Evening Star Newspaper, December 30, 1923, Page 34

6 S OCIETY. = Children's Hospital Ball Promises to Be pne of Best in History Boxes Sold in Both Ball- rooms at Willard, With Extra Ones Added. The ball for the benefit of the Chil- dren’s Hospita), to be held Wednesday ovening, January 2, at the New Wil- lard, will be one of the most success- ful dances in the long history of this , “hardy annua Boxes have been sold in both ballrooms. Indeed, the demand has been so great that extra ones have been ‘placed in the gallery, in which the orchestra is usually sta- tioned, and the music will be on the ¢ floor level, where it can be heard to quite as good advantage. Mrs, James W. Wadsworth, jr. fitst vice president of the board of lady managers of the hospital will receive the guests and will be assisted in:the raceiving line by Mrs. Cuno Rudolph, { Wwhose husband is chairman of the men's board, and the members of the ball committee, including Mrs. Henry Leonard, chairman; Mres. Eldridge Jordan, Mrs, Cary T. Grayson, Mrs. Harold Walker, Mrs. Frank Hight and Mrs, Horace Westcott. For almost a score of years the first Monday in Junuary has been sacred Children’s Hospital ball, but vear after the close s, it to advance the date, so t and girls home from school and e lege for Christmas wight participate in the festivities. The small baliroom is to be the rendezvous for the Young- er set, speciul music being provided for the modern dances, and man: hostesses who have young daughters are arranging to entertain box par- ties here. dinners preceding the ball in_many instanc Froderick Atherton, whe is entertuining at dinner for her nieces, the Misses Tilton, will have perhaps the largest party fn the small ball- room, h guests numbering forty alght, and occupying not only own Dbox but those of Mrs. John Gibbons, Mrs. Harold Walker Mrs. Fr < Brooke. Miss Natalie Hammo Miss May Govin are Other girls for whom dinger partie cill be xiven before the ball. at 1s entertaining for choolgirl daughter, Miss Peggy M Thomas Bell Sweeney ar ng rty of their cotempors in_on will hav the smal woom, which will be headquar a number of young people. Mrs. Frank Hight are following the same course and are entertal dinner jointly with Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kauffmann before the ball. Among the most important hosts entertaining at dinner be u and s s honor guests ommissioner and _Mrs. Cuno Rudolph in_honor of the Secretary of State and Mrs. Hughes. Mr. “Andrew’ W. Melio Treasury s are box holders, 50 includes—to mention ¢ at random—>Mrs. Marshall 21d, Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins, Mr Richard Townsend, Mme, Hauge, Mr Robert M. Thomrpson and Mr: i Stotesbury of Philadelphia.. Mr toteshury’s interest in the chari 1 da from the days when &l ras a ident of Washington, and never a year goes by but that she sends her subscription 1o the com- re a patroness for the which is the v, socfal world. includes others Mme. Jusserand. aroness .de, Cartier, IL Gillett, M. Weeks, Mrs, - Mme. de . and the list, ream of the umong many Mnie. Riano, Mrs.” Frederi +Hughes, -Mrs. { Mme. Pete ' Frederick Dent Grant and_Mr; . gene Hale, Mr. Franklin H. E chairman of the floor committee, with ¢ Mr. Charles C. Glover, jr., as vice ! chairman, and they are assisted in arganizing the committee, upon which many preminent men have consented to serve, by "Maj. Henry Leonard, Mr. Horace Westcott, Mr.