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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1905
Page
7
Dense catalog of cream all wool fabrics with per yard prices across varieties including Albatross Batiste Serge Henrietta Voile and Chiffon. Prices range from 25 to 150 dollars per yard with mentions of second floor location and stock varieties.
White fabrics dominate summer wardrobes with options like French Lawn India Linen Persian Lawn and Embroidered Swiss. The catalog lists foreign and domestic novelties for Washington including Paris Muslin Alyiysa Tecaune and Chafonette style weaves in 49 inch widths priced per yard from 74 cents to 1.25 dollars and dotted Swisses in varying widths.
Balm days greet a sweet graduate as she leaves school and begins a future career. Her mother plans an elegant outfit from our emporium with gowns in Paris muslin chiffon and Valenciennes lace, plus organdie and lace trimmed gowns. Accessories include white gloves, gowns, fans, and tasteful slippers. The feature item is a refined dress and a matching ensemble with lace, pearls, and a delicate bow. An array of hats, fans, and hand-painted accessories complete the graduation look.
Social column reports uninvited guests at recent Washington receptions causing hostess complaints. Westinghouse hosts depart for Pittsburg after two weeks of entertaining including ambassadors and high officials. Miss Tucilte Grant Dent to wed Brent Franklin Bert in Chicago next Wednesday at Holy Name Cathedral.
A St Catherine's Guild gathering at Mrs Hardesty's Northampton residence on Fourteenth Street was announced. Meanwhile a recital by prima donna Mme Bishop, with Miss Wilson and Miss Artie Mott, drew praise for her refined performances at Friendship in the McLean home with Mrs and Mr McLean. Richarda will speak on railway congress topics and patent safety devices, with morning and afternoon talks scheduled at Beottiish Rite Hall and Olympia.
Naval Lodge No. 4 Celebrates centennial with special Masonic service at Trinity M E Church. Rev. Dr. J. G. Nicholson, a Mason, preaches on Temple Workmen. Large turnout from Naval Lodge and Trinity Church, with 19 past masters and 150 members present. receptions to follow at lodge hall and for city Masonic fraternity.
Mgr Falconio officiated at St Josephs Church Mer Watconio presiding at a 4 pm confirmation for 16 candidates including 15 adults, six converts. Rev Valentin Schmitt and Rev Ignatius Fealy assisted. a luncheon followed at the rectory. St Josephs feast day included a solemn high mass and a first communion at 7 pm.
Miss Lieberman and her pupils present a Wednesday evening recital at the Raleigh with a 16 piano, 32 hands ensemble performing Verdi Ernani and Lombardi at one time. Tickets reported sold out with many pieces debuting, featuring Florence Bean and a baritone solo by Mr Clabaigh.
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