Evening Star Newspaper, January 18, 1924, Page 8

8 " SOCIETY. oociety President and Mrs. Coolidge Dined Last k F ) HE President and Mrs Cool- idge were the guests In whose honor the Secretary of War and Mrs, Weeks enter- tained at dinner last evening in thelr home at 2100 16th street. The other guests included Senator Frederick Hale, the undersecretary of state and Mrs. Willlam Phillips, the president of Yale University and Mrs. James P. Angell, the president of Brown University, Dr. W. H. T. Faunce; Mr. and Mrs. John Hays Hammond, Mr. and Mrs. Larz Anderson, Mr. and Mrs. Louls K. Liggett and Mr. Henry N. . Sweet of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. John T. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs. James H. Wain- wright and Mrs. E. H. Harriman of New York, Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant, Mrs. Sinclair Weeks of Boston, daugh- | ter-in-law of the hosts, and Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davidge, son-in-law and daughter of Secretary and Mrs. Weeks. The Secretary of State and Mrs. Hughes will be the guests in whose honor the ambassador of Italy, Don Gelaslo Caetanl, will company at_dinner in his apartment tonight at 1785 Massachusetts avenue. The ambassador will give a din- ner Monday evening in honor of the Chief Justice and Mrs. Taft. i Secretary of State m ! Mrs. Hughes Hosts Laxt Night. The ambassador of France and| Mme. Jusserand were the guests in whose honor the Secretary of Stat and Mrs. Hughes entertained a dis- tingulshed company at dinner last evening in their home on 18th street. The other guests were: The am- bassador of Belgium and Baroness de Cartier, the ambassador of Cuba,! Dr. Cosme de la Torriente; the Sec retary of the Navy and Mrs. Denby Senator and Mrs. George Wharton Pepper, Representative and Mrs. John Jacob 'Rogers, the CUnited States minister to Poland and Mrs. Hugh Gibson, former Secretary of State and Mrs. Robert Lansing, Mr. and “Mrs. Frank Brett Noyes, the third as- sistant secretary of state and Mrs. J. Butler Wright and Miss Ernst The ambassador of Great Britain, Sir Auckland Geddes, will be the guest of honor at dinner this evening of the counselor of the em y an: Mrs. Henry Getty Chilton, who will entertain a company of eighteen. The minister of Ecuador and Se- nora de Elizalde will be the guests of honor at dinner thix evening of Maj. | and Mrs. Parker West. The company will later attend the Friday evening| dancing class. The minister of Panama and Senora de Alfaro will be the honor guests at dinner this evening of Mr. and Mrs. ‘ Frank S. Hight, who will entertain a company of twenty at the New Wil- lard Hotel. The company will later! B0 to the Friday evening dencing class. Mme. Bryn, wife of the minister of | Norway, will not be at home (his' afternoon. | The minister of Panama and Senora de Alfaro will be the honor guests at dinner Wednesday evening of Mrs. L H. B. Smith and Mrs. Mattie Wyant Porter. | The secretary of the Netherlands le- gation and Mme. Hubrecht entertain at luncheon today in honor of the| Russian sculptor, Seraphim Soudbinin. Dr. and Mrs. Hubrecht were the honor guests at dinner last evening of Commander and Mrs. Charles Con- way Haltigan. entertain 2|, 5l tend the sccond of the serles of small | >" Mrs, Francis and early dances arranged by the home tomorrow afterncon. when she | Miss Cristobel Hill, Night With Secretary of War and Mrs. Weeks. James M. Beck have gone to New York to pass a few days. Mrs. Adam M. Wyant will enter- tain at luncheon Monday at Ward- man Park Hotel. Mrs. Edwin 8. Puller entertained a company at luncheon today In honor of:Mrs.” Victor Kauffmann. Mrs. Hennen Jennings was hostess to a company at luncheon today and also entertained at dinner last evening. An afternoon of unexcelled inter- est is being arranged for