Evening Star Newspaper, February 8, 1923, Page 9

Society ( i Gontinved from Elghth Page) Friday afternoon. son Marx, soprano, will 5ing a group of songs. The counselor of the American em- Bassy at Rome and Mrs. Peter A, Jay are spending some time in Washing- ton and are at the Shoreham. Mrs. Hudspeth, wife of Representa- tive Claude B. Hudspeth of Texas, will entertain at tea today in_ honor of Miss Erma Elizabeth Strong, daughter of Representative and Mrs. James G. Strong of Kansas, whose marriage to Mr. Paul E. Haworth will take place Monday. Miss Flora Curry, daughter of Rep- resentative Charles I*. Curry of Cali- fornia, will entertain at luncheon for Miss Strong tomorrow. Miss Norma Chandler, daughter of Representative Thomas A. Chandler, ! of Oklahoma, will entertain at dinner Sunday, having as her guests the;| bridal party of Miss Strong. ' tained at luncheon yesterday at her| home on Lamont street. The follow- ing guests were present: Mrs. Ed- ward T. Taylor, Mrs. Peter Arthur . Margaret Hughes, Mrs. . Hawley. Mrs. r.i Mrs. Joseph Ailer Hayden, Mrs. Preston Burch, Mrs. Charles ‘A. Clark, Mrs. Michael M. Doyle, Mrs. Joseph J. Early, Mrs.1 Franklin' V., Killian, Mrs. Raymond T. Holden, Mra. John O. Evans, Mrs. Peter J. Nee, Mrs. Arthur J. Sinnott, Mrs. D. C. Shea, Mrs. Danicl J. Cal lahan, ‘Mrs. James V. Orme, Mrs. William H. Callahan, ‘Mrs. Charles Camalier, Mrs. Eugene Ely, Mrs. Charles ‘Swigart, Mrs. George von Dachenhausen and Mrs. Charles Thomp- son. Representative A. F. Moore of Ili- mols was host to six at dinner last night at the New Willara. Senator C. P. Beaubien, member of the Canadian parliament, who was a Ruest at the New Willard during his stay in Washington, returned to his home in Canada today. Providence Hospital Dance At Raleigh Hotel Tonight. A dance will be held in the halirnom! of the Hotel Raleigh tonight under; auspices of the ladies of Providence | Hospital social service department. During the last week many women of society have given their aid toward selling tickets for the dance, the pro- cseds of which will be given to the work among the poor of Washington which is carried on by the Providence | | free dispensary. Mrs. Bina Logan Brown has as \'lx-' tors for about three weeks her mieces, Mrs. William Rowland of Mar- | | #hall, Mich., and Mrs. Carl Eastwood of La Seuer, Minn i | Miss Charlotte Ramsdell will enter- tain a party of ten at Le Paradis this evening. { Miss Ruth Hartman of Cleveland, Ohio, who has been spending some time with her brother, Mr. Julian B. Hart- man, will leave Washington today for a trip to Chicago, where she is to be the bridesmaid of Miss Yevette De Vere. After a visit of several weeks Miss Hartman expects to return to Washing- | ton to make permanent residence with her brother at the Hillside apartments on Chapin street. Much interest has been displayed in the card party tomorrow afternoon at the Hotel Roosevelt, given by the D, A. R. state Americanization committee, for the benefit of the work among foreign orn. An_interesting feature of_ the affair| will be the sale of candy by foreign born girls dressed in their native cos- tumes. Among those reserving tables are || Mrs. Livingston L. Hunter, treasurer. general, N.'S. D. A. R.; Mrs. William | V. Cox, William M. Hannay, Mrs. R. M. 