Evening Star Newspaper, January 2, 1921, Page 40

Mrs. Hardi;lg Undoubte ., FIFTR AVENUE AT 46® S X 1510 H Street No doubt, if the news has met her oye, Mrs. Harding{g tremendously in- terested that the French chamber has made an unusually large appropria- tian to enable Mme. Millerand to re- piaca worn and disheveled drapings, curtains and other accessories of the salons in the Elysee Palace, the offi- icial home of the presidents of France. {During the war nothing was expend- ed on luxuries or extras, and even the table linen and such like have all to be attenfled to now. And madame i8 empowered’ to bargain with the French lacemakers in behhlf of the sovernment and even to make & few purchases at the famous echools of Quecen Margherita of Italy at Murano and at Queen Elizabeth’s factories outside of Brussels. There are won+ derful curtains of lace in some of the staterooms of the Elysee, the same which shaded the light for the Bour- bon monarchs at Versailles and St. Cloud, but these are for official fetes only. ‘There also are marvelous lam- brequins of Gobelin tapestry and priceless rugs and divans. But these likewise are in the care of a state custodian: and see the light only 80 many times a year. But for the pri- vate rooms and for the dining hall where M. Millerand and his wife must dispense by far the larger part of their hospitality everything new has en ordered, Subject to the wishes of the first lady of France. She has Iready begun her selection of de- signs, and she certainly will be kept ry busy for some weeks to’come. Now, no such task is before the next mistress of the White House, since a yearly sum is provided to keep every- thing there in perfect order. Com- pa to the home in_which the | French presidents are housed, the I“hl(e House is an exceedingly simple establishment, and there are abso- ilutely no reserve treasures, every |thing in the domicile being freely and always at the disposal of the family occupying it. ! Begin—tomorrow—their SEMI-ANNUAL RS e EAccording to our usual custom of not éarrying styles over from one season to Egnother we are offering the balance of Efiur Fashionable Winter Apparel at re- Elluctions of one-fourth—one-third to %ne—half former prices. E Street and Afternoon Dresses $55, $75, $95 to $145 Formerly selling to $250 Tailored Suits with and without far $55,-65, $75, $95 to $150 Formerly selling to $275 Princess Led Sad Life. Princess Marie of Saxe-Coburg, who died recently. in a modest pension in Zurich, had a sad life even for a mem- ber of the ill-fated house of Romanoff. As Duchess of Edinburgh, wife of Queen Victoria's second son, Alfred Ernest, she was rather a thorn in the ide of the British queen because of her assumption of rights as daughter, of one czar and sister of another. When the Duke of Edinburgh accepted the small prinaipality inherited Prom his ither, the consort of Victoria, Princess Marie was rejoiced and from e time she ceased to be known as ichess of Edinburgh and became es- tablished in a court of her own in Saxe-Coburg, she never set foot on British sofl. But her life was wery unhappy through the escapades of her chiidren, and finally her son, that rather brutal Ernest of Saxe-Coburg who was arraigned by the allies for unnecessary cruelty to the Belgian prisoners, insisted that she leave his domain: and return to Russia. She was living in Petrograd when the storm broke and was one of the few Romanoffs who escaped mob violence. But she lost her entire fortune which she had withdrawn from England and invested in Russia. Every Washing- tor ‘who passed the summer about Zurich frequently saw haughty lady, then bowed with sor- row and in the heaviest mourning, forced to exist on the allowance which the British parliament made her as the widow of one of the royal family of England. She was very lame’ and grown quite deaf. v‘l'hnngfi e had many children and she lived and died utterly aloof from her kindred. | T || LR | - By = R4 Fur Trimmed Day Coats and Wraps ‘ $95, $125, $175 Formerly selling to $275 " ™ Youthful Dance Frocks : $65, $85, $95, $125 Formerly selling to $225 Elaborate Evening Gowns. - $125, $145, $165, S1 25 Formerly selling to $325 * iy P Leads in Nuptial Pageants.