Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1924, Page 9

SOCIETY (Continued from Eighth Page.) tor Gronna, has returned to Washing- ton, where she will spend the winter With her daughters, Mrs. Kemper F. Coming and Mrs. Joseph. A. Her- bert, Jr. Mr, and Mrs. Wade H. Ellis have gone to Cincinnati and on their re- turn will take posseasjon of their home on lMassachusetts avenue for the remainder of the Winter. Miss Bessie McKeldin, Miss Louise Claytor and Mrs. Charles Langley were at the Club Chanteller last night, each entertaining a group of &uestis. The Bal Boheme of the Arts Club, which will take place this year on Monday evening, January 5, in the New Willard ballrooms, expected to eclipse their last season event of the “Seven Ages of Art.” which way vniversally accepted as one of the| most brilliant and colorful balls for many years in Washington, equaling the famous Beau Arts ball of a number f years ago. This season the the Arts Club, under chairmanship of Carlton Van | Valkenburg, and practically the same committee which had charge last nt as the pageant Second Judgment of isode in the Golden Age of Pericles, written by Mr. Van Val- lienburg, and given by seven groups of Washington artists, under special Datronage of the most prominent per- sons in Washington soclety. The particularly stunning scenes will be siven in processional and in dra- matic form, with Marie Moore/forrest | 4s pageant master. The Washington Chapter of the American Institute of Architects will nresent the first episode, that of Architect, seene being Pericie receiving model of the Parthe- non,” and a committee has been form- ed, with Lynch Luquer as chairman, | to arrange for an impressive pro- cessional of 30 leading architects in the city. The secopd Sculpture, will malion and group, representing tell of story of Pyg- Galatea, and is to be miven under the direction of Henry K. Bush-Brown and the Art Students’ League, while the third group of paintings will be presented by the Corcoran School of Art, and will rep-| vesent a mural decoration of the| period. This group ie working under the direction of Burtiss Baker, assist- ed by Mrs. L. M. Lelsenring and Mrs. Frederic E. Harrington. The Caroline McKinley Dancers, un- Miss s direction, will | present the group of Poetry, giving a | dramatic dance visualization of the Twentieth and Twenty-second books | of Homer's “illad.”* tells of the | battle of the gods, who come to the aid of Hecto Ach in their struggle for supremacy. This scene will be preceded by the group repre- sentnig Drama, which, thi be given by the Shakespea: under the direction of M Wilcox. Then will follow representing Music, followed by the finale of the pageant. the [Dance| is to be interpreted by the! tol be called the Baliet of the Muses. | | 1 | the group Marine Officers’ Dance At Barrac might, i g cers stationed at the | s and headquarters “orps will give their first of season tonight in the hall of the Marine Bdrracks. Lejune, wife of the - Mrs. James o of Col. Breckin- Torrey, wife of | ichard H. Jeschke, <e; Mrs. Thomas Bourke Mrs. Joseph Knighton, wife of Lleut. Knighton, and Mrs. Harvey B. Alban, | wife of Lieut. Alban, will receive | 6 and February 10 have| sesn gelected as- the dates for ‘the | other dances that will be given by | the Marine officers this season, _ | Senator and Mrs. Harreld have post- noned the reception planned for Sat- | urday., December 20, and they will inatead tertain_ the Oklahoma State Society ifonday, December 22 Frederick Dent leave Washinggon IFriday for her| er home, The Acaclas, Sarasota, | Fla, accompanied b; grand- | daughters, Princess