Evening Star Newspaper, February 9, 1921, Page 8

SOCIETY ) == M. Pasterna 4 SOCIETY THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 19T W.&J.SLOANE ||lOoCCiety Clarence Ridley and Col. and Mrs. Edward L. Munse. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Logan en- tertained at dinner last evening, tak- ing their guests later to Mrs. Cal- houn’s and Mrs. Howe's dance at Raucher's. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Govin were hosts 4 at dinner last evening before the car- T80 Connectiout dvammb oy \ - nival ball at Rauscher's, having as 2 o Vs HE Secretary of State and Mrs. e 8 guests the Misses Veeder, their house 1209 Connecticut Avenue N.\V \ Bainbridge Colby will be the || guest, Miss Mildred Green: Miss Zilla 5 daih (] ‘ 1508 H STREET N.W., WASHINGTON, D. C. guests for whom Senator : MacDougall, Miss Edith Bacon, Com- mander Lansdowne, Mr. William A. James D. Phelan will enter- tain at dinner this evening. Scully, Mr. Meziere of the French em- bassy staff, Mr. Willlam Mackall, Mr. Porter Mackall, Mr. Charles Carroll, Mr. Beauregarde, Mr. Olaf Jensen, Mr. Francis Winslow and Mr. Edward Gardner. The new ambassador of Italy, Sig- nor Rolandl Ricci, i8 due to arrive tomorrow on the S. S. Duc d'Aosta, and the third secretary of the em- Satisfaction Plus Economy A RUG OPPORTUNITY efinla 51" Vealinse, ‘and the naval st 5 tache of the embassy, Capt. Piero Civ- alleri, have gone to New York to meet him and accompany him to ‘Washington. Introducing— Miss Marcia Chapin entertained at | dinner last exening before the car nival ball, giv ” 1 C. Calhoun a s, son_Howe. | Her guests included Miss Frances | Hampson, Miss Anne Gordon, Miss Delphine " Hi Miss Pesgy Martin, Miss Madeleine Austin, Mr. Hunting- ton Turner, Mr. Cabell Beckenridge, Mr. Lowndes Jackson, M Mearns, Mr. Eugene Roberts, Senor Don German Aramburu y Lecaros and Senor Don Jorge A. Pezet of the Peruvian embassy. The new modes in Featuring the usual Sloane high-quality merchandise, in such variety as to assure entire satisfaction in selection, and at prices so low as to represent real economy. Size 9 by 12 ft. $87.50, $96.00, $97.50, g $115.00 and $124.50 Seamless Wilton Rugs * $85.00 Extra Quality Seamless Wilton Velvet Rugs $75.00 Best Quality Seamed and Seaniless Axminster - Rugs $49.00, $57.50 and $69.50 Plain Seamless Chenille Rugs with two-band borders $110.00, $127.50 and $145.00 Imported Seamless Chenille Rugs (Wonderful Oriental Reproductions) ~ $75.00 and $95.00 Amecrican Oriental Rugs (Wonderful Oriental Reproductions) $115.00, $127.50 and $137.50 Very Best Quality of Brussels Rugs $51.50 and $59.00 $26.00 A generous stock of each of the above qualities affords a selection of designs and color effects suited to all pur- poscs. : ! The low prices will strongly appeal to all who are eco- nomically inclined. No matter how modest the contem- plated expenditure, we desire you to feel that you are welcome 1o inspect our stock without incurring any obligation. ‘Word comes from London that the ambassador of Great Britain, Sir Auckland Geddes, will sail from Eng- land on the liner Aquitania February 15 en route to his post in this city. Picotine Dresses You will be delighted with the new ar- rivals, developed from this smart fabric, shown in Navy, Beige and Gray; smartly embroidered; some models with the new circular skirts. The minister of Switzerland and Mme. Peter were hosts at dinner last evening, when they entertained jn honor of the Secretary of State and Mrs. Colby. The ambassador of Spain and Senora de Riano and the am- bassador of Argentina and Mme. Le Breton were among the guests. Mrs. Frederick Fremont Rogers will be at home tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 7, at her residence, 2211 Connecti- cut avenue. Mrs. Wade H. Wilton Rugs g Springtime Frocks of New Canton or Morocco Crepe also bid for favor. They are shown in Gray, Navy, Rust and Carmel. informally this afterneon In nesanems Princess Lubomirska, wife of the y this afternoon in her apart- Polish minister, will not observe her ment at t oreham "Hotelf wiiers| usual day at home this week. on_Ninth Page.) Mme. Urleta, wife of the minister f@ AT TIZTATT T FTTTIITILITIL AT TIIIITITILT T S, ‘ New Dresses and Mark-Downs! Misses Uribe, will receive tomorrow ; j . K 1216 F St. N. from 5 to 7 for the last time this sea- ‘ son. ¢ HARRIS -Ewing New Silk Dresses—You would expect them to be $50 and even $60, but they are only $39.50. 