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The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08

Strawberry supper at Washington
Consolidated School for benefit Of
school. on Friday afternoon and even
ing from 3 to 10. Strawberries, cream
and cake-like mother used to make
Is cents. Parcel Post Sale. Come and
bring your friends. 7-2t
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08
MAYSv|LLE RANKS SECOND
In the List Of the Cities Selling Loose.
leaf Tobacco During During the
Season Of 1867.

In figures Just made compiled,
Maysville ranks second In the list OF
cities In Kentucky selling looseleaf
tobacco during the season Of 1867.
Lexington as will be seen ranks first,
as usual.
The following is the list Of the
cities together with several neighbor-
ing Ohio towns.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08
REGISTRATION FIGURES
Show Just How Many Men Of tn,
Ages Between 81 and 81 Come
Under the Selectiye
Service Act.

County Clerk ]. ]. Owens and his
deputies were busy yesterday together
with the Draft Board in complying
statistics of the Registration of Mason
county. The following are the young
men by ages In the county:
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GRAND OPENING

swartx will open hls strictly cash
and no delivery nsest market Saturday,
Juns 9th, n hls new ieestisn At ss Y.
Third street. Essrysns welcome. set
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08

An interesting game of ball was
played at the ball park yesterday af-
ternoon, the Tigers defeating the Men
of Mystery by the store Of Q to 3.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08

The Maysvills Model Creamery II
PAYNE 400 . pound for buttsrfat this
week, ~
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08
LAWN PARTY

Saturday from 8 to 10 p. m. at Mrs.
Robert Ficklin's. Strawberries, ice
cream and cake, 15c. SGT
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08

A. E. James has the Largest and
Coolest Stable in the city and feeding
horses for Csc. est
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08

An endless variety OF presents suit
able for the graduates are now being
shown by MURPHY, The Jeweler.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08
FOR SALE

A Willys-Knight practically new.
Lately overhauled and with new top
for $3.50. Apply to DR.. w. II .Taulbee.
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08

COlt0ns King Flour, made In the
most sanitary mill in the state Of Ohio,
$3.50 per barrel. GABLE BROS. If
The public ledger. [volume] (Maysville, Ky.) 1913-1968, 1917-06-08

Fresh Corn Meal and Cracked Corn.
MAGNOLIA FLOUR MILLS, East
Fourth street. 6-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

hostess and the guests are members
The others present included: Mrs Reg.
I. 0eare. Miss Marguerite Weller, Miss
Dorothy Dobyns, Miss Alice Grimth and
Miss Marie TunstAll.
Mrs. George Pendleton Conn and Miss
Ada May Conn entertained at q shower
followed by q dance Thursday evening
in compliment to Miss Sara Mankin
Farf. whose marriage to Mr.. John Ed
ward Lennon will take place tomorrow.
Mrs. Conn received in q gown Of black
satin. Miss Conn was IN pink satin
yelled in blue chiffon. Late in the even
ing a buffet supper was served. The
table was adorned with red and white
hearts formed Of spring flowers and in
the center there was a miniature we'd
ding party Of kewpie dolls.
The guests included Miss Brooks Of
Baltimore, house guest Of Mrs. Conn;
Mrs. NJ. c. Farr, Miss Alice e. Fowler.
Miss Katie Lennon, Miss Loretta Hull.
the Misses Lennon. Mrs. John Sobotka,
Mrs. Charles w. Morgan. Mrs. Harry
Mankin. Mrs. James D. Mankin, Mrs.
Jesse D. Prosise. Miss Mabel Jane Bous-
caren. Miss Virginia Mankin. Mrs. Jack
Elder, Miss. Kathryne Smalley. Miss
Bess Letter, Miss Agnes Keleher. Miss
Mamie Schuyler, Miss Phebe NJ Ludlow.
Miss Louise Hunterman. Miss Helen
Clayton, Miss Ruth D. Adams and Miss
Emily NJ. Taylor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

