Evening Star Newspaper, April 8, 1926, Page 20

SOCIETY SOCIETY The President’s Son, Mr. John Coolidge, Left Last Evening for Amherst College After Visit Here. R. JOHN COOLIDGE re- turned to Amherst College last evening after spending several days at the White Tlouse with the Pr:sident and Mrs. Coolidge. The Secreta Interior, Dr. Hubert Work, gave a dinner of un usual interest at the Mayflower Hotel last night, with the Ambassa- dor of Great Britain and Lady Isa- bella Howard as guests of honor, Mrs. Lawrence C. Phipps, wife of the senior Senator from Colorado and an old friend of the host, pre- sided with him at the dinner, Sena- tor Phipps also being a guest. Be- sides the Ambassador and Lady Isa- bella Howard, the guests were the dor ot France and Mme. The Attorney General and Mrs. Sargent, the Secretary of Agri- culture and Mrs. Jardine, Mr. Justice McReynolds, Mr. Justice and Mrs. Plerce Butler. Senator and Mrs. John B. Kendrick, Gov. Wallace R. Farrington of Huwali, Representative Theodore E. Burton, Representative and Mrs, Cramton. Representative and Mrs. Allen T. Treadway. Representa- tive and Mrs. Adam M. Wyant, Solici- tor General and Mrs. William D. Mitch- ell, Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs, Robert E. Olds, Assistant Post- master General and Mrs. W. Irving Glover, Assistant Secretary of Com- merce and Mrs. J. Walter Drake, Maj. Gen. and Mrs. M. W. Ireland, Rear Admiral and Mrs. E. R. Stitt, Surg. Gen. and Mrs. Hugh S. Cumming. Gen. Herbert M. Lord of the Bureau of the Budget and Mrs. Lord; Mr. and Carl McCarl, Commissioner of al revenue and Mrs. David H. Maj. and Mrs. Parker W. West, nd Mrs. James F. Coupel, Capt 's. Adolphus Andrews, Comdr. Joel T. Boone, Chairman oore of the Commission of Mr. W. V. Hodges of Dr. Victor C. Vaugh of Foundation, and Mrs. v Dr. and Mrs. Charles Dr. and Mrs. J. Clement Clark of Sykesville, Md Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Sizoo. Col. and Mrs. John H. Carroll, Col and Mrs, Paul Henderson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. Noyes, Dr. and Mrs. Liwood Mead, Mr. and Mrs. Copley Amory, Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant, Mrs. Alvin T. Hert, Mrs. Willlam C. Gorgas, Mrs. M. S§. Oliver, Mrs. Charles T. Lowndes and Miss Kath- erine Munford. and arles Fine Arts Denver, Colo.: the Rockfeller augh of The Postmaster General and Mrs. [ New returned this morning from an Faster visit in their Indianapolis home, where they went to attend the wedding of their niece, Miss Natalie Lombard Brush, and Mr. A. Bennett Gates, which took place Tuesday. Tuncheon Party at French bassy for Le Comte du Nouy. The Ambassador of France and Mme. Berenger had as their guests at Juncheon ‘at the embassy today M Le Comte du Nouy of the Rocke. stitute of New York anand Mme. Le Comte du Nouy, Mrs. George Fhle and Mr. Willlam Phelps Eno. Ambassador of Mexico and de Tellez were at home at the embassy vesterday afternoon to sev- eral hundred -guests, many of them from the diplomatic corps and unoffi- cial soclety. , During the afternoon Senorita Rosita: Renard, a famous Chilean pianist, plaved. Assisting. the Ambassador and Senora de Tellez, who received alone, were members of the embassy staff, who escorted the guests to the dining room for refreshments, to the conservatory, where there 4s a marvelous collection of cacti and other plants native in Mexico. The Mexican room, entirely decorated in the style of that country and filled with treas- ures, also interested the guests. he Secretary of Labor, Mr. James | 1. Davis. who'will entertain at dinner tonight in the Garden of the May- flower, will have =s his gzuests the members of the Sharon basket bail team of Sharon, Pa., which has just won the national basket ball cham- plonship. The Guatemala and Senora de Sanchez Latour have Minister of ter, Miss Starr Eaton, who attends the National Cathedral School; Miss Loraine Coutts of Plainfield, N. J.; Miss Margaret Demler of Providence, R. I.; Miss Helen MacDonald of Plain- field, N. J., and Mr. Clarke Suther- land of Watchung, N. J. Mrs. John H. Smithwick and Miss Mary Smithwick, wife and daughter of Representative Smithwick of Flori- da, have returned to Washington from Panama, where they spent a month. Miss Blanche Wingo is entertain- ing at briage this afternoon in com. pliment to Miss Annunciata Darton, whose marriage to Mr. Willlam James Kerlin will take place Tuesday, April 13.. Additional guests _have been asked to tea and the hostess will be go, Mrs. Darton and Miss Newton. Mrs. Charles D. Walcott leaves for California today for a brief visit to San Diego, Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara, returning early in May. Mrs. Allen, wife of Capt. Henry T. Allen, jr., entertained at luncheon to- day in her quarters at Fort Myer, her guests remaining through the after- noon to play bridge. In the company were Mrs. John L. Hines, Mrs. Ed- ward A. Sturges, Mrs, Rene E. DeR. Hoyle, Mrs. Hamilton S. Hawkins, Mrs. Samuel G. Talbott, Mrs. Jonathan M. Wainwright, Mrs. Douglas Mc- Caskey, Mrs. Way and Miss Way, sis- ter and nlece of Mrs. Hawkine; Mrs. Samuel A. Greenwell, Mrs. Henry T. Allen, Mrs. Robert Beck, Mrs. Jeffer- son R. Kean, Mrs. Charles Kilborn, Mrs. Charles G. Treat, Mrs. Coxe and Miss Hawkins. Mrs. Henry Haywood Glassie and Miss Caffrey will be at home Satur- day from 4 to 7 o'clock, in compli- ment to Mrs, Van Norman. The Bishop of Washington and Mrs. James E. Freeman are in New York for a few dayvs and are at 52 Gramercy Park north. Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Kauffmann had 30 guests to dine with them at Rauscher’s last night, and more than 150 attended the dance which fol- lowed. Mr. Leander McCormick-Goodheart of the British embassy gave a dinner last night at the Club Chantecler for Miss Caroline Story and Miss Mar- garet Flint. Mrs. Cornelius Wagstaff Remsen, New York, has come to Washington to remain until after the marriage of Miss Margaret Flint to Mr. Thomas Emerson Proctor, 2d, which will take place Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Richard Danforth Stimson will entertain at_bridge this evening in their home on Bradley Jane in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Alden Dallas Redfield, whose marriage took place about a month ago. Mrs. Red- field was formerly Miss Elsie Sterns. The Congressional Club_will have kriday and Saturday Specials Broken Lots Broken lots of children's clothing brought about by the Easter rush. at specially reduced prices. In many cases the lots are small, and early shopping is advised. 7 Boys’ Wool-Serge Suits, 1 pair long and 1 pair canceled their soclal engazements | owing to the illness of the latter. | he Minister of Poland and Mme. | inowska were hosts at dinner | Iast night. entertaining in honor of the Speaker and Mrs. Nicholas Long-| worth, the other guests being the Min- | ister of Hungary and _Countess Szechenyi, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Cas- Mr. and Mrs. Porter Chandler, | och de Gooreind and Mr. Dol-' i ator David mall com: . Reed. wife of S was hostess to pany at luncheon yesterday. Deneen, wife of Senator | S. Deneen, has issued invi- | tations for two tea talks, Friday and | Saturd: :fternoons at 4 o'clock in | her apartment at 2029 Connecticut | avenue, when Mrs. Rose R. Anton of | Chicago, who is her house guest, will | tallk on her experience in india. ! | | Representative and Mrs. Charles E. Winter of W at 1671 Madi Sunday, April 18 ing will be at homs avenue northwest from 3 to 6 o'clock m Representative and Mrs. Thaddeus €. Sweet of New York, who occupy | one of the residential apartments at the Mayflower, will entertain at a Jarge dinner there this evening in the Chipese room. for 50. Eaton e an informal ho in their Wardman Park apartment for Easter week. Their guests include their daughter, Mrs. Fred Corey of Buffalo Y.: their schoolgirl daugh- se party Covers will be iaid | short pants. g4 95 Sizes 3 to 5 yrs. Coat and Frock En- sembles, wool flannel and print silk materi- \1;« Spring shades. s to 6 years, ........ M.ss Girls' Spring Coats, fancy and plain wool materials. Slzes. $4.95 3 to 6 years.. 5 AlllWool Serge Coats, with brass or bone huttons. Sizes ’4.95 3 to 5 years... Boys' Tweed Coats, with back belts, 3 pockets, em- blem on sleeves, $4.95 Sizes 3 to 8 yrs. 14 10 10 Extra Special 45 Ascorted Girls' and Boys' Head- wear, very sp«l-l,’lmh BABY COATS In Pink or Blue; smocked. Special Fri- lay and Saturday B3 Bfimm“ %% Washington [§ 1114 G Street @ (7] SILK STORE Phone Main 8306 REMNANT SALE SILKS 49c to ‘42 Yd. Former Prices, 98¢ to $10.98 Excellent assortment of choice lengths for Dresses, Blouses, Lingerie. Trimming and Linings —wanted fabrics and colcrs. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, APRIL 8 1926. GUESTS AT SENATORS’ HOMES HARR . |21l took place last evening at the home S X & Wi NG PHOTOS, MISS MARGARET WRIGHT Visiting in Washington, Miss W guest of Senator and Mrs. ight as the assisted at the tea table by Mrs. Win. [son D. Smith and their daughters of North Carolina, W. H. McMaster of South Dakota. AND MRS, D. W. RUDGERS, est of Senator and Mrs. Kl Mrs. Rudgers as as its guest of honor at the weekly tea tomorrow afternoon Miss Mary Jean Simpson, a member of the Ver- mont Legislature, who will talk on the human and humorous sides of legislation. Merriam-Brandt Wedding In Bride’s Home Last Evening. Miss Eunice Wilbur Brandt and Mr. Gordon Phelps Merriam, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Porter Merriam of Lexington, Mass.,, were married last evening in the home of the bride's mother, Mrs. Schuyler Coe Brandt, at 110 Shepherd street, Chevy Chase, Md., the Rev. Willlam L. DeVries of the Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul officiating. Only members of the two families and a few intimate friends witnessed the ceremony, which was followed by a reception with dancing at the Village Inn in Chevy Chase, D. C. pretty arrangement of palms, ferns and Spring flowers and Miss Katha rine Riggs, harpist, played during and preceding the ceremony. The bride was escorted and given in marriage by her brother, Mr. Schuyler B. Brant, and wore a gown of white georgette crepe heavily beaded in crystals. Her tulle veil was gathered at the back of her head and held by a band of lace which was fastened at each side with clus- ters of orange blossoms, a band of the blossoms being across the front of her head. She carried orchids with a shower of lilles of the valley. Mrs. Robert C. Merriam, a class- mate of the bride at Birmingham School for Girls, was matron of hon- or, and wore flame color chiffon trim- med with gold lace and carried sweet peas in shades of flame, tango and orchid. Mr. A. Wilbur Brandt of Evanston, Tll., brother of the bride, was best man. At the reception after the ceremony Mrs. Brandt and Mrs. Merriam, The house had a | georgette crepe beaded with gold and Mrs. Merriam wore gray georgette crepe. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Merriam started on their weddin trip, the bride, traveling in a navy blue crepe Elizabeth gown with a coat of twill and small visca straw hat in the same shade. They will go first to Richmend. and later to Chimney Rock. N. C., and on their return will temporarily be at home in Washington. Among the out-of-town guests were Mi. and Mrs. Edward Phelps Mer- riam, purents of the hridegroom: Mr. and Mra. W. C. Hill and Miss Hill, Mrs. Charles C. Goodwin, Mr. George W. Emery and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Merriam of Lexington. Mass. Mrs. E. C. Graves of Brookline, Mass.. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Schirmer of Need- ham, Mass.; Mrs. J. O. Powers of Cuba, N. Y., and Mr. Ellis O. Briggs of New York City Miss Louise Lang and Miss Jim Lee Bell, students at the Randolph Macon College, at Lynchburg, spent the Easter holidays' with Miss Luclle Miller, who is a student at George Washington University Law School. at Ogontz School, is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr, and 17. Miss Wherry has been a frequent vm& in Washington, where she ias been the guest of the Chief of Staff and Mrs. John L. Hines. ‘The marlage of Miss Olive Pres- cott; only daughter of Dr. O. Jose- phine Baird,- and Edward William Diggs of Clarendon, Va., and Wash- ington, was solemnized last evening at Tlho’clock. [ @ ceremony was .performed at the Church of the Covenant, with the Rev. Dr. Charles Wood officiating, and was followed by a reception at the is a law student of George Washing- ton University. He has been living at the Bigma Phi Epsilom Fraternity house in Conmecticut avenue. and is also afliated with Phi Alpha Delta. Mr, and Mrs. Woodall will live at 4517 Arkansas avenue. Mijss Verna Lenore . Parson: daughter of Lieut. and Mrs. M. V. Parsons, - will entertain at a ‘“Dove Tea” this afternoon {n her. home. (Continued on Twenty-first Page.) | Miss Betty Ridsdale, who is a senior Burlington Hotel, where Dr. Baird makes her home. Mrs. George Boyce of Bronxvllle, N. Y., is spending this week in Wash ington, : Mrs. Franklyn Mousley has re- turned from a visit with her mother, Mrs. Steve le Giglia, in Norfolk. The marriage of Miss Corinne More- head Boger and Mr. John Oscar Wood- Rare Jewels Fine Watches Gold Ware Silver Ware For nearly a century and rier—since President Jelferson’s administration have enjoyed the f closely identified with y i ith the lal and social life of the capital and nation. Established 1802 of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Derr Boger. Rev. Andrew R. Bird, pastor of the Church of the' Pii grims, ‘officlated. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore orchid georgette crepe over taffeta and carried a bouquet of orchids and roses. The attendants were Miss Jan~ Larkin, thé raid of honor, and Mr. Ralph Harvey Dillon, best man. Mrs. Bogér, mother of the bride, pluyed the wedding music. The brids is a member of an old North Carolina family, being a grand daughter of the late George Phifer Erwin and a great-great-granddaugh ter of Gov. Morehead of North Caro- lina. She {8 a graduate of Central High School and Wlison Normal School. Mr, Woodall, a son of Mr. and Mra. John J. Woodall of Danville, Va., s £ TYE LURE OF THE SEASON'S NEW STYLES SHOW CHARMING STRAP EFFECTS OF MNDERN- ISTIC DESIGNS, NYEVER HAVE THEY Bi.EN SO DELICATE, S0 SLEWDER, S0 BECOMING. FEATURED AT ARTCRAFT = 1311 F STRERT Mrs. Percival S, Ridsdale, Mr. and Mrs. BEdward Eugene Herndon will have as thelr guest over Sunday Mrs. Frank C. 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