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fB&ibtgfoh For Misaes, Girlt, Small Boys, Infant? Values of the Highest Order At Great Price Reductions ALL apparel shown in our Misses' and Infants' Departments is chosen for its Refined Sim plicity, Unusual Design and Excellence of Quality. The greatest designers of the world make this apparel for us. You now can choose from assortments of these beautiful stocks at Decidedly Low Prices. The sales include for Misses, Juniors and Girls, Winter Suits and Hats, Coats, Sweaters, Wool Scarfs, Wool, Afternoon and Evening Dresses, Middy Suits, Middy Blouses, Underwear, Bath Robes, Socks. FOR Small Girls, Boys and Infants there are Winter Coats, Hats. Sweaters, Sweater Suits, White and Colored Dresses, Rompers and Boys' Suits on sale. Every purchase is an extraordinary value, highly desirable and most economical. 3Cfovef. Corner Cffiirieenlh Ertebacher 7 weive-Ten F St EXTRAORDINARY SALE A Positive and Absolute Clearance of Our Entire WINTER STOCKS at FORMER PRICES DRESS _ SUIT Every CqA j WRAP A Gigantic Disposal of Our High Grade Winter Apparel to Make Room for the New Spring Styles. All Transactions Final No Exchanges?Refunds?or Credits. 65 vjcar* m Eumni T at 12" rA T ?t 12" J, > mme\z Reliable Furriers for Sixty-five Years Coat Specials for Tomorrow Beautiful Coats in Panvelaine, Evora and Normandy; trimmed in Beaver, Natural Skunk and Wolf; with large, luxurious collars. / A handsome collection at a very special price. Full Crepe de Chine Lined and Interlined ' ^ . ? /t Hand Tailored Values Up to $115.00 $ 55 Envoys From Foreign Countries Guests of President and Mrs. Harding at Dinner and Musical. THE President and Mm. Hard ing entertained at dinner last night in honor of the , diplomatic corps, ambassu dors. ministers charge d' affaires and their ladies being the chief guests, with the Secretary of State and Mrs. Hughes and the undersecre tary of fftate and Mrs. Fletcher being among the additional guests. The ambassador of Japan. Baron Shidehara. was the only diplomat of his rank absent, being detained in the embassy by an illness of several weeks, standing. The President and Mrs. Harding received the guests In the blue room, where there was a charming, but simple decoration of crimson roses and white hyacinths, the colors carrying out those of the National emblem. other drawing rooms of the suite were more elabo rately decorated and the state dining table in the shape of a rather broad U, was handsomely set with the gol<9 service, there being low clusters of pink roses, Koman h>acinths and delicate sprays of pale lavender primular set at intervals along the board, while before the President's plate on the outer circle of the table rare orchids mingled with the pink roses. The graceful compotes of gold were filled with richly colored fruits, and the eiitire effect was one of great beauty and artistic merit. The stately mantel and side tables In the dining room were also banked with flowers, the same blossoms being used hi the east room. Mrs. Harding wore for the evening a gown of green taffeta, richly em broidered In crystals, the design be ing sheaves of wheat, the skirt slight ly draped and fashioned with a long, slender train of the embroidered ma terial.'The gowns worn by women of the diplomatic corps were splendid creations of the sartorial art. most of them speaking loudly of the designers of Pat*is. Idy Geddes wore a gown t of rich cream white satin and a scarf of rare white fur, said to be present ed to her at Christmas time by the delegates from Great Britain to the conference. The company seated at the state ^oard with the President and Mrs. Harding were: The ambassador of the