The appointment Of a young ladies'
committee for the annual benefit dance
of the Abigail Hartman Rice Chapter,
D. A. r.. at tho Raleigh. on February
Is. has been announced. The commit
tee. which il composed Of the resident
members Of the chapter. is in charge
Of Mrs. Clayton e. Emig. regent. The
members are Miss Edna L. Crump. Miss
Juliette NJ. Curtiss, Miss Elizabeth n.
Campbell. Miss Marguerite p. Clark.
Miss Evelyn NJ. Emig. Miss Gladys D.
Emig. Miss Frances L. Evarts. Miss
Josephine Golden, Miss Alice Hoover.
Miss Dorothy Hardy. Miss Marie A.
Parks. Miss Gladys c. Sinclair, Miss
Helen T. lTownsend and Miss Mary b.
Ward. -
Additional patronesses have been Sc
cured for the affair and the list now In
cludes the following we'll known WASH
ington society women:
Mrs. Matthew T. Scott, ex-president
general of the National Society: Mrs.
George Thacher Guernsey. Mrs. Albert
Baird Cummins. Mrs. Wesley l. Jones,
Mrs. Joseph e. Ransdell, Mrs. Ernest
w. Roberts, Mrs. Mary s. Lockwood,
Mrs. Gaius M Brumbaugh, state regent
for the District Of Columbia; Miss
Grace NJ Pierce, Mrs. Charles W. Rich
ardson. Mrs. G. Wallace W. Hanger,
Mrs. Ellen Spencer Mussey. Mrs. How
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Schroth-Lash.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Lee Lash an
nounce the marriage of their daughter,
Mary Rose, to Mr.. Charles Riston
schroth of this city. son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John B. Schroth.
The ceremony took place Wednesday
morning, January "a, at 10 o'clock, at
St Mary's Church. Alexandria, Va. the
Rev. Smet officiating.
The bride wore a modish suit of
brown Bolivia cloth. trimmed with
bands of sealskin
Her only ornament was a diamond
brooch. the gift of the bridegroom.
Her hat was of brown crepe de
chine, and she wore a scarf of seal
skin and carried a bouquet of bride
roses.
Miss Katherine l. O'Brien. the maid
of honor, wore a blue broadcloth suit
and Poiret fox furs. with black lace
hat, and her bouquet was of sweet peas
and orchids.
Mr.. Joseph Lash, jr, brother Of the
bride, acted as best man.
A wedding breakfast followed at the
home Of the brides parents, and later
Mr.. and Mrs. Schroth left for New
York. from which point they sailed for
Florida.
They will be at home after March
in this city at Willard Courts.
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ard L Hodgkins, Mrs. J. NJ. Culp, Mrs.
Ellis Logan. Mrs. Charles p. Grand
neld. Miss Mary r. wilcox and Mrs. p.
CassanAve Wilson.
The Col John Donelsonf Chapter
D. A. R., will give . musical and lit.
erary entertainment at Studio Hall
Friday evening, February Q. the pro.
ceeds to aid the chapter In some OF
its patriotic work. Among those who
will assist In the program ara Mrs
David H. Kincheloe. Mr.. Harry Waller
violinist; Mr.. Oscar Franklin Com
stock. pianist: Miss Myra Fontain Nc
Cathran, Miss Janeiro Brooks, who viii
give an interpretative dance. Narcissus
Mr.. Harry H. Campbell. and Miss Quad.
alupe Sylvester. young Filipino. will
play the piano in native costume. Mrs
susanna Oldberg will be the accom-
PIANIST.
Mrs. Abram Simon has left the city
for an indefinite stay at Atlantic City
DR.. Simon leaves today for Newport
News and will return Monday evening
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Duehring-Kiefer.