Wednes- day, February 20, when the Russian Relief Society of Washington, of ! which Mra. Lansing is honorary chair- man d Mm Ekengren ctive chalrman, will give a card party at the New ‘Willard Hotel for the bene- fit of Russian refugees me. llenberg, wife of the min- ister of Sweden, &nd Mrs. George ‘Wharton Pepper, wife of Senator Pep- per of Pennsylvania, are vice chair- men, while Baroness Korff is secre- tary and Miss Mary Sheridan treas- urer. Card tables and tables for Jong will be arranged in th ballroom, with playing to 30 o'clock. At 6 o'clock tea will be served after the Russian way and there will be a program of Russian songs and dances, those taking part wearing Russian costumes. As luncheon parties fre- quently hold guests until after the Mah- be sold for the tea and Russian fea- tures. Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Stearns of Boston were the honor guests last evening at & company of thirty, given by Dr. and Mrs. Charles W. Richard- son at their country home on Grant road. Col. and Mrs Jack Hayes will en- tertain & company of thirty at din- | ner this eveaing in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kaufimann, and will} later take their guests to the Fri-| y evening dancing class at th!‘ Willard. st Mr. and Mrs. orge Julian Zolnay will entertain a company of twenty-! four young people at dinmer this: evening for their daughters, Miss| Elizabeth Zolnay and Miss Margaret | Zolnay. Later the company will at-| Junior League. Col. and Mrs. nn D, Jenks will | entertain at a dinner dance this evening in compliment to Miss Muriel Eleanor Gray, debutante daughter of Mrs. Pearle Moore Gra: od will entertain at Mrs. Charles in_compli- ! i { luncheon next Wednesday | ment to Mme. Saburi, wifé of the coun- selor of the Japanese embassy. | | | Mrs. Tracy Lay was hostess to & small company, entertaining informally atrluncheon today in her apartment at Chatham Court. H The second of the Junior League small | and early dances will be held at! Rauscher's this evening. Mrs. Charles | {J. Bell and Mrs. George Hewitt Myers ! will receive, assisted by Miss Cora Barry ‘and Miss Evelyn Wadsworth, | Mrs. William Henry White is enter- | taining & comoany at bridge, followed | by tea, this afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Parsons Erwin will entertain a small company at dinner this evening and take their guests to the performance of the ! Euests to the performance of the = = | Frau Dieckhoff, wife of the coun- ! selor of the German embassy, will be ' at home tomorrow afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 o'clock, at 1702 1dth street. The Secretary of the Interior anc Mrs. Work will be the guests in whose honor Col. and Mrs. Charles B. Drake will entertain at dinner Feb- | ruary 1. : Col. and Mrs. Drake are entertain- ing at dinner this evening for nmr[ daughter Miss Barrine Drake. The company will number twenty-four | and will later attend the Junfor| League dance at Rauscher's Senator and Mrs. John B. Kendrick will entertain a company at dinner this evening preceding the Friday evening dancing class. Mme. Tsamados, wife of the charge @'affaires of Greece, and Mrs. William Eaches Fendall have issued cards fo 2 tea tomorrow from 4 to 6 o'clock, when their guests will be asked to meet Mr. Louls Rosenethal, a mem- ber of the Royal Soclety, whose mini- atures are on exhibition at the Arts Club. Mr. Rosenethal has presented a minfature set of “The Unknown Sol- dier” to be sold for the benefit of the fatherless children of Greece. The solicltor general and Mrs. on IMPORTER OF S. E. Corner 13th Painting and Paperhanging We pride ourselves on the fact that our customers are satisfied— and keep satisfied—with the re- sults of our labors. Good paint or paper; good men; and the success of the job is no more in doubt. See PLITT First! George Plitt Co., Inc. Painting, Paperhanging and Uphelstering 1325 14th St. N.W., Main 4224 aurice~ MILLINERY &G Sts., N. W. Sale Event! High Type New-Style HATS A Special New York Purchase! A REAL OPPORTUNITY AT THIS PRICE Latest style developments in straws and straw-silk combina- ' tions—smartest of flower and ribbon trims —clever small shapes in a garden of bright new colors! 