Evening Star Newspaper, November 28, 1924, Page 8

SOCIETY. SOCIETY M . Coolidge to Attend Concert of Ernest MacMillan of England in Congregational Church. RS. COOLIDGE, accompanied by her house guest, Mrs. Frank W. Stearns, will this afternoon at 4:30 o'clock at- tend the organ recital in the TFirst Congregational Church, when Ernest MacMillan, a noted young or- ganist of England, will give the pro- gram. Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. William Howard Taft are also patronesses for Mr. MacMillan. The Ambassador of Italy, laslo Caetani, will give an “musical this evening, when gram will be given by the Hortensla di Mignano. Don Ge- informal the pro- Duchess The Ambassador of Great Britain and Lady Isabella Howard will be the guests in whose honor the Minister of Poland and Mme. Wroblewska will entertain a company of 18 at difner this evening. Mrs. Stanfield Hostens at Lunch for Debutante. Mrs. Stanfleld, wife of Senator Rob- ert Nelson Stanfield, entertained a small company at luncheon today for her debutante daughter, Miss Barbara Stanfleld, in compliment to Miss Anne Covington, debutante daughter of Judge and Mrs. J. Harry Covington. The other guests included Miss Hilda Ann Hill, Miss Mary Treadwell, Miss Katharine Dunlop, Miss Louise Ire- land, Miss Louise Claytor and her house guest, Miss Dorothy Norton. Senator and Mrs. Stanfield will en- tertain a company for their daughter at supper before the Junior League eabaret, Friday, December 5. The military attache of the French embassy, Gen. Georges A. L. Dumont, and the assistant military attache, Maj. Georges Thenault, entertained at luncheon Wednesday in honor of the around-the-world flyers, Lieut. Wade and Lieut. Nelson. Gen. Mason Patrick and Admiral Hough were among the guests. Mrs. Walter Hines Page will come to Washington tomorrow to visit her son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Copeland Page, at their home in Georgetown. Mrs. Page will entertain Informally at tea Sunday afternoon for their guest, both the late Ambassador and Mrs. Page hav- ing many friends in Washington in the diplomatic corps, resident and officlal socety. Mrs. McLean, wife of Capt. Ridley McLean, will be hostess at tea this afternoon from 4 to 7 o'clock in her home on Kalorama road to present her daughter, Miss Beatrice McLean, to society. Mrs. McLean and her daughter will receive alone, the for- mer in a gown of white satin velled in black lace, hanging straight and edged with black Iynx fur. The gown has no sleeves and the neck is boat- shaped. The debutante will wear white brocaded chiffon, also made on straight lines, a full apron effect in the front trimmed with quantities of white chiffon roses edged with silver and silver centers. Roses also fall from one shoulder in a cascade down the front. There are no sleeves and the neck is bateau shaped. Alternating at the tea table will be Mrs. Edward W. Eberle, Mrs. John A. Lejeune, Mrs. Benjamin F. Hutchinson, Mrs. Edward Campbell, Mrs. John W. Davidge and Mrs. Clarence A. Aspin- wall. Assisting them will be Miss Bar- bara Stanfleld, Miss Katharine Dunlop, Miss Anne Covington, Miss Louise Clay- tor, Miss Dorothy Norton, Miss Hilda Ann Hill, Miss Elizabeth Johnson, Miss Elizabeth Stiles, Miss Katrina Van Rensselaer, Miss Margaret West, Miss Eleanor Haldeman of Portsmouth, Ohio, who came from her achool in New York for the holidays with Capt. and Mrs. McLean; Miss Elizabeth Mohun, Miss Betty Byrne and Miss Helen Gary. Others who will assist will include Mrs. Dall Conner of Princeton and Mrs. J. Harris Warthman of Philadelphia, who are house guests of Capt. and Mrs. Mc- Lean. A buffet supper for those assist- ing will follow. During the same hours this afterncon a reception will be held in Capt. and Mrs. McLean's studio, adjoining their s, for the members of the former's , 1894, at the Naval Academy in celebration of the thirtieth reunion which is being heid today. The mem- bers of Capt. McLean's class and their wives and daughters have been asked to the reception, and Mrs. Irwin, wife of Comdr. William Manning Irwin, will act as hostess in the studio. The class banquet will be held this evening in the Army and Navy Club. Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kauffmann en- tertained a company of 140 at dinner last evening at the Chevy Chase Club, in celebration of the thirtieth anni- versary of their wedding, the com- pany remaining for dancing after the dinner. The guests included members of diplomatic and smart residential circles, Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Johnson, 1023 Sixteenth street, have with them their son, Mr. John Norton Johnson, who will be with them until early in January. Mr. Johnson graduated from the Naval Academy, class 1922, and lately resigned from' the service to enter business. Mrs. Coolidge graciously loaned her name as a patroness for the sale to be given under the directfon of Mrs. Gillett-Hill, for the benefit of the Salvation Army, December 8, 9 and 10, at Gude's Flower Store, As- sisting Mrs. Alfred S. Gillett will be Mrs. Gauverneur Hoes, Mrs. Benja- min, Mrs. John Young, Mrs. Raymond Wolven and Miss Violet Grass, niece of Mrs. Gillett. Many beautiful ar- ticles will be obtainable, among them being dainty baby things, sewing bags, pin cushions and noveities sug- gestive for gifts at the coming holl- day. There will also be a table of toys. Former Senator and Mrs. Thomas P. Gore have visiting them in their apartment at the Argonne their son- in-law and daughter, Lieut. and Mrs. Jene Vidol. The Third Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs. J. Butler Wright will entertain a company at dinner this evening in compliment to their house guests, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bacon of Boston. Maj. and Mrs. Willlam McCain, will entertain at a dance this evening for their young daughter, Miss Eliza- beth McCain, in compliment to Miss Jane Crosby, daughter of Col. and Mrs, Herbert Crosby of Washington Barracks. The party will be a fancy dress affair and the guests will num- ber about 40. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam F. Dennis had as their guests over the holiday Dr. and Mrs. Rosser of Virginia. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Brooke will entertain a small company at dinner this evening, followed by dancing, at the Metropolitan Club, in compliment to their niece, Miss Caroline Swift. Mr. and Mrs. Harry S. Black en- tertained at dinner last evening in their apartment at the Plaza Hotel, in New York, having among their guests Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Spreck- els, Miss Claudine Spreckels and Mr., and Mrs. Claus Augustus Sprec- kels of San Francisco. Miss Adeline Oxnard came from her home at Upperville, Va., this morning, and will be the guest of Miss Oiyve Graef in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Campbell Graef, on Thirty-fifth street, over Sunday. Miss Graef also has &s her guest Mrs. Verner Reed of Denver, who will spend the week end with her. Mrs. Cary T. Grayson is in cha of boxes for the Junior League caba- ret, having only a few left. The tables on the floor of the large ball- room have all been taken, and addi- tional tables will be placed in the balcony. Mrs. Eugene Myers, jr., and Mrs. Henry Leonard have changed the date of their dance for young people from December 27 to December 29. Mrs. Robert E. Cook is entertaining at bridge this afternoon for her daughter, Mi!ss Julia Cook, in compli- ment to Miss Ruth Holden of Goucher College, who is with them during the holidays. Mr. William Bowie Clarke has gone to Baltimore to attend the wedding of Miss Annie Huntley Gordon to En- sign Joseph Dahlgren, which takes place tomorrow, and will later attend the Navy game. Gen. and Mrs. S. D. Rockenbach have moved into their new house at 2714 Thirty-fifth place. Owing to the death of Mrs. Rockenbach's mother, WUNPERWOOA ‘ LNOERWOOD o Daughter of Capt. Mrs. G. A. Baldwin, Mrs. Rockenbach Is not accepting soclal invitations. Miss Flora Doyle and her niece, Miss Helen Marye, will go to New York this evening to remaln over Sunday. The Rock Creek Hunt Club will have its run tomorrow afternoon, be- ginning at 2:30 o'clock, from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Tucker- man in Edgemoor instead of at Fort Myer, as originally announced. This change has been made because of the large numbers going from Fort Myer to the Army-Navy foot ball game in Baltimore tomorrow. The run at Fort Myer will take place on Wednesday, December 3, and will be followed by a hunt breakfast. On Saturday afternoon, December 6, the run will be made from the home of Mrs. Horace Maher. The Rock Creek Hunt celebrated Thanksgiving day with & run over the Point-to- Point course. Navy Rellef Ball Last Night Brilliant Success. A gay ending to the festivities of