-Coneoran Thom, Dr. L.S. Rowe, Mr. William © C. Morrow, Mr. Willlam B. Hibbs and ; Mr. Alexander B. Legare. Christmas Party Given By L. J. Shackleford Mr. Leonard J. Shackelford of 12 f Kennedy street northwest, enter- *tained 2 number of his friends at a hristmas party Tuesday evening, December 25. Following supper the oung people enjoyed dancing, games, ! recitations, solo dancing, vocal solos fand fortune telling. A huge Christ- mas tree, beautifuly decorated, was surrounded by the guests and Christ- 4 mas carols were song, ‘Phose in the arty were Miss Catherine Junkin, A Mars Junitin, Mice Helen Va Peggy Allen, Miss -Lilllan Is -lle Fowee. Mr. and Mr: John A. Tlurt, Mrs,_ Georgetta. L. Eowe: : Virginia- Del €. Johnston, M I Nrs Gepre_ Castle, Mrs. Marietta % Castillo, Mrs.” Angelo_J. Shackleford, Zcapt, A. Avery, Mr. J. Clinton Hiat Sire John Allen Hart, Mr. Bmtle Jah Mr. Malcolm Stockney, Mr. Eldridi # Osmond, Mr. William Burnside, M; Harry Coxen, Mr. Lake Espey, Mr. i Benjamin Castle and Mr. Leonard J. Shackleford. The rooms were appro- { priately decorated with evergreen, Nowers and Christmas. red. At the conclusion of the’ party “Auld,Lang Syne” was sung. Grandchildren Guests At Christmas Party Mre. Maude G, Wilson of Washing- iton was hostess at u charming Christmas party given in ‘honor of . her grandchildren, Valentine, Maude and Franklyn Wilson, at 1-\10 Seco ‘Theater, Rockville, Md., Weédnesday night. { The hall was beautifully decorated with Christmas greer and poinset- ias and red lights shone softly on rtificial “snow” which covered the i floor. About. seventy .littls, guests % were present. Carols were sung and % games and dancing werg enjoyed un- | i Til 10:30 o'clock, when Tefreshments were served. Later, a small Santa laus presented a dainty favor to h guest. Mra, Wll%:u W?M.:; sisted In receiving T. an Valentine Wilson, Mins Srmith and Higgi I ; 3 One More Day to Secure Take advantage of this one remaining _day to finish_up your shopping for New Year Greeting Cards. You will have . no_difficulty in “making suitable selections. for every nameé left on your 1ist if you come dlrectly to this Shop—we are hesdquarters for _the newest and best Cards— always. Our Cards are refreshingly different and will be appreciated by your frien -The National Remembrance Shop (Mr. Fostér’s Shop) one door from 14th Street o s e B THE SUNDAY MINS MARTHA DYER, Daughter of Representative and C. Dyer of turning to the University of Michigan after spending the Christmas hollduys with her parents in Washington. Holidays Continue Sway In Society at Annapolis Night, and Informal Dances Given in Afternoon at Academy. Md., spirit December 2. and Christmas have held arnival this week. Although Christmas day itself was given over to the children and family parties, there s been much gayety and en- tertaining since then for the many visitors here for the holiday Tonight there was a large for the midshipmen who have been spending their “Christmas leave” here_and there have been informal dances held every afternoon Naval Academy for them and their Bues Following a custom which he estab- lished during his first year in office, Ritchie was host to the children of Annapolis at a Christmas treat | ‘Phursday - afternoon at _the Circle Playhouse. Next week Gov. Ritchie Wil wive a-similar party: for the co ored children of the city. Mrs., Wilson: wife of Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson, entertained at luncheon Wednesday at her residence in the Naval Academy. Gov. Ritchie and his mother, Mrs. Albert C. Ritchie, will receive on New Year day at the executive mansion. The officers on duty at the Naval Academy will be the hosts at a dance New Year eve at the Officers’ Club in_the Naval Academy Lieut. Commander and Mrs. Cleve- land McCauley will entertain at a buffet supper before the dance at their quarters on Rodgers row. The Christmas tree party of the Naval Acade Sunday school was held in Mahan Hall Friday afternoon Mrs, Roscoe Carlyle Bulmer was hostess at un informal party Christ- mas morning, when Mrs. Bulmer was isted by Mrs. Stevens, wife of Prof. Willlam O, “Stevens. M A ‘echteler also entertain- ed ln(flrm:(ll) Christmas morning at her apartment on Maryland avenu Mrs. Joseph Valiant was hostess at a luncheon, followed by bridge, Fri- day _afternoon at her home at Wardour. Lieut. and Mrs. Welsh of Philadel- phia have spent the week with Capt. d