Evening Star Newspaper, December 5, 1927, Page 18

18 * SOCIETY. SOCIETY Washington Opera Company Will Open Tenth Anniversary Week Tonight Before Notable Audience. HE Vice President and Mrs. Dawes head the list of patrons for a brilliant waek of opera, which celebrates the tenth con- secutive season of the Wash- ington Opera Co. and which opens this evening at Poli's Theater, when the opera “Mignon” will be presented. A long list of distinguished patrons and patronesses, with many promi- nent officials and diplomats, will form a representative audience of the Na- tianal Capitai. A number of dinner parties will precede thep erformance and inter: esting supper parties will follow the opera. Senator Lawrence C. Phipps of Colorado will entertain a company at dinner, as will tant Postmaster General ‘anZ M Warren Irving Glover, Mrs. William J. Boardman and Mrs. Stokes Halkett. The Vice President and Mrs. Dawes will be the guests of honor at dinner this evening of Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, who will entertain a company Mme. Matsudaira, wife of the Am- ssador of Japan, entertained a com- pany of 20 at luncheon today in com- pliment to Mrs. William Howard Taft, wife of the Chief Justice. The other guests were: Mrs. Curtis D. , Mrs. John B. Kendrick, Mrs. R. Ma 1, Mrs. Harry P. Thomas F. Bayard, Mrs. Henderson, Mrs, Samuel Jor- dan Graham, Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Mrs. John Allan Dougherty, M Charles Denb; Mrs. Charles Bough- ton Wood, Mrs. James M. Green, Mrs. William Fitch Kelly, Mrs. Francois Berger Moran, Mrs. Robert F. Mac- k Mme. Lawada, Mme. Togo, Mme. Okomoto, Mme. Morishima and Mme. Satow. The Ambassador of France, M. Claudel, was the guest of honor at dinner last evening of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Starr, who entertained at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, New York. Secretary and Mrs. Davis Present Daughter at Tea. The Seccretary of War and Mrs. Dwight F. Davis will entertain at tea this afternoon in their home, 1520 Twentieth street, when they will pre- sent their daughter, Miss Alice Brooks Davis, to society. The tea is one of the most interesting of the season, Miss Davis being the first cabinet bud for some years. M: Davis will be assisted by Mrs. wife of the Vice President; Mrs. Kellogg, wife of the Secretary of State; Countess Szechenyi, wife of the Minister of Hunga Mme. Ciecha- nowska, wife of the Minister of Poland; Mrs. Joseph Leiter and Mrs. John F. Wilkins. With the bud will be Princess Elizabeth de Ligne, daughter of the Ambassador of Belgium and Princess de Ligne; Countess Cornelia Szechenyi, Miss Elizabeth Chilton, M Louise Spencer, Miss Katharine Wilkins, Miss Janet Newbold, Miss Katharine Carlisle, Miss Ellen Thoron and Miss Victoria Tytus. The debutante will stand before a screen of palms, festooned with flow- ers sent to her. She will wear a charming frock of cherry red geor- gette crepe, designed along straight lines, with tiny tucks beginning at the shoulders and continuing down half the length of the skirt, where they fall into narrow pleats. The gown is made with a high neckline and long, close-fitting sleeves. Mrs. Davis will wear a gown of black figured transparent velvet, the. figures in a rich cream color. The gown is made along semi-draped iines with long fitted sleeves. The Se-~retary of Agriculture and Mrs. Jardine were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Eakin at dinner last evening in the presidential dining room of the Mayflower. The Secretary of Labor and Mrs. James J. Davis were the ranking guests at dinner last evening of Rep- resentative anc Mrs. Fred A. Britten. Others in the company were the Min- ister of Switzerland and Mme. Peter, the charge d'affaires of Germany and Frau Kiep, Admiral and Mrs. Charles F. Hughes and Mr. and Mrs. Fred- eric D. McKenney. The Minister of China and Mme. Sze are the guests in whose honor Representative and Mrs. Sol Bloom will entertain at dinner at 1222 Six- teenth street Saturday, December 17. ‘The Minister of Colombia and Mme. Olaya entertained at luncheon yes- terday, having as guests the Ambassa- dor of Mexico and Mme. Tellez, the Chilean Ambassador and _ Mme. Davilla, the