Evening Star Newspaper, June 3, 1923, Page 53

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S0 CIETY. Tales of Well Known Folk In SociaAlr and Official Life New York's Full List of Debutantes With Coming- out Dates Announced—Capital Lags Behind. Ayhile Washington gathers up the logse ends of things social to make ready for the final curtain on the amenities, the sister cities—Balti- meére. Philadelphia and New York— are busy with next year's schedule. and, in the case of Gotham, the full 18 of buds has heen announced, to- ghther with the date of the coming- ouf ceremony. Such vigorous taking of time by the forelock is astounding to the capital, which is accepted as a rort of court city and must regulate its affairs entirely by the White House and by the residence and non- residence of officialdom and especially of the natio legislature. Mrs. John Henry Hammond's third daugh- fer, Miss Alice Vanderbilt Hammond, will make her bow on Thanksgiving eve in the town house of her mother, but in July and August she will be presented » Berks e contingent by her dmother. Mrs. Henry White. and August and September ahe will participate in the gayety of New York. Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt. daughter Willlam K. Vander- nd namesake of the of Marlborough, now will make her v December, of Mr. and Mr | Bill and nie former Duc] Mme. Jean alsan from one resort other through the summer. Mi; anor Franklin, whose brother, John M. Franklin, mar- | their ¢ i Cottage Naming Strenuous Pastime. Washington friends are interested in the news that Maj. Albert Arnold Sprague has accepted the position of commissioner of public work under the latest civic dispensation in the second city. Maj. Sprague was & frequent visitor to Washington in pre-war days with Mrs. Sprague, who was thé niece of the late Mar- shall Field and of Thomas Field, being the daughter of the only sister of the two eminent merchants. Both were entertalned by Mrs. Marshall Fleld. Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page and by other relatives. Coming of that ancient New England family. the Spragues, which had many repre- sentatives in the Minute Men and in the Massachusetts line. Mr. Sprague, though well past thirty-five. and was | married and had three children. and was thus exempt fin the military eense, enlisted at Fort Sheridan and prepared himself for a commission. As a shave-tail. he went across the sea with the 136th Infantry and soon rose to the rank of major. He served throughout the struzgie and received many military honors. Closely Identi- fled with the numerous projects of the business men of Chicago for the permanen auty and solidity of aj. Sprague has taken over the position of commissioner of public works with some definite ends in view. Chicago is as ambitious as Rome und o, and is casting off its raimen rick and putting on marble at te of speed. Many THE MRS. RAYMOND WHITE PARKE ride of May 14, who was Miss Dolores Buekingham. ;l!'!llts. engineers and architects say that the work is being done too rapidly and without sufficient thought of tomorrow. Maj. Sprague has a | committee under him, and the judg- { ment of experts to be sought in every | part of the world, will be consulted | before permits are issued. The Earl of Birkenhead. some tima lord high chancellor of Great Britain, is coming to this country in August. He comes, however. without a mis- sion and merely to mingle in the throng for a time and to learn at (Continued on Twelfth Page.) SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, JUNE 3 No Deliveries Made Tuesday 1923—PAR'T INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN SOCIETY, No Deliveries Made Tuesday W. . Woses & Sons ESTABLISHED 1861 3V Acres Devoted Exclusively to House Furnishings F Street and Eleventh Shrine Nobles and Guests Sy =Y e o e P (-1 T i == Greetings For your convenience we have established a registration bureau and two checking ladies is located in the Ladies’ Restroom, 1st floor rear; the entlemen’s checking room is in the business furniture de- partment, 1 1th street entrance. will be pleased to assist you inlocating your friends or giv- rooms; a checking room for the The registration bureau = R E Y =) ing you any information that you riay desire. It will be our pleasure to assist you in any way, so that your stay in Washington will be a pleasant one. ried Miss Emily Sloane Hammond.) mecond daughter of the John Henry | Hammonds, will be another important bud who will be associated with the amenities for Miss Alice Hammond and for Miss Consuelo Vanderbilt. A granddaughter of John D. Rockefel- ler, Miss Elaine McAlpin. daughter of Dr. and Mrs. D. Hunter McAlpin, will receive as much attention as Miss Abble Aldrich Rockefeller and will be feted in three cities beside New York, Newport, Cleveland and Boston. In Baltimore and Philadelphia the future helles are already being presented in pretty groups at horse show fetes and hunt balls, besides figuring in star L umal Rizik Brothers Imperial Council Session 1923 Souvenirs Authentic designs and colorings of rich, lasting brass and combination in Desk Sets of 8 pieces, superior grade and workmanship, $25.00 set. roles at numerous garden parties and &] fresco dances. Naming cottages is a strenuous pastime on Long Island and a trio of ®ay and vivacious belles, Miss Milli- cent Rogers, Mi ilin Mackay and Miss Cornelia Livingstone, have re- molved themselves into a first ald com- hand-embroidered — filet lace and chiffon combined with taf- feta decorations— fiEWLY arrived—handmade and Shrine Camel Inkstands...... $3.75 and $5.00 each Shrine Ash Receivers. . ...$1.50 each .Shrine Book Ends.......... ..$5.50 pair Shrine Pipe Racks......... . ...