Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1927, Page 18

OCTETY,” SOCIETY The Vice President and Mrs. Dawes Leaving Today to Pass Holidays at Evanston Home. HE Vice President and Mrs. Charles Gs Dawes will leave today for their home in Evanston, 1l., to remain through the holidays and until after New Year. The Ambassador of Cuba and Senora de Ferrara are expected to return to Washington tomorrow from New York, where they are spending a few days at the Ritz-Carlton. The Ambassador of Chile and Senora de Davila will be hosts at an informal musical this afternoon from 5 to 6:30 o'clock in the embassy at 2305 Massa- chusetts avenue, when Senora Sofia del Campo, Chilean soloist, will give the program. Senora del Campo sang Tuesday evening at the concert of Latin American music glven at the Pan-American Union. The Ambassador of Turkey, Ahmed Moukhtar Bey, will be the guest in ‘whose honor Mrs. Tytus McLennan will entertain at dinner this evening. Among the guests will be the Am- bassador of France and Mme. Claudel. Minister of Rumania and Daughter Have a Guest. The Minister of Rumania, M. George Cretziano, and his daughter, Mille. Jeanne Cretziano, will have as their guest over Christmas Donna Ortensia Mignano, who arrived in this country earlier in the week and will come to ‘Washington today. The Minister of Persia, Mirza Da- voud Khan Meftah, was the guest of honor at luncheon yesterday of Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Daniel W. MeCormack, who entertained at the Weylin in New York. The Minister of Egypt and Mme. Samy were the guests in whose honor Representative and Mrs. Sol Bloom entertained at dinner last night. Other guests were Senator Arthur :Capper, Representative and Mrs. :Clyde Kelly, Rear Admiral and Mrs. *William A. Moffett and Miss Vera Bloom. Representative and Mrs. Harcourt Pratt have gone to their home in Highlands, N. Y., for the holidays and ‘will not return to their apartment in ithe Mayflower until after New Year. Representative and Mrs. Wallace Demsey of New York left today for Miami, Fla., to spend the holidays and on their return to Washington early in the new year will open their apart- ment at the Mayflower for the Winter. Representative and Mrs. Thaddeus Sweet have closed their apartment in the Mayflower and returned to their home in Phoenix, N. Y., for the holi- days. They will come to Washington after the new year and again be at the Mayflower for the remainder of the season. The naval attache of the Italian em- bassy and Signora Lais were hosts at Juncheon today, entertaining in com- pliment to Rear Admiral and Mrs. ‘William D. Leahy. Others in the com- pany were the Minister of Czechoslo- vakia, Dr. Zdenek Fierlinger; the counselor of the Hu n_ legation and Mme. Pelenyi, the naval attache of the French embassy, Comdr. Sable; Comdr. and Mrs. Kirk, Miss Violet James and Miss Gytha Stourton. The military attache of the Italian embassy, Brig. Gen. Augusto Villa, is leaving today for New York to spend Christmas with his brother and sister-in-law, Count and Countess Alphonso Villa. He will return on Monday to his apartment at the Ward- man Park Hotel. commanding officer of the Marine Barracks, Col. Theodore Ed- ward Backstrom, and Mrs. Backstrom will entertain at a buffet supper this evening for their daughter, Miss Alice Virginia Backstrom, who is home for the holidays from her studies at Mar- tha Washington School at Abingdon, Va. Col. and Mrs. Backstrom will take their guests later to the second of the series of dances arranged by the commandant and officers of the barracks in the band hall this evening. Maj. Gen. and Mrs. John A. Hull will have with them for the holidays the latter’s sons, Cadet John Bowler King and Cadet Ludlow King, who will arrive tomorrow from West Point. The German consul general to New York and Mme. Karl von