Evening Star Newspaper, January 22, 1928, Page 42

SOCIETY." ‘Dame FashionComestoFore With Forerunner of Spring Touches of Straw Trimming on Shiny Satin Hats Rivals Tiny Crocus in Hinting Change of Season. BY MARGARET POE HART. Dame Fashion is perhaps the closest rival of the gay little crocus in giving the first herald of Spring. Not only coes she, in the touches of straw trim- ming on shiny satin hats, give the gen- tle hint that it will not be long before wintry winds will be no more, but #ls0. in the design, colors and materials used in the latest and smartest frocks even in the evening attire, there is seen 2 note of the coming of warmer days, and velvet and heavy brocades are, in & measure, giving way to shimmery chif- fons, crepe and soft satins. In a little more than four weeks the curtain will drop on one of the gayest of social s ns in the Nation's C: tal. Washington's leading hostesses iring the six weeks of sackcloth and shes, which begin February 22, will find time to rest and incidentally to enjoy the happy diversion of planning costumes for the gay Spring festivities which will begin Easter Monday and continue until the migration begins to Summer homes and to Europe. Ornate details combined with sim- plicity mark the trend of the Spring models and buttons and ribbons have appeared in the fashion sky again. But- tons blazing in color, ribbons. lacy frills and brilliant colored jewelry give an attractive brightness to the plainest | gowns or ensembles, and add that deco- rative touch which seems to be the or- der of smart fashion for the Spring of 1928. On some gowns perhaps a bit of guest of Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins. Mrs. McKee wore to the luncheon given by Mrs. Alfred J. Brosseau, president general of the Daughters of the Amer- ican Revolution, in honor of Mrs. Fred- erick Dent Grant, an effective cos- tume of gray transparent velvet, shot with a fine black conventional design. The frock was made with a bateau neckline and slightly draped to one | side. The sleeves were quite unusual, | after & mousquetaire style, which fell | quite long over the hands. Her hat {was of gray felt, a high-crowned model with a narrow brim which turned up at the back. At the side of the brim there was a cockade of gray faille rib- bon and a bit off the front was a pearl and brilliant ornament. At the meet- | ing of the Indiana Society at the Wil- lard Hotel Mrs. McKee was in a gown of plum velvet, designed with a bodice fashioned with an oval neckline at the back and square at the front and the skirt was draped on each side in shirring effect. She wore a double string of pearls, pearl earrings and a handsome ermine shoulder cape, with large ermine buttons. Mrs. James E. Watson, who with Senator Watson headed the receiving line at a recent reception of the Indiana Society at the Hotel, wore a gown of periwinkle blue and silver brovade, the bodice made with a square neckline at the front and the decolletage cut out in strips at the back. The skirt was perfectly straight, with a deep band of lace will show about the neck and a Tow of tiny buttons on the sleeves—the | lace may even be caught to the gown | with buttons—but few of the gowns will | ‘have all _of the modish decorative | “touches. The selection of the “touches” | “will be given much thought, and will Jmore often show the desire of the wom- | %n of this generation for the original 3n even such a ~mall detail as the ar- ‘rangement of a row of buttons or dit of lace. *Real Winter Attire ’Still in General Use. ’ Regardless of the signs of Spring in | Ah: chapeau and other notes in the | castume donned for tea and calling, of «ourse, the formal Winter clothes are | still in general use. Here and there “one sees a Springlike hat of silk and straw worn Wwith a rich fur- coat or welvet ensemble, or a Springlike suit Aunder a_heavy outer wrap. Mrs. William A. Moffett, wife of the| hief of the Bureau of Navy Aeronau- Rics, wore to 8 tea last week a stunning ensemble of black crepe de chine, fash- doned along straight lines, with Lhei Xodice made high at the back of the Xeckline and in a V shape at the front, Avhere a tiny bit of cream lace was held 3n by a bow knot of diamonds. The| sieeves were long and close fitting and | Ahe skirt moderately long and siightly | «iraped to the left with a shirred motif. Her hat was of black milan straw, a | Side and out with a band of the faille several inches wide. She carried a bag ©of biack antelope skin, with a clasp of Jade and brilliants. . Mrs. James M. Thomson, formerly $1iss Genevieve Clark. daughter of Mrs. The neckline was high at the | arrangement | seemed to o | E‘u‘) the close-fitting sleeves. Her