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Evening star., 1917-03-25

mounted on white satin and had a
long pointed train of cloth Of silver
falling from the waist line.
Miss Owen is wearing very smart
tailored dress of fine black and white
check cloth with pipings of white. The
large square collar of white Hungarian
braid gives becoming touch to the
waist, which is trimmed across the
front with straps of the checked ma
terial fastened under the arms with
check buttons piped with white braid.
The long sleeves are trimmed from
cuff to elbow with the check buttons.
the buttonholes bound in white braid
and the buttons piped in white. The
tunic on the skirt is pleated and cut
decidedly deeper in the front than In
the back, while the underskirt is very
narrow.
The hat worn with this costume is
quite in keeping. being slightly sug-.
gestive of the military, cap model
Of black straw, with a visor effect
across the front. A band of blue vel
vet shows across the top of the crown
and is fastened in a knot at the back.
while tiny cluster Of silver. blue and
rose color flowers is fastened against
the visor in the front.
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Mrs. Loonis in Violet Velour.

Mrs. Alfred L. Loomis of Tuxedo. who
is a guest Of Mrs Richardson and for
whom one Of the smartest teas Of the
winter was recently given, wore, one
morning last week, a handsome suit Of
violet velour, made on conservative lines.
The coat, which was a knee-length one,
buttoned closely up to the moleskin col
lar, and across the back at the waist
line there was q plated girdle of the We
iour. and at either end of it round but
ton Of the moleskin, which also formed
the cuffs OF the long, close-f1tting sleeves
and the three-inch band at the bottom Of
the full skirt of the coat. The skirt of
the suit was quite wide and about three
inches from the floor Mrs. Loomis' hat
was medium sized round sailor Of violet
velvet to match her suit, and around the
crown there was band of violet mara
bou. A large fiat muff of mole finished
this costume.
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Woman's Army and Navy League
Ball.

Preparations for the Easter Monday
ball that is to be given by the Woman's
Army and Navy League for the benefit
Of its work in behalf of the enlisted
men. as well as for the aid of their
families, should exigencies arise. are
being carried on by the leading women
of the service with unabated ardor.
Although the ball this year will be
given at the Marine Barracks, the pub
lie being debarred from the navy yard,
Admiral Glennon has offered his CO.
Bunkley with the necessary men and
many flags to arrange the decorations.
The gymnasium will be turned into a
delightful supper room and about
ballroom and boxes in the gallery. aif
desired. Both the Marine and May
flower bands win officiate.
One of the branches of the society's
work is that of the clubhouse. located
at 317 c street northwest. Here any
enlisted man. when off duty or tenn
porarily in the city. can find shelter
from the streets, with reading matter
and games, a bed and bath, if de-
sired, for very trifing sum.
The receiving party for the ball will
consist of Mrs. George Barnet, hostess,
of the Marine Barracks: Mrs. Edward
Hiscum, president of the league; Mrs.
of War: Mrs. Daniels, wife of the Sec
retary Of the Navy, and Mrs. Hugh
Scott, wife Of the chief of staff, U. s. A.
Mrs John Ross Martin of the Naval
Academy will entertain at a tiffin of
fourteen covers Thursday to meet Mrs.
Harrington. wife of Gov. Harrington,
and Mrs. Eberle, wife of the superin-
tendent of the Naval Academy.
On Friday Mrs Martin will entertain
at tiffin of twelve covers to meet
Mrs. Beuret, wife of Naval Constructor
Beuret, and Mrs. Robert, wife of Naval
Constructor Robert of Washington.
Former Senator Chauncey NJ. Depew
and Mrs. Depew, who have been going
to st. Augustine for a number of years
and who are much beloved by the res
idents for the interest they have taken
in preserving the traditions of the
ancient city. were much feted last
week prior to their departure for the
north. Mr.. Depew delivered his lee
ture, How to Grow Old Gracefully"
before a capacity house Monday night
for the benefit of the Historical Society.
Mr.. Frank A. Munsey gave a dinner
party for Mr.. and Mrs. Depew at the
Evening star., 1917-03-25
SOCIETY IN SILHOUETTE.
Miss Wilson's Transparent Sailor.