30 new styles of fine silk crepes, taffetas and silk laces, featuring eyelet embroidery— also new ideas in tunics—low waistline mode!s. Color com- binations of gray and navy or henna are here, also beige with brown, tan with mist, black with green or blue and some of these in solid shades. 75 $125 to $259 Dinner Gowns— Beautiful models, designed of chiffon velvet, satin de chine and crepe meteor—elaborately trimmed with crystal, jet and .steel beading; fine laces and metallic embroideries adorn " 805 $150 to $175 Evening Gowns —Wonderful creations of fine silk net and chiffon velvet in black, henna, rose and tur- ] H i | Mardl Gras Ball The Mardi Gras ball, -given at Rauscher’s last evening by Capt. and Mrs. Clarence Crittenden Calhoun and Mrs. Emerson Howe, for Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Drury, son-in-law and daughter of Mrs. Cakhoun, and Miss Elizabeth Howe, daughter of Mrs. Howe, was a fitting climax to the winter season, replete as it has been with balls of every variety. A carnival spirit reigned and the dancers, who thronged both ball-|. rooms, wore the costumes of every country and period and the effect was altogether charming. The mirrored walls of the tooms were sprayed with | southern smilax, and the pink-tinted lights, reflected from the ceiling cast a goft glow over the dancers. A large stringed orchestra played on a raised platform at the entrance to the large ballroom. The guests, who numbered about 600, were representative of the diplomatic, official and smart resident life of the capital. Practically all of the embassies and legations were rep- resented and 'the costumes were es- pecially picturesque. The guests were received by Capt. and Mrs. Calhoun, the former as Dante, in a red robe and cap-with a laurel weath. Mrs. Calhoun, as a colonial lady, wore a white costume of brocaded satin with bouffant pan- niers on the skirt, diamond ornaments and a white powdered wig. She car- ried a large white ostrich feather fan. Mrs. Emerson Howe's costume, copied from one of Nattier's paintings, was ;Herbert carried out in bluc satin brocade. Miss |and Mrs. Howe wore an exquisite French gown of green satin, heavily encrusted in crys- A great week for dresses with our*sale of new street and afternoon frocks and tremen- dous mark-down of fine gowns for dinner and evening wear. Every garment in this event specially priced and many opportunities that will not come again! *15 Tricotine Frocks—Spring Styles—We bought at a saving from a manufacturer over- stocked with tricotine and had these smart spring dresses made in new styles. A splendid variety—dresses with low _waistlines, fitted bodices and new coat styles, with full gath- ered or circular skirts. Gold thread and braid embroidery —wide satin sashes. $19.50 A Number of Pretty Dance Frocks that regularly were $40 and even more. Fashioned of rainbow chiffon and embroid- ered georgette: crepe—variety of beautiful shades. $38.50 ' Regularly $55 to $75—Dance frocks of radium taffetas, - MISS MARY FRANCES BURRITT, Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elihu Guy Burritt, whose engagement to Mr. Francis Jebb Allen of California has been announced. ator Jones of New Mexico, will re- ceive tomorrow afternoon at 2400 16th street. 1 Mrs. Charles B. Henderson will bel at home informally tomorrow after- noon. Reversible Bedroom Rugs Mrs. Key Pittman will be_at home tomorrow afterncon at Wardman Park Hotel from 3 to 6 o’clock, re- ceiving for the last time this season. Mrs. Robert L. Owen, wife of Sen- ator Owen, will be at home tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Frank B. Kellogg, wife of| Senator Kellogg, will not be at home | tomorrow afternoon, but will receive the following Thursday. Mrs. Beckham, wife of Senator J.