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SOCIETY. | ’ — s : Starting Our August Sale g With Extraordinary Specials The two items advertised below are beginners for a month of value-giving merchandise, the like of which never before has been equaled. 1lustrated Three piece (J\I'ersmfl'ed Suite, in 559.50 tapestry, velour or silk damask......... Three-piece Tapestry or Velour Suite, comfy spri cushions; 7-ft. Davenport ; regular price, $200. Special 512500 Velour Portieres—Custom made vefour portieres, made to order, including hanging brass pole $ 50 fixtures, wish-bone rings, double-faced in all 39' color combinations. Lengths up to 8 ft. At A Pair UNITED UPHOLSTERY CO. Washington’s Biggest Manufacturers of Upholstered Furniture 911 7th St. NW. Main 3419 Below New York Avenue THE LOUVRE 1115 1117 F STREET They Are Marked to Go Every Dress —remaining of the Spring and Summer stock— Street, Afternoon, Sports and Evening wear. Distinctive styles and splendid workmanship. Dresses up to $35.00— Sl 4.50 Reducedto ............. Dresses up to $59.50— $29_50 Reducedto ........... Dresses up to $69.50— 559.50 Reduced to . 56950 Dresses up to $79.50— Reduced to ....... Dresses up to $85.00— L] Every Suit Tricotine Dress and Tweed Sports Suits— all the remaining stock— Reducedto .......... Dresses up to $95.00— : 1> Price —which means, $10 to $47.50 Reduced to ......v... Every Wool Dress —divided into four lots—effective models— $7.50 and $495 $1850and $]4.75 $19.75 $13.50 and $25.00 and $1950 ...... $39.50 ...... $9.75 Skairts Making three lots of many grades—attrac- tively priced for clearance: Gabardine Skirts up to SZQS .. $500 $750 . " 51000 ere Silk and Wool Skirts up to $15.00 . Novelty Silk and the finest wool—Sport - Skirts—up to $23.50 | Expefimcéd AJvergtiseisPrefer The Star Soc Washington This HE ambassador of France and Mme. Jusserand will go to New York this evening, and will sail from there tomor- row aboard the Paris for their home in France: Count Charles de Chambrun, new counselor of the embassy, Wwill be charge d'affaires of the embassy dur- ing the ambassador's absence. The count has taken an apartment at Wardman Park Hotel. The ambassador of Peru and Senora de Pezet went to Hot Springs, Va. this morning and will probably re- main there for the month of August. Work, w th? Postmaster ral, entertained a small company Iy at luncheon today at the [ Chase Club_in houor of Miss Pershing, who is visiting her brother, the chief of staff, U. 8. A, Gen. John J. Pershing. Senora de Riano, wife of the am- ssador of Spain, will go to Hot today and will be the Ward- b Springs, Va., K‘u-»sl of Mr. and Mrs. Harry man for a fortnight. Quite a nuhiber of the Senate ladies the Capitol today for & picnic luncheon in honor of the founder and first president of their organization. Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall, wife of the fermer Vice President, who is spending a few days in Washington. Just b fore the close of the last administra- tion the club presented a large silv tea service to Mrs. Marshall, who wa ceeded in the position v e fage, wife of the Vice President. night ang Mys. Marshall will be the guests of honor at dinner of Mrs. Thomas | F. Waish, who has also asked a number of additional guests for dancing. The roof garden ballroom Will be used unless the weather pre- vents. Senor Lefevre, Panama Charge, Promoted In Rank. Senor Don Joseph charge d'affaires of the Panama for the past four years for ten yeuars secretary of the leg: tion. has been appointed minister Panama to outh America, post Includes Argentina, Brazil and Chile. Senor Lefevre is one of the most charming and best the bachelor diplomats, and will be greatly missed in Washington so- ciety. He has also been appointed a delegate to the sixth Pan-American conference, which will be held in March in Santiago, Chile. The new minister of Panama, Senor Don Riccardo Alfaro, accompanied b Senora de Alfaro, will arrive in this ccuntry shortly. after which Senor Lefevre will complete his plans for going to his new post. Senorita Ramona Lefevre, sister of the retiring charge d'affaires, is in Switzerland, where her aunt, who is recuperating from an operation which she underwent recently in Berlin. Senorita Lefevre. who makes her home with her brother, has also a wide circle of friends’ in Washington, where she has acted as hostess for the charge d'affaires of the Panama legation for many years. Lefevre, and she went with The ministek of Venezuela, Senor Don Santos A. Dominief, will sail to- day aboard the Aquitania for several months' acation in Europe. The minister of Persia, Mirza Hus- sein Khan Alai, went to New York last night for a brief stay. Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt, Jr. of the acting Secretary of the will go to Westover, Vt., this afte noon to join her children for a month's visit. M. and Mme. Jules J. Jusserand Leaving Sail Tomorrow for France. the former Vice President| egation of i which j lety Evening and Will ister of Bolivia, and Senora de Cal- deron will leave Washington next week for Amagansett, Long Island, where they will spend several weeks as the guest of Senor Jorge E. Zalles, honorary financial attache of the Bo- livian legation, and Senora de Zalles, the son-in-law and daughter of Senor Calderon. Senorita Elena Calderon will return to Washington Thursday after a visit of two weeks with her brother-in-law and sister, Senor anl Senora de Zalles. ,Dr. Carlos Aldunate, head of the Chilean delegation to the Tacna-Arica conference, and Senora de Aldunate, will sail tomorrow from New York for their home in Chile, accompanied by the gther members of the delega- tion. Senora de Aldunate has been at the Hotel Traymore in Atlantic lcny since the completion of the con- ference. Dr. Aldunate was the guest of honor at luncheon yes(erdl‘y‘l of the Chile-American Association at In- ¢ia House, in New York. Among the other guests were the Chilean consul general at New York, who is also commercial counselor of the embassy, Senor Don?Gustavo Munizaga-Varela. Commander I W. Kite, and Mrs. Kite and their daughter, Mrs. Frank T. Hatman, jr., left Washington today for Monterey Inn, Blue Ridge Summit, Pa., where they will spend the rest of the sum- | mer. Lieut. U. 8. N Mr. and Mrs. J. Butler Wi Lt are well known e whe in_Washington_so- T | clety, swhere Mrs. Wright, as Miss Harriet Southerland, spent her girl- hood days, will sail Saturday for Rio de Janeiro, where Mr. Wright will assume his duties as a member of the American commission to the Brazillan exposition. Mrs. Wright has been making a short visit to her sister, l:;:.‘gg:xlsdfinwr;; formerly Miss Mary land, a Nabar M‘E!'t er summer home, at The chief of the consular bureau of the State Department, Mr. Herbert Hengstler, Is_spending several months’ vacation in Europe. He will visit the United States consul at Venice and Mrs. James B. Young. and will also spend some time in Rome and Flor- ence. Mr. Hengstler is now in Naples. Mrs, Ireland, wife of Surgeo jen- eral Merritte . Ireland, U S. A. has returned from Atlantic’ City, where she was the guest for ten days of Mr. and Mrs. Stimson J. Brown in their cottage. Mys. Ireland made the trip by motor. Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Charles yer entertained a small com formally at luncheon New Willard. Mr. Treadwell and Family At Seashore for August. Mr. L. H. Treadwell and his daugh- ters, Miss Mary Treadwell and Miss Margaret Treadwell, are at the Mar- borough-Blenheim, Atlantic City, for the month of August. Miss Mary H. Thompson and Miss Vir- ginia_Lee Fowler have gone to Atlan- tic City to remain untll September 1: Miss Thompson as the guest of her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh The counselor of the Spanish em- Dy, & bassy. Senor Don'Jusn Heancivee a8 JRAEY, Cardenas, has gone to Lenox, Mass., : where he wil} spend & fortnight at Evening the Aspinwall! House. French Military Attache And Mme. Dumont Hosts. The French military attachs and Mme. G. A. L. Dumont_entertained yery Informally ‘at luncheon yester- Among the guests were Gen. H. M. Lord, director of the bureau of budget, and Mr. Jean Parmentlier, head of the French financlal commis sion. The secretary of the Swiss legation, Dr. Ernest Brenner, has returned from Dark Harbor, Me., where he has been spending several weeks, The first secretary of the German embassy, Mr. A. C. Schillinger, had a company of four at lunch with him Yyesterday at the New Willard Hotel. The United States consul general at large in Europe, Mr. Ralph J, Tot- ten, who is in Washington for the conference with the director of the service, Mr, Carr, has recently been visiting his mother in Nashville, Tenn. The secretary of the Itallan em- bassy, temporarily attached, and Signora