Evening Star Newspaper, January 19, 1930, Page 48

8 Tales of Well Known Folk : In Soctal and Official Life Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, Recent Mistress of the wit all THE SUXN STAR, WS HLLNGTON UARY 19. 19501 apile Y Y ith & scenic panorama stretching in directions from the Hudson to the White House, Noted as Especially Enter- taining Letter Writer. BY MARGARET B. DOWNING. Mrs. Calvin Coolidge is an exception- ally graceful epistolary correspondent and many of her letters are treasured by the recipients, not only because of their being written by the then First Lady of the Land, but because of their excellent diction and well balanced con- tents. But Mrs. Coolidge as a writer of letters was not, however, to be in- cipded in the same category of her imimemiate predecessor, Mrs. Warren G Harding. This lady employed sev- eral secretaries other than her social scribe, Miss Laura Harlan, and she kept them very busy several hours daily. However, all these letters were typed and there are few which Mrs. Harding penned herself. Mrs. Coolidge wrote all her letters and her penmanship is as pleasing as her style. Neither the first nor second Mrs. Woodrow Wilson added to the literary chronicles of the White House, and of others who resembled Mrs. Coolidge in the exalted role is Mrs. Willlam Howard Taft. After her husband had retired from his high office Mrs. Taft gathered loose ends connecting her life with Washington much in the same maner as Mrs. Cool- idge is doing, and after the lapse of 27 years, the records are not radically unlike. Mrs. Taft remains an authority on the juvenile social events of the Rutherford B. Hayes administration when she was frequéntly a guest at the White House and showed a genuine enthusiasm for the small and early parties. * x X X Dr. Jacob Gould Schurman, the retiring | Ambassador from this republic to Ger- many, spent many happy and profitable years as president of Cornell University at Ithaca, N. Y., and now he intends to | lay down the burden of active labors, his ambition centers on returning there and maintaining a home on the banks of lovely Lake Cayuga. Dr. Schurman was always profoundly affected by the | natural beauties about Cornell, the densely wooded ravines and the poetic | never materialized, although Coronado and his army searched for years through Kansas, Nebraska and Nevada. Coronado found the city of Gran Qui- vira on an eminence more than 7,000 feet above the sea, proving a civilization which antedated the coming of the Latins by nearly 300 years. Quivira was the golden Cibola of an earlier people conquered by the Indians of Central New Mexico, but the wealth For Gran | diminished through fines. | the had been dispersed in the centuries of civil warfare. Gran Quivira, according to Dr. Jenks, was probably the most populous city of the Western world when Columbus landed on the islands of the Caribbean Sea. Taos farther North in New Mexico, where the earliest cliff dwellers were found, was a close second. S Gen. Valeriano Weyler y Nicolau, Mar- ques de Tenerife, captain-general of Cuba at the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, has, at the age of 92, just published his_mémoirs, a volume which will no doubt prove a best seller in this coun- try and in Europe. Thirty years ago Gen. Weyler's name appeared on the front page of every newspaper and his every act was assailed with a persistent and violent animosity. No less exciting have been the later years of Spain’s military leader when she lost the Pearl of the Antilles, for he has been the un- compromising opponent of the dictator, Gen. Primo de Rivera, and frequently ; has been haled before court-martial of- ficlals and his fine fortune has been | A native of lovely city of Pal capital of Mallorca in the Balaric Islands, the venerable warrior is passing his last years there, and is, according to rumor, still the leader of the Catalonian forces | ich oppose Spain’s economic policies and_every measure which Gen. Primo de Rivera advocates. A superb horse- man, and still taking his daily canter, Gen. Weyler keeps a good stable and uses only carriages when he goes abroad ceremoniously. * k% x Mr. Musgrave-Wykeham, M. P., from | Chica exclusive. aspect