'Richards, Mrs. A H. Semmes, Mrs. H. B. Polkinhom, Mrs. Samuel Polkinhorn, Mrs. C. C. Coombs, Mrs, W, W. Sloan,’ Mrs. Joseph Stewart, Mrs. Albion W. Tuck, Mrs. Horace Fulton, | Spring Halts AP impressive gathering of favored styles, priced at five dollars for ths occasion. Hats you will approve becouse of®the ir individuality and smartness of design. They're made of Rits cloth, Timbo and Visca atraw, in small, medium and large shapes. Attractively trimmed with artistic bows and pleatings of silk faille ribdon, novelty orna- ments of Paisley design and French flowers in wreaths and sprays. Black, brown, gray, sand, navy, tile, almond, rose. " Tou will be aure to find o becoming hat, there are so many pretty styles. S Mrs. Lucy Dickin- | barracks on Saturday, 10th, are near-, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO D. C., THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, A Mrs. Frank Webner, Mrs. G. M. Brum- baugh and Mrs. C. Marsh. Among those who have taken tables at the bridge luncheon to be held at the College Women's Club on Satur- day, ure Mrs. Howard G. Nichols, Mrs. John D. A. M nn aod Blanche M. Catherine Brown, wi G Valvin Johnson and M Harold L. Parsons of Mary F. Hemphill of this cif Deaths Reported. Mrs. Cormalt, Mrs. Gordon Finle Mrs. Joseph C. Zirkle and Miss Arline Dufour. Thia bridge luncheon is un- der the auspices of the finance com- mittees, of which Miss Marle Saun- ders is chairman, and very extensive plans to make it a most enjoyable af- tair have been made. The luncheon| I will be served at 1 o'clock, after which, both bridze and five-hundred wlill be pl ., with a prize for each table. Several other tables have been filled by members, making individ- ual reservations or bringing ome or T WO guests, tional reservations . 28" vides may be made through Mrs. Plckett at e ey, the clubhouse. ® e A anuges, (100 e Plans for the annual Valentine ball ) to be given by the Flanders Field 0 1K st Unit, American Legion, at the marine | . 1, Children‘s Hosy ing completion, and the aftair will be the largest and most successful of | any social event of the Mardi Gras season. The committee In- clude: Chairman, Miss Margaret] Ida N. Doty, 66, 4 Munafield; vice chairman, Mrs. Arthur | Jougnd Spelser, 82, Masonlc and Zdmon Brown; committee, Rel relenl-‘ : atives Henry B, Steagel, Cob. A K| Hary . Suthard, 10 months, 381 Brindley, Col Willlam Redles, Com- | Cpiert To Angel: mander A. Statson. Lieut. Commander ! Infant of Ha C. B. Platt, Capt. William _Sherrill, | 12 hours Lieut. J. H.'Doherty, Dr. F. T. Evans, | The officers of the Flanders Field |1 dar 1334 R Unit are: Miss Marie J. McGuire, | o[2fnt of Ju president; Mrs. C. Viola Fellows. vice ; president: Miss Rosemarye Coleman Bales, corresponding secretary; Miss Jessie Mae Smith, recording secre- | tary; Miss Marguerite Barnes, treasurer, and Mrs. Katherine C. Brush-Bales, chairman of the press 62, Bt. Elizabeth's 14 R. t . Stonebrook, 80. 2216 1 Jenkins, 76, 101N, C. 300 McLean v C. and Rose at w. 0. ang Ella Land Minrsaret Cuott, . 2118 12t at. m e Grasts, Providence Homp! st me. Drandi , St. Eilsabet Marriage Licenses. Rertin Jenkne Marriage licenses have been lssued to the following: Lester D. Iseminger of Hagerstown. Md.. and Suzsnne R. Denin of Harrisonburg. i Marcel G. Faller of this city and Inga| brik of RBrookiyn, N. Y. i Paul Stackhouse and Sarah Aff Basil N. Miller of Greenvill Robie May Riffe of Lindside. Willia ™ HIN of Pitiabur Helen B. Wiyson oCharies W TLucile Nea Clarence H Births Reported. 