Evening Star Newspaper, December 10, 1922, Page 53

- "SOCIETY.” Brazilian Embassy Secretary and Wife = Are Adept Lihguists Madam Gracie Deep in Plans for Winter When Fire Invaded Sunderland Place Home. The secrotary of the Brazilian em- hassy is like so many of the promi- nent men of his country of English descent and the tongue of hig fore- fathers s spoken in his home quite as much as the soft musical Portu- Euese. Mme. Gracie, though she much prefers to be called Mrs. Gracle, is for the nonce the chatelaine of the Bra- zilian emuaiey, and since the ambas- sador is a bachelor, will preside on all formal occasions there. She was deep in plans for the winter when her home in Sunderland place was almost disrupted by a fire, which, happily discovered in_ time. before much harm w ne. But the result is that the drawing room is vather smu the heating paratus must be replaced and mean- ti is depending on Eas spring from Para- assed two Both are natives of Rio de d most of thelr ves there and both come of well known and distingulshed Scotch and English ancestry. Mr. Gracie is of the fourth generation from the Sam- uel Gracie who came to fight for Brazillan independence. He considers himself entérely a Brazilian though he has much blood oiher than Portu- zuest in h i w before her Hime and she i Doth her mother's ilies of men who ave helped t Brazil and have acted a part i its history granddaughter and father” v Harper. Her other belongs to the same family als p rnestine Harper. Edueated in the fine French convent outside of Rio, conducted by tiie nuns of Sion, Mrs. Gracie studied several cars in Paris and in Brussels. has an excellent soprano volce & has been very popular in her o home and in the Paraguyan cities MISS ELIZABETH MARBURY BEALE, nd Mrs. Robert S. of yesterday after- presented at a tea hington Club. Harriet Love. Miss Alice Mil- burn, Miss Lispenard Seabury. M Cecil Lester Jones, _.\li&! Louise An- Helen Campbell, Miss Lillian son. Miss Laura Bryn and Mi abeth Taylor Jones. Mr. Malcolm McConihe is chairman of the men’s floor committee. and as- sociated with him will be Mr. Fred- erick H. Brooke, Mr. Alexander Brit- ton, Mr. Thomas Bradley, Mrs. James Crawford, Mr. Victor Cushman, Col. Matthew A. De Laney, Judge Milton Elliott, Col. Reginald Foster, Mr. Ross Gravener, M George Garrett, Mr. Hamson Gary, Mr. Charles Hagner, Mr. Chester Flather. Mr. William Bowie Clarke, Mr. W Reeve Mr. ter. Is, Mr. nd Dr. Davenport White. . De Laney will make the pres- entations to the ladies of the receiv- ing line. First Anniversary Tea by Mu Phi Epsilon Alumnae The Washington Alumnae Club of Mu Phi silon will celebrate fits firat anniversary by giving a tea this THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., DECEMBER 10, 1922 PART 2. 'W%WW%WW%GW%W "SOCIETY.' REVEVE or VALUE in Gifts—fetleft: Smart Brushed Wool Sweaters, $5.00 These brushed wool Sweaters of pure mohair are in an attractive striped design and come in the want- brown and buff are most unusual Handkerchiefs of Finest Linen Hand Embroidered, Initials or Corner Designs Women'’s French Handmade Hand- embroidered Pure Linen Initial Hand- kerchiefs, with colored rolled edges. 75¢c each. Women's Pure Linen Handker- chiefs;_some with hand-embroidery, others in colored linen with embroid- Gold Stripe Silk Stockings Beautiful in appearance, and the silk stockings that wear. These won- derful stockings of silk, 100% pure and with the protecting gold stripe With Lisle Garter Hems— All sizes and shades, $2.00 pair. With All Silk Garter Hems—All colors and all shades, $2.75 pair. With Hand-drawn Openwork Clocks—Very beautiful indeed, $3.50 & $4.25 pair. Only at Jelleff's—the Silk Stocking Shop of Washington ’ Centemeri Kid Gloves A wardrobe of these exquisite Gloves—three or a half dozen pairs in an imported box. \What a wonder- ful gift! Or just a single pair with solve the gift problem! Very special—2 pearl clasps for street wear, French kid with pique sewing and novelty embroidery: black, white, mode, browns, grays and castor. A 83.54_) Grade, Special for Christmas, $2.25 pair Centemeri Evening Gloves. 