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== Considerpdly in advance of that of past » Up to ithe opening of the fiscal year of the er, that is, the opening of the winter season in society, there bad Been 796 weddings in the chief social centres, against 871 in the preceding . ‘Those figures signify a falling off of seventy-five marringes. The sta- tistics show another dark mark in that there has been a marked Increase in the death rate among society people in 2083 over 1921, the figures in this col Yamn being 539 deaths this year and last. ‘The Social Register records the Mames and addresses of members of Prominent families grcuped together ‘th the clubs ‘and societies to which they belong, and indicates the names of the children in the order of their qualifying the misses from 14 to 4f and messrs. from 17 to 20 4s ‘Where it is desired to find the nam fw married woman, ».ho may be re- membered only by her maiden name. the column of ‘“Marrie. Maidens’ in the buck of the volume reveals the present married name. Where bride~ have married residents of other cities ‘the city of their present residence t> indicated and their names may by traced through the Loocater, whicn gives in alphabetical creer the names tm all the Sociu! Registers issued by the ansociation. ‘Phe custom of affixing stars opposite the names of veterans of the Worl ptt ahs>necvetbaras BABY’S PHOTO REVEALS DEAD MOTHER'S IDENTITY ‘The body of a woman who collapsed with e baby boy in her arms on Thanks giving Eve at Fulton and Church Btreets and died a few hours later was identified as that of Mra, Cecilia Pulda forty-two, of New Brunswick, N, J- to-day, by her husband, Louls. Pulda said his wife left home the day Defore Thanksgiving to visit friends tr ‘He saw a picture of the, babs fm a New Brunswick paper and recog mised it as his child, He arranged fo the shipment of the body of hia wife t: ‘New Brunswick and then went to Bel- Jevue Hospital to claim his baby, ——__—»——- IDENTIFINS BOY, OF NEW RO ‘ CHELLE WOMAN. ‘The body of a woman who died sud @enly Wednesday in the millinery stor of Mathilde Spieg!, No. 687 Madiso identified to-day In th: WOMEN! DYE WORN, FADED THINGS NEW Each 15 cent package of “Diamond Dyes" contains directions so simple any woman can dye or tint her old, faded things new, even if she ie hever dyed before, Buy Dto- Dyes—no other kind—then per home dyeing is guaranteed. Just ‘ dru whether the ma feral or to dye is wool or silk, ow it is linen, cotton, or nixed Diamond Dyes never streak, Pore Society Not Eager to Marry This Year, Survey Discloses Social Register Shows Falling Off of 75 Weddings in Chief Society Circles. Mattisiges' were vot as much in favor 4s weual among society folk of the country’s leading cities during tho current yoar, according to statistics Saved on a national fashionable survey that prefaced the publication of the 988 Goctal Register, which is just off the press, Tho date of Publication ts New Spct Pumps For Immediate Wear ‘The spat pumpis the shoe of the moment for street wear. It’s a delight to find one that is well designed, comfortable and at the same time trim looking. This is just such a pump. With baby Louis heel, semi-rounded toe, and plain Opera vamp. It1s found in black calfskin, black patent leather or brown suede, $10.75 Twelve-button Spats—High, neatly fitting spats in fawn or brown, $2.50 SECOND FLOOR Warm Scarf Sets for’ Boys and Girls They need them for school wear and for play—and they will be needing them more and more now that winter weather has set in. These sets are made of brushed wool in many bright colors. Cap and Scarf Sets For the very small tot this is a particu- larly becoming style with its 45 inch scarf, 8 inches wide, with fringed ends and its pompon-top cap. Set $3.50 ~ Tam and Scarf Set The schoolgirl of six to sixteen or there- about will look her best in this set with its sixty inch scarf, 1x inches wide, and its graceful tam. Set $3.95 GROUND FLOOR Strap Wrist and Gauntlet Gloves Make Pleasing Gifts Chivalry, courtliness and gallantry are in- dissolubly associated with gloves. To a : gift of gloves there attaches a tradition of romance, a reminiscence of far-off days when knighthood was young. Modern sentiment is expressed by loves of a quality unknown even to aa lal that age. In the olden days many a ruler would have given a king’s ransom to possess gloves of the fineness of these. Gauntlet and wrist strap gloves — $2.50, $3.75, $5, $6.50 and $8.75 Mousquetaire gloves—according to length and quality, $3.50 to $10.50 GROUND FLOOR Fur Coat Days Are Here A Hudson Seal (dyed muskrat) coat pos- sesses manifold uses. A coat for every hour of the day and every day of the sea- son, An extensive collection of models is assembled for selection. 