Evening Star Newspaper, April 23, 1924, Page 8

SOCIETY Society Mrs. Coolidge Honor Guest at Annual Congressioftal Club Breakfast at Rauscher’s Today. EEMING with fun and brill- iancy was he annual Con- gressional Club breakfast at Rauschers today, when Mrs. Coolidge was guest of honor. Mrs. Frederick H. Gillett, wife of the Speaker, was also a guest of honor. The ballrooms were thronged with the several hundred members of the Congressional Club and their guests. Mrs, James F. Byrnes. president of the club, receiving informally, as- sisted by officers of the club. The *breakfast was in the larger pink ballroom, where spring flowers ran riot with the handsomer flowers sent by Mrs. Coolidge from the White ‘House garde d by the Secretary of Agriculture, Mr, Henry C. Wallage and others. Pink was the predom nating color. The breakfast opened by some clever remarks by Mrs. ByTnes The Marine Band, 3} ond of the, room. ga delightfully selected program when the special )gram did not occupy the boards. Each year there is a lively enter- tainment. and_this under the direction of Mrs. ward IKeating, it took the form a putting on magazine. “The Cat's Whiskers, beautifully illustrated with moving pictures, &s it were—which had all the s of an up-to-date maga- zine with an unusually spicy editorial section. The modish and titled “A Southern Rose with Mis Mary Smithwick of Florida as th subject, toned down the snappy name of the publication a bit. The various features of the nounced by Miss Grace Shallenberger, or “Micky.” the printer's devil, whose spontaneous wit ran all through this feature of the program. Mickey's first announcement was an adverti: ment, “The old Dust Twins with Miss Ruth Chindblom and Miss Jean stationed at eme of artistic cover, en- Summers in the role. vertisement, “Suy It With Flower had three of the winsome tots of the h little Lineberger Peggy Schall. wore airy umes and wreaths of flowers and a wide range snappy and with- ting read An editorial subjec out being wicked Mrs. Edward f the poets' section and read herry Rlossom Time in Wash- bringing applause from he rs. The music section Was won- derfully well handled by Mrs. Chind- blom, pianist, and Miss Margaretta Campbell, whose charming veice was used to splendid effect. Mrs. Homer Hoch read a short story witty and timely, entitled “Th. Tragedy of the 600th Call,” a skit on hat particular lively act in Wash- ington society. Then with always a few side remarks from the office devil in which she expressed a candid opinion of folks on the magazine, the ke editors took a fling, Mrs. Samuel of Missouri and Mrs. T. H. Cal wife of Senator Caraway, bringing out peals of laughter with their friendly jibes and knocks, he book review department up “If Winter Comes.” wit Charles E. Winter in the skit follow ed by “If Spring Comes” with pretty little Peggy Schall illustrating the title. Snappiest of all were “Boudoir Mir- rors of Washington,” with five con- jonal girls and some mirrors cing. In the illustrations were s Almawake Hastings, Miss Portia Dale, Miss Margaret Pou, Miss Ruth Dickinson and Miss Cathryn Mary Hays. Some more timely advertising added to the fun, Mrs. Howard Ree- side and Mrs. Harry E. Hull repre- senting “Before and After Taking.” Little Billy Adams, finished the maga- 7 and” program with the well known picture, “Time to Retire. The guest table ran along one side of the ballroom, and with its guests and flowers reflected in the mirrors, dded brilliancy to the scene. At the le_with the president of the club, Mrs. Byrns, who welcomed the guests in a graceful and fitting manner, were Mrs Coolidge and Mrs. Gillett, one on either side, and Mrs. John b, Henderson, the fairy godmother of the club; Mra Duncan U. Fletcher, AMrs. Simeon D. Fess, Mrs Irvine