Evening Star Newspaper, February 23, 1930, Page 43

SOCIETY. Tales of Well Known Folk THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, BRIDE OF FEBRUARY In Social and Official Life! Chief Justice-Elect Hughes and Elihu‘koot, Venerable Statesman, Conspicuous in List of Americ BY MARGARET B. DOWNING. Chief Justice Charles Evans Hughes, like the first head of the Supreme Court, John Jay, is & native of New York,” and that Commonwealth now stands abreast of Ohio in having| two sons so honored. But if history anq then serving his first term in the cotemporary chronicles that | pouse, was in attendance. Great Brit- ignores assign the recently resigned Chief Jus. tice to Connecticut because he was rofessor in Yale when President Hard- g\z appointed him in 1921, then Ohio may claim being the mother of Chiel Justices, having three out of the total of eleven, the others being Salmon P. Chase and Morrison R. Waite. Con- necticut has a native son who became Chief Justice, Oliver Ellsworth, who suc- ceeded Jay when that illustrious states- man resigned to undertake that famous Jjourney to London resulting in the Jay treaty, text book of all budding diplo- mats. President Washington appointed | Patrick Henry as first Chief Justice, | but that ardent patriot refused the| honor with emphasis. But Virginia can | claim one of the renowned heads of the | Supreme Court in John Marshall, and Maryland is equally proud of Roger B. Taney. South Carolina held the honor briefly when John Rutledge, an original | member of the august tribunal and | brother of Edward the Signer, was| Chief Justice for a few months’ after | Judge Jay had retired. Illinois claims | but one citizen in Melville W. Fuller, | and the same is true of Louisiana in Edward Douglass White. With Chief Justice Hughes. New York now counts| eight native sons who have been ele- vated to the Supreme bench, two of them Chief Justices. Massachusetts comes next in line, with six members, but no head of the tribunal. * % %W ‘When the venerable statesman, Elihu Root, celebrated his eighty-fifth birth- day a week ago, his many cotempora- ries in Washington remarked his “age- lessness” and that he carrled on as energetically as though h~ were still in the fifties. Many of the honors which have been showered on him relate to his long service at the Capital as Sec- retary of State and of War and as Sen- ator from New York and to his many important connections with interna- tional conferences. A nickname of his college days figured in his recent birth- day celebration, “Cube” Root, because he is the son of an eminent professor of mathematics and because in the lean day he taught what in those days was dubbed arithmetic in Miss Green's se- lect school in Gotham. This was in the middle 1860s, when he had departed from the parental roof and fession and chose to be a lawyer and not a pedagogue. In those crucial days when fortune was in the making Mr. Root had as a neighbor one Georges Clemen- ceau, who was having 8 hard time in the profession of medicine, and order to eat and have a wi also teaching French language and lit- erature, with Latin on the side. The two met, but were never well acquainted until the stirring years which followed 1914. * ok ok % ‘The ' Ambassador from the United States to Cuba, Mr. Harry F. Guggen- heim, quite logically is oftener called the “fiying diplomat” than by his name or nationality. The Ambassador takes pride in the blazing advertisements to be seen everywhere that Havana is but a 60-hour sail from New York, by rail to Miami less than 24 hours and but 2 hours by air from that popular Florida city. He also notes the.number of pros- pective visitors who send their baggage on the steamers go themselves by rail to ‘Miami and then fly across the strip of ‘water separating this part of Florida | from Cuba. Such passengers reach the wharf of Havana in time to attend to their baggage when the ship docks and get comfortably ensconced in less than three days out from Ambassador and Mrs. Guggenheim have been such frequent guests in Havana that they know the city and its attractions and they have fitted into their new duties with unusual dispatch. Havana is said to be the most hos- pitable city in the world and there are few hours left unfilled which are not imperatively claimed by official obliga- tions. The American Legion com- mandery proffered one of the brilliant welcoming functions for the Ambassa- dor, who is one of the charter mem- bers. Cuba has a large representation from this country and among those are natives who participated with the al- lies in the World War. Mr. Guggen- ‘was a trained pilot with a license ‘when this country entered the war and he operated his own plane under orders from Rear Admiral Hutch- inson I. Cone, who was in command of all the national naval forces from this country operating in Europe. In | Peter Goelet Gerry, in*Washington, left an Celebrities. held in pre-war days and which con- ened in Geneva in the Spring of 1911. ‘his was an international conference to regulate the opjum trade, and always a student of such problems, Representa- tive Stephen Geyer Porter, now chair- man cf the committee on foreign affairs, ain and