395 $245 *295 Natural Raccoon coats lend them- selves to town and country, wear. Ideal for motoring and winter sports. Deep- furred pets, beautifully matched. 4o inch model, $225, 45 inch model, $295 FOURTH FLOOR Patr Who Imprixeged Ht Monday Will Be Taken to Haby- lon on Arrest for Safety, The story of mistreatment by two men which has been related by Freda Hoffman, sixteen, missing €rom her home in Lindenburst, L, 1, since Monday, but now in the care of phy- siclans at the Brunswick. Homo, has so aroused the people of her com- Mace munity that when the men are ar- rested they will be taken immediately to Babylon for safe keeping. The girl was found yesterday morn- ing by her mother asleep oh a wood- pile In the cellar of her home, where | MME, srt she had collapsed from exhaustion. Several hours were required by phy- sictans and Deputy Sherif! Wild to] noted contralto who I suffering from Hae tie ea ee bronchial pneumonia in her home at Lindenhurst by two young men who eventually took her to a house tn "ay- sido, keeping her there untll yur’ morning, when they put her a | there motor car and drove to Bal whore they threw her to the road! THE EVENING WORLD, FRIDAY, DECEMBER..8, FREDA HOFFMAN'S STORY OF ATTACK BY YOUTHS AROUSES LINDENHURST and drove off, She found her wev et last to the home of Charles Aldrich, in George Street, and he sont her home in a taxtenb. pests clae eS voron t ra 5 Mme, frnestine chumann-Heink, the Garden City Ie recovering rapidly, ac- cording to her phystelan, Dr. David Dooman. Dr, + | Mm be Impaired In any way. t Evening Bag Softest mouffion, silk lined, with a draw string top— decorative as well as most convenient for party use —Generous enough to hold ali you need, $7.50 GROUND FLOOR Brocaded Evening Slippers A slim tongue style with graceful Spanish heel, illus- trated. Or a strap slipper with baby French heel. Both made of silver bro- cade, gold flowered, $10.75 SECOND FLOOR A Gift Blouse $9.75 A Deauville neckline in plain silk appears on this tinted crepe de Chine fous with a ram motive centered di he low it. Tangerine, Frenc! blue, navy and black. Embroider a Monogram This is a beautifully made lain crepe de chine over- louse with tied peasant sleeves, in cocoa, navy or black, on which one could cleverly work a personal monogram. A smart gift. Blouse, $9.75 s THIRD FLOOR ,| Despondency Due to Loss of Girt and 11} Health ea Despondent over the recent death of| Da his.baby girl, and because his health} "volver was on the floor. was shattered by two accidents while in the motorcycle squad, Police Lieut.{@ear; my head hurts awfully. Percy,” 3 ‘ Otto P. Olive, thirty-eight, shot him-|That was his middle name. jooman further sald/seif with his service revolver at his, 4 been no complications, and] home, No. 4611 humann-Heink's voles will not! yesterday noon. Lieut, Olive réturned home from & was 1922. ot IVE Right tour of duty at 9 o'clock and} Squad to the Charles Street Station « « complained of head pains. POLICE LIEUT. SHOOTS SELF IN HOME ee OVER BABY’S DEATH | Wife, Catherine, lert the house to dof AWARDED «x6, somé household shopping. A oar. When Mrs, Olive returned she found her husband in the bata tub, his head] Grookiyn Supreme Court to-day brought resting on a pillow and a bullet how 0 Of his right ear. in a verdict of $30,000 In favor of An- for Suicide, immediately to sleep, Nearby was this note: Mrs. Olive blamed her husband’ Py* Avenue, Bronx,| physical condition and baby Emi recent death for his act. Lieut. Olive! whieh broke. transferred from the Motoreycie inju He wi At noon his ABOARD SHIP. A jury before Justice Cropsay In the His 45 calibre} geig sraument of No. 70 Union Street against