Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1928, Page 19

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY. DECEMBER 20, 19 SOCIETY| (Contniued From Eighteenth Page.) country from Oxford and spent part of last week in Washington en route to Chicago to visit the latter's mother, Mrs. Arthur Dana Wheeler. The Misses Critcher are leaving Sun day for Goshen, Va., where they will spend the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. John Critcher. Mrs. Eugene Byrnes has sent out cards for an at home on New Year day, from 4 to 7 o'clock, at her residence, 2120 Le Roy place. ‘Maj. and Mrs. Allen Gullion with them for the holid: thelr nephew, Midshipman Laurence Math ews, and Midshipman Sanford Mac- Gregor. Mrs. Alberto Mitchell and her little son are visiting her parents, Capt. and Mrs. H. W. Harpman, U. S. A. Mrs. J. A. Martinez of Havana, Cuba who was at the Willard while on a hurried- visit to Washington, left for home last night with her daughter, Miss Martinez, who is a student at the Greorgetown Convent of Visitation and who is to spend her Christmas vaca- vill have Mrs. Samuel Burleigh Milton enter- tained at a bridge luncheon at her home on Sixteenth street yesterday afternoon. Her guests included the Senoritas Grisanti, daughters of the Venezuelan Minister and Senora di Grisanti; Mme. Bedy Bey, wife of the Kauffmann, Mrs. Elinor Glynn, Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart, Mrs. Frank B. Noyes, Mrs. “PFrank Letts, Mrs, Joe Leiter, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Mrs. Karl Klemm, Mrs. Ten Brown, Mrs. Marshall | Field, Mrs. Henry Ford, Mrs. Mabel | Willebrandt, Ms. Legare, Mrs. Jack | Hayes, Mrs. Henry Strong, Dr. Edna |counselor of the ‘Turkish embassy: Taylor, Mrs. Charles S. Deneen, Mrs. | Mrs. Gonzalo Guell, wife of the third Claude A, Swanson, Mrs. Frank A. Hill, secretary of the Cuban embassy; Mrs. Mr. Stanley Hornbeck, Mrs. Jacob | Bolivar J. Lloyd, Mme. Bethart, Mrs. | Leander Loose, Miss Helen Cannon,|Royal Johnson of South Dakota, Mrs. | irs. Rafacl Govin, Mrs. Robert Mac- | Richard Yates of Illinois, Mrs. S. W. | Kenzie, Mrs. Kenna Elkins and Mrs. | Gambrill of Maryland, Mrs. W. W. | Joseph Noel. Chalmers of Ohio, Mrs. C. J. Thomp- | The shop will be open Saturday night | son of Ohio, Mrs. M. H. Thatcher of | {until 9 o'clock, and also Christmas eve. | Kentucky, Mrs. Thomas Sterling, wife | | Mrs. Henry Flood has had charge |of former Senator Sterling; Mrs. David | I of the sale of the dolls this week. Mrs. | M. Meckison, Mrs. Elliott H. Haag, D is making a special call for | Mrs. Edward Hayes, Mrs. Charles H. ‘ essmakers’ day. Franklin, Mile. Paulette dParcnt. M — | Margaretta_Campbell and Mrs. Daisy _Patrons and patronesses for the Sr\vnnmur Fronheiser, sister of the Franco-Belgian festival of music, which | hostess will be held at the Willard Hotel, under i | the direction of Miss Elena de Sayn, fare the Ambassador of Belgium and | pars Mo o o intor season wii | | Horse Show of the Winter season will Princess de Ligne, Mrs. Frank B, Kel- y i lgg, Als. WilliamBad. \Uardine, Mm | oday - epeR AL 8 _};lan-v Mrs. Willlam F. Whiting,| Mr. Ray H. Norton is chairman of the Minister of Switzerland and Mme. |the committee and judges will be Mr. i‘_“(ric Peter, the Minister of the Nether- | Thomas Waller of Warrenton, Va., and ands and Mme. van Royen, the Min- | Mr. Otto Furr and Mr. Turner Wilt- ister of the Dominican Republic_and |shire of Middleburg, Va. Scnora Morales, Mrs. Willlam H. Taft,| Among the out-of-town entries are Representative and Mrs. Sol Bloom, | Dr. J. Stanley Johnson of Hagerstown, | Miss Mabel Boardman, Mrs. Gibson | Miss Evelyn Nesbitt and Mr. T. Waller | | Fahnestock, Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe, [of Warrenton, Miss Ruth Mathews, a | o'clock in the Stoneleigh Court ball- room, 1706 L street northwest. gram of song, music and recitation by well known artists has been arranged. A Christmas tree with a Santa Claus to give out presents, fruits and nuts to all will be another feature. tainment will end with music and dancing. A pro- The enter- Mrs. W. A. Slater of Mount Kisco, N. Y., has taken an apartment at the | Carlton, where she will