Evening Star Newspaper, December 26, 1921, Page 8

SOCIETY Society The President and Mrs. Harding and the Executive Family Have No Formal Engagements for the Day. THE President and Mrs. Har- ding, the Vice President and Mrs. Coolidge and members of the cabinet are spending the day without formal entertain- ment of any kind. The President and Mrs. Harding will leave tomorrow for Aiken, S. C., for a short visit. The ambassador of Belgium and Baroness de Cartier entertained the members of the Belgian delegation to the conference and the members of the embassy staff at luncheon to- day. Secretary and Mrs. Denby Entertain Xmas Party. The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Denby entertained a compiny of fif- teen at dinner last evening. JThe Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs. Wallace had among their guests at dinner last evening Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Wilson of California, Mrs. Cra- mer of Iowa and Maj. and Mrs. Paul Wilson. The counselor of the Belgian em- ‘bassy and Mme. de Selys will be hosts at dinner this evening, when they will entertain in honor of the ambassador of Belgium and Baroness de Cariier. Senor Calderon. former minister to Washington from Bolivia, with Se- nora de Calderon and his daughter, Senorita_Elena Calderon, left Wash- ington Saturday to spend some time in New York with Senor Calderon’s elder daughter and son-in-law, Se- nora de Zalles and Senor de Zalles. Miss Isabel Crawford, debutante niece of Senator and Mrs. Arthur Capper, will entertain informally a small company at dinner tomorrow night, later taking her guests to the dance given for Miss Alice Mann. Jonkheer van Blokland, delegate to the conference from the Ne:he lands. and Jonkheer and Mme. de With were guests of honor at luncheon today of the commercial attache of the Neth- erlands legation and Mme. Andrae. Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh will give a large dance this evening in honor of Princess Bertha Cantacuzene and her brother and _sister-in-law, Prince Michael and Princess Clarissa Can- tacuzene. Mrs Walsh has asked a large company of the debutantes and Young men and women of society and a number of dinner parties will pre- cede the dance. Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant will en- tertain at dinner this evening for her grandchildren, Princess Bertha Cantacuzene and Prince Michael and Princess Clarissa Cantacuzene. The Euests will include detutantes of the Margaret Treadwell, Miss Gladys Chapman Smith, Miss Katharine! Shaw, Miss Elizaboth Kemp, Miss Elizabeth Price, Prinoess Bertha Cantacuzene, Miss Anne Bryan, Miss Florence Cline, Miss Lady Jane Raby, Miss Eleanor Carroll Hill, Miss Nina Lunn, Miss Helen Colbert, Mt Mildred O'Neil, Miss Eleanor Davies, Miss Isabel Crawford. Miss Elizabeth Stmms, Mies Ingegard Wallenberg, Miss Corinne Stephens, Miss Mary Montgomery, Miss Elizabeth Latimer, Miss Nancy Hoyt, Miss Annette Ash- ford, Miss Julia’ Hume, Miss Mary Emily Hamilton, Miss Eilzabeth Jobe and Miss Diana Cumming. Asalsting in the dining room will be Mrs. R. E. Coontz, Mrs. John A. Lejeune, Mrs. W. D, MacDougall, Mrs. R. S _Grifin, Mrs. Ira E. Bennett,| Mrs. James J. Raby, Mrs. F. L. San- doz, Mrs. J. J. Cheatham, Mrs W. E. sacuck, Madame Claude Langlais, Mrs A. D, Brockett and Mrs. George R. Clark. 1 The decorations for the teu table( are tall silver vases with pink roses. Mrs. John Rozler Clagett of New York, formerly of Washington, is spending the Christmas holidays as the * guest of Mrs. George Rothwell Brown, | at her home on 2ith street. Mrs. M. L. Bishop of Greenwich,, Conr., who is at the Shoreham, was| jolued there yesterday by her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Julien! T. Bishop, for the Christmas holidays. The Children’s Country Home ball at Rauscher’s, January 2, is attracting ! soclety from all other dancing events ! on that night, thereby assuring un-' bounded success. Mrs. Joseph Lelter, president of the board, is in charge of the arrange- ments for the ball, which is a guar- ! antee of its success.” The sale of tickets is in her hands, and is proceeding so briskly, she reports, that there is every ' probability-that they will be sold out before the date set for