Evening Star Newspaper, December 15, 1929, Page 63

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. Raleigh Hotel will be utilized. North Suburban Folk Entertaining Guests For Holiday Season News Record for Week Also Incl“de! Dinner!. Tea! and Other Special Social Functions. Mr. Lawrence Barroll will arrive this | ‘Wweek from Paris after an absence of three years and will visit his parents, | Col. and Mrs. Morris K. Barroll, i their home, on Saul road. Ensign Williston Dye has returned | to Norfolk after being the guest or | his mother in Garrett Park. Miss Elizabeth Sherman Jones, a | student at the University of Marylana. | left yesterday to be the guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. William Howard Gilpin, in Bloomfield, N. J. She will be joined there on ‘Tuesday by her sister, Miss Ruth Sher» man Jones, of Western Maryland Col- lege. They will return Saturday to spend the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Josiah W. Jones, at the Briars, near Sandy Spring. Miss Elgar | Jones arrived home yesterday from | the University of Maryland for the holidays. Mrs. A, B. Barber has returned to her home, in Battery Park, after spena- ing some time with her daughter, Miss Janet Barber, at Bryn Mawr College, and her son, Dr. Godfrey Barber, ac ‘Williams College. Makes Trip from California Via Panama Canal. Miss Jesta Warthen arrived this week from Los Angeles, Calif., and will spend some time with her mother in Kensing- ton. She made the trip by boat via the Panama Canal. Mrs. Joseph Tilton is at her home in Sandy Spring after visiting Kansas City, Mo. Her sister, Mrs. Mil- ton Bancroft, left this week for New York for a stay of several weeks. Miss Laura White of Lynn, Mass, arrived Tuesday to be the guest of Miss Hattle Houghton in Kensington | for several days. They left Friday to ;I’:nd the Winter at Daytona Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Harlton Brooke have as their guests at Williow Grove, near Sandy Spring, Mr. and Mrs. William Dinwiddie of St. Louis, who will be their guests for several weeks. Miss Mary Wanner of Capitol View, with Mr. Raymond Hughes, Mr. John QGraff, Mr. Henry Amos, Mr. John Hughu and Mr. Fred Graff of Kensing- ton, were the guests yesterday of the former's sister, Miss Elizabeth Wanner, at a tea dance at Hood Coll:ge in Frederick. Dinner Given in Honor of Red Cross Women. Mrs. A. L. Schafer and Mrs. Robert | Bondy entertained Friday afternoon with a large tea at the Battery Park Community Club in honor of the visiting Red Cross women in Wash- ington. Miss Mary Margruder is the guest of Mrs. Pierre Stevens at her home in Sandy Spring for a short time after which they will take an apartment in Washington for the remainder of the ‘Winter. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Guinter and daughter, Miss Mary Emily Guin‘er, have returned to their home in Harris- burg, Pa., Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Merritt in Ken- sington. Mrs. V. P. Crist has returnzd to her guest of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Elisha Hanson, Bethesda. Mr. and Mrs. Lauch Benson enter- tained Thursday evening in their h0m3| at Sandy Spring with a small dinner party followed by bridge. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stabler have re- turned to Swarthmore, Pa. after spending a week at Edgewood, home of | the Misses Stabl:r, near Sandy Spring. | Reserve Officer Group Final arrangements for an exclusi banquet and ball have been com by the District of Columbia Dtpln- Officers” ment of the Reserve to mnouncemmt mnde at the hndmm'un of the asso- ciation yesterday. The affair will take place on New Year eve, and two ball rooms at the Many persons prominent in social, congres- sional and military circles have already signified their intention of celebrating ttfl:: birth of 1930 with the Reserve of Lkeut. Charles Riemer, Military In- telligence Reserve, is chairman of ar- rangements. ‘The committee in charge of the af- falr includes Maj. Charles Demonet, Ordnance Reserve, general chairman; Maj, Lester Wilson, Specialist Reserve, vice chairman: Lieut. Charles Riemer, Military Intelligence, chairman of ar- rangements; Lieut. Col. J. Miller Ken- yon, Military Intelligence; Lieut. Col. Isaac Well, Ordnance; Col. Fred B. Ryons, Specialist; Lieut. Col. Edgar J. Roberson, national secretary, Reserve Officers’ _ Association of the United | States; Lieut. Col. Robert P. Parrott, | Jjudge