Evening Star Newspaper, March 9, 1930, Page 50

8 THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, ‘[IQ the Ambassador Hotel in compli: ment to the Delta Club of Holy Cross | Academy, which has recently been pledged to become Delta Chapter of the sorority. Gamma Sigma Sorority entertained its rushes st a formal musical tea on Thursday, February 27. at the home of Miss Helen A. Schmidt, 4225 Seven- teenth street northwest. A very interesting program, arranged by a_committee in charge of Miss Nor- Sigma Epsilon Unit Hastening the Plans For Its Fashion Show; Twenty-four Models Listed! in Program—Sororities of | City Sponaor Ehbontej pro(nm of Chlrming Fes-| tivities. Bertha Whitt Leonard, contralto: Mr. Robert Simmons, tenor: Mr. J. Willard Bradly, baritone, and Miss Dorothy Seamans, violinist. The accompanist for the several features was Mrs Grace Stanley Stevens. The program con- ma B. Gillchrest, included solos by Miss | ‘Twenty-four models are busy at work rehearsing for the Sigma Epsilon Soror- ity Pashion Show, which is to be given at Wardman Park Hotel St. Patrick's night. 'g;is show will be given in the form of a revue, being divided into three sec- | tions, with dancing in between. First, swear, featuring the first showing of the new “shorts” for tennis, loung- ing and sport pajamas; showing of M ‘mod 5 an third evening section, featuring the Jatest in Spring and Summer evening wear. As a finale, a complete bridal outfit, which is an importation, includ- | ing the bridal gown and bridesmaids' ‘costumes. s All of the 24 model costumes zrrived in this country last week, and New | York designers are rushing to get the models fitted in time for this exclustue | showing. cluded with the singing of the sorority song. Tea was poured by Miss M Catherine Marques, president. | sorority tea was given in honor of the Beta. and Delta Chapters of Sigma Beta by the Alpha Chapter on Sunday, March 2, at the home of Misses Rear- don and Roche, 3522 Albemarle street, Chevy Chase, from 4 to 6 o'clock. Thirty-five members were present. Miss Alice Reardon acted as hostess | The members of the Theta Chapter | of the Phi Gamma Pi Sorority were en- tertained at a dance given by their | pledgees, Miss Frances Hayman and Miss Betty Sakalsky, at the former home, 1232 Crittenden street northwest, Saturday, March 1. The members of the Theta Chapter attending and their escorts were Miss Blanche Kronman, Miss Rhoda Kop- lowitz, Miss Bertha Silver, Miss Mae |'Rosett, Miss Mollie Katz, Miss Essie Raphelson, Miss Eva Schiller and the Ben Cohen, Mr. Morris Fraden, Mr. | Bernie Bernstein, Mr. Charlie Lubb, Mr. Lou Frankel, Mr. Jack Zoslow, Mr. Jack | Miller, Mr. Herbert Priedman and Mrs. Arnovitz. | memers”and st “Tre s % B at the home of Miss Dorothy Smith and Miss Miriam Smith, at 402 Aspen street, Wednesday evefing, February 26. The house was beautifully decorated with flags and George Wi n souvenirs, and the cherry and hatchet idea was carried out in the refreshments. Some very un- usual stunts were presented by the dif- ferent groups. Members and guests were in costume. Among the prize cos- tumes were an Egyptian dancer, a Span- ish senorita and the costume of Mme. | Queen. The alumni of the Sigma Kappa So- rority gave a bridge ‘;".ny o i promised girls for new members at the | A. A. U. W. Club Tuesday, when the hostesses were Miss Margaret Morland, Miss Sally Graham, Miss Evelyn | Fletcher and Miss Eleanor Hall. The promised girls are Miss Helen Bartell, Miss Marjorie Burton, Miss Jane Bog- If,\'il Mhl;‘uu D.(’lrlll;‘ ficg:l Miss Mildred utz, osephine sor a Marian Rittenour. i i West Point Graduates To Meet at Annual Dinner The annual West Poins dinner, given by the graduates in Washington, will be held Friday night, March 14, at the Willard. Col. W. V. Carler 1 in charge of arrangements for the dinner. ————— 1930—PART _THREE. |W t Virgin Guestl { ning at the home of Mrs. Earl Packer, D. C, MARCH 9, ‘u.nmn program of book reviews was Phi Delta Gamma Chapter | lghttul Reogers, o0 o Miss Fior- Meet in Annual Seusiomm ey bR ‘The Alpha Chapter of Phi Delta Gamma Sorority met last Saturday eve- Ingram-Melick Wedding Set for Saturday, April 12 Mr. Francis Homer Melick announces 1800 K street