Mrs. T. R. Kurtz. Mrs. Welsh s before her marriage Miss Annie re Hines of Bowling Green, Ky. Heury B. Wilson, jr.. who is a stu- dent at the Hill School in Pottstown, Pa., is spending his Christmas vaca- tion with his parents, Rear-Admiral and Mrs. H. B. Wilson. The enlisted men on duty at the Marine barracks 'zt the Naval Acade- ANNAPOLIS —Christmas celebrations in Annapolis season danes | ) at the’| | Mi | Society my were hosts at un informul dance at their quarters Friday evening. Miss Hester Lanning, daughter of Capt. and Mrs. Harris Lanning, and Miss' Lillic Roosevelt Roosevelt's aunt, Curtin, at her apartment at House. visiting Roland Erice Capl. Conrad Westervelt, . £ N. (C.C.), of Philadeiphia, spent a few in Annapolis lust week in order rintend some rehearsals of his “The Blimp,” which will be pro- fuced by ‘amateurs for the beneis of the local chapter of the Navy Relief February 1 and Mrs. Luke McNamee, wife of Capt. McNameoe of the . Tennessee, who has been t uest of Com mander and Mrs. Rufus Zogbaum, jr,, has returned to Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Peyton Skipwith Cochran left Friday for Philadelphia, where they will be the guests of Mr. Cochran's " sister, Mrs. Macpherson Kennedy, at her home at Jenkintown, a. Lieut. Craven re sup and Mrs, are Thomas Tingey visiting Mrs. Craven's Holland, at her homp arleston, S. C Georgianna Cusachs, daughter Cusach: will be the guest in whot honor Mr. and Mrs, J. Wilmer Biddle will entertain at dinner January 18 at their homg in Baltimore. Mrs. Robert Hamilton Campbell of Rockville, Md,, is spending the month with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Sho maker, wife of Commander Henry B. Shoemaker, at their home on Upshur road in the Naval Academ: Lieut. William Ludlow, Rear Admiral Henry B. Wilson, spending the holidays at his home at Worcester, Mass. Prof. and Mrs. Carroll Storrs Alden of Wardqur are spending the holidays at the navy yard In Philadelphia the guests of Mrs. Alden’s brother-in- law and sister, ‘Rear Admiral and Archibald Henderson les. t. Thorwald A Solberg, who is ed to the U. Shawimut, has been qvcndmg the ‘\kk‘k in Annapoh\ Lieut. Commander Duncan C. Walton, U. S. N. (M. C.), has been the guest of his sisters Miss Mar- garet Walton and Miss Nancy Walton, at_their home on Maryland avenue, Lieut. George F. Goode, U. M. C and Mr ode, who are 1iving al Quantico, Va., have been spending the holidays with Mrs. Goode's par- ents, Capt. and Mrs, Daniel Mershon Garrison. Commander and’Mrs. Thomas Sym- ington have been the guests for some days of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Riggs in Baltimore. Mr. agd Mrs. Martin Henry Smith 12th and G Sts. NW. FOR TOMORROW SPECIAL SAL RESSE including many new spring styles $29.50 to $59.50 ¥25 STAR, WASHINGTON, of New York arrived Monday and are entertaining a house party at their home, Hillsmere, on South rivef, gntil after New Year. Capt. John Halligan, U. §: A., who hax recently returned from the Medi- terranean on the U. 8. 8. Detroit, is spending the holidays with his fam- ily at thelr home on Prince street. Midshipman Gordon De Kay and his mother, Mrs. Charles De Kay, are visiting Cupt. and Mrs, Emory Land in Washington. Mrs. John Downes, wife of Com- mander Downes, who' visited her sis- ter, Mrs, Kirkpatrick, at Alexandria, Va., has returned to her home at the Naval Academy. Capt. John Greenslade. who command of the U. 8. Shawmut, which is sailing next week for the West Indies, spent the holidays with his family at their home on Maryland avenue. Capt. and Mrs. A. P. Fairfleld came over from Washington and spent the week _end with relatives. H. T. Hodgskin of New York is the guest of his brother-in-law and sis- ter, Capt, and Mrs. Barron P. DuBols. Capt. Robert G. Moss, U. §. A., and Mrs. Moss of Lexington, Ky.. and their children, who have been the guests of Capl. Moss' parents, Judge and Mrs. Robert Moss, left this