join Mrs Benjamin F Clyde for a Berger's dance. Mrs Edward J Berwind plans Saturday dances from July 23 onward, with guest dinners. New arrivals include Mr and Mrs James Brown, Kingscote at Bellevue Avenue, and multiple society families arriving for the season.
The Newport circle reports Mrs Wentz recovering in quiet at their villa while Mr Griswold Wentz plans arrival. Mrs Hillhouse takes a brief New York stay. Guests include Reginald Vanderbilt’s visitor George Brooke Jr and Elbridge Gerry entourage. Numerous society names attend Navy and yacht events with August plans and a Dictrict of Newport social calendar.
Prince Jonah Kalanianaole, Hawaii delegate to Congress, arrived in Los Angeles from Washington and announced Hawaii will soon request admission as a state. He pledged to introduce the measure and highlight the islands’ rapid growth to support the bid.
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