Evening Star Newspaper, February 7, 1924, Page 8

SOCIETY. * President and Mrs. Coolidge Omit the Reception Planned for Tonight - to the Congress. HE officlal reception by Presi- dent and Mrs. Coolidge in honor of the Congress of the United States, which was planned for this evening at the White House, has b canceled in accordance with the period of of- ficial mourning announced by the President Sunda Minister and Mme. Peter Visiting in New York. The minister of Switzerland and Mme. Peter have gone to New York for_a short visit. They will Teturn to Washington Monday. Mrs. Henry Getty Chiiton, wife of the charge d'affaires of Great Britain; Mrs. Charles J. Bell, Mrs. William Crozler, Mrs. A. M. McCormick, Mrs. Robert Davis, Mme. Exengren. ars. E. F. Hutchinson, Mrs. John_ A, Johnson, Mrs. Mark Sullivan, M Clarence Townsley and Mrs. 'Hari Taylor are the patronesses for the! bridge and mah-jong party to be given at 2400 16th strect, Monda February 11, for the benefit of the Rector's” Aid’ Society of Si. Thomus Church. Mrs. Ralph Hills of 1820 19th street is In charge of arrange- | ments. H Mme. Prochnik, wite of the charge | d'affaires of Austria, will not be at home tomorrow afternoon. The charge d'affaires of Greece and Mme. Tsamados will not entertain this evening, having recalled their invitations for the dramatic recitall of Mrs. Willlam Henry White, be-| cause of the death of former Pres- ident Wilson. = oo The counselor of the Norweglan( legation, Mr. Daniel Steen, who went | to New York Sunday with Mme. Steen, has returned to Washington. Mme. Steen will remain in New York for some time. The postmaster general and Mrs. John H. Bartiett recalled thelr invitations for dinner this evening in honor of the Secretary of War and Mrs. Weeks because of the official mourning and will entertain for them next month Mr. and Mrs, Bartlett have also re- called_their invitations for dinner Saturday evening, February 23, in assistant honor_of the Postmaster General and | ) Mrs. New, and will set a later date} to_entertain in their honor. . Mr. Bartlett and his son, Mr. Calvin Pago Bartlett, will return tomorrow from Pinehurst, N. C. where th have been for a short visit. Brig. Gen. and Mrs. Stuart Heintzel- man, A.. just back from Panama, where Gen. Heintzelman went to um- pire the military maneuvers, are at the Hotel Astor in New York for a few days before returning to Wash- ington. Gen. Julian S. Carr entertained a company at dinner last evening at the Willard Hotel. Srs. Josephus jels has joined Mr. Daniels at the Hamilton Hotel. Word has been received here that the marriage of Mi: amila Lippin- cott, daughter of Mrs. Hare Lippin- cott and the late Mr. J. B. Lippin- cott, to Mr. Gerald Holgate Selous, British vice consul at Saffi, Morocco, will take place next month, at Saffi. Mrs. John Ha Hammond, who with Mr. Hammond and Miss Natalie E.mmond are passing some time at Hot Springs, V entertained at luncheon there vyesterday in com- pliment to Miss Jean Hinsdale. The president of George Washing- ton University and Mrs. William Ma- ther Lew 11 entertain at luncheon tomorrow in honor of Princess Santa Borghese, Mrs. George D. Hope went to New York sterday to be the guest of Mrs. N. H. Wright until Friday, when | they will start for Florida for the! remainder of the season. Mrs. Hope | will have with her in her box at the | ¢ cra tonight the minister of Swit-)| zerland and Mme. Peter. Mr. and Mrs. George Mesta arrived || this morning and will spend several | days at the New Willard, returning | Moving to larger and more spacious quarters Beautiful Overstuffed » Furniture 25% to 507 Reduction All