the United States have always held opposing views on oplum regula- tion, and the Ambassador Will now have many opportunities to consult with ex- perts like Mr. Porter. The question is still controversial and far from satis- factorily settled, according to_the view held by statesmen like Mr. Porter ,or churchmen like the late Bishop Brent. Another international conference is to be held in Geneva the coming Summer, Mr. Porter, who began life as a doctor and then turned to the law, has made an intensive study of drugs and his opinion is of paramount mportance in interpretations rendered in these con- ferences by representatives of the na- tions involved either as producers or consumers. * % %% Mme. Christine Nilson, the Swedish nightingale, whose exquisite voice was heard so frequently in Washington dur- the 1890s, was, it will be remembered, married more than a quarter of a cen- tury ago to the Count Caza de Miranda and maintained a home in London pre- vious to her death. A fad which had filled many empty hours after she lost her glorious voice and infirmity kept her from active pursuits was the pur- chasing and ordering of a distinct va- riety of bric-a-brac, known in London's art world as “tinycraft.” Many of these treasures which had afforded joy and recreation to the famous diva during her last days have recently been sold at auction ,and they found generous purchasers and from every part of the world. There were several doll houses almost as marvelously wrought as that Titania’s Palace which belongs to Queen Mary of Britain and which has been exhibited in all parts of the world in the effort to gather funds for the chil- dren’s hospital of which the Queen is the president. But Countess de Miran- da’s clever little houses were, if such & thing is possible, more completely equipped than Titania’s Palace. For in- stance, in one she has especially made a dinner and tea service of silver, the urn about the size of a walnut and the other J)lms in scale, and all as daintily carved as for jewelry. In a doll-sized medieval hall she had copied in minia- ture every sort of ancient weapon. This unique collection brought a fabulous g:loe. which many regret could not ive afforded much needed comforts to the great singer during her life. * ok % % Mrs. Nicholas Brown of Newport, so frequently a guest of her sister, Mrs. her son, young Nicholas, deep in his archeological studies in Greece and has returned to her home in Newport after a brief sojourn in Providence, where she also maintains & handsome resi- dence. Her friends were not surprised that, having received a summons for Jury service in this Republic’s most ex- clusive resort, she promptly accepted it and was immediately made the fore- man, or forewoman, as may be more correctly stated. Under the laws of Rhode Island a woman may with im- punity decline to serve on juries. But not Mrs, Brown, who has a profound cenception of the civic obligations con- 1e by suffrage and who wishes to see the law properly observed in a State 80 dear to her as is Roger Williams' Commonwealth. Many other women of exalted social status have served on| juries, as, for instance, Mrs. Hamilton | Fish Webster and more recently Mrs. Minnle Maddern Fisk, who, according to the critics, was getting a slant for her play, “Gentleman of the Jury.” No matter what the motive, Mrs. Fisk ren- dered good service, and, like Mrs, Nich- olas Brown, was chosen forewoman. * ok x % Representative John Charles Linthi- cum, in whose congressional district in Baltimore is situated Fort McHenryscene of the famous igcarceration of Francis Scott Key and the resulting ode, “The Star Spangled iner,” has been for days lmenmfn;o bewildering arguments for and against making the hymn by legislative enactment the accepted na- tional anthem. A bale of documents has been delivered in Representative Linthicum’s room containing more than 7,000,000 signatures indorsing Mr. Key’s anthem and an appalling number of letters have been received giving the familiar objections—too high pitched, words difficult to remember, mass ren- dition impossible and many others. But what seems to be the most serious ob- jection has been pointed out by Repre- sentative Emmanuel Celler of New soldiers, had different words, but the music was ancient. Taking over the words of Francis Scott Key, if there be inserted in the bill making it the na- tional anthem, a clause showing that the music is an old English drinking song will not fit in with the present trend of thought in this Republic. New York So‘ciety Piana Reception for March 3 ‘The New York State Soclety will hold & reception and dance at the Willard Hotel Monday evening, March 3, at 9 o'clock. These social events in the history of the soclety have brought together large numbers of New Yorkers and have always been most enjoyable. This reception promises to be the big- gest event of the sedson, and there have been many distinguished guests invited. Recelving with Mrs. Horace T. Herrick, chairman of the reception committee, will be the president, Mr. Herbert J. McClure, and Mrs. McClure. The fea- ture of the evening will be the “door” rizes to ven to the five lucky persons holding the winning