|| C.W. Beckham of Kentucky, will be at | | home tomorrow afternoon at 2139 Wyoming avenue. |1 Free delivery to all shipping points in the United States - wife of Senator Arthur | | 1 be at home in[ormnll_\'r ernoon from 4 to 6 at 1100 16th street. by Mrs. Meredith Mrs. Sarah Lee Phillips will not re- | ceive tomorrow afternoon, but will! be at home Thursday, February 17, at | 1626 Rhode Island avenue. to a green satin Pierrette with white pompons. Drury, jr., as red in Kilties The deputy governor of theSold Home and Mrs. Parker W. West we hosts at dinner last evening, when they entertained in hon, Mrs. John Those present included the ambas- sador of Peru, as an American dandy of the early eighties; Senora de Pezet. as a charming lady of the fifteenth century, with a costume of gorgeous brocade and a powdered wig; the am- er bassador of Brazil, Mr. de Alencar; — the minister of Venezuela, Senor Dr. i Don Dominici, and Senorita Dominici, 1415 G Street| Opposite Keith’s t Frre Evclusively the latter wearing orchid satin and Closing Out All Furs| tulle; the minister of the Serbs, Croats i and ’Slovenes and Mme. Grouitch, | at Substantial Savings. | the latter wearing a wonderful Ru- ! manian dourt costume; the minister of | Poland and Princess Lubomirska, in elaborate® court costume; the minister of Switzerland and Mme. Pefer, the Rumania’ and minjster fra {rew Princess Bibesco, the former as an| Arabian prince, in a costume of vivid | coloring, and the princess being lovely | Especially striking values in HUDSON SEAL georgettes, silk nets and satins —in lovely evening shades— styles for small and larger quoise blue. Some with beaded robes made over gold cloth, COATS. _FURS e S ] e ey pEe——— FELEN CORBINHED, = ?b i ipso S nE L~ Res10614 R ELEVENTH ST. o S Ro e Al Thursday’s ' Feature 3 with sequin, jet and crystal {§ women. $ 1 as an_eastern houri; the counselor of 1 Ithe Russian embassy and Mme. de beading. Bach, Prince de Bearn and Mr. Jules Henry of the French embassy. Mi Robert Silvercruys, Mr. N. H. Laho- vary and Jonkheer W. H. de Beaufort. There were many handsome Chinese costumes, and one group composed of Mrs. Owen Freeman Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Reinsch, Mr. and Mrs. Post Wheeler and Mr. Paul Watson of Boston wore authentic oriental cos- tumes of brocade wonderful in color and design. Other costumes original as well as beautiful were worn by the former as a Japanese gentlem and Mry. Junkin wearing a Russian court costume with a headdress of {diamonds, emeralds and rubi Victor Kauffmann was an Eas princess, with a costume of beautiful {design; Miss Rooney as Night, wore a | blacl costume with a long black | featiler extending high in_ the | from & jet hair ornament; Miss Alice Archibald wofe a Rumanian peasant cost:me; Miss Antoinette Graves was a student of the Latin quarter Alice Eno appeared first in mediev: costume and later changed to a Rus- sian peasant costume; Mr. Louis K ler of New York appeared as a French artist, and Mr. and Mrs. Wareham Strong Baldwin of Harrisburg, Pa., house guests of Capt. and Mrs. Cal- houn and cousins of the latter, wore dominos and masks. Mrs. Frederick R. Harris wore a Russian court costume with a Jeweled headdress; Miss Marcia Chapin made a charming Carmen, wearing a red silk costume with many bead neck- laces and a lace mantilla and comb. Mrs. Horace G. Macfarland, as Folly, wore & violet and pale yellow {satin costume made in a diamond de- isign, with a velow satin girdle and sash and a violet satin hat. Mr. Jack Hudgins went as a Mexican cowboy jwith tan leather chaps, a wide som- {brero with gold trimmings and a belt and holster with pistols. Mr. Thomas Bell Sweeney wore a humorous costume; Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Kauffmann, the latter as a colonial lady, in a black velvet gown and white