9 AM. to 12:30 PM. Saturday Morning Special New Hats 100 $7).95 MRS. GURNEE MUNN Of Washingtom and New York, whone residence O i ave bk Grs o ;’mn- avenue remalns closed while she and Mr. Munn are at Palm-Beach, Ram’'s Head Players and later to the small and early dance of the Junior League. Mr. and Mrs. Erwin will be at home Sundav afternoon &t Crayetone from to 6:80 o'clock and will be mssisted y the latter's mother and sister, Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett and Mrs David Plerre Galllard, and Mrs. Robert Clement Watson, who will preside at the tea table. Mre. Rudolph, wife of the Commis- sioner of the District, will be at home informally Saturday afternoon from {4 to 6 o'clock Mrs. Beverley Randolph Mason wiil be at Lome tomorrow afternoon after 4 o'clock at her residence, Florida avenue, and will receive Sa urdays throughout the season. Mrs. Merritt W. Ireland will be at 1906 | Scott circle and Massa- will have with her her sister, Mrs De Witt McClellan. Mrs. Talbot and Mrs. Charles F. Wilson will not be t home tomo: row afternoon, but will recelve the following Saturday. Mra. Robert Hollister Chapman en- tertained & company of twelve at luncheon todsy {n compliment to Mrs. Wayland Baughan. Miss Cornelis Bowte {5 entertaining ai tea this afternoon in her home at 1620 R street from 4 to 6 o'clock in compliment to Miss Henrictte Hill whose marriage to Capt. Lowis Che: terfield Arthur, jr., will take place t | morrow. Assisling in recelving will |be Misa Charlotte Freemun Clark, | Mis | ter, annie Hamilton, Mrs. Poindex- ir., and V. Hill, and aiternating The Very Finest Oriental Rugs and Carpets Ever Displayed in Washington Are Offered At Exceptionally Low Prices During Reorganization Sale —which 1s now in progress. education in itself, and one to the Rug World. Our The display is indeed an will find every size known collection represents Rugs and Carpets from every corner of the Old World, where the art of rug weaving is known. Persian and Chinese Rugs. One our reorganization sale genuine Oriental Rugs from— Special showing of One can purchase during $7 up to $2,500 Each rug is as represented. or exchanged. {z\hinly marked and guaranteed to be exactly None sent on approval, charged, taken back Nejib Hekimian, Inc. Established 1901 1512 H St. N.W. 1115 1117 F STREET The Fashion in .New Spring Frocks To review our stock now is to read the best translations of fashion—from the realm of fancy into the reality of comely Dresses. Such a season as lies before—radiant in brilliant colorings; unique in original drapings. Dashing combinations and splendid weavings give the new Gowns distinctive charm. " The new weaves—silk and cloth—are legion —and the new colors are glowingly beautiful. You'll enjoy an inspection—and we’ll wel- come the privilege of showing them to you—and again demonstrating Louvre leadership. $20.50 to $1(()-90 Still Opportunities in the Clearance Sale— Of Dresses Shels o mim 20 Of Coats to $69.50 558.10 7950 D. C. st the tea table will be Mra, Brooke 3 Guy W. 8. Custle, Mra Hor- ace Macfariand and Mrs, Medorem Grawford. Mr. and Mrs. Francle W, I, jr., FRIDAY. JANUARY 18, 1924. bilt of Washington and Nashville, N. C.i P. A, B. Widener, Ir., of Bikins will give @ supper party this evening |Park, Pa.) F. D. Bussey, Mrs. E. N. Dingley, Mrs. Charles B. Hanford, for Miss Hill and Capt, Arthur. ; 3 — k7 3§ , Mrs. Julla D, Mattls, “Stella Dallas,” with Mrs. Leslle|Jva WD sorgen. Mre. I, . Hul rter and & competent cast, atixoper, Mrs. James W: Murl Poll's on its premier night, January B, A, O'Leary, Mrs. B. . Thompson, 21, has been chosen for ® benefit|yrs, R, M. Cadawald.r, jr. Of Fort performance for the Fatherless Chil- | Washington, —Pa.: Mrs. Geraldine dren of Greece.