Evening Star Newspaper, November 25, 1923, Page 50

1 New York Society Actively Planning Fete for Charity NEW YORK, November 2t Debutantes and well known matrons of the younger set have donned caps, aprons and fetching liveries and are hearsing busily for the roles th enact when society commande Biltmore and Commodore hotelsson De- cember 3 in the ¢ ity. For one crowded day these young women, whose lives the last word in luxury, will become serving people. %0 that their efforts may be blended into a golden stream to flll the coffers of an organization whose avowed purpose is a nation-wide fight on tuberctilosi Delicately manicured hands will be red- dened by d while sclons of | families of rnational renown will make beds and wield vacuum cleaners, <o that means will be found to stay the | clutch of the “white plague’ from the | fortunate. i the familiar passuge | e colonel's lady and J rady ave sisters the better illustrated t 7 the fote of Flesta and F coc it is called, which is planned to bring relief | to heipless sufferers. hotels eagerly have volunteered thel services to drill miladies in the dutie of modern innkeeping. From flapper § hat checker to buxom key clerk the debutantes are receiving instructions, and, if the axiom that practice makes | perfect holds good, guests of , both | hostelries will iv 't atteéntion on the red-letter day name Many and varied s | dch will e | wial le: odore ther which will of i being dressed under the divection this city and fullow the very hion and those the w thy will nkle h which g the wint on th t receptions. Miss S will “direct t ¥ affair. Walking, . winking and pouting dolls will auction and it is predicted ing $1.000 aple : will be women new wr persuasive When two_ bewitching debutan garbed as bellboys, in monkey j ets and trousers, Jauntily set over t back the velvet curt room of -Biltmore, show, attraction at will opened. This cha rs. Harry P whe | ed with crecy, but it is n | that some of th modes to be u H will cause many a feminine 1 asp of ers in the United States among those who take in th will R jor Pveland, 3 Miss Viry 2 B Mrs ' lovd- ) Donald Mixsel son. Mrs. William Mrs. Henry Ao E Sterner and Miss A distinetly 0 touch will be offered i utique ba the | Biltmo - o ken | from the nged | D. Pruyn, the chair- | John Warbu shop, Miss Olivia i’ Hanna night, nartest will take plac the Monday Ope holds its premier m Although this is : ! ¢ a% an entertainment for mem- S of the inner circle, still it will lack that ultra exclusiveness which marked supper dancing classes of by- 3 The Bache which attained in the early part of the | a £ all. It] roup of bachelors | ified with nd Londor { mou. & Wadsworth Ogden Mills t exclusive | john Jacob sdale. for the slight Al bars hat | Supper Club dans: sist relief w been need table project that the tin for and n da a round right direction ofien acts a: same”’ Lo do which most sur would have remained. firmly shut decade ago. Of course, some of the v : names are linked with the Opera Sup- | and it seems like old time high sounding titl of th nobility Tetutning to the i ot patrons a ‘period of | for the full and Duke and | Duchess Cyril, Grand Duchess nd ‘Duke Michael, Prince | Andrew and Princess | . daughter of en. U Others of the sponsors A Hen P. Loomis, Mrs. Ri Mortimer and Mrs. H. H. Rogers. ! The membership committ in- cludes Mrs K. Vanderbilt, | 5d, Mrs, Widener, Mrs. | Cornelius iss. 3 when the contributions | Russian roster obscurity. On winter progr: hard aylor, The Thanksgiving festi city_will be, as 1. cl to the home. ways has regard time for family gathering is practlcally nothing of scheduled to take plac the ancestral h pportance from e affected in Londe dor to es. promin families thrown into ‘mourning | and in consequence will not enter into ; the social activities of the season. One of the debutantes of the season, Miss Marion Wilson, who had tl Tonor of being the first of th s girls to be formally entertained at a dinner two weeks ago, given by her parents. will withdraw temporarily trom the g: tie: She a niece of the late Lady Herbert, who was a sister of her father. Richard T. Wil- members of the Van- the Goelets and some | of the Astors into mourning, notably, Mrs. M. Orme Wilson. < the first break in the family late Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Wilson, who came to New York from | Georgin after amassing a fortune | after the civil war, and figured prom- | ently in New York “Their success has no equal history f the metropolis. In fact, the Wil- sons' social triumph probably never has been equaled anywhere. — Al- though well known in. the south, Mr. and Mrs. Wilson were comparative strangers here. They triumphed so- clally, and their daughters married leaders of New York society. One of their daughters, the eldest, Miss | Mary R. Wilson, married the late Ogden Goelet. She is still alive and spends most of her time abroad and | now is in London. She has been for vears a leader of one of New York's most exclusive sets, here and in New- port, and has been extensively enter- tained abroad by the nobility and royalty. She is the mother of the Duchess of Roxburghe. Their__youngest daughter. Miss Grace Wilson, in 1896 married the then Cornelius Vanderbilt, jr. now Brig. Gen. Vanderbilt. Mrs. Vi bilt*today is the most conspicious hostess in New York and could as- sume the leadership of soclety if she SOCIETY. i tions at the nuployes of the | | New York today. i the Royul Ho 4 supper and | ing present. complete houscholds, but when a large {and Virginia of Baltimore, Md and_ My THE SUNDAY in London, and has been present at all the royal fetes in the last few months, and has entertained and beon entertained extensively In. England , and France. Her daughter Grace fre- quently has been reported “engaged to a titled Englishman. Their son, Cornelius Vanderbilt, jr., married Miss Rachel Littleton, sister of Mar- tin W. Littleton, The second of the three daughters, Miss Lelia Belle Wilson, was maf- ried November 27, 1888, in St. Bar- tholomews Church to the Right Hon. Sir Michael Herbert, a_descendant of the famous Earls of Pembroke and Montgomery, son_of the eminent statesman, Lord Harbert of Lea and brother of the thirteenth and four- teenth Earls of Pembroke. Lady Her- bert was one of the leading social figures in diplomatic circles in Wash- ington. where she introduced the ous- tom observed in Paris, Rome and Vienna o full-dress recep- sh_embassy: Mr. Wilson's two sons, i ilson and Mr. Richard Wilson, also married prominent me mhers of cle the former, Miss 2 e Astor, daughter of Willlam Astor, who ruled New for years, and the lat- . — te ss Marfon Mason of Boston, | _ who is among the active hostesses In | Children's Home Benefit Ball Night of December 25 The Children’s Country Home to be given at Rauscher's Tues night, Decempr will be an as sured su S8, he board of man agers is making every effort in thi * idirection. their number including Vincent Astor gave | Mr: president ance for Miss Alice mon. vice presi stor, sister of Mr. Astor and daugh- caman, secre- ter of the late Col. John Jacob Astor, ewbold, tr: s and the pres Lady Ribblesdale 2 Joseph ter, Mrs. John fow nigh at the Astor home.|R. Williams, Mrs. Reynolds b ! 840 Fifth a It was a small but | Robert Roosevelt, Mis. brilliant affair, only 100 guests be- ver, Irs. all Hagner, Mrs. It was the first time of | Upshur Moorehead, Mrs. Kenna Elk- late a private affair has be given | ins, Mrs. Walter Wi . Mrs. HoH in this handsome mansion, which has | Kerr, Mrs. William F. Sowe h.v('n'lhr s ne in the past of New | Duncan Phillips, Mrs. York’s most notable entertainments, | nett, Mrs. J when Mrs. Astor, grandmother of the leader of New York her death. Col. and Astor gave.many brilliant balls but Vincent and his wife care for society, and the house is not occupied by them probably more Daughter of Mr. and Mrx. Marion pley of 1206 Kuclid street, who lefé Washington Thursday to make her Besides her brothers and sisters, Lady Herbert is survived by two sons, Sidney Herbert, a captain in the Roval Horke Guards, and Michael George