Evening Star Newspaper, February 16, 1925, Page 8

SOCIETY. Ambassador and Senora de Riano Will Be Entertained This Evening by Senor and Senora de Alfaro. HE Ambassador of Spain and Senora de Riano will be the honor guests at dinner this evening of the minister of Panama and Senora de Alfaro. The Ambassador of Great Britain and Lady Isabella Howard entertalned informally at luncheon today, having as their guests Mr. and Mrs. Godfrey Ferris, Lady Betty Fielding, Mr. J. C. Balfour of the embassy staff and Mr. William Esme Howard. The Ambassador of France and Mme. Daeschner will be the guests of honor at dinner this evening of Sena- tor and Mrs. David A. Reed. Secretary and Mrx. Wilbur Honor Guests at Dinner Tonight. The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Wilbur will be the guests of honor at dinner this evening of Represent: tive and Mrs. John D. Frederic Representative and Mrs. Fredericks entertained at dinner last evening, and were also hosts at a valentine dinner. The Secretary of Labor and Mrs. Davis will be the guests in whose honor Interstate Commerce Commis- sioner and Mrs. Frederick Irving Cox| 16 at| will entertain company of dinner this evening. Mrs. Hoover, wife of the Secretary of Commerce, who spent the greater part of the week in New York, re- turned Friday after presiding at the g of the National Board of couts, Everitt Macy. Mrs. Macy cxecutive chairman of the National Board of Girl Scouts for many vears, and Mrs. Hoover will fulfill the duties of that office until the annual meeting of the organiza- tion in May. The Minister of Egypt and Mme. TYousry will be the honor guests at dinner Wednesday evening of Judge and Mrs, William Bailey Lamar. Judge and Mrs. Lamar entertained at dinner last evening in honor of Mr. Justice and Mrs. Edward T. Sanford. Representative and Mrs. J. Mayhew Wainwright will entertain a company of 18 at dinner this evening. Mrs. Wainwright and her daughter, Miss Fonrose Wainwright, have dis- continued their Tuesday afternoons at home and will not receive to- morrow. Representative and Mrs. Edward W. Pou entertained informally at din- ner last evening at the Hamilton Hotel, having among their guests Mr, and Mrs. Thomas Anthony Wad- den and Mr. and Mrs. Carleton Ed- ward Moran. Mrs. Morrow, wife of Representa- tive John Morrow of New Mexico, was entertained at tea vesterday aft- erncon by Mrs. Alexander Coale Co- lumbus. Mrs. Columbus was assisted by Mrs. Robert Williams of Tampa, Fla.; Miss Mary Morrow and Mrs. George S. Carll, daughter of the hostess. The Director of the Mint and Mrs. TRobert Grant, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Mulliken, Mrs. Dunham and Mr. Parker, cousin of Sir Gilbert Parker, the famous writer, formed an inter- esting party who went to New York yesterday to attend the annual meet- ing of the American Institute of Mining and Metallurgical Engineers. Mrs. Mulliken is one of the national vice presidents of the Woman's Aux- fliary of the institute. Mrs. Rudolph, wife of Commissioner Cuno H. Rudolph, left for New York this morning. She will return at the end of the week. Dr. and Mrs. John Crayke Simpson will entertain a company of 30 at din- ner this evening in the presidential suite of the New Willard Hotel. They will entertain at dinner Wed- nesday at the Chevy Chase Club in honor of the former Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs. Edwin T. Mer- edith. Mrs. Fred Dennett is hostess at a bridge-luncheon party at the Con- gressional Club today for her daugh- ter, Mrs. Patton Wise Slemp, for- merly Miss Dorothy Dennett, who has arrived to visit her parents un- til after March 4. The party is in the nature of a homecoming for Mrs. Slemp, this being her first visit since her marriage several weeks ago. The luncheon will be followed by 10 tables of bridge, the guests in- cluding many of the older friends of Mrs. Slemp, as well as the young- er women of her set. Mrs. Wells Goodykoontz of West Virginia, wife of former Representative Goody- koontz, who arrived here this morn- ing, will assist Mrs. Dennett. The party of today is the fore- runner of several similar events for Mrs. Slemp. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Legare have closed their apartment at the Lee Touse and gone to New York, from where they will sail Saturday for Eu- rope. Mrs. William Sherman Walker and Mrs. John D. O'Connell of the State of Washington are the guests in whose honor Mrs. Miriam Ballinger Berryhill is entertaining at bridge building —home, apartment house, club—is heightened by the genius put into the finishing and fur- nishing. A color echeme that is expres. sive of refined taste; draperies and floor coverings that har. monize; furniture that is of con- sistent design—are all important and impressive factors in your ultimate and continued satis- faction. A “Master of Artistry’s” prob- lem—and if we are called in, we'll solve it successfully if you'll commission us to develop our ideas. Suggestions and estimates submitted without obliga- tion. Phome Fr, 3690— Contract Dept, BALL ARD Floor Coverings urniture peries Upholstery Fabrics 1340 G Street taking the place of the| this afternoon at the Washington. The game will be followed by tea, for which additional guests have been asked. Mrs. Berryhill is assisted by | Mrs, Wesley L. Jones, wife of the Senator from ‘Washington: Mrs. George Theobald, Mrs. Wililam E. Humphrey, wife of former Represent- ative Humphrey of Washington, and Mrs. Webster Ballenger, sister-in-law "of the hostess. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Wood enter- tained at dinner last evening at the Chevy Chase Club in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth L. Roberts. The |other guests were Mrs. James K. Byrnes, Mr. and Mrs. Rolfe Bolling, Mr. and Mrs. Richard V. Oulahan and | Dr. Camp Stanley Mrs. Frank T. Hines will entertain at dinner Wednesday in honor of Mrs. Merritt W. Ireland and Mrs, James T. Morris. s| Mr. and Mrs. James E. Alexander are among the Washingtonians spend- ing the month of February at Palm Beach, Fla. Mr. and Mrs, Alexander were the house guests for a few days of Mr. and Mrs. Cooper Lightbown, the for- mer the Mayor of Palm Beach, at their home on Royal Palmway. Miss Amelia Pinkney Dutton will entertain a company at dinner this | evening in honor of Mrs. Dorothy In- gram of New York Mrs. Francis Alton Connolly has gone to Hot Springs, Va., with Mrs. corge Ellis, jr., of New York. Mrs. Connolly has been in Washington, her former home, for a fortnight and after a short stay at Hot Springs will join Mr. Connolly in New York and with him will later go to Palm Beach for the month of March. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Hapgood of New York are at the Lee House until after March 4. Wil Meet This Evening. The Mississippi Society tonight in Channing Hall, teenth and Harvard streets. Capt. Douglas E. Dismukes, U. S. of Macon, now commandant of the navy vard at Portsmouth, N. H., as guest of honor, will relate the in- spiring_story of the Mount Vernon. Capt. Dismukes commanded that ves. sel when it was struck by an enemy torpedo during the World War. His resoursefulness after the event and his preparations before saved the ship and constitute one of the out- standing accomplishments of naval captains during thg war. Mr. Booth Lowery, the Blue Moun- tain philosopher, a Mississippian and a guest of honor, will entertain with negro dlalect poems of his own com- will meet at Fif- THE EVENING MISS HELEN LOUISE WALLACE, Daughter of Mr. Mrs. Edward M. Wallace, who announced her engagement to Lieut. Frederick C. Pyne, U. . A., the wedding to take place after Easter. position ‘and humorous anecdotes. Dancing will follow the program. The Art Promoters’ League of George Washington University gave a largely attended tea in the studio of Comdr. L. P. Clephane, 1115 I street