the ball. Those who_will receive during the evening | are Mrs. James F. Mitchell, vice presi- dent, and Mrs. Carroll Glover, jr. Among the dinner parties which will precede the ball is that of Mrs. Morris | Locke, whose guests will occupy her | box at the dance after dinner. She will entertain Mr. and Mrs. deBac Mr. and Mrs. Breckinridge Long, Mrs. Grafton Minot and Gen. Williams, i Capt. Robert L. Mock, who re v landed in New York from Sp(;.ci;r,m{s the guest of his mother and sister. | Mrs. James Edward Mock and Miss Bird Mock, having arrived unexpected to them yesterday. Capt. Mock has ibeen director of the .Shipping Board in Madrid, and during the war ser: with the 215t Rallway Engineers in I Mrs MRS. THOMAS F. WALSH, | Who will give a ball tonight at her home on Massachusetis avenue in honor of Princess Bertha Cantacuzene and her brother and and sister-1; Prince and Princess Michael Cantacu- zene. France, later becoming assistant di- rector of the Shipping Board for France. Mr. Bennett Clark joined his mother, wamp Clark, widow of the late ipeaker of the House of Representa- |since her marriage in September at Lake Preserve, and her spending Christmas with the latter's | {riends will welcome this opportunity son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Jamee M. Thomson, the Jatter formerly Miss Genevieve Clark. Princess Cantacuzene to Speak to Arms Council. The Princess Cantacuzene will give an informal talk on the relatlon of the relief of Russia to the peace of the world at the natlonal council for the limitation of armaments on Wed- nesday afternoon, December 28, at 4:45 o'clock. The princess has taken as headquarters for the Russian Re- lief the rooms which were occupied during the civil war by her grand- father, Gen. Grant, as his military headquarters, In what is now the Council building, opposite the State, ‘War and Navy bullding. The counselor of the Polish legation and Mme. Kwaplszeweka entertained informally at tea vesterday afternoon in thefr apartment in the Wyoming. Representutive und Mrs. Addison T. S$miih of Idaho are spending the holi- days with thelr son, Mr. Hugh F. Smith, and family at Pitteburgh. Admiral and . George Clark were_hosts at dirner last evening at Wardman Park Hotel. Representative and Mrs. James P. ‘Woods of Virginia will have as a guest during the holldays Mrs. Woods® :l&lcr, Miss Ellis Moon of Chatnam, Miss Elaine English will return to today after spending Christmas with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick W. English, in their Philadelphia home. Miss English law, | spent a portlon of last week In Wash- ington and will remaln through this week. Dr. and Mrs. Murray Galt Motter are recelving Informally this afternoon from 5 to 7 at thelr home on 13th street, having with them their daugh- ter and_ her husband, Mr. and dgar Grim Miller, jr.. of New York. Mrs. Miller, who w ss Marguret Motter, has not been in Washington [ ) 0 W ) New FApitt F at Fourteenth Next Saturday Night is the New Year Eve Celebration —You'll want to speed the parting year happily and greet 1922 with a joyous welcome. We’re planning a royal good time. Table reservations are being made—apply to head waiter. Augustus UGG Gumpert. LI Mre. | of seelng her again and of meeting | East her husband. Mrs. J. Borden Harriman enter- tained a company at dinner last even- ing at her home on F street in honor of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Porter Russell, who ere spending a few days with her. The counselor of the French em- bassy. Prince de Bearn, entertalned at & small Christmas dance last even- ing at his home on R street. Prince de Bearn has lssued invitations for & tea dance January 1. Capt. and Mrs. C. C. Calhoun enter- tained at luncheon yesterday. Sir John and Lady Cadman, who have beon spending a short time in ‘Washington, will leave today for New York, where they will sojourn at the Ambassador Hotel, prior to salling for Hurope the latter part of January. Mrs. Nibleck, wife of Admiral Al- bert P. Niblack, has arrived in Florence, Italy. Mrs. George Dewey will be the guest e Open 9:15 am. Drastic Reductions on Women’s and Misses’ Wearing Apparel & Accessories An After-Xmas Sale of vast importance to every woman. Thousands of dollars’ worth of Dresses, Suits, Coats and other necessities have been drastically reduced. Cost and former prices have been entirely ignored—and it behooves every economically inclined woman to bring her Christmas money here, where the dollars will do double and triple duty. Invest it in merchandise at one-half and less than one-half the real value. Be here at store opening, as the sale starts promptly at 9:15 o’clock. Ouwing to the extreme reductions, all sales final—No C. O. D.’s—None sent on approval THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1921 = 8 tives, in New Orleans, where they are | Pocono New Year day at her residence, 157 37th etreet, New York. Mem- bers of the Patrlotlo New Yorkers, formed under the auspices of M Van Rensselaer, have been Invited to meet Mrs. Dewey, who is now in New York, at the Hotel St. Regls. Mr. A. H. Hamilton-Gordon of the British embassy entertained at a tea dansant Saturday afternoon at his home, 3147 16th street. Among the guests were Mrs. Kuyvett, Miss Cottell, Miss Mildred Bromwell, M!ss Margaret Harding, Miss Lindsey Wood, Miss Bea- trice Beck, Miss Cecella McCallum, Miss Anne Gordon, Miss Kelley, Miss Loulse Hoar, Miss Dorothy Mondell, Miss Bal- lie Beecher, Lieut. R. Gambler-Parry, Mr. John B. Henderson, Mr. Hawke M Robert Btead, Mr. Chester Locl wood, Mr. Coogan, Mr. Donaldson, Maj. Winfred Blunt, Cn?!. Butler, Mr. Fin- ley and the bachclor members of the embassy stall. Mrs. George Barnett entertained a company of twenty-two at dinner at her home in Georgetown yesterday. Among tne guests were Mrs. Barnett's mother, Mrs. W. P. Montague: Capt. and Mrs. Henry C. Mustin, U. 6."N.: Mr. and Mrs. C. Phillips Hiil,’ Mr. Arthur Hill, M 1109-1111 G Street N. W. —375 DRESSES of honor at a recoption tb be given | Philips Hill, yr.; Miss Frances Hi, by Mrs. John King Van Rensselacr |y Hamllton-Gordon and Mr. Basil Girdon. Commodore and Mrs. Stimson Brown have as their guests Commander and Kera from the Philippines and Mr. and Mrs. James S. P Mrs, Brown, and has come dow home in Atlantlc City. Pettit, whose engagement was rec Iy announced, is also here, with bLer parents. Miss Alice Mann of Washington has been elected a member of the editorial Debutante in_ New York supervision of members of the Junior League. Mr. Martin_Richardson will leave Wednesday council ‘Washington month or two with Mr. Bartlett Arkell, 15 West 10th street, returning to Washington March. Miss Annile Buckey will give on Wednesday in honor of her nlece, Miss Anne Cadwallader Woodville. Percy Thompson will give a SOCIETY buffet supper “this evening for her Rasin, Miss Anne|debutante daughter, Miss Virginie Thompson, the party golng later to the Georgetown assembly. Mrs. Thompson will entertain at a dance Wednesday for her young daughter, Miss Elizabeth Thompson. Gt Mr. Markley—Lepper Wedding Of yre. SUmeon | At Home of Dride's Siater. A quiet wedding occurred Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Mills, 3811 Legation street, when rs. Mills' sister, Miss Calla I. Lep- per of Anoka, Minn., was united in marriuge to Mr. Klare S. Markley of Washington, in the presence of im- mediate relatives snd a few friends. The ceremony wus performed be- fore n bower of Christmas greens by Dr. A. Freeman Anderson of Calvary Baptist Church. The bride wore u traveling dress of dark chiffon velvet and a corsage of Ophelia roses. Be- fore the ceremony Prof. Colin Clarke White sang “O Promise Me,” after which the wedding march was pl by Dr. Frederick V. Rand on the v lin, accompanied by Mrs. Rund on the a tea | pi Miss Bryson Calendar, under the to mpend a » New York city, early in fano. Little Ruth Sanborn Haskell on! Ruth_Markley, niece of the_ bride- (Continued on Ninth Page.) ’Close 6 p.m. For Women and Misses Have Been Reduced to 19.95 season and the company will later at- tend the ball which Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh will_give for the Princess e e S S o veovey v ee VRV VGV R VeIV bV owe Bertha and Prince Michael and Prin- cess Clarissa Cantacuzene, who were married June 27 In Nahant, Mass., the & 4 summer home of her parenits, Mr ' and & Nrs. Thomas P. Curtls, and who ar spending the holidays with Prince- 608 TO 614 ELEVENTH ST. g SPehaels parents. Prince