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MtmtJr a jn 1 THE WASHINGTON OST tURSDAYNOTEMfiER 23 1916 7 1 I 1 UloodNtfard Xotbtop New York WASHINGTON Paris THE SEASON OF SOCIAL GAYETIES Is Here and THE EVENING GOWN QUESTION Is the Next on the Calendar INDIVIDUALITY 1 the subtle toiuh indefinable though ctual revealed in the a Wearing Vpparet It i the tour1 of the tnirt our clothes houl cxprMt vour prnal he one ivlfyiftg and accentuat ii i hr Tht winter reason has begun in earnest and tt js time for tne feminine haK of the world to pivparea tor eery ariety of eening en tertainmert Shimmering Taffeta lends itself beautifully to the soft draped effects now in vogue Several Captuaknn Blark Gowns are in this rnwiag one leam with hundreds of pail ut1e a bile others are bnghteneu with silver rmbrcidery and sihery laces Satin Sublime combined with metal cloth de elops several of the elaborate models Daring color combinations have been treated in such a manner they are decidedly becoming as ell as no el THIS AGNES GOWN Is a martrlous creation of rose brocaded silk embroidered i tih cr To say it embrace both uitffl idtialUp and distinction it unnecessary as a lasval glome convincing proof The it males the most of its moyev ape opporttri fir find the long graceful tran is indeed at rmcfitT Thit pocn an cj qitlsltc creation and the hcarv filter tare trimming is of an extremely novel ireave do gel resembling clusters of brilliants SJoOOO MM I I 1 floor treft II VjjW DISTINCTION Tht thought of distinction for It la th diffrenC the ellve that women want nowaday ha entered Jn major proportion In the selection of every Individual garment here presented In all miladys wardrobe it is the Evening Gown that affords the greatest emphasis to the subtle element of personal charm This is indeed The Golden Age of Textiles and never were the weaves more sumptuous than at present Those who admire the truly artistic will thoroughly enjoy an inspection of this choice selection The interesting diversity of models affords a discriminating selection Foreign models and adaptations of them and other Gowns created in America to suit the personality of the individual will be found in this assemblage LA MAJESTE a tcell chosen name for this vtcfon of sapphire silk net lavishly draped over charmeuse of the same shade Scintillating brilliancy is presented by panels of deep sapphire sequins which lend straight clinging tendencies The bodice is formed principally of sapphire sequins Long flowing draperies of silk net fall from the shoulders lr00 SOCIETY URESIDENT and Mrs Wilson Enteral tain Theater Party Secretary and Mrs La using Gu ests of Mr and Mrs Phillips Miss Wilson Gives Tea at White House CTHB BUST CGBZOESL ift itatm 9rxm Old 8TH ST AND PSJiNA ATZ1 A BULLOZ OPERA GOWN la a gorocom dudopment of French silk net in a rich shaded green effect ichich falls over a flounce of unique and ertremely handsome silk lace Iocaded in a siller cloth Dancing Girr design A mellow preen metal cloth forms the foundation of this brilliant creation The artistic girdle effect which a prominent feature is designed with hand embroidery and pearls 110 00 Again do the coutouners turn for inspiration in styling to the pages of the historic past Classic Greece Medieval Italy Picturesque Spain Artistic Russia Complex China have impressed their characteristic native themes and strains upon EVENING GOWN FASHIONS OF THE HOUR EVENING GOWNS Were never more wonderful colors more radiant and weaves more irresistible than this season Embroidered and plain Net Taffeta Charmeuse or Chiffon featuring the Spangled Embroidered Net and Fur trimmings after models of Paris According to materials 2950 to 15000 111 Jlik MaiM II flffl UL1 if ill IrJA PRESIDENT AND MRS WILSON occupied a bo at th Belaaco last evening and had aa their guests Mrs WUaona brother and aUter lnlaw Mr and Mr Richard Winner Boiling and her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Alexander Hunter Gait The Secretary of State and Mr Lanelng were guests of the Afetlatant Secretary of Btate and Mr PhUllpi in their bor The Russian Aht haeeador and Mme Bakhtfteteff had In their box the counselor of the British embassy and