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9 THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER, SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 2, 1924 Closes Mast Season Bal Society: JL. Brilliance and Dignity Combine at Season's Second Assembly Ball celt's Calenbar It who gave dinners were: Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Rush, of Cynwyd; Mr. and Mrs.

William Howard Hart, of "Arrow Head Farm," Ambler, who entertained in honor of Miss Elise Rut- East Willow Grove aTenue, ChestLtrt Hill, are receiving congratulation upon the birth of a bod, WUlUxa LooH Dwyer, on February 10. Mr and Mre. William A. Lippincott, od, of Arlington, are being congratulated upon the birth of a son, on February 16. Mrs.

Lippincott, prioi to her marriage, was Miss Elizabeth Jamison Borton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Stanley Borton, of Chestnui Hill. r.

and Mrs. Howard TJ. Hill, oi 4045 Baltimore avenue, are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a son, Howard Thomas Hill. Mrs. HilL prior to her marriage, was Miss Isabej Marie Barber, of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. Percy W. J. Cenn of Cornwells Heights, are receiving congratulations upon the birth 1 a daughter, Patricia Cannon, on Janu ilv r-t A.

Sunday, March 2 Luncheon Mr. and Mrs. John Brock, of "Upton," Wyncote. Musicale Mrs. John P.

Leigo, of 2304 DeLancey Tuesday, March 4 Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Granville Worrell, of Ardmore. Dinner- Mr. and Mrs.

T. Wistar Brown, 3d, of Overbrook, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles' Comly Norris, of Haverford, at the Ritz-Carlton. Dinner- Mr.

and Mrs. Frederic Rosengarten, of "Falcondale," Chestnut HilL- Dinner Mr." and Mrs. Edward H. Lycett, of Ardmore. Dinner Mr.

and Mrs. Frederick Hem8ley Levis, of Chestnut HilL Dinner Commander and Mrs. F. Coleman Starr, at 1527 Pine street. Dinner Mrs.

J. Howard Rhoads, of 1710 Walnut street. Dinner Captain and Mrs. Lowry Boyd Stephenson, of the Nary Yard. Dinner Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph M. Patterson, of Ardmore, at the Ritz-Carlton. Dinner Mr. and Mrs.

Robert Wilmer Thompson, of 2230 Locust street. Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Kane S. Green, of Bryn Mawr.

Dinner Mr. and Mrs. John Barnes, of "Four Winds," Haverford. Dinner Mr. Henry Reed Hatfield, of 1725 Walnut street, in honor of Mrs.

Harold M. Webb, of England. Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Henry Pepper Norris, of "Mayfield," West Chester, at the Ritz-Carlton.

Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Geofge H. Stuart, 3d, of 1021 Clinton street. Luncheon and Bridge Mrs.

Effingham B. Morris, of "Tyn-y-Cped," Bridge Miss Rachel Whitmer and Miss Ellen I. Whitmer, of 4703 Kingsessing avenue. Bal Masque at th Bellevue-Stratford, Wedding Miss Janet Meade Nisbett and Mr. Gregor Mac-farlan, in All Saints Church, Wynnewood.

Reception to follow at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Harding, of Wynnewood. Friday, March 7 Luncheon Mrs.

John Frederick Lewis, of 1914 Spruce street. Dinner Mr. and Mrs. John Winthrop Claghorn, of Chestnut Hill. Theatre Party Dr.

and Mrs. Bayard Kane, of 1914 Panama street, in honor of their daughter, Miss Mabel Bayard Kane. Meeting of Mrs. Charles Stewart Wurts Dancing Class. Meeting of Mrs.

Henry Foster Walton's Dancing Class at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Saturday, March 8 Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Bache, of 2102 Pine street, in honor of Miss Agnes Tilghman Packard. Dinner Mr.

and Mrs. L. M. Haldt, of Moylan, in honor of Misa Julia Blakeley. XT WW it 1ft 4 i fi ww i A X' 5- Misa Conatvay, who is the daughter of Mrs.

W. Barklie Henry, is talcing an active part in the social jLife of the Philadelphia Contingent at Palm Beach, -x 1 WW i i WW w-'-s- a wv i ww 5 '-U yM ledge; Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Thomp son, of Greenville, DeL, who gave a dinner at the Bellevue-Stratford; in honor of their son-in-law and daugh ter, Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Reath. Mr. and Mrs. J.

ilmer Biddle, of Chestnut Hill, in honor of Mrs. J. Montague Bate, of Canada; Mr. and Mrs. Hollinehead N.

