Evening Star Newspaper, April 26, 1925, Page 50

SOCIETY. New York Society Charmed By* Genulne Love Matches” e Two Recent.Engagements Accepted as Proof That Romance Is Not Dead—Personal NOteS (7{ Interest. leaves fall and undoubtedly. will be celebrated at Newport. NEW YORK, April been written about the riages arranged in soclety g c.mL say that romance is dead in the Unique Society Event. smart set when considering the an A unique departure in_ socic nouncement of the engagement of |tertain was the First Miss Muriel Vandervilt to Frederic | bal ently under auspices Cameron Church, jr., and of Miss Friendly ~Aid 3 Abby Rockefeller to David M the song writers have it, ton, jr only a few block: 2 Both were love matches as ardent |ing First ; as that of the boy in the poem who [a million miles apart in social meets the girl at the old mill strean: | This was the first time within 1 and carves two hearts on a willow |ory the oldest inhabitant of the Tree. And society seems to enjoy this | ¥mart set that the charmedgircle was sort of thing with the same zest as hed away over to the extreme aid the villagers of verse who cheered Side, the affair taking place in so loudly when the barefoot boy and | new Godd Gymnasium, 599 | sun-kissed maid plighted their troth avenue. The success exceeded within the shadow of the moss-grown tions and the fete may be re- church. call of true affection ap. d socner or later. parently 1 th the trapshooting ‘contest at ~Mugh has state mar but who the First is u THE. SUN Mid-April Bride l DAY STAR Head of G. A. R. and Staff Honored by *Juniors” The allied junior orders of the Grand Army of the Republic in the; District of Columbia honored the new department commander, Hosea B. Moulton. and staff, of the Department of the Potomac, G. A. R., and Miss Augusta Bz Palmer, the new depart- ment vresident of the Woman's Re- lief Corps, and staff; with a reception at Hotel Raleigh last night from 8 to 11 o'clock, followed by dancing un- til 12 o'clock. There was a large attendance of members and their fam- ilies, including many members of the G. A. R. and offiters of the several organizations. In the recefving line in the green room were Department Commander Moulton and staff, and Miss Palmer, department president of Woman’s Relief Corps, and staff. Musical selections were rendered dur- ing the receiving hour. Judge Moul- ton, the new commander, and Miss Palmer received many messages of congratulations from those who were unable to be present. The officers of the junior orders present were Commander Willlam Rosser of Wil- liam B. Cushing Camp, No. 30; Lincoln Camp, No. 2, and Warren G. Harding Camp, No. 5, Sons of Vet erans, U. S. A.; Miss Helen F. Down- ing, president of Cushing Auxiliary; Miss Anna Hage, president of Lllen Spencer Mussey Tent, No. 1, Daugh- s of Veterans; and Mrs. . L. Hull- WASHINGTON D. . C, APRIL 26 and Mrs. E. H. R. Davis, Mrs. Sophie J. Bergner, Mrs. 1. A. Bontz, Mrs. L. F. Champion, Miss Edna Davis, Miss Marle Marks, Mrs.- Anna J. Marks, Miss Loulse Cameron, Miss Marjorie Maynard, Mrs. M. Hartley, Mrs. May A. Watts, Mr. J. Clinton Hiatt, Mr. | Horace J. Phelps, Mr. James W Lyons, Mr. George Francls Willlams, Mr. Everett F. Warner, Mr. F. DeGroot, Mr. T. F. Johnson, Mr C. M. Overack Admiral A. Nichol- son, Mr. James ‘W. Murphy, Mr. Chancy O. Howard, Mr. C. R. Stauf- fer, Mr. E. S. Walker, Mr. A. J. Webb and Mr. R. M. Brennan. Mr. James W. Lyons, chairman of invitations, was assisted by Mrs. E. H. R. Davis and Mr. Frank L. Nusbaum. Palms and blooming plants were tastily ar- ranged for the occasfon in the recetv- ing room. Ambassador Takes Box For Sport Club Event Ambassador Giovanni di Martini; wife and members of his staff* from the reservation for a box at the next athletic night of the National Capital Sporting Club to be given at the Washington Auditorfum April 28 in honor of Johnny Dundee, a native of | Italy and friend of Premier Mussolini, who will box Honey Boy Finnigan of Boston 10 rounds. ‘Washington society is taking to boxing as conducted by the exclusive Italian Embassy have made a |~ SETETRRgERasEuEEIs | 1925—PART 2. new club that has Washington's new auditorfum as its arena. New York soclety leaders have long been pa- trons of this sport, the boxing bouts for the benefit of the milk fund being one of the events of the season. How- ever, it was not until the organization of the National Capital Sporting Club, it {s sald, that women of this city have cared to attend. Many reservations of boxes have been made, including those for Mr. Edward Beal McLean, Mr. G. Logan