Minister of the Domini- can Republic and Senora de Morales, the Minister of Salvador and Senora de Lima, the charge d'affaires of Paraguay and Senora Ramirez, the chief of the Latin American division and Mrs. Morgan, the military at- tache of the Spanish embassy, the second secretary of the Colombian le- Washington gation and Senora Zubiria, Mrs. Cor- onado and Dr. and Mrs. Bolivar J. Liloyd. The Minister of Persia, Mr. Mirza Davoud Khan Meftah, was the rank- ing guest at a dinner given at the Chevy Chase Club on Saturday eve- ning, in honor of Senator and Mrs. Royal S. Copeland, by Dr. and Mrs. | Macpherson Crichton. The Minister of the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats: and Slovenes, Dr. Antonievitch, has issued invitations for a reception Saturday afternoon, December 17, from 4 to 7 o'clock, in celebration of the birthday anniver- sary of His Majesty King Alexander the First of the Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats and Slovenes. Senator Earle B. Mayfleld of Texas | is in Washington for the opening of the Senate, but it is regretted by her many friends here that Mrs. May- fleld will not be with him this Win- She is staying at their home in with their twin sons, who the University of ter. Austin, are attending Texas. Senator Robert C. Wagner of New York, who will make his home at the Mayflower this Winter, arrived in Washington on Saturday. Senator Kenneth McKellar of Ten- nessee has taken an apartment at the Willard for the Winter. He ar- rived in Washington on Saturday in s. | preparation for the reconvening of Congress. Representative_and Mrs. Royal H. Weller of New York have arrived in Washington and are at the Mayflower, where they will reside during the com- ing season. Representative and Mrs. Loring M. Black have taken possession of their apartment at the Wardman Park Hotel for the season. Representative and Mrs. W. B. Bankhead of Alabama came to Wash- ington yesterday from their home in Jasper and are at the Mayflower. Dr. Charles A. Eaton, Representa- tive from New Jersey, has taken an apartment at the Wardman Park Hotel, where he will be joined shortly after the holidays by Mrs. Eaton. Representative and Mrs. Morton D. Hull of Illinois have opened their apartment at the Mayflower for the Winter. Representative Anning S. Prall of New York has arrived at the Carlton, where he has taken an apartment for the congressional season. Comdr. Louis Sable, who has been appointed naval attache of the French embassy, to succeed Capt. Willm, arrived on the Suffren yester- day and came direct to Washington, where he is established at the Ward- man Park Hotel. Gov. George A. Parks of Alaska ar- rived in Washington Saturday for a conference with the Secretary of the Interior on various matters pertain- ing to the Territory and is the guest ;1( lSeicrel‘ary ‘Work at Wardman Park otel. Announcement is made of the en- gagement of Mrs. Norma Jones Steel- smith and Mr. Willam H. Edwards, the wedding to take place in January. Mrs. Steelsmith, whose home is at Marengo, Iowa, is a member of the faculty of the Siwanay School at Pelham, N. Y. Mr. Edwards, who has many rela- tives and friends in Washington, is a resident of New York, and was collec- tor of internal revenue in the Wilson Brandijel Whole Brandied Fruit Packed Under Federal Permit. 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Henderson, Mrs. Robert Nel- son Stanfleld, Mrs. Frank W. Mondell Mrs Thomas W. Phillips, jr.. Mrs. William Bailey Lamar, administration and has hel@ other official positions. He is a graduate of Princeton and was captain of the Princeton foot ball team. Miss Idanthea Moffat, whose mar- riage to Capt. Hubert Ward Bayette, U. S. A, will take place Monday, De- cember 19, will entertain the mem- bers of her bridal party at luncheon at the Willard Hotel, December 14. Maj. Gen. George B. Duncan, U. S. A., retired, representing the Greater Omaha Association at the convention of the Rivers and Harbors Associa- INTERESTING BRIDE SENORA DE CAPRILES, Wife of Senor Gilberto Capriles, who before her marriage Saturday was Senorita Maria Luisa Jimenez, daughter of the secretary of war and marine of the United States of Venezuela and Senora de