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8 SoC IETY. THY SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, L 8 FEBRUARY 6, 1927—PART 2. Prominent Patronesses Aiding Nursery Club endship House Nursery Aid Club is giving an entertainment for the benefit of Friendship: House Tuesday evening, February 8, at Plerce Hall of All Souls' Church, Sixtcenth and Har- vard streets northwest. Heading the list of patronesses are Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, wife of the President: N Charles Dawes, wife of the V t; Mrs. Dwight F. Davis, wife of the Seoretary of War; Mrs. John G, Sargent, wife of the Attorney General. | Mrs. Harry S. New, wife of the Post master General; Mrs. Curtis D. Wil bur, Wife of the Secretary of the 2 frs. William M. Jardine. of the Secretary of Agriculture HerBert Hoover, wife of the Secreta of @emmerce: Mrs. James J wifs of the retary of Labor; ) Nicholas Longworth, wife of Spedker of the House of Representa- tives: Mr: muel A. Kendall, wife of Representative Kendall; Mrs. Adam M. Wyant, wife of Representative Wyant; Nirs. Herbert M. Lord, wife of the di yector of the budget, and Mrs. Vir ginia White Speel. Mrs. Edwin A Niess, first vice president, is in charge of the patroness list The Petworth Players will contrib am the followi Entertain Large Party At Old-Fashion Supper | _Mr. and Mrs. le Blond Burdett of | Piney Branch road, Takoma Park, | entertained a large party at an old fashioned supper in honor of the fc tieth anniversary of their marriage, { Which took place in Washington in 1887. mr. and Mrs. Burdett have lived in half that time they have| residents of Takoma Park. Burdett was formerly Miss Robertson, daughter of the Mr. and Mrs. T. J. W. Robert- | She wore at this anniversary | a gown of orchid satin and | h lace, carrying her wedding and handke ief. Her agh Miss Burdett and Mrs. Lemuel | ser wore, sctively, sage green crimson ses, while Mrs. Rob- on Burdett wor blac lace eve ning gown. The table, guests, was of * appointed and ndles, this being ) here were representatives of four generations present, nearly every | guest being a near ative. Mr. | Thomas 1. Robertson acted as toast- master. Among the out-of-town guests were | |and over been Mrs. laid for 47 beaut!fully lighted by many red “ruby’’ wedding which was " shape, act plays Owners in Spain a comedy by Alice Brown Up With a Duches comedietta_ by | C. A. Castell, and “Thursday Eve- | ning,” a comedy by Christian Morley. | The program will include also musical numbers by well known lo Mrs. Willlam W. Gilbert, Mrs. Carden and Mrs, K. E. Parks have rge of the e of candy Friendskip House Nursery Aid Club, | which is composed ctive mem e nu of associate members, works ex clusively dship House, which \ged in social settlement wo 4 Virginia avenue southeast. The club for the pre: Mrs. Hanna vice president. Mrs. ess; second vice president Consaul; third vice Willlam W Gilbert: re- : rs. James Clift: Mrs. Frank Henry H will | for vear are Over: win A. D Mrs. Charles F president, M cording secret; corresponding secretar: Carden, and treasurer, Mr: Minne;m:g)ciety i3311 Held Delightful Affair The reception and ball given by the Minnesota State Society Monday eve- ning at the Willard Hotel in honor of the Solicitor ( Mitch- ell, Assistant Mrs. Olds and the Treasury was a delightfu to be the largest gathering of Minne- sotans ever held in the District of Columbia. There were also many prominent Minnesotans present who were visiting in the city. In the receiving lin and M Henrik Shipstead, licitor General and Mrs. Mi istant Secretary and Mrs. Robert B, ecretary and Mrs. 1, Representative and oodwin, Representa tive and Mrs. Frank Clague, Repre ve and Mrs. Frank Clague, Repre- sentative