advocate general's office; Lieut. ‘Thomas H. Shanton, Infantry Maj. Frederick Livingstone, Infantry Maj. L. M. Leisenring, Quartermaster Corps; Maj. H. K. Bentley, Finance Corps; Maj. Charles Willlam Freeman, Cavalry; Maj. Wallace Streater, inspec tor general’s office; Maj. C. P. Skemp, Engineer Corps; Capt. Arthur C. Adair, Coast Artillery; Capt. Clinton J. Tribby, Ordnance; Capt. Milton J. Landvoight, Field Artillery; Capt. Irving B. Mene- kel.m. Quartermaster Corps: Lieut, An- J. Schwartz, Ordnance, and Lieut. mben Pritchard, Military Intelligence. Dinner Planned to Honor Bride-Elect and Fiance Mr. and Mrs, John Richard McMil- len of Herndon, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Louis Armstead Jones will enul’hln\ at dinner this evening for the former's | daughter, Miss Selma Elizabeth Mc- Millen, and her fiance, Mr, Charles! Van Wyck Mott of Washington, whose | marriage will take - place Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock, in the Church of the Epiphany. The guests will be members of the wedding party. Among the pre-nuptial parties that have been given for the bride-elect is a dinner at the Congressional Club December 8, by Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Moore. Among others who entertained for her were: Mrs. Stirling Nelson. Mrs Alvin Holland, Mrs. W. J. Hogal Mary Briody, the Fellow Crl!t Club o( the La Fayette Masonic Lodge, Miss Hattie Mitchell and Miss Ellen Hart- man. Monday and Tuesday EVENING GOWNS Formerly $95.00 $49.50 and $39.50 AFTERNOON DRESSES Formerly $79.50 & $89.50 $42.50 and $45.00 DAYTIME FROCKS Formerly $39.50_ & $45.00 $19.50 and $29.50 Sizes 16 to 46 after being the guests of & 2 home in Olney, Il after being the | in |3 | 5 ey THE SUNDAY l | ' FUTURE HOME IN WEST | MRS. HARRY Formerly Miss Marion Douglas Burgess, bride of the late Autumn, who left Washington Wednesday for her new home in Topeka, Kans. ASH PEARCE, Mrs. Gasch to Entertain Prominent Pen Women Mrs, E. Richard Gasch, president of the League of American Pen Women of the District, will entertain at the third of & series of Sunday suppers this eve- ning at her home, 1638 R street north- west, when her guests will be the chair- men and vice chairmen of the creative groups. Invitations have been extended to Mrs. Harriet Hawley Lacher, founder WASHINGTON PHONE DISTRICT 7160 with every purchase you make says! new silhouette—featuring the longest point almost ankle ‘natural waistlines belted, ani shirring. vionnet sleeves. Piecrust Firebrand Viola Crabapple Javanese Red ey - Exquisite styles—new past Every bag in the collection the utmost in style and qual is a correct token of Chri French kid, grained leathers, with detail site, crystal or enamel clas red, brown and black. and long handle pouche beautifully lined and fitted.. Adolf 1313 Conecticut Ave. n mw!mmwmmwmmmsm&mfisswmmmm s J BdJ ¢hurlully return your money Cornflower A complete selection of smart bags in new- est leathers and embroidered silks. newest shades, including black, in vagabond, en- velopes and long handle p(md!c~ All beautifully lined and fitted Back-strap pouches In ulnlr‘flh boxes. |ol the groups: Mrs. Dawson Olmstead, Miss Julia Schelling, Mrs. Robert C. Sherrill, Miss Clara Hill, Mrs. Helen | Orr Watson, Miss Nellie Thomas, Mrs. Victoria Faber Stevenson, Miss Leila Greem, Dr. Elnora C. Folkmar, Mrs. Edith Ogden Heidel, Miss Ethel Cawood, Mrs, Walter Hilton, Mrs. Florence Barhes, Miss_Alethea Alderson, Miss Alice Heaven, Mrs. M. H. Hanscom, Mrs. Edward Nelson Dingley, Mrs. Eugene Peters, Miss Patricla Poe Bennett and | mas Dr. Frances Moon Butts. NEW YORK INCORPORATED 1219.1221 G Street N.W, U REVENS 4 BETWEEN 12th o2 13 STREETS Gifts at the Lowest Prices in Washington at J. B. Jones & Co. year—we guarantee the Lowest prices in W«uhmyu. J. B.JONES (a CO. 121931 G STREET N. W, WASHINGTON, D. C. GUARANTEE BOND We guarantee the price of every article in our slore lo be the lowest in the city. If within three days it can be duplicated fot less money, e B.]ONES & CO. we will refund the difference or This guarantee means that no matter wlm you may have in mind to buy anywhere else, you can- not afford to meke final decision until you have come to J. B. Jones & Co. It accompanies every package leaving our store. ON SALE MONDAY Crepe & Chiffon Frocks (Shown for the first time Monday) Exquisite new silk crepe and chiffon frocks in the draped hemline, with the length—high waistlines— d outlined