Miss Margaret Wilson is wearing, with
a simple sapphire blue costume. a wide
fiat sailor hat Of transparent black
straw About the outer edge there is
plain two-inch band of the straw, and be-
ginning under that. and reaching to the
base of the crown there is a fat uncurled
band Of black ostrich. Around the crown
of the hat and standing up high enough
to almost obscure 1t there is stiff pleat-
ed frin of black tuIle
Miss Wilson's sister, Mrs. Sayre. also
wore smart simple hat on the occasion
of her last brief visit to Washington.
This model was OF black net and lace
made over wire frame. which had
turned down brim. The net was used for
the foundation, and over it the lace was
laid in folds with the scaloped edges
just extending over the edge Of the brim,
forming soft line about the face. Around
the crown. over which the lace was gath
cred lightly, there was a fiat wreath Of
silver roses and stems and leaves.
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Miss Rose in Green Tu1le.

Miss Ethel Rose of New York. the
house guest of Miss Stone. wore at the
same dance charming frock of apple
green tulIe over flesh colored satin.
The skirt, which was quite full. was
slightly draped on the side, the dra-
peries being caught with silver roses.
The girdle bodice was Of silver lace,
topped with an old-fashioned f1chu of
the tulle slightly dropping over the
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Miss Stone in Black Velvet.

At Senator and Mrs. Owens dance at
the Willard Thursday evening Miss
Pauline Stone wore an effective black
velvet model built on simple straight
lines. The full dancing-length skirt
was simply gathered at the waist line,
while silver cloth formed the close-fit-
ting bodice, which was finished with
wide silver shoulder bands and silver
tulle sleeve draperies. Silver slippers
were worn with this costume.
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Gilbert-Hesse.

Easter lilies, white lilacs and roses
against background of palms and ferns
formed a beautiful setting for the mar
riage of Miss Marion Elizabeth Hesse,
daughter of Mr. Henry A. Hesse, assistant
chief examiner of the civil service COM
mission, and Mrs. Hesse, and Mr.. Grover
Evening star., 1917-03-25
Mrs. Hoes on Historic Costumes.

Miss Burke. great-great-grand-
daughter Of President Thomas Jeffer
son. and Miss Mary Wilcox, a great
niece of Mrs. Andrew Jackson, were
In the audience yesterday afternoon to
hear Mrs. Rose Gouverneur Hoes. a
Observation-Disclosures of President James
Monroe, give her lecture on His
toric Costumes of American Men"
at the home of Miss Wells in Con-
necticut avenue. The lecture was the
last in the series Mrs. Hoes has been
giving since the beginning of Lent,
and the subject could not have been
better treated. Mrs. Hoes is one of q
committee of which Mrs. Julian James
is president. who have been for sew
eral years assembling the collection of
historic costumes, both of American
men and women, now on exhibition
in the Smithsonian Institution. The
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Navy Club Thursday evening, when she
wore a charming gown of lustrous blue
taffeta.
White lace and tul1e formed the
bodice. with a drapery of the silk over
one shoulder.
Tiny cap sleeves of tulle and a gar
niture of rhinestones completed the
trimming, and the skirt, which was
quite full and finished at the bottom
with heavy cesd covered with the
blue silk. was caught up at the sides in
pannier effect.
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Miss o'aorman in Apple Green.

Miss Alice O'Gorman, daughter of
former Senator and Mrs. O'Gorman Of
New York. who was the honor guest at
the dance given by Senator and Mrs.
Robert L. Owen. wore an apple green
taffeta gown. embroidered in silver and
made with a very full skirt of tulle of
the same shade over cloth of silver.
The bodice of tulle had a high point of
the taffeta at the front and two smaller
points at the back on either side, ex-
tending almost to the shoulders. The
tiny cap sleeves were also of tulle.
Evening star., 1917-03-25
Mrs. Owen in Black and Silver.