hat A of felt with a crown of calfskin, #nd she wore a leopardskin coat, trim- an:lflth:dzepnd!oxconumfl eufls. Mrs. Basil Gordon, daughter-in-law | Mrs. George Bamett, is wearing a | $mart ensemble of beige woolen fabric, | gesigned along straight lines, with a| $zther high neckiine, the sleeves being | #nade close fitting, with a row of but- | gons several shades darker than the ma- ferial from the wrists to the elbows. Her wrap is of the same material in ker shade, and with it she wears to match the gown, trimmed with a | $oid link chain ornament. | Mrs. Mark Reid Yates has a black | mmmm coat, trimmed with black 2nd extending quite far down the front. WWith this she wears a black felt hat ®3th a narrow brim and a semi-high | ®rown trimmed with inserts of falile on 2 ‘Mrs. Warren Irving Glover. wife of She Assistant Postmaster General, wore 8 shopping tour last week a beige relour cioth coat made along straight Bnes with collar and cuffs of brown ver. model of dark sapphire Bigh crown and a narrow £if of ribbon to blue felt, with a v mo- erown Mme. Samy in Springlike Costume With Buttons. Mme. Bamy, wife of the Minister of uyg' is unusually charming in a gown B{ black felt crepe, designed after a Straighi-lipe model, with a vestlike in- #ert of soft folds of white georgette erepe. which starts from the square peckliine at the front and extends to hem of the rather short skirt. Down center of the insert are tiny crys- buttons sewed on with black silk, #nd 2 narrow belt the material ks the rather low waistline, With she wears & black satin hat, which Ble snugly about her face. 2 Mre. James Robert McKee, Ewfl s hostess for her father, the te President Benjemin Harrison, dur- g the latter part of his sdministra- gion, has returned to her home, after Spending a week in Washington as the Beautiful Her hat was a new Bpflnll brim.” A d with the hat | was arranged at the left side of the | who | the periwinkle brocade at the bottom. The bodice was trimmed about the neckline with the periwinkle blue. Mrs. Herbert Gibbons of Princeton. N. J.. who was the house guest last week of Mrs. Elkins, wore while she was in ‘Washington a gown of gray crepe, the bodice made with an oval neckline, the lower part of the bodice accordion pleated. The fitted sleeves were fash- ioned with two pleated tiers below the clbows and down the front of the blouse was a row of gray buttons trimmed with American beauty color. The skirt was made in tiers of the pleated material and was edged with American beauty color faille ribbon. With this she wore a sleeveless jacket of black velvet which fell quit~ loosely at the front. Mrs. Elkins is wearing a gown of black lace, made severely plain, the gown depending for its effectiveness on the richness of the lace. The bodice was made with a bateau neckline and the lace fell slightly below the hem line ltflthz sides, giving the effect of a cas- cade. Society Buds Tending To Old Wo:ld Styles. The influence of the Old World is seen in the iatest fashion development among th: debutantes, for many of the American girls who have freely dis- pensed with gloves for evening events in ‘he past are now following the custom of the Princess E'izabeth de Ligne, daugh- ter of the Ambassador of Belgium and Princess de Ligne, and Miss Elizabeth Chilton. daughter of the acting coun- selor of the British embassy and Mrs. Henry Getty Chilton, and wear them. Princess Elizabeth de Ligne is wearing a dainty deep rose coral, georgette crepe frock, the bodice made after a semi- bloused model, and the circular skirt falling several inches longer on the sides. The decolletage is outlined with gold sequins and the low waist and hemline also show a narrow border of sequins. In her very blonde hair, which she wears in an effective coll low on the neck, is leaves. She wears a string of pearls, falling loosely at the back and worn in choker effect about the throat, and for every evening function she wears long white kid gloves, and frequently the right glove is slipped from the hand, while the long top covers the arm. Mrs. Peter A. Drury, who, with Mr. Drury, will leave shortly to spend a month in Florida, has a handsome new Spring frock of black and white faille, the gown made quite simply, devoid of trimming save for a large black and white buckle at the left side, under which is a soft bow of the material with streamers which fall sev- eral inches below the rather long skirt. The sleeves are fitted and go into a t over the hands, and the neckline oval and quite high. To wear with this she has a black satin hat with a | narrow brim which falls at an effective white pointed fox, the collar deep | angle over the left side of the