Evening Star Newspaper, January 10, 1929, Page 18

18 SOCIETY. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, JANUARY 10, 1929. SOCIETY President and Mrs. Reception to Honor Congress at White House Tonight. evening reception in honor of | ‘The reception | HE President and Mrs. Coolidge will be hosts at the annual| ] Congress tonight. starts at 9 o'clock and a num- ber of the guests who came from New | York and New England to attend the | dinner which the Attorney General and Mrs. Sargeant gave for the Presi- dent and Mrs. Coolidge Tuesday night | will attend. There are also several guests remaining over who came to at- tend the dinner party entertained for | the Vice President and Mrs. Dawes Tuesday night, with the secretary to the President and Mrs. Everett Sanders as hosts. | Mrs. James J. Davis was hostess to a | party of six at luncheon yesterday in | the presidential dining room of the | Mayflower following the musical morn- ing concert. | Dinner at British Embassy [ For Visiting Artists and Others. | The Ambassador of Great Britain and Lady Isabella Howard gave a dinner at the embassy last evening in complimer: | to Mr. Paul Kochanski and Mr. Felix Salmond, who were artists at the morn- ing concert at the Mayflower eailier in the day. Other guests were Repre- sentative and Mrs. Robert Low Bacon, | Lady Lister Kaye, Mrs. Lawrence | Townsend, Miss Stourton, Mr. Ronald Campbell and the sons of the hosts. Mr. Edmond Howard and Mr. Hemry Howard. His majesty the King of Italy has | ordered a court mourning of 30 days for the death of the Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia. The Italian Ambassador and Donna Antoinette de Martino have on this account canceled all social engage- ments and the members of the Italian embassy staff will observe mourning for the same period. Senora de Ferrara, wife of the Am- @essador of Cuba, will not observe Fri- ‘@ay afternoon at home at the embassy this week. ‘The Ambassador of Belgium and Princess de Ligne will return from New York Saturday morning. They were honor guests at dinner last evening of Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Mitchell. Mme. Debuchi was the guest for whom Mrs. George C. Thorpe enter- tained a party at luncheon at the May- flower vesterday, following the morning musicale. The Minister of Canada and Mrs. Massey have gone to Chattanooga, Tenn., where the former will deliver an address. They will return to Washing- ton Saturday. ‘The Minister of Czechoslovakia and me. Veverka held a reception Tuesday r the members of the Prague Teachers’ Chorus, following the concert given in the auditorium of the Library of Con- | &7 gress. Mme. Simopoulos, wife of the Minister of Greece, will be at home tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6:30 o'clock. Chief Justice Taft entertained at din- mer last evening for members of the Supreme Court Building Commission, including Senator Henry Wilder Keyes, Senator James A. Reed, Representative Richard N. Elliott, Representative Fritz G. Lanham, and Mr. David Lynn. Mrs. Hoover was the guest at luncheon yesterday of Mrs. Sydney A. Cloman, ‘who entertained following the Paul Ko- chanski and Felix Salmond concert. Senator Edward I. Edwards and his daughter, Miss Elizabeth Edwards, went to New York today, where Senator Ed- wards will pass the week end. Miss Ed- wards will return to their apartment in the Wardman Park Hotel Tuesday ac- companied by Mrs. J. A. Bruckner, wife of Lieut. Bruckner, U. S. A, of Gov- ernors Island, N. Y., and their small son, who will be the guests of Miss Edwards at the hotel. Senator and Mrs. Royal S. Copeland have returned from New York and are again in their apartment in the Ward- man Park Hotel. Mrs. Copeland is re- cuperating from an illness. She will be at home informally in the afternoons after 4 o'clock. Representative and Mrs. S. Wallace Dempsey will be hosts at dinner tonight in the presidential dining room of the Mayflower preceding the congressional reception at the White House. Mrs. Dempsey, who is giving a series of luncheon parties, had as her guests yesterday in the presidential dining room of the Mayflower, following the concert, Mrs. Royal S. Copeland, Mrs, Charles 8. Deneen, Mrs. Charles W. ‘Waterman, Mrs. Ernest R. Ackerman, ‘Mrs. Fred Purnell, Mrs. John H. Bart- Jett, Mrs. Hugh Cumming, Mrs. Walter Weils, Mrs. Frank Mondell, Mrs. Lucy ‘Wilder Morris, Mrs. Frederick M. Dav- enport, Mrs. Alex Trowbridge, Mrs. Merchant Mahoney, Mrs. William E. Hull, Mrs. E. Hart Fenn, Mrs. Henry Alvah Strong, Mrs. Bertrand Snell, Mrs, Harcourt Pratt, Mrs. Irving Glover, Mrs, Edmund Platt, Mrs. McPherson Crich- ton, Mrs. Herbert Kendall, Mrs. J. 