northwest, yesterday afternoon, in honor of Mr. Will Hutchins, art critic and lecturer of Scarborough, N. Y. During the week Mr. Hutchins has aroused unusual interest among lovers of painting and of the drama in Wash- ington through his illustrated lec- tures. His interpretation of “Mod- ern Stage Production” at the Arts Club Thursday evening was enthusi- astically received by a representative audience, and his lecture on Leonardo da Vinci at Corcoran Hall' of George Washington University Friday eve- ning proved him a capable interpreter of the Italian renaissance. Among the delegates from out of town to the annual convention of the Soclety of Sponsors of the United States Navy, which will open tomor- row morning at the Shoreham Hotel, are Mrs. Reynold T. Hall of Philadel- phia, Mrs. Arthur T. Sutcliffe and Mrs. Albert H. Matthews of New York, Mrs. Rudolph Pfeil of Milwaukee, Mrs, Charles E. Tudor of Cincinnati, Mrs. George C. Bevans of Elizabeth, N. J.; Miss Dorothy McBirney of Tulsa and Miss Louise Abboth Cooke of New York. Col. and Mrs. George Nugent enter- tained at dinner at the New Willard Friday evening in honor of Represent- ative and Mrs. J. Mayhew Wain- Our Floral Sprays at $5 —and up, are especially effec- tive floral arrangements—ex- pressive, beautiful, in best taste. We also design Wreaths, Bouquets and other funeral pieces. FLOWERS FOR DEBUTANTES Roses, Violets, Lily-of-the-Valley, Orohids, etc. 14th and H Phone Main 3707 STETSON SHOE SHOP, THIRTEEN-O-FIVE F ST.| T | | | | | out price. Recognized Materials Black Satin Brown Satin Patent Leather Tan Calf Black Calf Gray Suede Airedale Suede Two-tones Final Clearance of 832 pairs - Women’s Shoes of Recognized Stetson Shop Quality $ 4.85 (on our mezzanine floor) Broken sizes in many beau- tiful patterns that have sold so fast in this sale, have been brought together for a final clearance at this one close- models of best quality and style; sizes broken in many patterns, but all sizes in the sale at this price. $2.50 Silk and Wool Hosiery for_Sport Wear $1.85 Pair—3 Pair for $5.25 STETSON SHOE SHOP Thirteen Five F Street Stetson shop Styles Strap Models Oxfords Step-in Pumps Ties 1 STAR, WASHINGTON wright and Mrs. Clarence Whitney of Hartford, Conn. The other guests were Gen. and Mrs. Ireland, Col. and Mrs. Gasser, Miss Laura Whitney of Hartford, Col. Hall and Capt. Conway. The company later attended the Army dance. Lady Margaret Stuart Mackensie arrived yesterday from New York and is at the New Willard, where she will remain several days. Mr. Lucien W. Powell, Washing- ton's well known artist, is in the South for the Winter. He has had an exhibition in the Brook's Mem- orial Gallery at Memphis, Tenn. and is now in Atlanta, Ga., to hang his two large paintings presented by Mrs. William Balley Lamar of Wash- ington and Thomasville, Ga., to the Atlanta Art Museum. Mr. and Mrs. William Henry White are at the Highland Pines Inn, at Southern Pines, N. C., for their annual visit of several weeks. The drama unit of the Woman's City Club, 22 Jackson place, will glve a program Thursday evening, con- sisting of a one-act play, vocal and instrumental music, readings and solo dancing. The play, “Fine Feathers,” by Emile Souvestre, will have the following club members in the cast: Miss Marie K. Saunders, Miss Alice McVey, Miss Lucille Gibson, Mrs. Helen Montague and Miss Nell V. Price. Piano numbers will be play- ed by Miss Winifred Michaelson; Miss Mary Maxam and Miss Elsie Schulze, sopranos, will each sing a group of songs, Miss Selma Schulze, serving as accompanist. Mrs. Marie Stair Lawyer will read “The Painter of Seville.” Miss Thelma Schmitt will give the Irish 1ilt solo dance, Mrs. W. L. Schmitt will accompany her at the piano. The program will be under the direction of Mrs. Marialyse Ross Manly, chairman of dramatics of the Woman's City Club. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Harrington, who were married in New York last week, arc spending their honeymoon in Washington. They have taken an apartment at the Lee House, where they will stay the remainder of this month. The Visitation Alumnae (Connecti- cut avenue) will have a table of 10 covers at the luncheon commemorat- ing George Washington's birthday, to be given by the District Council of Catholic Women. Saturday, at the Willard Hotel. The honor guests of the alumnae at the lunchcon will be Mrs. James F. Hartnett, governor of will be: Miss Loretta Hannan, Mra Alfred C. Whitton, Miss Agnes L. Daly, Mrs. Peter J. Keleher, Miss Anna_Keady, Miss Monica Turk and Mrs. John L. Flaherty. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Dalphin cel- ebrated their silver wedding anni- versary Friday evening in their home, ‘at 1113 Massachusetts avenue northwest. They were the recip- ients of many beautiful gifts from a host of friends who came to offer congratulations. After the reception a buffet supper was served, followed by dancing until a late hour. Mr. Dalphin is a chief of division in the office of public buildings and grounds. One of the most interesting meet- ings of the Pennsylvania Soclety for the year will 'be *congressional night,” to be celebrated on Wednesday, Febru- ary 25, in the New Willard Hotel ball- room. The special event, always held by the society with the close of each term of Congress, will draw ‘a great gathering of Keystoneites in the Capital. The honor guests will be the members of the House of Repre- sentatives who are members of the Pennsylvania Soclety. The musical program will consist of selections by “Hook” Kennedy, the radio artist and son of Mr. Bert Kennedy, doorkeeper of the House of Representatives. Other musical numbers will be rendered by persons who are connected with the Hous of Representatives. The officers of the Representative Clyde Kelly, presi- dent; Dr. John S. Arnold, Mr. T. Lincoln Townsend and Mrs. F. L. Crilly, vice presidents; Mrs. Howard S. Reeside, treasufer, and Mr. D. B. Groff, secretary. Mr. Samuel A. Kendall is chairman of the member- ship committee, Members’ cards will be malled to each member and guest cards may be secured from the secretary. society ari The Zonta Club of professional and business women of Washington will have Mrs. Izetta Jewell Brown as guest of honor at their luncheon at the Raleigh Hotel tomorrow at 1 o'clock. Georgta State Club To Give Dance Tomight. The Georgla State Club will give a Valentine dance and card party to- night at the Washington Club, Seventeenth and K streets. The ball- room will be decorated with Valen- tine colors, and favors will be given ¢, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1925. the evening will be a number of the Georgia members of Congress and their wives. Representative Charles H. Brand is honorary president of the club, and the other officers are Mr. C. B. McCullar, president; Dr. J. G B. Bulloch, Miss Sybil Almand, Mr. S. E. Morgan and Mrs. R. W. Cur- bow, vice presidents; Mrs. George R. Martin,, secretary; Mrs. Annle C. Wood, stant secretary; Ber- nice Brown McCullar, corresponding tary; and Mr. R. E. L Hall, urer. Mrs. R. E. L. Hall is chairman of the soclal committee, and has been in charge of the ar- rangements for tonight's party. She is being assisted by Miss Ethel Braswell, Miss Sybil Almand, Miss Ruth Youngblood, Miss Mary Phil- brick, Miss Ina Russell, Miss Inez Davidson and Miss Alice Proffit. Patronesses for the dance include Mrs. S. G. Greene, Mrs. Bess Means Jordan, Mrs. W. M. Almand, Mrs. J M. Hendley and Mrs. George Middle- ton. Owing to the death of Sister An- nunclata of the Ursuline Convent, in- vitations are being recalled for a tea planned for tomorrow at Holy Family Day Nursery. The historical costumes ball head- quarters and office of the Washing- ton committee of the Thomas Jeffer- son Memorial Fondatlon has been moved, through the courtesy of the Mayflower Hotel, from the eighth floor