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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1912
Page
10
A large varied collection on sale today at Woodward & Lothrop with special lots of seasonable merchandise on third floor tenth street. Men and young men trousers in silk watched finishes and varied patterns offered at 3.05 per pair. Hart Schaffner and Marx coats and tan brown gray and blue salts reduced from several dollars to lower prices.
A small assortment of Fine Voile Robe Patterns on sheer white grounds, embroidered in light and Copenhagen pink, violet, and white Vandyke frets. Modish this season with exceptional merit. Special price eight dollars fifty cents each.
A busy sale note lists women’s lisle hose at 35e per pair or 3 for $1.00, with lavender and pink thread stockings, and black lisle thread items in varied sizes. Also advertised are Swiss ribbed cotton vests, chemises, drawers, and corsets with reduced prices, plus a selection of fine china, porcelain, and French Austrian patterns. Jewelry-like sets and dresses in black, white, and beaded fabrics round out the catalog of discounted items, with a reference to a third-floor costume department and end-of-way department notes.
An old newspaper ad promotes a large sale on women and children apparel. It lists linen torchons lace patterns of various widths, white aprons and cambric garments, lawn gowns and petticoats with lace insertions, and lavender silk Negligees with Albatross trim. Many items show heavy price reductions from high original prices. Third floor Eleventh Street.
Secretary of War and Mrs Stimson hosted a dinner with guests including Gen and Mrs Mille Gen and Mrs Garlington Gen and Mrs Evans Gen and Mrs Bixby and others Rep McCall of Massachusetts and the French embassy naval attache Viscountess Bendist d Asy Gen and Mrs Edwards Miss Draper and Lord Kusteen among attendees A portrait of Miss Draper by Count Me Chabannen shown to guests in an arts room beside the tapestried dining room
The Assistant Secretary of War and Mrs. Robert Shaw Oliver hosted a dinner with many dignitaries including the German Ambassador Countess von Bernstorf and the Breathian Ambassador. Other guests included the Secretary of Commerce, Leber, Mrs. Nagel, and numerous congresspeople and officials. April sailings for Countess von Bernstorff and the German ambassador are mentioned, with several social events and upcoming engagements noted across Washington.
The fragment references Mr. Harry Wheaten Howard at the piano and mentions a bridge tea. The readable text suggests a social or musical gathering with a piano performance led by Howard and a bridge tea proceeding. Further specifics like date, location, or full event details are unavailable in the fragment.
Mrs William E Andrews will entertain the District of Columbia Federation of Women's Clubs at luncheon in Richmond tomorrow with guests including Mrs Kila Logan, Mrs Randolph D Hopkins, Mrs Joseph F James, Mrs Rien, Mrs John H Stokes, Colonel and Mrs Arthur Randa hosted a dinner last night at Randle Heights with Mr and Mrs John Poole, Mr Samuel J Henry, the Henry children, Mr C Co Brothers, Mr Talbots, Wren Manning, Mr and Mrs Bary Werdwan, and Mr A G Clapham.
Children’s colored dresses in chambray and cambric styles priced to clear. Includes square neck short sleeve dresses in blue pink and white with trimmed bands, bloomers, night gowns, box style tinex coats, white pique coats Russian styled with cuffs, camisole skirts with embroidery and lace. Discounted amounts listed, floor street sale.
Guests wore an array of costumes including Spanish, Turkish, and Egyptian outfits at a Wednesday night formal hosted by Mrs. Drexel. Attendees included Mrs. Gould, Mrs. Pratt, and Miss Winery, with men in tuxedos and some in red hunting coats, as chatter and pictures reflected 19th century flair.
A discussion of women's reputation for exaggeration and truthfulness, noting French and Parisian views, social pressures, and the shift in honesty norms. It cites anecdotes about hostesses and daily conversations, and contrasts sharp editorial tasks with the playful, evolving role of women in journalism and shopkeeping.
The Prince of Wales will depart London by the 11 o'clock Victoria boat to Paris, staying with Marquis and Marquise de Breteuil in Avenue du Roig de Boulogne to perfect French. He and hosts host sons Francois and Jacques, 20 and 18, will have English and French lessons, with a courtly visit to President Faure at the Elysee as part of a largely private trip.
Willis Vernon Cole a Christian Science practitioner charged with illegal practice of medicine stands trial before Justice Seabury after a hung jury in the first case. An agent of the New York County Medical Society alleged he treated patients at Cole’s office. Adjournment was taken to allow the State to open its case as jurors are questioned.
Albany March 28 Guy Dix named Maj John F O'Ryan of New York to command the state national guard replacing Gen Charles F Roe who retires May 1 under the year old law. Maj Leonard Wood recommended O'Ryan with chief of staff backing him.
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