The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1916-10-15
JEAN EIOTcr
LETTER.


DEAR. SUSAN: Isn't It horrid to
come back and have to set the house
IN ordet., get new cook. and think OF
winter ciothes9"
This IL the burden OF q swelling chorus
these days. when the last of the sum-
mer sojourners are drifting lazily into
town. Ittis, however, only a manner
OF speaking. The settling Of the home
for the winter IL q most interesting
problem The INFESTED new cook pre-
sents. IKE Emerson's new acquaintance,
limitless possibilities to offset past dis
appointments. Clothes--new ones-ere
an ever-exhilarating pursuit to even the
least vain Of women.
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I'm beginning to be worried over the
debutante situation. with November
already in the offing. there should be
numerous dates for debutante functions
already marked up. on the calendar, and
the list of buds should be growing rap-'
idly. This year, however, the list of
girls who were. to have come out but
have changed their minds In assuming
alarming proportions; and besides, there
is 1.-THE usual group OF youngsters. mem
toned In the FIRST tentative lists of the
season. who are safely back in the
sehoolroom for another year-and never
had any idea OF leaving II.
Some Of Those
Who Are =: School
Ruth Sturtevant IL back at boarding
school and likewise Cecilia McCoilum,
although both were listed among the
buds. and Margaret Denys, daughter Of
the Rev. DR.. and Mrs. F. Ward Denys.
has another year at the Holton Arms
School before she will be ready to make
rfet took her place In the social world
while the Denys family were travelling
round the, world-and there's an end to
n pessistent- rumor which would have
etther ono or both OF thep among the
I understand that the little Mccall
lum sirl put off her introduction year,
70 wdt for her: chnm., Halle Davis,
whose debut has been postponed as
her distinguished grandfather, Senator
Henry Gassaway. Davis. died within the
ifhe Same cause will naturally prevent
daughter. Ellen Bruce Lee. who has en-
tered the navis-Elkins College at Bikins.
Mrs. woodbury. Blair is in mourning
so her niece, Edith ait w Waiiach. who /:
with her, Will have. no formal coming
out unti next summer In Newport. 30 1t
The names Of these attractive young
sters might never have been included
among the possible buds, had We but
thought a bit But what would you?
The social chronicler must have some
thing to write about
Some one asked Mrs. Draper the other
day II Prince Andrea was stopping with
her. NO" she said. my mother did
not ask Mr.. Draper to stay at our home
ask Margaret's fance to visit u.s."
And that Is the way all the. prepara-
tons for the wedding are being con-
Quoted. They are all marked by simple
dignity, and the wedding will be mod
RAG. Of the Sride's father and mother.
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Wedding Announced.
ar. and Mrs. Godfrey Ferris. Of the
British embassy. are just announcing
tho marriage Of their niece. Mrs. Drab-
bic, Of Argentina, to r. NJ. Siiby. Of
Westminster. London, which took place
September n.
Patricl's church, with Monsignor RUS
boiI 20 oulcdte' anu INC prlcots attachcu
TO. the church gathered in the flower
decked, candle-lighted church in COM
Iiliment TO the musical director OF the
choir. Mr.. Ferris, who II the son
Of the Rev.. Cannon Ferris. Of Yorke.
England. gave the bride in marriage.
rich gown Of gray charmeuse and chif-
ION with fur trimming.
Mrs. Ferris had on a handsome French
costume Of black satin and lace. worn
ermine furs. After the ceremony there
was n breakfast al, the Bellevue Hotel
for little company Of relatives.
And then here's an engasement-thst
Mrs. Frank II. Clark. to Paymastsr w.
q. NELL, u, 8. N.-which Is being an
nounced today. Isn't that interesting
or don't you recognize Jack" NELL I'M
der his proper nameI The Clsrks who
several seasons. have an apartment in
the Brighton this winter. Paymaster
Neil Is on duty aboard the Dolphin.
with one year. and perhaps two more. Of
sea duty before him. The wedding will
plans have been made yet.
Prospective Buds
OF Other Cities.
Camilla Lippincott Is another attrac-
tire girl whose name has been included
among the buds. but she came out last
year, Informally It's true. There are
several buds OF other cities whose plans
are OF interest to Washington, among
them Mabel Churchill. daughter of the
Winston Churchills. who will be pre-
scented in Boston. and Lolita Armour.
daughter of Mrs. ]. Ogden Armour
whose debut win be one Of the big
events OF the Chicago season.
Also Capt. Arthur B. Ovens. U. 9; M