8. 12, 16 and 20 button lengths. $4.50 to $9.00 pair Umbrellas Make Superb Gifts Special, $7.50 Grosgrain bordered silk, in navy. brown, purple, green and red; also an all black umbrella, all amber handies, malacca and leather handles, white for comfort, and en- |derson, Miss Thom s 2 : = A s : , = t is out of the question. | liss ed slip-over model with round or V are just the stockings to give for the stamp of Centemeri, which stands bakelite or amber trimmed, handles morocco, call, vachette. cowhide: Gracie came to Wash- neck. The color contrasts of blue, Christmas. for all that is good in gloves—to finished with rings, leather loops or fitted with mirror and coin pur: straps. Exquisite Neglige of Crepe de Chine Crepe de Chine Negliges, in blac navy, copenhagen blue and purpl loose models, neck and sleeves fin- ished with hemstitching. An attrac- tive gift. $6.95. P. S.—Pecep into the new gray shop ior underwear and negliges for gifts. 1216 F St. N.W. Leather B t Savi Black, Tan and Navy Blae Special, $5.00 Real lcather handbage in pin seal, Silk or leather lined, pouch or en- velope shape, one or two strap han- dles. Many are the attractive “Le Garde” bags with the hidden-away pocket for guarding against loss of currency. Dressy Silk Costume Blouses $8.95 A truly remarkable group of the newest materials and styles in these lovely silk blouses. Crepe de chine, all-over lace, printed silks and paisley, in_exguisite color combinations of Jat the home of ery, also hand-initialed. 50c each. brown, muffin, b d garet Caldwell Lancaster in . 5 : 1, . bisque. navy an Park. Several members of the club Women’s Pure Linen . Handker- black. Featuring the hip length organizations here. will be heard in voice and violin chiefs, with hand-embroidery and round neck. long or <hort slecve the music lover whi numbers. Among the guests are Miss striped border design. Box of 3.$1.25. ol The opera house test in the world and as as can be gathered toget d at government exy pri which seem ach winter the best of new operas heard and especially those by Brazilian masters of which the very names. much less the music, are Edith Athe! Abram: Morgan Bradford. M Paul Blevdon, Miss Jean Bab- . Representative and Mr: Cable. Mrs. Dorothy Hamlin Elizabeth Daniels. Richard Daniels, Mr. and Mrs. Dowler. Mrs. L. Goodhue, M Mr: son, Mrs. Walter Hilton, Mi H. Howe, Miss Wil- Mise Vol %%%@2%%%%%%%“@%%%@%%%%%%%%% 1216 F St. N.W. CHRISTMAS unknown in this country. are en-|lard Howe, Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Hood, joyed for almost eight months of the | Mr. and Mrs. P‘ederlck Klinge, Mr. Year. : and Mrs. Joseph Morgan. Mr. and Mrs. i There ar'; ’two pr;!!y nu}e s'oldfl“- E.‘A \&;Durr. dM{f and Mr‘s,( IQ:" Salle o for lemg haired maids in the Gracie family,|Spier, Mr. and Mrs. Schmitt, Mr. and A 'I'l.n U 5 = = is six, and Mirlam, not | Mrs. Edward Snyder, Miss Evelyn t S nus! op “Vanity Fair” Glove Silk are in every way Eleanor Watson, Mr. and vuu’ 31.15 quite five. like Scotch eyes and pal Sies, with deep blue transparent skin ot that sturdy race. They speak Eng- lish almost entirely, though they know Portuguese and French equally as well. They are much interested in rl_ Wagner. Miss M. R. Sam- mons and Miss Lillian Pace. Extra Specials in MEN'S Handkerchiefs where one finds gift merchandise from Cen- temeri, Mark Cross, Sorosis, Vanity Fair and other Yreat houses which stand for quality. \'anity Fair quality glove silk, tai- jored top and self straps. Reinforced under arms. “Vanity Fair” Glove Silk Lace Trimmed Handmade Blouses, $5.00 Six beautiful styles from two of the country’s leading makers and offercd * for so the titular i i ¢ ot SaEfoURls Men’s Pure Linen Handkerchieis = . Bloomers, $2.45 at a special price. All with filet 1 s santa RIS Se ial red with t4-inch hems and hand-embroid- Where one finds only select assortments. Well reinforced and generously cit on V. Taxcas or Peter Pan collas . . for Christmas giftx. initials. 