Mrs. Robert L. Owen at her dance at
the Willard Thursday night wore
very handsome gown of black and sill
yer brocade.
The corsage was made with a very
wide girdle of the brocade, the top of
white tulle being embroidered in silver
The bouffant skirt was made of black
tulle festooned with black lace with
four square panels of the black and
silver brocade falling loose from the
waist to the hem.
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Mrs. Fleming in Violet Tul1e.

Mrs. Lawrence J. Fleming. wife OF
Col. Fleming, was member of largo
party dining at the Army and Navy
Club Thursday evening. when she wore
becoming violet tulle and sequin
gown. Violet sequins formed the
lower part Of the bodice with the
iridescent bands extending over the
shoulders, to which the long angel
sleeves of tulle were attached. The
full skirt of violet tu1le was attached
to the waist with tiny pleats and the
overskirt of the same material. reach
ing nearly to the hem, was pointed at
the sides and bordered with a band of
the sequin trimming.
The assistant secretary of war and
Mrs. William NJ Ingraham have re-
turned from a visit to Portland, Me.
Mrs. Ingraham spent several days at
New York before joining Mr.. Ingraham,
who returned here in the middle of the
week.
Mrs. Edwin F. Sweet. wife of the
assistant secretary Of commerce, who
has spent the past three weeks at
Jersey City, visiting her son. Rev. Mr..
Sweet. is expected to return to Wash
ington this week
Evening star., 1917-03-25

The organization which WAS formed
for the benefit of orphan children OF all
countries on March II at the residence
of little Miss Ruth Curran, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph II. Curran, will
meet again at her home next Saturday.
to make a report to the treasurer, Mrs
Henry Crossman, and to elect the other
officers. Already $500 worth of lingerie
and rose point fan made in Belgium
have been donated as n nucleus for the
bazaar which will be held the first week
in May. OF the cash received thus far
more has been contributed for the bene-
fit of American and German children.
The final distribution of the funds of
this organization will be made on March
Il, 1918.
Evening star., 1917-03-25
Miss Lejeune in Brown.


Miss Ellie Lejeuns at the luncheon
given in her honor Tuesday by Mrs.
John Howard Hoover wore a brown
crepe de chine and georsette crepe
afternoon dress with q chic little brown
straw hat, the short brim faced with
brown satin and trimmed at the edge
at one side with tiny brown wings.
Miss Bertho1f in Black and White
- Check. ~
Miss Dorothy Bertholf. who was
among the guests at the luncheon
given by Mrs. John Howard Hoover.
Tuesday, At the navy yard. wore a
particlarly smart spring suit Of black
and white check, made severely plain.
the coat trimmed with quantities Of
black buttons and harfng slightly
around the bottom. 90
Tho short. rather narrow, skirt was
made on the new straight lines and
was devoid Of trimming. g
: With this costume she wore blouse
Of flesh -colored georgette .crepe and
crepe de chine and q mushroom hat
Of black satin and straw, with. oriental
trimming appliQued on the crown.
A white fox scarf was also worn.
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shoulders and held at the front by .
corsage Of the silver roses.
Mrs. Dollard in Black and Silver.

Mrs. Dollafd In Black and Silver.
Mrs. Henry L. Dollard wore an ef-
fective black gown at the Army ana
Navy Club Thursday night. The bodice
with its square decollete was made OF
black silk net embroidered in silver
in rose design. The skirt was made
of ruffles Of the black net, each edged
with bands of silver braid and mounted
on a foundation Of black satin.
Evening star., 1917-03-25
Miss Bertho1f in Black and White
Check.
!. Mn Nobls IN Blue TaRsta.

Mrs Robert =. Noble. wife OF Maj.
Noble. was dining at thA-Army- and
Evening star., 1917-03-25

Miss Ethel Rose of New York, who
was the guest of Miss Pauline Stone for
Senator and Mrs Owens dance at the
Willard Thursday evening, has gone to
Baltimore for a short stay. but will
return the latter part of the week to
visit Miss Stone.
Evening star., 1917-03-25
Mrs. creecy in Satin Pannier Gown.