Lew- inskl and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Keat- ing were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Frelinghuysen Dumont at dinner last evening in_the presiden- tial dining room of the Mayflower. Mr. and Mrs. B, Sumner Welles were hosts at dinner last evening in compliment to Senora de Riano, wife of former Ambassador of Spain. Mrs. Samuel S. Logan of Chest- nut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa., announces the engagement of her daughter Mary Elizabeth to Mr. Albert Freeman Amory King, son of the late Dr. A. F. A. King and Mrs. King of Wash- ington, D. C. Miss Logan is a mem- ber of the Philadelphia Junior League. Mr. King is now living in Philadelphia, where he is a member of the First City Troop, the St. An- thony Club and the Racquet Club. Miss Olivia Stokes, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Anson Phelps Stokes, will entertain a small company at dinner this evening, her guests being those from out of town who have come for the marriage this afternoon of Miss Ellen Wise Crenshaw to Mr. John Monteith Gates. Mrs. Montgomery Blair and Mrs. | Prince Whitaker. will entertain at tea this afternoon from 4 to 7 o'clock, in Mrs. Blair's apartment, 1165 Sixteenth treet, to present M ‘Whitaker's daughter, Miss Katha ‘Whitaker, to_soclety. The home has a charming arrange- ment of pink and white flowers, com- bined with palms, and an orchestra will play for the dancing. Mrs. Blair, M ‘Whitaker and the bud will re- ed with flowers sent to the debutante. Assisting will be Mrs. Blair's daugh- ters and_sister, Mrs. R. C. Hollyday of New York, Mrs. Robert Brooke of Pennsylvania, Mrs. rence Jack- son, jr., of Charlottesville and Princess Boncompagni, who is spending the Winter at the Mayflower Hotel. Wit the bud will be Miss Alice Davis, Miss Elizabeth _Chilton, Miss Katharine ‘Wilkins, Miss Louise Spencer and Miss Ellen Thoron. Miss Whitaker will wear a frock of beige lace, charming in its simplicity, and will carry an arm bouquet of flowers. Mrs. Blair will wear gray satin_embroidered in cut steel and Mrs. Whitaker will be in a cream lace gown, shot with gold. Miss Whitaker will entertain at dinner this evening in compliment to the young ladies assisting her. Mr. and Mrs. Horatio Herne Adams will entertain at a dinner dance this evening for their daughter, Miss Faith Adams, Gates-Crenshaw W Assembles Washington ety. A wedding of unusual interest will take place this afternoon at 4 o'clock in St. Thomas’ Church, when Miss Ellen Wise Crenshaw, daughter of Mr. ard Mrs. Richard Parker Crenshaw, will become the bride of Mr. John Mon- teith Gates of New York, son of Mrs, George Stevens of Elyria, Ohio. The arrangements are charming in detail and a large and notable com- pany will be in attendance. A The Rev. Dr. Ernest Smith and Canon Anson Phelps Stokes of the Washington Cathedral will officiate and a program of violin and organ selections will be given as the guests are assembling and during the ceremony. Palms, smilax and chrysanthemums have been used in profusion at the érlebacher “Jeminine Apparel of Individuality church and at the home of the bride, where a small informal reception for the wedding party and relatives will be held foliowing the ceremony, Au- tumn flowers and palms will form an ERLEBACHEBR SMAR".NESS and UTILITY SMART SHAPES and FINE LEATHERS and FABRICS in NEWER MODEL BAGS $§.00 and More Including Pouch, Underarm, Back-strap and Envelop models in Antelope, Calf, Reptilian and other leathers and also in Velvets and Satins, Shades and effects in consonance with any cos- tume ensemble you may have in mind. Wife of th to Am in sugar of a Czechoslovak peasant’s counselor of the Czechoslovak legation, and an friends at this season. Mme. Lipa LIPA, house. ollsdressed in native costumes, sent from her home as gifts is shown in