Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1923, Page 48

8 -SOCIETY. ~ THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., DECEMBER 2 _— Honors to Debutantes Simpler . And Less Expensive This Year NEW YORK. December 1.—The Yeign of the debutante has started and from now until after the Christ holldays she will be all-powerful, being paid homage to by the social Powers of the metropolis. This year's girls, however, dkill not be entertained in the elaborate manner of the past seakons, unless the Program unex- pectedly changes in the next few ‘days. ¢ there are more glrls to be intreduced this vear than probably evar before, the festivities in their honor are fewer and of a quieter and ! expensive mnature, Few large scheduled and it is only sio 1y that a girl is presented i the old-fashioncd way, with an afternoon reception, when from two to eight of her sister debutantes re- ceived with h t every friend of the family called some time in the afternoon between 4 and € o'clock to pay their respects. That rm presentation seems to have :n abandoned for good in New York scciety, and instead we have lunch- ns, ihie most popul 1 means of entertaining this nd inci- dentally the least dinners followed by theater parties and in- wis formal dances at the fashionable sup- when | She will 'be presented at a dance to be given on December 14 in the Col- ony Club. Miss Dahlgren is a grand- deughter of the late Mrs. Joseph Drexel of Philadelphia. Three cousins are to be introduced, all of them descendants of John Dela- flold, who came from London in built & manston in Astoria, L. died fn 1824 in his seventy sixt as one of the leading citizens of this efty. Washington Irving was a fre- quent visitor at his home and built one of his stories about the romance of John Delafleld’s son. The threo young women related to him to be in- tiaduced are Miss Emily Delafleld Floyd, Miss Margaretta Delafield and Miss Elizabeth Longfellow. Miss Floyd Is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Floyd. Her mother, Wwho was Miss Emily Delafleld, is a daughter of "Mr. Lewls Livingston Delafleld and a granddaughter of Mr. James Delafield and Julia Livingston, Wwho was a daughter of Maturing Liv- ton. of the old Knickerbocker family of that name. ix a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Her father Is a brother Frederick W. Longfellow, Slizabeth Longfellow. Miss father is a nephew of Longfellow. Her mother, who was Miss Julia Livingston Dela- field, 1s a daughter of Maturing Liv- irgston Delafield and Miss Mary Cole- man Livingston, who was a daughter of Eugene Livingston. Miss Delafteld | MRS, JAMES E. Formerly Mixn Myrtle K bride of October 21, who her home in Penwylvanin. CROSS, 3 ‘heloe, a golden spurs and silver stirrups were the awards at ‘With the pai its picturesq tally-ho customs a decade or two ago, & temporary blight was cast upon hunting around New York. Other and more novel forms of speed had been introduced, notably the automobilé and airplane, casting their spells on fickle-soclety. comparatively few remained staunch to the horses, but the untir- ing efforts of these true sportsmen kept the hunt meéts from disintegrat- ing and eventually succeeded in re- storing them to their old-time popu- larity. Chief among this devoted cir- cle were John McE. Bowman, one of the principal figures of the United Hunts, the National Horse Show and a master of hounds; the late Judge W. H. Moore, internationally known as a ‘patron of the track and tanbark; August Belmont, the late Charles Cary Rumsey, Joseph E. Davis, head of the National Hunt and Steeple- chase Association; A. J. A. Devereux, Harry Payne Whitney and Reginald Lanler. Since the war the estates in W chester, near Gedney Farms Briarcliffe, have been favored as scene of some famous- runs, and the steeplechase events of the past fall developed into keen contests betwecn some of the highest bred Kentucky hunters. Soclefy, which always is meeking the unique, lént a guiding hand to an entertainment which was held for the Little Mothers' Aid Association teday at the Waldorf-Astoria. The affair was in the form of a “mother goose” bazaar, with a thousand