face, and | black satin slippers with buckles match- | ing the buckle on the gown. e e Mrs. F. P. Keyes tov‘:ecture On Her World Travels! Mrs. Frances Parkinson Keyes, well 'kno"n writer and wife of the Senator from New Hampshire, will deliver a lecture on her world travels on Febru- lrry“xt &t the Washington Club, 1701 K street. Appearing under the auspices of the ‘Woman's Guild of American University, | Mrs. Keyes will speak from the subject, | “Around the World in Verse.” - Ar- rangements for the occasion are being made by a committee of the guild by Mrs William Praser Me- Dowell, wife of the resident bishop of | the Methodist Episcopal Church. {Mrs. Guernsey Will Be ! HOHOR‘ Guen at Difll'lfil’ | Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey is to | be guest of honor at a dinner to be | given by the Daughters of the Amer- | ican Colonists at the Raleigh Hotel January 31. Among the cther guests will be Miss Elia Lorraine Dorsey, Miss Btella Pickett Hardy, Miss Emma L. Crowell. Mrs. Willlara H. Talbott, Mrs Lowell Hobart, Mrs. 8ol Mrs. Clifford K. Berrym: prints and color combinations feature The New Dresses I'()VI".I,Y material tude to designers, unique styles, and ye equally desirable fc wear, All sizes av an inspection.on you Coats at Clozing out our remain in most wanted materials Charge Acc 5, giving a wide lati- have resulted in most 'l find these frocks w day and evening ailable. Drop in for r shopping tour, . 1, Price ing stock of seasonable coats and colors, all fur trimmed ounts Invited., Lansburgh and | an, SUNDAY STAR, THE WASHINGTON, D. ¢ JANUARY 22, 1928—-PART 3. WOMEN IN COSTUMES THAT WILL HELP TO MAKE THE BAL BOHEME A SUCCESS in the for the Bal Bol last season; right, ball. — e ———— NARRS X £ WING | Upper left, Mrs. Gideon A. Lyon, wife of the chairman of the Bal Boheme and herself a member of the costume committee: center, Mrs. Waldon r-.ce«: costume designed heme Mrs. Charles W. Fairfax, whose rare old brocades and laces are brought out to add luster to the Lower left, Mrs. Roy Newhauser, who is working for the success of the Arts Club annual ball; lower right, Mrs. L. MeD. Sleeth, member of the Arts Club and interested in the success of the ball at the Willard Hotel, January 30. \ |1t is to be hoped that Washington will | see them back some day. Herr Schlimpert of German Embuuy Gets Berlin Post The secretary of the German em- bass, Herr Schlimpert, has been trans- ferred to Berlin, where he will take up | an appointment in the foreign office. Golden Wedding Day Mr. and Mrs. Robert 1. Kelso enter- Herr Schlimpert, who is an .rdentl tained at a reception at their home student of Rflllllm, came to this coun- ‘ 707 Pourteenth street southeast, try more than two years ago, shortly Wednesday, January 10, in celebration after the arrival of the late Ambassador | of their golden wedding anniversary. Baron Maltzan. Before coming to | There were about 60 relatives and close Washington he was stationed at the | friends in the company. German embassies In Paris, London| Mr. Kelso has been connected with and Lisbon. | the navy yard since he moved his fam- Like Herr Schlimpert, Frau Schlimpert | ily to Washington about 10 years ago was very popular among the Washing- | from Loulsiana, Mo. ton diplomatic set. They occupled a| Mr. and Mrs. Kelso have two sons, beautiful house on Sixteenth street, Mr. Maurice R. Kelso and Mr. Robert where they always inade welcome their | I. Kelso, jr., the latter a saflor on the numerous friends. Both Herr and Fran | U. 8, 8. Sapelo now on the way to Bchlimpert will be greatly missed, and Nicaragua. . ASTERNAK\ 1219 CoONNECTICUT AvE Our Pre-Inventory SALE Begins Tomorrow An event having as its object the reduction of stocks to a mimimum prior to taking our inventory. The following pricing on apparel of Pasternak quality can not fail to insure the quick clearance desired. A Group of Sport Dresses $1950 52500 33500 Daytime and Dinner Dresses $49.50 $5500 Formerly $85.00 to $98.00 Afternoon and Evening Gowns $75.00 Formerly $136.00 to $1656.00 Coats 57500 $8500 All Other Coats Greatly Reduced Hats—335 3§50 Mh Il’ld Ml’l. ]\Cllo Oblerve‘ | All Souls' Church [Mrs. J. D. Rockefeller, Jr.. | BCI‘ICG' Wednesdayi A reception and card party for the| Mrs. John D .Rockefeller, jr, who benefit of All Souls' Unitarian Church |Spent most of the week at the Grace ¥ Dodge Hotel, is returning to her home will be held in Plerce Hall, Pifteenth |, "NCC VL today. She attended the | and Harvard streets, Wednesday at 8 | conference on the Cause and Cure of o'clock. Mrs. Reese McDuffie is chair- | War and attended to some Y. W. C. A.