- Among those who|Rockefeller Dodge of Madison, N. J.i will act ng patronesses are Mme. George uflucnll, Rochester, N. Tsmados, Mrs. Tom Willlame, Mrs. ans, Staten Island, 3 Binnott, Philadelphia, L. Denby, Mrs. Henry C. P . Harry Brown, Mrs Harold LR, rn, Warrenton, Va. Walker, Mra. John Hays Hammond, g.r:f-ll:nl;h ‘a‘:fi‘r; dreenwlich, Conn.; Mrs. Leigh Palmer, Mre. Clara Swan- |E. K. Lincoln, Fairfield, Conn.; Eben son. Mrs, Herbert Hoover, Mra|Richards, 3r. Tuxedo Park. i Montgomery Blalr, Mrs. B. W, Eberls, exand Mre. David M. Lea, Mrs, Albert N. Btahxg_: Mrz. Campbell Forrester and others, Mrs Alexander McCallough, brooki bt M5 fhra. Rovert, WAt non, "Mre. Lare Anderson. and Mrs. Robert N, Harper. There are entrles from Maine }fi Callfornia and from Florida. Tt wil be the largest show ever held in ‘Washington. Mzs. Perry Heath entertained & company of twenty at luncheon ti day in compliment to Mme. Roso. Mrs. Hoath has cards out for & luncheon Thursday. 3 Baker, former director of mfi"mfi'x.’ entortatned Informally, at luncheon vesterday at the New - lard, his guests Nnfijformer Attorney General and Mrs. A. Mitchell Palmer. Reypen _entertained The Southern Boclety of Washing- ton will its first ball of the (new year at the New Willard Hotel this “evening. A short busin meeting at 8:30 will prefac dancing, which will start at Charles A. Douglas is pi Mrs. Van a rty of elghteen Iadles yesterday at ?:n ;lllhll‘l‘xlon Club, Mme. Hanlhara was the guest of honor. Mr, and Mrs. Willlam Laird Dun- lopy 3re entertained dinner last evening in honor_of Col. and Mrs. Tuolen Whiting Powell, ‘when the ‘uests included Representative Henry t. George Tucker, Mrs. Minnegerode Andrews, Mr. and Mra. Willlam Southron Powell, Mrs. Edmund K. lent of the soclety and Mr. Willlam DeC. Ravenel is cocrotary, Bench Show Next Week Has Soclety's Attemtion. The Washington Kennel Club will hold its annuel dog show Friday and Satur January 26 and 30, in_the Coliseum. Friday Attlrndv.wn h Weshington Paris yulily q.zfinltle &@. Very Remarkable Values in Misses’ Girls’ Winter Apparel Juniors’ At Greatly Reduced Prices Misses’ Coats, reduced to. . $38.50, $45, $58.50 to $145 Misses’ Dresses, reduced to $18.50, $25, $38.50 to $118 Girls’ Coats, reduced to. . . $7.50, $10, $19.50 to $§9.50 Girle’ Wool Dresses, reduced to 35, $7.50, $12.50, $15 to $28.50 Girls’ Wash Dresses, reduced to. . $4.50, $6.75 to $7.50 ‘dcllnll(‘d Misses’ Suits, reduced to. ...$25, $45, $58.50 to $78.50 .. .35, $7.50, $10 to $14.50 Hats, reduced to s Sweaters, reduced to. . . . .$1.95, $2.95, $3.95 to $12.50 Sweater Suits, reduced to ......$12.50 .and $18.50 Wool Scarfs, reduced to. . .$1.50, $2.50, $2.95 to $3.95 Outing Pajamas, reduced to. . ., . ....$1.50 and $1.95 Knit Underwear, reduced to 50c, 60c, 75¢, $1 t0o-$3.50 l 3 Street Corner Jhirteenih ! F &t Tenth St. Saturday the Final Day of Qur learaway Sale Our Semi-Annual Clearance Event was quite a success, both from our viewpoint and that of the shoppers, who thronged our store since Wednesday. There are still many bargains to be had—come in and receive your share. You Can Still Buy Women’s, Misses’ and Children’s Winter Apparel One-Half Price Every Article of Winter Clothing Is Included : In This Sale Other Very Special Items Include All Wool Hosiery . . . $1.00 Silk and Chiffon Hose . $1.55 Every Silk Overblouse . Y Off Evey Wool Sweater . . 