Herbert, late a lleutenant in Guards and the and now Itshire Guards M. G lieutenant in Yeomanry Mr. and Mr Ly endall, Mrs. Morr rnest Locke, Mrs. Frederick De John L. whbold, Mrs. eredith, Newbold Noyes, Mrs. Willlam Fiather, jr.; Mrs. | than a month out of the year. Fre-|Russell ¥. Train. Mrs. Clarke Herter| quently during the season they give | and Mrs. Charles Crawford. the use of their residence, which is| = = peally two houses, for some charita- ble purpose. Portland Hotel Dining Room 14th and Thomas Circle The mansion in the d s of Mrs. lishents, she OCOUPYIng the merins Special Dinners Every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday $1.00 ern part of it, and her son and aughter-in-law, Col. and Mrs. Astor, Table d’ hote._. 5:30 10 8 P.M. SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 Thanksgiving Day the southern wing. They were two Roast Turkey Dinner 12:30 to 2 P.M. and 5:30 to 8 P.M. fete was given the great doors sepa- rating them could be swung back and the two houses used as one. EE Count and Countess Roger Perign. who were married in Paris Novem- ber arrived in New York last week on the berengaria. They are at the Hotel Plaza and will be much entertained while here. The countess was Mrs. Georze Lauder Carnegie and formerly Miss Margaret Thaw. Her first husband, George Lauder Carnegie. died in November, 1921. He | was a nephew of Andrew negie. Marriage Licenses. arvinge liccuses have been issned o tho | followin Frederick T. Harrls and Rowena B. il dones and Ruth Carrol George W g d Mary F. ) er. Thomns ¥ and Euth E. Richards. ohn W Weaver Tarham. rover W. Tribb Ala., and Mary C. Tangle Charics D Baggett of this city and Marion W. Padgett of Alexundria, Va Charlex . Rollins and Jea Hurt, jr., of Hurt, Va. Tughes of Lynchbucg, V. e ¢, Cappel and Heien W, Schwartz, Pullen of Prince Frede , Md., Gouraud’s Oriental Cream for 80 years has brought Joy and Happl- ness to many women in the greater beauty it has rendered to them. Its service is now extended so that those with their particular shade of beauty can dosotothe bestadvantage. Nowmadein RACHELL and FLESH shades as well as WHITE Send 10c. for Trial Stze FERD. T HOPKINS & SON. New York Gy | Andrews of Cumberland, Md Lacius C. Brran and Ruby Wingate, both Beal L. Pawers and Lillian Solomon. James ‘W. Smith of Elizabeth Clts, Dibble of Philadelp Wi Bradehaw and Bert DIRECT FROM FOREIGN LANDS ~ Most Attractive and Unusual Gifts Scarfs Pillows Tablecloths Luncheon Sets Towels with colored borders Come in and see them. They will be a revelation to you. Stamped ready to embroider. Handkerchiefs —for men and women. One —for entire line of D. M. C. initial free with each purchase. Cotton. Hemstitching, Monograming, Stamping, Embroidery, Initialing, Etc. The Embroidery Shop, 827-829 11th Street Misses Freudberg Near New York Avenue Headquarters MESSAGE AUX ELEGANTES DE WASHINGTON & Maison Francaise 1213 Connecticut Ave. 5976 Permanent Wave . Specialist Ornaments Combs Perfumes Emile has just re- turned from his annual trip to Paris and brought with him the latest in hair ornaments, combs and bandeaux. There are on display dif- ferent French novelties and perfumes. See him about the latest in hairdressmg and new styles in transformations. SPECIAL DEPARTMENTS Hairdressing, Hair Re- storing, Facial, Scalp Mas- sage, Manicuring. Permanent Waving Accomplished With Success and Safety by French Experts. STAR, W JGTON, D. C. | | i future home in Los Angeles, € f. if | | NOVEMBER: 25, 1923—PART 2. ) DD DA N S N ) ) ) ) XQUISITE New Hair. Bands for the dance in metallic ribbon and filigree effects, 75¢ to $7.50. COTCH Plaids are having a vogue in colorful taffeta frocks for misses, $22.50 and $35.00. 