The wedding Of Miss Elizabeth Julia
P. Kiefer and DIR. Frank E. Duehring of
this city will take place on Tuesday
evening at $3.50 o'clock at the Metro
politan Presbyterian Church, 4th and
B streets, southeast.
Miss Kiefer's only attendant will be
Mrs. Raymond E. Otterback. DR.. Will
liam ]. Lally Of Pittsf1eld, Mass, will be
best man for DR.. Duehring and DR..
Prentiss Wilson, Dr. Leon A. Martel
DR.. Thomas F. Lowe and DIR. Charles L.
DUNCAN. all of this city. will act as
ushers.
small reception at the home Of the bride
for the immediate families and bridal
party.
Mrs. E s. Kennedy. 3035 Dumbarton
avenue will be at home, informally
Tuesdays, February 13 and 20.
The woman's National Democratic
League will give a large reception at
the Raleigh Wednesday evening, jan
nary 81, at o'clock A musical pro-
gram Will be a feature of the evening,
beginning at $50 o'clock, Nine
varene-Stock and Miss Santorelli will
De among the artists.
In the receiving line will be Mrs Will
Mrs. John E. Raker, Mrs. William
Kettner Mrs. Joseph Kerr Maxwell,
Mrs. Beverley Buchanan, Mrs. Mary c.
Adams and w. F. Hancock. members of
he executive board. and Mrs. Frederick
Young. Mrs. Theodore Tiller, Mrs. ].
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dell. Mrs. Murray Russell and Mrs. H. L
Rust. jr.
Mrs. W. H. Sholes, who Is convalesc-
ing from long and serious illness, will
be unable to make or receive calls this
season.
Mrs Chase Palmer will be at home
informally Thursday afternoon. Feb
ruary i,
Mrs. William C. Harllee will be at
home informally Friday. February 2.
after 4 o'clock.
Mrs. William c. Gwynn and Mrs.
Henry D. Beall will be at home Tues
day afternoon. January 80.
Mrs. Jesse F. Dyer will be at home
Tuesdays until Lent. at 1922 Vernon
street.
Mrs. P. Casanova Wilson and Miss
next Tuesday. January 80. from $3.50 to
$50. and will have with them their
house guest, Mrs Thornton Strongfel-
low Of Culpeper, Va. ..-
Miss Gertrude Yung Kwai. daughter
of the counselor of the Chinese lega-
ton and Mrs. Yung Kwai, entertained
at luncheon Saturday, January 10. at
her home at Cleveland Park In complt-
ment to Miss Williams. daughter OF
Mr.. e. T. Williams.
Mrs. ]. II. Michaelis of the Woodley
entertained at dinner Thursday even
ing, when REQ Farr was the guest of
honor.
Miss Alice c. Fletcher Of PA LIST
street southeast will not be at home
tomorrow. on account of illness.
Mrs Ferdinand Ellin of Roanoke Is
visiting her sister, Mrs. Jonah Bern
heimer. of II Randolph place.
Mr.. and Mrs r. H. Pilson were hosts
at dinner at the Shoreham last night,
entertaining Mrs. E. T. Burnett, Miss
Olga Pilson. Mrs. Warren, Miss Barham,
Mrs. F. H. Pilson. Mrs. e. H. Pilson,
Mr.. Skinner, Mr.. Burnett, Miss Pilson,
Mr.. Taylor and Mr.. Howe.
Mrs. Bo Sweeney. wife Of the assist
ant secretary of the interior, will be
at home tomorrow afternoon from $3.50
to- 6 o'clock at the Highlands -ct-
Col. and Mrs. S. w. Miller and their
daughter, Miss Ruth Miller, have taken
an apartment at the st. Nicholas.
Mrs. Newton Baker was the guest for
whom Mrs. Marye. wife Of the former
luncheon yesterday at the Shoreham.
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Southern Ball Patronesses.