Mrs Colvllle Barclay and several of the bachelor attache of the embassy Mr ana Mrs Paul Warburg had a box party Mrs Thotna Walh had as her guests the Secretary of the Navy and Mrs Daniels Mrs John Foster and Mrs Stephen A Oaborn Mrs Oeorge Vanflerbtlt had a party of young people in her box Miss Margaret Wilson had a few friend In for Informal tea at the White House vesterday afternoon erlng tea in the red parlor Miss Wilson will be a guet this afternoon of Mrs William Hatnltloti BayH president of the Pierce Guild in Mrs Bayly box at the concert or Charles aXefleld Cadman and the Indian Princess Tianina at the National The Commissioner of Indian Affairs and Mrs Cato Sells will also be In Mrs Balv box The concert Is being g1en for the benefit of the Pierce Guild and Is the first appearance of these artist In Washington Mrs Wrightten Host Do You Realize There Is Need for HASTE in Purchasing These Of American and European Manufacture wet berattae kaT aeareely feaoatk which to ret their outata made at lit knttiw the Imported Dvlls nrr fast Oa llae at Earatoeaa DoUa ha already fee eomfcletely aald out Come today and make your selection and a small deposit will reserve any of these dolls for later delivery Tou will be wise to thus insure yourself and your little folk againat deep disappointment at Christmas time SPECIAL OPPEU FREE With every doll purchase of 25c or more one of these four Character Dolls as illustrated Undressed Dolls It Charaettr SaMct IT lacb tall balr wlc Wwj bead moTloc ere tnrnln wril papier mark nod Our rejrtilar pnr Special vur rrrniar 198 aUttaar Chaxactw Boll bisque Seada 0MhwfiI win papier toarhe bndlm two plr enamel fto Uh browa or blae erea tbat open and rime i4nted limb lirellke featnm modi tb wrrld over Imported kind ls tack iUa IS 41 l4ach alia It laoh aU 16 41 S4 iaoa mi 14 Import Jointed Solla 31 laraea tail papier macba bodlea One Msqae aeada lonjr curly hair wlx three times aem painted eyebrow eymi tbat open and iloee aad real erelaanea turning wflnti Kate aboea and atoeklnca limited nom ber of tbeae tH 0 talne Ja Haadwank Lady Dalit wttb tanlded bodlea la BMtt flnlab beat biaqae beada balr re laanea opa nwatft abowinr teeth natural balr whjs dreaaed Id mlaaea atyle wltt two bowa ribbon wear nerklare 23 la tan S3 14 in tall H5 495 I Baoy a a rbaraeter dell of llneat papier marne with larr blaqne bead hair wlr brown or bloe eyea open moatb abowtn pearly white teeth Porta la 1 inrbea tall pedal 395 Kaon a Fomh Xaldan iaaittmf Sails rery eompoaltion dolla 8 Inrbea tali Jointed irmi these are considered among tba flneet dolla produced la America At 49c Eaadwarck Caar koter Doll finest Wtoe head paint ed hair brown or bin eyes that opea ahat open moyte with mwrtnx toncne papier marbe body Mated llmba slae 21 inrbea complete with partner Onr rearalaf price tn Special 495 1 laches till Hal 13 inches tall clal Celluloid SoUs with jointed limbs well shaped body 12V Inchee tall boxed recnlarly 114 Special a rr tuianj 100 illvj kU eZjaiisEraaaQlatafTri KXa HiifflBpfinmMB JS lKsaillf aaCvaPllITrnlllHl Wtttsiii AtgEGSS i ill HIS Is tie tHobe Wernicke period In bookcases The oalj cuittUiKuon of the Qtobe Wernicke bookcase promotes an added interest ra the collection of tach books as are worth reading and worth keeping When it is so easy and eco 1 nomkal to store books such attractive quarters it at butj natural that even the younger generation should take considerablei pride in starting individual libraries devoted to specialized branches of study Whether to the home or achool the Globe Wernicke bookcase contribute much to the pleasure of all who find satttfactm in a rowing library where provision has been made for all poaslble future additkxia The Globe Werrucka boocae can be had mJ style and 6naheLto harmooU rhhny aOterior trto Branch Store 1218 1220 Street 4o on Sale at Home I Herrmanns 7th and Eye Sts I An Lxtraordinary Exhibit Today of the Celebrated Freeman Collection of Old English Silver Herv Piece Guaranteed Over 100 Years Old alio display an unusual stock of imported silver Sheffield plate and fine china all very appropriate for wedding and holiday gifts A SCHMIDT SON 1211 Connecticut Ave Its an Honor to Own