50c. R . ot £ LLosiel) c . X or rs R Gnkiovi o Cikme St o ced tls SR L hiehs whether from at home or abroad. it R b M0 e rriends | trip down the chimney things to chiidren i rovel and sts them profound re both YOUDR. ties, and have entered into their new duties with zeal and enthusiasm. They are fond of danc- ing and have been enjoying the un. wonted actifity of Washington in »n. and which always marks the “little season. Children's Home Ball Box Demand Is Heavy| While it i vet too early to obtain a | t of the boxholders for | ing elsewhere. Iso repair amd remodel fur garments into st THE FRENCH FUR SHOP 726_13th St. N.W._ __Phene Main_1706. LADIES’ SUITS Cleaned & Pressed Spindlers, 607 12th N. W—¥ain 2704 We Call & Deliver. RERVELVEREVRVEER with initials in script or block letter C.. Men's Plain Linen Handkerchiefs, pure linen; full size. 25c. pe — 30 Where one finds always courteous and helpful service—and always VALUE! Gift Wrapping—Personal Service Bureau Gift Suggestion Desk, Specially Helpful to Men Gift Gertificate—to Give When in Doubt These are specially priced groups. but full sizes and first quality. Philippine Gowns and ness of these dainty blouses. U7, < S complete 1 the Children’s County Home ball, al- | i Exquisite Hair Bands ways o premost charity func- B . > Tans ut wna Washington season, and | Silk Petticoats Chemise $2.00—$3.50—$5.00 which is to be held December 26 in i $5.90—$7.50—$8.50 $3.95 and $5.00 Grades A gorgeous array of frosted gold the salon des nations of the Wash H o - and silver leaves: of silk lcaves in ington Hotel, a partial list of those [ Beautiful styles, in jersey and ra- $2.95 ll‘d_ $3.95 . pastel shades: of black and silver or e made reservations for the | ! dium, fine ‘pleated flounces, or 0Of fine quality nainsook; gowns it gold leaves: plain leaves with rose- who have made reser i | G o ed ith s % v straightline models, trimm wil square, round and V necks. elabo- buds. rhinestone and colored stone ball was obtalned from Mrs. James W. Wadsworth, jr., who, as p of the Children’s Country supervising the sale of boxes. i In this connection .it was learned ! that the demand for boxes is heavy, augurs well for the suc- cess of the ball from not only a social but a charitable standpoint. There re twenty-eight boxes surrounding he salon, known for its decorative scheme as the gald ballroom. Secretary Mellan and M Wads- worth have takes boxes, and others: who have made meservations include . Robert Woods Bl Mrs. Wil- Mrs. Henrietta B. and this fac tuff, Mrs. Robert Hitt. Mr Johnston, Mrs. Frederick H. Brooke, . Thomas Bell ney, Countess Szechenyi. Mrs. Richard H. Townsend, Mme. Hauge and Mrs. £ Traditional brilliancy of insured through the activity saman and Mrs. H. H. Kers Miss Patricia_Alinsa. chairman of T T A LA T T LA A A T T T T THE RELIABLE self folds; others embroidered in self colors or ribbon trimmed. Black, navy. silver, tiffan, wallflower, cocoa, purple, rubelite brown whirlpool and jade. Sorsis-;A New Arrival and will go well with any colored Silk Underwear for Gifts Crepe de Chine Chemise, of good quality, in flesh color, white, orchid sky biue and peach, elaborately trim- med or filet and val laces. $2.95. Radium Silk, Crepe de Chine and orchid and white; yokes trimmed with val or filet insets, also tailored Beautiful Beaded Bags, will be i | O e anktee haated 1l Satin Chemises, unusual values, in Just Received From Abroad, de Luxe for Gifts ompos the ! $11.00 flesh color, white, orchid, sky and - Lo ' $6.95 - i i peach; exquisitely lace trimmed or Gorgeous color combinations in $300 to $650 . to $30. \ Bronze Kid Colonial Pumps with hemstitched models. $3.95. Oriental and Persian designs in