Evening Star Newspaper, August 5, 1923, Page 34

Tales of Well Known Folk In Social and Official Life Will Win Hand of Miss Grace Vanderbilt. The persistent rumor that Lord Tvor Spencer Churchill, younger of the two sons of the former Consuela Vanderbilt, first wife of the Duke of Mariborough, now Mme. Jean Faisan of Nice, is waging a sucs for the hand of his cousin 3 Vanderbilt, so well known In Wash- ington, is interesting to a number of friends. Lord Ivor said to resem- ble his late uncle. Churchill, and to bition. which is e ach his father, the duke, and his older brother the Marquis of Blandford. Lord Randolph was a power in the political and social realms of his day and completely overshadowed hi: brother, the duke, who had a particu- angled matrime career, which the pr nt duke ing in the only is one ot the large | ciety i goes in for politics she is the lassie to aid him. just as Lord Randolph was [ since the exploft of their wives with | he accepted the post of minister to helped by his American wife, Jennie |Sir Horace Byatt, admitted the ladies | Belgium in 1913 because he desired a into a full sharé of the expedition, | quiet place to finish a novel Jerome that was. Though the rumor | of the engagement between Lord, Iver Spencer-Churchill and Miss Van- derbilt lacks official confirmation, it i generally accepted as true by their scores of friends and relatives on this side. Mme. Falsan has lately been er son. the Mar- entértained at % Club in honor It and her daughter hess of Roxburghe, 50 a cousin of these ladies, hag invited them to hou arty the end of August at Floors' Castle, at h Lord Ivor will be a guest. quis of Bl the Ameri Many Washingtonians read with re- gret that the fine home which Charles Warren Fairbanks erected in Indian- apolis while he was serving as e Presid and over which h Fairbanks presided so hospitably. been sold to a syndicate of realto and that the mansion is alread process of demolition to make room ky-scraping office buildings. ertained many dis- in this new home and boulevard of Indianapo- the time of its com- word 3 elegance. President Mrs. Roosevelt were guests there in 1908, and all through the vears preceding Mr. Fair banks' return to private life member: of the Senate 1 the big wigs of th Roosevelt administration were feted last in and in_ failing zime was ush- ntertain so elab- mer times, but there therings of the the American Revolu- en some elaborate dinners and [ the four sons Warren Fairbanks. but one. F ird. lives in Indianapolis. but he had built his own home befor: his father's death and did® not | to take over such a huge establish- ment. Mrs. Adelaide Fairbanks Tim- mons lived in her parents’ home for too. wearied of ast four vears to a banker in the city Martha_Peabod ungest_of | o of Gen and s | S e, | Grenadier | the Dardanelles | will a_hero of The weddir place in the Peabody home hant the first wee 1. aftcr 2 wedding § to meet the will find a on_ Commonwealth Miss Peabody. like her sister Syl now Mrs. B. Mason Hamlin, is | among the blonde beauties of Boston and has been one of the active mem- bers in the various clubs, especially in the feminine frolics of the Somer- set Club, of which her father is a support ! ond sister, Ros : 1 stess in the section of -Long Island. ymes of a military yurnemouth and was educated College, afterward When he was mus, he accepted an offer representative of the Rosly Prowse about astbourne joining the army tered out in 1 from a Hi and itry for about u member of the Cluh and is an all-around an. being ut home in the polo well as in_ golf country riding. Al of Gen. P daughters are noted for graee dle and for leaders in the various country v is the grandson anthropist whose ¥ been erected in Exciting tales are coming out of f s | chant East Africa about thé hunting prow- ess of Mrs. Charles Curtis and her sister-in-law, Mrs. Dick Curtis, who accompanied their husbands on an expedition undértaken to obtain specimens for the scientific circles