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Evening star., 1917-04-15
Miss Mary Irwin Charming in White
Net.

One of the loveliest gowns at the
Chevy Chase Club Wednesday evening
was worn by Miss Mary Irwin, a guest
at the dinner given by Miss Alys
Downing. 1t was a dainty cloudlike af-
fair of sheer white silk net over white
satin. The net, which was in one piece,
was gracefully draped over the skirt
and brought over the shoulders, form
ing long sleeve draperies, which were
weighted with crystal and silver bead
balls. The entire front of the square
neck bodice was formed of deep pointed
fringe of crystal and silver beads.
Another lovely gown in Miss Mary
1rwin'S trousseau is Il tea rose taffeta
which she wore at the dinner given in
her honor by Mr.. and Mrs. Montgomery
Blair on Monday evening. 1t is a
chanSeable taffeta, from pink to yell
low, ref acting ali the lovely tones of a
tea rose 1t is a pouch skirt, fitting
quite close at the ankles and very
bouffant at the hips. The bodice is cut
on surplice lines, ending in a small
sash at the back. The under portions
Of the puff sleeves are of the silk, open
ing over cream net embroidered in pink
and yellow beads, in a tiny rosebud de-
sign. The embroidered net also forms
the upper part of the bodice, which is
outlined with a band of silver beading.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Navy League ball on Monday night
and the red, white and blue ball We'd
nesday night.
On the former occasion she wore a
very beautiful gown of deep rose pink
chiffon brocaded in silver. with long
shoulder scarf of tailless ermine. which
she later removed for dancing.
The skirt of the gown was SO elab-
orately draped as to give the effect of
being pleated, where it was caught at
the front and back, at the low waist
line. The bodice which extended to the
hip line was formed of bands of cloth
of silver about an inch wide, edged
with the chiffon. A drapery of silver
lace formed the sleeves.
on Wednesday evening Mrs. Long was
in pale apricot charmeuse combined
with filmy gold lace.
The full skirt. which was made dane
ing length. was finished at the bottom
with a broad band of the lace.
The semi-fitting bodice of the char
meuse and tulle had a folded sirdle of
gold tissue cloth, and gold lace formed
the top and tiny sleeves.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Mrs. Delano in Purple Cloth.

Mrs. Frederick Delano is wearing a
handsome suit OF deep purple chif-
fon broadcloth elaborately braided with
narrow black silk braid. The coat is a
close-htting model with tlaring skirt
which joins the upper part under a
wide band of the braiding. The long.
close sleeves are trimmed about the
lower part with more OF the braiding
which also appears on the front of
the coat. The skirt is long and mod
erateiy wide, and In addition to boa
of curled black ostrich feathers Mrs
Delano wears small round hat Of
black velvet with a tiny brm which
rolls trifie on the left side and which
is trimmed with black maline and
black ostrich feathers. The feathers
are placed high at the left side and
the malne is used to cover the top of
the crown. which is encircled by a wide
band of black net heavily embroidered
In silver.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Mrs. Bell in Tan Jersey Cloth.

Mrs. Gardiner Bell was shopping in
F street the other morning in "a most
attractive suit of tan jersey cloth. The
coat, which came down to the knees,
had at each side of the front of its
gathered skirt a large patch pocket,
the top part of which turned back and
was trimmed with two covered but
tons of the material. A wide fold of
the jersey cloth formed the belt and it
fastened in the front with self-cov-
cred buttons, as did the coat. The
long sleeves ended in f1aring cuffs and
they were trimmed up the sides by a
row of buttons. A wide sailor collar
of sable finished the coat which al
most covered the short full skirt. Mrs.
Bells hat was small round sport
shape in tan with the narrow brim
turned up at the left side and held by
a small oval ornament of tan and
green.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Grav Satin and Silver Lace.

