Evening Star Newspaper, April 5, 1925, Page 46

SOCIETY Notable Couple Joims | Diplomatic Circle in The Capital City Mr. Lawson-]ohuston and Bride, Former Miss Gug- genheim, at British Em- bassy. marriages, though not nearly so numerous as they were in past always are among the most interesting hymeneal events, and that of Miss Barbara Josephine Guggenheip, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Solomon R. Guggenheim of he famous sextet of American busi- ness men and bankers, who are brothers, and Mr. John Robert Law- son-Johnston is of special moment in Washington. where her husband is now a member of the staff of the Eritish Ambassador, Sir Esme How- ard. The wedding occurred January » Plaza and was attended by gulshed company which rep- anted the kinspeople of the bride- groom and coiJeagues in the corps. Sir Esme Howard attended the wedding and among were Mr. hart embassy and several Intir . among whom was the “astlestewart, who five years ago married Eleanor May, the elder sister of Mrs, Lawson-Johnston. In- deed, this wedding was a sort of sequel of the former, and the earl crossed the ocean especially to re- turn the compliment paid him by his présent brother-in-law when he mar- ried Miss Eleanor Guggenheim In London. Miss Barbara, though then in school, was an attendant at her sister’s nuptials and the romance, be Zun at this e with the embryo British diplomat, terminated in the| ptable way when the Rev. Win-, op Sargent of Boston presided r the solemn ritua Mr. and Mrs. Lawson a prolonged honeymoon and came to Washington only about three weeks ago. They are establi in_a pleasant domicile on The only brid 2 the foreign this charming International vears, Getty American-born © the British embassy personnel he is rather petite, dark and with ivid coloring and w sparkling man- ner and is already reaping social refully edu- veral lan- Al the ac- the possible of the spent_much Lady Castle- . in the splendid home of the who is seventh in line and direct lineal descent from 1. The strict pfef of the rightful | descends stor’s som, present roval dne of Wind- or claims descent only on the distaff | and through Mary, Queen of{ Scots. But ti arl, who married Miss Eleanor May Guggenheim, cher- | no = ambition as ousting corgge, but is content with his ble lot as lord of a splen did domain, Stewart Hall, near Stewarttown in_County Tyrone of Ireland, where there are 35,000 acres of the best land in that part of Ire- Jand, and with the romantic distine- tion which he claims from the High- Janders in belng the Stuart pretender and the logleal successor of the love Which was lavished on bonny Prince e arl of Castlestewart has other elements romance in his own| sareer, for he was the third son, and{ his fature did not seem any too] roseate. Ho was trained for the army, and went through the World War, ery kind of honor and His two older brothers| of the Ypres campaign, killed within a few weeks of cach other, thus leaving him the title and the ancestral do- main, which, owing to his fortunate marriage, he is able to restore to their ancient glory. Mr. John Robert Lawson-Johnston had not served very long in Wash- before he married Miss Bar- m, but the betrothal | ce in London last Sum- mer. Mrs. Lawson-Johnston has been presented at the British court by heg and has mingled very exten- soclety being an cated abroad and speaks guages with ease and has ishes King ery env were victim and both we in the cosmopolitan British _capital. She is the the former Senator from Colorado, Simon Guggenhelm, and her other uncles ure Isaac, Daniel, Murry and Willlam Guggenheim, all of whom have be prominently indentified with Alaskan development and with important mining operations in Mexico and many of the Western States. Mr. Solomon R. Guggenheim, father of Mrs. Lawson-Johnston, has large in- terests in Utah and Nevada copper mines. Mr. LawsonJohnston comes of a well known family of Kent. He 1s the brother of that Sir George Lawson- Johnston, high sheriff of Bedforshire, and an illustrious stateman and philanthropist of London. Sir George married Lady Edith Laura St. John, daughter of the Earl of Bledloe, and their home in Portman Square is a cognized social center of London. Lady lith Laura Lawson-Johnson came to New York for the wedding, and accompanfed the voung couple to Florida, where she spent a few weeks before salling for home. At