} London continues to lead the mod- 1sh world in the beauty an L3 of its nuptial nfaamn. acknowledged bell able world, Mis: - nl;knleyk !q'n;’re. v;u m&:lod the week of December t; of the Gluucenter’flnlnrwg quaint little shrine, the Oratory at Brom) mn,l Andlhnr seven maids re garl n maize colored taffeta, made short and bouffant, with vivid red sashes and half chaplets of gold leaves in their hair. The bride was, in conventional attire, thouglt|he: satin gown was creamy, and ths lace vefl one of deep yellow tint and fastened to the head with a coronet of gold leaves. Many artists present ‘were in raptures over the effect and one of the giits awaiting the young ple on their return from the oneymoon jaunt will be a water color of the wedding scene, done by a well known painter of Chelsea. An- other wedding hich set London that of Miss Evelyn Huater, 1. Savile, who is royal governo in Central Africa. This ccurred in St. Margaret’s, Westminster, and the bride had pre. pared her nuptial finery as appropri- ate for a long camel ride to her future Satin and fine lace will be of no use in Central Africa, where all social life is focused on sports, and ceremonial gowns are unknown, save of the lightest texture and wash- able. So this lady was clad in fine apricot wool, made on long, lo E4 Clearance of Millinery *$5, $10, $15 Formerly selling to $45 il—Caracul —Beaver—Mole—Seal and Fox at mere fraction of -former prices.- Tt i RO SHOE DEPARTMENT, SECOND FLOOR. :Hundreds of Women Will Be Able to Effect Large Savings on Footwear in Our January Sale of il o FAPETIR TR T R T P Made in Brown Calf Louis XV heels. R Lace, Low Walk'ng heels; also a lot in Black Kid Lace with PESO | Women’s Low Shoes and Pumps T P AT ETeESY *PHE 'SUNDAY "STAR, Tales of Well Known Folk In Social and Official Circles priation Made for Upkeep of Elysee Pn”laqé. Official Home of French Presidents. dly Interested in Appro- Grecian lines, with a snug little silk hat of the same hue, d all her maids were gowned identically, save for the hat. They wore a single rose in their hair. From the church the governor and his bride departed by auto for the coast, where they board- ed a steamer bound for the Suel, after which they alight and begin their journey through the sands to the hill city, which will be their home for the next five years. Rare Jewel Boxes. 2 Among the novelties which have been exchanged s gifts, are :those couriously wrought jewel caskets which have recently been put on the market by owners who have cherish- ed them since the Tudor Days.'All' of the most ancient of these receptacles are of finely hammered iron and they have locks which are so intricate that without the clue to their workman- ship, ‘the most skillful locksmith ‘would be hours in opening them. For this they were prized by their own- ers, as curios_rather than for practi- cal purpose. But many of the British nobility, have been forced to part with such treasures and a large pro- portion have found their way to New York markets. But American inge- nuity at once found a way to make these cunningly safe for gems as the vaults of the Treasury Department. Under the old system.” while ther locks defled a thief, they were 8o small and light as to be ‘easily put in a capacious pocket and borne off to be opened at will. Now, the few which have reach- ed Washington are provided with an electri¢c device, whereby the slightest effort to move or open them, floods several rooms with light, something which must be disconcerting to the boldest burgular. Mr. Thomas Nelson e bestowed a gift on a recent bride in his family, and another has been sent by Mrs. Nelson O'Shaunessy to a close personal friend. Spending Winter in Florida. _ Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant is spend- ing the winter in Florida with her daughter, Princess Cantacuzene, and her family. They occupy the fine es- tate near Miami which the late M Potter Palmer acquired and on whi she spent a large fortune in improv. Mments. Prince Michael Cantacuz¥ne has recently been following the lead of his neighbors and experimenting in peach culture, pattially under glass, after the manner of the Riviera with that fruit and others, notably grapés. The idea is to have the glass roofs and sides movable and to per- mit the fruit trees or vines to have all the air and sunshine possible, but when there is danger of chilly nights, or of high winds, to close .them in. Some splendid peaches which -sell as high as a dollar each are produced thus in the south of France and in Italy. The prince, who was a most successful farmer in the arctic cir- cle, is becoming almost as expert in the torrid regions. Mrs. Grant and her daughter had hoped to entertain young Prince Michael and his flance, Miss Clarissa