With the many representative women OF
diplomatic, official and smart residential
circles who are interested in the success
of the Southern Relief ball, to be held at
the New Willard on Monday, February
5, the affair bids to be one of the most
brilliant of the winter.
The additional patronesses are Mrs.
William e. Ingarham. Mrs. Loren john
son, Mrs Hennen Jennings. Mrs. Angus
tus Jackson. Mrs. Cone johnson, Mrs.
Philander johnson, Mrs. Ben johnson.
Mrs. Frank Edward Johnson. Mrs. Philip
Devereux johnson, Miss Lester Jones,
Mrs Augustus Knight. Mrs. Victor Kauff-
Kibbey. Mrs. William Bruce King. Mrs.
Louis Lehr. Mrs. William Littauer, Mrs.
William Bailey Lamar, Mrs. Anthony F.
Lucas. Mrs. Hugh S. Legare, Mrs. Wilton
Mrs. Thomas F. Logan. Mrs. I. W. Lit
tell, Miss Mary Gusts Lee Mrs Gordon
Lee. Mrs Benjamin Micou, Mrs. Randolph
McIkim. Mrs. Elisha Meredith, Mrs Will
Mann. Mrs. Walter l. Mccoy, Mrs. Levi
P. Morton. Mrs. Horace G. Mcfarland.
Mrs. James E. MARITIME. Mrs. William B..
Mason, Mrs. A. H: Mitchell. Mrs. Law
Countess Spottiswood Mackin. Mrs.
Addison H. Mckay. Mrs. J. A Mae
|del, Sonora Joaquin Mendez, Mrs Will
liam P. Malburn. Mrs. Samuel B. Mil
ton, Mrs James Mulcare, Mrs Frederick
McKenney, Mrs. Francis S. Nash. Mrs.
Jesse w. Nicholson, Mrs. William b.
Orme Mrs. Frank Odemheimer, Mrs
James H Oliver. Mrs. NJ. NJ Parker, Mrs
William Phillips. Mrs. Mahlon Pitney,
Mrs. Leigh Palmer the Misses Patten
Mrs Ar1nisted Peter, Miss HiIdegard
Portner, Mrs. Frank L. Polk, Mrs. Logan
Waller Page. Mrs Walter Scott Penfield
MrS pr Mr~. y Dl,n1o
Mrs. Miles Poindexter, Mrs. Lawrence II
Quirollo. Mrs. Willard Ragsdale Mrs T.
Wells Reynolds. Mrs. Franklin D. Roose-
Welt, Mrs. James A. Reed, Mrs. Harry
Lee Rust. Mrs Cuno H. Rudolph. Mrs
Charles H. Robb, Mrs Stephen 0. Richey
Mrs. Oscar Roome. Mrs. William c. Rives
Mrs. Howard s. Reside, Mrs John jacob
Rogers Nine. Riano. Mrs. Joseph Rams
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Lenuon-Farr.

The marriage of Miss Sara Mankin
Farr, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. M. C..
Farr, and Mr.. John Edward Lennon
will take place tomorrow at noon at
the Sacred Heart Church.
Rev. p. c. Gavin, pastor of the church.
will perform the ceremony, assisted by
the Rev. Eugene A. Hannah, pastor of
St Martins Church.
Miss Alice E. Fowler will attend the
bride as maid of honor, and Mr..
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SOCIETY IN SILHOUETTE.
Mrs. Swanson in Gold Cloth and Net.

Mrs. Swanson IN Gold Cloth ana MOI.
Mrs. Claude A. Swanson. who poured
tea at Mrs. Marshalrs "at home" We'd
nesday afternoon, at the willard. wore
an effective demi-toilette Of cloth OF
gold veiled in black net. the full net
skirt being finished with n band OF seal
The bodice, which was cut into deep
square in front and the flowing net
sleeves were trimmed with narrow
bands of gold spangles. The girdle
worn with this gown was unusually
lovely. OF brocade of dull gold and
subdued oriental colors. 1t was close
fitting and cut in deep points on the
hips.
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Bachelor Anniversary.

