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SO ‘New York Society Combines' CIETY. In Boosting J unior League Numbers Volunteer as Sales Folk to Aid in Con- ducting Huge "Store™ to Benefit Worthy NEW YORK, March 13.—If there is one thing *hat members of the Junior League ¢ s srenuous work a & good cause, s is proved by the numbers who have volunteered to act cales folk in one of the est New ratse woney for hospitals, settlement Juntor League helter, homes and the Charity O Rehearsals in retail selling, from behind the counter, and in other functions connected with a bi shop bave been going on for the past week, and if practice makes perfect then there is no doubt as to the proficiency of those who will fill the places for a day Not g L ding harming floorwal @ bevy of model displaying the latest mod & at the special fashion show to b for several hours. Tk , di- | vect from Parls. will be d 30 rannequins, who will take part in af continuous parade from 11 o'clock in the morning to 3 v'clock tn the after. held ! sent out in hune +organization to do ing Tuesday, and | i L the influx of cus tomers will equal any bargain rush of modern times, Younger Set E Somn of the most prom of tih selected to ers, amon Morris, Mis Lanman, Miss GGrace Wrenn, Carcline Clark, “onstanca McCann, Miss Bertha ienkard, Miss Maude Houvier and Michelle B therine A st, Miss Katherine Rogers, Miss Judith Shear- ~r, Miss Betty Ren and M mond Fuller. Others ngage in this work include Mrs. John Stover, Mrs Reginald Townsend, Mrs. Chauncey Truax, Mrs. Henry Holt. Mrs. George Samuel Walky g Mward C. isted. nent miem- have been . Miss Posy urnee, Miss Among t cting tasks are those of the models. The members to do this work have been selected for proficiency, and their graceful presen: tations will equal those of profes- sionals. The following have already heen selected: Mrs. Allen Bakewell, Afrs. John L. Hutton, Miss Gwendolyn s Suzanne Tilton, Miss Drummond, _Miss Helen s Louise Bigelow, Miss Miss Lydia ook Milburn, Miss Nancy Iatsor Helene Fdmonds, Miss Polly W: Miss Hope Hollins and Miss Adele Walker. The committe» ¢ nttend to the distribu ajsed during the day ir ainton Nicoll, M Miller and Madaline Aiss Dor men who will on of the funds lude Miss Lawrence Loulse AMeKeever Miss Teelin Wedding to Unite Noted Families. i« looking forward to the YLorillard, of Gordon 7, though the ¥ A mite «w considerable The wedding Madison, with me flies and « few friend Lorillar sumptuous Winter pl a1 Yemassee, <he is kin to the first Plerre L rd, who laid the foundation of a great fortune the tobacco fiel and was hix famous racing founded T garded by man colony in Amer srandfather was aniong her materns bered the Van Renes Mr. Cronkhite is tk P. Cronkhite of is a_popular member set here. Goes to Attend Steeplechase. An ardent devotec of racing is Sir Ashler Sparks, who sailed recently with Lady Sparks to attend the Granid National ase ¢ Liverpool. Sir is a prominent member hunting set on Long tsland and his co ate at Kyos- set {s thro uests during the season. Te is known figure st all of the United Tlunis meets and 8lso 1s u polo entt The purty I which exclusive ark avenue, an of the vounger rer's | George L. Shearer, Shearer will sail 21 to join the arty in London and later will go to {-ram.._ They will return here later in ths Spring. Social Set in Mourning. Prominent families huve been placed In mourning within th . Mrs. Allee Wing, Wing, died on enus at her h fifth street. B Mr. Wing she wa t Belmont, ji , Mr, and Miss Judit marriage to the widow of A the | |Quota Club Charity. | husband, Mrs. Wing went to Bermuda about three months ago. Shortly after her return, February she became ill and an operation was performed In February at the Wing home. Mrs, Wing had five children by Mr. Bel- mont—Bessie Morgan Belmont, 18 s old, who came out this season, Delmont, 16; Alice Belmont, ia Belmont, 12, and Barbara 10 years old. The funera. 