weck to visit relatives at Mt. Airy, Pa. Capt. and Mrs. Charles Macklin of Baltimore spent the holiday with their son and daughter-in-law, Lieut. and Mrs. William 5. Macklin, at their home on Hanover street. Miss Katherin Matlack is the guest of Miss Derothy Tardy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Tardy m Lawson and her son rden City, L. cousins, M and at their home is in are visiting their Mrs. Carryl H, Bryan, at Wardour. Bdward Lloyd been the gues parents, Commodere and Mrs. th-)'d. w York has days of his E. H t. Commander Frances W. Rock- well has come from the west coast nd Is spending a month with his family at their home on Revell street. Lieut, Commander and Mrs. Ed- ward H. Conner have as their guest for the holiduys Miss Francis Jordan of Californij. who is a student at Goucher College, Baltimore Miss Lynn of Westover, Co been the guest of her sister, Miss Nannie Lynn, who is spending the winter at the home of Miss Clow on Maryland avenue. sther Stons, who is training Luke's Hospital, N York spending a month with her Commander and Mrs. Ray- mond Stone. Miss Lavalette Cole of Washington s Elizabeth and Miss . daughters of Mr. und Joseph Valiant, at Wardour. n., has Maj. and Mrs. Jullan Hatcher of Frankfort arsenal, Philadelphia, and their children are, visiting Mrs Hatcher's mother, ~ Mr: Robert Dashiell. Mr. and Mre. W. X. Reid of Balti- more have been the guests of their son-in-law and daughter, Lieut. and a. E. 8. Earnhardt, at their home on Phythian road in the. Naval Academy. Invitations here for tb have been received marriage on January 4 items offered. A Sweeping Reduction of Every Cloth Coat e Every Fur Coat 4 Every Suit | | | The Final Day of Our Year End Sale should find our various departments crowded with shoppers who appreciate real values. Economy is the keynote in all.of the many D. C Pen Women to Hold Book Review Tea The District League of American Pen Women will entertain at its first book review tea Wednesday after- noon, January 2, the program begin- ming at 4:30 o'clock. A number of interesting books will be reviewed by Mre. Estelle Aubrey Brown, Mrs. 1i Helmick, Miss—Virginia Priest and Mrs. Fenton, including: some of the works _of Philip Guedalla, Maude Howe Elliot, Willa Cather and Hey- wood Broun. The program hug been arranged by Mrs. Mulliken, chairman of bnnk " reviews _and Iibrariun of the District branch of the League of American Pen Women, Tea will be poured by Mrs. Daniel Chace, at Waterbury, Conn., of Migs Helen North Rowland, daughter of Mr. and Mre, Herbert Samuel Rowland, to En- wign Melville Bell Grosvenor, son of Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Grosvenor of Washington, D. Prof.. Walter Raymond Agard of St. John's College and Mre. Agard re Visiting relatives in New' York cit Nelson Turner, who at Lafayette College, Is spending his holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Turner of Wardour. Miss Martha Land of Lexington, has been the guest for 2 week of St. George Barber. Miss for several years secretar Annapolis Chapter of the Y. Mrs. John J. Mahoney. Lieut. Mahoney, was bridge on Monday and Friday afte: noons at her home in the Naval Academy. Mrs, Sinclair Gannon will entertain bridge Mond: afternoon at her tment fn_Cumberland Court. Lieut. and Mrs. Charles M. Baker have visiting them Mrs. Baker's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rochester of Long Island, N. V. The. engagement has nounced of Miss Thelma daughter of Mr. and Mrs. kert of Columbia, 5. C to Midshipman ler, a son of Re Mra. A. ¥ Holler of Andersor The marriage will take place In June at Annapolis immediately after Mid- shipman Holler's graduation. Mrs. Callahan, wife of Lieut Mal- colm W. Callahan, entertained at bridge Tuesday afternoon, with other guests coming later for téa. Mr. Gordon Valiant of Philadelphia has been the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Joseph Vallunt of