ha Cantacu- | zene and Princess 1da Cantacuzzene, where they will join Prince and Prin- | cess Cantacuzene for Christmas. Mre. Grant and her daughter will return to Washington January o i Mrs. Frank S. Hight will not re-| ceive in January, as is her custom, | owing to mourning for the death of | ier mother, Mrs. George W. Cann, of | Boston. ! Miss “Phursd: holiday The marriage of Miss Emily Stark- weather Chace, daughter of MMrs. Helen Tenly Schwigert, 1007 I street, 1o Mr. Harry Bovnton West will take place Thursday evening at 7:3¢ o'clock, in St. Mark's Church, the Rev. William Henry Pettus officiating. Mr. Lucien Whiting Powell will receive at the Corcoran Gallery from 3 to 4:30 to vlew his exhibition of world travel pictures now on exhibi- tion there. Mrs, Grant will | Barbara Hight will come from school to pass the with her parents, Young people's parties will be an attractive feature of the ball to be &lven on the evening of January 2 at the New Willard Hotel for the benefit of the Children's Hospital, and din- ners for several of the debutantes are heing arranged to precede the dance. 0, | 'Shoppin Here’s your itinerary LEAVE HOME FRIDAY AFTERNOON Friday Night HOTEL McALPIN GRILL Dancing ERNIE GOLDEN end Ms HOTEL McALPIN ORCHESTRA Saturday All day shopping Saturday Night Great White Way THEATRES Sunday SIGHTS NEW YORK : Metropolitan Museum of Art Museum of Natural History Bus Ride over City, etc. Monday Home for Business Hofel M Alpin BROADWAY AT 34th STREET * Where The Great White Way Begins™ ‘THE CENTER OF CONVENIENCE i ARTHUR L. LEE, Managing Directar | Mr. and Mrs. Willlam H. West will give a dinner for their daughte Poggy West. taking their the ball, which they h: several boxes. Mr. and M Meyer, jr., who are entertaining for Miss Eleanior Hard, debutante ter of Mr. and Mrs William : will also their party to the bail: Mra, Cool namae heads the list of patron in official included i Mme. Riano, nd diplomatic sqciety are . Charles Evans Hughes, Baroness de Cartier, y bella Howard, Mrs. Fred- erick H. Gillett, Mme. Peter, Mme. ue Graeff aa¢ Mme. Yousry Pasha A program of Kashmiri folk songs and East Indian ragas will be given this evening by Mme. Devi, who is the guest of the Association of University Women at 1634 T ot noxthwest. Mre, Samuel Herrick will be hostess. Mr, and Mrs. Robert Roosevelt have returned from their Summer home at Oyster Bay, N. Y., and are at Stone- leigh Court for two weeks until thelr home is completed. Their daughter, Miss Lillie Roosevelt, has arrived from sehool in Baltimore to be with her parents during the Christmas holidays. Miss Josephi rilliford has ar- rived in Washington from her home in Atlanta to be the guest of her aunt and uncle, Mr. and . Pem- broke Thom. ! Mr. H. M. Albright, superintendent of Yellowstone National Park and as- siatant director of all the parks, was a guest at luncheon Sunday of former Senator Fred T. Dubois at Kew Gar- dens. Only members of the family present, including Senator and Dubols, Mr. and Mrs. Arnold non and their younger daughter, Toussaint Dub Mrs, Cannon formerly Miss Elizabeth Dubols. Dubois and his da r, Miss nint Dubois, spent 2 weel in the | Yellowstone Park with Mr. Albright September, and later accompanied m on an official tour of inspection of the Craters of the Moon, a new nationzl monument in southeastern Idaho, created by a prociamation of the President in May. Supt. Albright arrived in Washington Thanksgiving day in connection with the budget and national park affairs. He re- turned to the West Sunday evening. The New York State Society 'wiil start its program for the season with a