soclety and club women in charge. Scenes from the famous book of childhood were reproduced in a striking n ner. A good-natured old woman sold favors from an enormous shoe. Debu- Many Boxes Taken For Local Opera ‘The production of ‘DMine. Butter- |’ fiy” by the Washington Opera Com- pauy at the President Theater, Mon- day evening, December 17, will be of unusual soclal interest. Mr. C. Bascombe Slemp, secretary to thé President, was the first subscriber to a hox. Among others who have taken boxes for the series to be presented this season, of which “Mme. Butter- fiy” is the first, are Mrs. Willlam J. Boardman, Mrs. Stephen B, Elkins, Mrs. Charles Boughton Wood, Mra. Francois Berger Moran, Mrs. William Phelps Eno and Mr. Victor Evans. Among those who have subscribed for seats for the season are Mre. William Howard Taft, Mrs. Edward T. Sanford, Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Mrs. Charles Warren, Mrs. Cuno Rudolph, Mrs. Edward T. Brown, les J. Bell Mrs. A. E. Berry, > Colladay, Mrs. A, C. Down- Mrs. Peter A. Drury, Mrs. J. Or Evans, Mrs. Hayne Ellis. M . Froulke, Mrs. Ray . Pearle Moore Harriman, Miss be Hanna, Mrs. Merritt W Hennen Jennings, Mrs, Mann, Mrs. Gerit Miller, jr. V. A, MacMurr: Mrs. C yne and many others, Ireland, James Mrs. iogan Special Attention to Ladies , - 1923—PART 2. TiE LOUVRE 1115 1117 F STREET Continuing This Remarkable Sale of Frocks Remarkable because of the depth of the reductions and the intrinsic and artistic value of the Dresses included. All of them came from our regular stock—and have had place there because of their exclusiveness. Were $29.50 to $89.50 per clubs. Miss Betty Franklin. Philip / tantes as Little Red Riding Hood helped to Keep the wolf from the a doors of the less fortunate, who bene- | est since before the war. Attractions | fit by the entertainment. by offering | from far and near added interest to [ programs at moderate pri A corps the mect and runs b of Jack Horness pulled purchasable | clubs, white N ek S Occidental Restaurant The Famous Place to Dine Before or After Theater Debut New Year's Eve. Another prominent debutante Is | Miss Helen P. Stokes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T Phelps Stokes and achedyled for the & granddaughter of the late t-winter wa: Mrs. Robert B. Mintu and and before returning to ! the dowager Mre. K with her mother from Lon- | §tekes er ha ented at the June di in former home wis Buckingham Pal Farm at Lenox, now | tngent of debut, Mrs. Andrew Carnegie. She |autumn sport n the r Mrs. i a niece of Mrs. John' Sherman Hoyt, | coated gentleman rider Miss Ol Stokes and Robert parties the Shaw Minturn. Miss Stokes will be . 1 like @ introduced at a dance which her par- ntry manor ents will give for her on New Year od Hunting Weather. eve at the Colony Club. There is one titled debutante. the | The weather for the last six weeks en particularly kind to devotees | Countess Alexandrine Beroldingen, Mrs. Samuel Norris. She comes from Al |||url|-l amid the hills and fens of Westches- DAL ter and Long Island, was the smart- 22—33—44—55 Street, Sports, Afterncon and Evening W one of the fv Linens Hand Laundered, Laces and Curtains cleaned and repaired like new. Experts Since 1855 Mme. Viboud, ™* Hand Laundry 727 11th St. N.W. Main 4571 pink- | and at sev- list_of titled thering at a England Every Velvet and Sports Hat Is also in the sale Hats that were $10 to $25...... sir home, st t. While small, a_ very smart affair and was attended by all the prominent debutantes of he winter. Introduced at Dances. Thanksgiving night Miss Eleanor Pettinos, who was in school with Miss 1 in England, was introduced e dance, which her parents Sherry's. ' Both the Franklins and the Pettinos have country estates on Long Island in_the neighborhood | Mary Burnet of Cincinnati and a sis of Piping Rock and are prominent in | ter of the late Mrs. Pomeroy of that exclusive set. port and New York, one of Other prominent debutantes to be TS, introduced this month are Miss Eva Portland Hotel Dining Room 14th and Thomas Circle daughter by & former marriage of a family known many years in New gotes of the bugle port, her mother having been