5 held on Wednesday from St. Thomas' Church. Prominent Clubman Dies. Charles Lanler died a few days ugo at the age of 89. For 63 years he had been the senior member of Winslow, Lanier & Co. He was in his usual zood health early in the evening and . Ile was stricken with and died within five min- Three children survive, James . D. Lanier, Mrs. George Evans Turnure and Mrs. Francis R. Apple- ton. Reginald B. Lanier and Mrs. William Averall Harriman children. Mr saruh I ¢ Funeral services afterncon in the nation. harles Lanier was descended from Huguenot refugee some yea were held from I John W > United States, . They settled in County, Va,, and inier married John Wash- ghter. During the Revo- lution es Laniler, great-grand- father of Charles Lanier, was a cap- tain of Cavalry in Col. Willlam Wash- ington’s reciment, and his son, Alex- ander Lanler, dled in the War of 1812. His son. James F. Lanier, was the first of the family to come to New York. For 30 years he was a leading banker here, and, in 1849, with Richard H. Winslow, established the firm that still bears both names. Their son, Charles Lanfer, just de- ceased, was born in Madison, Ind. The latter was a great friend of the late J. P. Morgan. He was a mem- ber of the Union, Knickerbocker and most of the leading clubs. i to Be Host At Tea This Afternoon The Quota Club of Washington will entertain the members of the Interstate Quota Clubs at tea this afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock In the lounge of the Grace Dodge Hotel. Presiding at the tea tables will be Miss Anne Henderson fume. They wiil Miss Florence Tanclll, acobson, Miss N. Barn- s Violet Pancell and Miss Elsie Plerce, Mrs. Jobn G. Capers, president of the Washington Quota Club: R Purman, international B. Olive Coale of Bal- Mrs. Wanda Frev Joyner, founder of Quota: Miss Jessie Dell and Miss Mary A. Lindsley will be in the receiving line. Among the presidents from other citles who are expected to attend ire Miss Margaret Moyer of Allen- town, Pa.: Miss Lura Correll of Can- N Lil Cain of Lillian s Bess , -; Dr. Pug: r. Miss Della Dun- dore, Mrs. Anna Lutz Ferguson, Philadelphia, Miss Sarah Tomiinson, Pittsburgh; Mr: Lenegan, Reading; Mr Mosley of Richmond, Mi ‘Wilcox, Scranton., P M $. Dalrymple, Trento! VanGilder, Uniontown; Mer , Washington, ¥ B. Hall. Wheeling Wilmington; York, Pa.: Iy nell of Sarah ss Dora Dr. Beatrice Miss Lillie Rleta Emer- Katherine Miss Ruth Lock Pa., and Miss son, Appel, In the most select circles the ceremony &s auspsciously heralded by Breewood-engraved Wedding Invitations and Announcements The occasion s one well augured in dts so- cial forms when prior consultation, is held on engraved essentials wwith ‘BRew®D Engravers and Stationers 611 Twelfth Street N.W. ot €t 0 2o cxern 04 vt o o 1217 Conn. Ave. Announces Their Spring Exhibition of Smart Fashions or Women MISS HAR Whose mother, Mrs. John J ELIZABETH HIG( iggins of Rockville, Md. INS, recently announced her engagement to the Rev. James Murdock of that place, the wedding to take place in the near future. Potomac Chapter, D. A. R., To Entertain March 23 The members of the Potomac Chay ter of the Daughters of the Amerlcan Revolution are planning to make quite a soclal occasion of the bridge and five hundred party they are to give in Hecht's Tower Auditorium, Seventh and F streets, at 2 o'clock p.m., Tuesday, March 23, the proceeds of which will be devoted to the annual contribution made by the chapter for educational work. Miss May V. Frey, 1305 Thirty-first rman of the commit- ng the card party in charge, s seelng that nothing is left u; done in the effort to make the occa- sion very attractive in all its features. She 1s soliciting the co-operation of all the D. A. R. members in the District, as well as other friends. Up the Hills or thru the mud THE —will take you with an ease ou can’t imagine until you ave experienced it. 1605 14th St. N.W. Pot. 1673 Now Is the Time Bring your old hats to be cleaned and reblocked in the New Spring ! Styles. Complete Stock of New Spring materials for making Straw Braids 508 11th St. N.W. your own hats. Straw Cloths Everything New in Hat Trimmings mFIaEnu Feath LADIES’ CAPITAL HAT SHOP Main 8322 THELOUVRE 1115 117 F STREET Fashioned By F: ashipn Louvre garments portray the best thoughts of the best designers—expressed with an individuality which gives them ex- clusiveness. _ ‘ Favored Frocks— Beimins $99.50 The Crepes and Prints, of course, dominate and the new colors are all in evidence—presenting a wealth of pleasing effects. Charming Coats— P $29.50 Whether your inclination is for the dressy types or the sports models, the display will win your ap- preciation of unique newness. ming; and all the novelty and staple colors. & Artistic Hats— — Hose of exquisite quality and Underwear of the best modeling are Louvre features. Self and fur trim- Nowhere does fashion express itself so distine- tively as in Millinery—Louvre Millinery—for it is our good fortune to be purveyers of the crcations from the most distinguished studios. In Sports—$7.95 to $22.50 In Dress—$] (.00 to $29.50 At Bridge Luncheon Mrs. Kensey J. Hampton entertain- ed at a bridge luncheon at the Co lumbla Country