her own native costume and at one side is a reproduction * ©. THURSDAY, DECEMBER effective background for the receiving party. The bride will be escorted to the altar by her father, who Will give her in marriage. Her wedding robe is charming in its simplicity, fashioned of rich ivory chiffon velvet, after a princess model, with long fitted sleeves and a turtle neckline. The skirt is quite long and falls into a graceful train at the back. Her tulle veil will be arranged softly about her face and held with a cap of the tulle, and she will carry a sheath of calla llies. She will wear a seed pearl chain, an heirloom in the bridegroom’s family. Miss Olivia Phelps Stokes will be the maid of honor and the bridesmaids will be Miss Ethel Haven of New h | York, Miss Louise McLanahan of New Haven, Miss Priscilla Dodge of New York, Miss Theodoria Catalani, Miss Helen Robinson and Miss Suzette Dewey, all of this city. The attendants wiil wear dainty frocks of flesh ecru chiffon velvet, designed along straight lines, with long close-fitting sleeves and rather high necklines. Their hats are of cerise velvet, and they will wear slippers of velvet to match and carry cerise roses. Mr, Geoftrey Gates will be the best man and the ushers selected include oY = arms sure comed with hosiery—but open be and wear “as she likes it” You Like It!” TWELVETEN TWELVETWELVE F STREET s The practical gift to give “her” and sure to be wel- Mr. William Gates, Mr. Edward Gates, Mr. David Gates, brothers of the bridegroom; Mr. Richard Trimble, Mr. John Randolph Harrison, Mr. Lawrence Coolidge, Mr. Gordon Ab- bott, Mr. Henry Higginson and Mr. Palmer Renshaw, all from out of town, and Mr. Richard Parker Cren- shaw. At the informal reception which follows, the bridal couple will be as- sisted in receiving by Mrs. Chenshaw, mother of the bride, who will wear dark blue velvet and a corsage bou- quet of violets and sweetpeas, and Mrs. Gates, mother of the bridegroom. Mr. Gates and his bride will leave after the reception for a wedding trip, the bride wearing a leaf brown en- semble with a close-fitting hat to matc! They will make their home in New York. Among the out-of-town guests here for the wedding are Mr. and Mrs. Wil- liam Marbury of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Randolph Cocke of Bal- timore, Miss Eleanor Huyck of New York, Mrs. George X. McLanahan of New Haven, Mr. Larry Noble of New Haven, Mr. Alexander Cassat of Phil- adelphia, Mr, Flemming Thorlacius of Copenhagen, Denmark; Mr. Gordon Bell of Boston, Miss Helen Grayson of New York, Mr. Spence Grayson of Y ¢ 2 <Spoll” Like HOSIERY “As You Like It” S0 ypu give “her” that style, quality to be had only in Hosiery “As rberichS TWELFTH-<F ST8. FINE FOOTWEAR SINCE 1868 AR RB AR AR AR AT NBABBRBNBRRNRNRABND The Pair Harvard and Mrs., James Latimer of Baltimore. The bride attended Miss Maret's French School and made her debut two years ago. She has been promi- nent in the Junior League. Mr. Gates attended the Milton School, at Har- vard, and is now a student at the School of Architecture, Columbia Uni- versity. Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Tuckern.an entertained at breakfast this moraing at 10:30 o'clock in their home, Tux- eden, in Edgemoor, for Miss Crenshaw and Mr. Gates, when the guests in- cluded the members of the wedding party. Mrs. Horace Greely Macfarla hostess at dinner last evenin: taining in compliment to _om- mandant of the navy yard w4 Mrs. Arthur Willard. The party was given at the Army and Navy Club, where the first of the season’s club dinner dances was held. In the company were the Minister of Persia, Mirza Davoud Khan Meftah; Senator and Mrs. Charles 8. Deneen, Representa- tive and Mrs. E. Hart Fenn, Repre- sentative and Mrs. Clay Stone Brigg: Representative Edward E. Denison, Representative Clarence MacGregor, the