French republic and Mme. Jusserand, the ambassador of Spain and Senora de Riano. the ambassador of Russia, the ambassador of Chile and Senora de Mathleu, the ambassador of Ar gentina and Mme. le Breton, the Bel gian ambassador and Baroness de l artier, the ambassador of Peru and Senora de Pezet, the ambassador of Brazil, the ambassador of Great Brit ain and Lady Geddes. the royal Italian ambassador, the Secretary of State and Mrs. Hughes, the minister of Portugal, the minister of Norway and Mme. Bryn. the minister of Den mark. the minister of Cuba and Mme. de Cespedes, the minister of Vene luela and Miss Dominlci, the minister of Ecuador and Senora de Elizalde, the minister of Honduras, the minis ter of the Serbs. Croats mnd Slovenes and Mme. Groultch. the minister of Uruguay and Mme. Varela, the minis ter of Poland and Princess Lubo mirska, the minister of Switzerland and Mme. Peter, the minister of Costa Rica and Senora de Beeche. the min ister of Guatemala and Senora de Blanchl, the minister of the Domini can Republic and Senora de Joubert, the minister of Czechoslovakia and Miss Stepanek, the minister of Ru mania and Princess Bibesco. the min ister of Haiti and Mme. Blanchet, the Chinese minister and Mme. Sze, the minister of Sweden and Mme. Wal lenberg. the minister of Nicaragua and Mme. Chamorro. the minister of Bolivia and Senora de Balll-vctau). the minister of Bulgaria and MmorPana retoff. the minister of Persia, the minister of Hungary and Countess 8zechenyl, the minister of Finland, the charge d'affaires of Germany. the' charge d'affaires ad interim of Panama and Senorita Lefevre. the oharge d'affaires ad interim of Slam, the charge d'affaires ad interim of Colombia, the charge d'affaires ad In terim of Austria and Mme. Prochnik, the charge d'affaires ad interim of the Netherlands, the undersecretary of state and Mrs. Fletcher, Dr. L. S. Rowe. director general Pan-American Union: Prince and Princess Cantacu zene, Mr. and Mrs. J. Horace Harding, Miss Laura Harlan, Col. Clarence O. Sherrill and Commander R. S. Holmes. Followingthe dinner the guests were seated in the east room, where a splendidly arranged program of music was given by Miss Harriet Van Emden. soprano; Mr. Paul Koch anski, violinist, with Miss Florence Harvey and Mr. Gregory Ashman, accompanists. The ambassador of France and Mme. Jusserand entertained at lunch eon at the embassy today. The ambassador of Great Britain and Lady Geddes had lunching with them at the embassy today Dr. and Mrs. Mather Thomson of Dublin. Lady Geddes will receive this after noon. Mrs. Coolidge, wife of the Vice President; Mrs. Fall, Mrs. Wallace I and Mrs. Davis are patronesses for I the concert to be given for the ben efit of the Disabled Veterans' Society at 4:30 this afternoon at the National Theater, with Miss Jessie Masters as the soloist. Interest Is keen In both the veterans of the world war, who will benefit by the performance, and in the artist. Mr. ui Mrs. Coolidge to Dine With Jndge Knapp. The Vice President and Mrs. Coo lidge will be the guests of honor at dinner this evening of Judge Martin A. Knapp. Lord and Lady Lee of Fareham left I Washington today for Montreal, Can ada, and will return to this city early next week. The minister of Sweden and Mme. Wallenberg will give a large dance this evening for their daughter. Miss Ingegerd Wallenberg. A number of dinner parties will precede the danoe. Senator and Mrs. Arthur Capper will entertain Informally at dinner; this evening- in honor of former Sec retary of Agriculture and Mrs. Mere- ! i dith. Senator and Mrs. George Wharton Pepper have returned to Philadelphia I to spend the week end. They will re turn to their apartments at