Evening Star Newspaper, January 5, 1930, Page 46

8 Bororities Enjoying Social Festivities On Elaborate Scale Teas, “Rush™ Parties and Dancing Among the Charming Events Mark- ing Advent of New Year. The New Year tea held January 1, 1930, from 5 to 7 o'clock by Sigma Theta Sigma Sorority at the home of Miss Alice D. Taylor, 3710 Ingomar street northwest, was a successful event. Hostesses were Miss Alice D. Taylor, Miss Janice Thorn, Miss Elizabeth Price and Miss Marjorie Walker. A large group of members and friends partook ©of delightful refreshments. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bartlett Denham, Lieut. Col. ®nd Mrs. Charles Gasher, Maj. and Mrs. | Clayton Enid, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Mc- Nell, Mr. and Mrs. Herndon Morsell, Mr. William Ross Ely and officers of the Constitution Chapter, D. A. R. Zeta Chapter, Chi Sigma Sorority, Jeld a Christmas “rush” party at which Sants Claus presented the girls with toys and games. Delightful refresh- ments concluded the evening. The toys after being unwrapped were placed in a large box and sent to the Children's Hospital for the little ones there. On Christmas day Zeta held its an- nal semi-closed Christmas tea dance st Indian Springs Golf Club. The cheer- iness of the hall and the jolly Christmas spirit of the dancers made this affair a very successful one. Delta Chapter of Sigma Kappa Phi Sorority started its New Year festivities Wwith a tea dance for its members and | their friends January 1 at the Dodge *Tea Hut. A popular local dance orches- tra furnished snappy music for the oc- casion and during the intermission re- freshments were served. ‘The regular meeting of the chapter ‘will be held January 8 at the home of Hayes. Beta Chapter of Chi Sigma Sorority | held its closed Christmas dance at the New Idea Country Club on December 28. Plans are progressing for Beta's rum- mage sale which will be held at an early date. Mrs. Daisy Lanhardt is chairman ©f the con'mittee on arrangements. The Gamma Delta Sigma Sorority held its annuai tea dance from 4 to 7 oclock pm. New Year day at the ‘Wardman Saddle Club. The dance was closed, as usual. The first issue of the sorority paper, the Gamma Gabber, edited by Mrs. Ruth Werber of Theta Chapter, made its appearance during intermission and was an added attrac- tion of the affair. ColumlaiCT b Seiadules Series of Dinner Parties A number of dinner parties will be iven at the Columbia Country Club, esday evening, following the first of a series of contract bridge parties. Among those who will play bridge are: Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Crampton, Dr. and Mrs. A. B. Crane, Maj. and Mrs. §. S, Creighton, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Darby. | Mr. E. B. English, jr.; Dr. and Mrs. M. A. English, Col. and Mrs. H. C. Kramer, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Krewson, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Phillips, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Prettyman, Mr. and Mrs. H T. Shan- non, Mr. tnd Mrs. William Huff ‘Wagner, Dr. and Mrs. Charles R. Shel- ton, jr.; Dr. and Mrs. C. D. Swope and Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Slater. . Monday Afternoon P‘arty For Children's Group Mrs. William J. Wheatley entertained at an afternoon party Monday for her daughter, Betty Jeanne Wheatley. Coal-Burning Truck' Tested. Tests in Bonn, Germany, of a motor truck propelled by an engine fueled with brown coal briquettes are reported to have been successful. No gasoline, benzol or other liquid fuel was used by the motor, and the inventors claim that their discovery effects a saving of 90 ger cent in operation costs. The fuel ox for the truck is slung at ome side of the driver's cab. The inventors are studying methods of reducing the bulk of the fuel, and when this is done, it is predicted, the coal-burner truck will be- come popular for certain types of motor transport work. Augsburg to Celebrate. Augsburg, Germany, is making exten- sive preparations for the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the “Augs- burg Confession,” which was decided upon in a meeting of the Augsburger Reichstag in 1530. Already outlined