director of the mint and Mrs. Rob- ert J. Grant, Col. and Mrs. Fitzhugh S Hosiery > Gifts ppropriately ‘&\ Boxed ; i} 3 For Christmas ¥ i [r— /4 Two Pairs $9.75 i % % ® 29 S 1927. r K. Kilpat. rick, Capt. and Mrs. Henry Erwin, Dr. and Mrs. John H. Iden, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam G._Wheeler, Mr. Charles J. Willlamson, Mr. Wilbur, W. Hubbard, Mr. Frederick 1. Cox, Mrs. Caldwell, daughter of Admiral and Mrs. Wil lard; Mrs. Medorem Crawford, Mrs, | Louis Nuttman, Mrs. Mattle Porter, Mrs. John Dana, Mrs. Francois Ber- ger Moran, mother of the hostess; Col. Merwin C. Buckey, Maj. Reginald Foster, Col. Fred Johnston, Mr. F. L. EI'Eisey, Mr. Charles Francois Guerin, Mr. Markley Bethea and Mr. Willilam Scully. Mrs. Enos Newman was hostess in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Lineber- ger, entertaining at the luncheon given yesterday at the Willard by the English-speaking Union in com- pliment to Bishop Aberdeen. Mr. and Mrs. 8. Parker Gilbert, the latter formerly Miss Louisa Todd, are at the Plaza in New York for a few days, having arrived there aboard the SOCIETY. Leviathan yesterda: Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert will spend Christmas in Louis- ville, Ky., with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Todd. Mrs. Gil- bert is a niece of the late Mme. ge of Washington, with whom she spent a portion of each Winter. Col. and Mrs. Douglas McCaskey were joined this morning by their son, Mr. John D. McCaskey, who ar- rived from his studies at the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology. Tea This Afternoon For Debut Miss Hamilton. Mrs. Frank T. Hamilton will enter- tain at tea this afternoon in the Chinese room of the Mayflower Hotel, when she will present her daughter, Miss Exilona Luisa Hamlilton, to so- clety. Mrs. Hamilton will be assisted by Senora de Alfaro, wife of the Minister of Panama; Senora de la Vega, Mrs. Charles W. Kennedy, Mrs. Frederick Parkhurst, Mrs. George E. Hamilton, Mrs. Carl Voegtlin, Mrs. D. C. Staple- ton, Mrs. Jack Barber, Mrs. John J. Hamilton and Mrs. George E. Hamil- ton, Jr. With the bud will be Missl ; Nancy Hamilton, Miss Margpret, Lee Burgess of New York, Mis (*.m Burch, Miss Hester Ann l.e Wevre. Miss Frances Montague Hiil, Miss Anna Parkhurst, Miss Lillian Lati- mer, Miss Florence Wetherill and Miss Jeannette Hume. The debutante will wear a white satin gown, an imported model fash- ioned with a close-fitting bodice, and « rather short skirt made with scalloped hem line. There is a dainty design an the bodice worked out {n silver threads. ANDIRONS and FIRE SCREENS FRIES, BEALL & SHARP 734 10th St. N.W. I Open until 11 o'clock night- 1y until Christ- mas, The Near East refugees have sent over countless pieces of finest workmanship in needlework, color, design and pottery—for your Christmas_gift giving. Each is fascinating and dif- | ferent—no two the same. Some are bridge sets, tobacco jars, candle holders, luncheon sets, fruit bowls, preserve jars, candy jars, fancy bags (evening and daytime ones), handker- chiefs, pillow tops, couch covers, runners, drapes, hangings, rugs 4 so many more intriguing s vices from 25c to $125.00. “Help the refugees to help themselves.” 1334 Connecticut Avenue. Merry Christmas! S N “Boaucaine. Unique gifts of irresistible ap- peal from all points of the com- Qs dyyl @ NEAR EAST I\H\\l“l’ S at_Beaucaire. < £ The most perplexing gift problem becomes a joy with the numberless suggestions which you must see here. Your at- tention is called to— Dresden boxes with forget-me- nots and tiny rosebuds on the top—$2.00 and up. Art lamps in silver—very dif- ferent. Rare old books made into attrac- tive boxes —$3.50 and up. Lamps with pleated shades and blown glass bases in many ~olors. Miniatures—$10.00 and up. Fancy and plain wrapping °r and cards. w.any, many