On Saturday night, January 20. the
Bachelors celebrated their frst ami
versary at their clubrooms. 2oo2 18th
street northwest. The clubrooms were
beautifully decorated In purple and
white. the club colors, with electric
CONTINUED on Third Page.)
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| nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Mary Ashby. to Assistant Surgeon
Louis Hicks Williams, U. S. N
Mrs. Marshall Williams of Faison,
n. c.. is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs.
c. W. Warden at their apartment in
the Wyoming.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter HI. Howard an
nounce the engagement of their daugh-
ter. Leila, to Mr.. Robert H. Wood of
Washington. d. c., and Oklahoma. The
wedding will take place in the spring.
A small and rather quiet wedding.
but one of interest to exclusive circles,
will be that OF Miss Eleanor Sherman
Thackara and Frederic caldwell of
place Wednesday afternoon. January
81. at 4 o'clock. at the Rosemont (Pa)
home Of Mr.. Lindley Johnson AS the
brides father. Mr.. A. Montgomery
Thackara, is the United States consul
possible for him to be present at the
wedding. SO his son, Mr.. Alexander NJ
Thackara, IT., will give his sister in
marriage. The ceremony will be per-
Overlook Seminary, and the attend
ants are to be Miss Elizabeth Thack-
ara of Paris, sister Of the bride, maid
Of honor; Miss Marian Heating John
oOu VI ItoSemoIle duQ MISS Anna ThOrn-
dixie of Boston. bridesmaids. and Mr..
James Caldwell. brother of the
bridegroom. best man. A. small recep-
ton will follow at 4:30 o'clock, On
their return from their wedding trip
the young couple will make their home
at Washington.
Mrs. Heating johnson gave a recep-
ton for Miss Thackara Wednesday,
Today Mr.. and Mrs. C. Hartman Kuhn
will entertain the bride-to-be at lunch
con at the Philadelphia Country Club
Miss Thackara's late mother, before her
marriage. was Miss Rachel Sherman,
daughter Of Gen. Sherman.
Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hoehling, jr., were
hosts at a small dinner at the Chevy
Chase Club last evening.
Miss Ethel Hartman, who has been
making an extended visit to Mr.. and
return to Washington this week.
Mrs. R. E. Edwards of Kansas has
arrived at Washington for visit to
her son-in-law and daughter, Repre-
sentative and Mrs. Jouett Shouse.
Mrs. Louis Lombard was at home yes-
! terday at her residence In street and
Connecticut avenue. A delightful fea-
ture of the afternoon was a musical
program given under the direction of
Mr.. Lombard by string quartet. It
and four excerpts from the grand
opera. "Errisinola," by Mr.. Lombard
Intermezzo, Prayer. Drinking Song and
| Contemplation.
! Mrs. Thomas Watt Gregory and Mrs.
John B. Henderson presided at the tea
tiers of the hostess, assisted her in re-
ceiving.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Mrs. Bonsal in Brown Velour.

Mrsp Stephen Bonsal, who with Mr..
Bonsal. and their interesting family have
returned to this country after an abb
sence of over three years. part Of which
was spent at Manila and part in Switzer-
land. and who is now getting settled In
her house in Rhode Island avenue. IL
making calls in an extremely smart suit
of a very dark shade Of brown velour.
The coat has the prevailing fared skirt.
but the skirt in this instance Is con-
nected in points to the close-ftttng coat
chin collar of moleskin finishes the neck
of the coat. which buttons up closely,
and Mrs. Bonsars barrel-shaped mum is
of the same fur. The hat worn with
this costume is a small brown beaver
sailor with the crown encircled and
covered with tiny pale gray fluffy feath-
ers, and the blouse of this suit Is OF soft
gray georgette and ecru lace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28

Michael Hollaran will act as best man.
The ushers will be Mr.. Dent Farr and
Mr.. James Farr. brothers of the bride
Mr.. Raymond Bryan and Mr.. Frank
Pierce.
Following the ceremony Mr.. Lennon
and his bride will leave Immediately
for their wedding trip.
Among the out-of-town guests here
for the wedding are Mrs. Frank PAR
sons and Mrs. j. Hunter Ross Of Louis
vile. KY.
Mrs Edwin Y. Webb and son arrived
at Washington last evening and Joined
Representative Webb. They are house
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert l..
Davis for a few days. A number of
Inequalities have been arranged in
their honor during Mrs. Webb's stay.
Mrs. Furer, wife of Naval Constructor
J. A. Furer, L. S. n. has left Wash
ington for the south to spend the re-
mainder of the winter in Florida and
at Havana.
Miss Dorothy Browne of Kansas City.
Mo, will arrive next week to be the
guest of Mrs. James A. Reed for the
remainder of the season. Miss Browne
spent several weeks with Mrs. Reed
last year.
Mrs. Mahlon Pitney will not be at
home tomorrow.
The ladies of the Washington bar
racks will be at home at the officers
Club Thursday from 3 until S, when
they will give an informal tea dance.
This will be their last at home this
season.
Mrs William P. Borland will not be
at home Tuesday. as she is leaving
Washington tomorrow with Tep Bor-
land for New York. Mr. Borland will
speak at the Green county banquet and
will make an address at a luncheon on
the saving daylight bill Mrs. Borland
will also keep several social engage
ments at New York. She will observe
her day at home Tuesday. February s.
Mrs. T. H. Bliss and Miss Bliss will
not receive. tomorrow. but will receive
the first three Mondays in February.
Mrs. Presley NJ Rixey and Mrs. OMal-
ley will be at home Tuesday, January 80,
for the last time this season. .
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Mrs. Wilmer in Black Velour.

