Evening Star Newspaper, September 8, 1929, Page 48

e 12 'Tales of Well Sketch of American BY MAPGARET B. DOWNING. ¥ PRAGUE, tember 7.—To Mr. !ichu'd Crane, former Minister to the R Y 7 e hoslovakian capital, Prague. the|one ascends to the Belvedere, where a nited States owes the ownership of legation at this capital. As in the of the lamented Ambassador to :l!‘l&. Myron T. Herrick, Mr. Crane purchased the property because Prague, ke Paris, was intolerably crowded and e housing situation acute. He paid are devoted to flowers and have given own cash for the comforts he ob- ined and incidently bestowed on the m‘e‘“ time and attention to reclaiming members of his staff. Eventually Mr.|(if STOUPHs, Krague fatder reverses cons Qrane was reimbursed and the property known in the annals of Prague as the Schonborn Palace on Mala Strana has become part of the dominion of the | SINCS SrREIage Into awallings ‘Gamb United States, While it was immeasur- ably superior to any other dwelling of this has been diverted. into the o which Mr. Crane could have bought at 3! time, by standards which prevail in ‘ashington, Schonborn Palace leaves much to be desired. It was erected, as the date on the massive stone arch- way indicates, in 1625 and according the building ideals of that era. e walls are 5 feet deep and bullt with such exasperating solidity that to remodel the rooms and to equip them with modern heating and lighting conveniences has been estimated to cost an immense sum. But the palace park contains almost 17 acres of trees d gardens and, as Prague is ac- owledged to be one of the on-rushing capitals of Eastern Europe, it may prove that for $125000 Uncle Sam | secured a genuine bargain. IMr. Lewis Einstein of New York City has been Minister since October, 1921, when Mr. Crane retired from the service, but he and Mrs. Einstein have | several members of his committee on been at home since Midsummer and | foreign relations, including Representa- Mr. John Sterett Gittings of Baltimore | tive and Mrs. Charles Linthicum, have Ras been charge d'affairs. Conditions a8 to housing have eased a little and | with the idea in mind to permit ap- ths legation no longer gives living &mprhtlon of money enough at least rters to the Minister's staff. The incellery, however, occupies commodi- | modern methods. At the present the ous quarters to the right of the splendid | massive porcelain stoves, very artistic Ziarble stairway which leads from the |to be sure, but strangely inharmonious ‘When Mr. Crane purchased e place many of the suites were |the Orienal manner, as Mrs. Einstein's Jeased to tenants and it was only dur-|are, are the only sources of heat and afisthu past few months that Mr. tein obtained the use of these reoms. Until they are remodeled and furnished with heat, light and modern sanitation, they are not practical ad- djtions to his establishment. Mr. John Crane, brother of the former Minister, retains a handsome suite in Schonborn Palace which is the last word in com- fort as far as it may be obtained at present, and he is in charge of the vast philanthropic enterprises of his father, Mr. Charles Crane of Chicago, in relation to the economic and in- dustrial development of the Czechoslo- vakian republic. So extensive is the domicile that entrances are quite apart | from the officlal portion and lessees | have all the privacy desired. 0 Mr. and Mrs. Einstein have, however, produced a charming home in the ex- tensive wing of the palace which has been officially selected as the residen- tial portion of the legation. From the commonnal court from which all apart- ments but the legation proper may be entered, guests of the Minister pass through a splendid portal of stone up- held by gigantic figures, which are to be seen on all imposing doors of Prague, into a private garden. To the lett is the Minister's home, while from the center ascends a broad, stately stairway leading to the first of the sev- eral terraces of the garden. Because Winters in Prague are long, cold and depressing, Spring and Summer usually constitute the social season, although it may also be governed by circumstances, such as the arrival of important offi- clals from Washington or, as during the past August, large bodies of industrial ates. So the present envoy and Mrs. Einstein have become associated in the public mind of the city with de- lightful fetes al fresco, and their gar- n is one most admired in this legion | pretty little daughter, now 4 years old, of lovely flower plots, =On the first terrace, a broad border df hardy annuals and perennials have been planted and they furnish cut flowers for the home and for many pus the hardy borders of Great Britain, con- tAin the first blossoms of Spring as well | PO} as the last of Autumn. Then