Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1929, Page 62

Society News Notes Of Special Interest From Rockville Area Montgomery County Capital and Adjacent Communi- ties Have Program of| Charming Festivities. Pérsonal Mention. ROCKVILLE, Md., December 14— Mrs. E. Chris Ramey entertained at bridge in her home, in Rockville, Tues- day evening in celebration of the birth- | day anniversary of her daughter, Miss | Helen Ramey. Mr. W. Garner Bouic, prominent at- torney of Hot Springs, Ark., was a guest of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Albert M. Bouic, in their home, in Rockville, for several days dur- ing the week. Mr, and Mrs. Henry Howard returned to their home, in Brookeville, last week after visiting their son_and daughter- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton How- ard, in Westfield, N. J. They had with| them as guests the previous week their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Dowell Howard, and children of Win- chester, Va. Mrs. John T. Warfield of the Laytons- ville neighborhood left during the week for Richmond, Va., to spend the Winter with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Stanton Pitcher. Mrs. Katherine Benson entertained at dinner in her home, in Rockville, Tuesday evening in honor of the birth- day anniversary of Miss Helen Ramey of Rockville. Bridge Club Members Guests in Home of Mr. and Mrs. Troxell. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Troxell en- tertained the Gaithersburg Tuesday Night Bridge Club in their home in Gaithersburg this week. High scores went to Mrs. Harry R. McCabe, Mr. Sidney Karr and Mrs. Norman Belt. Mrs. George C. Minor, wife of the pastor of the Rockville Christian Church, has arrived in Rockville from Arkansas, where she was engaged in kindergarten teaching. Mrs. Delia McAuley of Washington has been visiting in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Ladson, near Olne: Miss Aldah Fyffe has returned to Poolesville, after spending some time visiting_in Baltimore. Mrs. Elizabeth K. May of New York was & guest last week of her brother-in- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Hetzer, in their home at Garrett Park. Mrs. Joshua Miles Lankford and little daughter returned a few days 8go to their home in Pocomoke City, after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carson Ward in Gaithersburg. They were ac- companied by Mrs. Ward, mother of Mrs. Lankford. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Dinwiddie of St. Louis, the latter formerly Miss Alice Brooke of Oakdale, are visitors in the home of Mrs. Dinwiddie's brother and | sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Tarlton Brooke, near Oakdale. Mr. and Mrs. William C. Gantrell of | ‘Washington were last week end guests of relatives at Brighton. Mr. Reuben Brigham of Sandy Spring left early in the week on a business trip to New England, expecting to be away two_weeks. The Homemakers' Club of the Whea- ton neighborhood was entertained on Wednesday by Mrs. R. B. Graeves in her home near Wheaton. Newlyweds Return From Honeymoon Tour. Mr. and Mrs. Linwood Duvall hlve‘ returned from their honeymoon _tour | and are !emgomnl)’ making their home | with Mrs. Duvall's parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Lawson, near Damascus. Miss Edith Hepburn of Still Pon Md., has been visiting her brother-in- law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Alton C. Bell, at Woodmont. Mr. B. M. Headlev of Boyds will leave early in the week for Alabama, where he plans to visit relatives. Miss Mary Miller Stabler of Sandy Spring spent the last week end visiting on the Eastern Shore. Mr. and Mrs. Lauck Benson enter- tained at a small dinner and bridge arty in their home at Sandy Spring ursday evening. Mr. Allie Jones of Darnestown plans to leave next week for St. Petersburg, Fla., to spend the Winter. Mrs. J. Darby Bowman of Rockville left early in the week for Tampa, Fla., for a visit with her son, Mr. Craig Bowman. { Miss Alice Holmes and Miss Bonnie | Holmes entertained 60 guests at a| bridge luncheon at the Manor Club.