which fill the z00s of the United States with rare serpents. The men of the expedition were in the jungles nd the ladies had accepted the in- vitation of Sir Horace Archer Byatt, governor general of British Tangan- vika, to hunt pythons and cobras. The two American ladles, being close to each other when they spled a glant python, succeeded in bagging and holding him until help arrived. They were complimented by the gov- ernor. and the news of their exploit broadcasted all over the world. Charles Curtis, wife of one of the staff of the Ne Natural History vas Miss Anita Grosvenor, a cousin of Gilbert Grose venor of this ecity. New Yorker and was Ml years ago. and they are now in the thick of the jungle seeking venomous and unique |years all that he penned was oflicial reptiles on which experiments will be made for the penefit of the victims [ sorrows during of their fangs. The party will re- turn to New York in October. Charles Dickens’ beloved homa Gadshill, on the Dover road from Lon- Mrs. | Of Buffalo, the guext of Mixx rk Museum of | ntreet. Mrs. Dick Curtis|{who would be s Edith | for permission to inspec S JEAN HO| Harrixon, in her home on moring at his doors the prem- ested to r. Whitloc! ises, was sug Friends of A all that came the war and for the next e business and the story of Belgium's the great struggle. Besides, Mr. Whitlock, though enjoy- 8 ing a visit to the de, has no desire for expatri owning property in Engl practically means that. With Mrs. don, was sold at public auction last | Whitlock he has been renewing week and this despite the frantic ef- forts of the Dickenslans to ralse a sum large enough to buy it as an- other of the shrines devoted to the memory of the novell But they failed in their efforts, and this home, which, perhaps. occupies a more im- portant place in English letters and has been described oftener than any other, goe . into private ife as the property of a London mer- who y announced that he purchased this freehold as a home and not for a museum. Dick- ens’ lovers will be the losérs, for under all the tenants since the great master laid down hi; after writ- ing the last words in “Edwin Dréod" the home has been freely open to those who sought it in the reverent upirit called forth by its memories. Dean Hole, the illustrious English vine and rosarian, lived there f eral years and he has written charming description of every por- tion of it in his memoirs. To this admirer of Dickens, the Rev. Sumuel Reynolds Hole,, for almost forty years dean of the Rochester Cathedral Chapter. the world of let- ters owes the recording of the names he fake books on that secret door which Dickens had i sev Cats’ Lives in 9 vols,” with some dozen others of equally amusing names. A recent awner of Gadshill » out the partition which divided the library proper from the inner den. where Dickens was writing “Edwin Drood” when death called him, and the door covered with these painted books and their titles was placed in the Dickens museum in Devonshire Terrace, London. is of interest that among the American bidders fo; Ashill was Mr. Brand Whitlock, who, after retir- ing from diplomacy, has returned to his former avocation of writing. The prestige attaching to ownership of dshill made a werful appeal to Mr. Whitlock, who in London looking after the publi- tion of his latest novel, “J. Hardin which has begun to run this country. took a second in he thought, | when' the average number of touris gflmnmmmnmmnnflmmmmnufim’w E Bring in this ad befere Au, = gust 12 g Expert Marcel. . 75¢ Shampooing . . . 50¢ Hair Dyeing. . $4.95 = Hot Oil Shampoo . . $2.00 Manicuring ... . 