The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-13

November IS. at o'clock. at New York
Avenue Church.
There is no doubt as to the successful
result Of the rummage sale now being
held at 1919 New York Avenue for the
benefit OF the Homeopathic Hospital. il
the philanthropic people OF Washington
cooperate with the ladies' who have the
sale in charge. The use of the building
has been donated by a prominent real es-
tate man and a weIl-known coal dealer
has volunteered TO keep it warm
Furniture and other heavy contributions
lave been hauled from the homes Of dom
ors to the ..cld curiosit- eaers- =; :..-1.s
.o:s-.: by merchants interested In the
work and the committees In charge of the
various departments are sparing no effort
to mako the sale a success. The sign out
side the basement door catches the inter-
est of every passer-by and before IL
o'clock yesterday morning business had
opened with rush. The customers we're
men and women, white and black, who
shopped with keen eye for bargains and
SO generously did they buy that the la
dies behind the counters doubtless knew
all about tying bundles before the first
days business was over.
The house furnishing department in the
basement is in charge of Mrs. Sypher. who
includes among her assistants Mrs. Pc
louze, Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Bryan, Mrs. Vande-
griff, Mrs. Pilney. and Mrs. Wright.
Mrs. John B. Wight. chairman CT the
bric-a-brac department in the front par
lor. is assisted by a number of ladies'.
among them being Mrs. John Joy Edison.
Mrs. F. B. Pyle. This department includes
4 penny basket and and Decent counters,
as well as more expensive bargains in
draperies, bronzes, and other works of
art.
Mrs. Leitzell carries full line Of wo-
men and children's clothing in the back
parlor. assisted by Mrs. H. Jones. Mrs.
Johnston, Mrs. McMurray. Miss ". Biz
ney. Mrs. Fenning, and Mrs. Evans.
Mrs. Charles NJ Davis establishment
for mems clothing is located in back
room. and from the hour of opening COM
menced to do brisk trade. She has the
best assortment of goods in the house. Fer
stock consisting of overcoats, suits. hats.
and underwear. nearly all in fine condi-
ton. The gentlemen who contributed to
her department have been both generous
and sensible in their gifts. ard the sales
were quick and many. Assisting Mrs
Davis are Mrs. Rheem. Mrs. Marvin Cur
tbs. Mrs. Hibbs. and Mrs. Alexander Pope.
The millinery parlors on the third floor
are in charge of Mrs. Ramage. Owing to
an urgent need of sample hats and bon
nets she was assisted by several ladies
from other departments in addition to
those in her own. The only fear that the
managers have is that the supply may
not equal the demand and for that reason
they appeal very earnestly for as many
as possible as long as the
sale is in progress. The curiosity shop
will be open every day this week from
$50 a. m. to p. m, and on Friday and
evenings until 10 o'clock.
Mrs. Morris. widow of Lieut. Col. Louis
apartments at the Olympia. Columbia
Heights, for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Sin1ms Shedd. Of
Oak Avenue, Takoma Park. gave a very |
handsome and largely attended reception |
afternoon from to in honor Of
Mrs. F.. J. Shedd. Of Columbus. Ohio, and
Mrs. T. T. Thompson. Of Buffalo. N. Y. Full |
" $50 guests were present. Mr.. and Mrs. |
5. s. Shedd were assisted by the Misses !
Bell. Mrs. F. J. Shedd. and Mrs. Thompson |
md received in the spacious parlor. In the |
lining room the table had centrepiece of
carnations and asparagus fern tied with
link ribbons. Mrs. W. w. Dyar and Mrs.
George Smith poured tea and Mrs. G. j..
spencer and Miss Winner assisted in the
lining room. Mrs. F. J. Shedd was beau
fully dressed in green satin foulard. with
lack lace over white chiffon. while Mrs.
!. S. Shedd wore steel grey brocade with
'oint lace and diamonds. Miss Gertrude
Bell wore a pretty dress Of yellow en-
roidered mohair with black velvet and
ace, and Miss Bell was in grey crepe, with
link panne velvet and ecru lace. A num-
er OF Washingtonians were among the
nests.