1216 F Street Christmas Goods are Taking Possession! And, of course, there could not be a better time to buy. Every- thing is fresh and new, and much of it cannot be duplicated. In This Special Holiday Selling! Individuality has been e pressed in many delightful variations in this newly ar- rived importation of French been exquisitely adapted kid gloves from these famous in these new fashion makers. Two of the ten smart pumps from styles are described, but all are S SI on sale tomorrow in this special $14.00 pair holiday event. $6.50 Centemeri French Kid Evening Gloves, Exclusively at Jelleffs in Washington. Metal Brocades have New leather goods in great variety—each piece with the English stamp. A case has just arrived this week—smart new styles, all delightfully English in design and workmanship- offering a choice of dull, polished and suede finished leathers, in black, brown, tan and mode. Priced, $12.50 to $30.00. Men’s Bill Folds for Gifts—Made in England, $1.50 to $8.50 300 Dozen Colored Linen Handkerchiefs Specially Priced Coming opportunely at a moment when foresighted shoppers are beginning to look ahead to Christmas. Colored and white linens with quarter inch threaded hems and contrast color embroidery in the corners. Vivid or pastel colorings I Exquisite colored linen handkerchiefs, embroidered corners in contrast colors; dainty French prints with fine rolled hems and hand-em- broidered dots and eyelets. . Beautiful handkerchiefs of colored linens, with hand-embroidered corners, in flower and lat- tice designs; handkerchiefs of white linen with colored linen applique motifs daintily embroid- : Variety—the Keynote —oi_our handkerchief stocks! The most complete as sortfent of imported linens, foreign and domestic designs. white and colors we have ever had awaits vour selection! Choose now while stocks are at their best! $4.65 pair The extremely soft, fine lightweight French kid. so desirable for formal wear, full 16-button length, fashioned overseam style with true French skill in detail. Pure white, all sizes. A remarkable gift value at $4.65 the pair » “Jeanette”—Centemeri French Kid Gauntlet Gloves, $5.00 pair A new G-button- gauntlet style with petal applique of contrast color kid on the semi-stiff gauntlet. A smart embroidered design is carried out on the backs in French knots and chain_ stitch, in contrast two-tone colors. White with black, gunmetal with white, tan with white. : These famous gloves are sold in Washington only at Jellefi’s. Malk® your selections early while our holiday importation is complete in size and color assortment. ve Section—Street Floor—Jellefl's Our Gown Shop Is Proud of These INDIVIDUAL GOWNS —and equally proud of the extremely moderate prices at which we have been able to obtain gowns of such distinction and charm. A Special Showing Tomorrow! A Sapphire Blue Dinner Gows of supple chiffon velvet is exquisite with a gold lace overdrape and shirred girdle caught at the center front with a jeweled and fur edged sarong ornament. Price, $125.00. The eminence of Chenille Brocade is emphasized in a slim line evening frock with foundation of old blue georgette crepe—the bro- de is of Venetian red silk chenille and the side drape is caught with an amethyst buckle. Price, $98.50. From Paris—an Evening Gown of black georgette crepe aglitter with rhinestones. The simple straight iines and entire absence of a girdle are indicative of the newest mode. Price, $48.50. Georgette Crepe appears again In a Cocoa Colored Dinner Dres: beautifully beaded in multi-colored Persian designs. Detachable sleeves are an interesting feature. Price, $85.00. Also from Paris—A cocoa-colored Elizabeth Crepe Dinner Frock. with full length tunic and sleeve ruffles. Gold thread .embrofdery combines most effectively with bronze and sapphire beads. Price, $75.00. Black Satin Stlk Lace combine in a dance frock ornamented with appliqued motifs of colored silk and gold thread embroidery. Coral Crepe Elizabeth is exquisitely studded with rhinestones. ornament fastening the side drape is an unusual rhinestones and jet. Price, $69.50. All-over beaded in crystai and silver—another Paris Frock of georgette crepe makes its slim clinging debut. T! Geeo Van DyKe points, bead edged. Price, $50.50, ¢ "rirt hem is in Paris ded Frocks Are Remarkable at. Dinner.and Evening Styles for Women and for Misse: Handmadec frocks of French georgette crepe—many