Len- rot, Mrs. Percy E. Quin, Mrs. John H. Smithwick. Mrs. Finls J. Garrett. Mra Alben W. Barkley, Mrs. Al H. Vestal, Miss Sproul, Briggs, Mrs. Everett Sanders, Mrs Carl Chindblom, Mrs. Atlee Pome- rene, Mra Edward E. Browne, Mra ;;icnrms M. Young and Mrs. John J. in or took dred. Small tables were placed for other suests, a basket or vase of smring flowers adorning each, which with 1i10 ormamental program gave a gay r to the atmosphere of the break- Carl Chis T. Taylor and r. Mra Edward E. Gann had charge of the decorations. Belgian Fuvoy Guest of fhe Ambassador to Brussels. The ambassador of Belgium and Baroness de Cartier will be the honoe guests at dinner this evening of the nmewly appointed United States am- bassador and Mrs. Willlam S. Phillips, The ambassador and Mrs. Philllps will leave Tuesday for New York, sailing May 3 on the Leviathan for Furope, going to Brussels, where the ‘ormer wi e up his duties as am- bassador. §_The ambassador of Great Britain, Sir Jisme Howard, was the honor guest at dinner last evening of the minister of Ecuador and Senora de Elizalde. The other guests included the ambassador of Argentina and Senora de Pueyrredon, the ambassador of Peru, Senmor Dr. Velarde; the minister of Egypt and Mme. Yousry, Representative and Mrs, Fred A. Britien, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tansing, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Ham- 1in, Maj. and Mrs. Parker W. West, Mr. and Mrs. Breckinridge Long, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Price Wright, Mrs. John I, Merriam, Miss Josephino Paiten and e secand secretary of the legation «tall, Senor Juan Barberis. ® Mrs. Highes, wife of the Secretary State, will receive this afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock in her home at 1529 18th street and will have assist- ing her Mrs. J. Butler Wright, Mra Wilbur . Carr, Mrs. William R. Cas- tle, jr., and the wives of other State Department officials. Others of the cablnet circle who will observe their day at home in- eludo M{s“ Wol‘ll;s. wife of the Sec- rotary of War; Mrs. New, wife of the Postmagter General; - Mra, Wilbur, wife of the Secretary of the Nav: Mrs. Wallace, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, and Mrs, Davis, wife of the Secretary of Labor. Mrs. Weeks will receive in her home at 2100 16th street, from 4 to 6 o'clock. Mrs, New will be at home from 4 to € o'clock in her apartment at 1869 Wyoming avenue, and will have as her assist- ants Mrs, Frederick Dent Grant, ‘William Crozler, Mrs. Frederick L. Chapin, Mrs, Parker Hitt, Mrs. Jack Montgomery, Mrs. John H. Bartlett and Mrs. George H. Chaso. Mrs. Wil- burs at home will be something in the nature of a housewarming, be- ing the first entertainment in their house at 1820 Jefferson place, and will have a number of the hostesses in Navy circles assisting her. Mrs. Wal- Jace and Davis are receiving in their apartments at Wardman Hotel Mra Gillett, wife of the Speaker of the House of Representatives, will also receive this afternoon from 4 to 6 dfig’ in ‘he;'l\omteé ‘1525 18th strost. She will be assisted in receiv- ing by ber daughter, Mrs. Reginald 8, Aster of Boston, and mmflhr-fi.&; Another ad- i ark | tea table will be Mrs. George Wharton Pepper. Mrs. Samuel E. Winslow, Mrs. Eliot Wadsworth and Mrs. Robert L. Bacon. ter of Poland and Mme. s have leased a cottage in southern New Hampshire for the summer months, Mme. Wroblewska and their children will go there about June 15, and the minister will join them frequently for week-end visits. The minister of Esthonia and Mme. Piip are entertaining at a reception this afternoon from 4:30 to 7 o'clock, at the New Willara Hotel, in cele~ bration of the Esthonian constitu- tional assemb Mme. Piip will be lumbia, Dr. Enrique