Tavlor. of Chest nut Hill, in honor of Miss Evelyn Mar tin; Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Stengel, of 128 Spruce street, honor of Miss Mary G. Frazier.

and Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bache Duane, of Bryn Mawr, in honor of Miss Sarah Franklin Duane. Those Who Have Some Reasons for Rejoicing Mr. and Mrs.

Reginald Vanderbilt, of New York, are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter, Gloria Vanderbilt, on February 20. Mrs. Vanderbilt, prior to her marriage, was Miss Gloria Morgan. Mr. and Mrs.

Edward Clark Lukens, of Mt. Airy, are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a son, Alan Wood Lukens, on February 12. Mrs. Lukens. prior to her marriage, was Miss Frances B.

Day, daughter of Mrs. Frank Miles Day, of "Hickory HilV Mt. Airy. Mr. and Mrs.

W. Chattin WetherilL of 'The Orchard," Chestnut Hill, are being congratulated upon the birth of a daughter on February 9. Mrs. Wetherill was Miss Isabel B. Mnller, daughter of Mrs.

Auguste Frederic Mnller. of Chestnut HilL Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Roberts Jamison, of Merion. are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter.

Sara Elizabeth Jamison, on February 1. Mrs. Jamison was Miss Athalia Crawford, daughter the late Mr. and Joseph Currie Crawford. Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas McConnelL 3d, of Bryn Mawr, are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter on February 21. Mrs. McConnell. prior to her marriage, was Miss Helene Roesch, of this city.

Mr. and Mrs. Percival Maddock. of Merion. are being congratulated unon the birth of a daughter, Jean Garrett MaddocK.

Mr. and Mrs. Michael M. Riter. of Germantown.

are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a son on Feb ruary 2. Mrs. Riter is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William E.

Buehler, of uermaniowB. Mr. and Mrs. Walter T. Dwyer, of Morris Wenger House 4J www WW Jaime Wisher's Letter season.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Learning Montgomery's second daughter, Mary, an intimate friend, is to be presented at the same time and I might add that like her sister, Helen Hope, she gives promise of carrying off the laurels of her first season. N' I think I've told you prised to hear of Letitia Howell I It was announced Ads i in issmsssm friends of the couple, who are spending the winter at Palm Beach, were just as delighted with the news as you and I were. I imagine that Miss McKim and Mr.

Howell have been deluged with felicitations, are tremendously popular. Really, I dm't think one could find a more charming woman than1 th future Mrs. Cooper Howell. Enough for this time. Faithfully, 1227-1229 WALNUT STREET THE ballroom of the Bellevne-Strat-' ford, transformed into a veritable garden of trailing greens, tall palms and graceful ferns, mingled with delicate pink and white blossoms, formed a beautiful setting for the Second Assembly on Friday evening.

Despite the number of fashionables at various Southern resorts, the inner circle of Philadelphia society was well represented among the thousand or more who attended the event. The custom of holding two assemblies each year, which dates back to 1747, when the first gathering of the kind was held by a small company of Colonial ladies, has come down through the years uninterrupted except during the time in which the country was engaged in the World War. The patronesses on Friday evening were: Mrs. Alexander Van Rensselaer, Mrs. Bayard Kane, Mrs.

Roland S. Morris, Mrs. Alfred A. Biddle, Mrs. John H.

Packard and Mrs. John S. New-bold, who took the place of Mrs. Frederick R. Drayton, who was unable to be present.

The supper escorts to the patronesses included Mr. Samuel L. Shober, Mr. Thomas Robins, Mr. William S.

Ellis, Mr. John Evans and Mr. Wilson Eyre. The gentlemen in charge of tne ball this year were: Mr. Edward F.

Beale, Mr. John S. Newbold, Mr. Sidney W. Keith.

Mr. Charles J. Biddle, Mr. S. Pemberton Hutchinson and Mr.

John IL IngersolL Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Reeves, of Roland Park; Dr.

Richard H. Meade, of Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. John D. Farn-ham, of Wilkes-Barre, Mr.

and Mrs. W. Gibson Carey. of Baltimore; Miss Elizabeth Prescot Hale, of Vonkers, N. Mr.