the Pow- I hataji Hotel on Monday afternoon I next. While In Philadelphia they will be guests at several sooial functions. Mrs. James Campbell Cantrill, wife of Representative Cantrill, and Mrs. Alben William Barkley, wife of Representative Barkley, both of Ken tucky. have Issued cards for a tea to be given by them Jointly at the Con gressional Club on Tuesday, January >1, from 4 to 6 o'clock. Vice Admiral Kato of the Japanese delegation was host at dinner last ! evening, entertaining a large com pany at the Shoreham, having among! his guests Assistant Secretary of1 the$Vy and Mrs. Roosevelt, Admiral and 'Mrs. Robert E. Coonti, Rear Admiral W L. Rodgers, Rear Admiral ? and Mrs. Edward Rhodes Stitt, Rear Admiral and Mra. W. A. Motteti Rear Admiral J. a Watson, Capt. and Mrs. W. L. HUssey, Capt. and Mrs. Luke McNamee, Commander and Mrs. Wil JjjJT- Commander and J?rS If'.i V. !"?: Capt' and Mra C. F. Butler. Lieut. Commander H. W.' Hill. Commander and Mrs. Paul Shipp., Rear Admiral Tamanashl. Capt Suyet- I sugu. Capt. Nagano, br. Ichihashl, Mr. and Mrs. Komatsu. Capt. Uyeda Lieut, and Commander TakeU Mme.: Baburl. wife of the counselor of the Japanese embassy, acted as hostess for Admiral fCato. Mra. GUlett-Hill entertained a com pany at luncheon today in honor of MRS. liEORUE W. PEPPER, Wlfr of thr nrtr M-nator from Prnn ?sylvnnln, who will aprnd the r?t of the iiruoa with him In Wuhli(tra< Senora de Peiet, wife of the ambas sador of Peru, and amof{ the other guests was Mrs. Charlrfl E. Proctor of lx>i!K Island, who in visiting Mrs. Gillett-Hill. The luncheon was en tirely Chinese. I he center of the table having miniature Chinese gardens, with birds and emblems. Mrs. Plummer, wife of Commissioner Kciward C. Plummer of the United States Shipping Board, wHl receive Saturday. January 28,' from 4 to 8 o'clock, at the Burlington. Miss Helen Ca.i?on will entertain h dinner company tonight. Mme. Panaretoff, wife of the min ister of Bulgaria, will be at home to morrow afternoon at 1629 16th street. Mit. Kellogg-, wife of Senator Frank B. Kellogg, was hostess at luncheon today. Senator George Hlggins Moses of New Hampshire, went to New York to attend a banquet at the Hotel Astor Wednesday evening. Mme. de Gaina arrived yesterday to be the guest of Mrs Richard H. Jordan at the Northumberland. Mm. Baker Unest of Honor at Dinner Tonight. Gen. and Mrs. William D. Connor will be hosts at dinner this evening in honor of their house guest, Mrs. Newton D. Baker. Mrs. Stephen B. Elklns will entertain a company at dinner this evening.' Mrs. Truman G. Palmer of the Bur lington Hotel will be at home Saturday, January 28, from 4 until 6 o'clock. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Denegre will entertain at dinner this evening. Mrs. Rudolph, wife of the District Commissioner, will receive informally tomorrow afternoon after 4 o'clock. Mrs. T. Septimus Austin entertained a company of twenty at luncheon today at the Shoreham. in honor of her sis ter, Mrs. Clyde Van Vleck of Toledo, who is her house guest. Mr. Van Vleck wlll\arrive Monday to spend the week, and, with Mrs. Van Vleck. will" go on to Florida for the re ainder of the season. The director, of the consular bureau of the State Department and Mrs. Wilbur J. Carr will be hosts at dinner this evening, their guests having been asked to meet the minister of China and Mme. Sze. Mrs. Alexander. G., Bentley of 1868 Columbia road will give an Informal tea to meet Mrs. Walter McLean at 5 o'clock Sunday. January 22. Mrs. Morris Ernest Lock* has been obliged to cancel all engagements for this week on account of illness. Sir John and Lady Harrington, Mrs. Locke's uncle and aunt, will sail from England