Mrs. Richard Creecy wore an effec-
tive gown of yellow satin at the theater
last Thursday evening. The skirt. which
was dancing length, was cut on straight
full lines with a pannier effect at the
back made Of layers of the scalloped
satin. A deep cape of silver lace, slight
ly dropping over the shoulders, finished
the short waisted bodice, whose COM
pletfng touch was q small corsage of
French flowers in pastel shades of pink,
blue, yellow and lavender.
Evening star., 1917-03-25
Mrs. Wetmore in Black and White

Y
Mrs. Charles Whitman Wetmore was
at a recent tea in a handsome gown of
1usterless black silk combined with
some rare white hIet lace. The lace
extended below the waist line for about
eight inches, forming the top part of the
skirt. In front there was set-in vest
of white net which also formed the
high collar and the bottom part of the
short sleeves was a com mbination Of the
f1let and battenburg lace. A wide
girdle of the black silk outlined the
waist and touches of the silk were
formed the skirt which was Joined to
the lace upper part by a wide band
of f1utng. The front panel of the
skirt was plain, but around the sides
and across the back there were about
three rows of the silk fiuting about
six inches apart. Mrs. Wetmore's hat
was of black neopolitan straw in
most picturesque model. arched across
the face and turned upward in the
back. Around the crown there was
bouffant wreath of black tulle and in
1t on the right side of the front and
in the center of the back there were
two iridescent butterflies. Over her
gown, as she was leaving, Mrs. Wet
cut on princess lines. and around her
shoulders she wore one Of the most
unique fur pieces that have been seen
this season.. It was made of the pelt
of the Japanese albino beaver, which
is white ON top, but pink underneath
and In the sunlight has a most beauti-
full golden glow. @-- .-r-
Evening star., 1917-03-25

Miss Mary Key Compton entertained
the members of the Winnie Davis Chap
ter. U. D. c., at a handkerchief shower
Wednesday night in compliment to
Miss Nell Rose Baggett. whose mar
riage to Mr. George Frederick Mitchell
will take place Wednesday. Miss Bag
gett is president of the chapter
Evening star., 1917-03-25
Mrs. shipton in Gold Satin and chif-
--.-t fou. G'-s

On the same evening Mrs. Shipton
wore handsome gown of dull old
gold satin. The skirt. which was
fashioned with long train, was draped
over foundation of gold chiffon. en-
broidered in turquoise and crystal
beads over pink metal cloth. The en-
broidered, gold chiffon formed the
bodice. which had long chiffon sleeves
tipped with crystal tassels.
Evening star., 1917-03-25

Ponce de Leon, where he has been
spending the winter.
Brig. Gen. Martin D. Hardin. retired.
and Mrs Hardin gave q dinner party
at their villa in honor of Mr.. and Mrs.
Depew Tuesday night
Evening star., 1917-03-25

Mrs. Thomas d. Whyte entertained
the Continental d. A. r. Chapter at her
home in the bennington last week. The
Continued on Third Page.)
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Mrs. Pratt in Silver Embossed Taupe.

One Of the loveliest gowns worn at
the Chevy. Chase Club recently was
that Of Mrs. Charles A Pratt. in whose
honor Col. and Mrs. James A. shipton
entertained d dinner party Wednes-
day evening Pale blue satin formed
the foundation slip. which was yelled
with a full skirt of pale taupe tulle en-
bossed in silver wreaths with front
and back panels of the plain tulle
edged with crystal fringe. Purple,
lavender. pink and white daisies out
Tined the rather high waist line extend
ing in point on the left side to the
hip line. The embossed tulle topped
with the plain tulle formed the square
neck bodice. which, like the angel sleeve
draperies, was outlined with pearls.
Evening star., 1917-03-25

Mrs. Lauterbach of New York, who
came to Washington from Florida sew
eral weeks ago. will leave today for
White Sulphur Springs.
Evening star., 1917-03-25
Miss Owen in White Satin and
Silver.