northwest, the event marking the annual initiation, and the | guests of honor were Miss Alma Prein- | | kert, Miss Eleanor Gessford, Miss Arline | in, engagement of his daughter Esther | Ora Cage and others. MRS. JAMES E. ALLEN, Wife of Dr. Allen, president of Davis and Elkins College, at Elkins, W. Va,, who has heen entertained here while! awaiting the recovery of her daughter, s Marguerite Carter. in a local hos- | | Ball and Miss Marion Hummer, who were | initiatea into the homors, rights and [to Mr. John Shadrick Ingram. The | privileges of the sorority. Mrs: harles | wedding will take piace at 8 oclock S. Tansil and Mrs. H. E. Woolever were Saturday evening, April 12, at the welcomed as honorary members, Other | Rhode Island Avenue Methodist Church. guests were Miss Effie Marie Ross, pr - | Miss Melick has chosen as her at- ident of the national sorority; Miss | tendants Mrs. Ernest L. Shaw, her sis- | Elsle Rackstraw, president of 'Alpha | ter, matron of honor; Miss Dorothy | Chapter; Miss Mary Louise Brown, Miss | Bair as bridesmaid, and little Betty Lols | McMahon as flower girl. Wednesday evening an interesting| Mr. M. J. Kilerlane will act as best meeting was held in the sorority rooms, man for the bridegroom and the ushers After the regular business session, a de- | will be Mr. Samuel Melick, Mr. Harold [ IDIVORCE GIVEN EACH HOUR liam Medley. Grants 90,660 Divorces | TURTLES TELL WEATHER, Cctsc_Grents 9060 @ CHICAGO (#).—On the rocks of Chicago, one romance was wrecked each Watching Reptiles. hour during 1929 by divorce. . usy s icians, gurin uj e PHOENIX, Ariz. (F)—Old timers of | year's’ business, discover that, 9,66 di- the Mojave Desert are predicting heavy | vorces were granted and that wives rains before Springtime because mother | scored highest, with a proportion of to one, turtles are laying eggs in profusion. | “yreo il wives, howevery outnum- The eggs hatch in the Fall, then .he | bered unfaithful husbands. young turtles bury themselves in the| Only “’ua ekl cf‘ mefimvg ey | were granted to native Amer: an fa D oagENEn there 15 7888 10 | 30" ot cent of the wrecked romances |~ “Desert rats” credit the mother with had been productive of no children, knowing in advance what years are 7 8oing to be wet enough to assure suffi- | clent grass for their young. Melick, Mr. Ernest Shaw and Mr. Wil- Old-Timers Forecast Rains by Only three cities in Venezuela have a | population of 25.000 or more. elleff s A FASHION INSTITUTIO! Parie Washington wYork Spring Fashions Are Here! As Usual, Jelleff’s Presents the New Fashions While They Are Everywhere in the Store you see them:. | Outstanding Hat Successes pital. Mrs. Howard Sutherland has | Flint pebbles are being imported into been her hostess. | | Gamma Delta Sigma Sorority will be | pledgees, Miss Frances Hayman, Miss Betty the United States from Denmark. hosts at tea this afternoon from 4 to 6 | Betty Sakalsky; Mr. Louis Louft, Mr of the New Spring Season Copy of Caroline Reboux poke bonnet in black baku with black lace with the scoop brim $10 Unusually Low for Hats of This Type Come in and see for yourself . . . charming copies of new creations by the famous French milliners . . . Patou, Reboux, Descat, Talbot, Marie Alphonsine and others. The very, very new fashions which are now being featured in New York at twice and more these prices! Copied in stunning models . . . with shallow crown, short brim, width at the sides . . . directoire models . . . all the fashions that make the Spring, 1930, hats so interesting! Millinery, Street Floor Created by Masters of Line and Design Framed by Fashions of Spring 1930 Romney Coats and Frocks are a well- known story to smart Washington women . witha NEWS slant. They know the Romney story of careful selection of out- standing, accepted fashions, excellent workmanship and fine fabrics at unusually moderate prices. ROMNEY Dresses Always $4.9.50 ROMNEY Coats Always $59-50 Adaptation of Agnes' bonnet beret in black and white lacy weave with black grosgrain, 10 But the March of 1930 Series Is NEWS! Featuring: the Jacket Frock —the Cape Coat News of feminine fashions without fussy touches . . . of beauty of line and design that make these new fashions becoming and well fitting . . . of exceptional values in every dress or coat .