Jimenez. tion, is in Washington and is at the Army and Navy Club. Miss Fannie Dial will be at home Sunday afternoon from 4:30 to 7 LET US HANG YOUR PERIE New Materials. Inspection In- vited. Esf 'ree Also window shades. slip covers Sie Aot W MNERT Wholesale and Retail 1211 F 8t. N.W. Main 3211 for Estimates markable UNDER RALEIGH baby Spanish heels. effects. know she wears them.” JuLius GArRFINCKEL& Co. WASHINGTON PARIS T HE many new selections of re- stocks arrived here recently are on display now throughout this store. ITH the knowledge that a number of our customers would just be return- ing to Washington at this time, we ar- ranged to have arrive now not only a won- ~ derful line of unusual new accessories, but one of the most beautiful showings of ap- parel we have ever had.’ Also an extragrdinary stock of rare novelty gifts Infants’ and Children’s Apparel F Streer Corner'oF [3™ that have HABERDASHER MANAGEMENT Gifts from the Stetson Shop That Will Delight ‘Her'! E”e"i"'g SliPPer S_—new models in imported silverleaf kidskin, with high spike, medium and T-strap and cut-out, strap Exclusive creations, $15. McCallum Silk StockillgS—sheer chiffon, full fashioned; in all the new shades. “You just $1.85, $3, $3.50. o'clock, in honor of Miss Idanthea Moffat. No cards have been sent out. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wilkins will entertain at dinner this evening for Miss Marion Glasgow and Miss Maryon Wilson of London, who ar- rived yesterday to be their guests for some lime, Capt. and Mrs. Charles F. Preston will go to Baltimore this afternoon and will be among the guests at din- ner this evening of Dr. and Mrs. Walter F. Wilkes, who will later ‘take | their guests to the first bachelor's cotillon of this season. Mrs. Churchiil Satterlee has re- turned to Lenox, Mass., and joined her mother, Mrs. George Winthrop Folsom, after visiting in Washington. Mrs. August Belmont of New York will be a guest at the Mayflower upon iher arrival in Washington today. Rhinestone Buckles—imported rhinestone buckles in a variety of new designs, each an ex- quisite creation, $5, $8, $10 to $25. Also heels of brilliants, $9. Boudoir Slippers—satin and brocaded bou- doir slippers and mules—dainty footwear—in all new pastel shades. $4, $4.50, $5, $7, $8. STETSON SHOE SHOP 1305 F Street ‘Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Wooley of New York will have in their box at the American Opera next week the | Secretary of Commerce and Mrs. | Hoover. Rear Admiral and Mrs. F. B. Upham have returned to Washington for a | brief stay and are again registered at | the Mayflower. | Mrs. Frederic A. de Peyster of New York is now in Washington and is staying at the Mayflower. Mr. Lucien Whiting Powell will be host at a tea with music this afters | noon, from 4 to 7 o'clock, in his studio The program will be given by . Franceska’ Kaspar Lawson, so- | prano; Mrs. Julia * Culbreath Gray, | contralto, accompanied by Mrs. Henry | Hunt McKee, and Miss Jean West- brook, violinst, acompanied by her brother, Mr. Frank Westbrook. Assisting Mr. Powell through the afternoon_will_be Mrs. Lawrence B. Personal Stationery FOR CHRISTMAS $1.00 200 Note Size Sheets Hammermill Bond Used Exclusively 100 Envelopes to match Peinted With Your Name and Address in Blue Ink — Attractively Boxed. Remit With Order — Postaze Prenaid ! CONGRESSIONAL STATIONERY SE E | 237 John Marshali Place. Ph, Frankifi 10104 Oven_Evenings Until Christmas Qosede)-e 1206 G Street —for Tuesday Two Special Groupings $9.95 of S SE DR £5 19 A Few Evening Gowns Included. Mrs. Minnigerode Andrews, Mrs. A. Blodgett Jesse L. Millott, Mrs. Luci Mrs. William Laird Dunlop. jr.. Mrs. Edgar Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Henry Milton Butler, Delos| Mrs. Frank Mrs. Joseph Sibley. | all those Francois Berger Moran. M Kentucky Heiskell, Mrs. Francis A.|the Willard. Hotel, n Fitzhugh Powel ator Warren of Wyoming. Mrs. Charles (EAgE xpecting to attend S. Kenned. Mrs. Henning |6 o'cloc] and v Randolph costume committee will a A Gigantic Clearance of Furs Phenomenal Sale Values Three Days—Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Only You cannot visualize the savings until you see the coats themselves—all previous con- u, for in this sale original costs and intended selling prices is a once-in-a-season opportunity. 