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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1915
Page
12
Woodward & Lothrop presents the Savory Roaster in oval self-basting self-browning design for meats including turkey. Enamel finish offered in three sizes priced at 2.00 2.75 and 8.25, highlighting cooking efficiency.
The display describes nickel and copper chafing dishes priced from five dollars, coffee percolators from about one dollar seventy five, alcohol lamp coffee machines at five dollars, pots from four hundred to six three, fifth floor casseroles nickel framed at one dollar, custard cups at fifty cents, copper ramekins at one eighty per dozen, and various nickel plated casserole frames priced from one dollar.
Our Dinnerware stocks are noted for variety quality and modest prices. New patterns added and careful inspection shows preparation for Thanksgiving. Service for 12 persons, 100 pieces, prices: American Porcelain 12.65, French China 20.00, English Porcelain 15.35, Haviland China 25.00.
An advertising snippet lists Fancy Apricots at 5% box and $1.25, Fancy Malaga Cluster Raisins at 3c and 300 pieces, noting a Fifth floor location for display or sale.
Postmaster General and Mrs. Burleson hosted a Mexican dinner party after learning their son-in-law and daughter Richard Van Wyck Negley welcomed a son named Richard Van Wyck. The Philadelphia Orchestra opened its season with dignitaries including the British Ambassador, the Italian Ambassador, and numerous government officials attending box seats and audience events at the National Theater. Secretaries of Interior and State hosted tea. charity ball dates shifted to January 10 at Willard Hotel. weddings and receptions profiled alongside society gatherings.
Ethel Schaffer and Misa Murray wore matching costumes with orchid chrysanthemum arm bouquets for the wedding. John Murray served as best man with ushers including Robert Murray Walter Yund Claud Clarke and Newton Brewer. A breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home in Wyoming Avenue. The couple will reside at 234 Eastern Avenue Southeast Grand Rapids Michigan. In Alexandria Virginia Mrs Catherine Carlin hosted Mrs Frederick Webster of Chicago at a refined tea with yellow chrysanthemum and autumn leaf decor. A portrait of a spun sugar turkey centerpiece and decorative turkeys and pumpkins accented the tea. Mrs Carlin wore embroidered gold net, Mrs Webster pale yellow taffeta, both with corsage violets. Many guests attended, including Misses Esther Green Sophie Tackett Emily Johnson Minnie Henderson Josephine Broders Christina Fernival Marion Murphy among others. The 6-month-old grandson of the Carlin family received attention in the library. Mrs Edwin Townsend hosted a bridge party and tea at the Knickerbocker with a long guest list. Mrs Reynolds presided at tea. Mrs Guest served ices. Capt and Mrs Charles Russell Wallace host for the weekend their niece Miss Martha Taggart of Onlo arriving today.
A second week opening at the Metropolitan in New York drew a room of notable attendees. Guests included Mr and Mrs Otto H Kahn, Mr and Mrs Charles Dena Gibson with Irene Langhorne Gibson, Mrs William Watts Sherman with others, and high society figures such as Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Jr and Mrs Nicholas Longworth. Fashion featured sleeveless decollete gowns with slender shoulder straps, feather fans, and vivid color combinations.
Mrs William Baldwin daughter of Mrs Benjamin Reeves Russell has been ill in Atlantic City all autumn and is improving in health. Mrs Richard Young and Miss Matilda Young have leased their house at 1526 Eighteenth Street to Sir Richard and Lady Crawford for the winter and will spend it at the Grafton. Miss Louisa Clark daughter of Capt George R Clark entertained at a luncheon with yellow chrysanthemums. Guests included Catherine Harlow Ruth Wilson Margaret Howard Callie Hoke Smith Ansley Lillian Hendrick Margaret Douglass and Gwendo lyn Denys. Capt and Mrs Glennon will host two tea moments December 2 at the navy yard for Miss Margaret Parker daughter of Commodore and Mrs Parker. Continued on twelfth page.
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