Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1916-01-30


Mr.. Monroe
Miss Deacon in a Dress Douglas Rob
inson will be
of French Court. on the morn
ing of Saturday, February 19. and VIII
be an event of the utmost social I'M
portance, says a writer in the Boston
Post. Miss Jordan, who possesses ad-
mira BILE taste in dress, is bound to prove
a graceful and winsome bride, and the
presence of so many New York people
is certain to add to the interest of the
occasion Few connections are larger
or more important than the Robinsons
Miss Jordan has lately returned from
visit to New York, in the course OF
which she met her various future in
laws" whom she did not already know,
and was widely entertained.
The stellar feature of Miss Jordans
visit was the masked dance. at which
Miss Jordan appeared IN the quaint
and picturesque costume of one of the
Louis. Her gown was of old rose
MORE, and the overdress, with its
bouffant panniers, was OF brocade IN
the same tone. The bodice, tightly
fitted and made with a long point at
the front. was Immensely becoming to
the wearer's slender figure and her
tiny waist. A coquettish little black
tricorne hat completed the ensemble,
which was immensely admired.
Miss Edith Deacon, one of Miss Jor-
dams most intimate friends, was also
guest at the dance, and had the
happy inspiration to appear in the cos
TUNE of Joan dare, which suited her
to perfection. Miss Deacon is SO viva
cious and breezy and dashing that
her impersonation was altogether
charming. Her gown was of silver
cloth. appliqued with feur-de-lis of
gold, and the CATERS and sleeves were
of mail, while a sword was attached to
the belt at the waist line. En- suite
was the silver helmet. topped with
cluster of white ostrich tips.
Designed as a setting for the most
brilliant of exclusive social functions,
the h o m e
New Spot for Social new ballroom in
the residence of
History Making. Mr. and Mrs. f.
r. stotesbury. 1925 Walnut street
strangely enough. was formally opened
for the first time Wednesday night. but
not to a society event in the strict
meaning of the word. says the Phila-
delphia Record. 1t is true that fully
half of Philade1phia's smart set were
present but the occasion was far more
| important than mere social gathering
and attracted many eminent people
who have neither time nor the inclina-
| ton for society's frivolities. The event
was the dinner given by the Stotes-
burys to the delegates to the National
lAmericanization Congress. and, besides
some of the leading social lights of
Philadelphia and New York. there were
present many prominent politicians,
captains of finance. educators, social
workers. well as a large sprinkling
Of representatives of alien immigrants.
The ballroom is the largest and most
| ornate room in any private dwelling in
| Philadelphia. 1t adjoins to the east
1.-The Stotesbury residence on the north
east corner of goth and Walnut streets.
doors having been cut through, so that
J it is now all one house. To make
room for the ballroom, Mr.. Stotesbury
| purchased the adjoining property and
completely remodeled 1t. The whole of
the property is made into the ballroom
and several anterooms. The ballroom
is two stories high, but has no balcony.
| The color scheme of the ballroom is
| gold and blue. The walls are paneled
in gold. and gold and white pillars rise
all around the room. The only win
dows are in the back. overlooking the
small rear garden. On one side the
ballroom is against the party wall of
the next house, while on the other
| there are doors opening into the older
portion OF the Stotesbury residence. In
the front the ballroom opens into two
| small reception rooms.
| one of the little rooms connecting
the ballroom with the old house is the
fountain room. One wall of this room
| is taken up by beautiful fountain.
which was greatly admired Wednesday
night.
| 1t is likely that the new ballroom will
be the scene OF many brilliant func-
| tions during this winter. The dance
which Mrs. Stotesbury originally
planned the formal opening will be
given in a few weeks.
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