there are | capital with rare grace and distinction. rose gardens and vast beds of giant snapdragons of unusual size and bril- 1 'y of color. There are artistic itches of vegetables and clumps of | W. B. MNoses & Sons Public Confiden F Street at Eleventh The Sgptqmber Lamp Sale This Is One of Four Smart Styles Priced | lamp, finished in Colonial shade in decorated mica, the new metal tapestry, or-plain, tailored taf- palace gardens extend almost to those T of the legation and thus make the ven- |as that offered by an early seven- rposes besides. These flowers, like | ¥as Miss Elizabeth Brooks of Bardstown, It is a graceful v\C.plonill ,hridp Known Folk In Social and Official Life pecial Writer for The Star Gives Entertaining Legntion Activities at Czechoslovakian Capital. fruit trees with borders of small fruit. Screens of tall growing flowers hide the kitchen gardens and between wide bor- ders of roses, spicy pinks and heliotrope, band plays when a party is in progress and nearby tepees for refreshments are erected. * ok ok ok Mr. and Mrs. Einstein may claim | jolnt credit for the garden since both e rather reverses con- low spots of a tract of land while the | garden rises ve it, and, of course, sends drain: into the cellars and By patient effort at the legation much lar drains. Schonborn Palace was erected for the Prince of Lichenstein on the site of an ancient home of a power- ful Bohemian noble and land owner. Its era was after the golden age of Bo- hemia. as the Princes of Lichenstein were high in Austrian favor and held such offices. while they dwelt at Schon= born, as chancellors garden from its high reaches is a superb view of Prague with a back- ground formed by the Hradschin, the capitol, imperial palace and government buildings, one of the most imposing groups in all Europe. The walls of the erable President of Czechoslavakia a close neighbor. Representative Stephen Porter and | visited Prague Summer, possibly heat the mammoth ding after in rooms furnished largely after comfort and the labor involved in keep- ing such a huge affair going in every room in the apartment may be im- agined. There is electric lighting and a semolane of sanitary plumbing dating from the Crane occupation, but heat is the problem in Prague since last Win- ter, the thermometer frequently dropped to 30 below zero. It is the ultimate intention of the State Department to furnish the legation after the American ideal of a home, but Mr. Crane brought his own belongings and the present envoy has done the same. . tein was for many years in Japan and he purchased extensively of the fascinat- ing wares offered there, and naturally these do not fit into such environment teenth century palace in East Europe. Quite logically Mr. and Mrs. Einstein look beyond their present situation and do not propose to sacrifice what they | value. But it is evident that it would be a wise move for the United States Government not only to buy a per- manent home for its envoys and for their chancellery, but likewise to fur- | nish them. | * k * X Mr. John Sterett Gittings has found | a comfortable home in one of the newer suburbs of Prague, Bubenec, where some | enterprising builders have erected a few two-fanfily apartments spacious a tractive enough to adorn Riverside Drive in New York City. Mr. Gittings, who_belongs to the well known family of Baltimore, prepared for the dlflo- matic_service shortly after graduating from Harvard in 1910, and although well on in his career, he resigned to serve in the World War. He was for some years assigned to the State Department and during this prerlrlwry period he and Mrs. Gittings lived in Sutherland lace. Latvia was their last residence fore going to Prague and there the was born. There is a son who is a native of Prague and is just a year old, and although now called “Junior,” he is the eighth of his line to be called John Sterett Gittings. Mrs. Gittings Ky. and she presides over this im- rtant home in the Czechoslovakian Although the social pace is not so brisk as at some of the older seats of government. Prague has now a_sizable (Continued on Fourteenth Page.) ce Since 1861 9 AM. to 6 PM. feta trimmed with a bias fold. Lamp and shade, complete, $15. Other exceptional values at this price include two-light metal table lamps with metal tapestry shades; 3-.candle-light floor lamps finished in bronze or brass with leatherette or parchmerit shades and a limited number of Torchieres in - antique bronze with mica globes.. $15.95. Complete, Other. Lamps Sale Priced All Complete With Shades $595 to $2995 +The Lamp Shop, Pirst Floor. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGT W. P. WNoses & Sons. Public Confidence Since 1861 F Street at Eleventh 1.9 AM, to 6 P.M. For School Days Gitls’ Dresses 'Fall’s Newest Models $ 10.75 One and two piece: models in novelty wools, jerseys, flat crepes, striped wool crepes, black and white checked wool, printed challis and serge. Tans, greens, browns, red and navy. Sizes 7 to 14. Other Silk or Wool Dresses $5.95 to $19.75 Girls’ Smart Wash Dresses $1.95 to $5.95 Germania Chinchilla Coats, $16.75 The school girl’s most popular model. Well tailored, with wool plaid lining and serge yoke. In navy, tan, red and green. Sizes 6 to 14. Girls’ Hats $2.95 Smart off-the-face and other Fall styles that are new, in Autumn’s most winning colors. Others, $1.95 to $10 Children’s School Shoes The finest grade ox- fords and shoes with strong welt soles for school and play, $3.50 to $6.50. 2 THE OXFORD SKETCHED may be had in tan calf, smoked elk or patent leather. Sizes 514 to 8, $4. Sizes 85 to 11, $5. . 9 o g Girls’ Furnishings BLOOMERS, SLIPS AND COMBI- NATIONS of cotton, hand made from top to hem and beautifully hand appliqued and embroidered, with tiny scalloped edges. Sizes 6 to 10 years, 50c to $1.95. ALL-WOOL SWEATERS in plain col- ors and mnovelty designs; coat or slip-on styles; sizes 6 to 14, $1.95 to $4.95. GIRLS’ANDBOYS'THREE-QUARTER SOCKS, 35c and 50c. The Girls’ Shop, Second Floor. W. B. Moses & Sons Public Confidence Since 1861 F Street at Eleventh 9 AM. to 6 P.M. What More. , - Could You Seek THE controlling influence of a perfect: fitting brassiere—~the glove-like’ smoothness ‘of an effective girdle with dainty silk panties—all in one ~‘are'the features of ** < i o ST “@rtist/Model NDERSET . - "To'introduce this practical, smart and sensible combinatioh to the womer of Washington— Miss Sue B. Willis Figure Stylist of New York will be in our Corset Section FOR ONE WEEK BEGINNING TOMORROW, to assist you in selecting the type for your particular figure, and adjust it correctly . . . fashionably . . . comfort- ably. g b From the creators 6f American Lady founda- tion garments comes' this seties of new models which is an assurance of quality, fit and lasting satisfaction. An “UNDERSET” — and You’re All Set N, D. C., SEPIEMBER 8; 1929—PART 3, W. . Woses & Sons SINCE 1861—SIXTY-EIGHT YEARS OF PUBLIC CONFIDENCE 9 AM. to 6 P.M. F Street at Eleventh National 3770 Tailored Tweed and Transparent Velvet To Wear With the Town or Travel Ensemble The Hat The jaunty soleil sketched is typical of the grace and line con- sidered to be most es- sential for the town or travel ensemble. It is one of an intriguing collection that we are npw showing. $10 to $35. The Bag A Le Garde bag of porcupine leather with the hidden away pocket for valuables, has double change purse and mirror. $7.50. ‘The Gloves For travel or town wear we suggest these soft capeskin gloves. So smart, so durable, and they wash per- fectly. Beige or gray shades to blend with tweeds. $3.50. The Necklace Carnelian and gold combine to form this smart necklace for wear with tweeds. $7. The Fashion Shops First Floor Every ‘detail of this smart slipper for town or travel presents the latest note ’ Black or brown suede or patent leather, correctly trim- in tailored footwear. med. $15, AV S o P ST Ensembles are Slated for High Fashion Honors Both the Ensembles Illustrated Are Attractively Priced at $50.50 for women and misses Smart women heeding fashion advice from Paris make these two types of en- sembles the basis of their Fall ward- robes. Simply perfect for town and travel wear is the tweed ensemble with blouse and coat lining of jersey pictured here. The transparent velvet ensemble for more formal wear shows the new lingerie effect of embroidered batiste blouse. We have ever so many more, of course, with short coats and with longer coats ... . each one was selected with infinite care by our New York style ex- perts . . . do come in and see them. Other New Fall Ensembles at All Prices, $16.75 to $158 To Wear With the Afternoon Ensemble " The Hat Wear a veil—and be chic! A favorite whim of femininity returns to fashion for the afternoon ensemble. The model sketched is typical of ‘a number that reflect this engag- ing fashion. $12.50 to $18.50. The Bag This suede bag with flashing marcasite buckle smartly accom- panies the afternoon ensemble. Tt is beauti- fully silk lined. $15. The Gloves “These gloves for the afternoon ensemble are of fine imported French kid with petit point in pastel shades around the cuffs. Black, brown or parchment. $6. The Necklace This French pendant necklace is of tiny sim- ulated crystal beads with filigree ‘pefidant. $6. The Fashion Shops First Floor A climax to the art of shoe-making has been achieved in this beautiful slipper for afternoon wear. It is of black or brown suede or brown Tbs‘.lg:“ kid, with reptile and lustre kid trim on Second Floor the quarter. $25.