these Nothing more genuinely appre Oi fine, delicate net trimmed with i the new Spanish heel, very attractive Crepe de Chine Gowns, in_flesh, silk lined draw-string or frame bead- ciated as a gift. New arrivals this real filet, Irish and Venise laces and delicately embroidered by hand; also real lace, Bertha and panel collars in ed bags. Also silk knitted canton crepe and jetbags with cut steel rately embroidered in sprays and floral designs; chemises in built-up shoulder and self-strap models. A special purchase. A Fur Coat—the Gift week in coats and capes of moleskin, caracul, Hudson seal combined with effects. Others more elaborate. up to $20.00 each. NI < cl New Bertha Collars D o SUPER-ELECTRIC o s e Eetvei dels with picot edge. $3.95. beads. duch d pri 1 wi' T A almost col lete roster ress 1S season. models w1 e . 3 S. {oli: [ y—il ivii luchesse n nees C/ B Tt nn s 7 . good for P g Kolinsky—individual models and princess laces other popular girls of society, the w shmg M chm «roup which adds so much to the a a e B beauty of a“ha‘ljl‘ h‘d"ldudll:g; Miss A ERRY Margaretta Vood. 8 uise An- REAL M A . . . n Exceptional Offering of Fine trice Beck, Miss Cora v in, Miss Isa- bel Crawford, Miss Virginia Edwards, Miss Delphine Heyl, Miss Anna Ham- lin, Miss Eli anna, Miss Anne Nancy Hoyt. Miss Mary . Miss Frances Hampson, Miss Neville John- son, Miss Ellen Bruce Lee, Miss Helen T. Seure. Miss Alice Mann. Miss Ce- cella McCallum, Miss Zilla MacDou- gall. Miss Charlotte MacDougall, Miss “arolyn Nash, Katharine derson, Miss B: rjorie Wright, Miss Elizabeth Kemp. Gift Suggestions XMAS GIFT That Will Bring Real Joy to Your Wife Xmas Day and Everv Wash Day She will remember your thoughtfulness of this gift supreme, because it will do away with wash day worries, which are dreaded by every little housewife. The Best Washing . Machine Made —not because we say so, but because thousands of house- wives all over the United States say it is. Beaver New Coats Arrive Of luxurious fabrics and trimmed with sumptuous furs. $125.00 Earlier prices have been $145.00 to $175.00 for such coats as these. Squirrel Taupe Fox - Platinum Wolf The collars are voluminous and so designed that Dresses ing from 34 to 46. Dinner Dresses Poiret Twill Only one or two of each model, but about 50 dresses all told, in sizes rang- In this collection are: All Daytime Dresses Afternoon Dresses N 2 Of the season’s best materials, including Chiffon Velvet Georgette Crepe $49.50 ’ MR IU‘ LSRRI &h&h&’i&h&%fl&g BHITERIRB AN ( Satin Canton Canton Crepes : Figure at left—Becoming frock of flat, crepe with Paisley trimming, of long lines with lace vestee and full they are equally lovely open or fastened; the cuffs are all furred in close-fitting elbow or wide flaring styles. Fabrics include Gerona, Marvella Diagonal Luster and Glamora Sold on Terms to Please You —and now selling at a Special Price, so feasonable you can’t afford not to buy it now. Monogrammed Statlonery _ Fountain Pens and Pencils Desk Sets and Book Ends Teather Novelties Capd Cases and Bill Folds Diaries and Address Books Memorandum Books (W AN T N SQEDEDELETELERED __'_w&_“—w“éé%ié%@@m DEREDVEDERER Folioy 5 L A Manicure and Scissors Sets 4 = ol : = sleeves forming cape back ; cascade down g Clgarette Cases - Newest styles, including new sheath-like coats with side faced with the Paisley : brown, cocoa, $49 50 > A R s B their draped fronts and wrappy sleeves. The side fasten- navy . e S o ing coat with wing back. The long-waisted blouse back; the slim line wrap with shoulder yoke. Navy, black., Malay, Genoese red, kit fox, Zanzibar, Hawaiian blue and Koran. _Figure at right—All daytime dr'ess of satin-faced 7 pebbly crepe, having long slenderizing lines, with flange down side of broadcloth ; embroidered in Bulgarian colors; long flowing sleeves with tight cuff; self $4 Brasw and Copper Noveltics Clectric Co. 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