and Mrs. August Andreson, Representative Walter H. Newton, Representative William Carrs. Miss Bede Johnson, the president of the society, headed the receiving line and Mr. William Morell made the intro- ductions. Among other prominent Minneso- tans and guests present were: Judge and Mrs. George Buffington of Minne- apolis, Mrs. Charles M. Irwin of St. Paul, Col. R. A. Wilkerson, ex-Gov. Harding of Jowa, Representative Charles Christopherson, Representa- tive Chauncey B. Little, Representa- tive Samuel Arntz, Mr. and Mrs. Keith Merrill, Col. and Mrs. Alexander B. Coxe, Lieut. Francis Graling, Mrs. James T. Morris, Dr. L. Rapeer, Hon. @. G. Grant, Mr. Otto Newmon, Miss Agnes Peterson and Miss Gladys Har- rison. The officers ser chuneman This proved were: Senator the So- hell, As- . Schunemar ing on the \‘Arious1 committees were: Miss Bird Auten, Mr. William Morell, Mrt C: #. Schop* meyer, Mr. Frank Barnes, Mr. Milton Trenham and Mr. Elwood J. Way. Military Ball, Reception™ | And S“PPC]’ Dance Listed The coming reception, military ball and supper dance, which will be held at the Hotel Mavflower on Lincoln’s birthday anniversary under the auspices of the Military Order of the World War, of which Gen. Samuel D. Rockenbach is commander, and Capt. Edwin S. Bettleheim, jr., chair- man of the committee, reports that many of the military and naval at- taches with their ladies have signified their intention of being present that evening in the full military dress of their country These affairs, which have now be- come an annual social event in Wash- ington, sparkle with the dazzling uni- forms of the foreign nations inter-!| spersed among the Army, Navy and Marine Corps uniforms of our own| country, and the advanced Spring fashions of the ladies present. The ballroom is made a replica of the sunken garden of the Riviera with palms, stone settees and accom- panying decorations. The committee is advised that numerous dinner parties have been arranged by groups prior to the hour of the dante. The general committee in charge of the affair consists of Capt. George F. Unmacht, chairman; Col. Robert P. Parrott, Maj. Albert H. Dondero, Capt. Edwin 8. Bettleheim, jr.; Capt. Paul J. McGahan and Capt. Thomas J. Frailey Second of Qu Luncheon Series Tomorrow The second of a series of luncheons which are being given” by the wives of the officers of the Quartermaster Corps will he held in the banquet room at the Carlton Hotel tomorrow artermaster MRS. NORVELL H. STEARN, Before her marriage last month, she was Miss Adenia de Royer, niece of Mr. and Mrs. George Curran, the wed- ding taking place in Gunton-Temple A Church, | ho Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Robertson and | Miss Ella Robertson, Mr. and Mrs. | Charles G. Quartley, zll of Baltimore; M rank Ellis of Fayetteville, Ark | Mrs. C. A. Triplett of New York and { Mr. and Mrs. William Robertson Bur- | dett of Occoquan, Other guests wery Robertson, Robertson, Mr. and Mr Bowen, Miss Cora Robe all of Chevy Chase; Mr. H. Bond, Miss Mary Bond « ret Bond Mrs. Burdett; ng Gardner, Mr Reed, J. Mrs. B Frank Brown, Mr Hewett Robertson and M Robertson. Mr. Mr. Mr. and ind Mr Mrs. GBS TN University Women's Tea At Club Tomorrow Mrs. Joshua Evans, jr., and Mrs. William Harrison Herron will be the sses at the tea of the American Assoclation of University Womaa to morrow in honor of George Washing- ton University. The president of the university, Dr. Willlam Mather Lew and Mrs. Lewis are to be the gues of honor, and will be assisted in re. ceiving by Mrs. John J. O'Connor, Dr. Lois H. Meek and Mrs. Henry Grattan Do Mrs. William C. Van Vleck and Miss Nell Boyd Taylor, who will preside at the tea table, will be assisted by Miss Janet McWilllams, Miss