Curtfs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pelham Curtis of Boston. But that city is unusually attractive during the -holidays and a series of events detained the young prince until the very eve of Christ- mas and made it impossible for Miss Curtis to get away long enough to make a trip to Florida.” But as Mrs Grant plans to occupy her Washing- ton home during the spring season and to have the Cantacuzenes with her, she will entertain Miss Curtis then. The marriage will oceur in June, shortly after the bridegroom- elect takes his degree at Harvard. Fad in Portrait Busts. Quite the modish fad in portrait bust! to have them carved in Mexi- can redwood, and if possible by the ‘brilliant young Russian, Gleb Deru- jinsky, whose bust of Roosevelt was the only model accepted by the Wom- en's Roosevelt Association to adorn its memorial hall. For some time to ssess one of the Russian’s exquisite- y wrought bronze figurines brought glory to the owner. But the carved wood surpasses all other mediums to work out a likeness. Mrs. John Henry ‘Hammond, who {s the daughter of Mrs. Henry White, and an ardent col- lector of artistic treasures, has recent- ly purchased the lovely bust of Mile. Yvonne d’Arle, exhibited for some tim in the various galleries of Europe and this country, which is considered thus far the supreme work of this talented Russian. The Roosevelt bust has brought forth enthusiasti also the graceful “Mercury. tor is now engaged on a number of ‘busts, mainly of young childrei .Spain's Queen Aids Ca Queen Victoria of Spain has been the general chairman of the women of her country who have for the past four years been collecting monéy from all classes of people for the erection of the statue to the Savior as the King of Peace, which wa fe: unveiled with impre: e at Getafe, fifteen miles’ from Madrid, and which marks the exact geo- graphical center of Epain. The queen and her daughters were tha leaders of the great pageant, and mother was also an important figure. All the court and the military and the hjerachy of the peninsula lent color to the brilliant scene, and the entire countryside was present. Queen Vic- torie, the mother of many sons, like all other mothers, le to place their di n the spiritual world and the power of prayer to ward off evil rath. o 1 n fetes and even occasionally ressing religious gatherings In order to gather the ade- quate funds. The statue, which is considered one of the finest groups of modern_times, stands on a monolith nearly 100 feet high, and the Christ. which 18 of spotless marble, is nearly thirty feet in height.-and below are fu) divisions of figures §_heavenly intercessors for St. Francis of Assisi, St. enti; d’Alacoy “Humanity Sanctified.” . the other, “Humanity te be Senetified” through works of meroy- and benavolence. Col. and Mrs. Herron Holiday Dance Hosts Col. and Mrs. LeRoy W. Herron ‘were the hosts-at & charming holiday dance Thursday evening at the Co- lumbia Country Club, given in compli- t Lo their young daughters, Audrey Herron and Miss Virginia He: ron. The ballroom and dining room were gayly decorated with holly and Christmas’ greens, and a- Christm: tree beautifully decorated and fe: ¢ | tooned with lights added much to th .‘ifl- H lovel: 4 rs. Herron wore a lovely gown of flesh-celor georgette cre I’I‘n Au- drey Herron * wore black: chantilly iss Virginia® Herron was included many of the young men and flih home. from col- lege holidays, ¥nul' people came on for t! vent 'rom out-of tewn. ‘Among the latter were Miss Mildred Corby and Miss Elizabeth Corby of New York, Miss All of Lynchburg, Miss Gwendolin Lilewellyan-Davi f Oxford Univer- lnry'."I(r. Eugen: gou;:r Lehigh Uni- Yeraity, Cadet Freder: 3 ém,z. Fient. Wil gl e, Lieut. Ted Gii bert Plerce.of Camp Knox, Mr. Lee Eynon, Mr. Donald Chamberiain and Mr. Farr, all of Princeton University; Mr. J. E. mn.m;'o; l‘v,l..' Yo'é. Lee_of 3 versity, of Lynchbu; ok Lo Forram Coetaons vrl fashioned. cases as | .