Evening Star Newspaper, February 4, 1924, Page 10

10 SO O CIETY. ociety President and Mrs. Coolidge Cancel Invitations for the Congressional Reception Thursday Night. President and Mrs. Cool- i have cancelled invita- tions for the congressional reception at the White House Thursday night because of the death lof former President Wilson and the proclamation placing the flag on the White House and the flags on all public buildings at half-staff for thirty days. The entire program of Washington been changed, and with ¢ an exception every event of any social importance has been post- poned or the invitations canceled. HE Secretary and Cancel Dinner The Secretary of War and Mrs. (Weeks have canceled invitations for the dinner they were to give tomor- 10w evening. The min of Senora de Senchez La poned the dinner they were to give tomorrow evening in honor of Sena- tor and Mrs. George H. Moses. minister of the de Graeff ha they were Netherlands postponed to give this The and Mo the dinner eveninz. The minister of China, Mr. Alfred Sze, canceled the luncheon he was to have given today in honor of the Chinese commission. The minister of Sweden and Mme. Wallenberg have cancelled the invi- tations for the dinner Thursday and also Saturday. hecause of the death of former President Wi Mme. | Wallenberg has also cancelled her day at home Frid ames A. Reed. wife of Senator postponed the luncheon she iven today at the Hotel Mrs. Reed, was to have gi Hamilton. Mrs. Walter Senator George. day at home, On account of th President Wils William . celed all soc ¥. George, wife of has postponed her death of former enator and Mrs, { Georgia can- 1 engagaments. I tor Wood- | higan, has! home which ¢ in her but Mrs, bride postponed he she had planned for Thursd: apartment, at the Burlington, will rece ater in the season. “err Adams has_recalled for a tuea Thursday Mrs. Alva B. her invitations afternoon. The meet at tomorrow adies of the Senate” will not their accustomed luncheon but will meet Tuesda; n, wife of Representa- v. Harrison of Virginia, will not receive tomorrow afternoon, as she has been called to Winchester, Va., because the serious illness of her sister, Mrs. Henry Rogers Kern. Dr. and Mrs, non Kellogg have postponed the dinner of Saturday evening in honor of the ambassador of Italy, Don Gelasio Cactani, and the ambassador of Japan and Mme. Hani- hara, for which invitations were issued. The Congressional Club has can- celed its social activities for this week because of the death of former President Wilson, and the dance planned for tomorrow evening, the luncheon Thursday and the tea Fri- day will be omitted. The busines meeting of the club will be held Wed. nesday morning at 10:30 o'clock. The undersecretary of state and Mrs. Willlam Phillips have postponed the musical they were to give Wed- Mrs, John Pelenyi, wife of the coun- selor of the Hungarian legation, has canceled her day at home tomorrow afternoon. Eugene Meyer, jr., have postponed the dinner and mu- sical arranged for this evening in honor of the Chief Justice and Mrs. William Howard Taft. Joseph H. Himes and Miss : Burton have postponed the tea which they planned for tomorrow afternoon until a later date because of the death of former President Wilson. The charge d'affaires of Greece and Mme. Tsamados have recalled the invitations for a dramatic recital by Mrs. Willlam Henry White, Thurs- _day, because of the death of former President Wilson. Mr. and Mr: The counselor of the United State embassy in London and Mrs. Post Wheeler will come to this country within a fortnight to spend the two- month leave granted Mr. Wheeler after the arrival of the ambassador, who with Mrs. Kellogg, sailed from New York December. Mr. Frederick Sterling, recently ar- rived counselor of the embassy in London, will act in Mr. Wheeler's place. ' Mrs. Sterling formerly Miss Dorothy Williams, daughter of | Mrs. John R. Williams of Washing- | ton, and with Mr. Sterling spent some time in Peru, where he was counselor