a PIANO The great mass of the people of America of whatever nationality have learned to know and appreciate the best products of every kind This accounts for the extraordinary demand for The Worlds Best Piano This remarkable recognition of merit is not only just to the Knabe Piano but is very complimentary to the intelligence of the American People Our Special Piano proposition hat overcome all the difficulties of buying die high grade Knabe See us about it Warerooms 605 Thirteenth Street Mrs William Wrlarhteon daughter of Sura Qn and Mrs William Gor aras who is spending the early season in her parents apartment at the Highlands entertained a email company at dinner last evening and had as her guests Gen Albert Mis Ellse Walker of Florida Miss Ruth Brldgman of Baltimore who spent a Tew days with Mrs Wrlghtson Mr Henry Montague oT England and Mr Harold Slbert the guests all having been friends and associates of Gen and Mrs Gorgas during their long residence In Panama Mrs Wrlghtson had a small company at luncheon on Tuesday when her guests Included Mrs Floyd Waggaman Mrs Charles Mason Mrs Ralph Gold thwatte and Miss Ellse Walker Mrs Wrlghtson will ko to Staunton tomorrow to epend a few days with her cousin Miss Minna Palphrey Mrs Richard Butler left yesterday morning for New York to join friends She was at the Wlllard Tor eome time Baron Akerhlelm counselor of the Swedish legation and Baroness Akerhlelm had a small dinner party last eenlng at the Wlllard Mrs William Llttauer will give a dance for her voung daughter Miss Catharine Llttauer on December 28 Mies Llttauer is a member of the younger act not jet out bride wore a charming gown of white satin and lace with veil of tulle held with orange blossoms She carried a shower of white rose and lilies of the valley The maid of honor wore yellow tulle over yellow silk and carried yellow chrysanthemums After the reception and supper the bride and bridegroom left for a short trip South and will later be at home In an apartment at Wlllard Courts Mr Kephart being now connected with the government In this city Mrs Frank Ohlselli and Miss Ruth Hosklnson will leave tomorrow to attend the Army and Navy game returning to Washington the last of the following week Mrs James BelleT Miss Eugenia Lleutaud Miss Karns Miss Grace Fowler Miss May Brlen MiM Eileen Ready and Miss Adele May representing Holy Cross Academy Dumbarton will go to Baltimore tomorrow morning to attend the convention of the International Federation of Catholic Alumnae They will attend the ban I quet to be given Saturday evening in I the ballroom of the Belvedere and ve main over for the final ceremonies on Sunday Mr Johnston to Give Dane 1 Finest Old Pure yO ST CROIX RUM jHOHAMjirG Bottled at St Thoma NOKTHWESTATriTTEENTK UUnd of St Cn TTii West Indies CWh Bottle 150 1 European Plan Fireproof JqJ ft MagrUfer rr usiiuitvii mw Exclusive Hotel Noted for its cuisine and perfection of individual service Consultants on Landscape Gardening Small Sons lae Ir Tort VaUerf Wuaiartaa Aatana aatt lttk aad Mi Xaaisaa Ave Cross Fox S50 Hudson Seal lal 52U JOSEPH SPERLING Furrier lilt rut Htxt Eskffl BurchelPs Bouquet Coffee 25c lb jT Its delightful aroma la an Invitation to taste Its delicious navor BURCHELL 1325 Mrs James Marion Johnston will gle a dance on December 29 for her younger daughter who is still a school girl Mrs William Mitchell and Mrs George Duncan poured tea at the Riding and Hunt Club esterda afternoon at the tea dance which followed the club ride After tie ride a handsome lolng cup was presented to Mr George Oakley Totten in recognition of his success as chairman of the entertain ment committee The cup was a complete surprise to Mr Totten Maj William Mitchell is the chairman of the committee this season and Is now making plans for a society circus to be given the middle of next month Mr and Mrs Frank Mitchell entertained a company of distinguished guests at dinner last evening Mrs Delos A Slodgett who has been ill for several weeks with a serious cold will go to New Tork tomorrow with Miss Helen Blodgett and Miss Ruth Wilson They will have a theater partj In New Tork that evening and motor from New Tork to New Haven on Saturday