Mrs. William L. Marshall. wife OF
Gen. Marshall. wore one of the hand
soonest gowns at the Army and
Navy League bali. OF dove gray satin,
the skirt was gathered on to the waist
Just above the hip line. the top faced
with pink satin. giving the effect of
a ruffle A long square train attached
at the natural waist line fell loose
The corsage of silver lace mounted
on the gray satin had white tulle out
lining the neck and forming the long
wing sleeves and was banded with
rhinestones over the shoulders.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
top of tho high crown with a wreath
of pansies in their natural shades.
Mrs. Harding in Taupe spangled
Tulle.

One of the handsomest gowns at the
Chevy Chase Club Wednesday was a
taupe spangled tulle worn by Mrs.
Russell Harding of New York, who en-
tertained a dinner party that evening.
The sleeveless bodice, which was of the
heavily spangled tulle, was cut in a
deep "E' back and front, and the skirt
was one of the new draped models.
the whole being built over blue cloth of
silver. With this costume Mrs Hard
ing wore handsome ornaments of dia-
monds and star sapphires.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Mrs. Van Keuren in White Net.

Mrs. Alexander Van Keuren wore a
charming gown of white net at the
Chevy Chase Club Wednesday even
ing. White taffeta formed the founda
ton, while the net skirt, which was
cut dancing length. had bouffant pam
niers on either side of pale pink taf-
feta. The bodice was fashioned in a
deep "V" back and front, with long
angel sleeves. also of the net. A wide
girdle of lace was the finishing touch
to this gown.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

ding party which will attend Miss
Virginia Leontine McQuade. daughter
Of Mr.. and Mrs. Martin D. McQuade,
and Mr.. Joseph Henry Kirby of Sioux
Falls. 8. D., at their marriage We'd
nesday. April IS, at St. PauPs Church,
entertained at dinner last evening at
the Columbia Country Club in compli
ment to the bride and bridegroom elect
The guests included the members of
Abe wedding party. Mrs. McQuade.
mother of the bride, was the chaper
on.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
SOCIETY IN SILHOUETTE.
Mrs. Grayson Indorses Longer Skirts

Mrs Cary Grayson wore one after-
noon last week at meeting at
Rauscher's an extremely smart suit Of
dark gray or black and white cheviot,
which derives most of its effect from
its good lines. The skirt was quite
severe and 1T was longer and narrower
than has been the prevailing mode for
the past two or three seasons. The
coat, which was almost knee length
and suggestive of the coat of a riding
habit. had a long roll collar and the
double breasted effect was carried out
at the fitted-in waist line by four large
buttons, two of which were used to
fasten the coat At either side of the
waist, in the back. there were two more
buttons, and besides a neckpiece of
taupe fox Mrs. Grayson wore a round
hat of white satin and emerald straw
braid. The model was of medium size
with a turned-up brim, and the satin
formed the crown and the outside.
while the straw was used for the top
of the brim. The only trimming was
q small cockade of white satin placed
fiat against the crown at the right
Mrs. Grayson wore a smart gown at the
red. white and blue ball. the foundation OF
white lace and tulle being surmounted
with an overdress of ivory white char
meuse.
The four points extending down on
the skirt had a single pink rose
with its foliage embroidered in each
corner.
The satin extended up on the waist
which was of lace and tulle, and she
wore pink slippers and stockings.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Mrs. Wilmer Motors in Violet.

Mrs. William Holland Wilmer wears
often when motoring a suit of rouSh
material in shade not quite so deep
as violet the lines of which follow the
same conservative yet modish cut that
is always affected by this well known
matron. The skirt on each side is laid
in pleats, thereby obtaining the neces-
sary fullness, and the coat. which is a
bit longer than hip length, is a close
fitting model with a narrow band of
velvet in a matching shade set in across
the middle of the back to denote the
waist line. self-covered button is
placed at each end of the band, and a
row Of the same kind of buttons. be-
sides being set along the outside of
the haring ends of the long tight
sleeves, is used in two groups of four
to fasten the coat in front. Mrs. Will
mer wears with this suit boa Of black
fox and a small ow-brimmed hat
of violet braid. trimmed around the
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Mrs. Baldwin in Gold-Embroidered
Tulle.