of the Unlted States embassy. Mr. Wheeler was charge d'affaires after the return of Col. Harvey until the arrival of Mr. Kellogg, and with Mrs. Wheeler has been entertained extensively. Mr. and Mrs. William F. Dennis leaving toda; “Quality is Important— Fit is Imperative” Dressy “Foot Forms” | to Washington i Blair, debutante daughter of Mr. and | they will be at the Marlborough- Blenheim for some time. Mrs. Harriet Tayvlor Upton, vice chairman of the national republican executive committee. has canceled her reception for tomorrow after- noon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Marshall have returned from several weeks in Florida and are at the Franklin Square Hnlcl} where they will spend the month of February before open- ing their subur home. Assistant Secretary and Mrx. Drake Postpone Dinner. The assistant secretary of com- merce and Mrs. J. Walter Drake have postponed the dinner which they planned for this evening on account of the death of the former Pfesident. Owing to the death of ex-President Wilson. Mrs. Stellwagen has post- poned her luncheon at the New Wil- lard on February 6 until after the return of Mrs. Ridley McLean from the south. Mrs. E. W. Cole has canceled all her social engagements because of the death of former President Wilson. Mrs. Alston Simpson and Mrs., Ly- man Pratt are spending a few days at the Shoreham with their father, former Senator Hoke Smith. Mr. and Mrs. E. C. R. Humphries will entertain the officers of the Socie- ty of Virginia Wedneday night at their home, 1350 Fairmont street northwest. Plans will be made at this gathering of the official personflel of the society for the February social function the latter part of the month—it will prob- | ably take the form of a reception by Gen. and Mrs. George Washington. -1t will be given at the New W Washington's birthday, February Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Sidwell have postponed the musical they were 10 give Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Charles Lowndes has canceled her day at home Wednesday. The third of the series of Army dances scheduled to take place at the Willard Hotel, February 29, is indefi- nitely postponed. Mr. and Mrs. R S. Chevy Chase had as wee! Prof. J. H. Matthews, the department of chemistry of the University of Wisconsin, and Prof. Harry A. Curtis of the department of chemical engineering of Yale. Mr. and Mrs. McBride entertained at din ner last evening for their guests, and Friday Prof. Curtis was host to a company at dinner at the Hamilton Hotel. . end guests | director of Mrs. Michael J. Colbert will return | this evening after spending the week with her daugh- ter, Miss Helen Colbert, who sailed | Thursday for Panama. William Mather Lewis will not her afternoon at home to- morrow. Mr. and Mrs. John T. Adams have postponed the dinner which they were | to have given tonight. Mr. and Mrs. John Hays Hammond, accompanied by’ their daughter, Miss Natalic Hammond, and Miss Ellen Mrs. Montgomery Blalr, expect to go to Hot Springs this evening for an indefinite stay. Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, entertain- ed at luncheon today following the Monday morning ‘musical, _when among her guests were the ambassa- dor of Italy, Don Gelasto Caetani; the charge d'afaires of Great Britain and Mrs. Henry Getty Chilton, the assist- an secretary of state, Mr. Leland Harrison; Mr. and Mrs. Felix Sal- mond, the counselor of the Italian embassy, Slgnor Augusto Rosso; Mr. Leander McCormick-Goodhart of the British embassy, Mlle. Dusolina Glannini and Miss Yvonne Townsend. Mrs, Francis Hill Horne, president of the Southern Relief Society, an- nounces the postponement of the southern relief ball, scheduled to take place at the New Willard tonight. Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Plugge of 2653 Connecticut avenue entertained at a dance Saturday night for their son and daughter. Mr. John Ode Plugge and Miss Caroline Plugge. There were about thirty-five guests chosen from ameng the school friends of the young osts. The Alabama Society has postponed the ball which was planned for to- —that harmonize with the DOUBLY ENHANCE ITS 830 13th St. N.W. Designed over our Specially Planned Lasts, Assuring Fit and Comfort—a feature that has made our Foot-Form Boots and Oxfords almost world famous. Featuring Style 900 B s.s. Every Dressy Foot-Form is shown in various %auem de- signs—prevailing shades—and materials. Edmonston & Co. (Incorporated) 1334 F Street Advisers and Autherities on All Foot Troubles ANDREW BETZ. Manager McBride of | * I Mrs. J most any color you designate. THE EVENING MR, AND MRS, DETLS Whose wedding took place January 31, the bride heing Mixs Kathering Seriven, daughter of Brig. Gen. and Mrx, George P. Scriven, retired. morrow evening until early in March because of the death of former Presi- dent Wilson. Florence Crittenton Home Denefit Card Party. A card party for the benefit of the Florence Crittenton Home will be held Friday afternoon at the Ebbitt House from to 4:30 efelc bridge and five hundred will be pl and a prize will be given at ble. The ladies on the c n charge are Mrs. W. A. Brow M. 5 . Mrs. Thoraton Rich son, M H. Tew, ) E. Middleton, . F. M dier, Mrs. Joh Wilde, Mrs. M Disterich and Copenhay H liss Emm, obtained from any one or at the Ebbitt on the rt. Mr. has joined hi barger, einbarger afton, Herbert mother, the Hot. ner of the dinner Mr. and Mrs, George H. V who are stavin ard, entertained at ast night. The final arrangements are made for the bridge and mah-jong party to rdman Park Hotel o'clock by the Humane ion Society. Reports from the t commit has been done. don succéss. The number of patronesses most gratifying, every mail swell- the list. and nothing left un- ist alry Frederic Mrs. Ar- ill. Mrs. thur Proctor, Mrs. Louis M Milicent S. Rodgers and Mis McCarth Mr. and Mrs. C. Albert White of 18th street left last week for Florida. After a sojourn on the eastern co they will visit Commander and Mr. James A, Bass in Pensacola. The latter is Mrs. White's niece. Mr. and Mrs, Francis Marion Wig- more of 2029 Connecticut avenue will Dbe at home Saturdays, February 9 and 16, after 4 o'clock The District of Columbia Chapter of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association will hold its an- | nual meeting and dinner at the Cos- ! mos Club at 7 o'clock this evening. The meeting this year is of special significance in that it marks the century point of the existence of the WINDOW SHADES interior of your home and BEAUTY. Can be had in Factory Prices ) > Phone Main 4874 ‘W. STOKES SAMMONS, Proprietor At Sloan’s Art Galleries . 715 13th Street Northwest Pre-Emptfory Sale 224 Persian Rugs and Carpets | Being the Property of Mr. Vartan Dedeian Persian Expert in Floor Coverings To Be Sold at Public Auction Within Our Galleries 715 13th St. - TUESDAY February 5th, 1924 One Day Only On Exhibil Commencing at 1 P.M. ion Monday, February 4th Note.—The above collection embraces room sizes and sinall rugs in all weaves and designs, and offers an unusual opportunity to the Washingtor Terms Cash. C.G. n public. SLOAN & CO,, Tnc., Auct tein- | g COOLDGES CALL AT WLSON HOME Personally Present Cards After Hearing in Church of | Ex-President’s Death. STAR, President and Mrs. Coolidge first heard of the death of Woodrow Wil- {son while attending church services { vesterday morning at the First Con- | | sregational Church. | Toward the close of a sermon on “The Power of Christ,” the Presi- {dent's pastor, the Rev. Dr. Jason ! Noble Pierce, heard the newsboys | calling extras, and paused to note it, saying he imagined one of America's great citizens had passed away. Pastor's Tribute. life of Mr. Wilson, or the life The of any other great leader, the p: sald, was of value, as it followed the cardinal points being emphasized in {the sermon of the morning, which werg qualities by which Christ led— sanity, perception of truth, strength in co-operation and an understand- ing of love