7 Siberian Squirrel Coats, platinum fox trimmed. ceptions of values will fail are entirely forgotten. T $500 value. Clearance price 4 Leopardine Coats, fox trimmed. Clearance price......... 1 Genuine Leopard Coat, sk $350 value. 16 Jap Weasel Coats, fox trimmed. Clearance price........ 15 Hudson Seal Coats, dyed and natural squirrel and Were $325 to $450. Clearance $250 skunk trimmed. pEICE 5. 10 Brown Caracul Paw Coats, fox trimmed. $245. Clearance price 10 Black Caracul Coats, lynx and f; Clearance price....... 8 Golden Muskrat Coats, fox trimmed. $275. $225. Clearance price 10 Silver Muskrat Coats, fox trimmed. $265 Clearance price..... 1 Civet Cat Coat, skunk collar an $275. Clearance price......... 6 Bay Seal Coats (dyed Coney), squi mer twin beaver trimmed. $225 value. ance price. . ceeee 8 Pony Coats, beaver trimmed. anceipfiees Lo it 35 Stone Marten Scarfs. Were Remodeling ) y I:m Repairing IST.. If you don’t want to come out—while it's so bad underfoot— Elizabeth Brewster Will Shop for You Just telephone her and she will make personal selections for you. 1 FASHION INSTITUTION s Washington New Such Givable Handbags —and so many of them! So many styles, so many shapes, so many differ- ent materials and colors and such a wide range of prices—and every bag with such a definite, assuring air of chic—no matter whether you pay $3 or $50— for that is the style policy which has made Jelleff’s handbag shop famous with smart women! Real French Beauvais Bags, $13.75 —the kind most women adore to own—luxurious, rare, distinc- tive, selected in Paris specially for us by our own representative. Pouches and back strap styles, beautifully lined and fitted. Others, $8.50 to $50. One extraordinary value $13.75. Imported Antelope Suede, $10 You know how very smart antelope suede is and here are bags in this delightful medium, (many of imported antelope suede) —reproducing the most appealing fancies of Chanel, Isakoff, Drecoll, Vionnet in petal effects, modernistic ‘outlines, interesting clasps and trims. Others, $5 to $35. Madelon Handbags, $7.50 —and $7.50 means much more in style, quality and value for Madelon bags secure the benefit of the combined buying power of 52 large specialty shops throughout the country. The new gift “Madelons” are ?articularly charming—velvets, smooth calf and antelope suede featuring stunning new designs by Worth, Chanel and Drecoll! $7.50. Brilliant Evening Bags, $16.50 The perfect gift—dazzlingly smart and so lovely. All made of fine cut rhinestones, some with rhinestone studded mountings, and, of course, they are fastidiously finished. Others, $3 to $20. Other Fine Leathers Meaning particularly stunning new Florentine Envelopes, in brown or black morocco at $16.50. Imported smooth calf envelope bags at $20. Imported natural pigskin, $16.50. A large roomy pouch bag of grained calf at $25. And ever so many stunning pin seal, Hudson seal and morocco bags at $10. . And These Stunning § Handbags at ........ A wonderful choice indeed of beautifully made, beautiful quality smart bags at this price, including such good types as— —The Discus Bag, in tan goat skin i —Reproduced Needlepoint and Beauvais Bags —Replicas of Isakoff and Vionnet —Silk Velvets, in O’Rossen Pouches —Stunning Grained Leathers All these at $5. Handbag Shop—Street Floor R. P. Cummins of Philadelphia, who are passing a few days at the Willard, entertained at dinner there Saturday night for Sen Henry Is inviting ciety’s costume ball at December 27, meet in her home at 1845 Belmont road tomorrow afternoon, from 4 to when the members of the Valued at $230. Clearance price.............. ‘irrel, fitch, krim- $35. SOCIETY. plans for costumes. Tea wilk be served. Venezuelan Counselor Host to Dinner Party. Dr. Fran o G. Yane: to the Venezuelan legaticn Yanes entertained at dinner ning in the garden restaur of the Hotel 1 honor of Mr. Wil Lindse: president of th Mi Congress, and In Nineteeuth P counselor nd Mme st eve- liam E American (Continued on Be sure to attend! $250¢, $125 $185 $250 Were $37 ] Were $120 $150 $167 $185 $100 $120 " $125 e $18.50 Valued at alue. Clear-