| man of the committee in charge of ar- | matters of importance. Mrs Rocke- rangements and there will be a mudical | feller i3 second vice president of the program in addition to the card party. | national board of the Y. W. C. A THE BEST FURS FOR OVER 17 Our Only The BIGGEST and MOST SUCCESSFUL SALE Our Only Store Capitol Fur GARMENTS are the BEST Capitol Fur REDUCTIONS are LOWEST SHOP AROUND AND leN COMPARE OUR VALUKS! CAPITOL FUR SHOP Our Only Store 1208 G Street Charge Accounts Solicited SOCIETY. Activity in Social World AsWinter Seaspn Advances Guests Entertained in Many Washington Homes. Prominent Residents Arriving and Departing. Personal Notes of Interest. Lfilv;ng ‘Ol' HOR‘IC Toda_\' i Representative and Mr. Frank Ham- 31'”" Funk had as their guest at the ‘ardman Park Hotel for a day or two last week, Mrs. Franklin J. Bell, wife of Col. Bell, former United States En- gineer Commissioner of the District. Mrs. Bell was en route to Florida. where she will spend several weeks before re- Joining Col. Bell on the West Coast. Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Chiswell have had as their guests for several days in their apartment at the Wardman Park Hotel, Mrs. Homer Trigg Dickinson, wife of Comdr. Dickinson, U. 8. N., and Mrs. Frank Kennedy, wife of Lieut. Kennedy, U. 8. N. Mrs. Dickinson and Mrs. Kennedy returned yesterday to Norfolk. Count and Countess de Benque are in New York for about a fortnight's stay. Mr. and Mrs. Ashmead Fuller and Mr. Stottswood White will leave Tues- day for Palm Beach, Fla. Dr. and Mrs. Jesse Coggins of Laurel, Md., sailed yesterday aboard the Hom- eric for a Mediterranean cruise and will be absent about three months. Dr. Coggins, who is a medical director of the Laurel Sanitarium, will visit a num- ber of medical centers in Europe before returning. Judge and Mrs. Benjamin 8. Gross- Mardi Gras Bal Masque Program Elaborate Mrs. Henry F. Dimock, president of th> George Washington Memorial As- sociation, heads the group of promi- nent Washington women who form the committee for the Mardi Gras Bal Masque, which is to be given at the | Mayflower Hotei in the grand at 10 o'clock, benefit of the George Wi morial. Associated with Mrs. Dimock on the Mmy vice Patronesses Angounced For Lecture on Bridge ballroom | Pebruary 17, for the| 'ashington Me- | 1 cup of Seattle, who are In W: tor, and are at the Mayflower, h:;m:u.u:' dining with them last evening in the presidential dining room of the hotel Mrs. Nelson Gay An - merfield G. Nmuxr:l:‘am :xll“:fl Bf::n New York Tuesday for Panama, whers they will visit the former's son-in-law and daughter. Lieut. and Mrs. Charles Trueman Lanham. at Port Clayton. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Osgood of New-. tonville. Mass.. are at the Grace Dodge Hotel in Washington for an extended stay. They are accompanied by their daughter, Miss Dorothy Osgood. Mr. J. Elbert Tune sailed Mondav. Jln;:ry 16, for & cruise around the ‘worl M. and Mme. J. L. Loose. who have recently returned from their home at Au VeZmet, Paris, Prance, will enter- tain informally at dinner at the Ward- man Park Hotel this evening. Mr. John T. Walker, formerl: ‘Washington, but now of De und,’n:, M, and Mrs. Jotm Welber e b A . Jol at s Indian Mrs. Thomas E. Covin Paul, Minn., is visiting her niece, Miss Elizbaeth Gould, at 1954 Columbia road. Kentucky Society Lists Address Tuesday Evening Mrs. Maurice H. Thatcher, president g the Kentucky h:o;_lety. announces an teresting meet: for Tuesday evenin: at the Willard Hotel at 8.30 o'docxz. Page, who has been clerk of Representatives for ly years and who for the has been Lo intimately associated the most rrbmmem Kentuckians in public life at Washington His address will be in the nature of of Kentuckians™ he has known in the National Capital. A beautiful musical program will given by Mrs. Eivina Neil Rowe, talent- ed and TATIONERY is like vour dress, most personal. To ex- press yourself individ- ually, clearly and with simple el is not difil:-ulk rhenmwritin upon Brewood's qu ity papeér. Stationers for 36 years to Wash- ington's Social World. Brewm®n ‘-n.d-'l'fl 611 12¢h Se. f s @ > xxe D D4 The LOUVRE 1115 1117 F STREET Double Climax In Our Semi-Annual Clearance Sale Choice of Every Dress ~—remaining of the Winter season—Street, Sports, Afternoon, Evening, Dance and Dinner models— Only the $16350 group excepted. l/3 Off! Saving You From $8.33 to $45 & > Choice of Every Coat ——remaining of the Winter season—=Dress and Sporte—and also the elegant Metallie Cloth Evening Wraps— !/2 Off! Saving You From $14.75 to $97.50 & \3 It's the big bavgain time of the season—and because of the vadical reductions —eveey selection out of this sale wust be final. exchanges. No returns and we