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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1910
Page
10
Woodward & Lothrop presents a notable collection of imported art wares including bronzes marbles pottery and bijouterie. The display features marble figures busts pedestals bronze figures solid brass jewel cases and Japanese hand painted vases priced from six to over a hundred dollars per item.
Large assortment of beaded bags in steel, jet, gold and jet with floral designs and gilt frames priced from 3.50 to 28.50. Silk opera bags in gold, silver, embroidered and spangled in new evening shades from 3.00 to 12.00. Leather opera bags with mirror and purse at 2.50. Novelty fans for opera bags in gauze with ivory and sandalwood sticks 2.00 and 3.50. Dainty spangled fans with sandalwood sticks 3.50 to 8.00. Hand painted gauze fans lace trimmed spangled with carved shells and pearls 6.00 to 55.00. Spangled gauze fans white blue pink with ivory sticks 0.30 to 5.00.
Beautiful assortment of imported and domestic hair ornaments for theater reception and evening functions. Includes wreaths bowknots roses Mercury wings butterflies and more. Also gowns to order to match costumes with spangled pieces and rhinestone bandeaus back combs and wave barrettes in varied finishes and prices.
Art Embroidery Section shows stampable scarves and linen items with complete floss and guides for working. Prices include 75c for stamped scarves, 50c for pillow tops and related pieces, 75c for bureau scarfs, 75c for children's Nainsook dresses in sizes 1 and 2, and 10c for Corset Covers.
The jewelry section lists new jeweled necklaces, chains, pins, collars, belts, hats, and pearl pieces priced from $1.00 to $150.00, with many imported items in platinum finishes. Brass articles by Bass feature hammered jardinieres, fern dishes, flower baskets, trays, and more, priced 25¢ to $11.00, plus various boxes and holders.
Art Embroidery Work rests, initials, and monograms embroidered to order. Those contemplating having such work done should confer with our Art Needleworkers at the earliest possible date as our work is of the very highest order and there is a limit to the amount that can be accomplished between now and Christmas.
Private Greeting Cards PECIMEN Books of Private Christmas Greeting Cards now an exhibition in Stationery Department. These books contain upward of 100 of these special Greeting Cards. They are symbolic of the season, all bear the stamp of individuality, and are to be imprinted with the sender's name and address. We invite an early inspection.
Leather Goods Department presents fresh shapes, sizes, and colors across handbags and practical items. Evening handbags in silk satin velvet and leather priced 3.00 to 20.00. imported card cases 6.00 to 12.00. pocketbooks 5.00 to 38.00. Carriage bags 20.00 to 50.00. motor companions 8.50. leather match cases 0.75. silk air cushions 5.00 to 7.00. hot water bottles 3.50 to 6.00. traveling slips 3.50. picnic sets 1.50+.
The catalog lists ARISIAN and American belt items with Parisian effects, patent leather options from 50c to 1.75 each, suede belts in two widths from 50c to 3.00, suede with Paisley designs at 3.00, elastic belting at 1.25 per yard, and belt buckles in silver gilt oxidized and jeweled finishes from 50c to 28.50 each.
A detailed catalog notes ar tistic and beautiful lamp designs for home use. Electric desk and reading lamps range from $8.00 to $12.00 with panel shades of stained glass and brushed brass standards. Portable electric lamps in brass and Verde green finishes cost $12.50 to $75.00, plus a five-prism Cluster Hanging, $50.00. Panel domes, varying from three to eight bulbs, bring glass color effects from $13.50 to $150.00, and cut glass domes sell for $50.00. Gas and oil lamps offer multiple models with shades, gas from $7.50 to $32.00 and oil from $9.00 to $15.00. Imported silk candle and lamp shades range from $1.00 to $50.00.
Formally hosted luncheon at the Chevy Chase Club with the military attache of the French embassy and Comtesse de Chambrun among guests including Esmond Ovey and Mrs. Ovey. The report lists numerous diplomats, social figures, engagements and travels in Washington and Europe.
Mrs Henry Yates Satterlee returns from Hot Springs with her daughter and hosts guests including Bishop Brent of the Philippines Mrs Churchill Satterlee and son Henry Yates Satterlee II and Mr Lansing Satterlee of New York for the cornerstone laying of the new chapel on the Cathedral site next Tuesday. Also noted are engagements and moves of Washington society figures including Margaret Springs Parham and Charles Walton Fitch to be married Tuesday at the Alendale officiated by Rev Bra kenah and other society house moves and travels of the Eustis and Krosmann families.
A Saturday gathering near Belmont Park hangars featured officials and society figures as aviation enthusiasts enjoyed hot tea and sandwiches at a table set before a car. Attendees included Cortlandt Field Bishop, Clifford Harmon, Henry Drayton, and Mrs Payne Whitney among others while Baroness Aletta Korif commented on Norwegian domestic schools for girls. The scene shifted to a formal Royal dinner recount with Queen Victoria, Princess Louise, and dignitaries, detailing courses, seating, and postdinner games.
The author argues condiments are unnecessary for adults and infants, noting pepper irritates the irritant and salt is only partly essential since its elements appear in bread, nuts, fruits, and milk. Salt is excreted unchanged, increases saliva, irritates kidneys, and the author claims long periods without tasting salt or other condiments.
The piece describes Mrs. Winston Churchill’s keen interest in criminal law, her visits to Bow Street to observe drunks and petty thieves, and her commitment to ameliorating the lot of offenders. It notes Anglo American socialites settling in London for winter, including Mrs. James Henry Smith and Mrs. Anthony Drexel Dill, plus the American ambassador’s circle and rising hostesses like Lady Newborough. Lord and Lady Grav—ara are visiting Floors Castles as parties unfold, with Parliament opening looming.
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