morning to attend the football game between the Yale HarvardHarvard teams and the dance there in th evening Thej will return to New York on Monday and remain there over Thanksgiving Mia Blodgett spending the early part of the week with Miss Paulln Gates In New Jersey Mr Deloe Blodgett wilt Join his mother at the Waldorf Astoria for the Thanksgiving holidays and on Thanksgiving day Mrs Blodgett will have a dinner party of voung people at the Waldorf Astoria after a matinee part in honor of the birthdav of Mis Ruth Wilson Mrs Blodgett and the two voung ladies will return to Washington bj motor their car having been left tn New York when Mis Blodgett made her recent visit there Mrs Blodgett and her famllv will spend Christmas In Florida in the new home of Mrs Blodgetts brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Edward Porcher which ha Juat been completed at Cocoa Fla They will go there about the 17th of December and will be part of a large house party for the holiday season Marquis Mayeda a captain in the Imperial Japanese army who arrived recently In New York 1 at the Willard for a few das He ha been studying military tactics In England and Is returning to Japan by way of thl coun try accompanied by the marchioness ho remained In New York during his visit to Washington He Is accompanied here by Lieut col Hayashi of Japan I Will Aid in Navy Relttf Ball te LOFFLEtfS I OPEN KETTLE RENDERED VWIRELRD II ITS GOVERNMENT INSPECTED of course then wrapped In wax paper and put in Sanitary 1 lb Cartons You will find this package a great convenience Ask for Lofflera Pure Lard LOFFLERS SAUSAGES of all kinds and other Pork Products are in big demand get your order in early At First Class Grocers and Our Market Stands A LOFFLER PROVISION CO Factory Benning Miss Carolyn Nash who Is chairman or the voung ladles committee for the annual navy relief ball to take place ThankBglvlng night at the nav vard will be aslsted bv Miss Sidney Burleson Miss Lucy Burleson Miss Dorothy llk4f Xflao VathrltlA AnrtlTWR MlSS i i i gley miss James Belle Raelev Miss Ethel Bagley Edith Blair Miss Minna Blair Miss Mar garet Breckinridge Mls Elisabeth Chase Miss Suzanne rhase Miss Eu dora Clover Miss Lydla Chapin the Misses Delano Miss Natalie Drlggs Miss Alvs Miss Elsie Downing Miss Katherine DuBose Miss Margaret Fahnestock Miss Alexandrine Fltch Miss Florence Gheen MIsb Mary Gheen Miaa Evelina Gleaves Miss Reeves Mrs Thomas Howard and Mrs Arthur Willard Among those asked to meet Mrs Carver were Mrs John A Lejeune Mrs Matthew A Cross Mrs Edward Tillman Mrs Edward Marquart Mrs Mason Gullck Mrs Har vev Tomb Mrs Paul Dmet Mrs David I Hedrlck Mrs William Conn Mrs Charles A Doen Mrs James Randall Mrs Stephen Rowan Mrs Richardson Mrs Frank Martin Mrs Douglass Howard Mrs James Proctor Morton Mrs Jesse Dver Mrs Albert Church Mrs George Smith Mrs Eugene Froston Mrs Edwin Pollock Mrs George Marvell Mrs Bryon McCandlees Mrs Oliver Mr William Tarrant Mrs Parsons Mr Ballard Mrs Jamn Randall Mrs Spears Mrs McEntee Mrs Klmtnell Mrs Leonard Mrs Anderson Mr Harris Miss Adelaide Heath Miss Catn vv nite mm me jib ur tji7 riaa a ntiR Wnnlctns Miss Waggaman Miss Claude Miss Gibson vm Tohnnn Mlti Helen Ktmmell Mrs A Walker Mrs Roy Carter Miss Ellie Lejeune Mies Natalie Ma Mrs Crltchett and Mrs nidur Miss Dorothv Mason Miss Eliz i Hood of Baltimore abeth Marshall Mis Margaret Michie Miss Margaret McCord Miss Katherine Robinson Miss Marion Parker Miss Georgia Schofleld Miss Blanchard Scott Miss Pauline Scott Miss Ruth Tanner Miss Margherltta Tillman Miss Margaret Tuttle Miss Adelaide Tuttle Mis Katherine Thelss Mis Julia Whiting Miss Elisabeth Wiley Mis Roberta Wiley and Miss Ruth Wilson Mr Smyth was hostess yesterday at a bridge party in honor of her house guest Mrs Carver of Germantown Pa At the tea table which was adorned with yellow chrysanthemums were Rear Admiral and Mrs James Olennon were hosts at dinner last evening at their home at the navy yard when they entertained In honor of Capt and Mrs Thoma Pickett Ma gruder Admiral Glennon has been recently promoted from a captaincy Capt and Mrs Charles McVay entertained at dinner last evening at the Chevy Chase Club Mr and Mrs Upshur