The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-02-03
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Society Hostesses Of Capital Up In Arms Over Delay Ac-
 ceptances Of Regrets
By SOCIETY HOSTESS (Copyriaht. i924)

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2-Seciety hostesses here are rebelling against the inconvenience caused by those who de- lay their acceptance or regrets, espe- cially to dinners.
 The society insect known as the climber is very particular about be- ing seen only in the right" company. so whenever an invitation is received there is q scurry to learn whether any of the elect are accepting There is nothing so horrifying to the climber as to turn up at a dinner and discover that the guests are all second-raters. socially. The result of this practice has been to promote the growth of gray hair and crowsfeet among hostesses.
 Consequently. a concerted effort 10 stop it has just sprung up among the most exclusive Washington hostesses. Any one who waits until the last mo- ment to reply goes on the blacklist. Some women are charitable and give one or two more trials and then-of goes the offender. No more place for her at the table.
 Another way to get on the new blacklist is frequently to bring an un- invited guest along. Smart people have n habit of telephoning an hour or so before dinner asking if they may bring their guest along, thus throwing out all arrangements.
 Bachelors Ball
 The eight eligible bachelors of the British embassy gave ball at the Co., lumbia Country club last week.
 The British bachelors are institutions in Washington. They are undoubtedly the most popular young men in the capital and their favor is awaited by every debutahte. Their English accent and their diplomatic immunity only add to the charm which these young men of brilliant prospects in the diplomatic world hold for the American belles.
 Yet no one has been able to break up the clod coterie by marriage. The Ehglishmen live contentedly together in sumptuous quarters, entertain bril- liantly and are favorite guests at all smart parties.
 At their ball last week among the fortunate young ladies who received cards were Miss Ailsa Mellon, Miss Victorine Dupont of Wilmington, Del, Miss Elizabeth Hanna and Miss Bea- trice, Pitney.
 Stdtt cUcltticS DiIluciS
 Two state societies had meetings that were real events in Washington social life last week. They were the Ohio and the Pennsylvania state societies. ..
 The average state society in Wash ington is an organization of lonely folk who want to get together and talk about home, But not so these tw0 They have brilliant meetings and their officers and members are almost all in the social register.
 At the Ohio gathering President Cool idge made his first formal address since Coolidge his first formal address since taking office. And all the women craned their necks to see Mrs. Cool idge's gown. It was worth it: of crim- son velvet. with long panels flowing below the hem. lined with silver. Mrs. Coolidge seems to be making red her color This preference is reflected in Washington shops, where clothes like those worn by the first lady are de handed. Alice Longworth appeared in the Senate gallery during the Teapot Dome debate Thursday in scarlet red dress. She' was at the Ohio dinner in an amazing blue velvet creation, with a deep horizontal tuck in the middle of the skirt.
 The Pennsylyanians had Governor Pinchet for guest of honor and chief speaker. Others present were the. Sec retary of the Treasury Mellon. Secre- tary of Labor Davis. Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, president general of the II. A. R.. Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart and many others as brilliant