wig, while Mr. Kauffmann wore a Scottish kiltie, and Mr. Samuel H. Kauffmann wore a Princeton painter’s costume; Mr. Herbert Heng- stler and Commander Thomas Kinkaid went as Pierrots, Mrs, Albert Sidney Burleson dressed as a little girl in a gingham frock and sunbonnet; Gen. Charles B, Drake was a minister, and Mrs. Drake and Miss Drake were also in_costume. Others in the large company in- cluded Representative and Mrs. Fred-y erick A. Britten, the latter in gold brocade, with black paradise feathers in _ her. coiffure; Dr. and Mrs. Loren Johnson, Mrd. black velvet gown of exquisite de- sign; Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood, in black lace and jet; Mr. and Mrs. Rob- ert Woolley and Miss Marguerite Woolley: Miss Janet Richards, Dr. and Walter Wells, Mrs. Tempting and Persuading Tlle HOMSZ rn of Courtesy—— Erlebacher ! Twelve Ten F Street We Can Choose ,\ Our Furnitl/lre Elbert Hubbard said: “God gives us our relatives, but, thank God, we can choose our friends.” The Sweetness of Spring Is the Inspiration of These Frocks —differing in the details ' of design and develop- ‘ment from those of con- temporaneous display- ing—making them ex- clusive in motif and ma- terial-value — and price, too— 535 This rather facetious remark may or may not appeal to you. Somehow or other the writer has always wanted to have as many friends as possible, re- gardless of who did the choosing. But, to para- phrase a little: ‘(There is furniture and furniture on the market but, thanks to Mayer’s Lifetime Furniture Store, we can choose the right kind.” The February Sale of Lifetime Furniture Gives you the whole choice of the furniture in the Lifetime Furniture Store at sale prices that are unusually low—low because, in the first place, there are no inflated prices here, as we have ad- justed prices as market conditions changed, so - now you are buying at the new low level. Springtime Fashions IT WAS NEVER SO IM- PORTANT AS NOW _ FOR YOU TO SELECT YOUR SPRING APPAREL. The following big | facts emphasize this ad- vantage. £ THE NEW LOW PRICE LEVEL IS FIRMLY ES- TABLISHED. YOU PAY NO MORE FOR ERLEBACHER APPAREL THAN FOR THE COMMONPLACE KIND. EVERY GARMENT tume, as was Mr. Mr. and Mrs, Frederick L. Huide: Joper, Mr. and Mrs, R. R. Govin, Mrs, Hare Lippincott, Col. John Clifton, Miss Enid Sims. Capt. Cusick and Mrs. John C. Fremont were Wlso amorig the guests who danced until the early morning hours, dawn being announced by the arrival of a fizure dancing through the doorway swathed in gray chiffon draperies and repre- Tafieta. Crepe de Chine Kitten's Ear Crepe Come in if you have any thought of buying any furni- Tricot: § ricotine ture—you’ll surely enjoy looking around and the o prices—we should say low prices—will be a IN f z g 3 - 5 R ey O ONe1d sray dawn of the |’ THIS SHOP IS SELECTED 2 ‘ i3 refreshing sight after the frenzied war-time prices sentingtheies ,EOR_ITS DISTINCTIVE- In the graceful Bouffant, in effective Tunic, in charm- to which you have been accustomed. D et tagae it | 2SS ing tailorfied simplicity—introducing new skirt draping . —new embroidery thoughts—and new embellishing novelties. g Modish and matronly, as designed for the miss and \ those of maturer years. X 2 "OUR STYLES ‘ARE AL- WAYS A FULL SEASON IN ADVANCE. Ungquestionably this is the most noteworthy col- lectionof Suits, Dresses and Wraps we have ever ’hown- Senator and Mrs. John B. Kendrick were hosts at dinner last evening, en- tertaining in honor of the #ssistant secretary of the interior and : Alexander T. Vogelsang. The guests included Senator and Mrs. James A. Reed, Senator and Mrs. Nathaniel B. Dial,. Senator David 1. Walsh, the minister of Ecuador_and Mme, ®li- . zalde, Mr. and Mrs. Vernay and Mrs. F. H. Eggleston of Laramie, Wyo. Mrs. Kendrick and Miss' Kendrick ‘will be at home tomorrow efternoon, | when they will be assisted in receiving malr house guest, Mrs. F. H. Eg- 3 on. Seventh Street Mayer & Co. Between D and E ‘. . L e ask your inspection. Mrs. Andrieus A. Jones, wifs o ,y " é‘ g