Mrs. Theodore 4. Baldwin's gown at
the red, white and blue ball was
sinpularlv lovely one of emerald green
tulIe embroidered in gold.
The bodice of gold lace and white
tulle had a Iatticelke trimming of the
gold-embroidered green tulle, and the
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Miss Harlow in Brown Velour.

Miss katherine Harlow was walking
in II street one of the Wiatry mornings
of last week IN smart suit of tobacco
brown velour. The long plain skirt
was very full and the coat came within
about eighteen inches of the hem of
the skirt. The coat buttoned up close
ly to a wide collar OF seal and was
fitted into the figure. but across the
middle of the back at the waist there
was a short belt of the velour which
buttoned at each end with a round
velour covered button. The hat that
Miss Harlow wore with this suit was
a small round turned down shape in
rough shiny black straw, the crown Of
which was encrcled with very red
cherries and their foliage
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Mrs. Eustis in Dark Blue Serge.

Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis was
wearing one afternoon last week for
her walk in Connecticut avenue Sc
vere1y tailored suit of dark blue serge
The skirt was quite plain and the semi
fitted coat. which came a trifle below
the hips, was devoid of trimming other
than a simulated belt of the same ma
terial, which started from under serge
buckles at either side of the center
panel of the back and continued to the
front, defining the waist line. Mrs.
Eustis' hat was a large sailor shape
in black straw with an upturned brim,
and around the crown there was a band
of two-inch sand-colored grosgrain ribbon
which ended in large fiat bow on
the right side. Mrs. Eustis also wore
black lace face Veil of a very heavy
design and a small neckptece of sable,
and she carried a parasol of bright
green silk, thus adding a brilliant note
to a yery smart costume
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Visitor From Georgia.

Miss Marion French Parker of Berry,
willie, Va, is visiting Miss Lorraine Gel
este vinson of 3oo2 r street northwest
Miss Parker will be the maid of honor
and Mr.. Clarence II. Green the best
man at the wedding of Miss Vinson ena
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Vetter-Young,

Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. Young an
nounce the marriage of their daughter,
Helen Hunter, to Mr.. William Lindsay
Vetter. Wednesday. April II.
The ceremony took place at the home
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Mrs. George Thacher Guernsey. state
regent of Kansas, and her friends will
share honors at reception to be held
in the red parlor of the New Willard.
from to o'clock. Monday afternoon.
April 16, when the Kansas delegates
to the congress will be hosts.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Rev. Bernard Braskamp oficiating.
Mr.. and Mrs. Vetter will be at home
after April 25 at 1890 14th street.
Mr. and Mrs. William B. Wilson of sos
Keefer place northwest were given a.
surprise party Friday evening at the
residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph w.
Beard, 931 Longfellow street north
west. Brightwood Park, the occasion
being their twenty-fifth wedding anni-
versary. The parlor and dining room
were tastefully decorated in red. white
games and music. Small silk American
flags were presented to each of the
guests during the evening. Prizes were
awarded to Mr.. c. w. Lewis and Mr..
Howard 8. Fisk.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilson were married by
the late Rev. Frederick D. Power at
the Vermont Avenue Christian Church.
Four generations of the family of Mr..
children, Mrs Bernice E. Weaver, Will
liam M. Wilson and Earl L. Wilson,
were present.
The others present were Mr.. and Mrs.
Beard, Mr.. and Mrs. William Wilson.
jr., Mr.. and Mrs. McKimmie, Mr. and
Mrs. K. NJ. Austin. Mr.. and Mrs. A. G..
George, Mrs Bessie Fischer. Mrs. Eva
Smith. Mrs H. A. Chenney. Mrs. Har-
riett Wilson, Mrs. Bernice E. Weaver.
George Everett Weaver, jr.. Earl L.
Wilson, Mr.. and Mrs. C. Lewis, Mr. and
Mrs. J. Dasenbrock, Mr.. and Mrs
Theodore Brown. Mrs. Emma saum,
Mr.. Howard $. Fisk. Mrs. Clara Bow
man. Miss Margaret Beard, Gregson
Beard. Miss Lydia McElwee, Miss Mar
garet McElwee and Mr.. Harry Artz Mr
and Mrs. Wilson were the recipients Of
many handsome presents on this occa-
sion.
Mr.. and Mrs. 8. S. Gregory of Chicago
and their party, including Miss Greg
ory, Miss Stuart, Mr.. Tappan Gregory,
Mr.. s. S. Gregory, jr.. with Mr.. H. f.
Tenney of Wfnetha, a suburb of Chi
cago. arrived at the Shoreham yester-
day afternoon.
Mr.. S. 8. Gregory is to marry Miss
Jean Stirling, daughter of Mr.. W. r.
Stirling of Chicago, who, with her
father and sister. arrived here earlier
in the week. The wedding will take
place here next Wednesday.
Mrs. William Huff Wagner of Johns
town. Pa. is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George S. Daniel of Newton
street.
Miss Margaret Tyler Utermehle of
New York and Miss Betty Lester NAL
linson of this city. who are in the we'd
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Miss Eleanor Bingham will give an
interesting lecture on the Twelve
Famous Masterpieces" tomorrow after
noon at 4:30 o'clock at the Club of
Colonial Danes, 1927 K street. Tea
will follow.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Spring Ball.

The patronesses for the spring ball
to be given for the benefit of the Young
Women's Christian Home tomorrow
night at Rauscher's are Mrs. Delos
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Mrs. Breckenridge Longs Gowns.

Mrs. Breckinridge Long. wife of the
newly appointed assistant secretary of
state, attended both the Army and
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Miss Edith NJ. Beatty has been visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Charles A. Dawson,
formerly of Washington, at Orlando.
Fla, for the past ten days.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Lieut. Edward ]. Foy, U. S. N, and
Mrs. Foy arrived a the Willard yes
terday for a visit of several days.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Mr. and Mrs Allan Taylor of Morris
town, n. J., after months stay at
Washington, at the Marlborough, will
leave today for Atlantic City to spend
the spring season at the Traymore.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Mrs. Morton Mitchell, who formerly
made her home at Washington. Is now on
her way east from California, where she
has passed the winter AS soon as prac-
ticable Mrs. Mitchell will sail for the con-
tinent, where she has resided for several
years.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Mr.. Robert Ross Candor.. which will
take place at Calvary -Epis-
copal Church South, Tuesday afternoon,
April II, at o'clock.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Mrs F. w Cobb has arrived from San
Diego Cal, to spend several months
here with her husband whose business
will keen him at Washington for some
time. Mrs. Cobb was accompanied by
her mother, Mrs. Clara +. Kroff
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Miss Read in Gray Tulle and Orange.

Among the beautiful gowns at Mr.
and Mrs. Ritter's dance last evening
for Miss Ruth Hitchcock and Miss
Judith Smith of New York was a gray
tuIle worn by Miss Margaret Read.
The tulle, which was very bouffant at
the hips. was draped over cloth of sill
YER The long fiesh-colored tulle
sleeves were caught to the pearl
shoulder straps. while folds Of the
flesh -and-gray tulle formed the bodice,
which was finished with a narrow sash
of orange velvet.
Mrs. Elizabeth Eshleman Shelton an
nounces the marriage of her ward, Miss
Sophia Ann Wolfe, and Mr.. Louis
George Asbury Monday. April 9. at
Philadelphia, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asbury will be at home
in this city after April % at 110b 18th
street Mrs. Skelton has sent out In
vitations for a reception to meet Mr..
and Mrs Asbury Monday evening. April
%. at 9 o'clock, at the Washington
Club.
Representative and Mrs. Addison T.
Smith have been called to their home
at Twin Falls. Idaho. on account of
the serious illness Of their son, Hugh
F. Smith.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Blodgett. Mrs George Barnett, Mrs
John c. Boyd. Mrs. Charles Henry But
ler Mrs Montgomery Blair, Mrs. Rich
ardson Glover, Mrs Medorem Crawford.
CONTINUED ON Third Page.)
Evening star., 1917-04-15