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Representative and Mrs, Charles A. Eaton will entertain at a dinner at the Wardman Park Hotel January 29. Gen. and Mrs. D. C. Shanks and Col. and Mrs. W. T. Wood will leave Satur- day for Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Thomas F. Bayard, jr. enter- | tained at luncheon today in" honor of Mrs. Woodrow Wilson. Mrs. Proctor L. Dougherty will be at home tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock at her home, 3713 Jenifer street, | Chevy Chase. Comdr. Charles Theodore Jewell will entertain a company of 14 at the .wnLr]wr dance at the Club Chantecler to- night, Mrs. Royal Thomas McKenna and her mother, Mrs. David Stewart Hen- drick, will be at home tomorrow after- | noon from 4 to 6 o'clock. They will N have assisting them Mrs. Joseph T. Robinson, Mrs. William DeWitt Mitchell, Mrs. Harold Reed Smoot and Mrs. Harry G. Meem. 1 ITORS FROM MIDDLE WEST Mrs. B. E. Neal of Indianapolis (left) and Mrs. Herman E. Neal of Matoon, TIL, guests at the dinner which the secretary to the President and Mrs. Everett Sanders gave for the Vice President and Mrs. Dawes Tuesday, and attend- ing the White House reception with them tonight. —Bachrach Photos. The national commander of the | American Legion, Col. Paul V. McNutt, ’ cnfertained b dinner Vice President | A% at & buffct supper Sty Srenice Gen. Charles G. Dawes and Vice Presi- | 1t 00T of Mist, Blotence FLeys Soc dent-clect Scnator Charles Curtis at |} R R g the Mavflower Hotel, and_among the | 1 whose mardage Wil take piace guests were Senator Joseph T. Robinson. | textained at dinner last evening in Senator David A. Reed, Senator George : H. Moses, Senator David I, Walsh, Sen- | 1000F Of Miss Keys and Mr. Willard. remain for some time. Mme. Roso entertained at Juncheon | today in the Chinese room of the May- flower, having 24 in her party. Mrs, Taft was guest of honor, ment at the Carlton, where they will | the streets of Cairo 2t carnival time, | with_the arrival of the khedive and caliph, accompanied by princes, jesters, dancing girls and other attendants. The ball will open at 10 o'clock. As always, the great feature of the Bal Boheme is the continuous dancing from 10 o'clock until 3 in the morning, un- interrupted even by the presentation of the opening pageant, for both big ballrooms are _utilized. Two of the famous Meyer Davis orchestras will play the seductive strains of the dance. Brief divertissements and the famous Bal “extra added attractions” of the eve- ning. For this, the sixth annual Bal Boheme, a distinguished list of patron- esses is already announced by Mrs. John F. Gaynor, chairman of patron- esses. The list is headed by Mme. Claudel, wife of the Ambassador of France; Princess Albert de Ligne, wife of the Ambassador of Belgium; Mme. Debuchi, wife of the Ambassador of Japan; Mme. Marc Peter, wife of the Minister of Switzerland: Mme. Sze, wife of the Minister of China; Mme. de Alfaro, wife of the Minister of Panama; Mme. Samy Pasha, wife of the Minister of Egypt, and Senora de Encisco, wife of the counselor of the Argentine em- bassy, who are taking a keen interest in_this season’s ball. Heading the “official” list of patron- esses are Mrs, Dwight F. Davis, wife of HARRIS S Boheme supper will be among the | SOCILE the Secretary of War, and Mrs. William M. Jardine, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, and other distinguished patronesses include Mrs. H. T. Allen, Mrs. George Barnett, Mrs. Paul H. Bas- tedo, Mrs. Gist Blair,.Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett, Miss Mabel Boardman, Mrs. Clarence C. Calhoun, Mrs. Willlam D. Connor, Mrs. Hugh S. Cumming, Mrs. Henry H. Flather, Mrs. Gilbert Gros- venor, Mrs. Frank 8. Hight, Mrs. John | Walker Holcombe, Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe, Mrs. John A. Hull, Mrs. Chase W. Kennedy, Mrs. Horace Greeley Mac- Farland, Mrs. Julien J. Mason, Mrs. Calvin B. Matthews, Mrs. C. Powell Minnigerode, Mrs. Henry Oxnard, Mrs. Thomas Walker Page, Mrs. Willlam Franklin Sands, Mrs. Thomas H. Talia- ferro, Mrs. George Oakley Totten, Mrs. William Wheatley and Mrs. Clarence ‘Willlams. Mrs. Merritte W. Ireland was the guest of Mrs. Fairleigh S. Dickinson of Rutherford, N. J.. at luncheon yester- day at the Mayflower. Mr. and Mrs. Adolf J. Pavenstedt of New York City, accompanied by the HOP—1316 G TYe