Elizabeth Peet, Mrs. Harvey W. Wiley, Mrs. Frank E. Edington, Mi: Pistorio, Miss Ruby Nevins and Mrs. George Bowen. Tea will be served at 4:30 o'clock and Dr. Lewis will speak at 5 o'clock on the topic of “Meeting Specific Educational Needs Maj. ar:d Mrs. Faw;en Hosts To War Veterans' Club Maj. and Mrs. Thomas E. Fawcett entertained members of the American War Veterans’ Club at a card pa Friday evening, February, 4, at thei home, 1404 Allison street horthwest. Bridge prizes were awarded to Mrs Charles Riemer and Mr. Madison L. Hill for first honors and the booby prizes to Mrs. Floyd G. Caskey and Mr. George P. Grove. Prizes for the winners of “five hundred” were Mrs. George P. Grove and Mr. Floyd G. Caskey. At the conclusion of the card play- ing refreshments were served. In the company were Maj. and Mrs. Roy E. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. Madi- son L. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Grove, Lifeut. and Mrs. Charles Riemer, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd G. Cas- | key, Lieut. and Mrs. Howard S. Fisk, | and Mrs. Thomas E. Fawcett. (BxiceriJD;;é n Vic;v ....For New York Sociely | The New York State Society of which Mrs. James W. Wadsworth, jr., is president, will give a concert and dance at the Willard Hotel the evening of February 12. Mr. Charles Trowbridge Tittmann will be heard in a short group of songs, assisted at the plano by Miss Lucy Brickenstein. “The Caro- linians” will furnish the music for the dancing. The reception committee includes, Mrs. John Nicholson, chalrman; Mgs. Douglas Robinson, Mrs. Hamilton Fish, ji Mrs. Frederick Davenport, Mrs. Robert Ash, Mrs.. George C. Chase, Miss Mary E. Black and Miss Florence Caroline Adams. The host- esses for the evening are: Mrs. J. H. McClure, Mrs. George H. Lynch, Miss Helen B. Brown, Mrs. Grace E. Strait, Miss Margaret Smith, Mrs. Frank § Samford, and Mrs. Carlton Van Valk. enburg. Mr. Van Valkenburgh is in charge of the entertainment and Mr. F. W. Krickett is in charge of the floor com- mittee. A Diversity of Styles In New Spring 'DRESSES Specially Priced %15 All sizes—for all types— ‘ every garment as fine a | representative of the cur- | rent styles as you could “ wish, Charge Accounts Invited | the District of Columbia for 60 vears. | K MRS. CARROLL WILLIAM Before her marrage to Lieut. Williams, U. hryn Hiser, daughter of Mrs. Hiser BRIDE OF JANUARY 29 C., she and the late Paul Hiser. Inter of th ned for 3 the Mayflower Hotel aise funds for a home for needy Southern wom en. And the list of prominent pa- tronesses s growing. Mrs Coolidge heads others are Mr: Mrs. John A. plan which X at Y. B also ence (. Lejeune, Mrs. G. Pitts, M Amos A, Fries, . Swager. Sherley, Mrs. Oscar Under- wood, Mrs. John W. Joyes, Mrs. Wil- bur W. Hubbard, Mrs. George Hunt- ress, Mrs. A. Geary Johnson, M H. L. Rust, Mrs. Walter Tuckerman, Mrs. Morris Sheppard and others of equal prominence. The ball will have unusual E “harm |as among the features of the evening will be a Virginia reel, danced by all those wearing the hoop ts and pantalets of the 60s, and n old. fashioned cake walk, for which hand- some cakes will be given as prizes. b Mrs. Mulliken Gives Téa In Mrs. Har Honor of Guests ¢ Sanderson Mulliken en- tertained at tea in her home on Connecticut avenue Thursday after- noon, honoring Miss Dorothy Yates, daughter of Representative and Mrs. ard Yates and her cousin, Miss Ryan of New York. Mr. Vivian, well known English actor, gave some delightful readings, and Mrs. Mulliken was assisted in re- ceiving by Miss Frances Hampson, Miss Cecil Lester Jones, Miss Helen Herr, Mrs. John Linton Mas Mrs. Samuel A. Greenwell, Mrs. David Lea Alexander, Miss Julia' E. Schelling and Mrs. William Dunham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Director of the Mint Robert The Homewood Cafeteria 1013 13th St. N.W., 0 for 3 -1 Q-"[’I::ll"‘.]’