8, 2307 Angler " Jone hours: John §. and Ruth L. Laycock. bor. Samuel 8. and Margaret L. Jones, Charles B. and Elsie I . and of Baltimore, Md. ! ruder and Mary M. Wash- N. Clark and Mary William ‘P, Mulholla; p s D, Willtam E. 3% ON_SAVINGS Capital, $250,000.00 911 F Street THE DOMINATING IDEA BACK OF COLUMBIA SERVICE w. ‘mergency Hosplial. Qpen at 8:30 A.M. Dal The Columbia National Bank Surpll;l, ‘—is MUTUAL BENEFIT. That's what vitalizes our efforts in your behalf—what spurs us to be of maximum usefulness to depositors, small and large. Our prosperity depends upon yours—so we must Roberts. . both of The following deaths have been reported to the health department in the last twenty-four ‘Clara A. Blandy, 66, §t. Elisabeth Hospital. 7 ¢ 1 e " | immediately . ital. Univer- Ansela, Looker, 42, Emergency Hospital. pital. 8, Providence Hospital. ‘Hoapital. ave. n.W. n.w. Easters 2 Rock . Columbla_Hospital. v & E. Robertson, . 120 C st n.e. Tfant of Qrandison F. and Mary P. Jones, L 1 dey, h's Hos- ‘reedmen’s Hospital. w. 838 . 8, Children’s Hospital. e Seaterd months, Childrea's Hospital. .. P The following bitths have been reported to the health department in the last twenty-four box. iy ! i | | H | $250,000.00 | Burton and Margaret Hayes, boy. Joae M. 43¢ Mabel L:.mr.hé’rl. X a1 E Brooks V. and Jane A: Lacey. e, OVERDUE SUB ARRIVES. Commander Asked Before Board to Explain Delay. LOS ANGELES, Calif., February 8. —The submarin for the safety of which anxlety wi xpressed by naval officers here because of her failure to arrive from Mare Island, where she has been undergoing repalrs, reached Los Angeles harbor at 6:45 o'clock last night. Lieut. J. M. Steele, commander, was sunymoned before a board of officers on the flagship fornia to explain the delay in r ing Los Angele GETS 3-YEAR TERM. MONTREAL, February 8.—Albert Grignon, head of a gang of counter- feiters, who provided American boot- leggers with spurious United States bank notes to use in buying liquor, was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary by Justice Cusson. Grignon and his associates, operat- ing in a farm house on an island in the St. Lawrence near Montreal, are alleged to have made ad circulated at least $100,000 in counterfeits. 1Swo 1219-1221 G ‘ one day only—Friday. $3.98 Black Satin | Canton I | inch extra heavy all-sik quali pet nent satin finish; for one-piece dresses, sepa- rate skirts and wraps, etc. $3.19 Yard $2.98 Navy Blu About 300 yards; Canton; good shade of inches wide BRITISH IN BATTLE. Clash With Indian Rebels—Cas- ualties Heavy. ALLAHABAD, India, February $.— The Daily Ploneer’s correspondent on the northwest frontier reports that two brigades, operating in the Mashud territory, engaged in a stift fight, February 4, with rebels, who were caught between two converging_ col- umns and suffered severely. The Brit- ish losses were three British officers and two of other ranks wounded, four Indian offcers killed and eleven In- dlans of other rank wounded. The British forces were persistently harrassed by snipers February b, and the Royal Welsh Fusiliers suffered casualties which they were unable to withdraw in the dark. One officer and eleven of other ranks were in- jured, and two officers and one of other rank were killed. All kinds of Fur Neck Pieces —are going to be@worn this spring. Have your furs remodeled at a reasonable expense. Martin Wo 30-32 Florida Ave. NW. # Hemstitching, Picot Edging, 10c Yd. TRY i FIRST Street N.W. 4 Store Hours: 9 to 6 Silk Specials) ' For Friday Only " We have taken from our regular stock and lowered the prices on the following items for this Georgette Crepe This includes every color we have in stock; 40 pieces to select | the late new Iso black and l $2.00 Fine ALSIk | § white. $1.49 Yard e Canton Crepe fine all-silk ravy; “ $2.29 yd. serve YOU well at all times. * | | | with