as the greatest forc life as the greatest vi {mon was based on the of Luke, verses 22 to 40. During the singing of a hymn, an usher handed to Dr. Plerce notice of | the death of Mr. Wiison, which was jannounced by the minister from the pulpit at the conclusion of the hymn. Audience Arixes for Praye; Led by Dr. Pierce, the congrega- tiopm Including President and Mrs. | Coolidge, arose, and stood in silent @ ' prayer for a few moments, following g | which Dr. Pierce pronounced the bene- diction, in which he touched upon Mr. Wilson's death, the bereaved family and the nation. Following the church service, the { President and Mrs. Coolidge motored Wilson home, where snted their cards in person door. Happis 5 EWING - Deaths Reported. following deaths have heen repgried. to I department in the last twenty- OW M. MARTHINSON, . Ridge road. . Audrews, 71, Georgetown Unl- 1 69, 523 Florida aventie n.e. K st ne. Onzario road. ]R!‘nasu!m'r Polytechnic institute. Dr. Palmer C. Ricketts, president of the { institute sing H. Beach, {ehief of engineers, U. S. A, and Rear Admiral L. E. Gregor, chief, Civil Engincer Corps, U. S. N., will be the lgucsts of the ey i Rear Admival E the Jocal chapte ef of the bur United & ristian Nlel William H. Weaver, i Hardt, 68, Marshail, : - drug st ‘avenu, 53, N ore, Nortl Capi- it Little Sisters of the . 68, St Elizabeth Hospital. 387 Garfleld Hospital 16, 18 Defreex st 11 month, STONELEIGH COURT Connecticut Ave., Corner L St. Washington's most exclusive mpartments. Available for lease, a few desirable houses Keeping and non-housckeeping APARTMENTS. Furnished - and unfurnished, specially priced by the month or on yearly Commission. . = In parts of Turkey and Pers i making is still carried on in [ primitive way with a loo | driving two poles into t¥ ground parallel with ofhor, the distan bet en the d i width of th fown design, anc by many Rands. se. , tio and three two Club breakfasts. Also service eb- | es show great work | to reap both social and financial | Al Indianx Gathering Wild Rice on the Lakes in Minnesota “Why Not Brand” Wild Rice This Rice Is Easily Prepared, Requiring No More Time to Cook ‘Than Ordinary Rice. Magruder Best Groceries | i Il Conn. Ave. at K St. [t cese Incorperated 1747 Rhode Island Av. i New Three-Quarter Topcoats of Fleecy English Woolens color — daahingly ce insertion on sale 50 cents & Edging to match at same price. The flareback model $ 1 maEea: at $45.00 mannish én line. All Remaining Winter Stocks at Y Price Over 500 yards of real Valenciennes , 1 | yard. A Wonderful Collection of Rare Oriental Rugs and Carpets At Reduction | S to 50% During- Reorganization NEJIB HEKIMIAN, Inc. 1512 H St. N.W. . FEstablished 1901 | D. C, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 1924, Births Reported. The following births have been reported to the health department in the last twenty- four hours: M. and Frances 3. Lipacomb, girl. thel McOnffrey, boy. ottie Simmons, hoy. nd Margaret K. Grifith, girl. wse B. and Mary B. Plowman, bo Clarence J.. and Edna H. Eudy, girl. George G. and Mary Al McDattel, bo Charles J'and Alice W. MacCartee, gir] Raymond T. and Lillian_ Frasier. boy. James W. and Sadic E. Ryan, girl. George E. and Ollle ‘Rucker, boy. Strauther G. and Mary E. oler, girl. Arthur C. and Maud R, McKnew, girl. Leslle Franels Jnmes E. George James E, nd Kathering M. Donnelly, boy. and Gladys C. Gaerett, girl. and Edith G. Huddleston, boy. ph nd Ethel A. Quinn, boy. Isanc C.'and Eliza Burnett. gb William™ H. and Pauline Netid, girl Washinglon Paric yulily g’dfin[tle (‘9@. OUR REMAINING WINTER STOCKS AT FINAL. DECIDED REDUCTIONS Charles N. and Flossle Weldon, girl. Flenry and Margaret Thomas, James and Bessie Hawkins. boy. Charles E. and Vinnle Gray, bos. Willinm and_Aretta Hanson. girl. Arthor and Bila Rucker. gir Joseph P. and tiis. boy. Charles and Martha Parker, girl. Tercy and Botty Thornton, girl. Leslie und Irene Moore, boy. William and Jelener Jones, \ GIRL’S DETECTIVE COURSE FAILS