of serrated chasms, and he re- joiced when, by the will of the late Henry Woodward Sackett, a sufficient legacy was available to preserve !heise n many an address to the students the former president impressed the value of this beauty of environment and urged every member of the alumni to take a part in preserving it for the future gen- students might choicest assets of the university. erations, that these Gloucestershire, and a well known bock collector, has just placed on sale in London some valuable portions of the library of Sir Isaac Newton. The at- tention of the scientific world was aroused, for the library of the distin- guishéd philosopher had disappeared so many years ago that it was deemed en- tirely lost, and the fragments which the Gloucestershire M. P. owns came to him accidentally. He had purchased an old farther reaches of the Catskills, was re- cently sold to the Cragston Yacht and Country Club and work on golf and tennis courts is already procesding. The widow | of the great financier loved this place more than she did any oth splendid homes at her dispos had made it an all-the-year residence for some 10 years before her di The present J. Plerpont Morgan never | cared for this picturesque section of New York State, and besides his moth- er's invalidism and death there gave him sad memories. But Cragston as a home will be deeply regretted in the slight remnant of the old owners who acquired title in th: same_ generation as did the elder Morgan. James Still- man still passes part of every Summer in the splendid place at Cornwall, which his father, Charles Stillman, built and equipped. = His daughter, Mrs. Henry P. Davison, jr., and her children, who de- light in the quiet and seclusion no longer to be found on Long Island, live there in July and August. Mr. Alanson Houghton, former Ambassador to Ber- lin and to London, maintains a perma- nent home in Cornwall and goes to New York City and to the place on the North Shore only for short intervals during Summer and Winter. * ok ok K Mr. William Klein, a legal light of , has induced certain legislators from mighty State to introduce and support a bill into Congress which would forbid that novel form of piracy which means stealing designs of hats, coats and gowns from the original makers and turning out the identical article at a lower cost without the formality of paying the designer. Every woman in this broad land is interested in the out- come of this bill, but all agree that it is likely to get nowhere at all. It u\c‘om- mon knowledge that a woman with an eve for designing can cast a casual & fit and then make a near enough copy to render her one look a profitable in- vestment. Indeed, enterprising milliners, modistes and tailors send their agents to modish assemblies just to look over the fashionable throng for the very purpose of creating just as good as they see—perhaps better. impse at the most novel Parisian out- Certain high-class modistes in Paris ask a lofty price for their apparel because they claim it is But it is unique only so0 long as it hangs in the firm's wardrobe. Once exposed to the public gaze a hun- dred copies more or less worthy may be on promenade within the week. The Chicago lawyer claims for a large mail order cos | unscrupulous _dressmakers and tailors buy one or two of their best products and then, turn out enough to ruin trade for the original owner. as subtle pirates and difficult to convict in* court, for any change makes their garment’ a different one, although to the untrained eye it may appear to be the same. and gown manufactory that with only slight changes, Such people are classed Alpha (E)r_nicron Pi Group paya Honor to "P]edges" eath. | Stage, daughter of Mrs. William Blew carry through life the memory of such beauty and beneficial spiritual up- | a growth. Dr. Schurman is a native of Prince Edwards Island and had reached the late twenties before he be- came a citizen of New York State. % ‘When Miss Anne P. Morgan accepted the invitation of the American Wom- emw’s Manhattan Association to address its executive committee at the club | house in lower Broadway, she hung her | magnificent baby lamb coat in the gen- | eral coat room, but on her return she found a