« . of adaptations of Paris fashions that are sparklingly new, but not bizarre! This Is ROMNEY Week A Semi-Annual Event The week when Jelleff's opens the Spring season on Romneys . . . when the store is aglow with their beauty and smartness . . . when stocks are complete and choice is such a simple matter. Come in and choose now .. . . it's the wise way to settle the Spring wardrobe all in one place, and at one price! The bow in the back is the finishing touch to this very smartly simple hat of crinkled hair for both young miss and matron .. vl 810 Copy of Marie Alphonsine’s hat with the bow in the back of net with embroidered pat- tern of tiny jet beads...rib- bon of cire satin.. .§10 Off-ghe-face model in hair, net ‘and lace. Directoire in- fluence in the sweeping side lines ool 810 a Bfiaq@hé The Kind of Silk Undies “Your Skin Loves to Touch” Effa Blanche crepe de chine under- wear is a favorite of women who must have the best. Designed by a woman, made with a nice understand- ing of the new silhouette. Dance sets, chemises, trimmed with beige laces—cut on princess lines for the new silhouette, or tailored with hand featherstitching i $3'95 $ Effa Blanche crepe de chine slips. Princess line with cream laces. Also slips with side pleats and deep shadow hem. In flesh, white and eggshell Priced $5'90 Effa Blanche crepe de chine gowns, tie- back styles, tailored with V-necklines and piping in contrasting color, hand-embroid- ered in rosebuds, or trimmed $7.50 The classic Agnes beret in a new version with tassel at ts};e 0 This Is “New London” for All Daytime Wear Women's Dresses, Second Floor Misses’ Dresses, Third Floor Women's and Misses' Coats, Third Floor ebleffs A FASHION INSTITUTION Paris Washington NewYork Just arrived in the new beige tones that blend so nicely with Spring costumes. With delicate lacing of brown kid, and the new and popular Cuban- Louis heel that is so graceful and comfortable for walking. A shoe that will be seen for both street . and afternoon wear. Shoe Shop, Street Floor C Woman's Romney Dress of black chiffon with lace, featuring two important fash- jons . . . the sep- arate’ jacket. and the puff sleeve $49.50. F. Woman's Romney Coat of exauisite 1y soft, oxford cloth with black b r o adtail searf collar, and belt near the normal - waistline. 5,50, P. Woman's Romney Coat of pirate blue wool- en with kolinsky half-shawl collar. Conservative mod- el, and most be- $59.50. D. Woman's aer A. Woman's Romney Dress of mal afternoen v with the et. "a dinner frock - flare is repeated in frock “without it. 549.50. jleeve treaiment, a new fash- the cuff treatment. $49.50. G. Misses Romner Prock of Saarkskin print (black with tink white dots) acket, ries at the hip: frock has cap sleeves nicely tailored, $49.50 coming. . Woman's Romney Cape with beige lace and hand feather stitching. Priced Others at $5 and $7.50. Grev Shops, Second Floor Three-Piece, Hand-Painted Pajama Ensembles A veritable “Joseph’s coat of many colors” over collegiate pajamas and blouse of plain “ colors. Sophisticated. . .daring—luxurious. Of very fine hand-blocked crepe de chine— sleeveless blouse—wide-flaring trousers. In shades and combinations of red, black, $16 0 LUGIENI Mlle. Giraud of Lelong’s Paris Salon New Fashions in Perfume This week we have the pleasure of presenting Lelong’s representative who explains the modern custom of using a different perfume for each cos- Other lounging paja- mas at prices ranging from $10.95 1o $49.50. Grey Shops, Second Floor tume, just as different accessories are used. A fascinating modern idea . . tell you about it! . come in and let her Toiletries, Street Floor For Bright Spring Days— M Silk Stockings In the Bright Spring Colorings— o ; The beauty of the silk, 100% pure, brings out the full beauty of the different shades—and the wonderful Gold Stripe protects the stocking from garter “runs.” A GOLD STRIPE SILK STOCKINGS with narrow French heels from $1.50 upwards. Other styles— pointed and double pointed heels, picot tops—mak e Gold Stripe the stockings of fashion, as well as the stockings of VALUE! Here at our F Street Store also at our Gold Stripe Silk Stocking Shop, 1013 Connecticut Ave.