TO GET JOB HERE Takes Correspondence School In- boy. struction, Lands Position as Maid in Home. Elen Nunn, who came to Washing- ton Saturday for a job as a detec- tive after graduating from a detec- tive corresponden 00l, is today working at the Salvation Army In- dustrial Home Social Center to obtain sufficient funds to take her back to her home in Danville, Va. Miss Nunn visited the police de- partment and the post office depart- ment displaying the diploma she had received qualifying her for work as a detective, in the opinion of the cor- respondence school, but was unable to land a job. h a bit more than $1 her possession and nowhere to 5 a result she applied for rk at the Salvation Army Home at 112 B street northwest, and obtain- ed emplovment in housework. will _continue at it, she said today, until she has sufficient funds to get back home in Danville. Sn vast 1s the supply of petroleum that the pipe lines in the United States alone, which carry it from the wells to central points for storage or Offer RARE.VALUES LECT assortments of goods of the qua]ity for which our name is well known are now SE on sale. > HESE.goods were made by the best makers in the world from advanced styles that will be good next winter. Many of the garments are one Of a l(;nd Exceptional Values in WOMEN’S AND MISSES’ Fur-Trimmed Cloth Coats Suits Millinery Dresses Furs J Street Corner. Jhirleenth to refineries, are more than enough to girdle the earth at the equator. | EW Spring Coats for little women—unusu- smart z N Feature of New a gorgeous marigold shade, and and seven-eighths lengths—a res CARFS and Chokers— formerly $19.50 to $25.00 — reduced to $14.75. FUR Just a word about the XTRA sizes in New Spring Coats—now ondisplay—$49.50 and $55.00. > 718 I St. NW. pring Coats Are Ready ~—and Sport and Dress Coats Alike the New Three-Quarter Length Dress Coats Are of ‘Twill —and almost with one accord they are self trim- med—fine tucking, novel ruching and smocking, tiers, bandings, though braiding, embroidery and stunning fur collars are also seen on many®smart models. Seven-eighths and three-quarter lengths, they are—all slender of line and nearly all in navy blue. 4 Sport Coats Smarter Than Ever —plaided—striped—with stunning cape sleeves and scarf throws, and sometimes with a deep bias band at the hem—they bid fair to be seen on every smart occasion in the next few weeks. Complete Display of Spring Coats, $26.50 to $145 WOMEN'’S COATS, SECOND FLOOR. MISSES’ COATS, THIRD FLOOR Special Interest Tomorrow Sport Coats, $49.50 a soft blue haze sunshine tinted-—fleeced overplaids: Hyland self striped coatin, markable display FASHI n he new “Sun-Glow," gs in soft tans—all in the smart three-quarter ON AND VALUE! Women’s Coats, Second Floor., CARFS and Chokers— formerly $1295 to $18.50—now $9.95. Choice of the House COAT SALE! furs in this sale—they are not ‘simply good furs—they are FINE furs, for under no other conditions would we be willing to carry them in our stocks or sell them under the Jelleff name. The fur_is prime -quality, the workman- ship the best, and each garment is stylishly modeled and beautifully lined. {_ Unlimited selection, as the announcement of this sale implies, and every garment sold with the usual Jelleff 15 Fur assurance of quality and satisfaction. Coats—HALF PRICE Cholce Caracul, Bay Seal (dyed coney), Scotch Mole, Persian Lamb, and Jap Mink (dyed weasel) turs Included—one of a styl Entire balance of our stock at three radically reduced prices— $300 TO $350 HUDSON SEAL (DYED MUSKRAT). COATS—with beautiful natural skunk or self collars and cuffs—now. $495 HANDSOME FUR COATS—Jap Mink (dyed weasel) dark full-furred peits,Scotch Mole, fox trimmed, Hudson Seal $605 MODEL COATS—all of finest quality Hudson Seal (dyed muskrat), perfectly atched skins—no two alike and $190 $295 $395 (dyed muskrat), with collars and cuffs of contrasting fur— all decidedly smart—now. Accounts gladly opened with: those making themselves known to us as responsible