to the mezzanine balcony of the hotel, at the main entrance, for the : Before You Buy—See STUDEBAKER for your pocketbook’s sake Careful Handling — The purest of soaps, highly skilled coming week, in order that it may be easy of access to the many purchasers of tickets for the ball Saturday night. Mrs. Rose Gouverneur Hoes, chairman of the ball committee, announces that there are no more boxes left for that occasion, which is in honor of George Washington's birthday, { SOCIETY." and for the benefit of the fund for the purchase of Monticello for the nation, as a memorial to Jefferson. In the New Jersey box, with Mrs.t NO. 2 Can....25¢c Louise Pennington as hostess, will be Mr. and Mrs. Pennington as Gov. Wil- lial Mrs. Treat, S. Pennington of (1803), and his wife: Maj. Gen. and who will go as Robert Treat and his wife, Ephraim Pennington and®others, of the city of Newark in 1656; Mr. Pen- nington Satterthwaite as his ances- tor, Benjamin Franklin; Capt. Robert s P S New Jersey founder with \VASHINGTON. Kornlet The Milk of Green Sweet Corn Makes Delicious Corn Pudding and Corn Fritters Can Dozen $2.75 Magruder Inc. Best Groceries Conn. Ave. and K St. Established 1875 Panss Juuius GARFINCKEL & Co. ON SALE TOMORROW A Small Final Lot of Women's and Misses’ Choice Winter Coats Fur-trimmed At Special, Greatly Reduced Prices E HAVE just received the last of an order which we placed with our best manufac- turers to meet the great demand for our coats this winter. This is a wonderfu.uy fine lot of to the guests. The card tables will be arranged in the drawing rooms. This is to be the largest of the club entertainment for the season, as several hundred guests have been in- vited. Among the honor guests for the District Chapter, International Federation of Catholic Alumnae, and Rev. John M. McNamara, pastor of St. Gabriel's Church. Mrs. T. D, Mc- Carthy, president of the alumnae, will be hostess. Others at the table George Plitt Co., Inc. Beautify Your Home Smart Furniture Low Priced AVE you seen the New, Handsome Furni- ture—for the Living Room, Dining Room, Bedroom, Hall, Den, Library? At Plitt’s you find the unusual piece or suite. All prices are now greatly reduced. Select Spring Furniture during this sale. Papering, Painting, Draperies, Upholstering Deferred Payment Plan 1325 Fourteenth Street C. G. Sloan & Co., Inc. Auctioneers 715 13th Street Extraordinary Sale of a Wonderful Collection of Persian and Chinese Rugs in all sizes and weaves (including several extra large pieces) > AT PUBLIC AUCTION Within Our Galleries 715 13th Street Tuesday, Wednesday and -Thursday February 17th, 18th and 19th, 1925 At 2 P. M. Each Day By order of a prominent importer, who desires to liqui- date part of his stock. Now on View Note—The above collection includes some of the highest grade Chinese rugs and also some extra large sizes not to be found in the regular course of trade. Terms—Cash. C. G. SLOAN & CO., INC., Aucts, operatives and mi- nute attention details. coats made in smart advance styles. THE values are truly remarkable in our Superior Rough Dry FINAL COAT SALE of the scason. Phone Us Today to F STREET CORNER OF 13™ The HOUBE We never quote comparative prices —leaving the judg- ment of values to you. Philipsborn of Courtesy m jal , Costume Suits —have Fashion’s pronounced preference for Spring In the combination you will find wonderful utility—and a display of designing genius that will captivate. With charming grace the long slenderizing lines of the Coat render it practical for separate wear—while with the Dress of its differing material you have a Costume of distinctive character. ] The Costume Suits are presented in many grades—but {for Tuesday we feature this splendid assortment at '$59.75 Charmeen, Kashmir, Lorsheen, etc., combined with Silk—in the radiant tones of Spring—showing color com- binations that are very original—and very effective. Third Floor. fiEE—ZEEEIEEEEE | | | | ) fl