Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1926, Page 66

* Shearer, e SOCIETY. d J :xinior League to Present ' Program of Artistic Merit New York Society Looking Forward to January Ball—Winter Sports at Tuxedo Park Also Attract. 'W YORK, December 11.—An en- terfainment which, in addition to be- ingjone of the smartest affairs of the n, will possess outstanding artis- derit is the annual Junilor League Ball for the benefit of the Junior league Shelter on January 14 at the Hotel Astor. A number of features is in the making for the “All Baba Ball,” as the event has been named. Well known members of the younger set are busily rehearsing the roles they will perform, and a brilliant en- semble is promised. . Among the most colorful of the numbers will be a series of specialty dances at midnight under the direc- tion of Miss Lila Stewart. Music will be furnished for this scene by mem- bers of the Junior League, who, cos- tumed as the “Forty Thicves” of the Arabian Nights' tale, will sing from stalls at each side of the stage. The selection of the cast will be based entirely on merit and the tests which those who aspire to parts have to undergo equal the requirements in a Broadway show. This year's pro- visional members and last year's ac- | gec tive members were put through the ordeal this week. The chairman of the league ball is Mrs. Frank P.-Shepard. Those on the entertainment committee are Mrs. Willlam F. Cogswell. vice chairman, and Mrs. Stafford Hendrix, Mrs. Hoad- ley Willis, Mrs. Willlam M. Almy, Mrs. Reginald Townsend, Mrs. Roger Tuckerman, Mrs. Reginald Willls, Miss Carolyn Clark, Miss Lydia Da mun, Miss M. Symphorosa Bristed, Miss Claire Birge, Miss Rachel Ham- mond, Miss. Marjorie Cleveland and Mrs. Edwin P. Grosvenor, who is again designing the. invitations and program COVer. . . Among the members of the league who are expected to appear in the en- tertalnment are the Misses Rose Auch- incloss, Bessie~ Belmont, . Elizabeth Benjamin, Louise Bigelow, Virginia Copperthwaite, ~ Katherine Dallett, Claire Dinsmore, Ruth . Fahnestock, Genevieve Fox, Victoria Frelinghuy- sen, Margaret Hatch, Dorothy Mil- burn, Anne Parsons, Helen Parsons, Pey Phipps, Mary Potter, Sally Prate, Rullprmyn. Winifred Rocke- feller, Henrfette Rossiter, Judith Katherine Steele, Nancy Whitney, e % Catherine Voorhees, Mary Cal ‘Bedford, Marian Batterman, Lucle Temple Biddle, Betty Bliss, Eleanor Boardman, Hope Borden, Mary M. Breckinridge, Sylvia Brewster, Edna Brokaw, Edith Darrach, Pauline Dodge, Dorothy du Bols, Elizabeth Eldridge, Corstance Fox, Elizabeth Frothingham, Margaret H. Gallatin and Rachel Hammond. Winter sports at Tuxedo Park al- ays have aroused great interest among the members of society, and this season’s program will outdo all others since the war. There will be an unusual number of soclal events accompanying the coasting, skating and toboggannisk planned by mem- bers: of the exclusive colony. Henry 1. McVicker i§ chairman of the skat- ng committés this year, and h.ofl wold_ Lot “Armory 8. Carhart and Richmond: Telbot. A number of parties will be held on the of the Tuxedo Racquet ol %hich have been and Tenpis Club, o !o&:s committee is under ‘The | gan com the lt‘llm‘cfilun of -3, Insley Blair, with Armory S. Carhart and Samuel Sloan Colt Among the éthier members. The slide will be over the same course as last year, starting from the top of Tower Hill and ending on the golf links near the golf clubhouse. This run s gbout three-quarters of a mile, and the clubhouse at the finish offers opportunity for a few minutes enjoy- ment before the log fire befors mak- ing the return climb.