50c MISS FLEET Lats of Lansburgh & Bro, and Wesdward & Lothrep MISS ALICE MOTLEY Late of the Corkery Hair Shop Garden Rose Beauty Parlor 1110 H Street N.W. %fiml- 2224. Expert Secvice i == = = = = A (T B $00T S38EsIeessLseeseess acquaintances in London and there- 33 *0 Wonderful skins fashioned into wonderful garments by workmanship—that's the kind of Fur Coats Blum's spread before you in this biggest of all August fur sales this house has ever held. wonderful 3eeeseesseesseesesseessssttsstssies $3333332322232328283232823288883283838332. abouts and will sail for home on the Leviathan. The Whitlocks atill re- tain their citizenship in Téledo and both have developed a political turn. Though Lady Astor never neglects her constituents, it must be conceded that she gives a faif share of atten- tion to "her own country people ‘Wwhether permanently domiciled England or visitors. Lord Astor and his wife are entertaining a_large house party at Clevedon, at Taplow in Bucks, and one-half of their guests are Americans, while a good sprink- ling of the Briton: strong American affliation: Post Wheelers were there for a few days, but their time is wo divided into frac- tions that this makes a long visit for them. Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Tree, the latter formerly Nancy Perking 1d- before her marriage, are there and so is the younger Miss Perkins, Alice, who made her bow to the king and queen at the last drawing room. The Marchioness of Curzon and her | Franklin Square ‘[ I r—'.i'('otel—’Jm | A 14th Street at Very Special Sunday ===DINNER MENU=— $7.50 Just a cool. refined, S auier environment 2 that satisties. SIX COURSES. Special $ | 3-Course l 1 Dinner Daily. * 'AUGUST 5 daughter, Miss Marcella Duggan, and her stepdaughter, Lady Alexandra Curzen, have passed the last two weeks with the Astors, and the Mar- quis and Marchioness of Huntley, the latter formerly Mrs. James McDonald . 1923—PART 2 Clevedon, having come for Ascot day and remained through the summer. A violent controversy rages be- tween modists and mantua makers in London and Paris about where the fashionable walst line {s to be lo¢ated of this city, will be their guests the middle of August. Miss Alice Astor, the daughter of the late John Jacob Astor and his first wife, is frequently with her distinguished cousins at Clévedon. Bhe is a retiring young girl in rather delicate health and spends much of her time at resorts. The Clay-Spenders, Mrs. Clay Lord Astor's only sister, are al this coming season. Paris is all for fixirg the present mode just above the hips. with the skirt as loose and roomy as during the summer. London is for something snugger and the smart taflors of that big town have their mannequins displaying some acceptable-looking cloth robes with being | a waist where nature assigned it and so at fitted closely into a belt from which AUGUSfT SALE FURS Presents an opportunity to secure high- grade Furs and Fur Garments at great savings. Get our eéstimate on Repairing and Re- modeling of Furs and Fur Garments. 1336 F STREET MAIN 3936 the skirt is gathered as in an older day. The couturieres of Paris, who really its fashion dictators. have proclaimed all things loose and wide with & decided Egyptian tendency in straight, baggy effects and elaborate | trimming in embroidery or bead work. Mrs. Peter Goelet Gerry, who is re- turning this week from Paris, whers she purchased extensively for the coming autumn and winter, has sev- (Continued on Fourteenth Page.) 1217 Conn. Ave. A Shop of Individuality During August We Will Offer All Our Smart, High-Class Ladies’ Apparel at - 33V5% Off Gowns for all occasions, Wraps, Capes and Coats for steamer, moun- tain or motor use; Blouses, Novelties. Sweaters, Skirts, All Splendid Values Hats from We've selected these, one or two here, three or four there, picking up the cream of the finest fur garment manu who deal only with fur headquarters in the * the finest pelts brought in by the most <killful trappers thing be richer—or finer—than these ? Here’s the Whole Story Select the ccat you like and pay $5 cash. That coat is at once placed in cold storage, where it is safe and insured at our expense, ‘When you are ready for it, it will be ready for you, and the safekeeping has not cost you awaiting your call in the fall or early winter. anything. == A Few of the Wonderful Values $55 COATS, 40 and 45 inches, | i et borderncotrs and " $49. 