Evening Star Newspaper, February 11, 1929, Page 15

CHURCH MARRIAGE REPORT IS MADE Companionate Weddings Are Branded as Anti-Social by Council Committee. By the Associated Press. NEW YORK, February 11.—Compan- {onate marriage was branded as anti- social in a report by the committee on marriage and home of the Federal Council of Churches of Christ in Amer- dca, made public yesterday. The report said that a marriage for life is the only union that the church can teach. . The report said that instead of the “lifelong companionship which pur- poses to overcome all difficulties and Welcome children.” companionate mar- riage “starts with self-regarding mo- tives Jand raises the doubt as to the fu- ture.” “The church itself has much to an- #wer for” in the present state of affairs, the committee believes, in that “the clergy, as a rule, have not given them- | selves energotically to the social and economic struggle for the lives of the hard-pressed masses of the population.” ‘The committee is headed by Bishop James Cannon, jr. of the Methodist Church. South, chairman: Rev. Howard C. Robbins, recently resigned dean of the Cathedral of St. John the Devine, as vice chairman, and Rev. Worth M. 'rlppy of New 1ork as secremry GARDEN TROPHY RACE COMMITTEE IS NAMED Airplane Contests Will Be Held in Two Divisions, Maj. A. B. Lambert Announces. By the Associated Press. ST. LOUIS, February 11.—The con- test committee for the annual Gardner trophy airplane race, May 28 and 30 at Parks Airport, East St. Louis, has been announced by Maj. Albert Bond Lambert, veteran aeronaut and aviator, ‘Who is chairman of the committee. The race will be in two divisions, the first to be run May 28, with entrants racing to Parks Airport from Buffalo, N. Y., Jacksonville, Fla., San Antonio, fTex., Denver, Colo., and Fargo, N. Dak. Cash prizes of $1,000 will be given. ‘The other event will be run Memorial day and is open only to winners of first and second places in the first race, mak- ing a total of 10 planes. They will Tace from Parks Airport to Indianapolis, turn a pylon at the Indianapolis speed- Way during the Memorial day automo- bile classic, and return to Parks Air- port. A cash prize of $5,000 will be given to the winner. The event is Banctioned by the National Aeronautic Association. The contest committee is composed of 25 men prominent in aero- nauties. CHINESE HEAR TALKIES. Audience Enthusiastic Over U. 8. Sound Pictures. fameriont Tking e s s motion pict were introduced in China Saturday. The theater in the international settlement was filled with an enthusiastic audience. There was a sound News Reel and a feature picture equipped with Radio borponnon of America photo sound de- ’Lfin«a%uafimfiofi%w‘ I Jovial and Sentimental |VALENTINES: Whether its a hearty laugh or a sincere smile of fond pleasure—you’ll find just the wanted touch of distinction and individuality to create the mood, in our vast as- sortment of Valentines. e bt chad bt Chahet ko hch An early call is suggested to insure a wide choice of designs. ‘BREW®D Engmnn & Stah'onun For Clear radiant Beauty For that clear, radidnt beauty of complexion so much desired by every wo- man, thousands use and rec+ ommend Black and White Face Powder. This dainty, high-quality powder applies smoothly, adheres lastingly and lends to the complexion its own natural beauty of texture and tint. 1f you have never tried this fine powder try it today. Your dealer has it, or will get it for you. Price 25c. BLACK==\WHITE Gace ?owder NEW ONK MEMPII/ MONTEREVS SOCIETY (Continued from Fourteenth Page.) today the table hostesses will be Mrs. Frederick Davenport, Mrs. Homer Hoch, Mrs. Harry Hopkinson, Mrs Clarence True Wilson, Mrs. W. Corby, Mrs. Burton Wheeler, Mrs. Hosel Holton, 'Mrs. E. Quincy Smith. Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker is chairman of the com- mittee on invitations; Mrs. Mary Louise Brown, chairman of the refreshment committee, and Mrs, William P. Mc- Dowell, wife of the resident Methodist bishop, chairman of the committee on hastesses. Mrs. Robert Whitney Imbrie met with the ushers’ committee of debutantes, of which Miss Dorothea Lane is chairman, in the Willard baliroom to complete their plans for the Anspacher lectures, which are for the benefit of the George Washington Memorial. Mrs. Henry F. Dimock is the honorary chairman and Mrs. George C. Thorpe is the active chairman. The first lecture will be given in the Willard room, February 14, at 11:15 o'clock. The marriage of Miss Anne Rosalia Topper, daughter of Mr., and Mrs, George F. Topper, to Mr. J. Joyce Mc- Ginness, son of Hugh J. McGinness, took place Saturday afternoon. The ceremony was performed in St. Steph- en’s Catholic Church, the Rev. George B. Harrington officiating, at 5 oclock. ‘The bride wore an ensemble of green georgette crepe, the bodice of beige georgette crepe, a green felt hat, and a shoulder bouquet of pink roses. Miss