John Gill, of Haddonfield Mr. Huntington Wilson, of Princeton; Mr. William F. Johnson, Mr. C.

Fulton Leser, Mr. Raph Semmes, of Baltimore; Mr. Alfred Chisolm McCrea. of Charleston, S. Mr.

and Mrs. John II. McFadden, Commander and Mrs. Robert Henderson, Mrs. Harold E.

Webb, of England; Mr. Lawrence A. Brown, of Washington; Mr. D. G.

Brinton Thomoson, Mr. B. Frederick Dawson. Mr. John R.

Suy- dam, Mr. Edward King McCagg, Mr. Gurney Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pruyn, Mr.

Charles Welford Lea-vitt and Miss Carol Mitchell; all of New York; 3Irs. Benjamin H. Ridgeley, Miss Juliana Cuyler, of Princeton: Miss Mar garet Frankhn Duane and Mr. Howard Duane, of Wilmington; Mr. Rodman B.

Montgomery. Senator and Mrs. Lawrence C. Phills. of Washington; Mr.

and Mrs. Julian White Ridgeley, of Hamp ton, Mr. William A. Almy. Mr.

Samuel Powell Griffiths, of Chicago; Mr. George Hackney, of Uniontown, Mr. George of Doylestown, Admiral and Mrs. Archibald H. Scales.

IT. S. Colonel and Mrs. Charles S. Hill, TJ.

S. M. and Cap tain and Mrs. Lowry Boyd Stephenson, U. S.

M. C. Notable among the dinners which preceded the ball was that which Mr. and Mrs. John W.

Brock, of 1417 Spruce street, gave in honor of their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Brock, of Wyncote. Others TO $19.75.

It is an unusual value, for it is of solid mahogany, prettily shaped and contains three drawers and a good sized pocket at each side. All one's sewing materials may be kept within it and it makes a secluded nook for the many odds and ends that we simply must find room for somewhere. This little table is equally appropriate for living or bedroom and makes a splendid stand for a lamp. 5 I don't know when I've spent such an interesting shopping hour as the one just passed. I was browsing around a delightful art shop admiring the lovely prints and etchings with little exnecta tion of finding even one of them within the reach of my modest purse, but when I spied a print of an old-fashioned English garden of gloriously colored posies and a roughly cobbled walk leading to an old swinging gate, I simply had to inquire the price, and when told it was but JM.oO or o.OO, according to the size.

I was all but overcome, for it is a perfect dream of a picture. There are other attractive garden pictures at the same prices, every one appropriately framed. It is a real pleasure to find such fetching pictures at these reason able prices, for it gives even the mopt economical of us an opportunity to change the pictures on our walls occasionally. This, you know, is a splendid preventive for getting tired or one's indoor surroundings. 6 I am sure that the lovely illus trated flowers I've just told you about were responsible for guiding me into one of our seed stores to get some sugges tions about the seeds 1 should purchase for my garden and while there I learned that one of the most popular and beautiful members of flowerdom was the new giant flowered zinnia.

I understand that this new and distinct race is without doubt the greatest improvement in zinnias yet developed. The plants are from 2 to 3 feet in height and produce mammoth flowers. The broad petals are closely imbricated, sometimes seeming almost to be piled one upon the other, and they say when placed alongside of a decorative dahlia, it is difficult to distinguish one from the other. The colors are crimson, gold, rose, lavender turning to purple, orange and gold, pure white and 6carlet, with blending of orange. Regular size packages are 25c and large ones 75c, or you may purchase one regular size package of each of the eight colors for $1.50.

If you are contemplating any kind of a garden for the comiDg season, do let me give you the name of this 6tore where information is so willingly given, and it would be a splendid idea if you would send for one of their catalogues. 7 These are truly Mah Jong days first it was the game itself, then the Mah Jong frocks, then the Mah Jong candies and jewelry and now it is Mah Jong candles, and they are really lovely. They are gracefully tapered and come in various colors with heavily encrusted dragon designs in gold; a stunning and effective combination. They are tagged at $1.50 per pair and are quite the thing just now for original and inexpensive prizes. 8 The newest and most fascinating novelty necklaces are those made of mother of pearl which has been transformed through a process of dyeing, into the rich shades of yellow, peach and cherry.