reception and dance in the ball- room of the New Willard Hotel to- morrow evening. Other distinguished guests will include:. Dr. Collie former president of George Wash- ington University and now Minister to Chili; Frank T. Himes, director of United States Veterans' Burea Theodore Robinson, assistant Secre- tary of the Navy; T. V. O'Connor, chairman of the United States Shipping Board, and Edmund Platt—all New York men. There will be a pro- grara of music. is being shown ers and subscribers of the Ram’s Head Plavers in their production of “A Story of Pierrot,” which opens tonight in their beauti- ful playhouse, Wardman Park Thea- ter, and which is to run all during the holiday season. It is a pantomime for Christmas time, and the little group of players popular in Wash- ington seem to have struck a strong appeal in thelr choice of their third play of the season. A large number of sustainers have reserved seats for this evening, including Secratary An- drew W. Mellon, Mr. W. I. Glover, Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Drury, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Bell, Miss Blair, Dr. John C. Boyd, Mr. Edward H. Everett, Mrs. Randolph K, Forrest, Capt. and Mrs. John Gibbons, Mrs. R Govin, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Harriman, Mr, C. W. Hillyer, Mr. Christian Heurich, Mr. James F. Hood, Mrs. Beale Howard, Mrs. George D. Hope,. Mr. Lynch Luquer, Mrs, Isaac T. Mann, Dr. and Mrs, Edward B. Meigs, Mr. W. W. MacFarland, Mr. Clarence F. Nor- ment, Col. Arthur O'Brien, Judge Stanton C. Peelle, Capt. Julius Peyser, r. and Mrs. Armistead Peter, 3d; . Jullan A. Ripley, Mr. and Mrs. . Saul, Mr. E. E. Schreiner, Mr. | and, Mrs. W. E. Shannon, Stod- Mr. apd Mvs, Harry ilson, jr.: AIr. Walker. | Subscribers who will be present to witness the first performancé tonight |are Mrs. Willlam H. Taft, Mrs. John M. Biddle, Mr. Pierce Butler and Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Chapman, Mr. Rob- ert Cason, Mrs. John Allan Dough- erty, Mrs. C. F. Elliott, F. H. Given, Judge and Mrs. 8. J. Graham, Mrs. F. Mrs, Thomas, Eixsciliinis iiviie Holiday Gifts Many of the newest and most attractive articles displayed by us for this Christmas season will not be duplicated A suitable Christmas re membrance —at price you any almost have in mind—can be quickly and satisfactorily selected from the thousands of articles now shown Inspection implies no obligation For one vears (since 1802) the patronage of identified cial life of the An Important Sale of Midwinter Hats At Formerly Priced $10 to $35 w55 0 1172 A large selection of smart Midwinter Hats in the newest shapes, shades and materials. Small, medium and large models in both tailored and dressy effects. Erlebacher hundred with the capital to buy and twenty-two we have enjoyed those most closely official and and nation so- Price! Exclusively Different . TWELVE-TEN TWELVE-TWELVE F STREET Wardman, | = Hatch, G. F. Huff, Mrs. Goddard, Mrs. Ridge- ly Hunt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles McClintock, Mrs. Franklin Ellis, M Jobn C. Merriam, Mrs. sen, Mrs. Francis Savage, Mrs. Eu- gene Stevens, Sidwell, Commissioner and Mrs. Cuno H. Rudolph, Oakley Totten, jr.; Maj. Charles Wil- ‘Hams, Mrs. F. Hite Williams and Mr. and Mra. Conrad H. Youns. Mrs. Miss Woolley -Honor Gu At Luncheon Tomorrow. Miss Mary E. Holyoke guest of hon Mount Holyok tomorrow at the of the American Association of Uni- versity afternoon will speak at a tea given Mount 'Christmas Coat Sale Mr. George Hamilton, Mrs. ford,” to M¥. Hiwood Browiing, 34, of New York. Their guests included Mrs. Henry