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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1906
Page
7
All wool chiffon voile features hair-line stripes in gray blue brown and green with white at 1.50 a yard Suk and wool voile offers stripes checks and plaids at 2.25 and 2.50 a yard All silk chiffon pie appears in white and light blue pink old rose and gray at 1.75 a yard Silk and wool Bolonne comes in fashion colors including evening shades at 1.25 and 1.50 a yard
German Coverts and Tweeds in tan gray and blue mix selling for 1.25 175 and 2.00 a yard Novelty Check Suitings in broken small checks 73c to 200 a yard Gras Suitings in mixed yarns including plain Panamas checks plaids and herringbone 1.00 to 2.00 a yard.
Cream fabrics dominate street and house wear with popular weaves in wool and silk. The line includes Brilliantine Sicilian Serges Cheviots Albatross Panamas and assorted creams priced from 30c to 4.25 a yard. Also Cream Silk and Wool options range from 1.00 to 2.00 per yard.
Broad display of black goods from Priestley and Lupin highlights season edges in weave dye and finish. Prices span a range from 3c to 340 a yard for wool crepe and voile, with many all wools such as Queen's Cloth Cravenette and Chiffon Cloth featured in varied yards.
Fashion notes describe an array of spring bonnets with new tailored hats and Paris inspired models. Highlights include a white French chip hat with pink rose accents, a champagne chip hat with brown ribbon drapery, a gray chip hat with maline ruching and green jewels, the updated Johnny Jones Sailor in black chip, and a dramatic Paris style three-decker with net and pink rove crown and black aigrette.
The New Matinee presents bewitching gowns and gowns in Paris style. Suits iGowns and sacques feature lace trims valer and Swiss fabrics. A matinee gown in Swiss voile with ivory background and pale blue flowers showcases accordion plaiting and blue ribbons.
Diplomatic and social circle items detail a busy week with the Brazilian Ambassador and Mme Nabuco hosting dinners, the Ball of the States fundraiser for the Junior Republic, and patroness activities by the Baroness von Sternburg. Names include Mrs Roosevelt, Mrs Root, Mrs Sharp Williams, Miss Patience Mori, and Paris and London connections. multiple embassy and diplomatic guests are noted along with musical events at Concordia Church and Shoreham for hospital and charitable causes.
Representative and Mrs J Van Vechten Olentz host guests next week including President Peirce of Kenyon College Ohio Former Justice and Mrs Shiras return from Florida and reside at Stoneleigh Court An opera Marta to be given in Baltimore this evening attended by Washingtonians Miss Ramsay Ledyard Welles Mrs Wallace Miss Cryder and Mr Cryder Mrs John Sevier of New York visits Mrs JJ Dickinson Hammondcourt Georgetown Miss Elizabeth Reeside leaves for Philadelphia to visit grandmother Mrs Harmer A masquerade ball by the Washington Hebrew Congregation women’s auxiliary A recital at Washington College Third and T streets northeast Friday Miss Florence Labouisse Adams returns to New York after visit to Mrs Flora Adams Darling Miss McGuire to attend whist party tomorrow to meet Mr and Mrs Miller Representative and Mrs Charles Le Bartlett of Macon Ga and Representative and Mrs Davis take apartments at the Cairo for the remainder of the Congressional season Mrs Edward Eisminger hosts Friday for Miss B L Becker of Nevada Those Receiving Today Mme Alfred Thierry Normandie Mrs J S Diller Belmont street Mrs Rainey the Driscoll Mrs G C Reid 1729 H Street Mrs Thomas Wilson Mrs Cromwell Mrs David Finley, Pairs Harry C Woolward Rochambeau Mrs Morton Scott circle Not Receiving Today Mrs Charles A McCarthy 408 Seward Square
Bishop Satterlee presided over the confirmation of a 25 member class at St. John's Episcopal Church. Among the confirmands were Ethel Roosevelt and Helen Taft daughters of the President and Secretary Taft, with Rev Roland Cotton Smith and associates assisting.
Ruth Hale reports on Dewey Hotel in Washington hosting religious services in its lobby for Congressional guests. Representatives lead hymns, with an orchestra, soloists, and a growing audience of hotel guests especially women, as the event aims to sanctify the lodging during a six week old initiative. The Speaker was delayed, Cannon expected next Sunday.
Miss Hannah Cook died March 17 spent life aiding others in Washington. Funeral at Lee's chapel conducted by Rev U G B Pierce. body to be cremated later. Born in Lynn Massachusetts taught there and in Chicago and San Francisco as a principal. Celebrated for unselfish charity and long life of service. May include excerpts praising her work.
Rev C P Stealey spoke on The Up-to-date Young Man at the West Washington Baptist Church last evening. He linked the prodigal son to today’s youth, noting city migration from rural areas elevates overall morals while some stumble, most remain true to manly precepts. Sweet Peas and Other Spring Flowers offered by Shaffer at modest prices.
Frederick J. Newyah died yesterday morning at his sister Mrs John W Drew s home at 4 H street NW after a lingering illness He was a pioneer in the clothing business in this city and had been with Robinson Chery and other local firms He was genial and sympathetic with many friends and active in philanthropy
The London Tatler notes Denmark’s new king as the handsomest man in Denmark and describes his consort as Europe’s tallest queen. She is also said to be the wealthiest, tied to a fortune around three million sterling from her maternal grandfather Prince Frederick of the Netherlands.
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