charming colors—exquisitely fine hand beading—delightfully individual styles—frocks not usually seen for less than $50.00 or $55.00. Peach Mist Gray Sweetheart Blue Coral Sunset - Cerulean Blue There are slim straight irocks with .ruffled side panels and no girdle at all—straight frocks with panel beading, and low wide beaded girdles, frocks with two and three tiered skirts, angel wing _draperies, fascinating side drapes, straight or scalloped hems. . So if you want a frock suitable to any formal occasion or for occasions not so formal—this is an opportunity you cannot afford to miss! Women's Dresses, Second Floor—Misses’ Dresses, Third Floor. A LAST MINUTE SALE! ~ For Both Women and Misses! Handsome Fur-Trimmed COATS 95 Regularly $115 to $155 Each t The combination - of and Chemise —among the hosts of new and lovely silken arrivals that are making Jelleff’s little Underwear Shop such a fascinating place to buy Christmas gifts! Crepe de CLine Gowns with dainty edging and insertion of valenciennes lace—fine lace insets, shirring and hemstitch- ing. Strap styles with wide straps edged with lace. Flesh color, orchid. peach. Envelope chemise of very fine quality, radium silks and crepe de chines that show a beautiful variety of hemstitched, tucked and embroidered yokes—styles with filet and val lace insertions and insets as well. Flesh color, white. orchid and peach Yo choose from at $3.95. Underwear Shop—Street Floor—Jelleff's Costume Blouses 510.95 Delightful New Colorings _and most apropos to make a costume of your suit for Thanksgiving! Crepe de chines, handmade and hand-em- broidered in self or contrasting colors. crepe de chines beaded in cut steel beads, crepe de chines combined in a new and most cffective manner with cut chenille. New browns and tans, soft new grays, conservative and handsome navy blues! “This makes it well worth your while to enjoy the pleasure of having your coat to wear on Thanksgiving day! 9 S 125 Coats—Women’s and Misses’! in this remarkable assortment, and all of them most attractive styles. i Very Choice Furs—Lavishly used in great collars, wide cuffs, and often for trim- ming of panels. Beaver, natural squirrel, plati- num wolf, black squirrel, foxes in all shades. Very Choice. Materials—Gerona, marvella, fashona, roi de laine, ormadale and the like—rich and beautiful. ampa_Brown Alaskan Gray Black anhy Brown Kit Fox Gray: Navy Blue Twenty Handsome Styles Come and see them—try them on—see vourself in these beautiful coats. g Coats of Fashona with huge muffler collars and deep cuffs of platinum wolf; tube style coats of Arabia with surplice shawl collars and cuffs iynx or shoulder collars and cuffs of taupe or black fox; circular draped coats of the new Fanchon, beaver trimmed; coats of Constanzia with rippled side panels banded in fox; Gerona toats with yoke backs and corded panels and Squirrel collars in locked stripe effect; slim, Three Christmas Gift Specials in “Pointex”’ Silk Stockings —at these prices only during “Onyx-Pointex” Week—November 26th to December lst—made 2 - ) possible by the co-operation of the “Onyx” manu- facturer. $3.00 “Pointex” Silk Stockings, $2.65 Pair straight coats of Marvella with half shawl collars A Heavyweight Silk Stockings, with silk garter hems and the and cuffs of locked squirrel or caracul: circular ‘Pointex heel. All sizes in black, gray, fawn, mouse, log cabin, flare atyle? lndFl!hD;‘-" ;Hglmedflwlllh !fi;v?r or beige and silver. : 7 irrel; tiered models/of Ormandale Wi arge - g . = R e e e I B et Comt, it Jokad squir hems. Gholce of black, field mouse, fawn, beige, African brown, Lustrosa with collar, cuffs and circular border of Sid ning Coat, with locked squirrel collar opossum. There is almost no end to them! ana cufte. $96.00. ¢ nude, cinnamon, log cabin, caramel. ey LSS e ‘ : o e ebed “Pointex” Stocki So s ?" o mew wiser costiinot o A very beautiful all-silk ?llzgfig svtvlm lan;’ fi.xssin varlety of exquisite designs. All sizes, black only. Left—Woman’s $155 Marvella Coat, with col- lar, cuffs and border of opossum (dyed stone