shabby coonskin affair tucked under her muffler. There was only the usual coat room attendant, long in the club’s service and above suspicion, so that the conclusion was that some light- fingered person followed Miss Morgan and found an opportunity for the ex- change. Seemingly there is no redress, and another mystery has been added to the fur theft collection. Since good fur new costs quite as much as fine dia- monds, a school of fiction is growing up | boxed nsion at Thames Park, near Oxford, hzd the contents of its library nd sent to Barnsley Park in Gloucester. Examining the old books at leisure, Mr. Musgrave-Wykeham discov- ered a number of odd volumes marked “Is. Newton,” and tracing the history of the Oxford mansion he found that Sir Isaac had lived there for several years before his death. Col. de Villamil, another book collector, had been for some time | De! studying the question of the lost books | of the philosopher and he has just pub- lished a pamphlet on the subject, trac- ing the migrations of the volumes. Some of the notable units have been secured for scientific libraries in New York, Bos- ton and various seats of learning. Un- fortunately some of the earliest scientific studies of Sir Isaac were dispatched t> the pulp mill before their value had been determined, but an appreciable number has been saved by the efforts of Mr. Wykeman and Col. de Villamil, * ok ok % ‘When Sir James Barrie gave all rev- about such episodes. about 300 guests were present. basement. Morgan's. equally in vain. ment and got away for all time. * ok ok ok One of the most baffling mysteries of stolen fur in local annals was that of the magnificent sable coat, a gift of the Czar to Emma Eames, which was taken from the White House in-1908. Mrs. Roosevelt had invited the diva to sing at a musicale at wi-l‘lfh s Eames came a little late, slipped off her coat and left it with the maid in the special dressing room in the English ‘Two hours later her experi- ence was the same as that later of Miss lc Her priceless Russian sable | coat was gone and in its place a circu- | lar cape lined with cheap tattered fur. | All the resources of the Government did not avail to recover Miss Eames’' van- ished fur and then the President and the owner both offered liberal rewards, In the dressing rooms of the White House were only those who served blamelessly for years. But somehow the thief purloined the gar- Dr. Albert Jenks, professor of eco- nomics in the University of Minnesota, has been for some time engaged in a whimsical research to discover what Tentals were worth some 4,000 years ago, and far in advance of the formation of | I realtor associations. Dr. Jenks is search- ing for this important data in the valley of the Gila and Mibres in Southwestern New Mexico, which was Eldorado to the Spanish adventurers who searched the villages of legends where the streets were solid gold and precious gems as plenti- ful ‘as pinon trees. But these cities IarE . Hrecar Co. “F Street at Seventh” $25to $50 Allowance «+ « « On your old sewing machine toward the purchase of a “New Home” Sewing Machine (No Allowance on This Machine) Whippet Desk Model R:'gulxrly 115. $69'50 Priced for this week only Hemstitching, while you shop, 8¢ yd. We do Pleating . . . enue pertaining to the sale or dram: zation of “Peter Pan” to the hospital for sick children in Great Ormond| street, London, with all legal formality, the directors of that institution hoped for an instant increase in the income. But in the old world, as well as in the bustling prosaic republic of the west, such dainty spiritual tidbits as “Peter Pan” are not much appreciated, and, sad to say, even the prospect of aiding a worthy work did not cause producers to venture upon what apparently does not attract the public. The book still has a sale, especially in the holiday season, but it does not compare with that of “The Little Minister” or “Sen- timental Tommy.” The venerable au- thor accepts the situation gracefully, and while no doubt his fame rests se- curely on “The Boy Who Would Not Grow Up,” many of his inferior pro- ductions have achieved greater financial results. But the encouraging news has come from the Commcnwealth of Aus- tralia that “Peter Pan” is having a vig- orous run all through the large cities and the rural parts, and that will help immensely. For except in a few pro- vincial theaters, or in school theatri- cals, the lovely fairy tale was not shown Great Britain * during the past | :.