us—let's get acquainted. JAMES A. MESSER President BENJAMIN W. GUY Vice President FRANK J. STRYKER Vice President and Cashier ARTHUR N. MITCHELL Assistant Cashier AND tailored and fin- sshed, all-wool tricotine and Poiret twill models that impart an air of quiet ele- gance to the wearer. They're silk lined and may be worn with or without belt. Skirts have that perfection of fit $o desirable. Black, navy, brown in— Misses” Sizes 14 to 18 1Women's Sizes 34 to 44. At twenty-nine dollars they call for your prompt selec- tion, as this early spring spe- cial may not be possible to duplicate after these are sold. Women's and Misses’ Plain and Fur Trimmed Cloth Coats Finest Materials and Workmanship 850 Coats Reduced to 875 Coats 295 and $119 Coats ..coocrinnnrinnnnn 3135 and 3150 C Philippine Gowns and Chemise In Two Lots 8 ond 85 Values «vcove-o 26 to 87.50 Values o .- endid les of AR are epl -m? fincet PMlippine A Final Sale of $5 to $9.50 Redfern Corsets $2.50 Also Warner's rustproof mod- els in plain or drocaded coutil. Back or front lace. BSizes 25 o s6. o——— o New Spring All-Wool Sport Sweaters, $2.95 Letest slip-on models; feting - ond "perteotly’ viade wnd frk::‘f'::&h belts, ~ Bives 3} to Hirding, " orontdy - motve: Hace, white, navy. Placing on Sale Friday Fur Coals and Scarfs at greatly reduced prices $395 Hudson Beal (dyed musk- rat) Coats, plain or with large shunk coliar and cuffe. 032 & 36 and 40 inch lengthe. $ & . $19.50 to #25 Ohokers, Bearfs, and 8mall Ties, 10 Fridoy .......... ..$ $48 and $50 Scarfs end Btoles. Foz, wolf, skunk, "&?3 Large, handsom animals. Friday..... 875 and $85 Boarfs, eztra fine large whole skine ¢n wolf 50 or fos. Friday. 4 $ Boarfs and 8 ‘l’!" :“dk ""lc oseal. toles—skunk, mole, 369 85 to $8.50 Blouses ond Querblouses, $2.95 Crepe de Chines and ttos, Trimmed with beads ”:l‘m- work. Sizes 8} to 40 only, Browns, navy, pink, white. o——— 0 A special for Fi n these very & h scarfs in Paisley de- tyla signa and rickest coloringe. 1 We believe you'll find advantage in identification “Deauville” Scarfs, $1.59 85c Fine Imported Gingham In a great variety of large and small ¥ checks and combination of color checks; 65c yd o ¥ Silk and Yard Goods Section—Main Floor also black and white . - One big value after another in our Downstairs Store! You can always be assured of good quality merchandise at a guaranteed money sav- ing in our DowNstairs STORE! Girls' Wash Dresses-- Kiddies’ Panty Dresses Sizes 7to 14. 2to 6 Fast colors, and of very much finer quality than the price really calls for; all new spring garments, and exceptional valu at the price. Friday and Saturday at.. Also Dutch Rompers for little boys at the same low price. Y T Bungalow Aprons and House Frocks Many colors and styles; in chambray and gingham; checked gingham; plain chambrays and neat figured cales. Colored piping, rickrack braid and cretonne trimmings. A wonderful value for Friday and Saturday. You can't afford to miss it. = Downstal For Friday Onl “PEPPER POT” Tam and Scarf Sets Just the thing for school and outdoor wear; in_all the wanted shades and color combinations.” A very exceptional bargain at this low price. (A lot of ! suede-like tams included in the lot.) Formerly 98c Friday Up to Only Downstairs Store $2.50 Special Lot of Sport Hats Velvet and satin trimmed hats, priced very low for quick clearance. These hats sold up to $5.00 tore Downatalrs Store . Specials for Friday Only In Our Downstairs Store Turkish Towels, of very fine quality; colored bor- ders; size 18 by 35 inches; a very good value, For Friday