A portion of each bead glistens just like crystal under a strong light and yet resembles an opal in the way the shades of coloring change. The good jeweler ha whose shop I saw them realized that words, no matter how carefully chosen, could not do justice to the beauty of these beads, and so he has promised to send them on approval to your home if you desire. Each necklace is thirty inches in length and is fastened with a dainty clasp of natural ivory. $7 indeed quite a reasonable price to pay for such an enmisits necklace. Dear Folks: If you would like to know the names ef the shops where the article describe may be purchased, call me at Filbert 3-300 any morning, prefer' ably between 9 and 11, or write me at The Philadelphia Inquirer, and I shall be glad to tell you.

MARJORIE. ary 27. Mrs. Cannon was Miss Vir ginia D. Hess, daughter of Mrs.

M. M. Elhcott Iless. of the Clinton. Mr.

and Mre. J. Dewitt Ingham, I this city, are receiving congratulatione upon the birth of a daughter, Nancy Marie Ingham. Mr. and Mrs.

F. Archer Develm. Merchantville, are being congratulated upon the birth of a 6on, IT. Arrher Develin, on February 15. Mrs.

Develin was Miss Kathryn Work, cl Overbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Hood, oi Swarthmore, are receiving congratulations upon the birth of a daughter.

Frances Hood, on ebruary a. Mrs, Hood, prior to her marriage, was Miss Alice Fricke. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.

S. Fricke, of Swarthmore. Musical Art Club to Give Reception for Great Soprano Madame Jeritza will be the guest ot honor at a large reception to given at the Musical Art Club on Monday, evening, March 3. This is the first, entertainment which has been planned by the newly elected officers of the women's board of the club, and is the first of a series of receptions to be held in honor of prominent leaders in the musical world. The reception, which will follow Madame Jeritza recital, will take place at 10 o'clock, and the guests will be received by Mrs.

George Horace Lorimer. chairman of the women's board, assisted by Mrs. Alexander Van Rensselaer, Mrs. George McFadden, Mrs. John B.

Thaytr and Mrs. Joseph Leidy. Other members of the board Include Miss Marv Converse, Miss Emily Ex-ley, Mrs. J. William White, Mrs.

John P. Leigo, Mrs. Herbert Lincoln Clark, Mrs. E. Stotesbury Lewis, Mrs.

II. H. Barton, the Countess Enlalia and Mrs E. Florens Rivinus. Are Now In Tut Land Mrs.

Philip F. Kelly, Mrs. Henry O. Hastings, of 2T0 South Eighteenth street, and Mrs. William Price Shreve, of Boston, have left Rome, where the have been for some time, and are trend ing the remainder of the winter in Egypt.

31110 B. Chertak Wenger fl Wenger 0 9 TO FIT FEET 'Spring THE BIG SHOE STORE Market St. cJYemesir Ijpll Bill 4 41 3 everything. Yes, indeed, I was sur McKim's engagement to Cooper while I was away, you know, and at the Assembly wore a gown of orchid velvet, embroidered with crystals and silver. A large bow ot silver cloth caught the drapery at the left side.

Miss Evelyn Martin ap-eared in an exquisite frock of white chiffon, elaborately embroidered with crystals. An ornament of pale blue ostrich feathers fastened the drapery at one side. Miss Alice Murray Ellzey selected a becoming gown of watermelon pink georgette, embroidered with crystals. A wide girdle of the material formed a train at the left side. A cluster of pale pink velvet roses fastened the girdle.

Mrs Hollinshead N. Taylor's gown of soft white satin was made with a court train, suspended from the shoulders. A rose of bright red velvet gave pleasing contrast to the color scheme. Mrs. John Welsh Drayton appeared at the opera recently in a striking gown of white velvet, trimmed with rhinestone embroidery.

Bands of the brilliants formed the shoulder straps. With this she wore long, gold, drop earrings. A dainty cluster of pale blue flowers gave pleasing contrast to- the color scheme of Miss Agnes Tarnall's frock of canary-colored velvet, worn at a recent gathering of notables. The gown was made on long, straight lines and was distinctive inh its simplicity. N.

entertained at dinner at the Bellevue-Stratford last Wednesday evening. Commander and Mrs. F. Coleman Starr, of 1537 Pine street, will give a dinner at the home of Mrs. Starr's parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Victor O. Stro-beL of 1527 Pine street, next Tuesday evening, before the Bal Masque. Mr. and Mrs.