are a Reformation exhibit and a Re- naissance exhibit. All European mu- seums, as well as many clerical centers and private collectors, have promised to send exhibits. Especial attention will be devoted to the relations between art and commerce in Renaissance times. ‘The many relics in the city will form a special display. The bridal veil of the famous Duchess cf Richmond, who gave the historical ball on the eve of tfie Battle of Water- loo, was worn by Miss Mary A. Guest, a great-great-granddaughter, at her wedding in London recently. eludis Finger Wave Given by artistic crafts- men who treat each Wave as an individual problem, who study your facial contours and understand how to set them off to their best advantage. (Powder Box, Pifth Floor.) Tar Hecur Co. “F Street at Seventh” % THE SUNDAY STAR. WASHINGTON, D. C. JANUARY 5. 1930—PART THREE. . Sale of 200 $1.29 Tailored Vests of Glove Silk or Milanese 89¢ Pretty and practi- cal.. Necessary be- neath the foundation garment. Self straps and underarm shield. Flesh or peach only. Sizes 36 to 42. (Main Floor, ‘The Hecht Co.) ith Black Furs »Regularly $35 to $49.75 Semi-Annual Sale Women’s $10, $11 and $12.50 Menihan’s Arch Aid Shoes $7.95 The chance to purchase these popular shoes is offered only twice yearly. Good looking styles, oxfords and straps in the most popular materials. (Pifth Ploor, The Hecht Co.) 9 The season’s smartest o « « straight line models and adaptations of the sil- houette. Beautifully tai- lored of rich black broad- cloth. (Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) $1.00 Hand-Painted or Printed Triangle Scarfs 69c¢ Silk triangles, easy to tuck into one’s col- lar. Interesting new designs, pastel tints and high shades blend- ed in a great variety of attractive patterns. Special Sale in Women’s $6.50 and $8.50 Fashion Mode Shoes 34.95 Unrestricted Choice of Our Entire Stock of $115 to $195 Taken from our regu- lar stock. “Best sellers” in black and brown suede and kid, blue kid and suede, and pat- tent. All sizes but not in every style. Finer Coats 398.50 Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) (Main Floor, (Fifth Floor, The Heeht Co.) Half Price Sale o Infants’ Sample Knitted Wearables Women’s Full-Fashioned $1.50 to $2.50 Chiffon Hose 25¢ to $1 Only one and two of a kind $1 to 85 $1 to $1'50 Knitted y Sweaters o $1.29 Delustered 12| % s 550 From bootees to bonnets. Sweaters 50¢ to $2-50 ]_ - 72¢ to c to leggins. This sale, comprehensive Kenittediit enatior Warm, woolly, in its scope, includes all those Winter slip-on styles; light hand knitted. White (Four pairs for $5) RayOI.l ;,r]immcd in pink or Underth ings " sty Wearables necessary to the health and comfort of the baby. All marked at one-half original selling price. or dark shades. o Infants and tots In time to take back to school or put in a fresh Spring supply. Clear $1 to $2 $3 0 $5 chiffon . . . allsilk with lisle-lined c Knitted Bootee Sets soles and pretty picot tops. Such o = Sacques $1.50 to $2.50 colors as almora, afternoon, dus- owns emise 3 3 i Combinations French Pants 50c to $1 coii'.d"f:fifns h-:a:f PSP b g T X o extra length chiffon hose, shown mostly in light shades. That look adorable on Baby and keep him warm as well. Infants only mittens. White and colors. Infants only Bloomers A triumph of textile art . . . smooth feeling . . . like silk, but washes and wears much better. Tailored or feeling . . . like silk, but washes and 29c¢ to $1 $2 1o $5 wears much better. Tailored or Knitted Shawl ers, sizes 23 to 27. Mittehs s $1 to $2.50 Knitted in white and trimmed with pink or blue. 15¢ to 50c Knitted in yarns to match the sacques mentioned above. Infants and tots $5.95 10 $12.95 59¢ to $3 Bonnets and Sweater Sets - $3 to $6.50 29¢ to $1.50 Crocheted of zephyr or angora in white, pink or blue. Infants and tots Three and four piece sets. White pink and blue. Infants to 6 yrs. (Main Floor, (Main Floor, e e The Hecht Co.) The Hecht Co.) ; Sale——Children’s $1 Forest Mills Under Two styles for boys and girl from 2 to 10 years.. (1A Important news about Red- fern Foundation Garments on page 9, section 3. Important news about a sale of Sereen Grid Eveready Radios on page 16, section 3.