| bears the names of many men and| Gl !’m and Lieut."Her- ARY. 2, “1921—PART 2 SOCIETY son, president, Canadian Club. and Rev. John Williams, president, British School and Universities Club. The ladies’ committee includes Lady Sparks, Mrs. Gloster Armstrong, Mrs. Mrs. Frederick Probably among the oldest twin r: ederick Whitridge, | sisters ia America are Mrs. Phoebe huglur ‘Warren, Mre. 3, Walter |Cook of Los Angeles and Mrs. Mariw and Mrs. Kennar@ L. Wedg-|A. Solomon of Grand Rapids, who h: Just celebrated their ninety-first birth4| day. Joseph Slevin, Jr. Watson, M Fro Mrs. Scl ‘Wood wool, hard Alrey, Mrs. Henry W. J. Bucknall, Mra_ 3, Nelson Borland, Mrs. At Homes 1f you had an_estimmte on your George Burleigh, Mrs. Frederick Cou- FUR WORK Qort.SMrs, Edward F. Darrell. Mrs., Mrs Pitney, wife of Mr. Justice! before Xmas and still want your work you can save On the price nnw,zlo'ol/luwnrua your while, MARTIN 'WOLF 30-32 Flerida Ave. N.W <30 daily Michael Gavin, Mrs. Alexander C. Humphreys, Mrs. Arthur Knowlson, Mrs. Enoch Willlam Ketcham Mrs. ‘Walter Eyre Lambert, Mrs. W. Hugh Macintyre, Miss May Taylor Moulton, Miss Teresa R. O'Donohue, Mrs. Ker- mit Roosevelt, Mrs. Mark Sheldon. nderson, Mrs. Fred Mrs. Norrie Sella: Mahlon Pitney, will not be at home tomorrow afternoon, but will receive on Monday afternoon, January i7. Mrs. Van Reypen and her daughter, Baroness Korff, who is visiting her for the winter, will be at home Wed- May Yours Be a WASH IRON SWEEP ELECTRICALLY Ever hear of a “Washerman?” Probably never will. Business men use modern Electrical Appliances to facilitate the workings of their offices. Why shouldn’t a woman have the same privilege 7— amb aot only lighten the housework but get better results. The Simplex Ironer There is no labor to its operation. It’ll save your clothes; itll save wages; it’ll save laundry bills. The cost of operation is but a few cents an hour. Formerly Mins Daughter of Representative and Mrs. Robert L. Doughton of North Caro- lina, a pre-Christmas bride. Sir: Auckhiad Codden Names as Ball Patrons‘ Dance for British Great War Veterans of America Will Be Given in New York. The ambassador of Great Britain, Sir Auckland Geddes, and.Lady Geddes have lent their Hames as chief patrons for the British Great War Veterans‘of America dance to be given at the Ho- tel Pennsylvania, New York, the night of January 5. The list of patrons women prominent in New York anal ‘Washington society and the society of other cities. The association was formed about two years ago for the purpose of! bringing together the men and nurses who served under the British colors during the world war. The New York command has a membership of about & thousand and is steadily growing. Besides Sir Auckland and Lady Geddes, the list of patrons includes Gloster Armstrong, British consul general; Maj. Gen. H. K. Bethell, C. B C. M. G, C. V. O.; Capt. Geoffrey Blake, Maj. Gen. John F. O'Ryan, A.; Lieut. Thorne, K. C. M Sir Ashley Sparks, K. B. E Sir E. Maniféld Raeburn, L Mark Sheldon, Australian hig missioner; Dr. Walter Eyre Lambert, president, ' St. Andrew's Society: D: Ale: Humphreys, president. St. Andrew's Society; Mr. John Castree Williams, president, St. David's Society, Mr. Fred Warner Shibley, president, Canadian Society; Mr. Arthur Knowl- Itl do the work of five maids and do it better—and of course cheaper. In 20 minutes the house is cleaner from cellar to garret. Garroll Electric Company 714 12th St. Main 7320 C. “The Shop That Made Twelfth Street Famous” ‘Suks & Company Pennsylvania Avenue—Seventh Street More than 1,000 pairs of Ladies’ High and Low Shoes embracing values up to $12 ., —go on sale tomorrow at Two agencies contribute toward making this sale a climaxing event. We have been able to close out from one of the country’s leading makers several hundred pairs of their famously good Shoes at a ridiculous price. To them we have added several hundred pairs from our own stock. We know every pair to be extremely desirable. We know every pair to be far below its actual value at the quoted price. Over twenty-five different styles, including all sizes' and all widths from 2V to 8—AA to E. The High Shoes embrace— 8 to 10 inch laced models, with long, medium and short vamps; Goodyear welted or hand-turned soles ; English, military, walking, dress and conservative styles. All the wanted kinds of heels. The Low Shoes embrace— Dress Oxfords, English and Walking Oxfords, Ties, Pumps, ! Colonials, Slippers and strap effects; strect and party styles; Cuban, military and Louis leather heels, covered wooc:ly heels in French, Spanish, Baby Louis or Junior French styles; hand- turned or Goodyear welted soles. Here are the materials— Brown and Mahogany Russia Calfi—Brown, Beaver and * Field Mouse Kid—Gun Metal and Velour Calf—RBlack Kid—Pat- ent Leather—Suede—Satin—White Kid and Buck—two-toned and combination effects—Gold and Silver Brocaded. Shoes are on display in Seventh Street window There’s bound to be a rush—so come early. Store opens at 9 a.m [ i | / \