gift-giving sug- estions, not expensive, at Mrs. elen Gardner Dove's busy shof. 619 Connecticut Avenue Open evenings, 7:30 to 9 Merry Christmas! LI Christmas stil 1 has a chance for be- ing the merriest of merry ones —for the unhap- py mortal who has not yet pur- chased his gifts and who is dreading the thoughts of the last-minute rush in_downtown stores. Frames all ready to take out to mail or deliver in the city may be found at Underwood & Underwood. Their stock is not only for Christmas—they sell so many all the time that their assortments are as wide as their price range. Frames are most acceptable gifts, even without photographs —and a frame from Underwood & Underwood will please the most particular. One. outstanding frame here is a gold over bronze, delicately designed—velvet easel back— 0. 1230 Connecticut Avenue. P. S. Many people are mak- ing appointments for family photographs to be taken when everyone is home for the holi- days. Merry Christmas! I —Notice— The day after Christmas is announced as the beginning day of Pasternak's Annual After- Christmas Sale—well known to smart shoppers of Washington, High quality apparel, typically Pasternak—regular stock—never before associated with prices as low. Street, sports and country coats; formal wraps; street, afternoon and sports dresses, and evening gowns—priced amaz- ingly low for immediate clear- ance. These wonderful values will be snapped up quickly. Don’t Delay! Mrs. Pasternak has returned from New York, where she bought_the smartest of apparel decreed by fashion for Southern wear. Dashing scarfs, simple sports togs of extravagant color, breezy late afternoon or early evening frocks and formal fash- ions—for the resort wardrobe. Start South from Pasternak’s. - - Merry Christmas! pass are gay in Yuletide attire A CONNECTICUT AVENUE IMART FROFS » MRS. CORDLEY, Rare Antiques. For Christmas there is no gift more distinguished or precious than a beautiful historic antique. He or she does not possess any one of the many here—there are no reproductions. Mrs. Cordley (a connoisseur of antiques) has collected these lovely pieces. from all corners of the world—each is genuine. The distinctive gift to be cherished above others is one bearing the tag—Mrs. Cordley, Rare Antiques, and a bit of the history. Prices range from quite low to very high. A gorgeous, historic tapestry of the early 15th century of Columbus pleading at the Court of Isabella is well worth any one’s while. They invite you to come in and_see. 1319 Connecticut Avenue. L So busy and gay in the spirit of Christmas, Amerita reminds you of the few remaining days before the 25th, and the lovely gifts to be found here—very modestly priced. Durand Art Glass, Calcalonian (reproduction of old Spanish glass) in gorgeous shades and tints of nature’s own in vases, rose bowls, cigarette trays and atomizers — Heintz Silver on Bronze in desk accessories— Chinese pigskin chests—delight- ful etchings for greetings ($2.50 up) and many more suggestions to please the most discriminat- ing—notably low priced—besides everything for babies and tiny tots to seven years. Notice—All coats, dresses greatly reduced. starts today. 1929 Que Street Merry Christmas! I A A Merry Christmas gift of finest appre- ciation bears your card in a box marked J. F. Shaw & Co., contain- ing— For her— A necklace . of crystal roundels (cut exquisitely this way and that), amethysts, lapis lazuli, opal matrix or turquoise —each in its own fashion catch- ing and sending back a hundred reflections. —Or—if she is within a stone’s throw—Shaw has the stone—be the size, cut or kind as you choose. For him— Many gifts in leather, one an embossed cigarette case with petite point design, checkbook case, memo, key-ring case, or a silver flask, or dress sets. You will find countless sug- gestions at Shaw's priced to fit