Falgrsl will sail from New York Thursday, August 10, aboard the Conta Rosso, for their home in Signor and Signora Falorsi On- Italy. have spent the early summer at tario, Canada. The United States consul general at large for SBouth America, Mr. Robert Frazer, jr., is the guest of Consul General Roger C. Tredwell. He is at- tending the conference called by the Becretary of State—Mr. Hughes—of consuls general,. with the director of ::he consular service, Mr. Wilbur J. arr, BSenor Ignacio Calderon, former min- Gowns One of a kind; won- derful models, that sold up to $110. Re-' duced to . That sold suitable for all occasions. ity and style. UP €0 85 o ciesoanisis CLEARANCE SAL Of Our Entire Stock of SUMMER MILLINERY ‘We still have a2 beaatiful assortment of high-grade hat. Is Now MRS. OSCAR WESTOVER, ‘Who, with her husband, Maj. West- A. is making a visit of over, U. 8. several months in Europe. of ‘the . Jerome Capt. and Mrs. Watt and Ensign Watt in New York. Capt. R. M, Watt, U. Mrs. Watt, have arrived from An- are at Bretton Hall New_York, where their sor M. Watt, jr. U. 8. N, ol has joined the: napolis and Hof Ens! R. Wi n, Mr. and Mrs. William Buxton New- ton left Washington this morning for They ratoga, Montreal, Quebec, Murray Bay and resorts in Saguenay river, the will also visit guest of friends. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Payson and Thompson, and Miss Fowler a8 the their daughter, Miss Elsie Payson, who have spent several weeks at the Marl- bourgh-Blenheim, Atlantic City, will go to their cottage ‘on North Shore, Mass., for August. Col. Robert M. Thompson entertained at luncheon yesterday at the Shinne- cock Hills Golf Club, at Southhampton. Former by tle Rest, Governor of Tllinois and Mrs. Frank O. Lowden, accompanied Miss Florence Lowden and Miss Harriet Lowden, have arrived at Cas- on Alexandria Bay, they will spend the remainder of where the summer. Mr. Lowden was for several years representative in Congress from 1llinois and both he and Mrs. den have hosts of friends here. They Low- returned a month ago from a Euro- pean trip, where they spent much of the winter. Every Sport Dress Mr. and Mrs. Herndon Morsell, with their son ';ndd da;‘lghtelll'—ln-ln Mr. and Mrs. ‘udor orsell, have gone B e i T Stor aa Every Dance Frock indefinite stay. Mrs. J. Borden Harriman Is visiting n-law and daughter, Mr. and Henry P. Russell, at Newport, her son Mrs. where they are spending the summer. Lieut Commander and Mrs. George llams, are in Washington for a few days and are at the Burlington Hotel Atlantic fleet. Miss Barbara Whitney, who has Henry was in New York been visiting Mr. and Mrs. White at Lenox, Admiral Williams will leave shortly to take command of the North yesterday and had lunching with her at Sherry’'s her cousins, Miss Joan Whitney and Mrs. John H. Whitney. Mme. wife of financl bassy, Ughet, and now former 1 attache of the Russian em- in charge of all Russian affairs in this country, was hostess at luncheon yesterday at the Among her guests were Princess Rospigliosi Rita-Carlton in New York. and the Duchess de Richelieu. Mr. Clarence been at his summer home, Rizik Brothers TWELVE THIRTEEN F e Street & Afternoon Dresses Mackay, who has South- ampton, for several weeks, left there last evening, accompanied by son. Mr. Willlam Mackay, for Loon Lake. in the Adriondacks, where they Flowered Georgette, Canton Crepe, Vei Georgette. to $78.50. Now $19.50 Hats That Were Selling for $7.50 to $25.00 Now Reduced to $3.50, $5, $7.50 and $10 This Sale is Werth Your Immediate Attention B Advance Shov.ving of New ‘Millinery Special Announcemen : ‘The Balance of the Summer Hat Stock of ; Maurice Hat Shop of 903 G St. N.W. on Sale With Us at One Low Price Choice, $1.95 t 1 Sold up $ 47.5_0 | $32.50 Sports Coats and Suits They are all typical “Duree” Hats, which stands for qual- his event. Skirts, styles. F, B, Munson. Mr. Munson Fur Bale Open 9:15 A.M. 2,000 DRESS SKIRTS will- be. in camp for thé remainder . season. Annfimmont i® made of the en- ent of Miss Puuline hter of Mr. and Mrs. :Il?una of Indianapol Frank is, to yer of this city. Every Silk Dress Every Cloth Dress Every Summer Dress Every Evening Gown Every Velvet Gown 9 Mr. Mr. and Mrs. William Livingston Crounse have gone to their sum- mer hom Spruce Cove, CThesuer, Nova Scotis. Mr. Crounss will return to Washington in a fortnight, but Mrs. Crounse will remain in Canada until the end of October. 