Miss Dorothea Owens gown, on the
same occasion, was a beautiful model
of white satin, combined with silver
cloth.
The bodice of white tulle had a
broad girdle of silver cloth and long
flowing sleeves of white tulle, reaching
to the hem.
Evening star., 1917-03-25

Bruce Gilbert of San Antonio and this
city, which took place Wednesday even
ing. March II, at O'Clock. at the Church
The ceremony was performed by the
pastor, Rev DIR. John weidley, in the
presence of large gathering of relatives
and friends. --.
The bride, who was given in marriage
by her father, was charming in her gown
of white tul1e mounted on foundation
of cloth of silver and trimmed on both
bodice and skirt with iridescents. Her
tulle veil which was caught with a chap
let let Of orange blossome. fell in graceful
folds to the end of her long tulle court
train.
A shower bouquet Of bride roses and
lilies of the valley was carried
the bride. was maid OF honor. and her
gown was OF pale blue tulle over cloth
Of silver, caught up on the skirt with
pink rosebuds. Her bouquet was Of pink
roses.
Capt ]. H. Pirie, Urlted States Coast
Artillery, served as best man. and the
usf1ers were Mr.. Charles Burmeister. Mr.
Hobart Smith, Mr.. James Kempton and
Mr.. Wilfred Ballard
A reception followed at the home Of the
brides parents. where an effective floral
decoration was in place.
Mr.. Gilbert and his bride left later for
smart suit of dark blue serge with a
black straw toque, trimmed with pink
roses,
They will visit in New York and at
Miami. Fla. before going to Jackson,
Tenn. to make their home.
MIR. Gilbert who is connected with the
Department of Agriculture, was a mem
Der of the buckingham expedition in
Peru few years ago.
Mrs Charles Grayson Dulin, who left
Washington shortly after the marriage Of
her daughter. Miss Beatrice Dulin. and
Lieut. Herman Edward Fischer. in No
vember, has spent the intervening time
at Riverside. Jacksonville. Fla, where she
has one of the most attractive cottages at
the resort.
Her daughter has spent much of the
time with her while Lieut.. Fischer. who
is attached to the U. S. S. Cassin. has
been on sea duty Mrs. Fischer and her
brother, Mr.. Albert Brown Dulin, who is
also with his mother, have entertained
frequently at the Florida Country Club
throughout the season.
Mrs. Lauterbach of New York, who
came to Washington from Florida sew
eral weeks ago. will leave today for
White Sulphur Springs.
Evening star., 1917-03-25
Mrs. McAdoo in Cloth and civet.

Mrs. William Gibbs McAdoo. wife of
the Secretary of the Treasury. wore at
a recent matinee suit of reddish pur-
pie chiffon broadeloth trimmed with
civet fur. The very short full skirt was
quite plain and untrfmmed. and the
coat was a knee length model that
fitted very closely in the upper part,
but had wide flaring skirt. A four
inch box pleat was laid down the GEN.
ter of the back and-the belt was the
same width around the waist but in
front it tied loosely and hung down
to the edge of the coat ending in fur
balls. The fur was also used for the
chin chin collar, and the deep cuffs.
Mrs. McAdoo's hat was small round
sailor shape In very dark blue velvet,
having as Its only trimming a band
of the civet around the crown.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-11