pres- ent an attache of the embassy, Lawson-Johnson is beginning usual way in British diplom: spent the office and first foreign this ab; have ble regard dignitari there for to make a the future diplomatist. Mme. Herriot, wife of the French premicr, has given up a large part of her life to philanthropic work and to the advancement of the cause of women Garden Dances Tea 4:30 to 6 o'clock Cover Charge, $1.00 | Vice President, { Fry, Including Tes. Saturdeys and Holidays, $1.50 | Dinner Dances | 7109 0Clock || Service a la Carte |l Supper 10 o’clock to closing Cover Charge, $1.00 Baturdays and Holidays, $1.50 Vincent Lopes Orchestra Georgia State Club Plans for State's D. A. R. Members Extensive preparations are being made by the Georgia State Club to entertain the visiting Georgla dele- gates to the annual Daughters of the American Revolution Congress, April 21, Mrs. Julius Talmadge, State regent of Georgia, has advised C. B. McCul- lar, president of the Georgia State Club, and Mrs. R. E. L Hall, chairman of the entertainment committee ar- ranging the affair, that practically all of the visiting delegates will be guests of the local Georglans on that evening. The reception will be held at the Washington Club, 1701 K street northwest, which will be suitably decorated for the oocasion. The re- ception in honor of the Georgla D. A. R. ladies will be held at 8:30 o'elock, followed by a musical pro- gram. Dancing will be had from 10 to 1 o'clock, and card tables will be arranged for those desiring to play cards, The musical program will be ar- ranged by the Homer L. Kitt Co., and Mr. George McCauley, member of the Georgla Club, will have active charge of the musical program. He will be accompanied in his banjo selections by Miss Erma Calvert. The musical program will be broadcast. Maj. S. Gordon Green has charge of the radio operation. Mrs. R. E. L. Hall has charge of arrangements. All Georgians and thelr friends are invited. P!‘omennde Concert at Mayflow:r Tomorrow Night A number of box parties and “audi- ence parties” are being arranged for the promenade concert tomorrow eve- ning, at 8:30 o'clock at the Mayflower Hotel. This is the third concert In the Spring festival series of all- American artists, under the direction of Mrs. David Allen Campbell, chair- man of the muslc department of the National Council of Women. The two preceding concerts have brought out brilliant audiences and tomorrow eve- ning many prominent Washington people will attend in special compli- ment to Miss Katharjne Foss, daugh- ter of former Representative (ieorge Edmund Foss of 1llinois, Miss Foss being one of the three artists on the program. Mrs. John F. Gaynor will be hostess to a party at the concert in honor of Miss Foss, who is her house guest. Mr. N. C. Barnes, director of music in the public schools of Wash- ington, will occupy a box, and one has also been taken by Mrs. Blanche Fooze. The season box holders will also en- tertain parti Cazd{Darty A nonscd By Esther Chapter. O.E.S. The card party of Esther Chapter, Eastern Star, which will be given at Wardman Park Hotel Wednesday, April 15, at 2 o'clock, under the pa- tronage of the wives of the President, cabinet and official cifcle, has committee chairmen: Mrs. George Roscoe Davis, Mrs. H. Quircllo, Mrs. Wallace Streeter, patronesses; Mrs. Percy Gibbon, ar- rangements for reservations of tables of bridge, mah-jong and five hundred; Mrs. J. Harry Philips, prizes; Mrs. Joseph Bryant, candy: Miss Mabel Botsch, executive chairman; Mrs. James McQueen, vice chairman, and Mrs. Albert Shafer, tickets May B_ail Sponsored By U. D. C. Chapter The members of the Stonewall Jackson Chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will glve a May ball at Wardman Park Hotel, Friday, May 1, for the benefit of the chapter's general rellef and memorial work and are making every effort to insure that the affair will be a great success socially and finan- cially. Mrs. Benjamin Soule Gantz is presi- dent of the chapter, Mrs. Frank Mor- rison, chairman of the ball commit- tee; Miss Marle McGuire, vice chair- man; Mrs. Henry G. Clay, chairman of the patroness committee; Mrs. Stephen Lyman Tabor, vice chairman; Mrs. Charles E. Bruce, chairman of men's committee, Mrs. William T. Nishwitz, vice chairman; Miss Helen Montgom- ery, chairman of the voung ladles’ committee; Miss Lucinda Jennings vice chairman: Mrs. James F. Johneon, chairman of reception com- mittee; Mrs. J. Danfel Fry, chairman of press committee; Mrs. Elizabeth Loud, vice chairman; Mrs. Frank 8. Long, chairman of favors, and Miss Pauline Gates Long, vice chalrman WMISS FRANCI Spending her Spring vaeation with her parents, M NOBLE JONES, . and Mrw. George Noble Jonew, at their home In Chevy Chaxe, Md. Women's Home Club to Give Dance and Card Party The Women's Home Club will give its annual dance and card party Wed- nesday, April 15, at the Washington Auditorium, Eighteenth and New York avenue, Mrs. R. B. Shaw and Mrs, E. P. Hinkel, who have just returned from Florida are planning many surprises for those who attend the dance. Mrs. Charles Miller and Mrs. Walter H. Haring will have charge of the card- room. The list of patrons and patron- esses includes Mrs. Auguste Busard, Mrs. Lizzie Calver, Mrs. Appleton Cady, Mrs. ( sa, Mrs. J. W. Hayes, Mrs. E Hinkel, Mrs. Charles Miller, Mrs. Walter Haring, Mrs. William Neuland, Mrs. Joseph Royal, Mrs, Frances Ward, Mrs. R. B. Shaw, Dr. Grafton Balley, Dr. Robert McCyllough, Dr. Russal Talbott, Capt. Chisholm and Mr. Gibbs L. Baker. Alpha Chi Omega Group Plans 3-Day Session Here The convention of the Atlantic Province, Alpha Chi Omega Sorority, will meet in Washington Saturday. unday and Monday, April 11, 12 and 13, in the Chinese room at the May- flower Hotel The Atlantic Province comprises ac. tive collegiate chapters Including Al legheny College, Meadville, Pa. England Conservatory of Music. Bos; ton; Bucknell University, Louisburg, Pa.; Syracuse University, Syracuse, N. Y.; Brenau College, Jamesville, G University of Pennsylvania, Philadel- phia; University of Vermont, Burling- ton, Vt.; University of New Hamp- shire, Durham, H.; University of Alabama, Tuscallosa, Ala, and nu- merous alumna chapters. The president of Atlantic Province and the presiding officer at the con- vention sessions will be Mrs. Harold W. Whittaker, Buffalo, N. Y. The hostesses of the convention are: Washington Alumna Chapter, Alpha Ch{ Omega, Miss Betty Lee, president, 1340 Randolph street northwest; M 7 T7E LOUVRE 1115 1117 F STREET Preparatory for Easter We shall give our best service during this week to make deliveries of your selection in time for Easter wear. New Frocks You'll find many new designs appealing to you here—in the Printed and Plain Crepes, etc. —of unique color combinations and effective embellishing—creating original motifs. and exclusive $25.00 10 $125.00 ‘The Louvre New Coats Both the Sports Top Coats—and the Dressier models—in charming colors, distinctive styles and superior craftsmanship. Most of them with single or serial bands of Summer fur—and elegantly lined. Beginning at $29.50 The Louvre New Hats The very latest production of the leading studios—whose creations find outlet in Washing- ton through The Louvre. “Different” describes them—and distinctive individuality marks each shape and trimming effect. Dress Hats $1(.00 to $35.00 Sports Hats $7.95 to $] 3.50 New | Melvin Prentiss, secretary; Miss Julia Seargeang, vice president Miss Frances Allen, Mrs. Anne Brochius, Mrs. Harold Sadler, Miss Constance Newell, Miss Janice Fenton, Miss Akanda Hoover, Miss Cola Nelson, Miss Emma Brown, Mrs, W. F. Hamm, Miss Florence Armstrong, Miss Myra Jones, Mrs. W. F. Enfleld, Mrs. C. H. Heacock, Miss Hortense Miller, Miss sther Cottingham, Miss Helen Tr maine, Mrs. Chester Leasure and Mrs Mary Emma Marshall, 1867 Monroe street northwest, editor of The Lyre, the official magazine of Apha Chi Omega Features of program include a re- ception at the White House by Mrs. Coolldge, Saturday morning, April 11; luncheon, Saturday, at the Women's University Club; banqguet, Saturday evening, Mayflower Hotel; Easter ob- servance, Chinese room, Mayflower Hotel, Sunday morning Monday, business s at Senate restaurant Mount Vernon jons, luncheon and a trip to CREER D. ¢, APRIL 5 Pen Women's League In Special Program Saturday. April 25 Authors' Breakfast at Mny- flower Hotel, With Unique Features, Prospective Pop- ular Attraction. The authors’ breakfast of the League of American Pen Women has become one of the popular annual Spring functions of Washington. The date this year is Saturday, April 25, at the Mayflower, at 1:30 o'clock. Mrs. Harry A. Colman, national presi- dent and chairman of the breakfast, announces that the musical program has been