only. Ea, lgc Ladies’ Fine, Sheer Hand- kerchiefs, in white and sport colors; with neat em- broidered design in cor- ners. Special for Friday only. Each, 12¢ Tea Toweling; real Irish; white with red cross bar; good quality; a good value at this price. pe- cial for Friday only. z4c Per yard uality, in our Downstairs Store, values in fine lingerie for Friday. $1.8 Ladies’ Fine White Hand- kerchiefs, soft and dainty, with embroidered and col- d designs in corner. té"peev:ial gfor Friday 7c only. Each...... S Hand Towels, good qual- ity; with neat borders; 15 by 23% inches; special for »F¥idly only at this lzc fow price. Each.... ———————— ‘Women’s Black Lisle Hose; they are seconds of the bet- ter. grade; just the thing for around the house, etc, All sizes. Special for Friday only. Pr,, Sitk Lingerie of High 're showing some very goo g:nrt:il:lliom'nnd Step-ins, in flesh color, orchid and sunset. Special for FridaB only.. ownstairs Store 1923. “614 12th St NW. Slashed Still Deeper! Coats | For Women and Misses *39 Stunning styles—in Cloth or Seal Plush! Be very early—and make sure of the best in the lot! 7 An almost unlim- ited array of styles; some only one of a kind! Most of them elaborately and richly FUR TRIM- MED! Almost any shade you can ask for—and every size —quickly pays for your clroice of Coats in this wonderful as- sortment! Pay the “Blum’'s Way'—it's e Every Purchase Made at This Store Must Prove Satisfactory or Your Money Cheerfully Refunded 1109-1111 G St. N.-W. Open 9:15 AM. Close 6 P.M. The Last Two Days of Our Great REORGANIZATION SALE Offer Opportunities for Big Savings (Odd lots—odds and ends—one, two or three of a kind garments all to go at drastic reductions. The savings are extraordinary—be here at store opening. We memion only a few of the many. Misses’ and Women’s Dresses Have Been Reduced to $15.00 One rack of beautiful Dresses—that were formerly marked at much higher prices. Dresses suitable for street, afternoon and dinner wear. Light and dark colors and many combinations. Choose from Canton Crepes, Crepe de Chines, Flat Crepes, Taffetas, etc. All are new models, and nearly all sizes in the lot. Third Floor—M. Brooks & Co. Every Woman Can Use Two or Three of These Wash Waists | at °1.44 They'rs made of fine French Voiles, Batistes and Dimities—handmade and lace-trimmed styles —in all sizes—waists that have been greatly reduced. Silk Waists, $3.75 Values you will be unable to duplicate any- where—beaded, embroidered and lace trimmed models in white, flesh and suit colors, Main Floor—M. Brooks & Co. Odd Lots of Coats and Suits The Reductions Are Extraordinary SPORT COATS REDUCED TO $10.75 SPORT COATS—SOME FUR TRIMMED—AT $15.00 ALL FINEST FUR-TRIMMED DRESS COATS, $59.50 PLAIN AND FUR-TRIMMED SUITS, $25.00 FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY Newest Spring Millinery Miss This Sale of Silk & Sport Hose at °1.44 Pair These are odd lots bunched together for a big clearance. Hosiery worth a great deal mo: all good, desirable colors, and every pair perfect. Silk Hose, $1.88 A big table of Silk Hose, taken from our stock ot higher priced lines—Blacks, Browns, Tans, Grays—all sizes, and every pair perfect. All are reinforced at sole, heel, toe and garter hem. Main Floor—M. Brooks & Co. l You Cannot Afford to Here's your opportunity of buying one of our better Hats at a big saving. These are all taken from our regular stock of higher priced models, Newest straws—and combinations of silk and straws—newest colors, newest trim- mings—every hat different. Fourth Floor—M. Brooks & Co.