with rows of All the newest necklines and the graceful New high shades including— Advanced Spring Shades English green Golden tan Klondike Paton rouge Black green 75 EVENING GOWNS, DINNER AND PARTY FROCKS el shades. Silk A lustrous $1.95 pure silk hose. from top to toe. high-gauge, with picot tnp $1.25 pure silk hose. ¢ ilk from top to toe. A lustrous sheer chiffon, also service-weight with narrow lisle garter hem In dainty gift boxes. A thoughtful gift because it is a personal one Here you can smart lingerie suited to the different personali- various . Whether feminine ultra-sophisticated . you will find the ap- propriate styles in our tles of your friends . tailored, selection All the - $2.65 is a work of art, ity and every bag istmas sentiment. slips, etc,, crepe de satin - crepe chine ck antelope finish, calf and new s such as marca- ps. Green, blue, styles ! $4.85 $l.95 & $2.9S A beautitul assort- ment of teddies, gowns, in heavy In dainty ®ift boxes. Specially Selected Underthings in exclusive STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., DECEMBER 15, 1929—PART THREE. Chevy Chase Residents X Arrange Many Social And Club A.ctivities Card Parties, Guest Enter- tainment and Dances|Mms Scheduled for Coming Week. Miss Dorothy Thompson, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. J. D. Thompson, has re- turned to her home on Ingomar street after spending several weeks at the Pancoast Hotel, Miami, Fla. Mrs, Elgin E. Groseclose and her daughters, Sarah Jane and Nancy Mar- garet, have returned to their home in Jackson Heights, Long Island, after spending ea month with Mrs. Grose- close’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan B. Williams of McKinley street. Mrs. Edward Reidy will entertain her club gt supper bridge Thursday evening at_her home on Broad Branch road. Mrs. A. M. Stimson entertained the Community Club at tea on Monday at her home on Raymond street. Mrs. William Scott Stein was hostess at bridge tea yesterday afternoon at her home on Leland street. ‘Mrs. Hubert D. Hoover gave a bridge supper on Wednesday evening at her home on Elm street. The committee for the Home of the Aged of the Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church will meet Tuesday at the home of Mrs. L. A. Baldwin of Chevy Chase parkway. Luncheon will be served be- fore the business meeting. Mrs. Ralph W. Smith entertained at luncheon and bridge on Thursday at her home on Elm street. Mrs. George Goetzman- of Nevada avenue sailed from New York on Satur- day, December 7, on the Leviathan, for London, England, where she has been called by the serious illness of her fa- ther, Mr. Cross. Mrs. Goetzman will stop in London indefinitely. Mrs, John Locke Doggett, jr., of Jack- sonville, Fla., is the house guest of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Richard P. Dunn, on Shepherd street. ‘The literature section of the Chevy Chase Woman's Club will meet Friday, December 20, at the home of Mrs. 8. J. Mauchly of Bradley lane. Mrs, Mauchly will serve tea. Mr. and Mrs. John Fischer have gone to Buffalo, N. Y., to spend the Christ- holiday with their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Law- rence Fischer, and Mrs. PFischer’s sister, | Miss Kate Gateley. Many residents of Chevy Chase are interested in the dinner to be given at the Y. W. C. A. tomorrow evening for the foreign students in Washington. Mr. Frank S. Westbrook has returned | to his home on McKinley street after a imwxwm%xmxv.xxm%mumww»mMww e A e ey SN PARIS ones & (o CHARGE ACCOUNTS SOLICITED Here is YOUR ASSURANCE that at all times you will get the greatest value for your money In this sale tomorrow—and every day im the Read what this BOND ! i ~95¢ find or and o $5.95 to $18.75 builnm trip to Richmond and Roa- noke, The international relations section of the Chevy Chase Woman's Club will meet tomorrow at the Chestnut Farns Community Room. Mr. Arthur D. Call will be the speaker, taking as his sub- Ject "Dueoverm; Europe. Mrs. E. Wlmn entertained at lunchcun Thurudnfl at her home on lhymond street in honor of her mother, W. 8. Wixson, of Caro, Mich. Mr. and Mr: Geone . Mikkleson Wwill have the social section of the Chevy Chase Woman's Club as (uuu at a dance tomorrow evening at their home on West !