Lamar, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Slope, Mr. and Mrs, Liee Landis, Mr. and Mrs. Richerd Acres, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Joyce, jr.; Mr. and Mrs. Wharton Southworth, Mrs. Harry Mount, Miss Anna Craig Hillburn, Miss Janet Draper, Miss Carolynne ‘et Martin, Ml 3 Louise Landf Miss Virginla Sibert, Miss ¥Franc Young, Miss Elizabeth Hope, M, Betty Warren, Lient. Frank Woo berry and Maj. Keith of New York, by the National Club, her subject be- ing “Woman and the New World.” Mr. and M O. Macallister en- tertained the Willow Avenue Five Hupdred Club of Takoma Park in their home, at 2313 First street northwest, Saturday evening. After playing five hundred refreghments were served. Those present were Judge and Mre. Willlam J. Graham, Senator and Mrs. Lynn Frazier, Miss Nonle Frazier, Miss Vessie Southern Pennsylvania, Thursday snd will entertain at a house ty over the week end for their daughter and Mr. Browning. There will be about 16 guests. Sim Lee, Marsh, Mrs. Garrison Carl Joeri: Mr. and Mrs. B! Wille of East Orange, N. J. arrived vesterday at the New Willard, where they will remain until the last of the week. Mrs, Laura B. Holderby entertained at dinner Thursday at the Women's City Club in celebration of the re- cently announced engagements of Mr. Henry Stanford, Mr. Reginald Mil- | Miss Ella Elizabeth Carleton to Mr. ler, Mr. Darwin Potter, Mr. Horace | Ernest Neleon Cox, Miss Cecile Au- Hildebrand, ir.; Mr. Rodney Pitz-|gusta Gleason to Mr. Joseph Faul gerald, Mr. Clyde Evans, Mr. John|Makey, and Miss Mary Ellen Bullock Joseph' Cranford, Mr. -Samuel Lee|to Mr. James Murray Stewart. Browning of New York .and .Mr.| The place cards of the prospective Chatken Ceantord iy brides and bridegyooms were symbolic of their approaching nuptials, and the M ‘and Mra, Crantord. will open | o5, {R¢F SFProaching nuptials, and the theilr country home Cranstate, in|men‘ang pink c";u‘;m‘w" ite cycla. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. George Frasier, Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Charles Starlk, jr; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Y. Ferner, Mr. and Mrs. Charles G. Royle, Mrs. Mary Kane, Mr. and Mrs. Victor M. Giffen, Miss Evelyn Briggs, Miss Mary Belle Nicol and Miss Mildred Dieke. Nr. and Mrs. Charles Cranford en- tertained at dinner in their home on Massachusetts avenue Saturday eve- ning to announce the engagement of their daughter, Miss Catherine Cran- Woolley, president of College, will be the at luncheon of the Alumnae Association National Clubhouge and later in Women, the 608 ta 614 Button T Our Christma’s Gift to Feminine Washington—QOur ——-comprisccl of stunning models, luxuriously furred, from our own distinctively selected stocks— $140 Coats - $135 Coats ~ $125 Coats $110 Loats $105 Coats These coats are of the finest fabrics obtain- able—Suede-like Fawnskin and Kashmana: Velvety Fanchon, Allura and Velvera. The furs—Silky Fox. Shaded Golden Beaver, Rich Dark Siberian Squirrel, finest of Jap Mink and Hudson Seal—have been selected with more than the usual care. [ale=——r—lp|c——o|———|o|c———|o|———|a[——]1] this season. Each coatiis handsomely tailored and lined thmughout with higb quality silk crepe. With- out exception they display those conservative is wonderful. straight lines so flatfering to miss and matron alike. In short—the Christmas Coat Sale offers a remarkable opportunity for practical investment in a coat for next secason as well as the three cold months 5 G “trus ‘ash- . = 55, Goestby, Linpscam Koxh just ahead. Sale starts at 8:45 A.M. mana with Jap Mink, 58§ mwé&%&aw%&m& A Gift of Fine Furniture Will Serve as a Constant Reminder of the Giver HAT gift would your friends appreciate more than a beau- tiful piece or suite of Furniture from Henderson’s? Such a gift will contribute to the recipient’s comfort and pleas- ure a lifetime, serving also as a constant reminder of your thoughtfulness and good taste. . it . fOur collection of FINE GIFT FURNITURE is exceptionally com- plete and PRICES MOST ATTRACTIVE. Genune Mahogany Muffin ¥~ Stands A 281550 Genuine Mahogany Nest of + Tables ..