every purse. Open evenings until the 24th. Come in! J. F. SHAW & CO,, 1516 Connecticut Avenue. Merry Christmas! LR suits and Sale Those who have had Frank- lin National Bank Christ- mas Savings Club checks will never be with- out one. Shop_with a tr Christmas spirit (it’s like getting money from home)—join the Franklin National Bank Christmas Sav- i"l(lj Club SIJCO;N © Classes, 50c, $1.00, $2.00 or $5.00 weekly—3% interest. i Open Saturdays 5:30. p.m. FRANKLIN NATIONAL BANK, 1111 Connecticut Avenue, Penusylvania Avenue at 10th St. Merry Christmas! L ) Bright and gay prints, smart combinations of sports mate- rials, 3-piece suits with clever corduroy jackets make up the daily arriving Southern wear here, Priced very mod- estly. A few chiffon dinner dresses, with or without sleeves—excep- tional values for the social sea- son—at cost. 1706 Connecticut Ave, Floor 2 o Zhiy Merry Christmas! ) Tally-ho Tavern So Christmasy and busy as | can be with the constant com- ing and going of gay holiday home comers and guests—who make this their rendezvous. Make your reservation early for special parties in private en- tertaining room. And hurry to buy your fruit cake here—absolutely the best you've ever tasted—solid fruits | and nuts—1 pound and up. The mincemeat, too, is per- fectly delicious! 810 17th Street. Tuesday night. | Fried Chicken, Southern style. Wednesday night. New England Boiled Dinners. Thursday night. Fillet Steak, special. I orts MATFLOWER HOTEL, Say your Merry Christmas thoughts of love and friendship —in perfect form of etiquette (the right thing at the right time according to Emily Post) —that is with flowers from Sauber's. “You may break, you may | shatter the vase as you will, the | scent of the roses will cling round it still”—for flowers are living messengers of sweetest thoughts. For Christmas Sauber’s have many beautiful potted plants and attractive baskets made up of blooming plants—especially lovely gifts, besides the number= less kinds of freshly cut flowers —which grouped in a bouquet the Sauber way bring out their fullest beauty. In spite of the tremendous number of orders they get out | daily—they always take time and are happy to suggest and help you with your gift problem. For prompt, courteous service and the best there is to be had in flowers (prices no higher, call Main 6908. N B — (% Fosmsal, 413 Conme \.‘ Note— s | Last-minute shoppers, school- || rls and guests—The A anna wishes to tell you that | there are still some lovely, love! ilf!:—]ny Thorpe noveltis aytho perfume, fancy cigas boxes, velvet dress hanges, Moroccan pottery lamp bases, || evening bags of old brocades | unusual umbrellas, sachets an’ exquisite boudoir novelties—o! your selection. i You will find here—gifts—t§ express your dearest thoughts— to please the most fastidious. The Betty Hanna wraps your gifts ready for the giving—in | attractive Christmas attire. | Merry Christmas! Signed— BETTY HANNA. I The ever-intimate and delights || ful way to convey your Merry Christmas thoughts to her find expression in Dulany’s exquisite lingerie, neg- ligees and everythnig for | her boudoir, | besides Dulany perfume and sachet. 1901 Que Street | Merry Christmas! T i New Year’s Eve, Christmas or || any night (except Sunday)—the i Wardman Park Supper Dances have become a habit with the smart going social sets of Washington. If you once go and hear the wonderful Wardman Park Dance Orchestra and taste the deficious food served there— the favorite an- swer to where shall we go?” will always be Wardman Park Supper Dance. Reservations are coming in S0 thick and fast for New Year's that you are advised to make ours immediately. There will ge all kinds of unexpected fea= tures and added attractions and loads of novelties—all to the tune of that marvelous orchestra: Call Col. 2000 for reservations, || Merry Christmas! A