1 Off Other Sweaters . . . . $2.95 Silk Shirtwaists . Wool and Silk Scarfs Lingette and Tub Silk Slips, $2.50 A Wo;d::i:l‘ Gmm:: ol.a‘- Hats Some ot (e exhiblors of w-év_;l—’fafldmgn. locally are . James = | Jullan 8, rolt Frasen’ Miss Corneila. Vander- | Powell, - | tained at dinner last evening in honor | SOCIETY. Mrs John F. Logan, Gen Carr and Mr. Eaward Bur | Wimees cot o g "o Finney snd Mr. ana M llams, Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Greene enter- 9f Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Roberts of rightseat, Md. “The other guests were Gen. and Mrs. Townsley, Judge :Pd Mrs. Richard Thornton, Capt. and Mrs. Harry Gantt, Miss Alys Down- ine, Mr. Willlam jennings Price, Mrs. homas Hamllton Wilson and Judge Alfred P. W, Beaman of New York. Mrs. Mary K. Brooke of Rockville, Md., has announced the engagement of her daughter, Miss Helen Holland Astor. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Callow, yesterday. and are at the N Contlnued on N New W Charles . John Wil- Brig. Gen. Golden L'H. Ruggles. U 8. A., of Washington, is in New York for & few days, staying at the Hotel Miss Violet Hoffman of Jersey City. N. J., Is visiting her uncle a.ndyaum Mr. and Mrs. George Mesta of Pitts- burgh, Pa., arrived in Washington Brogke, to Mr. Carl Clifford Crampton of Washington. The wedding will take place in Chirist Episcopal Church, Rockville, at _noon on Wednesday, January 30. Mr. Crampton is & son of Mrs. Charles A. Crampton of Washington want_them. PAPERING PAINTING Mr. John Waggaman entertained a | ¢ "4osable entimates cheerfully party of nine informally at 1'Alglon Wednesday evening. Amon, ‘hls guests were Mr, and Mrs. Argyle Nor- 714 13t for Six Lessons in Dressmaking Five Sessions Daily: at Nine o’clock, Ten- thirty, One o’clock, Two-thirty ‘and Four. Make your appoint- ments on the days and hours to suit your own convenience. By special arrangement with REED SERVICE. New York, we have obtained an expert dressmaker who will give our customers individual direction in the Art of making their own clothes. This service exercises individual supervision over your work, on your owh materials, which makes it practical and efficient for the most inex- perienced, as well as those further advanced. You will be shown, step by step, how to make exclusive frocks, graceful wraps, or stunning evening gowns, guaranteed against mistakes in cutting, fitted by the instructor, and directed in each part of the actual sewing. Most women finish more than one garment in the course of six lessons, instructions are so easily followed and so practical. Free consultation and advice on all subjects pertaining to fashion, fabrics, color combinations and what is most becoming to your type, Hematatching and Picot Edging Neatly and TRY a0 e i Store Hours: 9 to 6 Pictoriat Review E g Clearance Prices Mean Something - at Sworzyn’s. These Values for Saturday Lingerie Blouses New Tailored Effects In attractive stripe dimities and voiles, straight waists and overblouses, with Peggy or ‘Tuxedo collars. Values up to $1.50. Sizes 34 1098 All Coat Sweaters Special ... at Sale Prices Every coat sweater is included, in tan, gray, navy, copen and brown; brushed wool and plain effects. The values are up to $6.50. Very spe- cial for quick clearance Al eecedeccsrosscenicen Important Sale—Women’s Black Silk Hose Here is a remarkable quality at this low price. They have full- fashioned markings and_all-silk feet. All sizes in black only. Pair— 98c The Famous Humming Hose—Guaranteed to wear well or a new pair_tree In all the new Spring Shades. A wonderful as- sortment of colors. Pair.. MILITARY BELTS—Made of fine quality cow- hide, in black and brown; 2 inches wide, with beautiful military gold-finish metal buckle. All sizes........... $9.00 A FIRST 1219-1221 G Streer NW. STORE HOURS—$ TO 6 IT_IS TIME YOU ARE SLIP COVERS MADE By having them done now you will sate money—and they will be resdy when sor '”Eiikm;l. WALL PAPER €0 4 > > > TR o