‘ Norbeck, Wednesday, it being an event ! of more than usual pleasure. Mrs. W. Randolph Talbott and Mrs. G. Rust Canby were the high scorers. School Cast to Stage Charming Entertainment. “Watch Your Step, Wilson,” will be presented in the high school auditorium at Poolesville Thursday evening by members of the senior class of the Poolesville School. The cast will in- clude William Williams, Marion Blythe, Clifford Elgin, Robert Jones, Esther Allnutt, Helen Offutt, Helen Pyles and Edna Poole. The comedy, “A Fortune for Gold Diggers” was cleverly presented by the members of the Rockvi™ High School | Maskers Dramatic Club in the high ! school auditorium last evening. It was directed by Miss Catherine Hall of the school faculty and was enjoyed by & large gathering. Mrs. Willlam John Thomas of Sandy Spring_has been visiting relatives in Kennett Square, Pa. Mr. Reuben Brigham, scoutmaster of the Sandy Spring Boy Scout Troop, en- tertained the members of his troop at e For Wide, Narrow, Long, Short, Small or Large Feet “No Foot Too Hard to Fit" 30 Different Styles In All Leathers and Fabrics to EEEEE FIT SNUG AT THE HEEL Custom-Made Stylish Stouts $7.50 to $11.00 Nurses’ White Cloth Calf and Black Kid Oxfords Complete Line of High Shoes Daniel Green ~ COMFYS Sizes 1 to 10 OYCE.& LEWI CUSTOM FITTING SHOE 430-75St NW. Just Below ¥ J. T. NORRIS J. T. ARNOLD RUBAKER a weenie roast at his home a few aft- Mrs. Milton Bancroft of Sandy Spring has been visiting in New York City. Mrs. James M. Luney of Cabin John Park spoke before the Darnestown Woman's Club at its last meeting on what constitutes an adequate women's reformatory. Miss Alisa Lindsay and Miss Mamie Lindsay of Alexandria, Va., were recent guests for a few days of Mrs. Marian Shears in her home in Poolesville. Mrs. Bates Etchison entertained the Woman's Missionary and Ladies’ Aid Socleties of Epworth Methodist Church, Gaithersburg, in her home in Gaithers- burg Wednesday. A luncheon was served. Mrs. Robert Cole entertained at bridge in her home in Rockville Wednesday evening, her guests including members of a card club to which she belongs and a few other “friends. Massachusetts Society Holds Annual Election ‘The Massuchusetts Soclety of Wash- ington held its second meeting of the 1929-30 season Tuesday evening in the ball room of the Wardman Park Hotel. ‘There was a short business meeting at 8:30 o'clock for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year. Mr. George R. Farnum, Assistant At- Gift News on Another Page of This Paper. J B Nets, Chiffons, and styles in placed flares—bole *lines— fitting hiplines. collars. blue, black— misses’ 14 to 20—ju and only $15.00. Tailored coat models THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, DECEMBER 15 1929—PART THREE. torney General, was elected president for the third consecutive time. Vice ‘Drc!ldvnu elected are Mrs. Proctor L. Dougherty, Mr. Charles A. Bowman and Mr. Frank E. Hickey; secretary, Mr. George A. Herman; treasurer, Mr. Wil- liam T. Simpson; additional members to the executive committee, Mr. Charles F. Sharkey, Dr. William I. Ogus and Miss Eleanor Carlton. The trustees chosen for the new term are Represen- tative Frederick W. Dallinger, Represen- tative Charles L. Gifford, Mrs. John A. Chamberlain, Miss Martha Gould, Mr. Albert Michaud, Mrs. Patrick J. Murray and Mrs. Robert H. Kempton. Following the election of officers an entertainment and dance was held. The artist musicians were Mr. Ambrose Dur- | kin, baritone soloist, accompanied by | Miss Lucy Street. Miss Claire Sessford impersonated musical comedy stars, in- cluding Helen Kane, Fannie Bryce, Julia Sanderson and Kate Smith, and was accompanied by Miss Irma Beal and the Gypsy Dance Oriental. Miss Dorothy Skinner, soprano soloist, sang, accompanied by Mrs. Harry