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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
12
Rich and beautiful taffeta suits gain favor as the season advances. Fashion authorities praise its drape and richness, with plain black navy and changeable shades highlighted. Our collection mirrors foreign models adapted to local tastes, emphasizing workmanship and precise style in new suits.
The New Spring Coats Are Shown in Great Variety and feature the same high craftsmanship. Coats include white serge long coats semifitting with black satin trim, basket weave fabrics, raglan and loose styles, priced from 15 to 32.50 each. Also white cord and check coats for driving, black satin and taffeta silk long coats with various trimmings, priced 15 to 25 each.
Varied spring wash waists and lingerie styles shown promise in ready to wear outer apparel. New shirts feature linen, madras, and lawn fabrics with Belgian valences, Dutch necks, plaits, and side pockets, priced around $2.95 to ROT.
Silk Petticoats remain fashionable with varied styles and many shade options. Silk taffeta and mesciline Petticoats come in plain colors and novelty effects, with accordion plaiting or plain ruffles, plus silk jersey-top Petticoats in black white and colors. Prices range from 2.75 to 6.50 as season fashions change.
New conceits in jewelry and a profusion of novelties for spring and Easter gifts. Sterling silver bracelets, bangles and cases with various prices. Princess slips for Misses and Girls in China silk and Nainsook, with lace beading, sizes 4 to 16 years, priced from 1.50 to 1.75. Third floor Fat.
New 36 inch suitings offered at 20 cents per yard. Linen finish cotton and Newport suitings praised for quality and value. Widely used for waists and skirts and for little boys wash suits.
An unusual value note offers pure linen Huckaback towels full bleached and chemical free, sized 30 by 38 inches. The present price is stated as far below real worth with two pricing mentions of 250 each and 3.00 elsewhere, located on the second floor.
Washington's German and British ambassadors hosted a grand dinner with a long list of guests including Japanese Ambassador Viscountess Kands, Mr Justice Hughes Senator Rayner Gen Wotherspoon and many others. The British envoy's reception followed with cabinet and Supreme Court figures attending.
The Wednesday Afternoon Skating Club met at the Arcade with Viscountess d’Ary Miss Cameron and many distinguished guests including the German Ambassador Countess von Bernstorff and other society figures. A major recital by Mian Dagmar Rubner and Dr Rubner is announced for tomorrow at the Playhouses, with Mme. Ide and others contributing.
Miss Alice Knight hosts at her residence on Mineteenth Street with guests including Mrs. Berens of Philadelphia and Col. Knight. Capt McNulty announces his daughter Nellie’s engagement. Miss Parker and Mr Ficharty wed at parents' home with Rev A H Thompson officiating. Proceeds planned for a District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs fundraiser at Columbia Theater March 3. Mrs Weightman returns from visit to New Orleans.
In Woman's World, fashion notes describe new neck frill styles using tulle, fur bands, and satin ribbons, with butterfly bows and white net accents. Americana candy habits contrast English sweets, and St Cyrus, Scotland, marks a yearly brides dowry ritual funded by a legacy. brides are measured for age and height to win prizes.
New York society notes focus on 1-year-old Ronalda Ronalds daughter of Reginald and Mrs Ronalds, hailed as likely “the most useful child.” Reconciliation between the young couple after a May 1910 split surfaces amid idle gossip and high society chatter in Erie and New York.
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