skirt, which was short enough to af-
ford its wearer comfort in dancing,
was of gold lace veiled in the em-
broidered green tulle. closely pleated
at the waist and falling loose.
Evening star., 1917-04-15
Miss Burdette in Dove-Gray Georg-
cite Crepe.

At the Montgomery-Frick wedding at
Baltimore yesterday Miss Catherine
Burdette wore an effective costume OF
dove-gray geargette crepe. The peg
top skirt, which was slightly longer
than the prevailing style of the past
winter, was elaborately embroidered
from the hem to the knees in silk OF
the same shade. A round, deep collar
Of white georgette crepe finished the
round neck on the apronlike bodice,
which was also embroidered and ended
in q sash effect at the back. With this
gown Miss Burdette wore a smart mush-
room hat Of purple straw trimmed with
purple wheat.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Mrs. William Huff Wagner of Johns
town. Pa, is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. George s. Daniel of Newton
street.
Evening star., 1917-04-15

Miss Margaret Tyler Uterm'ehle of
New York and Miss Betty Lester NAL
linson of this city. who are in the we'd
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
WILL BAR MIDDLENIAN.
Nebraska Men to Profit by Acreage
of One Big Farm.

Ten young men, of Beatrice. have
entered two year contract with the
end in view OF becoming independ-
ent of the high cost of living. These
men have organized what is called
"Labor's Liberty league society
to be incorporated when 500 men,
bers have been obtained.
The contracts provide for the pay
ment of 50 a week into local bank
from each of the signers for peri
cd of two years. The first payment
to be made on January l, 1917. Each
member will then have paid s20S in
to the common fund. With 500
members in the organization this
fund will have reached 100000.
After the money has been paid in,
the organization will be declared
complete and a community farm on
an extensive scale will be launched.
The contracts provide that at the eX-
piration of the payment period each
member shall commence to profit
from the money he has paid in. 1T
is stipulated that farm of $40 or
more acres shall be leased or pur-
chased with the money in the treas
ury and that the balance of cash on
hand shall be used as a working cap
ital. Each member of the club is
then to receive the produce from
two acres. Every foot of the ground
is to be scientifically farmed. The
grain and provisions allotted to each
man will come from the following:
One-fourth acre of potatoes, deliver
ed the member unless he shall have
moved from the locality; one-eighth
acre each of beans, cabbage, toma-
toes, sugar beets, sweet corn. Also
shall he receive 800 pounds of meat
of his own selection from the herd
to be grazed on a piece of ground to
be leased tor that purpose.
The next part of the contract spec
ifies, land if it can be done,' 100
pounds of butter and so dozen eggs
each year to every member. This
last contingency is made because of
likelihood that the hens may not
lay nor the COWS give milk in plenty.
These young men, originators of the
"own your own farm" idea are en-
thusiastic over the prospects of at
exactly the cost of production. Most
of the members are young men work
ing on salaries. They have not
reached a decision as to location of
their farm.-Nebraska State Journal.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
BOIL WEEVIL