Miss | , preceding baying packs | Margot Stone, a daughter of Mrs. Jo- | in full o 'r some wary fox which | seph F. Stone. Mrs. Stone was Miss | i Speclal Dinners No exchanges nor refunds can be made at these reductions, Over hil) com- | g, close ed by {a bevy of s in_which charming ose | Foung women, bewitchingly s Greta Pomeroy, is th t wife of Mr. Philips Allen Clar] Socfal lenders whose memories run | back many years are unanimou: declaring that the hunt se has just drawn to a thr Table d’ hote. 5:30 to 8 P.M. A Galaxy of Gifts —Presented in Our Departments of Silk Underwear and Hosiery to be in had been a ed nt the last where We choose the makes of both the Underwear and tl value—to the end that you can be assured of the best. Bridal Sets, ° ‘nvelope Chemise, ins, Ve in Radium, Cre: in, Glove Silk, Crepe de Chine, Georg etc.—priced attractive for example— The Store of Better Values Step Gift Hosiery Gold’s Silk Hosiery that wears better. All colors and sizes. Special for, Monday $1 85 All-Wool Skirts Imported and nov- elty materials; new- est modes. Special ‘nk exclusive de vigns, necessary time for de- Hvery. ‘Brewmp || Stationers and Engravers Envelope Chemise in Crepe de Chine, Crepe-back Silk—tailored or trimmed And Hosiery— These are examples of quality winl pr Fine All-silk, Lace, Hose—Black only Twelve Fourteen F St. N.W. FOR MONDAY EXTRAORDINARY VALUES "Values That Represent Savings of 30% to 40% on Smart ~ Coats, Dresses, Suits, Furs, Etc. Fur-Trimmed Coats for Women and Misses Lustrosa and other fine materials with collars of Beaver, Viatka, Squirrel, Red Fox, etc. Coats that were made to sell from $75 to $85. *54 Extraordinary Fur- Trimmed COATS Made to Sell from $115 to $125 Luxurious collars and cucs ‘of beaver, Viatka squirrel, platinum fox, black fox, in the aristo- cratic materials of the season, such as Orman- dale, Arabella, etc., faultlessly tailored; beauti- fully silk lined; all the new colorings. Included also are the new high-color coats with collar, cucs and made of stone-marten opossum. i Other Coats, $18.50, $29, $59, $95, $135 Beginning - Monday— A Remarkable Removal Sale of Women’s Apparel Unheard-of Values in— Evening, Afternoon and Street Dresses, Coats, Wraps, Furs and Millinery for example— FTEE IR0 TmsgEEs Dinner and Afternoon Gowns Lace, Velvets, Beaded Metal Cloth and Chiffon ffifi&f&mjfit 39 and *45 Values up to $100—Reduced to....... $55 Vanes up to $110—Eeduced to....... $G5 Values up to $155—Reduced to...... V75 Values up to $150—Reduced to...... 395 Valnes up to $175—Reduced to..... 3] ] () Day and Afternoon Frocks Twills, Crepes and Satins Values up to $69—Reduced to...... s25 . 435 Values up to $85—Reduced to...... s45 Radium Silk and- Heavy Crepe de Chine TEDDIES Made to Sell from $7.50 to $8.95 Finest quality radium silk, trimmed with genu- ine filet laces, as well as tailored styles. The crepe de chine with laces and in plain tailored styles, flesh only. Values up to $75—Reduced to.... FUR SCARFS The Ideal Gift A splendid collec- , tion of all the desira- Values up to $110—Reduced to...... s65 ble furs, foxes, of all . Coats shades; minks, baum marten, stone marten, Sport Coats—$59, $69, $75, $85 and $95 Dress Coats—$75, $110, $135, $145 and up Every item a wonderful value at the price quoted 3-Piece Suits and Furs : s & Drastically Reduced for Quick Clearance chenille embroidercs, all $3 1 = I/l nitted Suits—Half Price—Hats, $5, $10 and §I5—All Others Greatly Reduced. ies, all-over beaded, with = d PLPAST Moderately Priced 25 to $95 FUR JACQUETTES Will Close Out Tomorrow 97 High-Class Dresses Taken From Regular-Stock Made to Sell from $45 to $75 BLOUSES Heavy Crepe de Chine Overblouses Made to Sell from $12.50 to $15 Finest quality crepe de chine, in all the new col- orings of the season, with White Coney trim- med with monkey fur on collar, cuffs and bot- tom of coat, beautifully silk lined. t};; new sleeve and collar Dresses for street, afternoon and formal Gl wear; chiffon, velvets, the most fashionable s 50 .silks and smart tailored twills and char- el meuse. , Blacks and colors, ifi the latest modes. 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