Laura G. Ady was maid of honor and had a costume of rose-colored crepe, made with full skirt from a low waistline, and felt hat of the same shade and a shoulder bouquet of pink roses. Mr. Joseph McGinness was best man for his brother. Mr. and Mrs. McGinness will make their home temporarily at 1133 Twenty- fourth street after March 1. Mrs. Morris D. Wickersham will be Burchell’s Bouquet Coffee Quality Superb 40(: Lb. N. W. Burchell - 817-19 Fourteenth St. THE EVENING the hostess of the Arts Club dinner on Tuesday evening, with Miss Minna Niemman, pianist, and Mr. Lynch Lu- quer, violinist, as the artists providing the evening’s program of music. ‘The Dames of the Loyal Legion will eonduct their annual meeting and Lin- coln’s birthday program at the Willard tomorrow at a luncheon in the cabinet room. Mrs. Virgina White Speel, the president, will be in the chair. The ad- dresses are to be greetings from Maj. Gen. Charles Summerall, chief of staff, U. 8. A, greetings from the guest of honor, Mrs. Mary Logan Tucker, na- tional vice president; also from Assist- ant Attorniy General Mr. George R. Farnum; Rear Admiral Luke McNamee and Dr. Cloyd Heck Marvin of George Washington University. In the ballroom of Wardman Park Hotel A7eme Chapter, No. 10, O. E. 8. will hold a Valentine dance and card party with features, favors and valuable prizes, The general public is invited. Tickets on sale at door. Mrs. Claribel Gay is worthy matron; Mrs. Mildred Poynton, chairman; Mrs. Marie Pierce, vice chairman, and Mrs. Selma Kleine, general chairman, The New York State Society will give a reception and dance at the New Wil- lard Hotel Fridsy evening at 9 o’clock. A short program has been arranged. The reception committee, of which Mrs. John Nicolson is chairman, include, Mrs. Hamilton Fish, jr.; Mrs. Ogden L. Mills, Mrs. Theodore D. Robinson, Mrs. Har- court J. Pratt, Mrs. Herbert T. McClure, Mrs. John H. Coxhead, Mrs. Grace E. Strait and Miss Helen Brown. Arrangements are complete for the Constitution card party tomorrow eve- ning in the Hamilton Hotel. Among BROOKS BRO FLERORER 2 “Domestic STAR, WASHINGTON, those making reservations are Mrs. Noble J. Waldron, Mrs. Charles H. Jones, Miss Helen M. Bass, Miss Olive K. Greve, Miss Clara Gissney, Mrs, Wil- liam H. Newton, Mrs. Korah Manning, Mrs. Irving Frickey and Mrs, M. L. Morrison. —_— FILM MAN SECLUDED. Reporters Unable to Locate Direc- tor Overcome by Gas Fumes. LOS ANGELES, February 11 (#).— Newspaper men seeking reports on the condition of Marshall Neilan, motion picture director, were unable to locate him today. Neilan was taken to a hospital yes- terday after his wife, Blanche Sweet, -+ | screen star, reported she had found him in the garage of his home, overcome by fumes from the exhaust. He was said to have been in a critical condition. The hospital reported early today that Neilan had returned home. 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There was no laxing of precautions. All available military reserves were mobilized and encamped in the parks and streets ready for any emergency. 1929, crowded with alarmed Hindus, particu- larly of the working classes, who fled to Poona and elsewhere. There was considerable talk of mar- tial law for the city and vicinity in the | event of further disturbances. There were 7 new killings Sunday, while 56 were wounded. Official an- nouncements said that 28, including 15 in heepitals, died in the 24 hours end- ing Sunday evening. Total casualties for the week of rioting were sat at ap- proximately 120 dead and 700 injured. Vice Consul Is Transferred. Willlam B. Douglas, jr., of this city, United States vice counsel at Santo Domingo, has been detailed to similar duty at Chihuahun. Mexico. —e Australia’s population is 6,284,394, ac- cording to census figures just an- Trains over the week end were nounced. N7 "nmnum i I 4” MOODY RESIGNS POST. Son of Evangelist Protests Policy Adopted in Religious Work, NEW YORK, February 11 (#).—The New York Times sald today that Wil- liam R. Moody has resigned as chair- man of the board of trustees of North- field Seminary for Girls, East North- field, Mass.; the Mount Hermon School, for boys, near East Northfield, and the Summer Bible and Missionary Confer- ence at East Northfield. Mr. Moody, eldest son of Dwight Moody, the evangelist, who was com- missioned by his father to carry on the religious work, presented his resigna- tion at a meeting of the board of trustees in New York Friday. He gave as his reason for resigning the policy and®conduct of the work as carried on bbg' };cv. Elliott Speer, president of the ard. Charge Accounts Invited—No Interest or Extras GOLDENEERG'S ~BOTH SIDES OF SEVENTH STREET—AT K A Tuesday Sale of Extraordinary Interest to the Home-maker! " Medium - weight hose in 74 length: Bright, attractive colors and pat- terns. Perfect quality. 7Y to 10. 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