14 Mrs. George Mercer and Mr. George Mercer, jr., have gone to Alexandria Bay, where they are guests of Mr, and Mrs Samuel H. Vandergrift. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Catlin of 76 S street northwest and Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Hunter of 219 T street north- t are motoring through Pennsyl- vania and New York, 'They will be {Continued on Ninth Page.) ROCIETY. Gomestic and return to Washingtop wbout Septem- | We Will™ =" e 3, Clean, mothproof «nd stor. _ your orlental, Tummer Cleaning Co 419 New Jersey Ave. Lincoln Befors or af 1481 tor Bustnaes ‘Boure, North 9189, CHAUMONT CAFE - 1836 EYE ST. N.W. Phone M. 3330 CHICKEN DINNERS Home_Cooki ng. Dinner Basket Luncheons for Auto and Picaic Epecial EW MANAGEMENT. Ertebacher Ten F 56 FOR TWO DAYS ONLY ALL SALES FINAL 1109-1111 G St. N.W. To Be Sacrificed at About Plain tailored and trimmed ssesses, even then only patronizin g We have always held to a very gi ism usually held regardin, decorated “Fur Shoi)" Y forded to thorough! devotes his entire time to this department, and will be very glad to wait en you personally and help you secure the best furs for your particular needs. s The items listed below will give you an idea of the wouderful values we are offering. - There are hundreds of others of equal merit. Marmeét Coats in the August s low as,.. inspect s Dress and Sports Skirts of every popular material. and many beautiful combinations. At 5% Values Up to $16.95 Sport and Dress Skirts of all-silk crepe de chine, nov- elty silks, baronet satins and woolen materials. Plain col- ors, plaids and stripes. Many pretty styles and colors. grad: 20 Cents on the Dollar The entire sample lines and surplus stocks of three lead- ing New York makers are included in this extraordinary sale At ‘8% Values Exqu wvariety The finest many Every wanted color Plain, pleated and fringed models. It is an opportunity that no woman can afford to miss, and if you will take our advice you'll buy several during this great sale. No C. O. D’s—No Refunds—N o Exchanges—All Sales Final At 1% Values Up to $8.98 Wash Skirts of fine-quality gabardines, fine twills an surf satins. Also Wool Tweed in fancy mixtures. e Dress Skirts, in of beautiful beautiful 3 times weekly Parties. Parties on Notice. Weekly or Monthly Rates, . What Inventory Does - At Erlebacher’s We have just finished taking inventory, which means every department has been overhauled thoroughly and thousands of bargains still remain. Wednesday and Thursday We Offer Our Entire Stock (New Fall Models NOT Included) Close 6 P.M. Up to $29.95 styles. silk crepes and plaid and striped woolen materials. The newest models. Colors and many char ) Buy Now and Save $20 to $200 on a Fur Coat Furs, like diamends, should be selected with all the care and skill that the average layman the stores known to be reputable and of proven merit, igh standard in merchandising, and, realizing the skeptic- the buying of furs, have aimed to have our newly enlarged and re- a place apart from the other departments, where plenty of daylight is af- t 1 furs while trying them on. We believe that furs which will not stand the sunlight in our store are not worthy of the M. Brooks & Co. label. This impertant branch of eur business is managed by a thoroughly expert fur buyer—Mr. Bay Seal Cape—This cap: 557.50 and ’ult-trlmmed. Made f skins. Requires an . price, price All fluw;'la‘n‘::l zf Marmot (é:;ll lsroln 50 to n the August Fur e, - “’:nber prices will be $85.00 to $179.50. . Ni Muskra: French Near-seal Coats—3¢ inches long, vull.\ shawl collar and. cuffs of Aus- tralijan opossum. Sep. tember Sale price, $18I s August Bale price. 135'00 ings. at a price. rice, . $167.50. e price. . September August Bay Seal Coats—40 inches long. Large, long e e A 5197 50 durk Taccoon shawl collar and cuffs and four- $245.00. August Sale . stripe border of _ self-fur. September price, $247.50. attractive model, with le. September $325.00, August be; Aan sate i 2365.00.. 52[0_00 t Comts—40 inches lon Made of very durable, heavy-furred ski; either chin or shawl collar; excellent lin. A coat for wear—not just a coat Au- gust Sale price............... Taupe Nutria Cape—Richly trimmed with collar and cuffs of self-fur. ming combinations. is 45 Inches long rom the choicest $135.00 $135.00 with clear, $198.50 A $269.00 very