Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-26

SOCIETY IN C0NGENIAL
GROUPS ON SUNNY LAWN
Dinner Dance at Highland Farm Cuts
Early Attendance.
From Our staG Correspondent.


BRYN MAWR, Pa, Sept 27-society
was able to lie abed and rest for another
hour this morning, as the Horse Show
did not open until 1880. Long before the
opening class, however, many morning
visitors had arrived, all anxious to pro-
long the last day.
A clear day for the entire week Of the
show seldom occurs, but with the eX-
ception of Thursdays threatening clouds
and the intense heat of the early week
ideal weather has prevailed. The high
wind of the early morning abated some
what by noon. but tho visitors sought the
sunny lawn and, gathering chairs to-
gether made congenial little parties.
with the exception of the opening class
of ponies, the mornings entries were not
of particular interest. AS more than two
hundred and fifty guests attended the
dinner dance given last night at Highland
Farm, the beautiful country home OF Mr.
and Mrs John r. Valentine, the early
attendance was kept below par.
Mrs. Francis Wharton Sinker, who un-
til her marriage last wiuter was MISS
Mildred Pearce, was among the early
morning visitors She wore a cadet blue
suit and a black velour hat. Mrs Sink
ler was accompanied by Mrs. d. Pear
son Pearce, who wore a white frock with
a. silk sweater of the popular beetroot
shale and an all-black hat.
Mrs. Francis King Wainwright was ac-
companied by her little son. She wore
beautiful pale blue sweater and "hlte
felt hat, faced with blue.
Mrs. Herbert Lincoln Clark, in white
chevlot suit and soft white felt hat. mo-
tored over with her two little daughters.
derssed alike in their covert coats and
natural straw hats. The little girls were
among the most interested spectators.
Mrs George Earle and Miss Gladys
Earle spent the morning in n sunny spot
on the lawn, while Miss Hansel Earle
entertained a few friends in their box.
Little Miss Vauclain who drove In the
opening pony class. was among the cutest
Of the Youngsters present. In her blue
Angora sweater and hat to match. Little
Miss Anne Ashton, who drove in this
class, wore navy blue suit and small
blue hat, with draped silk crown.
Quite the most conspicuous costume
of the day was worn by Mrs. Edward b.
Mclean Over a navy blue gown Mrs
Mclean wore full length coat of, citron
color with broad revers and collar OF
wide black and white stripe SILK. Her
small hat OF the same vivid shade OF
mented in the front with one small.
bright blue rose. Mrs. McLean's string
of pearls was the admiration of all who
saw 1t. being perfectly matched and grad
uatcd in size
Mrs. George d, RosenGarten and Mrs.
A. r. Macleod occupied the Rosengarten
box.
Mrs Lawrence Dillworth Beggs APP
peared in a navy blue suit trimmed with
black satin and large black hat.
The four attractive children OF Mr.
and Mrs. Charles c. Harrison. Jr., ,ac-
companied by their goyerness. watched
the Judging from the rail, little Augusta
and Ellen being dressed alike In blue
coat and nat hat trimmed with field
flowers.
This afternoon, naturally. drew the
largest crowd of the week, and before
o'clock the stands and boxes commenced
to nil, and large crowd was on hand
for the opening of the first class There
were many informal luncheons given at
the clubhouse, all. however, having to
sit muffied In furs and top coats to keep
warm.
Mrs. Bessie Dobson Altemus lunched
with Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel r. Riddle Jack
Potter being the fourth guest Mrs. Alte-
mus wore a black charmeuse gown with
a full matinee rum at her throat, fastened
on one side with a bunch of artificial
peaches. She wore a small close-titting
velvet hat.
Another informal party was made up
of Mrs. Dacostai Mr.. and Mrs. McGrann
and w. Plunkett Stewart.
A number of this seasons debutantes
were entertained by Mrs Henry A. Ber-
wind in honor OF her daughter, Miss Mar
garet Berwind, her guests including Miss
Comelia c. Leldy. Miss Susan b. Inger-
soil. Miss Katherine A. Bowie and Miss
Ruth Coke.
Mrs b. Frank Clyde occupied box.
accompanied by her daughter, Mrs.
George McFadden, Jr,, and the latter's
children
Miss e. Gwen Martin wore a white
cheviot suit and a Panama hat.
Mr. and Mrs. Paxson Deeter, who have
Just returned from Bassrock to their home
In Bryn Mawr, we're among the visitors
OF the early afternoon. Mrs. Deeter was
looking very well in blue serge suit
with black satin and large purple hat.
Mrs. John B. Townsend entertained
number OF friends In the Lewis A. Riley
box.
Mrs. Barklie Henry. in black cloth
suit and black hat Joined some friends
IL the afternoon, as did Mr.. and Mrs,
Henry Disston, the latter in a white
cloth suit and white hat
Mrs. Edward T. Stotesbury was one
OF the few who wore furs. having a beau
ttul fishers scarf draped over a brown
cloth suit.
Mrs. William Struthers Ellis wore a
long military cape of bottle green bound
with beaver fur and a black velvet hat
touched of with stin white wings Mrs.
Ellis was accompanied by her daugh-
ters. Miss sydney Ellis and Miss Helen
suit trimmed with skunk fur and the
latter wore clue suit trimmed with
striped Roman silk