arranged by Phyllis Fergus. A unique feature will be the service of 12 pages, Miss Ruth Colman, chair- man, who will wear costumes repre- senting cross-word puzzles. This group includes Miss Virginia Frye, Miss Delphine Barr, Miss Eunice Taylor, Miss Colene Du Puy, M Inez Moore, Miss Eleanor McAuliffe, Miss Ruth Howard, Miss Irene Langford, Miss Clarice Busch and Miss Pauline Burton. A long list of notables have already made reservations, among them Mr. 8. S. McClure, Mr. Walter H. Seeley, editor of Success, and Mrs. Seeley, Col and Mrs. Jasper Brady, Miss Laura Harlan, Mrs. Marian Leland, Mre. George Seibold, Mrs. Louis Seibold, Mrs. Laura Lee Davidson., Mrs. Burr Mrs, Nellle E. Fealy and Amy Blanchard, Dr. Fred q Mrs. Bales Warren, Mrs William Phillips and guest, Miss Mar- garet B. Shotwell and guest, Mrs Lewis B. Thompson, Mrs. W. I, Den- nis, Dr. Clara Barrus, Mrs. Fulton Lewis, Mrs. Mina Van Winkle and guest, Miss Mary Temple and five Kuests, Miss Edna Worthley Under- wood, Miss Grace E. Frysinger, Mrs. Harlan Stone, Mrs. John C. Merriam, Mrs. Caroline C.. Harlow, Mr. Leo P. Harlow, Miss Lizette Reese, Miss Roselle Mercler Montgomery, Miss Virginia MecCormick, Miss Virginia Lyne Tunstall, Miss Isabell Fisk Co- nant, Mtas Sallie Bruce Kinsolving, Miss Ruth Mason Rice, Mrs. Monro, also Mre. Walker, who & table for |the D. A. R.: Mrs. Charles Taylor, B .AxNouNCE the happy advent of Cupid’s culminating conquest by artistic achiev ements in Wedding Invita- tions and Announce- ments, Brewood-en- graved. They con- fer distinction on good form. “Brewmn Stationers and Engravers 611 Twelfth Street N.W. L e e o A (P C D D xweD DA D 7 PP - L Yo i Atreets w. 614 Twelfth Street <<% Cherry Blossoms Are In Bloom Also Beautiful Large Easter Hair Hats $ I 0.00 = $ I 6.50 EER Hair Hats lead the vogue in Millinery H S Fashions for Easter. A seemingly endless se- lection here—smartly flowered, ribbon or lace trim- med, in a host of becoming styles that will appeal to the Miss, Young Woman or Matron, in just the color to harmonize with the Easter costume. WE SPECIALIZE IN EXTRA LARGE HEAD SIZE HATS $5.95 to $15.00 Exquisite Untrimmed HAIR HATS $3.98, $5.95 to $12.95 The miss or young woman who seeks individ- uality will note a big saving and a real satisfaction in choosing her Easter millinery here. What a pleasure —to select a becoming shape from the largest stock in the city, choosing her trimmings and having her hat trimmed free by our staff of expert milliners. Colorful BANGKOKS and Fine PEANUT STRAWS The leading sports hats of the season, now much in demand by the smartly dressed Miss and Young Woman. $3.98 to $10 Gage Tailored Straws -$5.00 to $7.95 A full line of styles and colors. Five extra large head size styles to choose from. Ideal hats for busi- ness and street wear. Largest selection in the city \ to choose from. 1925 PART SOCIETY Mrs. Samuel R. Davis, Miss Bertha Wolfe, Miss Grace White, Mrs. Samuel M. Meck, Miss Wolfson, Mrs. M. Cher- rler, Mrs. Breckinridge, Mrs. Charles Bond, Mrs. McNeal, Mrs. Sarah Sum- ner, Mrs, Grace Porter Hopkins, Mrs. Wiillam Coulling, Mrs. Hamilton, Mrs. Richenback, Mrs. John White, Miss Leonore M. de Grange, Mrs. A Atwood and guest, Dr. Lulu Hunt Peters and Mrs. James Hagerman. There will also be a Short story ta- ble and political study table, Mr. Manchester and Mrs. Newman hav a full table. Others entertaining are: Mrs. Frye, Susie Rhodes, Mrs. Ray, Mrs. Brumbaugh, Mrs. Bloedorn, Mrs! 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And, last of all, you come to choose your Easter Accessories—Ilittle things having great weight in your Spring wardrobe. With the costume as a background, begin with the flower—go next to the scarf, then proceed to the handbag, and then to hose. Plan for harmony and fashion-new- ness. Pouch purses, fringed carnations and pas- tel jewelry tell the style-story right as it is un- folded here. Fine Chiffon Hose / Bags Scarfs Imported Jewelry / : H andkerchiefs : Perfumes A Special Easter Offering of New Coats and Frocks 25 ROCKS in Canton crepes, crepe-back satins, crepe de chines, printed crepes, georgettes and Kasharine, in a wonderful selection of beautiful models for Easter wear. All the new shades, many of which blend with the coats and make lovely ensembles. . Misses’ sizes, 14 to 20. Women's, 36 to 46. 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