Thanksgiving day for several hun- dred of the important society folk was the Navy rellef ball at the New Willard Hotel last night when women in beautiful gowns and men in unir form danced In the flag-decorated room. The entire atmosphere of the ball was delightful and the supper L TR rolls, coffee, pastries—everything served here must please you—or we will thank you to let us know Polite, prompt service and moderate prices. Lunch at 1223 F Street Children’s, Juniors’ and Misses’ High-Grade Winter Coats In Handsome All-Wool Fabrics Warmly Lined - Saturday Children’s 315 Day T Sizes 8 to 14—10 to 16—13 to 19 years Self or fur youthfully styled Warm Winter Coats Most Remarkable Values .95 OF . emte o.ciompeinteiniongs:on Very ativactive all-wool coatings; self or fur trimmed; pockets and bt:?m complete their smart appearance; warmly lfied'f‘flwgh- Siges 3 to 6 years. out. trimmed; set-in or raglam sleeves; smartly and throughout. Browns, reindeer, tans, navy, sorrento. this afternoon, at their home on Kalorama roi D. serand, the Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Wilbur and their party, the As- sistant Secretary of the Navy and the chairman of the ball committee. A humber of yoling girls formed a committee and in their exquisite gowns and their pretty concern for the com- fort of every one added a charm long to be remembered. The ball is a Thanksgiving day tradition in society here and-generally attended by the President and the frst lady of the land. Two bands supplied the music for dancing, the Navy Band at one end of the room and the Marine Band at the other. Mrs. Wilbur recelved the guests, wearing a gown of black velvet em- ‘|broidered in silver and rhinestones. MISS BEATRCIE McLEAN, Mrs. Ridley McLean, who are miving a ten for her , a buffet supper to follow. served in the small ballroom at mid- night was another commendable fea- ture. The flags of the Secretary of the Navy, the Admiral of the Navy and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy gave a background for the guest of honor box, where were seated the French Ambassador and Mme. Jus- Superior Rough Dry All your clothes washed, dried, starched if needed —table and bed linen nicely ironed. Phone Us Today! West End Laundry RN M SR s st ¢ Xmas e tings — GIFT Stoneleigh Tea Room 1407 F St—Conn. Ave. & L isted by Mrs. Edward W. Benjamin F. Hutchinson and Mrs. John A. Lejeune. Mrs. Eberle was in white chiffon embrold- ered in orystals, the skirt having a front panel of plain soft chiffon. Mrs. Hutchinson's gown was pale gray beaded georgette and Mrs. Lejeune wore turquoise chiffon velvet made on straight lines and trimmed with ostrich feathers in the same shade. The Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Wil- bur, and the chief of na; tions, Admiral Edward with the acting chief of st Army, commandant of the Marine Corps, Maj. Gen. John A. Lejeune, were in the presidential box, the ladles join- ing them later in the evening. Ambassador of of Secretary Wilbur, and Mrs. Stuart Cramer of Cramerton, N. who are house guests of the Wilbur. s entertained at Secretary and Mr, Mrs. Hayne EI g Q3 SILKS AT RETAIL B 1k Looms o /America’: from C, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER , 28, 1924. dinner last evening, later taking her guests to the' ball, where they occu- pled a box. The company included Capt. and Mr. H. L. Wyman, Mri Dudley Sharp, Miss Faith Adam: Miss Martha Lamar Ellfs and Mr. Thomas. Mrs. Henry H. Hough entertained in their box Capt. and Mrs. Althouse, Capt. and Mrs, Gecrge Rock and Capt. and Mrs, Edward Campbell. Rear Admiral and Mrs. David Zot- ter entertained at dinner, later taking their guests to the ball, where they occupled a box. The company included Capt. and Mrs. Ridley Mc- Lean, Capt. and Mrs. Frank B. Cham- bers, Capt. Victor S. Jackson and Mrs. Louls Maglll Capt. and Mrs. Adolphus Andrews were hosts last night at dinner on the Mayflower, taking their guests later to the Navy Relief ball, where they occupled their: box and that of Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh. Mrs. John Polished Floors of Hard W ood Before Christmas —brings its round of o e the old floors with new arquetry flooring? 11 Our facilities and experience enable us to do such with maximum and minimum to you. mates. J. M. ADAMS 1503 Connecticut Ave. Phone North 6523 (A f A A AP LOOM TO WEARER 1114 G St. N.W. 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