Draperies, Nets, Cre- tonnes, Library Tables, Colonial Rockers, Lamps, etc., at same reductions. ¢cDEVITT! House of Quality and Service 1003 9th St. N.W. Store for Reat s “Quality Is Important— % Fit Is Imperative” DRESSY “FOOT FORM™ Style 993-G Another Dressy Foot Form in the prevailing shades and materials. We are showing the snappiest models you can imagine and one of the beauties of the Foot Form is that it is possible to wear a dressy shoe with comfort. Edmonston & Co. (Incorporated) 1334 F Street Advisers and Authorities om All Foot Troubles ANDREW BETZ, Mamager {and M. | Logan to their home in Pittsburgh of the week. e Mrs, Iirnest Greene was hostess to @ company of twelve at luncheon to- d in honor of her sister, Mrs. P. Hanson Hiss of New York, who is her house guest, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Rapley enter- ned in their box at the theater t evening the ambassador of Bra- il Mr. Cochrane de Alencar; the counselor of the embassy and Senhora de Sousa Leao Gracle and Mrs. Frank- lin Pile The Junior League small and early dance will he given Friday evening at Rauscher's, when the guests will received by Mrs. Smith Hemp- tone, Miss Katharine Wylie, Mis Peggy Martin and Miss Anne Hight. Mrs. William L. Taggart, accom- panicd by little Miss Taggart, left Washington last night for a visit to her parents, former Representative Rufus Hardy. ‘Taggart wits formerly Mi Hardy. Mr. F. small ¢ at Le 1 Andrews mpany is la: entertained a at the supper-dance evening. Mrx. Anthony Wayne Cook Hostess at Lunch Today. Mrs. Arthony Wayne Cook, presi- dent gene al of the Daughters of the American Revolution, entertained at @ luncheon today following the meet- ing of the national board, when her S uded the national officers, sgents and chairmen of com- Luncheon was served in the nquet hall of Memorial Continental Hall, and among those attending were Mrs.' Robert Lansing, Mrs, Benjamin th, Mrs. Howard L. Hodgkin 3 Alice Louise MeDuffle, Mr Frank W. Mondell, Mrs. John Latd law Buel, Mrs. Willlard T. Block, Mrs. D! Fitts, Mrs. Henry A. Beck, . Edison, Mrs. Frank gEs, Mrs. William valker, . Alfred Brosseau, Mrs. Franklin . Shumwayv, Mrs. H, § nsfield, M: rge De Bolt, Mrs Charlae S v man, Mrs. Charles Bissell, Mrs., Wil- Ham . Hardy, M . Mrs. Henry B. Wilson, Miss Amy Gilbert, Mrs. Adam Denmead, Miss Isabelie 'W. Gordon, Mrs, L. Victor Mrs. Paul D. Kitt, Mrs, Lester irs. Charles Read Banks, . Charles White Nash, Mrs. Charles W. Tillett, Mrs. George M. Young, Mrs Lowell F. Hobart, Mrs, John Brown Heron, Mrs. George W, Fowler, Mrs. Franklin C. Cain, M; . lentine, Mrs. Horace M Farnham, Dr. Kate Waller Barrett, Robert J. Read, Mrs. Ralph H. Mrs. Trum Holt, Mrs. mes T. Beg. Ella Loraine Dorsey, Mis lomons, Miss Caroline F rs. Frederick L. ton, Mrs. erick F. Johnson Mrs. M. Clyde Kelly, Mrs, Edward C. Plummer, Mrs. Eleanor Washington ard, Mrs. George B. Montgomer: . Charles Boughton Wood, Mr Rhett Goode, Mrs.. Herbert M. Lord and Mrs. Amos A Fries. The director of the consular service and Mrs. Wilbur J. Carr have recalled the invitations for the dinner, Feb- ruary 25, in honor of the Secretary of State and Mrs. Hughes. Miss Strong of 3 Dupont circle has been unexpectedly called out of town, and has canceled all engagement She will not be at home Friday aff ernoon. Commander and Mrs, J. Marquart have with them the former's mt?ther. Mrs. Robert Stannell of Brookline ass., who will be with them until Great interest is being shown in the card party to be given February 21 at the Willard Hotel, for the benefit of the Russian relief fund. A number of prizes have been donated among them being a mah