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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1909
Page
23
Woodward and Lothrop advertises Halloween favors and dinner cards available for purchase at its store locations including the Man Floor on G Street and the Fourth Floor and Eleventh Street departments.
A home fashion feature highlights exclusive handsome costumes from top European and American modistes. New dresses include long-waisted styles with braided flounces in broadcloth serge cashmere, princess cuts with belts and yokes, and a striking line of evening gowns priced from $47.50 to $2000, plus rich cashmeres and crepe encre fabrics in peach gold and rainbow shades.
The New Furs showcases an abundant use of fur across new costumes wraps and accessories. The season features large, sumptuous pieces including Baum Marten designs and premium seals from Hudson Bay Baltic and French Russian sources, with a wide display of coats stoles and capes.
Coats from Special Value line offered in Baltic seal and Hudson Bay seal options with satin linings and corn collar. Prices start at 60 dollars for long Rusian pony satin coats and rise to 6225 dollars for premium Baltic seal coats.
A catalog listing men’s hosiery offers Italian, German, French, and English half hose in silk, cashmere, and cotton. Prices range from 25 cents to 7 dollars per pair, with varieties including evening wear, merino, and cashmere blends in black, plum, gray, and other colors.
A local retailer promotes men's fall undergarments in cotton wool silk and linen with guaranteed nonshrinking wool options. They are the sole agents for Dermophile all wool underwear and Kaeppl Linen Mesh products guaranteed nonshrinking, featuring Jane Tish hen fabrics and four-Pet guarantees.
Society circles note the engagement of Miss Irene Hare to the Belgian Vicomte de Benghen de Houthem, grand master of the households of the Countess of Flanders. A Washington seasonist, Miss Hare is the daughter of Mrs Frank P Mitchell and a granddaughter of Col and Mrs John Wancock. The wedding is expected in Paris early December. she has spent much of her time abroad and in Europe since spring.
Mrs Matthew Stanley Guay widow of Senator Quay and her daughter Mrs Davidson left Washington for New York after a brief stay at their El street home. Miss Margaret Cameron and Mrs Catherine Cameron returned from Adirondacks and will come to Washington for the season. George B Cortelyou visits Shoreham. Mr Walls Merino the Spanish secretary returns to Washington. Arthur Peter returns after summer abroad. Mr and Mrs Appleby have a Chevy Chase home and spent a week in Relay Md. Mexico's chargé d affaires Mr Davalos returns from Chicago. Owen Scott and family arrive at Richmond Hotel. Mary Scott to be bridesmaid at the Morgan Cameron wedding on November 3.
Reported social events span Waterbury and New England tours. Miss Clementine Smith of H Street affected by a minor accident returning to Washington with Mr and Mrs Merwin McKalg. Miss Adelaide Meath debuts. Miss Adelaide Pratt Clarke stays with Mrs Robert Hinckley. Notables include Knox family, George Howard, and several embassy and political figures attending events across New York and Washington.
Wednesday evening Misa Louree Williams will recite original stories. Confederate choirs will sing, backed by Bliss Estelle Tons and Miss Estelle Clark. Duet ta Henry D Todd to spend winter at Woodley Inn. Mrs Knox to host December 3 at New Bampature Avenue introducing Miss Nina Vanars Gale niece of Mr Enoz.
Imported and domestic brassware showcased including desk pieces, dishes, jardinieres, imbrellas, jars, dinner gongs, candlesticks, chafing dishes, тра kettles, flower baskets and frames, trays, smoking tables and copper sets. Numerous articles suitable for prizes, card parties, and related events are described.
Maj James Wilson of the 9th Medical Corps and Mrs Wilson with their son Stanton Sprigg arrive in Washington on Sunday after a prolonged overseas trip. Wilson, recently completing a Philipine Islands tour, stays at 917 Sixteenth Street NW with Mrs Wilson’s mother Mrs Maud Western. He remains through early December before reporting to a new post, while Mrs Wilson winters with her mother.
Miss Elsie A Burgess daughter of Mr and Mrs John Burgess wed Mr I Jones Parker at Rock Green Street Church with Rev C B Buck officiating. A small reception followed at the bride’s home. Mildred Bacon of Washington and Miss Imogen Warwick of Fitchmond honored the groom with his brother Dr Charles W Allen as best man. The groom is son of Mrs Tinsley L Allen residing on Church Street.
In New York and London circles a high profile romantic alliance unfolds as the Marquis de Charette, head of the Vendéan royalists, plans to wed Miss Susan B Henning of Kenwyck New York. Royal gifts, aristocratic ceremonials, and a November 1 Cathedral wedding in St Patrick’s New York frame a newsy portrait of a society union.
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