latter’s sister, the Countess de Faramond de Lafojole, will be guests at the May= flower during their stay in Washington, ‘The Assistant Attorney General, Mr. George R. Farnum, who is president of the Massachusetts Society, has issued invitations for a reception to be given by the society on January 22 at the | Wardman Park Hotel. The reception is in honor of the Massachusetts delegates | in Congress and will be attended by a large number of the congressional group now in the city. Dr. Anson Phelps Stokes will address the Woman's Alliance of All Souls’ Unitarian Church tomorrow at 11 a.m., |in Pierce Hall, Fifteenth and Harvard streets. Dr. Stokes’ topic will be | “Medteval Universities. | Luncheon will be served at 1 o'clock | with Mrs. Boutelle, hostess. | Mrs. Willlam M. Calder and Mr. W. M. Calder, jr., the wife and son of former Senator Calder of New York, are stopping at_the Willard, having come down from New York to attend the re- “(Continued on Nineteenth Page.) STREET Tomorrow 9:15 A.M. Annual Remnant Sale Disposing of One Hundred and Ten High-Priced Afternoon and Evening DRESSES ator Henry F. Ashurst, Senator Fred Steiwer, Senator James E. Watson, Senator Arthur R. Robinson, Senator D. Simeon Fess, Senator Hiram Bingham, Senator Daniel F. Steck, Representative | W. Frank James, Representative Fred | A. Britten, Representative John J. Mc- Swain, Representative A. Platt Andrew, Representative Royal C. Johnson, Rep- resentative Roy Fitzgerald, Represent- Mr. Edward N. Hurley, former chair- man of the Shipping Board, has arrived in Washington from his home in Chi- cago, and is at the Carlton for a few days, accompanied by Mrs. Hurley. Mr. John M. Morehead of Rye, N. Y., will join Mrs. Morehead in Washington today and together they will attend the dinner to be given Friday evening by Mr. ative John Q. Tilson, Representative Lamar Jeffers, Representative Tom Con- nally, Representative Stephen G. Porter, Representative Willis C. Hawley and Col. John Thomas Taylor. Col. and Mrs. Charles B. Drake will entertain a large party at dinner at the and Mrs. Ritter. Mrs. Morehead was guest at luncheon yesterday given by his aunt, Mrs. Linds Morehead, and at the dinner given last night by Mr, and Mrs. William McClellan Ritter for the Minister of Sweden and Mme. Bostrom. Willard Saturday evening. Miss Frances Larner Gore will enter- Mr. and Mrs. Ira Nelson Morris of New York City have taken an apart- | Bal Boheme of the Arts Club | Preparing Picturesque Features, The Bal Boheme of the Arts Club, | which is now accepted as one of the | most brilliant events of the Washington social season, will occur this year on | the evening of Monday, January 28, at | the Willard Hotel. The scene will be one of unusual splendor, set as it is in MORRISONS FOUNDED 1894 ASSORTED TEA SANDWICHES 45c per dozen; $3.25 per hundred Also Sandwiches for all occasions THE PASTRY SHOP 1616 H St. N.W. Met. 6939 at$ Chiffon Dresses Crepe Dresses 075 Evening Velvet Dresses Dresses Many Are in the New Spring Shades The LOUVRE 1115 1117 F STREET Yes—ALL There are no exceptions in this Half- Yearly Clearance save in the one instance of $16.50 grade of Dresses. Otherwise every item of the present season stock of Dresses, Coats and Evening Wraps is in- 5 1, Off! 1, Off! Sports Afternoon They have the charm of exclusiveness and the appeal of originality—coupled with Dresses Sport superior quality. Dress Coats and Wraps Every selection must be final —no returns can be ac- cepted or exchanges made. 0 1 A Brothers Special Sale! The Season’s Smarfest Evening Gowns Velvets—Taffetas—Chiffons Satin and Tulle Combinations $29.75 Formerly $88.50 COATS | ENSEMBLES 1, off All Sales Final TV ELWVIE TiEH IR TR N clearance. 1219 F St. 1109 F Street N.W. anuary Sale DRESSES Formerly Priced to $15 85 dresses taken from our regular stock and marked ridiculously low for quick 95 Not all sizes and colors are included in this lot, so shop early for best selection. ALL SALES FINAL 1219 F St. SEMI~ANNUAL Every Pair New —This semi-annual sale Quality Footwear. Kid, All style heels, Cuban French. All sizes, AAA to C. Sale of Queentex Hosiery, Chiffon Sues $1.29 2 Pairs for $2.50 Al Sik Also Service Weight Every Pair Perfect $ 5.85 Values Up to $10.00 of- fers you special reduced prices on the famous Queen Hundreds of pairs selected from our regular stock, including Black and Brown Suede, Patent Leather and Black Satin, Black and Brown Black and Brown Lizard and A o Queen Quality Boot Shop 1219 F Street N. W. X Stock Clearance