Angelico, and Mr. Harry Angelico, baritone solo- |ist, was accompanied by Mrs. Harry Angelico. Dancing began promptly at 9 o'clock | and continued until 1 a.m., with one of | the leading orchestras of the city play- ing. There were approximately 600 members and their friends present. | On the reception committee were Mr. A FASHION INSTITUTION Paris Washington and Mrs. George B. Farnum, Mr. James J. Sweeney, Miss Hazel E. Batchelder, Mr. Charles A. Bowman, Miss Eleanor Carleton, Miss Helen O'Neill, Miss Alice A. Baker, Mrs. Robert H. Kempton, Mr. Raymond E. Manning, Miss Edith Michaud, Mr. George A. Herman, Mrs. Patrick J. Murray, Miss Elsie L. Pha- len, Mr. Willilam T. Simpson, Miss Loretta M. Ryan, Mr. Charles F. Shar- key, Miss Jessie L. Williams, Miss Jo- sephine Wunder and Mr. George Roberts. ‘The floor committee included Mr. Lewis W. Hart, Mr. Robert H. Kempton and Mr. John H. Springer. On the music committee were Mr. Frank E. Hickey and Mr. Charles F. Sharkey. Miss Elsie L. Phalen is in charge of the society pins. Plans are under way for the big an- nual reception to the congressional del egates from the Old Bay State. date for this affair will be announced later. Application blanks for new mem- bers may be obtained from the secre- tary. Mr. George A. Herman, 345 Girard | street. Your Christmas Draperies th, Christmas only 10, dsys away vou haven't a minute to lose in ordering your are drapery specialists—giad draperies. We to submit samples, suggestions. 121 F st 2nd Floor District 3211 We Park Your Car While You Shop Here. Nework One big inducement to buy Coats New Black Coats— Women’s, Misses’ $89.50 to $110 Coats— This pre- Christmas reduction on Coats that you want most— Women’s Coats of the smart black kashmir fabrics, with black fox or kit fox, black lynx and skunk. Misses’ Coats—Same fine fabrics with black fox, skunk and muskrat —(also tans and browns)—fur cuffs—as well as fur collars. Wrap and flare styles in the Women’s Coats— Flares and straight lines in the Misses’ Coats— What more can we say than that there will be nearly 100 coats in these groups for you to choose from tomorrow. They are a big buy! Coat Shops—Third Floor A splendid purchase this—of Frocks Misses’ and Juniors’ 25 Styles in High Colors— Crepes, Prints big variety. with low- ros—high waist- Smart straightline dresses— (still good in spite of everything) snug- Side and back drapes—some sleeveless—deep cape Red, beige, green, dahlia, A host of dresses—new ahd smart— miors’ 13-15-17— Mizses’ Dress Shops—Third Floor New arrivals in Head Size Hats $7.50 bring interest to the Millinery Street Floor Shop these busy Christmas days. The satisfaction of hats that really fit your head—that y 1 . > ad— ou buy just like a man buys his hats—is satisfaction indeed. ; Of fine felts in tailored styles—just the extra hat for wear now. $7.50. Sizes 6 to 7% —Like Men’s Hats. Also headsizes 20% to 23V. You Choose From the Exclusive in Men’s Finery Here— C Don’t make it “just a gift”—but let it express at the same time thoughtful selection—and when you make it from these assortments you are giving the best in quality, the truest in fashion. French Lounge Suits —and Lounging Robes The Lounge Suit, of-course, is the last word in negligee—a French idea—developed in pure silk and brocades; with shawl sollar or Russian neck. $25 to 875 Lounging Robes—range from $5 to $150—and are featured in Flannel, Blanket, Rayon and Silk. These are exceptional specials Flannel Robes—All wool stripes and plain shades 810 Brocade Robes— }Vilh sill:: notch col- ars and cuffs and wide silk belts...... $10'75 Brocade Robes—A se- lection of ?xclusive pat- terns cut long and full, with girdle.............c ‘15 Brocade Robes—Lined with Skinner’s silk. New designs alnd hand- some colorings; very special s 316-75 Silk-lined Brocade Robes —Elaborate patterns in rich colors—robes of dis- 325 tinetion veuien. 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