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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1905
Page
51
A broad display featuring White Petticoats in lace and silk, Valenciennes trimmed Cambric options, and rich flounces for Inaugural Ball wear, plus Taffeta Silk Petticoats in green and pastels. Also showcased are men’s spring hats, Steamer Rugs, Paper Fiber Vests, and an extensive flag assortment from small pins to 8 by 12 feet.
Advertises U S Standard Bunting Flags in sizes 4x7 5x8 6x10 and 8x12 feet with prices 2 75 3 00 5 c6 and 7 50 plus 8 ft poles complete with holder at two floors on Eleventh Street listing locations second and fourth floors.
Several styles of girls white India linen dresses are listed with details on trims such as lace edgings ruffles tucks embroidery and bertha necks. Sizes range from 2 to 14 and prices vary from 1.15 to 1.50.
Selection of boys wear including spring overcoats in navy serge belted Russian style sized 21-2 to 3, priced at 5.00. Fancy all wear crash suits in sailor and Russian styles with bloomer pants sized 3 to 12 at 2.95. Norfolk jacket suits in navy serge and mixtures sizes 5 to 17 at 5.00, with other styles and prices up to 8.50 and 6.50 as good values.
Social items detail a large reception at the Hare home for visiting Texans and others, a luncheon hosted by Mrs Cropper with a high-profile guest list, and multiple teas and dinners across Washington society. Notables include Gen. W. W. Henry and families, the Wemple and Dyer families, and diplomats from the British and Italian embassies, with numerous Washington figures and congress members in attendance. The event also notes arrangements for the Roosevelt inauguration period and a Princeton fencing event at the Fencers' Club.
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