Olaya; the min~ ister of Panama, Senor Dr. Don Ri- cardo J. Alfaro; the assistant direo- Pan-American Union, Dr. GIl Borjes; Dr. Lloyd; the secre- tary of the Venezuelan legation, Dr. Francisco Gerardo Yanez, and Senor Don Claudio Urrutia, also of the lega- tion staff. The minister of the Netherlands, Jonkheer Dr. A. C. D. de Graeff, will go to New York tomorrow to remain until Saturday and will be at the Ritz- Carlton Hotel. Senator and Mrs. George Wharton Pepper have issued invitations for a reception this evening at 10 o'clock at Rauscher's, when Miss Ruth Draper of New York will give sev- eral monologues. Senator and Mrs. Pepper will be assisted in recelving by their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fitz Eugene Newbold, and Mr. and Mrs. Charlton Yarneil of Philadelphia. Mrs. Holm O. Bursum, wife of Sen- ator Bursum of New Mexico, will be at home tomorrow afternoon from 4 at 6 oclock at her residence, 2139 Wyoming avenue. Assisting Mrs. Bursum will be Mrs. Ralph Cameron, Norbeclk, Mrs. Stephen B. Davis, Miss Rose ) Hilton, a house guest, and her two daughters, Miss Claire Bursum and Miss Ruth Bursum. The new United States minister to Greece and Mrs. Irwin B. Laughlin MRS. R. S. McBRIDE, Wife of Mr. McBride, chairman of the entertainment tommittee for Khe American Chemical Society meeting here this week. Mrs. McBride is howtess at a luncheon at the Chevy Chase Club today for the wives of the councilors. assisted by Mrs. Evans Young, Mrs. Alfred Kliefoth and Mrs. Tuck. The minister Dr. Don Pe tertained at dinne honor of the United to Venezuels, Mr. Willie C. Cook. The othor guests were the minister of Uruguay, Dr. J. Varela; the minister the 'Dominican republic, Licdo Emilio €. Joubert; the minister of Guatemala, Senor Don Francisco were the guests of honor at dinner last evening of the charge d'affaires of Greece and Mme. Tsamado. Others in the company were the minister_of b Slovenes, Dr. James William leg: of the State department Sanchez Latour; the minister of Co-laida, the secretary of the Greek le gation, M. Diamantopoulos and his sister, Mila, Nina Diamantopoulos. Dr. and Mra Daveport White will entertain at dinner this evening pre- ceding the Easter dance of the Kri- day evening dancing class this eve- ning at the New Willard. The last dance of the Friday eovening olass will be given Thursday evening, May 8. Mrs. Clarence Crittenden Calhoun went to New York today to attend the dinner which Mra Frederick S. Fish will give thin evening und tho luncheon tomorrow at which Mrs Fish will be the hostess. Mrs. Fish is onme of the founders of tho Wom- en’s Universal Allianon Mra Cal- houn will return Saturday morning and will speak at the congress of the League of American Pen Woven on the world welfare conference, which will be held here in the antumn 12th & G A One-Day Sale Your Unrestricted Choice of any DRESS OR COAT These coats are all new spring models, types, wrap effects, in sizes 36 to 44, and so much in the way of novel trimming ideas th begin'to enumerate them here. DRESSES Smart, youthful styles that newest dresses for street and afternoon wear twill, Canton crepe, crepe de chine, beaded and embroidered season’ SPORT dresses for the young under the auspices of Women's Uni- versal Alliance. The vice chairman of the United States Tariff Commission and Mrs. William 8. Culbertson entertained at dinner last evening, followed by dancing at the Chevy Chase Club, when their guests wore asked (o meet the Secretary of Stato and Mra. Hughes In the company were Prof. and Mra. Charles I t_of Yale University anl Dr. and Mra Mo- Laren of Williams College, Wiliiams- town, Masn. nd Mrs. Adolphus Andrews en dinner last evening S. 8. Mayflower, of Fuests were Secretary of the bur and included R Mrs._ Hilary P Jones, Rear Amiral ontinued on Ninth FPage.) Sts. N.W. PR SRR RERRREE AT blc——]o]c——=|o]—=]ol——=Ixc] RREERRR RRRR g AR JRIRIRIIRIR) crepe fined slim many styles we can't There arc s RRNRRIVRIRRIGR] e Poiret slenderize your figur iR miss MILLINERY For this occasion we will place on sale 100 ncw $3.95 hats from $5.00 to $7. ring All Sales Final—No Exchanges TR " PROTECTS their Health All the careful attention that mother gives to sale- guarding the health of the little ones is wasted if the food the children eat, and the milk they drink, is not of obtaining in the home, refrigeration whi: tists and U. S. Government cificials agree upon as first, al below 50 degrees; second, temperature alwa; 3 a ys k ° necessary for proper means scien- are, a dry atmosphere; and third, These conditions cannot be obtained through any system of refrigeration dependent upon melting ice. u:fpmvimyadfiddmm ‘There is no waiting for the ice man —no muss and nuisance of Frigidaire delivery—no messy drain pipes to clean. Frigidaire operates automatically from home electric current and usually costs less than you pay for ice. It can be installed in your own ice-box. It can bebought at alow priceand on easy terms. There are 17 styles and sizes rangingin pricefrom %250 up £. 0. b. Dayton. Let us demonstrate Frigidaire Telephone or send usa post card today DELCOLIGHT COMPANY, DAYTON, OHIO DELCO-LIGHT COMPANY Washington Sales Branch, 1219 E Street N.W. i Frankiin 7157 Also on Display at Woodward & Lothrop LREPRRERRRNE v [ o o o 0 ) ) U ol U The Week's “Best Seller™ In These Popular Women’s Shoes! IG "Hits" don’t just happen! There's always a reason. Tailored Smartness — Remarkable Value — Very Modest Price! when you add 39 more styles just as worth while—you see why this wonderful line of “Hahn Special” Women's Shoes keeps on be- ing so signally successful! - At all our stores, but mn smaller variety at “City Club Shop” “City Club Shop" 1318 G St. Airedale, Gray or Black Suede. Also patent leather and Black Satin, In this case, it's And Cor. 7th & K Sts. 414 9¢h St. 1914-16 Pa. Ave. 233 Pa. Ave. SE. 'nxc Haulc <] of Cour(csy 608 to 614 ELEVENTH ST. Now Comes the Season for —and with it two splendid Special Assortments— which we've marked ’ 5.95 8.95 —featuring new Spring Silk and —showing Knife and Combination Wool Combinations — in p]aited plalts; and wrap—around effects. Navy, Black, Tan, Cocoa, Gray, modes. Black, Navy, Tan, Cocoa Lanvin Green, Black and White and Gray. All sizes. Combinations. Third Floor —and with the Skirts comes the need for | These New Blouses Four Favored Groups New Colored Voiles for the Sports outfits. Tan, Peach, Blue and White. $1.95 Over - blouse, Tuck-in and Vest models—in Satin, Crepe de Chine, Broadcloth, Chambray and Voile. All colors. $5.00 Broadcloth, Dimity, Pongee and Voile — with new type collar and cuffs; tucked vest effects. Both over -blouse and tuck-in styles. All the yopu]arubndcs. $9.95 Vestees of Satin and Striped Silk and Broad- cloth. All of the newest effects— and instantly a fa- vorite. White and Tan are the ideal colors. $8.95 C]. earance —*begin:inggd'l:;hursday Trimmecl Hats Which we have reduced to 750 We've taken them from our regular stock—and marked them down to $250 to insure their quick selling. The assortment includes models for all occasions —1n colors that are fashionable and styles that are desirable. Just 215 Hats in the collection. ATl Straw Silk and Straw New Crepe Ribbon Novelty Braids \178 Still Better Hats —will be featured at the same time—for |——c[——lol———] FEEEI:IEE : \ bk Each an individual style—highly desirable for the many occasions of Spring and Summer. For the bobbed hair—and the larger head size. Fourth Floor. 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