Payne, Mr. Harry Wardman, Mr. Tom Banes and Representative and Mrs. Fred A. Britten. Dundee, who was entertained by the Prince of Wales and other nota- bles on his recent trip to Europe, will be entertained at the Congressional Country Club today. He will be re- ceiyed at the White House tomorrow and tomorrow night will be given a dinner party at the Occidental Hotel which the Italian Ambassador is ex- pected to attend. In California 2,500 women licenses to sell real estate. are Y. W.C. A Poster Contest For One Week’s Resldence at VACATION LODGE or KAMP KAHLERT Contest Closes May 11th For Teformation, Phone Fr. 9682 SOCIETY. Approximately 100,000,000 atos bile trailers are used in the Units States. Japan and Formosa buy about 71 per cent of the eggs exported fron China. LEGHORN & STRAW HATS CLEANED and REBLOCKED Let us clean and reblock your old straw and leghorn hats in one of the new spring styles. We will make it look like new. Complete Selection of New Spring Materials Save money by making your own hats. Everything new in hat trimmings—Flowers and Feathers. ; Large sclection of advanced styles in ladies’ hat rames. Straw Braids—Straw Cloths Ladies Capital Hat Shop 508 11th St. N. W. Main 8322 4§ — president of Harding Auxiltary. »mmgnder H. W. Rutledge of Sons of Veterans, . and Mrs. Sadle P. Woltz, lent of Division Auxiliary. Committee on arrangements was composed of Dr. Adelbert A. Taylor, chairman; James W vice c , secretary; . E. H. R Downing, Mrs. Mrs. Mamie P, Dor- A. Wingate, Mrs. I. L. Hullings, Com mander Willlam Rosser, Commander John E. Stirke, Commander L. R. Niswonge . A.. DeGroot, Ad miral_A. . Horace J. Phelps and Charles S. Davis. On the reception committee were Miss Jennie L. Hamilton, chairman, i 3 €ove, L. L. at hand, signs of Miss Vand nmer are clearly seen nu.;g,me iz estates on that p ound of the smart set. J. P. Fairchild won the ch in the shoot, in| which Known sportsmen took pa Country Homes Opened. and Mrs. J. P. Morgan, n in this city and at during the greater part of the \\HI((‘I have opened their | e at East Island. There I entertainments there | ason, but ost of th vill be devoted to vachtin Engaged. Miss Muriel d of which somewhat premature tional interest, 1 what of a sur Vanderbilts INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN . B. Yoses & Soms Established 1861 F Street and Eleventh e Mr, \\l\t»! Jekyl | MRS. EDWARD CANNADAY HALBAC | Married in the Cleveland Park Con- | gregational Church. April 15, and be- | * fore marriage Miss Dorothy D. Wil- son of 2747 Macomb street. attainment Vanderbilt is heiress to many mill and also the great-great-grandda ter of Commodore Vanderbilt founded the fan:ily fortune. She is related, thiouzh one source other, to many of the neble h of Europe. She is a first cousin of the Marquis of and of Lord Ivor and C! er Churchill The Countess Szechenyi another relative, as is the former Duchess of | Mariborough, now Mme Balsan. Zer aunt Mrs ric nile others of the “orneli v e W ) bilt Whitney derbilt and Mrs. Robe v | | who | (¢ engagement of Josephine 1 Por- bbs_Van Name of New Haven, Conn. Miss Porter is a daughter of the late John Addison | Porter, secrets RO President McKin- | ley, and a at-granddaughter of Yoveph Earl Sheflield, founder of the Sheffield School of Yale University. a niece of Samuel Rossiter Betts of 270 Park avenue Her mother was formerly Miss Amy Betts, of this city, daughter of the late George F. Betts and granddaugh- ter of the late Samuel Rossiter Betts. g v is u nephew of s of New Haven sociate professor of chemis The wedding will take place early in the Summer. Miss Lili;an .Cl'\enou;eth To Give Musical and Tea Miss Lilli musical tea place next Furniture Carpets announced _the her daughter, 58 ter. to ph G Linens Upholstery Floor Covering Department On Monday, April 27th, theFloor Covering Section Will Inaugurate a Sale of Tremendous Importance More Than 700 Rugs in This Sale Our stock of Domestic Floor coverings—with the exception of Summer Rugs and one price-restricted line—will be greatly reduced for quick clearance. Never before have there been such attractive values offered in the many grades of Rugs to be found on our floor. Worsted Wiltons of three grades, Wool Wiltons of two grades, Seamless Axminster rugs of three grades and Tapestry Brussels Rugs—all are included in this Sale and all are remarkable values. Prices are listed as follows: Worsted Wilton Rugs . The Ultra-Fine in Domestic Floor Coverings Grade No. 1 : - Grade No. Regular Price .