numbers on cards which will be issued to mem- bers and guests upon entering the ball room. The prizes will be presented dur- ing the intermission. Guest tickets may be obtained from the treasurer, Miss Margaret C. Smith, 14368 R street northwest. or from the secretary, Mrs. Grace E. Strait, 2551 Seventeenth street northwest. Mem- blanks may be secured from the chairman of the membership com- mittee, Mrs. Roberta E. Nalls, 6400 Georgia street, Chevy Chase, Md., or from room 226, House Office Building. Group of Waa.hington Girls In Tryout of British Game ‘Washington girls are going in for a bit of British fun and three of them, Miss_Betty Thorpe, daughter of Col. and Mrs. George C. Thorpe, whose en- gagement was recently announced to Mr. Arthur Pack, commercial secretary of the British embassy; Miss Julla Culbertson, debutante daughter of the United States Ambassador to Chile and Mrs. Culbertson, and Miss Bina Day Deneen, daughter of Senator Deneen of Chicago and Mrs. Deneen, are organiz- ing a group of girls to learn the popular game of Badminton. Their scene of action is in the gym of the Young and Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Grant. friends from New York will also attend this lovely affair, MRS. JOSEPH OTIS WATSON, Before her marriage February 15 in Christ Church, Alexandria, Miss Betty Vir- ginia Gay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hoxie Gay of this city. motor trip South Mr. and Mrs. Watson will live in Indianola, Towa. —Harris-Ewing Photo. If you are a charge customer now is the time to use your ac- count. If not we will be glad to arrange one. You'll find one qui convenience. A Great Advance Sale of SPRING COATS After a Many FEBRUARY 23, Mrs. E. T. Brown to Preside At Women's City Club Tea Mrs. Edgar T. Brown will be hostess | at the tea given by the Women's City | Club this afternoon from 4:30 to 6 ‘u'clock at the club house, 22 Jackson | | place, with members of the aviaton sec- | ‘ tion assisting. Guests of honor will be | | Ma). Clarence M. Young, who at 5| | o'clock will make a short talk. Others in the receiving line will be Brig. Gen. | |and Mrs. J. A. Pechet, Rear Admirai | and Mrs. W. A. Moffett, Lieut. Walter | Hinton, Lieut. and Mrs. Lester Mait- | land, Lieut. Elwood R. Quesada, Lieut. P. G. Tourtellot, Lieut. Comdr. Joseph | | ¥. Dreisonstok, Capt. Frank O'D. Hun=- ter, Capt. and Mrs. Thomas Carroll, | Lieut. and Mrs. Ralph Barnaby, Lieut. Apollo Soucek, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph | Edgerton and the interested members |of the Junior League. Miss Sarah Cushing and Mrs. William E. Cham- | berlin will preside at the tea tables. [Mrs. Oldfield Planning To Retire From Congress |~ With all the talk of women in politics |1t is interesting to know that onme | woman at least is not enamoured of the try-out and is willing, after her term in Congress expires, to retire from the fleld and simply work in a quiet way. This is Representative Pearl Peden Oldfield of Batesville, Ark., who was appointed to succeed her husband, the late Representative Willlam Allen Old- field, and then elected to a term of her own. Mrs. Oldfleld is not just ogling for place, but is quite decided in her determination to have all of her work along political lines without official tribute to herself. She is a quiet, re- tiring little woman, devoted to her invalid mother, fond of her friends gained in her 20 years of residence in Washington and cares nothing for soclety. . Mrs. Gann Henfls List Of Recital Patronesses Mrs. Edward Everett Gann heads the list of subscribers for the recital which Mrs. Flora McGill Keefer will give Fri- day afternoon, April 4, at the May- flower. Others who have subscribed include Mrs. Arthur M. Hyde, Mrs. James J. Davis, Mrs. Arthur H. Van- denberg, Mrs. Charles L. McNary, Mrs. Thomas W. Phillips, jr.; Mrs. Adolph Caspar T, Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Ho- bart, Mrs. Virginia White Speel, Mrs. Charles Warren, Mrs. Demerest Lloyd, Mrs. George Mesta, Mrs. Edward Perot, Mrs. Gordon Dunthorne, Mrs. Tracy Lay, Mrs. Geo! Patton Smith, Mrs. Calderon Carlisle, Mrs. Walter Bruce Howe, Mrs. Elizabeth Edson and Mrs. Charles Alger. Mrs. Keefer will be ac- companied by Mrs. Mildred Xolb Schulze, composer-pianist. 1930—PART THREE. MISS MONICA A, RYAN Of Detroit, Mich, who will come to ‘Washington to attend the Georgetown University Law School prom Friday night, and will be the guest of the chairman, Mr, Charles P, Nugent. —Bachrach Photo. Mrs. Campbell Entertains In Honor of Mrs. Colvin Mrs. Donald A. Campbell entertained at a beautifully arranged bridge and linen shower, given a week ago, for Mrs. Lynn Colvin, formerly Miss Virginia Steele, whose marriage to Dr. Colvin took place in the Metropolitan Meth- odist Episcopal Church February 13, the Rev, James Shera Montgomary of- ficiating, ‘There was a mingling of bridal white and Valentine red in the gay decora tions, a huge red rose in the center of the refreshment table having nu- merous red ribbons, to which were at- tached the favors for guests. Wedding bells were suspended above the table and all of the refreshments carried the suggestion of St. Valentine day. Prizes were won by Dr. Milburn Col- vin, Mr. James Colvin, Miss Meriam Dienel d Mrs. Peter Boothe Pulm: M.