Wardour, for the Christmas holidays. Miss Lethe Laird and her brother, Arthur Laird, of Canada are spending the holidays with their aunt and uncle, Miss Beatrice Gunn gnd Prof. Sydney Gunn at their home on Duke of Gloucester street Commander and Mrs. Douglas L. Howard have had stopping with them tor @ short time Commander William Neal Hughes, U. (5. C), who at been an- Mankert, John Man- formerly of Walker and e been or ewféfizti F at Fourteenth Greet the New Year wiu{ merry music and pleasing souvenirs and sumptuous supper—interspersed with dancing— We've planned a gala time for New Year’s Eve— Reservations are xmportant—-for the com pany will be hmned to tomfortaf)lc number< is a student! DECEMBER 30, 1923—PART Varied Decorations For New Year Dance Elabsrate decorations of Christmas colors and a_special scheme of holi- day lighting in soft shades combine to ‘completely transform the first floor of Meridian Mansions for the New Year house dance. “Taps® will be sounded at midnight by a bugler from PHrt Myer and all lights dim- med for a few minutes in tribute to departing 1923. Among those entertaining dinner partles before the dance are: Col. and Mrs, Robert T. Oltver, Senator and Mra. Morriw Sheppard, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Conrad, Mr. and Mrs. E. Kirby Smith, Mr, and Mrs. E. D. Schild- hauer,, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wooten, Mr. and Mrs, Willlam Kennedy, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Smith, Miss Grace Frysinger and Mr. and Mrs, E. S Kennedy, A _number of Army people, former residents of Meridian_Mansions, will return for the New Year festivi and will make up a par! which een arranged by Col. and Mrs. L. D, sser. Among thoke present will be Col. and Mrs, George P. Tyner, Col. and Mrs. Frank C. Burnett, Col. and Mrs. Augustine Mclntyre, Gen. and Stuart Heintzleman, Col. and George C. Marshall, Col. and | Conrad ¥ Babeock, Col. nd . James F. Bryson, Col. and Mrs. harles 1. Bridges, Maj. and Mrs. Maxwell Murray, Maj. and Mrs. Con- | ger Pratt und Col. und Mrs. A W.| Biornstad: Another interesting party, made up | of present residents of 2400 16th | street will include Gen. and Mrs. Logan Feland, Col. and Mrs. Frank Marsh, Mre. J. A. Bodine, Gen. and Mrs, Benjamin Alvord, Mr. P. L. M lain and Gen. and Mrs, J. Mec- erndon Whether riety available. Selections made aEEEaEEE ple—slol—=—osle=—m ol =—mslo]c——] Features LS Coats - 150 Cloth and S|lk Dresses All Cluldren’s Wear E—E—J—fi Sults - All represent deep reductions ' Plain and Fur-trimmed—Dress and Sports Models Dresses - - $10 and $22 In Street, Sports and Afternoon Wear—in Silk and Cloth Plain Tailored and Fur-trimmed Fur Coa‘ts -~ - - - % Off‘ é’as()fl ]] Relieve as Well as Prevent Foot Troubles A common complaint of American women is weak- ened or tired feet. Half the cases being treated for rheumatism are nothing more or less than strained and painful mus- cles resulting from flat feet. Just furnish the proper support to your suffering feet, and your “rheumatic” symptoms will vanish. Lase-All Shoes support the arch, relieving the strain on overtaxed muscles, and gradually restore strength and elasticity to the step. Made all footwear. G. B. White Co., Inc. 1311 G Street N.W. Over Y. W. C. A. Take Elevator. with the stylish lines found in ordinary poil The Indispensable Feature of Every Feminine Wardrobe Evening Frocks you incline to the simple Dance Frocks—or to the more elaborate Gowns-you’ll find aueml:led here a collection of exquisite crea- tions—presenting unusual sryles——developed on original lines—and marked at exceedingly attractive prices. Most exclusive imported models and America's best designers’ craftsmanship make up the splendid va- tomorrow will be altered and delivered in ample time for wear at New Year's Eve functions. of tl‘ne Clearance Sale - - $38 and" $69 - $19.75 and $39 'This includes every Fur Coat and Wrap.in stock