‘i:rlgtlmu.y h:e‘lsbun, Whlllz in this country 2en reley theatricals entirely. e * ok ok Cragston, the handsomely equipped country home of the first Jo}:g l"’l‘:- pont Morgan, which occupies 700 acres between Bear Mountain and West Point, *168 « .+« less the allowance on your machine! ‘When not in use it makes an attractive as well as con- venient sewing table, Hand- somely finished. Serviced for one year without extra charge. $1 Delivers It The Balance on The Hecht Co. Budget Plan and Cover Buttons (Bewing Machine Balcony, Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) ‘Wednesday evening, February Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority of the University of Maryland gave a dance Friday, January 10, at the Sigma Phi igma Fraternity House in honor of the pledges: Miss Marion Bates, Miss Ruth Gilbert, Miss Myra Lewis, Miss Audrea Scholl, Miss Kinkead Young and Miss Dorothy Simpson of Washing- ton; Miss Bertha Cannon of Seaford, Miss Ada Conklin, Hyatts- Miss Virginia Cronin, Aberdeen; Miss Ruth Finzel, Mount Savage; Miss Adeline Jarrell, Greenskoro; Miss Elea- nor Morsell, Bowens; Miss Norma Per- son, Brooklyn, N. Y. and Miss Mary Medinger, Govans, Md. Chaperones were Mrs. E. B. Sheldon, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Temple and Capt. and Mrs. E. L. Upson. ‘The pledges of the chapter enter- tained the pledges of the other Mary- land sororities at a tea Thursday, Jan- uary 9. Mrs. E. B. Sheldon, house mother of the chapter house, persided at the tea table. Mu Phi Epsilon Alumnae Club in Regular Session ‘The meeting of the Washington Alumnae Club of Mu Phi Epsilon, was held recently at the home of Miss Isabel Middlekauff. The general theme of the discussion which followed: the trans- | of routine business was cen- Mrs. Helen Torrey action tered on the opera. read a very interesting paper on the subject, while Hazel Wood, soprano, sang several delightful arias to illus- trate and amplify the points emphasized in the paper. A general discussion fol- lowed. At the close of the meeting de- liclous refreshments were served by the hostess. The next regular meeting wulsbe h'elc'l , A o'clock, at the home of Miss ] Wood, 1401 Girard street northwe: Activities Demand Permanent Wave Special Price During January 57.85 A good Permanent Wave, given by our ex- perts will give you a deep natur allooking wave that will evoke many pretty compli- ments on your improved appearance. (Powder Box, Pifth Floor.) Including Shampoo and Finger Wave Joseph, French Coiffeur, is now with the Powder Box THE HrcHTY Weddings of Record Cha]lenge Interest R | ‘The marriage of Miss Virginia Anna of Takoma Park, Md., to Mr. Willilam Berkeley Payne, son of Mrs. Veturia Payne of this city, took place last eve- ning. The ceremony was performed in the Lutheran Church of the Eplvh-ny.‘ on U street, the Rev. Harvey Smith offi- clating, at 8 o'clock. The bride was attended by Miss Edith Riley, Miss Ruth Hieleg and Miss Pauline Rey- nolds, and Mr. George Skadding was best man. | Mr. and Mrs. Blew were hosts to the members of the wedding party at sup- | per with dancing after the ceremony, | entertaining at Wardman Park Hotel, | and Mr. and Mrs. Payne left later in | the evening for a wedding trip. They | will later make their home at Alban | ‘Towers, where they have taken an | apartment. Mrs. Ione Isadore Bell of Washington | was married in New York Thursday to | Mr. James L. Feeney of this city, the | marriage taking place in St. Patrick's Cathedral, the Rev. Tychenidze officiat- ing. Mrs. Bell, who has a host of friends in Washington, was escorted by her son, Mr. Monte Bell, playwright, picture director and former newspaper | man of Washington. Her daughter, Mrs. Ruth Snyder, and Miss Barry of Boston, niece of the bridegroom, also accompanied her to the altar. Shortly after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Feeney sailed for Dover, England, w“here they will make an indefinite stay. Mrs. Bell, who has for many years been a resident of Washington, has a daughter living here, Mrs. Martha E. Hamilton. She is also the mother of Mr. John W. S. Bell and of Mrs, Homer Simons, both living in California. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Stuart announce the marriage of their daughter, Annie Marle, to Mr. John Marian Wilson Thursday, January 16. The ceremony was performed in the manse of the Metropolitan_Presbyterian Church, the | pastor, the Rev. Freeley Rohrer, offi- | clating in the presence of a small com- pany of the two families. The bride was attended by her sister, Miss Isa- belle Stuart, and Mr. Charles T. Wilson was best man for his brother. The ceremony was followed by a re- ception in the home of the bride's par- ents, at 1025 B street southeast, after which Mr. and Mrs. Wilson started for a wedding trip. They will be at home after February 1 at 3030 Wisconsin avenue. Mr. Walter Strother Hern announces the marriage of his sister, Miss Katie Pauline Hern, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan P. Hern of White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., to Dr. Lau- rence Lee Cockerille, son of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel J. Cockerille of this city. | The ceremony took place in Bethle- | hem Chapel yesterday in the pres- ence of the immediate families and & In the Society World|m few friends, the Rev. Robert Lee Lewis officiating. The bride was attended by Mrs. C. | Edwin Schuyler as matron of honor and Mr. Richard Roberts acted as best an. After the 1st of February Dr. and Mrs. Cockerille will be at home at Chat~ ham Courts. Arts Club S;;onaor; Chinese Supper Today The Arts Club will have a Chinese supper this evening at the club house, at which the guests will wear coolie coats, queues and \other appropriate bits of costuming. Miss Frances Benjamin Johnston will act as hostess. Thursday of this week the music committee will be hosts at a musicians' dinner, in com- memoration of the anniversary of Ed- ward MacDowell. A program of his com- positions will be presented. Mr. James True will conduct The Mill on Saturday evening, for members interested in short story writing. Thursday, January 30, there will be a quarterly meeting of the Missouri Society Honors Secretary and Mrs. Hyde ‘The Secretary of Agriculture and Mrs. Arthur M. Hyde, with their daughter, Miss Caroline Hyde, will be honor guests at the next meeting of the Mlumm| Society, to be held at the Washington Hotel the evening of Saturday, January 25. Dancing will follow the re n. | Alabamans :;n-o:;x_c_e | ‘The annual ball of the Alabama So- ciety will be held in the large ball room of the Mayflower Hotel on the evenm!i of February 7. | The Governor of Alabama and Mrs.; Bibb Graves have been invited to be in ‘Washington for the occasion, and it will ‘} be a great pleasure for the Alabamans | and their friends to do honor to their popular governor and the charming first | lady of the State. 1 ‘The president of the society, Mr. W.' F. Sykes, and Mrs. Sykes will have a | club. large company as guests in their box. Junior Hadassah Lists Annual Bridge Party ‘The Washington Chapter of the Jun- jor Hadassah announces its annual bridge party, to be held Thursday eve- ning at the Egyptian Tea Room. The committee in charge of the arrange- ments is headed by Miss Clara Tol- chinsky and Miss Ann Morgenstein. Mr. Thomas W. Cain is chairman of | the ball committee, and will be assisted | by Mrs. Harry R. ; Sargent, Mrs. Cecil A. Beasley, Mrs. John Foscue, Mrs. Martha Carter and | Miss Margaret Davis. 3 Machen, vice president of the society, is chairman of the committee on rangements. Col. A. W. D Pratt, Col. R. C. Foy, Maj. John Elmore, Col. Allen Crenshaw, Mr. A. C. Radue, | Bain and Mr. Allen M. Lester will as- Fulton, Mrs. H. O Mr. John D. R. Brindley, Col. Mr. John Foscue, Mr. I Y. SALE An ANNUAL OPPOR- TUNITY to buy quality FUR COATS AND SCARFS at but‘a fraction We make every garment sold by u of their value. JANUARY OF Our entire stock is included in this OP- PORTUNE SALE. Smart new coats in the newest styles. Your choice of fur—and a varied price range to suit every pocketbook. QUALITY FURS |sist him. 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