-: bl;ulnnl. 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C by the ladies of the com 1 Sons and the Daughters of cy and the Confederated Association are invited informal entertainment at 22 Vermont ave. Tuesday evening. Mrs. Dodd to Talk of Federal Institution Alvin_ Dodd will addre: Alliance of All Friday. February 11, in e 'Hall, Fifteenth and Harvard at 11 o'clock a.m., her subject he New Federal Industrial Women.” Luncheon Mrs. the Souls’ G. Hamill, host “> ; uUn?umish;dr Apartment 7 rooms 2 baths Southwestern Exposure Now Available Hotel Roosevelt Sixteenth Street at V & W Phone North 9080 Wardman Management HIS counsel is av: able when you place your order with us. veral proven experts are ready to give you advice, suggest- ing the proper settings, up- holstery or drapery fabrics, or new color schemes. Why not have your re- quirements attended to at this season, when “rushing” is not the order of the day? The CAFRITZ Spanish Home E1 Cortijo 5001 16th Street Completely furnished and decorated by our Department of Interior Decoration. e o W. B. Moses & Sons Established 1861 F Street and Eleventh the services of an EXPERT In matters pertaining’ to HOME INTERIORS Re-Finishing and Painting Furniture Re-Upholstering Furniture Draperies * Kk Slip COVC!‘S was Miss Helen Confederate Veter- the | Mrs Mrs. Charles Wood to Give Travel Talk February 9 of unusual interest will take place Wednesday, February 9 at 8:15 o'clock, at the Playhouse, when Mrs. Charles Wood, wife of Dr. Wood, pastor of the Church of the Covenant, will give a travel talk on Dalmatia, the quaint country known to very few travelers, on the eastern shore of the Adriatic Sea, where she and Dr. Wood traveled last Summe Mrs. Wood will have beautiful col- ored slides to illustrate her talk and Miss Charlotte Harriman will give a program of music. The entire pro- ceeds will go toward the various ac tivities of the League of the Cov enant, under whose auspices the talk will be given. The committee in charge includes Mrs. James Pryor, president of the league; Mrs. Wilson Compton, Mrs. Joel T. Boone, Mr Arthur Young, Mrs. Howatd LeRoy Daniel Borden, Mrs. William cker, Greenleaf and M An event 1 Egypt's Charge d'Affaires | guests attending | culture; | will_speak on | Commandments,” Talks to Women's Club Mr. TIsmail Kamel Bey, charge ffaires of the Egyptian legation ve a talk on that c ntry, the sub-: ject of which s “The God’'s Kings and Queens,” at Women's City Club Thursday. Dr. Maris Boggs and Mr. Randolph Boggs of the Bu u of Commerc Economics conducted pictures illns trating the lecture. were Mrs. Willlam ecretary of Agri Jardine, wife of the inister of . Faik Konitza, Bodijar S of the legation of the Croats and Slovenes. and Mr. v Meneghello-Dintchitch, sec- Mr. Stephen P. Bisser. ary of the Bulgarian I . F. El second ptian legation, and | Moussa, third sec- B. Vail, Mr. William €. sation; Mr. che of the Ei Dr. Farag Mik retary; Mrs. Nathaniel and Mrs. Snow and Mr: Harllee. Col. H. Edmund Bullis of the United States™War Department general staft am and the Sulu Is- Where There Ain't No Ten at the second of the serfes of motion picture lectures of forelgn countries at the Women's City Club. Mrs. Macpherson Crichton lands, | has arranged for this course of lec- | part the | to | tures Hostesses are Mrs. David Mrs. Charles L. McNary, Mrs. S. Cumming, Mrs. Peter A. Drur; Mrs. Macpherson Crichton. o- Card Party as Benefit To Student Loan Fund The card party to be given under the auspices of the District of Colum- bia D. A. 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