bfOCade.
NEW YORK, Sept 10 -,IIcrc and
there Paris puts in few touches Of
mcdlcyal,m on her new clothes. and
they serve to show that the middle ages
are not dead ON the Rue de Ia Paix
Nicr one has looked at the now
clothes that arc coming over from
farS, They may suggest to the amhi
uouS woman winters course IN his
tory, so that she Uay know from
whence all the various garments wer,
taken.
There are skirts that are draped
about the figure after the manner
adopted by the maidcns oi Greece
there are others that arc straight.
plea,cd and Sinuou', which are taken
from the days when the women ui Alex
andra led the world IN beauty and
charm; there are skirts that have Il
slight drapery At the end OF the spine,
or box plcat that is deity included N
the material that drops from the
shoulder after the manner oi tattcau
and his tripping little maideus with
their small powdered heads
The Days OF Bylantium.
II is not easy ior any designer IN
Pans to get away from Byzantine
glory, especially when So much OF this
world war brings II up and reminds the
artist oi what IS dead and what was
great SO there are slnuouS bodices of
Byzantine brocadc gittcrlng with metal
and vivid silks.
There is the dccollclagc that follows
the line OF the collar bone. which is Ii,
orally lifted from the fifteenth century
~ Italy, there Is the sweeping ono
piece irock oi Burgundy velvet made IN
two divisions, with the luucturc at the
hips that goes back to the twelfth cen
tury IN England and France, and now
there ~ the wide, outstanding epaulcr
that surrounded the armholcs when S,r
Walter Raleigh discovered tobacco m
America and made a We, puddle and a
fair lady the traditional combination
IN which every man could show hi,
chivalry.
The straight. plcatcd skirt, by IN,
way, will he one of the hes, models ior
the autumn, as evidenced by the French
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-11
.0UNC 'DEMM|Es'
No GATHER BOOKS
Reorganization viii Maintain
Booth at State Fair

Books for soldiers will be received at
tke booth of the Young Mems Demo
sesatic club at the State Fair Dona-
tons for the purchase OF reading mat
ter for Uncle Sans men will also he
(, accepted
s{ Arrangements for the establishment
Of a branch collection agency Tor the
soldiers book campaigns have been
completed with Miss Mary +. Hayes
city librarian Miss Hayes is IN charge
OF the work OF collecting books for
soldiers for this city During the month
OF August. more than seven hundred
volumes were gathered and sent 10 Fort
Sill. The war service committee OF the
American Library association Is con
ducting nationwide campaign along
this line. The close OF the campaign
had originally been set for Ncp'cmhcr
!. but II has since been extended m
definitely
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-11
J. J. Gibson Named
General Agent to
Railroad Receiver

y ] Mills. receiver oi the For,
smith y Western railroad today an.
nom,rd the appointment OF ]. ] Glib
SON as general agent to the receiver
Mr. hlN'on's headquarters will be IN
Oklahoma CITY g. |. Oliver has been
appointed as general freight and pas
senger agent and viii maintain head
quarters at Fort Smith. Ark
With the approval OF Mr. Mills. Mr.
Oliver has appointed \ r. Christie a,
assistant general freight and psssenge,
agent with headquarters at Oklahoma
CITY,
The appointments are effective Sep.
temhcr Is
Mr. Gibson now is general freight
spdpasTngcr agent, Mr. Oliver as.
Nsuut 'u Gibson. and MIR Christie i,
general agent
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-11
Squirrel Goes
Into Capitol
On Food Hunt
Animal SCareS StenographerS
and GamboIS on VIM
dow LedgeS,

The fact that the Statehouse is
situated nearer the prlmcval for
cSts than the maddening strife oi
Broadway was brought home forci-
bly, To occupants of the cap,,ol'S
first floor yesterday when a little.
red, bu>hy-talled squirrel was seen
gamboling on the ledge OF one OF
the windows
ln Gaults Demesne.
After a while the little squirrel
climbed into the window and ran
about the floor of the department
u agriculture Then i, ran across
the hall and caused half dozen
stenographers III the school land
department. to mount their desks.
Mr Squirrel, after taking a look
into the room where the school
Land commission meets. betook
himself out OF another window and
the ialr employees OF the depart
mcnt came down off their perches
Looking for Food.
n. y llngeufel,er OF the agri-
cultural department asserts the
squirrel was on the wrong floor il
It was looking Tor food
One official suggested that the
squirrel LEI, the building because il
was disappointed at not finding the
school land commission in session