remain for sev- eral days. Col. Thomas Fairservis of New York City is at the Carlton for a few days, | accompanied by Maj. W. H. McMullen of Brooklyn, N. Y. Ges bogs Colored Child Is Scalded. The third colored child reported to | | have tallen in scalding water within the | past week, Robert Hughes, 4 years old, 737 Fourth strect, was yesterday taken to Children’s Hospital and- found to be seriously burned. The boy fell in a tub of hot water in his home. other two recent victims died as a result of his plunge. One of the UNIQUE GIFTS to Suit Every Purse |SALVATION ARMY UNIT WILL DEDICATE HOME v Ceremonies Will Be Held Tonight | ¢ at Building in Northeast Section of City. | Commissioner Willlam McIntyre, com- | mander of the Southern territory, to- Inight at 8 o'clock will dedicate the building in northeast Washington which has been purchased by the Salvation | Army to house its activities in that| section. o A legacy which the Salvation Army | obtained from the late Edward True | | made possible the buying of the house, | located at Eighth and I streets north- | cast. Having been remodeled, it now | | contains an auditorium, a room for | | boys’ work a2nd one for girls, as well | {as those for home league classes for | mothers. Living 'rooms are provided | for Salvation Army officers who will McDevitt's—1211 F St. ' ONE DAY SPECIALS | 45-inch Duplex for drapes. Plain and two- be in charge of the branch known as Washington Corps, No. 5. Isaac Gans and Rudolph Jose, mem- bers of the army's advisory board, and Staff Capt. Ernest R. Holz, divisional commander of the Army in Washing- ton, will make brief talks, while music will be furnished by the Washington Headquarters Band. PORES Live hares are being trled out on dog race tracks of Australia in place of the electric dummies, the canines being muzzled. VZ For a Practical Gift\‘\§ or for Yourself BETTIE FROCKS $16.50 See them tomorrow! Seldom are dresses of such qu ity and style sold at this price. May be exchanged WOMAN GETS REVENGE. Her Tip Causes Man's Arrest on Bank Robbery Charge. LOS ANGELES, December 20 (#).— An angered woman had her revenge today with A. J. Anderson reposing in jail on a charge of robbing the Mer- chants’ National Branch Bank here of $1,100 last August. Following a quar- 2 /. Areslau afternoon and evening wear. from our regular stock. A Christmas Sale of 515 to *29° DRESSES 250 Charming Frocks for street, Selected New fashions, rel the woman hunted up detectives and told them where to find Anderson, also known as Jack Miller. In his ssion were found a rope ladder, revolver and a ), Tex., bank's canvas money bag. The man denied the local robbery, but police said he admitted that he was wanted in Florida on charges of defrauding two banks. of $3,600. PO SIS Ethiopia has only one rallway, and it is only 500 miles long. For Christmas | 2 ; elegant materials; all colors. All $ )'85 tone. Yard until January 1 45-inch $1.28 h Py o o 4 2N McDEVITT’S 1211 F St. N.W. (2nd Floor) Main 3211 the family home in Havana. 5 e o ey e Mr. and Mme. Maxim Kalolik, Mr|well known rider of the Hunt Club'in N retum o sthool carly | Willlam B. King, Dr._and Mrs. W. | Warrenton, Va., will arrive in Washing. | daughter or | Duncan McKim. Mrs. Frank B. Noyes |ton Saturdzy morning to try Ler skill 3 and Maj. and Mrs. R. X. Strong. The |in carrying off some of the prizes. re dedicated to Cesar Franck, d Saint-Saens. The con- will be held in January and | February. A7 AN S Y N Y AN G“'% $ TOYS CHILDREN'S APPAREL 1929 @ St. N.W. (N.E. Cor. Conn. Ave.) anwzmwa ~ZSHOP 4 ; — 1316 G St. - t, % T T AT FY A SR AN\ (PR A Breslau \$307-94143 G 5T, Our Entire Stock of COATS FUR-TRIMMED CLOTH COATS. Evening Wraps and Fur Coats. An economic event staged at this time because our stocks are very large. This makes selection easy. All sizes. Mrs. John Radcliffe Ewell ent ed guests at a buffet supper par evening preceding the Junior Le: Circus. . Mr. and Mrs. Frank O. Parker have been joined at the Cordova by their son, Cadet Gorden Parker, who is on his Christmas vacation from the Vir- ginia Military Academy. Mrs. William G. Beale has come to Washington by motor from her home in Bar Harbor, Me., and is at the Carl- ton for several day: Miss Elizabeth J. Haines has come from her studies at Wellesley College and her brother, Mr. John W. Hain from his classes at Princeton University to spend the Christmas holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren J. Haines, in their home on Ashmead place. Mrs. Theodore H. Tiller will enter- tain & company of 20 young people at the Saturday afternoon performance of “A Night in Bethlehem,” which will be given in_the Wardman Park Theater. Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wilkins and Mrs. Horace G. Macfarland are among those who will entertain guests in their boxes at the performance of “Zuider Zee,” which the Princeton Triangle Club will give this evening. 3 Maj. and Mrs. John D. Kilpatrick will be hosts to a large company_in honor of Maj. Gen. and Mrs. B. Frank Cheatham. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lewis Lewton have issued invitations for the marrlage of their daughter, Myrtle Hemple, to r. Hamilton Irving Rothrock, Sunday fternoon, December 30, at 3 o'clock in the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church. fThe ceremony will be performed by the astor of the church, the Rev. Dr. omas Culbertson Clark. "'Miss Lewton will be attended by her [ister, Miss Rhoda Lewton, who will ar- ive tomorrow from Antioch College Ohio, where she is a student, and the bride-elect will come Saturday from ew York to spend Christmas with er parents. Mr. Joseph Austin of War- renton, Va., will be best man. ‘The United States consul general to Melbourne, Australia, Mr. Arthur Gar- wels, is in Washington and is a guest lat the Mayflower. Mr. and Mrs. Walter W. Head of Omaha, Nebr., who have been at the Willard several days, coming to Wash- ington to attend the dinner given by - Secretary of War and Mrs. vight Davis Tuesday night, in honor of Presi- dent and Mrs. Coolidge, have left for the West. Mr. Douglas Emory Wilson, a sopho- ore at Dartmouth College, will spend he Christmas holidays with his mother, rs. Emory Wilson. Cadet William B. Chiswell of the Coast Guard Academy, New London, | Conn,, is visiting his parents, Capt.and | Mirs. B. M. Chiswell, at Cathedral Man- fions, for the holidays. Mr. Lawrence Russell Chiswell of the University of Maryland is visit- ing his aunt, Mrs, Lilla Bellamy, of Wilmington, N. C. Mrs. Samuel H. Baker of Phila- delphia is spending a few days in Washington on her way to Richmond, where she will spend the holidays with friends and relatives. Mrs. Baker is the daughter of the Deputy First As- sistant Postmaster General, and will be remembered as Miss Frances E. Trotter, formerly of Washington. Poll Sale at Thrift Shep Proving Popular Attraction. Mrs. John R. Willlams has had a puccessful week with the donated dolls Bt the Thrift Shop, 504 Tenth street. Among the contributors were Mme. Debuchi, Frau Prittwitz und Gaffron, Mrs. John Hays Hammond, Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh, Judge Payne, Sen- ptor Capper, Gen. William H. Horton, Maj. Reginald Foster, Mrs. Victor The League for the Larger Life will | be host at a Christmas party to a group | of orphans Saturday evening at 8 P S S 1928 N\ For Christmas 187 When Ready—Our New Store Will Be at 1352-1354 Conn. Ave, Harris & Shafer Co. REMOVAL SALE A Bookcase for Xmas The gifts that are really appreciated are the gifts that continue to give appreciable service long after they are given. Gifts selected at Campbell’s possess the double distinction of being useful while expressing adequately the spirit of the occasion. - YT U AN 7 Regular Prices offers savings of 20% on All Jewelry 25% on All Silverware To reduce our stock as nfuch as possible prior to moving to our new store, 1352-1354 Conn. Ave., all jewelry is now offered at 207, off—all silverware at 25 % off. Simply _make your own deductions from the orig- inal price tags. & \ 7 TN\ Cogswell REANNFR T8 ) Chairs For good looks and com- fort Cogswell chairs are the supreme Xmas The Smoker’s Delight A Smokador is the most acceptable gift the smoker— appreciate n /AR 57 1 AN\ U A W ‘vlr! Unit Bookcases combine handsome appearance with durable service. Select from our complete assortment. Priced at $30 upwards For Christmas smoke—will not