-Prooks-Co G- STREET BETWEEN HTH 12T | And SPRING SUITS Quite Specially Priced at $ 39.75 Really most unusual values in this event . . . be- cause it was carefully planned far in advance and be- cause we used every resource of this organization to make it a fashion-value event “worth your while" . .. included are the latest modes in Spring coats and suits, modes that you'lll see smart women wenring in For Misses, Women and Large Women SOCIETY. Texas Society Announces Address by Mr. Philp . Mr. John W. Philp, formerly post- master at Dallas, Tex., and now Fourth Assistant Postmaster General, will give a short talk on Texas prior to the dancing at the meeting of the Texas State Soclety on Tuesday evening, March 4, at 8:30 o'clock, at the City Club, 1320 G street northwest. There will be & brief musical program | also, the features of which will be an- | nounced later. | Mrs, T. L. Edmiston, official hostess of the club, has named the following to assist her for that evening: Senator and Mrs. Morris Sheppard, Senator and Mrs; Tom Connally, Representative and Mrs. Morgan Sanders, Mrs. Clay Stone Briggs, Mrs. Willlam C. Harlee, Mrs. Wright Patman, Mrs. J. L. Aston, Miss Margaret Black, Miss Louise Wil- llams, Miss Beryle Edmiston, Miss Clara Bterzing, Miss Alla Clary, Representa- tive R. Q. Lee, Gen. Kenzie W. Walker, Mr. Victor Russell, Mr. Arthur C. Perry | and Mr. Jack B. Neathery. 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Sporty in weave . . lace tweeds or nubbed . . camafleece . . kasheran , , therefore i Women's Christian _Association, and flaves, medes yoiu've besn sraile York, who has followed the controversy casual enough for coun- Mr. Arthur E. French, who is in the front ranks of supporting college sports, as evidenced by his having arranged that post-season meeting of the Yale and Harvard foot ball teams, has been observing with astonishment ' the strik- | ing popularity shown this Winter for indoor sports—court games, squash ten- nis, squash racquets and all the varie- ties—and that not alone in higher in- stitutes of learning, but in grammar and high school teams and in prac- | tically two-thirds of private schools of | the country. To compare the lists of | events scheduled for the season of | 1929-30 is to be convinced that those | of 1028-29 have been doubled, and so; many minor teams are struggling to get into competitions that next year | will see more amazing numbers pre- sented. Boston for many years led the Nation in the number of indoor sports, but this season New York has leaped shead. Washington makes a fair showing, especialy in squash tennis and hand ball and basket ball, and the fair sex is represented quite generally in the estimates. * kK * Dr. Thomas Masaryk, president of Czechoslovakia, will, on March 2, cele- with keen attention, is that while he fa- vors the words of the Maryland bard, he wishes if it be adopted and he hopes it | will, that “music by James Stafford | Smith” be eliminated. The New York | member brings forward a mass of testi- mony showing that the music was known in the Anacreon Club of London and was popular as a drinking song in the mellow eighteenth century. But this is true of almost every natonal anthem, that of France alone being entirely original both as to words and music, “La Marsellaise,” and recognized as the re- sult of Rouget de Lisle’'s revolutionary campaign in the City of Marsellles. But all the the British anthems are found- ed on old hymns and drinking songs, and so, too, the cherished song of Mr. Key's State, “Maryland, My Maryland,” the class includes all of the smartest members of the debutante set. The hour of practice and play is followed by a swim in the great pool atop the Y building. Badminton is a first cousin to tennis, but is played with shuttle- cocks and keeps the player alert and on the move. Announce Unique Program For Maj. Bruni's Birthday Maj. and Mme. T. Amedeo Bruni will entertain at a very interesting and original soiree Friday, February 28, in celebration of the birthday anniversary of Maj. Bruni. Among guests who wiil be Rreunt are Representative and Mrs, Richard Yates, Senor and Senora F. “Yankee Doodl: of the revolutionary brate his eightieth birthday anniversary, and because he has so many country people and also so many admirers in the United States, great preparations are afoot to have the elaborate three-day program radioed to this country. The venerable statesman, who drew the draft of his country’s constitution while liv- ing in Washington, was three years ago chosen President for life of the repub-l e that has been formed of Bohemia | and her sister states, and his people seem never to tire of showering new honors and privileges upon him. At the celebration the music will be especially fine, all the ancient Czech hymns and al_songs, and all the folk lore| which Bohemians, Moravians and Slo- | vaks have clung to during the years of | their oppression will be rendered by | symphony orchestras and choral so-| cleties and will be broadcast to this country and many others. 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