$32 10 $38 " Genuine Mahogany Smoking Stands, . ... ... .94 10 $1450 Genuine Mahogany Footstools, $9 to $32 Genuine Mahogany High and Low Boys. .. 5o 00 L 9621t0 $162 Genuine Mahogany Cane Wing Chairs co...$24 to $40 Genuine Mahogany Tilt-top ....$18 to $57 Solid Mahogany Martha Washington Sewing Cabi- nets, $19.75. (Cowan and Other Makes) Solid Mahogany Spinet Desks, $46 to $152 Genuine Mahogany Book Racks, $17 to $35 Genuine Mahogany or Walnut Dav- enport Tables. .. .....$46 to $135 Genuine Mahogany or Walnut Coffee Tables........$32 to $58 Genuine M a h o g a n y ‘Gateleg Tables ...... ....$535 10 $75 Mahogany Winsdor Chairs, $19to $42 Bronze Book -....$7 to $21 Beautiful, Lamps and Shades Very Reasonably Priced A Deposic Will Hold Your Pirchase for Christmas Delivery JAMES B. HENDERSON Fine Furniture, Laces, Draperics, Upholsteries, Paperhanging, Painting 1108 G Street—Ph Matm ore ONES Main 7676 _ALsa 7y b s et st et S gt g et B RN ) D= SOLID MAHOGANY * OR WALNUT PRISCILLA SEWING CABINETS # GENUINE MAHOGANY 0.50 or WALNUT TEA WAGONS WITH AND WITHOUT LE~VE§ 419 to $63 o HRPERERERER WRRRDERERVERICRERER D T e e B R N N B T DT : GENUINE MAHOGANY OR WALNUT END TABLES $11 to $43 Your Choice .. Silk Negligees Special, $7°95 to $12.95 Silk Teddies Special, $1.95 to $5.95 Silk Gowns Special, $5 to $7.95 .Corduro,v Robes Special, $2.95 to $7.50 GENUINE MAHOGANY SECRETARIES 7 990 to 338 SOLID MAHOGANY SMOKING CABINETS $11.75 'to $43 Mahogany or S8 Rt Footwcar Modcs of the Moment This Time a Smart Oxford As Pictured In Patent Kid with Apricot Kid Quarter Heel and No more besutiful nor voguish model has appeared Rare originality fashionably designed in patent kid vamp with a rich shade of apricot kid quarter and heel. Its effect and fit e ls|—————[a|—=[o|——| M 1106 G Street.N.W. “he House of Fidhion™ Big Reductions on Winter Coats 350 to %75 Coats Reduced to $39.50 & $49.50 $80 to $125 Coats Reduced to $69.50 & $85.50 50 Sports Coats, Fur Collars or Self- Trimmed; Were $29.50, $35 and $39.50. Reduced to. . .. Sale of Beautiful Dresses Just Received—All the New Colors, Together With Dresses From Our Own Stock—Crepes., Satins, Silks, Velvets, Cloths Dresses for All Occasions Values $20 to $27 4 to 15 Off Our Own Stock’ of Handsome Dresses for Afternoon, Dinner and Evening Special Prices on Useful Gifts Marriage Licenses, Marriage liccnses have been issued to the following " Hobert Bronks Otis Pole and n. Jean Welborn Cora Thomas, Bladensburg, Md. Aurbery Johneon and Eila C. Bail Charie; nd Tora Newman. both of 1 Carter and Armana Bird. Joln . Banks and Blanch Hawkins. Whimert of Fort Myer, Va., asd Ty ans Mars* Coben. t and Alice Wurtzbaugk, M. Raymond Inscos snd Bessia Tnscoe. James R. Crutchfleld and Josephine v otmes a osephine V. The building industry employs near- lv ome-fourth of all the skilled and unskilled labor in the United States. ‘ bilipsbom ELFVENTH ST 0 is seen in a slipper so o——/ole——lnlc——=|o]c——=lo|——[sf——=[a{—]a] 225 $ Onyx Silk Hosiery Special, $1.00 to $1.95 Wool Sweaters Special, $2.95 to $7.95 Silk Underskirts Special, $2.98 to $5.95 Silk Qverblouses Special, $3.98 and $5.95