Moorhead were hosts at a dinner of sixteen cover last evening at the Chevy Chase Club In honor of Mrs Donald McKaig of Pittsburgh who Is the guest of her parent Mr and Mrs James Morris Morgan Thanksgiving Table Service Now Host at Dinner Fine Groceries and Wines Conn Ave and St ncxnoDDODoDQ ooooaoGDoaaoo IlA STYLEPLUS17 CLOTHES 1 Os PrW the atlas Over Sol Herzog Co Inc efl 4 Klata St a DonaDoaoonocoja Kmphart THE SUNDAY POST By Mail 2Q Per Year Ml France Frarer daughter of Mr and Mr William Fraaer of Sehu lenoerg rex was married last even lng to Mr Leonard Kephart of Ithaca The ceremony was performed In BL John Episcopal Church at 8 clock bv the Rev George Dudley 1 gof SI Stephen Episcopal Church The bride was attended by Miss Lucy Kep Qhart of Ithaca sister of the bride 1 groom and Mr Henry Roy Catee of thia cltv was the best man Th nK I I er were Mr Roger White Mr Granville Guss Mr Junius Cates and Mr Samuel Thomson Th bride wa given In marriage ty Dr Harry Guaa an old friend A raoaptlon followed In the home of Mr and Mrs Cates 11 Belmont street tor th ralaiivtas and Intimate friend Th PECIAL pride is manifest in the table appoint ments for this occasion Experienced housekeepers know that our stock of china glass silverware cutlery and kitchen equipments will meet every desired need for occasions of the most formal character Beautiful new patterns are displayed in the following Sterling Silver High Grade Cutlery Rich Cut Glass Gold Decorated Glass Silver Platters Sheffield Trays Rich Service Plates Gold Decorated China Over One Hundred Patterns of Table China Flower Holders and Centerpieces Candle Shades DatinMartm3x 1215 SL sad 1214 18 SL Mr and Mrs Joseph Davlee were host at dinner last evening entertaining at the Chevy Chase Club Mr and Mra Davles will leave on Friday for New Tork to attend th Army and Navy game Dr and Mr Loren Johnson entertained laat evening at the Chevy Chase Club In compliment to their house guest Mrs James Oliver of Pittsburgh Dr and Mrs Johnson will be hosts at dinner again Saturday evening at their home on Sixteenth street in honor of Mrs Oliver Former Senator Hansbrough is in Washington for a time at the Shore ham Mrs George Barnett has gon to New Tork where she will attend the Army and Navy game on Saturday The South and Central American diplomatic resident of this city will be fully represented at th ball of th Spanish American Atheneum to be given at the Ebbltt this evening which prnmlses to be one of the most charming social alfarrs of the early season Dancing will begin at oclock The committee in charge consists of Seflora Rosarlo Munoi de Morrison William Thomas Faulkner He ft or Pedro Capo Rodriguea Mra Jennie Berliner Mrs Blanche Chadwell Seflor Fernando Fossa a Dr Gustavo I Guerra Miss Marie A Hechmer Mr Benjamin Jacobs Miss Edith Kelsey Mr and Mrs Pierre Kennelly Mr David Prewler and Mr Ralph Warren Mrs Paul Johnson was hostess yes terday at a prettily appointed luncheon COKTmrEP TWPJTH PAOK The Tnlted States Is distributing In vitatlons te hell for 2 cents each Stop 1 It Hear Clarence True Wilson general seeretsrv of Methodist Boad of Tern I perante Poll Theater 5 Zn Sunday Admission free Adv KAF KAIS Seta Raltbaafi Fitit nVy at 10th St Good Morning If you are going to shop this morning drop in at Kafkas and see the wonderful Coats they have on sale at 25 00 And the Dance Frocks that are heavenly for every girl will look like an angel in them every dainty color at 25 00 Wonderful Frocks for Thanks giving Dances i tt a joimej tearms Toujour Noaveau Afternoon gL Gowns tor and i Ani a of Evtnini JrBreL Fillet and Gowns Debnlsnles 1817 SL F7Tni III JS I I II I Hi It Ladies Suits Made to Order 35 up Why consider ready mad suits when we guarantee Style Fit Finish and Mata rlal at the am price Waldo Car Jaaa XaraaaU IT Phone 21 for Free Delivery Service Millers Self Ruing Buckwheat At Tear Cwer Ooaannasra SoppOva EARNSHAW BRO WavHaa1i Craeeta lt A tta I A breakft pu I on in a I good da delicious i hot rake made with Miller Buckwheat Winter Tops for Buck CrJ D44 sss D4S 1 1 Wlatrr ar Sasaasev ra I Taenia Cava aaWI Hsaistsw I MEEK5 SON aoitx.

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