$130.00 85.00 23.50 of the boats in commission and before | Iall the family will take a cruise on | the famous Corsair, which probably will be extended Mediterranean | e o5 | Waters | Jarquey John W. Davis, former Ambassador f ke | to Great Britain, and recent candi- family | gate for President on the Democratic 16| ticket, who, with Mrs. Lavis, has been stopping at the Plaza here for | several weeks, has opened his coun- | try home, Mattapan, at Locust Valley. He recently leased a large apartment ing shown a great |i; this city, which is expected to be and amateur, theat- | pecupied when the social season be. ¥ those of the Junior | gine next Winter. but in 19 Mr. Davis will be one of the guests £ honor at the annual dinner of the il ,the | Unjversity Club _in Brooklyn to avenue. his | Washington and University on most brilliar \]Jll] 30, He w lass of 1892 at W Miss Vanderbilt has been very ac PERFECTLY at- tuned to the artistic pageantry of the occasion are the Brewood-engraved forms that an- nounce the happy event. For distinc- tive wedding annowncements and invitations, consult “BRew@mD Stationers and Engravers 611 Twelith Street N.W. m Vande town house,-666 Fifth party was one of the events of the season Mr. Church comes of an old New | England family, is a col of note and one of the men of h was 1919. He played on the \d(\IV\ foot bull team. During the war he en ' the Naval Reserve, was pro- | mnote A! to the rank of lieutenant, junior grade, and was assigned to duty on royer in the war zone abroad. graduation from the nm\:xw\\ de a trip , then red the siness with Church is while Miss Vanderbilt no definite date ha been for . the Church-Vanderbi wedding, it will take place befor at’ this time cupy their country set I Miss Sparks, agement was announc is one of the most po '!n members of the yvounger set & 1 devotee of outdoor sports. expect 1 Chenoweth will give a place - home in Meridis Sunday from 4 until o'clock. Mrs. Harrison, wife of Sena -|tor Pat Harrison: Mrs. Quin, wife of Representative Percy Quin; Mrs. Lowrey, wife of Representative B. G and Mrs. Henry Davidson, | Lowrey, all of Mississippi, and Dr.| | Jr.. who are now traveling in Egypt.|Florence Armstre ill alternate at! ; ire to become residents of the Oyster |the tea table and will be assisted in colony. They have purchased |the dining room by Mrs. Clifton Clark, i} Eorcroyivronecty id, | Miss Mary Bringhurst, Miss Justine | plan to make several changes which | Roseman, Miss Mary Lee Goddard and \lll add to the beauty of the estate. | Mrs. Charlton Cl: Mrs. John Addison Porter of 570| Prominent musicians will render a nue and Pomfret, has | program throughout the afternoon. 304 cw-«-m:-a«ai-;-:-.’-iz-] B e 204 S e a0 B0 0 and, it is PED€s b+ € <ot 393 cxers Berr € an's L T & “onn., omsmsna Size 8.3x10.6 .. LR 20.75 1400 36x63 .. Grade No. 3 " Ol . b e 5130100 SBTAOW- C ... oo otisivimicrs T s s stinan), L2000 6x9 .. 83.50 3663 ... .cimem 21.75 27x54 . e . 14.00 Wool Wilton Rugs Splendid, Durable and Beautitul Grade No. Grade No. Size Regular Price Regular Price OX12 . niine ime orisinians $102.50 $88.00 8.3x10.6 cecveaaencnnaa. 9450 82.50 6D . iecmnhaosmupsn 64.75 60.00 4.6x7.6 ..cevu.. 38.50 33.25 36x63 . 18.00 15.75 27x54 . 11.50 10.00 119.00 75.75 47.50 4.6x7.6 .. 36x63 ... 27x54 138.00 97.50 54.00 25.00 16.00 cteescan cccee coemesn this 1925 Six? This Coach *1075 Touring $890 Special $98.75 93.00 62.50 18.00 12.25 ccesecccncotme srmmwess siemme o, .o ® sitelere orote - Size Oxd 2o 838x106 - ......... 4.6x7.6 ... 36x63 . 27x54 . Special $83.50 7750 53.00 31.00 15.00 9.50 Special $73.00 68.50 45.50 29.00 12.25 8.00 oo F NOT—you will be doing yourseif an injustice if you buy any car with- out driving this Six first! Recent improvements give it a new performance little short of amazing! Axminster Rugs (All Seamless) Soft and Luxurious of Pile, Pleasing to Grade No. 1' ‘(Made in One Size Only.) Size 9x12. Regular Price, $85.00. Special, $65.25. : Grade No. _ Grade No. 3 Regular Price Regular Price $62.00 $57.00 8.3x10.6 ... 57.00 56.00 6%9 .. .c.- 35.50 52.00 e 4.6x6.6 ..... 19.50 8.3x10.6 ..... 4775 39.50 the Eye Size OEl2 9x12 .. DRICK MURPHY, Irxc. .U MURPHY, Presiogay DISTRIBUTOR® 1835 14th Street Potomac 1000 Spectal $49.75 45.75 28.75 15.50 7.50 3.75 Special $41.75 Size o AL otee s s e cece e ciume 2Tx54 L oorernnn 525 SORBE L T 15000 . 1208 Tapestry Brussels Rugs Inlaid Linoleum . . Special Regular Price peci Regular Price e S R e T $3.75 aoire vand e o 280 133 5165 square vard Wwwum>m'r«mmmemuam INQUIRE ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN Special $1.30 Square Yard cee . oren