$3.50 each Shrine Tie Holders........ ‘ ...$3.00 each Beautiful Assortment of Pottery Perfume Burners Objects of real art electrically equipped to generate perfume odor by heat: sub- jects are in natural colors, blending in the color schemes for the boudoir. Fancy Parrots, $25.00 each. Fancy Cockatoos, $15.00 each. Pavlova, the dancing star, $15.00 each. mittee for the newcomers. Miss Liv- ingston's rents, the Goodhue Livingstons, call their place Nemo, no name, for simply could not de- cide on the proper title, and Miss Mackay accepts the misleading name, The Rest. for her summer play- Lingerie and Summer D grounds, which under her exclusive e EERSCS management, as her father is spend- ing the season In Scotland, is the liveliest place on the sound. No one knows why the Henry H. Rogers | namcd_their handsome villa and es- tate The Gin, but though Miss - cent would like to rechristen |t Lands End., it remains known under of a once favorite beverage. Mrs. Charles H. Sabin. who was Miss Polly Morton. =o well known here, has changed her estate to Bayberry .and, for its outstanding feature is the long hedge of bay, from the ber- ries of which the Christmas candles | are diped with much merriment and | ong Thanksgiving time. Summer Dresses of cotton. linen, organdie, voile, Swiss and printed— 22.00 to 35.00. TWELVE THIRTEEN nd A large contingent of The Dancing Girl.... $15.00 each The Girl with the Hat......$10.00 each The Ballet Girl...... $10.00 each The Flower Bowl .....$10.00 each Beautiful Hand-carved or Hand-painted Inlaid ‘Mahogany Book Ends, $4.00 pair up. Solid Brass Desk Sets, pad and 3 to 8 piece sets, $6.00 up. Fancy Silk and Cretonne Covered Pillows, round, oval and odd shapes, $1.00 up. Art Lamp and Shade Salon To enter a room softly aglow with lovely light intensifies ones appreciation of its atmosphere and charm. Attractive, carefully selected lamps here and there diffuse a mellowness, an air of luxurious warmth, that adds incalculably to the beauty of the home. The most exquisite possibilities of effective lighting are realized in Moses' lamps. We desire to emphasize the great value and popularity of our Bridge. Floor and Table Lamps. Not only design but quality of base should determine the quality of shade and vice versa. It is our object to match bases and shades in quality as well as design. of finest material and workman- ship, at popular prices, mostly exclusive here. ---The Linen Shop— $5,000.00 worth of Real Italian Lace-trimmed Pure Linen Pieces: also hand-drawn and embroidered pieces of real beauty at 10% to 25% less than regular prices. These exclusive designs are in Table Covers, 36 to 90 inches, Scarf Sets in 3 and 4 piece lengths. Oval Scarfs and Servers, 7 to 13 piece sets. Oblong Scarfs and Servers, 7 to 13 piece sets. Oval Servers, Oblong Servers, Centerpiec_eé. Scarfs and Doylies, at greatly reduced prices, on finest linen. Boudoir Lamps and Shades Table Lamps and Shades... ..$6.75 up ....$24.75 up ....$4.50 up Crystal Shades for Boudoir Lamps, white and colors ve..-$3.00 up Fancy Shields of silk or parchment.........$2.00 up Imported Carrickmacross Lace-trimmed Linens. Floor Lamps and Shades. . These fine lace pieces rival the handmade linens in design Bridge Lamps and Shades and finish. The vogue of Egyptian designs are here met in the wanted sizes of Table Covers, Centerpieces, Oval and Oblong Servers, Doylies and Scarfs at special prices. Bleached Pure Linen Tablecloths and Napkins, matched designs in' the wanted sizes in a most varied assortment of designs, mostly exclusive with us. of Fashion NOVELTY. expressed in good taste, gives to foot- wear a charm and distinction found nowhere else in apparel. Hence, in the tasteful “styles of youth” featured here, women of all ages find their ideals realized and their needs well served. THE sport and dress styles now on display are notably smart, well fitting. comfortable and in perfect taste. All the requirements of active Table Torchiers of real art Individual Silk Shades, 4-inch to 24-inch....$1.00 up Individual Parchment Shades, 12-inch to 22- 3 1w womanhood are met in the range of styles identi- Cloths, 2x2V "yards -.$7.50 up fied by the Dorothy Dodd name stamped on every / Cloths, 2x3 vards ......$10.50 up Candlesticks of mahogany, brass and hand- pair. = wrought design brass, in new models..... $1.00 up Jlustrated are but a few of the many models | we are featuring which are developed in White Kid White Reigncloth Genuine White Buck White Pro-Buck Cloths, 2x2 yards .......$6.75 up Napkins, $8.50 dozen up. Larger sizes in proportion. Gift Suggestions for the June Bride 7.00 12.50 41.50 37.50 Price Range \' Mahogany Low Boy. ; $5. 50 to $10 ’ Footstools, covered in selection of covers......ooeunn Y ) Mahogany End Tables y i Mahogany Colonial Drop-leaf Table. . Mahogany and Cane Magazine Stand... Mahogany Gate-leg Table Mahogany Colonial Sewing Table. Mahogany Priscilla Sewing Table. Mahogany Secretary Desk Mahogany Ladder-back Hall Armchair Mahogany Tilt-top Table. .. ILarge Size Cedar Chest o Mahogany Tea Wagons, equipped with removable glass tray, 4 rubber-tired wheels and drawer in 1 h s e IS e s e e e AN D.50 Mahogany Cane Wing-back Armchair or Arm Rocker. 20.00 Mahogany Fireside Arm Rocker or Armchair, covered in velour Or tapestry...ueespeonmoscoassocoscan 39.50 Lacquered Gate-leg Table. . .cocenrerons . 62.00 Walnut Hope Chest.........q. . 75.00 \‘ The Shopping Center—11th and G Sts. Established 1877. A. Lisner, Presiden SHOE DEPARTMENT—Second Floor, - Lacquered Tilt-top Table....o.iernisiuisinmninnnes 33.00 Purchases forwarded prepaid to any, shipping pointintheU.S.

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