jong set and a gold vanity case. Princess Cantacu- MRS. BURTO! And her two children, who returned to their home in College Park, Md., yes- ' after VIMtIng on the wext coast. / terdny, THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGT ON D. C, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1924 ‘Thomas Love, Mrs. Jullan Mason, M James Mulholiand, Mrs. C. T. Starr, Mrs. Allen Bumner, Mrs. L. D. Tilton, Mrs, W. N. Turner, Mrs. N. C. Walker, with Mrs. James Maxwell Durant, chairman, will serve light refresh- ments and have an attractive selection |of valentines on sal Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Fitts of Chicago are at the Hamilton Hotel. Mr. Albert W, Harned was host at a reception and musical Tuesday night in his studio on K street in compliment to the newlyelected Potentate of Almas Temple and Mrs. H. F. Cary. The rooms were decorated with roses, early spring flowers, ferns and palms. Miss Jessle Masters, contralto, sang accom- panied by Mr. Harned. ‘Among the guests were Senator and Mre. J. W. Harreld, the assistant sec retary of labor and Mrs. E. J. Hen- ning, Dr. and Mrs. Willlam Gerry Mor- gan, Commissioner and Mrs, Cuno H. Rudolph, Rear Admiral and Mrs. F. Billard, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lee Wrenn, Mr. and_Mrs. Gus Karger and Miss Karger, Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Claggett Mrs. T. M. Courtney of Fairmont, W. Va.: Representative and Mrs. C. A. Woodrum, Miss Bessle Kibbey and Mr. and Mrs. William Channing Johnson. Miss Beatrice Wainwright will give a musical tomorrow afternoon at 1 K street. Among those invited are Mrs. John Biddle, Mrs. Pearle Moore Gray, Miss Murl ay, Mrs. Lin- coln Green, Miss Gr re. Glen Jenks, Mrs. Lane, Dr. and Mrs U ses G. B. Pierce, Mrs. William M. Lewis, Mrs. John F. Ruckman, Miss Marjorle L. Ruckman, Mrs. Watson Freeman Clark, Miss Charlotte Clark and Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Radcliffe. Mrs, Caroline Rutz-Rees to Washington for another vi is at Wardman Park Hotel been a frequent visitor here thi ter. win- The dance, card and mah-jong party to be given by the Finance the War Dep postponed fre place at the day evening, F e e zene, who is head of all the relief work in this country, is expected to attend the party. The Kapa Beta Pi Legal Sorority of George Washington University en- tertained at their monthly dinner last evening at the L'Aiglon In honor of the new patrons and patron es of the sorority. Among the gue: Justice and Mrs. Frederick Siddons, Dean and Mrs. William Van V1 Prof. and Mrs, Alvin ivans, and Mrs. Walter Clephane. Prof. Mrs. Edwin Bradenberg, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lavery and Mrs. Fred C. ciger. Miss Beatrice Ciephane is | dean of the sorority and Miss Cathe- rine McClosky was chairman of the arrangement committee for the oc- casion. The three former deans of the sorority, including Miss Etta| Loulse Taggert, Miss Olyve Geiger and Miss Mildred Callahan, were present. Three members of this so- rority have been admitied to the bar of this city. Mrs. A. G. Peuchen, Lieut. Alan Peuchen and Maj. Wilfred Mavor of Toronto, Canada, were guest, and Mrs. James A. Messer, Cleve Park, during the past several days. Mre. George Joerns has postponed the luncheon planned at the Shore- ham tomorrow, She will not receive Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Tracy Lay will not re- ceive on Saturday afternoon. Mrs. Harold ker will return to Washington tomorrow, after passing a short time in New York. enefit for Greek Children Planned. Mrs. Charles J. hostess at the Bell will act as musical Monday eve- ning, February 11, at the residence of Mrs. Charles M. Ffoulke, 2011 Massachusetts avenue, for which the Rellef for Fatherless Children of Greece has issued invitations. The program will be given by Mr. imanuel Wad. well known planist of The most exquisite delicacy south of the Rio Grande Chicken Tamales Phone Franklin 5529 and eat some tonight. 