“..enox street. and Mrs. George Wetzel enter- :a"dflbn;:: Isifl‘lpllcily Club at dinner ast evening at their home on_ Thirty-ninth l(r’eel:' o Mr. and Mrs. Conrad H. Young of Cape Cod, Mass., are the house guests of Mr. and Mrs. ‘W. Bearce of Ridge- wood avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Young are en route to Miami, Fla., wheer they will lp;r‘\d “‘:“l months. r. and Mrs. Ernest R. McComas will entertain their club at dinner bridge Saturday evening at their home on Jo8tr Robort. Catlaha T, rt Callahan, jr., of Ohio, will arrive on 1“ -ys:ow:lt:{i his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cal- lahan, at their home on Connecticut avenue. Miss Grace Edwina Dutton, accom- panied by her classmates, Miss Cath. erine Ayers and Miss Lucia Ranger of Hood College, Frederick, Md. npent the week end with Miss Dutto: parents, Dr. and Mrs. Edwin C. Dut'on of Hes- keth street. Mrs. Dutton, her sisier and her house guest, Mrs. Mary Louise Huntzberry, entertained luncheon and bridge on Wednesday at the Con- gressional Country Club. Mrs. R. B. Clayton entertained at luncheon on Friday, December 6, at her home on Brookville road. Covers were lald for 12, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rea Potts and their family of Primos, Pa., were recent guests of Mr. and Mrs, Georze H. Kane of Morrison street. Mr. and Mrs, William H. Pattison and their sons are occupying their new home at 3919 Oliver street. ‘The Men's Bible Class gave its annun! banquet Tuesday evening in the assen bly room of the Chevy Chase Pzesbyt rian Church. Representative Clyde Kelly of Pennsylvania was toastmaster and Representative Richard Yates of Illinois was the speaker of the evening Tourist Tax Helps Nice. NICE, France (#).—Collecting $163,~ 350 from visitors’ taxes in 12 months, | this city has established a record for European resorts. The taxation is at the rate of a few cents a day for the first two weeks of a tourist's visit. Mrs. Safer, Zionist Leader, Honor Guest at Reception A reception in honor of Mrs. John M. Safer, prominent in the af lrl the District Zionist organizat! held Tuesday evening in the Htmtlmn Hotel. Nearly 300 persons interested in the Jewish homeland cause attended. Mrs. Safer gave a stirring account of the July riots in Palestine to which she was an eyewitness. She also was a delegate to the World Zionist Cel'l‘flu in Zurich this Summer and only rec- ently returned to the United States. NOVEL CARDS USED. ‘Well Known Modern Personalities Are Pictured on Pasteboards. LONDON (North American News paper Alliance).—Card parties in May- fair, as everywhere else, are apt some- times to be dull. So it has occurred to certain bright hostesses to use freak cards in which the court sets depict well known modern personalities instead of the customary regal figures of legend. One king, for instance, is represented by the picture of an exiled monarch, while his queen is a certain peeress whose matrimonial affairs have not been exactly a bed of roses. The knave of clubs is an irresponsible young man about-town whose name has been ban- died in gossip columns for years; the ace of spades is fashioned to resemble a gentleman assumed to be in z»eurning for his wife in Monte Carlo, while the joker is frankly libelot BEACON INN 1801 Calvert 8t. N.W. SUNDAY DINNER, $1.00 6 Courses—12:30 to 7:30 P.M. Phone Col. 10028 Age of Chinese Put at 252. From Capper's Weekly. A ‘“belleve it or not' 'type of story comes from the Minkuo University of oI | Peiping. China, whose investigators de- clare they have discovered a Chinese, Li Chipg-yun, who is 252 years old and 9 still in good health. He has survived 23 wives, 50 the story goes. His present butur half is 60 years old. The story is vouched for by university officials. ‘To be shocked at vice is a great pro- tection to virtue.—Dean Inge. it i et ettt A e e bttt et N 1235 G St. N.W. National 4530 L mmmmmuummwmmmmmmmmumwmmmmmnmnummmmumuum il A O Our Sensational REMOVAL | SAL Tremendous Savings Affords Opportunities for FURS Drastically Reduced By all means come in and partic- ipate in the tremendous savings dur- ing this event. cluding all Scarfs, carries reductions worth while to your purse. A small deposit will reserve your selection until Christmas, JOS. SPERLING, ine. FURRIER S 0 OO Our entire stock, in- Moving to 709 13th St. SEMI-ANNUAL CLEARANCE Starts Tomorrow Morning at 9:15 EARLIER Than Usual To meet the desire of so many of our patrons, we are advancing the usual after-Christmas Clearance Sale, an event waited for so eagerly by so many Washmgtomans to tomorrow, De- cember 16th. 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