Richard D. Wood, of 2100 Locust street, entertained at dinner last evening and later at an auction bridge' party in honor of Miss Edith L. Roberts, debutante daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George W.

B. Roberts, of 180ft DeLancey place. Miss Elizabeth Hood Latta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Love Latta, of 1917 Walnut street, was the honor guest at a theatre party given last Wednesday evening, by Mrs.

Robert II. Fairman, of 4318 Chestnut street. The guests included the members of Miss Latta's bridal party. The marriage of Miss Latta to Mr. John Ray Mellenry, of ZanesviHe, will take place on Wednesday, April 30.

Mrs. John P. Leigo will give a musicale this evening at her home, 2301 DeLancey place. Mrs. Adflinefl Hewson.

of 2o7 South Sixteenth street, entertained at a card party on Tuesday afternoon, in honor of Miss Elizabeth Prescott Hale, of New York, who is spending several days with Dr. and Mrs. The ladies who will act as patronesses at the Bal Masque next Tuesday evening include Mrs. J. Wilmer Biddle.

Mrs. Russell Duane, Mrs. Henry K. OMnrd, Mrs. Robert II.

Large, Mrs. Charles Penrose Keith. Mrs. Clayton McEIroy, V7Wvrl F. Hoffman.

Mrs. Church- hill Williams. Mrs. Claude M. Plowman and Charles Willing.

www. Gowns Glimpsed and Other Events of Social Import Day Coats Milliners Perfumery Marie Earle Elizabeth Arden Dorothy Gray and Ann Murdoch Creams and Preparations FRENCH BAGS P0UDRES NECKLACES EARRINGS SPANISH SHAWLS CONTINUED FROM THE PRECEDING PAGE the Morris Strouds, Hollinshead Taylors, Edward W. Clarks, 3d, Joseph N. Pews, Francis M. Brookes, Frank H.

Mosses, Edward F. Hoffmans, Georg-e Crozers and several other members of the younger married set. The Lowry Stephensons (the erstwhile Evelyn Chew and her husband), who are now residing at the Navy Yard, are to entertain beforehand, and while I've heard no details ef Mrs. Stephenson's costume, I have every reason to believe it will be something1 startling" as well as most becoming1. She looks perfectly stunning in gaily embroidered shawl effects, you know.

The Joseph 'Pattersons have planned a dinner, too, as have the Henry Pepper Norriscs, Ned Lycetts, and the John Barnes', whose daughter, Sarah Mary Barnes, has at this time the distinction of being the first debutante listed for the autumn. Their tea for this popular daughter 'is planned for the twentieth of September. Their reason for having it so early is probably because Sarah Mary is to leave shortly afterwards for college. It seems too bad that she will have to miss so many parties, as she is one of the most sought-after' girls of her set and there would have been, doubtless, any number of entertainments given in her honor. She'll be frightfully missed, too.

I know so many of the younger boys who simply dance attendance upon this maiden, one in particular, who is especially good looking, with long dark eyelashes and fascinating manners. But there, I won't say aihother word. It wouldn't be fair, as there are lots of beaux on Sarah Mary's list. BETTY WARDER'S debut, to be made at a dance'which her parents, Mr. and Mrs.

George Warder, are to give at the Philadelphia Cricket Club, will be the first debutante event in having been arranged for the first day of that month. Betty's extremely popular, you know, and likely to have just as good a time next winter as did her" sister, Celestine Warder, during her first year. So many of the Chestnut Hill girls are to be introduced at the Cricket Club. Mrs. Everett Haw-ley's daughter, Betty is to have her debutante dance there on the fifteenth of October, and Emma Biddle Norris parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Edward Norris, have engaged the club for a dance on Saturday, October fourth. Next year will probably vie with the season of 1922-23, in the number of debutantes from that section. Can you imagine the number of teas to be held there starting with Elizabeth Madeira, a daughter of the Edward C. Madeiras, whose son, Edward, is to marry Evelyn Martin, in June.