6 portions, $1.00 4 THE MADRILLON # 1304 G St. N.W. DECORATING Just as this is the home of Quality Fur- niture, so it is the home of ideas regard- ing the complete deco- rating of the home. Estimates Chgerfully Furnished FURNITURE REFINISHED and UPHOLSTERED Old pieces made to look as good as new at !mau cost. Au Wof‘( done in our own shops on the premises. Estimates Furnished James B. Henderson Fine Furniture, Laces, Draperies, Upholstery, Paperhanging, Painting 1108 G Street—Phones Main 7675 Main 7676 [ e GOWNS [ T | Breslain T TG N HATS L R 1309 G ST.NW. rer TWO DAYS ons Just_for Friday and Saturday only we are offering an unusual opportunity—don't miss this— Sale of #23:%5t9 $45 Spring DRESSES It was only through the fortunate co-ope: tion of three large man- ufactorers that we are able to OFFER SUCH SENSATIONAL VAL- We are limiting the selling to two days — FORMER PRICES WILL BE RE- STORED AFTER SAT- UES. URDAY. Styles Straight lines, bustle ef- fects, flounce styles, pleat- ed aprons, draped models, coat styles, street dresses, afterncon dresses, business dresses, etc. silks, charmeen, Materials Charmeuse canton crepes, anara crepe, georgette, fon velvet, poiret twill, faille and ‘flat crepes. 19 Trimmings ‘Tallored affects, lace trimmed, beaded, self trimmed; embroidered effects, rhinestone de- signs, sequin gowns. atin, rosh- brocade chif- woolen Sizes for Women and Misses—16 to 46! Baltimore, who has long been a fa- vorite with the people and the continent, Rogers, with concert and salon audlences in New York and Boston. Mme. Tsamados, wife of the charge d'affaires of Greec ful Greek folksongs to the program. Circle N Soclet give a Valentin {noon from 1 to § o'clock, in the library of the Mre. Bryant, Mis: Ford, Mrs. lesple, orge_Hillyer, Mrs. Rose Gouveneur of Mr. !4 in England and Mr. John A. a young baritgne, popular Tub of rtment, and_which was will tak Mon- bruary 11. o = "Marriage Licenses. Marriage lLicens il = O enasi Ellis and Lucille Gross. Henry Petitt Joseph, L. F Beth F. Ste Lave been lssued to the nd Viola Orines. rown and Christy wart and Geraldine T Dalrymple. omas, will add delight- 11 of the Rector's Aid of St. Margaret's Church will tea tomorrow after- hall. Mrs. Alexander, Aftcher, Mrs. H. J. R. W. Fuller, Mrs. Paul Mrs. H. W. Hilleary, Mrs. parish Mrs. Benjamin R. Logle, Mrs. AN ASSURANC of belng well done goes with every plece of work done in this fur shop. doubt, ask your friends. WOL 1 you are fo FURRIER, 30-33 Florida Ave. N.W. §. E. Corner 13th & G Sts., N. W. Immense Sale PRNLEANANNENNEANNNNS 500 New Hat There will be extra salesladies, extra wrap- pers, extra cashiers, to insure proper attention. However, the crowds may be so great, so just help yourself. When hats are as smart, as new, as chic as these, you ex- pect to pay more! But this is a wonderful Special Price Purchase Flowered Trimmed Hats! Tailored Hats! Hats! Bob-Hair Hats! Large, Small and Medium Shapes, in Milans, Tagals, Timbos, silk straw Com- binations. A Wonderful Variety Most Careful Choice Black and every single one of the new fash- jonable high colors that have captivated fem- inine fancy. for Your D. C. MEN COMMISSIONED. Residents of this city today com- missioned In the Officers’ Reserve Corps of the Army are: Clifton A. Erode, 163 Adams