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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
14
Clothing items include messaline suk satin silk jersey tops and petticoats in black white and colored designs with special prices 7.50 and 10.50 each. Also Sir Long Kimonos in multiple colors finished with wash ribbon at 3.75 each.
New spring shirtwaists are displayed in profusion featuring sheer evening designs and practical everyday waists. Emphasis on embroidered voile and knockout trims includes hand embroidery Irish crochet insertion French knots and beading with kimono styles and high collars priced at 5.00 to 5.75 dollars.
Catalog lists light canvas carry alls folding sewing cases knife fork spoon sets in leather cases manicur*e sets priced from 1.50 to 7.00 dollars watch pockets thermos bottles pint and quart sizes thermos jars flasks leather and wicker cases teapots steamers sugar bowls and alcohol lamps fitted traveling bags imported leather goods wicker baskets for tea and dinner service priced from 2.00 to 85.00 dollars on Main floor Eleventh Street.
Pure Food Specials offers Fancy California Lemon Cling Peaches packed from ripe fruit in heavy sugar, cut in halves, 6 cans for $1.00. Limited jams from pure fruit and no preservatives, 6 for $1.00. Free Gold Dust with 30 Fairbank's Soap cakes. limited time.
President Taft and Mrs Taft attended Mrs Wiske Becky Sharp at the National Theater with Miss Helen Taft and Capt Archibald Butt. Swiss Minister and Mme Ritter hosted a dimmer for British Ambassador Bryce and other dignitaries. Representative Young led a New Willard dinner for Senator Depew’s retirement as many officials joined in. Social events continued with luncheons at the New Willard and gatherings at the Shoreham and Grafton as Washington’s elites circulated among embassies, congressmen, and prominent spouses.
Mrs Henry Corbin has gone to Florida to remain until spring. During her absence the Swedish minister, who has been at the Grafton since arriving in Washington, will occupy her apartment. Mrs William G Park of New York will be the house guest of Mr Kate U
Social leaders at the Metropolitan Opera House display opulent gowns and diamond jewelry in a Tuesday night scene. Notable attendees include Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay, Mrs. Henry W. Taft, Mrs. John R. Drexel, Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, and numerous other society names, all in elaborate satin, velvet, and lace ensembles. The piece also notes fashion debates on the harem skirt with opinions from Mrs. John Crosby and soprano Mary Garden, plus news that Frank J. Gould plans a Paris hotel and playhouse.
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