the Southern Stedmatip, Com pany of Manhattan. While thé team- ship Algiera was being loaded gt Vi Brunt Street, Nov. 19, ,j98 Fbhen, in the hold, caught unde on. it 'a boom, tents, welehit 700 pounds He suffered & permanent "Goodby, FIFTH AVENUE TeverHone FitzRoy 1906 Misses’ Dance Frocks $49.50 They’re made in Paris of flat crepe in the most subtle shades of Chinese red, canary, orchid and Nile. They’re beaded all over with beads in these exact subtle shades, except on a few models where the beads contrast, giving the effect of a printed ‘design. There are two models, a sttaight chemise frock, a model with front apron drape; both models are sleeveless with round necklines. THIRD FLOOR Misses’ Furred Coats 89.50 Developed in new pile fabrics of the most becoming colors, Hawaiian blue, brown, black or navy, and generously furred with caracul (lamb), fox, beaver or squitrel. These $89.50 models offer smartness, warmth and value to misses. Other attractive values, $97.50and $125 THIRD FLOOR Women’s Winter Coats $97.50 If you are one of those chilly persons who like to wrap yourself to the eyes in big fur collars and make perfectly sure there’s an interlining in your coat before you buy it, we suggest that you look at this group of coats. They are made of the new pile fabrics and trimmed with all the smart furs—fox, wolf, cara- cul Nope beaver or squirrel. Other excellent models at $89.50, $115, $125 THIRD FLOOR Lord & Taylor- a ) Strands of Pearls They're lovely in color, warmly lustrous and with those soft lights that are so becoming to all women —32 inch, 48 inch, $5 Gold Bandeaux With simplicity of coiffure,@ the bandeau has returned to favor with many charm- ing styles, none more be- guiling than these of gold or silver leaves with flowers to match, $1.25 to $2.50 GROUND FLOOR The Draped Skirt Draped without stiffening to fit snugly about the hips; overlapped to give ample fullness; developed of Cart- ton crepe, satin-back Can- toh, and a heavier crepe, these hip-line skirts are priced from $18.75 to $24.50. The popular, finelyplaited skirts of black, navy or brown crepe de Chine are $12.75 Note the clever fur arrange- ment on the cuff of this coat, also deep fur collar and slender line—it’s one of the excellent $97.50 values in the Women’s Coat Department. THIRD FLOOR | | | h Have You Called on Santa Claus and _ Ridden the Jolly Go Round? Only two more weeks ill Chitisiinas— hasn’t that a thrilling sound! Some time in between there you must visit Toyland, surely. See the dolls with curly locks and eyes cast down demurely. Watch the.’lectric trains whirl by and hear old Santa laugh. Lots of other thrills here, too, We can’t tell you the half. Among other things is the Doll’s Furniture—a wonderful assortment, from beds to tea wagons. TOYLAND—SEVENTH FLOOR Holiday Gifts in Handkerchiefs Real Ja2 handkerchiefs to be had, in Binche, Valenciennes, Rose Point, Dutch- esse, Point d’Alencon, Irish Crochet, and Filet edges, $1.75 to $35 each. French chiffon handkerchiefs, picot edges, an outstanding collection of de- signs and colors, 85c each. Silk bandannas in the new designs of Golf Tog, Paisley and Oriental colorings, $3.50, $4.50, $6.50 and $8.95 each. A leather wristlet clasps a wisp of chiffon from France bearing a floral de- sign, $1.85 each. GROUND FLOOR * An Elente Corset ‘For the Slender Woman Ic is an excellent model, lightly boned with an elastic girdle top and comfort steel. The material is a dainty figured batiste. A corset for the average figure is made of striped batiste with low top. Both are priced at $2.95 SECOND FLOOF Men’s Gift Slippers Slippers of leather or felt make a gift acceptable,.to any man. Slippers of every description, from hearthside favorites to » traveling companions. Felt Slippers, $1.75 to $2.75 “Comfy” slippers, padded soles, $2 and $2.50 Leather Pullman slippers with cases, $2.50 to $5 Indian Moccasins, $4 Fleece-lined slippers for extra warmth, $4.50 Opera slippers, fine kidskin, in a range of colors; also in red and brown Morocco, $5 Everett slippers, $5 Romeo slippers, tan or black kidskin, $5 Faust slippers, lined with kid, $6 Brown leather Cavalier slippers, $8 THE MAN'S SHOP—TENTH FLOOR 13 Shopping Days Until Christmas | =