street, as major in the Quartermaster Corps; John McC. Kerr, post office box 474, as first lieutenant in the Veterinary Corps, and_ Coursen B. Conklin, 1300 Crit- tenden street, as major in the Medical Corps. el et Births Reported. The following births have been reported to :lu health department in the last l:‘l:nl)‘-'ulll' ymore B. and Helen M, Wools, boy. Fernando C. and Mary F. Coates, boy. Victor B, and Ethel E. Leatley, l{n. Ve, i Ee B, Wkeatier el ST ML, Snac by, George C. and Elva E. Armstrong, girl. Fitzhuy Lee, boy. Johu W. aud Alberths gores pt e Bl Harry D. and Blanche M. Blankenship, girl. rge F. d Nina L. Taylor, bo; e aas bo s Baales | Clarence 4 Lonise Gaskins, girl. Willlam and Mary Moore, boy. Deaths lie‘ported. The followiug deaths have been reported to the health department in the last twenty-four Lours: Danfel Cornman, Walter Reed Hospital. 0 15th st. Lillian Rinker, Woodrow Wil L 2340 S st Joseph Carroll, 50, 1653 Kramer st. n.e. Margaret Burdett,’ 19, Gallinger Hospital. Ancta Wood, 07, 217 A 8t e, L EirL. pitol st. id_Hospital. 9 17th st Willium A woman who took a course in pot- tery-making at a London public school is now ing §15,000 a year by her art. SOCIETY. WILL_WELCUME ALUMNI. Bpecial Committee Named at Busi- ness High. A epecial reception committee was ap- pointed today by the Business High School Alumni Assoclation to welcome all graduates at the organization's vaudeville and dance on Febru 22 and 23. The committee is of Joseph C. McG the association dent of James C. Wilkes, Charles A. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. A. Cl8 Houghton, Robert Tracy, Richard Dantels, Mr. und Mrs. A McCarty, Agatha Lanigan, Acker, Henry Schweinhaut, Mcbhonough and John Reill; Graduates of classes from 1853 tol 1805 are planning to make the per formance of the show on February o their evening. A lurge gathering from these clusses §8 expected. An old purse bought by a won for 10 cents at a St. Louis rummage sale was found to contain in an inx lining a $20 bill FUR CHOKERS FOR SPRING WEAR $75 Sable Chokers, now. ....$37.50 $35 Stone Marten Chokers. .$22.50 $25 Fox Chokers, now. $12.50 $125 French Seal Coat lar and cuffs. A beaut. to (Dyed Coney), full length, sclf cul-s Reduced nRosendor G STREET 17 Years’ Honest Dealing ;%; SHOP ago have amounted to a demand. all sold, we announce a— 1316 G St. City Club Bldg. Repetitionand Reproduction Beginning 9:15 tomorrow morning 130 Dresses 2%10.73 Previously marked 258 5358 45u 55 All Sales Final—No Will Calls—No Charges % SHOP Sufficient requests for a duplication of our record-breaking sale of two weeks For those who came late and found the dresses Winter Garments Must Go. FRIDAY’S BIG SALE—WONDERFUL VALUES DRESSES that were $16.95 to $25.00, toclose. ............ Crepes, silks, Jerseys, knitted fabrics, Poiret Twills. DRESSES that were $25.00 to $45.00, to close. Crepes, satins, twills, velvets and dance frocks. EVENING GOWNS, were $59.50 to $85; to close. ...... Handsome formal evening gowns, smart materials. BALANCE OF OUR STOCK HANDSOME WINTER COATS Were $69.50 to $135. Choose at .. $39£ to $69;0 20 Winter Sports Coats, were $25 to $35. close. . . ... $1 5:@_ 9 Winter Coats, 16 to 38; silks; were $35 to $45; close. 519.95 New Spring Suits, Coats and Dresses at @ Saving $0.95 162 1390 14 Winter Coats, fur collars; were $39 to $59; close. . 529.50 Camisoles, black and navy; sold to $2.95; dlose.......... 150 Sl o vicry, with Lisle top; sold to $1.98: close. . \H models; all colors; sold to $7.95; close. ... louses, Sweaters, Silk Underwear, Hosiery. SPECIAL PRICES NOW PREVAIL ON NEW SPRING SUITS, COATS AND DRESSES