There are also Lydia Tunis, Carmita Kennedy, Eleanor Sewell, Anne Wetherill, Mary Alice Morice, Betty Logan, Helena Zimmermann, Anita Coleman, Josephine Wayne, Mary Davis, Suzanne Wister, Eleanor Coleman, Dorothy Dodge, Frances Fielding, Jane Goodman, Helen Read, Dorothy Donoghue, Bertha Bates, Elsie Robinson, Ellen Taussig and Christine Frazier, besides the ones I have already mentioned. At this time there are exactly ninety-nine, debutantes scheduled to make their bows next year. Then, of course, there will be lots of other names added at the last minute. There always are. Can't you just imagine what a pell mell rush of good times there will be from October straight on until Lent? JUST now the most exciting news has to do with the post-Lenten and early summer weddings.

Along that line, I know of none causing more of a hubbub in the smart world than that of Maisie Stewart and Ross Smith for which the fashionable and dignified St. James' Church will form the setting on Tuesday of Easter week. The prospective bride, who is generally considered one of the most beautiful be! a of the Quaker City, is a daughter of the former Susan Sturgis, now Mrs. Robert G. LeConte, and Antonio Y.

Stewart, who, if my memory serves me well, spends- most of his time in Texas. Maisie's sisters, Susan and Lillie, both quite as charming and popular as the future Mrs. C. Ross Smith, are to grace the bridal party, which is also to include Anna Newbold Gay Graham, Cintra Ellis, Helen Allen, whose engagement to Percy Wilson, was recently announced, the always-correctly-attired Elaine Sullivan, Rosemary Howe, whose beauty and charm alone would lend the desired distinction to any bridal procession; Mrs. Harry Neilson, the erstwhile Alberta Reath, Anna Scott, one of Mrs.

Edgar Scott's cultured daughters, who inherits much of her mother's delightful personality, and a Miss Alice Eno, of Princeton, the only one who is a total stran.arer to Jane. But, knowing most of these girls as you do, can you picture a more impressive picture than this galaxy of beauty will present? Doubtless, one will see at thi3 event many of the distinguished guests who filled the Church of the Redeemer, at Bryn Mawr, last September, when Helen Hope Montgomery became the bride of Edgar Scott whose mother, the former Mary Sturgis, is a sister of Mrs. LeConte. All of the Potters, Scotts, Ingersolls and others of the Sturgis clan, will occupy front pews, although with no thought of outshining the splendor and elegance of Mrs. F.

Cor-lies Morgan's smart coterie. Speaking of the Sturgises reminds me that there is positively no truth in the rumor that Mrs. Edgar Scott's older daughter, Anna, is to be introduced next year. I have it on good authority, my dear, this lovely child is not to join, the social body rcntil the following 1 So many of my friends have asked me where to purchase that iascinating witchcraft powder which, when sprin kled upon burning logs or coals, or even on a lighted gas heater, will transform the flames into the most delightful and changeable colors. Well, I've found the nlace and the price is but 75c for a good sized box, or $1.50 if you i.

1. 1 1-. aesire ic a noveiiy cumamer uitu serves as a most appropriate ornament for the fireplace mantle. And what else do you suppose I discovered in this shop you'll never guess, so I'll tell you It is a cast iron dachshund with the sauciest tail and a brilliant red tongue which is much in evidence. Its back is rather sharp, and can you imagine what it is used for? To scrape the mud and snow from one's shoes, of course! It will last a lifetime and the kiddies will seldom forget to give the old dog's back a scrape or two before they enter the house.

They are priced at $15 and I hear that at the entrance of many of the homes along the Main Line one is greeted by this clever fellow. 2 It is a simple matter in these clothes-loving days to find individual and original things with which to bedeck ourselves, but it is not often one finds something entirely different to serve in the way of good things to eat. I learned of three odd things today and I'm going to nass them alone to you. Some cheese wafers, which I immediately wanted to call cheese sticks, for they are about seven inches in length and but an inch in width, are simolv delicious. They are made of some sort of flaky, delicately cheese flavored preparation that literally melts in one's mouth.

They are especially good to serve with salads and 1 am told they are very popular at luncheons and suppers. are forty-eight waters in a carton at 40c. Then I learned of pimento cups, the daintiest, tastiest and most colorful things in which to serve salads. There are six or seven in a jar tor ouc. And not the least of the delicacies I made note of in this interesting grocery store were the cucumber rings stuffed with pimentos and I know of nothing more delightful to serve in the place of olives and pickles than these pickled cucumber rings.