Mrs. William Holland Wilmer was
wearing one dav last week in Fl street
Q smart suit of black velour and a little
hat of black with tiny outstanding
wings all around the high crown. The
coat was tight fitting to the waist.
where, underneath some black en-
broidery. a fared skirt Of hip length
Joined. The sleeves were finished with
flaring cuffs connected by a row Of the
embroidery to the tight-f1tting top, and
q handsome set of black fox furs fin
tshed this costume.
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Miss McChord in Brown Velvet.

Miss Margaret McChord. who was also
assisting on the same occasion, wore
charming gown of seal brown chiffon
velvet The full gathered skirt, which
was cut on straight lines, had gathered
pockets on either side and down the
'front.' from the collar to the hep were
large velvet buttons. The deep sailor
collar and the cuffs which finished the
close fitting long sleeves. were Of white
georgette crepe edged with narrow
band of fllet lace. The finishing touch
was a narrow folded belt Of pink and
gold tissue crossed at the side OF the
back and hanging in ends about foot
long.
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Mrs. Belmont in Astrachan Coat.

An unusual fur coat seen this win
ter is the one Mrs. Perry Belmont
is wearing for her daily morning prom
enades down Connecticut avenue. Tho
coat. which is Of astrachan with a high
collar of sable. fits the shoulders snug
". then flares out to q great width at
the hem, where 1t is finished on by
wide band of sable. The coat hangs to
the hem of the dress in the back. but in
front Is not more than knee length,
allowing a smart gown Of black en-
broidered in green over an underskirt
of green satin. to be visible. With this
costume Mrs. Belmont wears a close
lifting toque of dark green beaver.
trimmed with a tiny bow of the same
in front and two silver pins, and she
carries a muff of sable.
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Mrs. Green in Belgian Blue.

Another handsome gown at the White
House reception Tuesday evening was
Belgian blue satin, brocaded in large silver
roses, worn by Mrs. James M. Green. The
skirt. which was made with square
train. was draped over Belgian blue
tulle and silver lace petticoat. the fiounces
Of which showed on either side. The up
per portion of the square neck bodice was
of folds of the tulle which also had
sleeve effects of the tulle ending In very
long points, tipped with silver tasseIs,
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Mrs. Scott in Tobacco Brown.

Mrs. James Brown Scott. who left
Washington recently for a visit to
Cuba. wore. while making some fare
well calls. suit Of tobacco brown
broadcloth. The coat, which was cut on
very severe lines. was Of medium length.
and was trimmed with se1f-toned
braiding and Differentiated buttons.
and the skirt showed the new tendency
to less width than has been the fashion
for the past two seasons. With this
Mrs. Scott wore a velour hat in sailor
shape. the whole crown covered with a
pheasant in golden brown tones, whose
wings were brought together in point
high in the back.
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Mrs. Boiling in Silver Gray rulle.

Mrs. Julian B. Boiling wore a charm
ing gown of silver gray tulle Tuesday
evening at the congressional reception
at the White House.
The bodice of tulle was trimmed with
inch-wide bands Of silver ribbon put on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-01-28
Mrs. Van Devanter in Taupe Velvet.
Mrs. Proctor in Green Satin and
Tul1e.

Mrs. Charles z. Proctor of Great Neck,
l. l.. who has been spending some weeks
here. dividing her time between the Will
lard Hotel and the home of Mrs. Gillett-
Hill in X street, was among the guests
at the White House reception Tuesday
night. accompanying Mrs. Gillett-Hiil.
Mrs. Proctor wore one Of the handsomest
gowns Of the evening. 1t was of pale
green satin with a drapery OF tulle Of
soft gray-green tone. The drapery was
embroidered in a design of wistaria in
chenille and sequins in the natural colors
of the wistaria.