Sale of Furs Bernard's 1508 Connecticut Avenue (4 Doors Above Dupont Circle) L ol o e Hats, $1.00 are cut in price to $1.00. duced to $3.00. are $5.00 to $12.00. . All dresses, which reduced to $25.00 to $45.00. Special Reductions On Coats. Were $300.00. * Now $159.50. One_black coat, med. Was $285.00. Now $145.00. One tan cloth coat. $200.00. Now $110.00. One camel's hair Was $125.00. Now $£69.50. now $110.00 to $150.00. i Phillip-Louise 1509 Connecticut Avenue. L ol e en cannot ones of with you, —and and Underwood portrait—in Und largest assortment ton, D. C. best. yourself. a dozen. Decatur 4100, 1230 Connecticut Avenue. No Charges 50% Off A further clearance of 35 hats Another group of hats are re- All other this season’s models formerly were from $45.00 to $125.00, are Two black ceats, fox trimmed. skunk trim- Was sport coat. All other coats that were for- merly priced $250.00 to $300.00, (3 Doors Above Dupont Circle) Underwood and Underwood re- mind you that on your travels you always take your loved yvour friends and family suggest that you take a perfect likeness of them in a lovely Underwood an rwood and Underwood frame. This studio has probably the of . picture irames that there are in Washing- For travel—a leather frame is There are ever so many sizes and styles that it is impos- sible to tell you, but rather sug- gest that you go in to see for Underwood and Underwood por- raits are known the world over —and it is amazing to know that you may possess work of their finest artists for as little as $20.00 —Sizes 14 to 40 No 1316 G Street CITY CLUB BUILDING Exchanges CONNECTICUT AYENUE IMART FHORS —sale is foremost in true values to smart shoppers of Washington. Pasternak apparel is recognized | by discriminating women for qual- | ity and style that is superlatively smart and different—"typically Pasternak.” | In order to have a complete turn-over of stock—Pasternak’s| January Clearance Sale is one of radical reductions. Drastic cuts in prices afford| you an amazing money-saving op- portunity. Many afternoon dresses, velvet coats and evening gowns are n d down to less than %3 the nal price. Cloth coats and fur coats are greatly reduced. There is a special group of after- noon and dinner gowns now priced $55 and $65. A group of sport and street dresses are $25, $35 and $45. Hats are reduced to $8, $10, §15. All sales final. No returns. No exchanges. The Embassy can boast of perfectly delicious food—every one who eats here once is always satisfied to make The Embassy his place to eat from that day on. The Embassy is the smart ren- dezvous for aiter-the-bridge or| after-the-dance parties—the din- ing rooms on the second floor are open 24 hours a day. Fortune telling by every afternoon. The_cafeteria_on first floor is 9'P. tea-leaves Napoleon’s Free delivery service until 11 pm. —has become very popular with the clever hostess who is always known for the delicious spread she is able to serve at a minute’s notice. All you have to do when the im- promptu party drops in is call Napoleon’s—for fancy ice creams —French pastries, tarts, luscious candy, cakes and—just call Columbia 8955, Cathedral Mansions. 3000 Connecticut Avenue. ) ) N_, 7770_//br/é Farrell ~ v Maison Jules Sale announces radical reductions for entire clearance of velvet dresses for street and afternoon regardless of former prices are ut to 25. An unusual assortment of silk daytime dresses, sizes 14 to 40, are marked down for Friday special. 12.50. This is the shop to find values at the height of the season. 1627 Connecticut Avenue (Between Que and R Streets). E ol *n - Sale —of hats for immediate clearance starts tomorrow. There is a group of hats marked at— $1.45 Glaser's always show a line of lovely $5.00 hats. Hats are made on the head here, too. Chiffon hose start in price at $1.00. 1502 Connecticut Avenue. (2 Doors Above Dupont Circle) Elizabeth Arden made it possible for every woman to have a lovely com- plexion and that is | beauty itself. These are days when “we mod- the close-up 2s erns” must meet gaze of critical eves. One of the essential prerequisites of a charming personality is self con- fidence in appearance—knowing that you are at your best. Look in your. mirror! Is your complexion all that you would like it to be? You know the specialists of this beauty salon examine your skin and give you treatments and prep- arations according to its individual needs. —and the treatments are perfectly delightful. Call for appointment. Decatur 4147, Elizabeth Arden. 1147 Connecticut Avenue.