75 cuffs. lined. $89. LINE COATS, 40 and 45 inches mate: cuffs. $14950 48-inch GREAT NORTHERN SEAL CAPE, with mushroom collar; handsomely lined | with Price and $5950 CONEY ) $225 MARMOT COAT, with raccoon collar and cuffs; lined throughout with splen- did quality silk. An ullv i exceptional value at Besutitelly sib| the August Sale Price, August Sale Price, $250 48-inch NORTH- ) ERN SEAL COATS, with shirred reversible striped collar and bell cuffs. Attractive crepe lining. August Sale Price .95 and $9750 SEA- i '$79.50 rial bell or turned-up Elegantly silk lined. “ with self- J $29950 VALUE 48- inch GREAT NORTH- ERN SEAL COAT, with crushed collar, reversible stripes on collar, sleeves and bot- tom. Pointed sleeves. Attractive silk lining. |$99.50 silk. August Sale | J for .. J 1 lf$l49.50 $174.50 } fszos.so A stunning garment in | our August Fur Sale | Blum’s Broad Protecting Guarantee! ‘We never have a dissatisfied patron in our August $5.00 Up . —————————— | 2922229222922222229222922222822282228229222922209222999208942490200022003928299223384233383338333983333333333334 cturers in New York, r North” that handle Can any- tt%!‘&XS3233883833833381833:tt!238333382&333222“3222!322323222_2!2“288“2223”3!!3 14322283222222243233422434484344 Fur Sale, because our sweeping guarantee to keep the garment, and the lining, too, in first-class wearable con- dition for a full year from date of purchase is a sure satisfaction in all your dealings. Still More Remarkable Specials $595 HUDSON SEAL ) quality. Either plain In the August Fur Sale 1 t L T T T T R B T e I I S TS T T AL TS R T Ve — scientifically corrects perspiration odor Comparatively few people gives perfect protection for suffer daily with excessive all day. And it vanishes perspiration moisture. But af once from the skin nearly everyoneis troubled and is non-greasy! Thus constantly with the disa- you may use it without greeable odor of underarm danger of staining clothing. perspiration, 2 regardless of Just when you need it most degree of moisture. —when dressingtagotaan affairwhere personal dainti- nessmust beirreproachable! Soft and smooth, Creme Odorono will never harden. It is very economical, too; atube lasts, with daily use, a month or six weeks. For every-day depend- ence or for quick, special occasion use to supplement liquid Odoreno, you will find Creme Odorono a dependable convenience, which, once tried, you can never do without. Sovalu- able in traveling, too. Ask $1950 EXTRA SIZE] NORTHERN SEAL COATS, | intertined and stayed; good !'3155 silk lining; 48 inches long. . In the August Fur Sale (Dyed Muskrat), a gar- or silk lined, with } $499.50 1322333 ¢3823324232423848223432422431 $325 48-inch GREAT NORTHERN SEAL COAT, Viatka trimmed mushroom collar and cuffs, Handsome- y lined with eith jilk }[‘ $250 crepe. August Sale Prlce_J Itis to give effective pro- tection against this blight on daintiness that Creme Odorono is intended. Only after exhaustive laboratory researchhasit been brought to scientific perfection by the makers of Odorono. Creme Odorono, the de- lightful new vanishing cream deodorant, is differ- ent fromany other cream or paste deodorant. Its princi- ple of action and composi- tion are altogether new and sclentifically carreot. . for it wherever Odorono is Used every moming, it sold; large tube, 25¢. Creme ODO-RO-NO $425 HUDSON SEAL | + $315 EXTRA SIZE FULLY ] GUARANTEED FRENCH SEAL COATS, with collar L$Z45 of dyed Skunk and rich silk lining. Sizes 48 to 54.} August Sale Price........... $375 HUDSON SEAL COAT, with squirre] | COATS, especially at- collar ‘and cuffs lndL tractive with Beaver very attractive fancy 299. 0 collar and cufis and *3249 50 sitk lining. An excep- ade silk lining. o tional buy in the | e August Sale, August Fur Sale at... Gpen Saturdays 612 12th St. N.W. D280 2222000002002000330222200332332000000000000020000000¢ D 00000 0000000000222033330000000000202222222220 00000004 . ] L) *