spill or tip. " §7.95 Breslan 1307-94143 G Every Dinner and Dance Frock l o F From the glittering imported sequin f 2 F Our French Room is resplendent to the modest little georgette creation. Regular Price Do Your Xmas Shopping Here The savings on Harris and Shafer char- acter of merchandise will appeal to every dis- criminating shopper, especially now . . . right at Christmas time. ALL SALES FOR CASH—ALL SALES FINAL All Engraving Extra with every dainty coloring imaginable, Period and Standard Design Sheaffer Desk Sets The most complete assort- win an instant ap. with glass, onyx, or metal bases. THE W.D. CAMPBELL COMPANY OFFICE [JOC] FURNITURE 1506 L St. Franklin 5660 E‘\‘V"’I‘Llfifl USRS SN O IAERNNN A A Y AV W/ZRMAN ’ ) gton. Exclusive rem: sentatives of the countrs's largest manufacturers. designs. The only erceptions in the sale are the Hamilton Watches . Fairfaz, William and Mary and Louis XIV Flatware Harris & Shafer Co.— 1308 F St. N.W. VEREP/ VAT F7 AN FF ANNERY = PBreslan 1307-9-4113 G ST, New Georgetie and Crepe “Peggy” FROCKS $15 " For Christmas 1018 15th St. Holiday creations designed for the forthcoming festive occasions. It is the season of high shades, and here vou will find a gorgeous assemblage in all the new styles. Every size. M. B R O OK S & G .O0.M FE A& N ¥ G -STREET BETWEEN 11th & 12th Last-Minute Suggestions You will find it to be a pleasure to shop in our convenient Main Floor Gift Department. Particularly during these last few busy days. For Friday and Saturday . . . BRI/ £ AN R DAY P S A A A N 5 reslan Borom3 Gt Silk Crepe de Chine TEDDIES $1.50 NV 7468 W 520 T TR\ AV A\ I W/ AN Just Arrived in Time for Christmas Week — This Special Group of W Ne_west FrOCks/ .. 13 For Street, Sports and Afternoons, but Featuring PARTY FROCKS Only three more shopping days and then Christ- mas . . . You simply must have a smart new frock or two for all the festive holiday oc- casions ... For Matinees, for Tea Dances, for formal Dining and Dancing. So, we are presenting this very special offer- ing of smart, distinctively new and youthful Frocks at a price that is quite considerate of the strained Christmas budget ... Come in as soon as you can for best selection. DRESSES—THIRD FLOOR For Christmas Tailored and lace trimmed—Silk Teddies in flesh, orchid, peach and new blue. Suitably boxed for Christmas giving. Exceptional value. Flat Crepes, Newest Prints Satins, Velvets, Taffetas Chiffons Featuring the Bright “High Shades” So Chicly 1929 A Special Collection of HANDBAGS The Gift Irresistible NEGLIGEES $9 .95 welcomed with great joy! The Perfect Gift HOSIERY “Kayser” or “Rydal Triple Stripe” The Gift Intriguing LINGERIE VAT AN TR\ RY) S Y A S W Antelope suedes and genuine leathers. In all the smartest grains and shades with metal and shell frames. Many have clasps of Marcasite. All are | beautifully lined and fitted. Breslan 1307-91113 G ST The Ideal Christmas Gift HANDKERCHIEFS Over 500 different styles in Swiss, Linen 500 and Batiste. Plain and colored, all widths GIFT Supreme” a “Capitol” Fur Coat Fur That are so beautiful in Crepe de Chine, Satin-back Crepe, and Vela Vela. Gorgeous de- signs and rich, restful colors. EVANN\EAY I ErA of hems, hand embroidered and hand ALL PACKED 3 IN A BOX. drawn, | [ ;IHI'IA'J\ 0 CPR RN | P E Y A WA AT Sostesel UR COATS in a greater selection than ever hefore! A complete ar- nd pelis! “hoose her “Gift” where DUALITY and WORK- MANSHIP combine to make your choice a supreme value . no matter what price you pay. ‘r“‘vl AN BT ANNNERN) IR 5 AW/ R g Breslan ; Full - fashioned, Picot - top Hose of nationally known qual- ity. Sheer Chiffon or Service weights of a clear, even weave in all the newest shades. Plain, Pointed or Fancy heels. For Christmas e s y of o RRRNERNER '1307-94113 G ST.* o =R A Practical Suggestion E Charge Accounts Invited % | o) CAPITOL FUE . . Fine quality Crepe de Chine, ’\!HD I/D_/) either lace trimmed or tailored oty ~ - mesen in lovely Pastel shades. Ted- e 1RO8 © IT. oS30 CSILECSS. %g};—g?s. Bloomers, Dance NEGLIGEES : ‘ s Crepe de Chine, Printed Rayons, q and dark colors in all sizes, and $5.00 H boxed for Christmas giving. Quilted and Lined Corduroys. Light 742NNV 2 A S AN R i / é