They come in pint jars at $1.25. 3 The owner of a wee shop, who is the acme of chic and a lover of change, becomes most uneasy if a frock lingers more than a month in its charming environment, and as she directed my attention to several small groups of frocks, each one displaying her usual perfect taste, she nodded: "Marjorie, let's hurry them on their way," so now I want to tell you how they will be reduced just for you and me. The evening models, and of course there are but one a kind, will be marked one-quarter lower than the present prices and same individual street and afternoon dresses of fine quality Poiret twill, or velvet, if you desire, she will literally slash in price from $49.50 to $25. Be sure that you ask to see the little frock of rich brown wedding ring velvet with collars and cuffs of handmade lace and a skirt of triangular tiers. Some stunning flannel frocks will also be reduced from $29.50 to $18.75.

They are straight-back models with the youthful smock front, and come in plain or plaid colors. Every frock in these three groups is a real bargain indeed. 4 Speaking of bargains here are two which you will sgree with me should be spelled with capital B's. An attractive and extremely good looking birch mahogany end table at only I was amazed at. the price, and you know, it is small bits of furniture such as these little tables, that contribute so generously to the comfort and cozi-ness of one's home.

The other, something without which no home is com plete in my estimation, is a Martha Washington sewing table tagged at only 3 'TIS A FEAT our Pump GOWNS of rich velvets, usually depending upon graceful draperies of the material for their trimming; with daintyj creations of- filmy chiffons and satins running a close second, are in the lead among the latest achievements' of Dame Fashion. Frocks of arlistiiine brocades which predom inated at fashionable occasions earlier in the season, are gradually being replaced by imported models of lighter materials. Members of the younger set, in particular, hare displayed a decided preference for frocks of sheer materials. One of the most artistic gowns worn at the Second Assembly was that in which Miss Virginia Benson Carter, daughter of Rev. and Mrs.

George Cal vert Carter, appeared, ine iounoanon of this model was of orange satin, over which was draped a chiffon overdress of the same shade. The skirt formed a- striking feature or tne gown, which was cut on sweeping peacock lines, decidedly longer in back than, in front. Miss Mary Ridgeley Carter made a charming picture in a frock of black tulle, made over a foundation of flesh- colored satin. Bands of nesn-coiored tull formed the shoulder straps. Miss Phyllis Douglas Cochran, a popular member of the debutante set.

Parties Among the Last Before Lenten Season Those who attended the dinner which the Baroness Meyer von Schauensee, of 1213 Spruce street, gave last Friday evening in honor of Miss Agnes Tiighman Packard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John II. Packard, of 135 South Eighteenth street, before the Second Assembly, included Misa Maria Lewis Chance, Miss Juliana Cuyler, of Princeton, Miss Mabel Bayard Kane, Miss Phyllis Douglas Cochran. Miss Sally Drexel Henry.

Miss Edith Wharton Shober, Miss Julia Peabody Ross, Mr. Iale Pnrves, Mr. Edward Sho-beT, Mr. Clayton MeElroy, Mr. Rodney N.

Lnndreth, Mr. George W. Hunt, Mr. S. Davis Page, Mr.

Aus tin M. Purves, Mr. Edmund N. Purves, Mr. Brandon Karnnger, Mr.

Henry Norris. Mr. Rudolph M. von Schauen-pee, Mr. Max M.

von Schaueusee and Mr. Lawrence Abercromby Brown. The engagement of Miss Packard to Mr. Brown has been announced. Dr.

and Mrs. Henry F. Page, of 315 South Sixteenth street, will entertain at dinner followed by an auction bridge party at their home on Saturday evening, Mrch 29, in honor of Miss Elizabeth Kremer Williams, debutante daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Martin Williams, of 2016 Walnut street.

Captain and Mrs. Lowry Boyd Stephenson, of the Navy Yard, will entertain at dinner next Tuesday evening before the Bal Masque. Mrs. Stephenson will also give ft children's party to morrow aiternoon to celebrate the birthday of her son, Master Lowry Chew Sfpnhpnenn. Mr.

Samuel Lippincott, of Rircrton, The "Favorita" is part icularly smart in Black Satin, or the new Airedale Suede also in Grey or Beige Suede. and when you see them, you will want to add a pair with the Cuban covered heels in Black Suede or Patent colt. Twelve Dollars 1204-06-08 has.