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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
21
UNE announces ample provision for June needs at the establishment. Trusseaux and gifts for brides outfits and presents for graduates requisites for travelers and outing parties needfuls comforts and luxuries for the family furniture and furnishings for the summer home everything required for the person or the home.
UST presents stylish summer fabrics from France Germany Great Britain and Switzerland plus large American loom stocks. They are sheer attractive serviceable washable fabrics for home or street wear. Numerous patterns are exclusive and cannot be duplicated. The assortment is broad comprehensive satisfying.
New shipment of exclusive French hand made undergarments features gowns, petticoats, drawers, chemises, and corset covers. Sale offers printed fabrics at low prices, hand embroidered chemises, and 3 piece sets with lace and ribbon in a range of colors. Located at Third and Eleventh Streets.
Today a selection of French printed tulle and net fabrics offered at half price. The ad touts cotton meshes suitable for waists and dresses with color options on white, black, and tinted grounds. Also advertised are cream silk-and-wool fancies, all-wool French voile, and Lansdowne fabrics per yard with varying prices.
Travelers requisites are priced to suit demands as June brings exodus. Rubber lined bags and cases for toiletries, portable travel irons, and compact hand sewing machines promise easy packing and quick pressing abroad. Sanitax open face cleaner, hanging Japanese porch vases, and new tap teapots appear in the China and Toilet Goods sections. The Twin Ice Cream Freezer promises two flavors fast, and in the Fifth floor kitchen department fresh cakes can be ordered and watched from mix to bake.
Social notes report Mrs. Nicholas Longworth and Representative Longworth taking suites aboard the ship St Louis for a five day voyage after a high society wedding season. Their travel attire draws comment and guests aboard include prominent New York families. the event mirrors a traditional, discreet bridal departure with no telegrams and restrained farewells.
President Roosevelt will honor a high school cadet drill at American League Baseball Park. The Thirteenth Cavalry Band, sent by Col Charles A P Hatfield, will play on Wednesday, marking the first time a regular army band participates in the event. Cadets complete practice drills this afternoon, with the first day’s exhibition tomorrow at 4 o’clock. The prize flag, to be presented after the last company’s drill, will be given by the President.
Commander John Hite Lee Holcombe, prominent naval officer and descendant of Gen. Robert E. Lee, died June 1 at Mare Island California. Born Lynchburg Virginia, he attended Washington and Lee University and joined the Naval Academy via President Grant. He served seventeen years at sea and nine ashore, with key duties including Africa expedition observers in 1882 to Venus transit, executive officer of the Brooklyn to France for Admiral Paull Jones remains, service in China and the Philippines, and leadership of Fish Commission vessels. He earned a notable place for meritorious service during the San Francisco earthquake memorial call. He leaves a wife and one son Lieut. John H. Holcombe, U.S. Army.
Readable excerpts recount Maharajah Gaekwar's Washington visit two weeks ago. Librarian Herbert Putnam explains Library of Congress reading limits, Mount Vernon cherry tree lore amuses the prince, and a cherry-tree stump doubt arises. The prince questions veracity, jokes with guides, and impresses with driving skill on Cabin John Road in a swift car during a social tour.
D A R I NA squabble over Montana matter leads Ravill and Ora Fina chapters to surrender their D A R charters at a Hamilton Montana meeting on May 26. Helena and Ravill debate state rights as chapters consider following the precedent amid broader appeal for upholding Montana rights and a potential effect on next year’s elections.
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