At a meeting at Valdosta, Ca, the
planters of South Carolina, Georgia
and Florila decided to stick to the
long staple cotton and fight the bill
weevil. The demand for long staple
is increasing very fast. Did you
ever stop to think that long staple
cotton was used in making your auto
mobile tires. We have a beautiful
stock of Weber long staple No. 81,
Hartsville No. 9, and the famous inch
and a half Couliett long staple, 81
bushel. Also Cleveland Big Boil
s1.75; Dixie Wilt-Resistant, grown
under government supervision, 81
bushel; Moss Re-improved, sl.oO
bushel. Every farmer should IRISH
several acres of long staple if nc
more. We can supply you with vel
vet beans, soy beans, peanuts, mil
let, peas, seed corn and reliable Gar,
den seeds. Write us your wants.
F. MASON CRUM & CO.,
Seed Merchants
.Orangeburg, S. c.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
Her Jewels.

There was a Renaissance in an IN
cident at Willesden police court yes
terday\ of the story of the Roman
matron who, when asked to produce
her Jewels, brought forward her fam
lily of young children. A boy OF ten
was sent to a home, having been
found guilty of theft, and his mother
Informed the magistrate the that ne
was one of eleven children.
Without meaning to be in the leas'
unkind, the magistrate remarked
HYou will not miss one among Sc
many"
The woman's reply sounded almost
like the rebuke.
"I have not one to spare, SIR she
said as she left the court London
Chronicle.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
TEMPTING THE CHILDREN.
How to Make a Sick Youngster Take
Food.

Every one who has had the care
of a convalescent child knows how
hard it is to make him eat things the
doctor has prescribed. Ingenious
mothers and nurses have invented all
sorts of schemes and devices to make
the simple diet of the sick child ac-
ceptable and interesting.
The little invalid who refuses to
take his milk and eggs will often
drink an eggnog from a tall glass
through a straw. A little girl ad-
mires parties, and will eat almost
anything if it is served from a doll S
tea set, especially if some of her dolls
are invited to share the feast.
The desert may be covered with a
little tent, house or wigwam, with a
tiny doll standing guard at the door,
and no peeking is allowed until
everything else on the tray is eaten.
Faces may be sketched on the eggs
and hats or caps tied on them. Toast
cut in fancy shapes is most exciting.
1t can be trimmed with knife and
made into little houses with doors
and windows, or it may be cut with
cooky cutters. A dolls chafng dish
is a lot of fun. If the invalid is
strong enough to sit up, a small ta-
BILE may be set and he will never
know what is being served if father
is the waiter with a napkin over his
arm.
With little thought and care the
child may be made to eat almost any
thing.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1917-02-22
THE DEATH OF A ZEPPELIN.
Vivid Description Of a Great War
Drama.

Not a sound, not shadow, writes
Lewis R. Freeman, in the Decemhe
Atlantic, heralded the flare of yellow
light which suddenly flashed out IN
the heavens and spread latitudinally
until the whole body of Zeppelin
no small object even at twenty miles
stood out in glowing incandes-
cence. Then a great sheet of pink
white flame shot up, and in the rip
pies of rosy light which suffused the
earth for scores of miles, | could
read the gilded lettering on my BIZ
noculars. This was undoubtedly the
explosion of the ignited hydrogen OF
the main gasbags, and Immediately
following it, the great frame col
lapsed in the middle and began fall
ing slowly toward the earth, burn
ing now with bright yellow flame
above which the curl of black smoke
was distinctly visible. A lurid burst
of light-dOubtless from the eXplod-
ing petrol tanks-fiared up as the
flaming mass struck the earth, and
a half-minute later the night, save
for the questing searchlights, was
again as black as ever.
Then perhaps the strangest thing
of all occurred. London began to
cheer. I would have been prepared
for it in Paris, or Rome, or Berlin,
or even New York, but that the
Briton-who of all men in the world
most fears the sound of his own voice
lifted in unrestrained jubilation--
was really cheering, and in millions,
was really too much. I pinched my
arm, to be sure that l had not dozed
away, and, lost in wonder, forgot for
a minute or two the great drama just
enacted.