- Nearly ~house hart, Mr, and Mrs. W. Rosseter Betts, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan G. Barnwell, Mr. and Mrs. Anson McCook Beard, Mr, and Mrs. John Insley Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Le Grand B. Cannon, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Foster Carey, Mr. and Mrs. William M. Clearwater, Mr. and Mrs, Samuel Sloan Colt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Coulter, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Cowdin, Mr. and Mrs. », Kingsbury_Curtis, Richard Delafield, Mr, and Mrs, Casimir de Rham, Mr, and Mrs, Frederic de Peyster Foswer and Mr. and Mrs. George Upham be a number of parties before the Tuxedo folks depart for the Southern and Northern resorts. Colorful celebrations o and New Year's are being planned. The Beaux Art Ball, follow. ing the custom of years, will be one of the most bewitching fetes offered to the smart set. It is to take place at the Hotel Astor on January 28, and wifl be presented as “A Fete in Old New Orleans, 1800.” The setting se- lected by the Beaux Arts Architects, under whose auspices this affalr is held,: affords full . scope for artistic hesuty, for which this organization is famous. The locale of the ball, old New Or- leans during those days of French and Spanish control, i a_ subject which lends itself to most elaborate design of decorations and costumes. At the recent annual meeting of the ‘soclety Kenneth Murchison, re- elected its president and again chair- man of the ball committee, announced the important committees that will have - charge of the arrangements. Howard Greenley and James Monroe Hewlett, who have been responsible for the beautiful decorations and pageants of memorable past affairs, again head that important committee, assisted by such well known artists as James Reynolds, C. B. Falls, Put- man Brinley, Edward Trumbell, Willy Pogany, Ernest Peixotto, Chester H. Aldrich and others. ‘Whitney Warren, dean of Beaux Arts Architects, heads the general cofamittee and is in charge of the sale of A large number of them al ready have been allotted to prominent New Yorkers. Arthur Ware is in charge of the publicity and souvenir programs, assisted by John D. Boyd, Frank Crowninshield, George S. Chap- pell, Philip L. Goodwin and Harry Al- lan Jacobs. To each guest will be mailed a day Defore the ball an un- usually handsome souvenir program, with a beautiful cover designed by Edward Trumbell. Mr. and Mrs. Be];nont In Home Here After Summer in Europe (Continued frém Fifth Page.) have gone to New York and will not return until after Christmas. Former Gov. Thomas E. Campbell of Arizona, who is the guest of the retary of the Interior, Dr. Hubert Work, at Wardman Park Hotel, has been appointed commissioner general for the United States. of the interna- onal exposition to be held at; Seville, pain, in October, 1928. ‘The tnembers of the committec who will attend the meet:ng are Mr<. Frederic W. Upham of Chicago, Miss Agnes Reppller of Philadelphia, Mr. John E. O'Brien of Plattsburg, Judge R. R. Matson of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Mr. George Cameron of San Francisco. ol. F. H. Perkins of Kentucky, who hnE fust returned from an extensive tour of the Eurepean countries, is stay: ing ‘at the Lee Houss, where he will remain for the Winter. Capt. and Mrs. Chester ‘Wells have returned after spending five months in Australla. Lieut. and Mrs. John E. Stephens, jr., have arrived from Coronado and are guests of the latter’s parents, Col. and Mrs. Roderick L. Carmichael, for the holidnys. Lieut. Stephens ls'en route to his new station at New London, Conn. Miss Helene Taylor and her brother, Ensign John Barrett Taylor, of Phila- delphia; are spending the week end at the Wardman Park Hotel. Miss Catherine Carr, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Danfel J. Carr, is spend- ing the week end in Annapolis. She attended the dance last evening given by the superintendent of the Naval Academy and Mrs. Nulton for the foot ball squad. Mrs,, Richard Douglas Simmes, 2231 Bancroft place, will have with her for the Christmas school vacation, her niece, Miss Schuyler Dunlop, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. John Dun- 1op of Pasadena, Calif., who will arrive December 16. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Saul are again in their city home, at 2224 Wyoming avenue, after spending the{Bummer in their country place, Tempa, near Ken- sington, Md. Mrs. Harry . rdman_ and her dcughter, Miss Helen Werdman, will arrive on the Olympic December 22 to spend the Christmas holidays with Mr. Wardman at their home in Wash- ington. Miss Helen Wardman has been attending school at Neulilly-sur- Seine this Fall, and Mrs. Wardman has spent the past few months in Paris to be near her daughter. Mts. Hostmann, widow of Dr. Jeannot Hostmann of New York, is visiting Dr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Hil- a;ln their home, in Chevy Chase, Mr. Philllp Morrison Jullien, jr., and Mr. J McLeod Julllen will arrive this week from their studies at the Lake Placid Club School to spend the holidays with their par- ents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Morrison Jullien, in their apartment, at 2400 Sixteenth streef Miss Stuart Newmeyer has re- turned from West Virginia, where she spent several months recuperat- ing after a serious illnes: She is again at 1791 Lanier place. Miss Florence Gibson of Brant- ford, Ontario, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Westel R. Willoughby of 2766 Macomb street, for the holiday sea- son. Mrs, Willoughby entertained a party of 10 at dinner Wednesday t | night for "Miss Gibson. ADOLF 1313 Conn. Ave. Announces Semi-Annual Sale for Monday and Tuesday of Street and Afternoon Frocks At $39.50 Formerly $69.50 Evening Frocks Formerly $150.00 ‘Now $79.50 and FIK 1219 Conn ECTICUT. Ave For Clearance At a very reduced price DINNER and EVENING GOWNS I Were $85 to $135 -~ UNDERWOCD rs. ing Washington to spend Christmas week in Chicago with Dinners Scheduled Featuring Record Of Society Events (Continued from Fifth Page.) . Dick’s family. ber 23, preceding the dance which Mrs. Anne Archbold will give for her daughter, Miss Lydia Archbold. Mr. and Mrs. William May Wright, who are staying at the Carlton Hotel, will return tomorrow morning to their home in New York® City. Mrs. gave a recital Friday afternoon, has been much feted during her stay in Washington. She was the guest in whose honor Representative and Mrs. 8ol Bloom entertained at dinner Fri day evening; Mrs. Hamilton Fish en- tertained in her honor at luncheon yesterday, and she will be the guest of Mrs. J. Borden Harriman at lunch- eon today. Mr. and Mrs. Wright will attend the dinner to be given by Mr. and Mrs. Edward Beale McLean this evening. ¢ Mrs. Camden Riley McAtte of 2813 Thirty-fourth place will entertain at dinner followed by a theater party to- morrow evening in honor of Miss Louise Mason. will be hosts at dinner this evening in their home on I street. Mr. and Mrs. Wade H. Ellis will be hests at dinner December 20 if honor of the Secretary to the Presi- dent and Mrs. Everett Sanders. Mrs. Ellis wili entertain at lunch- eon Tuesday.. Mr. and Mrs. John Hays Hammond will entertain a company of 16 at the supper dance at the. Carlton Club Tuesday in compliment to Mr. Daniel Thew Wright, I1I, and Miss Margaret Zolnay. Mrs. Marshall Fleld was hostess to a company of 40 at dinner Friday evening. Miss - Louise . Iraland, daughter of Mrs, A. Davis Ireland, will_come to Washington Saturday to remain over the holidays. Miss Ireland will be hostess at din- ner Wednesday evening, December 29, preceding the dance which, Mr. and Mrs. Copley Amory will give for their daughtér, Miss Katharine Amory. Miss Mary Stewart entertained at the dinner dance at the Wardman Park Hotel last evening, when her guests were her mother, Mrs. Laura Stewart; Mrs. F. T. Mosson, Col. and Mrs. Willlam G. Ball, Mrs. Blaine Lipscomb, Col. and Mrs. Charles R. Howland, Dr. Stanley Hofnbeck and Gen. George O. Squlier. Miss Frances Barry will entertain a company of 18 young people at din- ner at the Club Chantecler tonight. i 1 An electrically operated passenger Miss Mildred Tytus will give a buf- | cable line up Mont Blanc is being fet supper Thursday evening, Decem- ' built. Diamonds Watches pearls Jewelry Stationery Engraving Sole Agents TIFFANY STUDIOS TIFFANY FAVRILE GLASS F AND ELEVENTH STREETS Brothers Monday: A Group of Wide Importance Evening and ‘Dancing Chiffons : Georgettes : Afiernoon and i Street Gowns Cloths : Satins in one comprehensive group, reduced to '39.50 from 59.50 and 8850 | mHE range is too inclusive, the variation Frocks Tualles of themes and treatments too ektensive to attempt description. Suffice it to say that whatever one’s needs for the holiday season, here she may find it—delightfully. TWELVE THIRTEEN » L. Matshew Dick and her small son, C. Matthew Dick, who are leav- IC'luwy Chase Social Activities for Week Are Given Wide Range Teas, Luncheons and Club Meetings Listed—Person- al Notes of Interest. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Crandall en- tertained at dinner Tuesday evening at thelr home on Jocleyn street, later they took their guests to the Navy and Marine dance at the Willard Hotel. . Mrs. Newman G. Little, leader of the soefal section of the Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, entertained the members the section at luncheon Tuesday af her home on Oliver street. Mrs. D. G. Davis of McKinley street will sail Tuesday from New York City for Panama, where she will be the guest for several months of her son-inlaw and daughter, Lieut. and Mrs. M. N. Little, U. S. N. Dr. and Mrs. Davig have closed their home in €hevy Chase and Dr. Davis has taken an apartment for the Winter months at the Hotel Lafayette. ‘The junior section of the Woman's Club of Chevy Chase entertained at bridge and supper Friday evening at the home of the chairman, Mrs. Stephen Lyman Tabor on Chevy Chase parkway. Dr. Charles F. Russell has return- ed to his home in Herndon, Va., after being the house guest of his son-in- law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Wil llam T. Pollard, on McKinley street. Mr. and Mrs. Fay Holbrook of Mor- rison street will occupy their new home on Magnolia parkway next weelk. Dr. and Mrs. E. V. Wilcox have returned to their home on Irving street after spending several months in_South America. Mrs. Robert Shinhick of Laurel Springs, N. J., is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ulric Bell on Forty- fourth place for several weeks. Mrs. B. T. Heflin entertained at luncheon and bridge Friday at her home on Connecticut avenue. Miss Anne Devereaux, daughter of Pr. and Mrs. John Ryan Devereaux, is spending several weeks in Phila- delphia, Pa. She went to serve as mald of honor at the wedding of Miss Dorothy McCormick, niece of the cardinal archbishop of Phila- delphia. Miss Devereaux will visit Dinners, Bridge Parties,! : THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €. DECEMBER 12, 1926—PART 2. his home in Chester Hills, Pa., before returning to Washington. Mr. “nd Mrs. Charles Clarke en- tertained at dinner and bridge Thursday evening at their home on Jocelyn street. Mrs. Thomas H. Robertson has re- turned to her home after spemding several days in Harpers Ferry, W. Va., where she visited relatives. Dr. A. E. Winship of Boston, Mass., is the house guest of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Grattan Doyle on Thirty-third street for the week end. Miss Eva C. Howard entertained the members of her club at bridge and supper Saturday evening at her home on Huntington street. Mrs. I. L. Moere and her son Donald have returned to North Pel- ham, N. Y., after being the house guests for several weeks of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Thompson on Ingomar street. Mrs. O. C. Merrill entertained the members of the reading class of Chevy Chase Wednesday at her home on Melrose street. Mrs. Stephen Lyman Tabor gave an interesting review of “Across the Sahara." Mr, and Mrs. Algernon Gardner en- tertained at bridge and -supper Waednesday evening at their home on Livingston street. Mrs. Pinkney Harmon, entertained the members of her club at lunch- eon and bridge on Monday after- noon at her home on Oliver street. The Community Club of Chevy Chase wil! meet on Monday after- noon at the home of Mrs. George Winchester Stone on Cummings Lane. Plans for their Christmas donations to the poor will be made. Recent Betrothals Formally Announced Mr. and Mrs. Edwin A. Finckel an- nounce the engagement of _their daughter, Constance, to Mr. Robert Fergus Ross of New York City. The marriage will take place in Washing- ton during the Christmas holidays. Mr. Raymond Moreland announces the engagement of his daughter, Miss Estelle M. Moreland, to Mr. Joseph 0. Whitting. ' The marriage will take place December 27 at the Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Chevy Chase. "LUCAS of New York’ Well known from Washington and bair- her uncle, Mr. Ashton Devereaux, at | Wright, who as Mme. Cobina Wright, | Fur Coats For Christmas CARACUL, MINK, widest selection. 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