The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-07-20
ECONOMY PLEA
PROVES ELASTIC
IN WASHINGTON
Women in Official Circle Wear
Jewels in ProfuSion,

WASHINGTON - Washington soci-
ETY. is not losing its equilibrium in the
matter of attire or food, although It's
leaders have pledged Themselves TO
economy in both, and, furthermore, are
keeping their pledges All who give the
question second though. are impressed
anew with the fact that oommonsense Is
the cardinal virtue Of society at the ma
tional capital.
Every woman with common sense with
an income above that necessary to the
actual existence is curbing her expend-
itures but the wise ones OF this some
what restricted company are practicing
temperance, not complete prohibition. in
both clothes and food.
Mrs. Wilson, who indorSed the elastic
economy pledge circulated by dozen
OF the younger matrons of smart society,
on receiving the first formal call of the
Rt, Hon. Arthur James Balfour, head of
the British commission, wore a spick
and span new gown of black Georgette
crepe on smart lines, showing the slight
ly draped overskirt. the new long sleeves
and the up-to-the minute round neck
corsage. She also served the dstin-
guished visitor and his aid an excellent
cup OF tea from well appointed tea ia
Bile in the red drawing room. which was
fragrant in spring blossoms Being in
mourning for her elder sister. who died
less than three months ago Mrs. Viii
son has abandoned many of the pro-
posed hospitalitcs Of the spring season,
but this does no, prevent her ordering a
limited number OF new gowns.
Smart New Gowns.
At the British embassy. where the first
large reception of several years was
given III honor of Mr. Balfour and the
members of his committee, Lady Spring
kice wore one of the smartest Of new
gowns, as did most of the feminine
guests. The hostess's gown was white
satin with long train. with the front of
the skirt striped in bands of crystal and
silver beads. The corsage showed the
same brilliant decoration which formed
. base for the diamond tiara, pearl and
diamond necklace that marked the dig
nifty OF this formal occasion.
The ambassador wore his orders and
all the officers present were in uniform
In the khaki field uniform of the British
service was seen that hero of the hour,
Major w. b, Rees Of the aviation corps,
with his Victoria Cross and his halting
step telling their own story. Even the
new livery OF the embassy servant. on
duty at the great front door served as
an added interest to the brilliant com
pany OF less than 500 well chosen guests
invited to meet the famous visitors.
Mrs. Lansing, wife of the secretary of
state, wore trained gown OF dark
blue spangled tulle. Among the many
smart women in white gowns brought
out for the season, all modsh and~ele-
giant, were the Countess di Cellare. wife
OF the Italian ambassador; Mrs Frank
lin Roosevels, wife of the assistant sec
retary Of the navy, and Mrs. George
Vanderbilt and Mrs, Colvile Barkley d,
Jewels In Profusion.
All wore handsome Jewels, diamonds
mainly, necklaces tiaras and corsage
ornaments being Just as much in evil
dence as at any time before the war.
although some persons in high places
assert jewels are not the fashion in war
times.
Mrs, George Vanderbilt, who is ex-
tremely tall as well as handsome never
wears a tiara, but has some splendid
stones made in bandeau which looks
very effective on her dark hair
One OF the utra-smart gowns Of this
memorable evening was that worn by
the Hon. Mrs. Murrough O'Brien, al |
ways the best dressed woman of the
British embassy circle, il not of the en-
tire diplomatic circle, now that Nine. |
Bakhmeteff and the Countess Won Bern
storff are no longer TO be reckoned with.
This was black satin as regards the
foundation which followed the long
slim silhouette with the satin covered in |
very brilliant jet embroidered in large
motifs, The top OF the bodice, the angel
sleeves and the long, full train were Of |
new vivid blue shade OF tulle. A tule |
train over satin gown-and yet we are
told there Is nothing new under the sun |
Mrs. O'Brien is American born, very
handsome
A Bride-Elect There.
Another gown on new lines was en-
tirely OF violet tule worn by Mrs. Ar
mold Robertson, a bride of few weeks
ago, and daughter of the late Melville
ingalls, of Washington and Cincinnati.
Mrs Robertson looked very smart and
happy and thoroughly at home as part
OF the hosts official family.
A youthful figure Of more than pass
ing interest was Miss Mona McAdoo.
daughter OF the secretary of the treas
ury, and a bride-eect. She wore one
OF her trousseau irocks. a black tulle,
much the same model as Mrs Robert
sons purple one, and was attended by
her fiance Mr.. De Mohrenschildt of|
the Russian embassy.
Mrs. Paul Warburg was one OF the
older matrons presen, famous for her
good dressing, but little inclined TO eve
ming receptions She wore a splendid |
gown Of black and gold brocale in smart
lines, but no jewels-Margaret Wade in
the Brooklyn Eagle.