shortly, and will be the guests of Mrs. Lars Anderson during their stay in Washington. In honor of her guest. Miss Alma Sreenwood of Boston, Mrs. Alvin E. Jodd is entertaining at a tea this aft ernoon at the Wardman Park Hotel. Among the guests are Mrs. Glfford Plnchot, Mrs. Mary Roberta Rinehart, Miss Mary Anderson, Mrs. Van Wlrfkle, Miss Parkhurst, Dr. and Mrs. H. O. Rleeser, Mrs. Judge Towner. Mrs. Walter Brookings and Dr. Frederio Wilson of New York. Mrs. Frederic D. McKenney and her daughter. Miss Virginia McKenney, are leaving today for New York, where they will remain for several days. They have consequently can celed their at home days until the first and third Fridays in February. Prince and .Princess Boncorapagni have returned to New York, where they are at the Ri ti-Carlton. after a brief visit in Washington. On account of Illness Mrs. Ridley McLean, wife of Capt. McLean of the United States Navy, will not receive tomorrow, but will be at home on the following Saturday. January 28. Joidge and Mrs. Clarence N. Good win of Chicago are at the Hotel Astor, In New York, for a few days, after which they will come to Wash ington for the remainder of the sea son. ? Mrs. Harrison Dodge, Mrs. E. R. Helberg and Miss Heiberg will be at home for the last time this season on rCnntinii"d on Ninth Page.) Let us assist you in knitting the newest in Hand=Knit Sweaters for every occasion Fifteen styles and an array of rich colors in Minerva Quality Yarn Assure yon of a pleasing selection. Instructions Are Free Don't forget to bring your kiddy In on Saturday. 'JppenJfieimery my iiniam moht* * * atRiSw Hemstitching and Picot Edging, 10c yard. 11th ST. N.W. l -The House of Courtesy Offering a Decided Advantage in a group of 200 New Spring Dresses that we have specially marked at the surprisingly low price? They are modeled on the new lines?em bellished with new effects?reflections of the be~t thought in fashion?and from produc tive hands of wonderful skill and deftness. Spring Taffetas Spring Canton Crepes Spring Crepe de Chines Spring Poiret Twills Spring Tricotines Spring Tweeds To say beaded, braided and embroidered gives no comprehensive idea of the artistic ef fects accomplished?nor of the original puffing, cording, piping?which add their distinc tive charm. C ? IT ? , iw T ii a i n ? i^s I - -i-ti?i? w New Spring Hats ??Developed in Straw and Visca Braids, Faille Silk and Gros de Londres. Offered Specially at They are authoritative' styles?exclusive in character and of a quality far exceeding the price. Turban*, Calf Brim, Mushroom, Roll Brim, Sailors. Copen, Jade, Sand Canna, Pumpkin, Cray and staple colors. Another Arrival of Hollywood Sport Hats That Visca Straw novelty that has made a decided impression with its practical utility and its smart effectiveness. Brown, Sand, Turquoise, New Blue, Navy, Black, etc. New Petticoats Made up in Radium Silk, with eyelet embroidered scallop flounce. A brand-new effect? ' l in all the Spring shades. $5 .00 Silk Underwear Chemise in Crepe de Chine and Radium Silk; lace. trimmed or tailored. Flesh, ~ Apricot, Blue and White. RE DUCED to vacuum oiik ; *3.95 Gowns in Crepe de Chine, cut full and .long. Flesh, Orchid, Blue and Whi{e; tailor ed or lace ?3 AC trimmed .. Camisoles in Crepe de Chine and Satin; built-up shoulders or ribbon straps; tailored and lace trimiped; Flesh and White. ? f AA Reduced to 1 -Vl/ -#? Special Skowing of New Spring Models . Slip-on Sweaters *5.00 Soft Wool, knitted in the new stitches?and in the new colors... New Blouses Crepe de Chine, Georgette and Striped Silk?tailored or trimmed with embroidery or lace. Flesh, Navy, Marabella, Bisque, Black, Gray, Dutch Blue. " $5 .00 1 ) I ?