and Princess Fourth Floor See the big announce- Cantacuzene-Speranskey, Wwho are ment After - Christmas With the latter's mother, Mrs. Grant, e e pe e vinter. ey e The House of Courtesy Mr. Thomas J. O'Brien and Mrs. = O'Brien of Grand Rapids, Mich., have arrived in the city and will spend the next few months at their winter o home, 1812 R street northwest. Mr. and Mrs. O'Brien arc well known in Washington in social circles, the for- mer having had a distinguished ca- - Teer in the diplomatic service under i Presidents Roosevelt and Taft. He er— rls a e was first appointed United States Minister to Denmark. Later he was promoted to be ambassador to Japan. Dresses that were formerly marked up to $59.50 Smart new models for street and afternoon wear, and a wonderful assortment of Dinner Gowns. The Materials— o Canton Crepes, Crepe de Chines, Satins, Taffetas, All-wool Tricotines, Poiret Twills, Duvetynes and a host of beautiful combinations. Many “chic” styles for the young miss and stylish models for the matron. All sizes, 16, 18, 3,6 to 42. rimmed Hats mnection with the “gentlemen’s agree- ment” to restrict immigration. His last service was as ambassador to ) : We've made three groupings, in which the values are practically Italy. Navy Debutante Presented at double the special prices. ‘Washington Club Today. Miss Atala Kimmell will make her debut this afternoon at a tea dance in the Washington Club from 5 to 7, which her parents, Commander and Mrs. Harry Kimmell, will give. Miss Kimmell ~will receive with her parents, and will wear a gown of shell pink chiffon embroidered in pink roses and made over French blue satin,_and will carry pink roses Mrs. Kimmell will wear a gown of black lace trimmed with jet. Assist- ing the debutante will be Miss Helen Griffin, Miss Mary Palmer, Miss Laura Lejeune, Miss Patricia Ainsa, Miss Catherine Cheatham, Miss Mary Stitt, Miss Jane Carmichael, Mies Maroia Foss, Miss Constance Foss, Soiled and Mussed Silk Underwear Nl vataes up $1.50 . to $4.98, at About 1000 pieces of Dainty Silk Underwear that have become soiled or mussed from handling. An opportunity to secure beautiful underwear at less than the cost of material. Choice of Teddys, Combinations, Bloomers, Cami- soles, etc. [ $5.98 Cordaroy Bath Robes at $3.98 / Wide and Narrow Wale Corduroy Robes; also Brocaded Robes. In blue, red, rose, pink, etc. 285 Winter Coats 5 A Plain and Fur-Trimmed Models For Women and Misses Have Been Reduced to $8.98 Silk Breakfast Coats, $5.98 All-silk Satin Breakfast Coats. cut full length and width; finished with ruffle around neck, down front and at pockets. Several pretty color combinations. Silk Negliges ' ‘At Big Reductions Only one of a kind, and it is im-‘ possible to enumerate them; but the prices have all been greatly reduced. Silk Petticoats $3.98 and $4.98 $2‘9 8 Values, All-silk Jersey, Jersey and Taffeta and All-taffeta Petticoats, in every wanted color and combination. Silk Waists Reduced $2 .9 8 to Georgette, Taffeta and Pongee Waists. About 400 in the lot. Light and dark colors. All sizes, but not in every style. Lady (Capel) Wolseley Sends Best Season’s Wishes to Her Many Friends. 35 Satin, Duvetyn and Felt Hats—exclusive shapes taken from the finer grades. .95 Ghotce -l e sl looy ROSEDERE 1206 G Street Black satin with white ostrich fancy #2.95 Pre-Inventory | | { : SALE RESSES Formerly Sold as High as $69.50 125 Faille Silk, Satin, Du- vetyne and Velvet Hats— charming shapes afid effects. o Choice ,.. e ean .ve < % Taille silk em and jewelled $4.75° 29 COATS AND 90 Handsome “Pattern” Hats; from the Salon—in- cluding Satin and Faille Silk, in exclusive models and ar- tistic development. Choiee o v lideneiitou | | " Coats that were formerly priced up to $79.50 Navy embroidered duvetyn $795 Never have we offered such wonderful coats for so little money. Every new model, including the popular blouse and loose, wrappy coats; also the straightline, belted and unbelted coats. A Luxurious fur trimmings of Wolf, Beaver, Australian Opos- sum, Raccoon, Mole, etc. Choice of the finest materials, in black, aupe, brown, etc. All sizes for women and mis Sale begins on Tuesday morning—and should be quickly over—with such prices beckoning to such Hats b et Sl o R O e L