Club Thursday, wher- the guests incuded Mrs. T. Q. Ash burn, Mrs. John M. Evans, Mrs. H. Ward, Mrs. James Regan, Mrs. Wi ltam Elllott, Mrs. W. G. Ball, Mrs. John E. Munroe, Mrs. Willam H Noble, Mrs. Charles E. Reese, Mrs. James M. Phalen, Mrs. Charles S Shafer, Mrs. Robert Sterrett, Mrs. U. M. Diller, Mrs. Neill E. Balley Mrs. M. J. Gormley, Mrs. Frank H Adams, Mrs. W. S. Rice, Mrs, W. K. Ellis and Mrs. M. B. Willett. Women's City Club Plans Card Parties The Women’s City Club house bet- terment committee, with Mrs. L. B. Swoomstedt, Mrs, Laura A. Bradley and Mrs. Charles H. Cecil co-.chair- men, are arranging a series of card parties for the afternoon and evening of March 18 and 19, respectively, They are assisted by Mrs. Albert Putney, Miss Tillie Vi ltam E. Chambe George Eastment, Mrs. Edgar T. Brown, Miss Myrtle Bunn, Mrs. 12. J. Bren- nan, Miss Elaine Eppley, Mrs., Frank Mack and others. Mr. H. Bradley fi;;idmn Host to Church Men's Club Mr. H. Bradley Davidson was host to the Men's Club of the Bethesda Presbyterian Church and a few invited guests Monday evening. Representa- tive W. 8. Stephenson of South Caro- lina gave a very interesting talk. -Rich shades of Indian poteery are in the cedar brown, flame blueand feather gray of this coat 1 For State Anniversary The Texas State Soclety independ- ence ball, to be held in the hall of nations of the Washington Ifotel Thursday evening, March 25, in cele- bration of the declaration of inde- pendence of Texas from Mexico and the setting up of the republic of Texas, promises to be one of the larg- est State soclety gatherings Washing ton has witnessed. The committee in charge, composed of Mrs. T. 3d- miston, chairman; Mrs. Morris Shep- pard, Miss Alla Clary, Mrs. Luther A Johnson and Mr. Arthur C. Per have a number of subcommittees working under their direction in per-| fecting the various details of the ce bratfon. It {8 the aim of the com mittee to make the affair one of th most_ elaborate the soclety h attempted, and the committee report that several hundred Texans in V ington will attend. Many prominent members will occupy boXes, among whom will be the Senators and Re sentatives of the State. Mrs. T. L. Edmiston will ester- tain the members of her committee Monday evening of the coming week, at which time reports will be had from the various subcommittees and fur- ther plans will be made. The committee of hostesses for the ball has been named, and includes the wives of several members of the Texas delegation in Cong and is as follows' Mre, Dantel E. Garrett, chaimnan: Mrs. Morrds Sheppard, Mrs. Earle B. Mayflield, Mrs. Tom Connally, Mrs. Luther A. Johnson, Mrs. Morgan C. Sanders, Mrs. John C. Box, Mrs. W. C. Harllee, Mrs. M. A. Stearns, Mrs. Kenzie W. Walker, Mrs. Willam McK. Lambdin, M spring color to HART SCHAFFNER A clear, pine-cone green gives dyed fur of this afternoon coat SOCIETY Ben B. Caln, Mrs. Minnie Fisher Cun- ningham and Mrs, Marvin Jones, During the course of the evening there will be a. program of entertain- ment which will be participated in by several members of the soclety. Re- freshments will be served at midnight. In charge of tickets are Miss Anna Blanton, Miss March Box, Miss Alla Clary, Mrs. Leslie De Busk, Miss Car- rie Jones Garrett, Mrs. W. (. Harllee, Mrs. Luther A. Johnsen, Miss Annle Lee Myec Miss Camilla Patterson, al‘l s Marian Smith and Miss Clara Sterzin the fabric and & MARX WOMEN'’S COATS FOR SPRING suggest the smartness of London and Paris Mr. William Tyler Page 3 Guest of Colonial Dames Mr. William Tyler Page House of Representati of “The American’s Creed, the guest of honor of the Colontal Dames at its tea afternoon. Mrs. Page und Dennison Prentice will also b of the club on that afterne Prentice will give o groun « preceding and following the ; “An Analysis of the Amerlcan’s . Page. tor Max guesis “We Fit the Head” Suitable Mourning for Any Need At Your Service Day or Niglt SHENTON Fine Millinery 1309 Conn. Av Rose, ivory and peacock blue weave acobweb check through this Scotch sport coat VERY young,clean.cut line of these coats creates the style atmosphere you asso- ‘ciate with Parisian race meets and exclusive London clubs High colors weave striking patterns through supple tweeds and chevi- ots, sturdy Scotch mixtures, richly bordered woolens There’s fur, too, in the light fold of a collar, the flare of cuffs or hem There's a nation-wide regard for all this beauty It has the quality and value back of it that women know and want Copyright 1926 Hart Schaffner & Marx The Woman s Shop of the Raleigh Haberdasher 1310 F Street