Evening Star Newspaper, April 4, 1930, Page 18

SOCIETY. SOCIETY rs. Hoover Returning to Washington This Evening From Attending Annual Meeting of Society of Friends. RS. HOOVER will return to the | White House this evening from | Philadelphia, where she went | yesterday morning to attend the annual meeting of the ciety of Friends. The First Lady as accompanied to the Quaker City by rs. Charles D. Walcott, widow of the former head of the Smithsonian Insti- ution, and was the guest overnight of rs. Walcott's sister-in-law, Mrs, George ‘aux of Bryn Mawr. Mrs. Edward Everett Gann, sister of ice President Curtis, will be the guest whose honor Mrs. Ransley, wife of epresentative Harry C. Ransley, will entertain at luncheon Monday, April 8, in the Chinese room of the ayflower. § The Secretary of War and Mrs. Hurley {[ul entertain at dinner Friday evening, ay 2. ¢ Mrs. Arthur Hyde, wife of the Secre- ry of Agriculture, with Mrs. Rosco C. atterson, wife of Senator Patterson; rs. Joe J. Manlove, wife of Repre- Sentative Manlove, and Mrs. Charles Keyser. will be joint hostesses at a tea on Sunday, April 13, at the home of Mrs. Keyser at 1620 Decatur street in honor of the members of the D. A. R. from Missouri who are attending the convention here. ; The Minister of Norway and Mme. Bachke will go to Atlantic City today for the week end. They will return to the Mayflower Hotel Monday afternoon. Unique Dinner Is Given At Congressional Club. A menu of the favorite recipes of famous people which had been tested dn a single member of the lower House and finished off with a program passed on by the White House made the dinner party at the Congressional Clullla.n evening a particularly unique affaft. The event was sort of a triumphal ¢elebration of the success of the Con- gressional Cook Book put out by the club for the purpose of raising funds with which to enlarge its club build- ing. Representative Louis C. Cramton of Michigan is the gentleman who nov anly allowed the recipes from the great and near great to be tried out on him, But he has assisted his wife, Mrs. Cram- ton, chairman of the cook hook com- mittee from the inception of the acheme up to the present time, in carry- ing it to a great dcgree of success. She conducted the dinner last evening, Mrs Porter H. Dale, president of the club, who had her husband, Senator Dale, as g guest, making some clever remarks. Starting with mushroom soup, after the recipe of Mrs. Hoover, and fre- quently served as a White House favor- ite. and the cucumber relish by Mrs. Edward Everett Gann; embracing the preparation of a Smithfield ham after the best recipe of Gov. Harry Flood Byrd of Virginia, topped off by the deliclous coffee brewed after the for- mula of Mrs. Martin A. Morrison, wife of Representative Morrison of Indiansa, & small com at dinner last evening e Caron.” *t A Mrs, George, wife of Senator Walter F. George, wis hostess to a company of 16 at luncheon today at the May- flower in compliment to Mrs. Sims Bray of Atlanta, Ga., who is visiting Mrs. Jack Ha; was entertained at lunch- Mrs. Bri eon yesterday by Mrs. Hayes. Miss Ruth Alice Dickinson, daughter of Representative and Mrs. Lester J. Dickinson of Iowa, has selected April 24 for the date of her we to Mr. Rollin Ankeny Hunter, son of Mr. and \irs. Fred Heaton Hunter of Des Motnes, Iowa. 3 The ceremony will be pert the Washington Heights Presl Church by the Rev. Dr. John C. at 8 o'clock’ in the evening, Miss Dickinson will have Miss Betty Radcliffe of Great Neck, Long Island, as her maid of honor; Mrs. Dick- inson, sister-in-law of the bride, as her matron of honor; Miss Isabel South- gate, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh M. Southgate of Chevy Chase, as her bridesmaid. Barbara Ramseyer, daugh- ter of Representative and Mrs. C. Wil- llam Ramseyer of Iowa, will be Miss Dickinson's Iittle flower El. Mr. Hunter, father of bridegroom, will be the best man and the ushers will include Mr. Karl Corley, Mr. Call Dickinson, Mr. Charles Jackson, San Antonlo, Tex.; Mr. Findley Davis, Lex- ington, Ky.; Mr. Prancis Bredimus, Moines. Tows Representative and Mrs. Harry A. Estep of Pennsylvania have as their house guests, at the Fairfax, Mr. and | Mrs. Stephen Lux, Mr. Stephen Lux, jr., and Mr. Harry Alward of Pittsburgh. Mrs. Willlam Howard Taft, widow of the former President, has returned to her home, on Wyoming avenue, where she has been joined by her daughter, Mrs. Frederick H. Manning, and her children. Mrs. Taft will sail Friday, May 30, for Europe to spend the Summer abroad, and will be accompanied by her sister, Miss Maria Herron, of Cincinnati. Miss Herron will come to Washington short- 1y before they sail. ‘The Undersacretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Ogden L. Mills have leased their Summer home, Ocean View, at Newport, to Mr. and Mrs. Winthrop W. Aldrich of New York. Mrs. Melvin Ericson, daughter of the United States Ambassador to the Court of St. James and Mrs. Charles G. Dawes. will sall this evening from New York on the Majestic for England to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warren have canceled their social engagements and left, for Dedham, Mass., Where they were called by the death of Mr, Warren's father, Mr. Winslow Warren. Mrs. Walter R. tained a company of 10 at luncheon to- day at the National Woman's Country the meal was a howling success. ‘The Congressional Club is the only club | of its kind extant having a membership made up of the wives, mothers, daughters | and sisters of Senators and Represent- atives in Congress. Last night the members were permitted to invite the man members of families as guests at dinner and there was little delay in nlcc;punces to the full capacity of the club. Mrs. Hoover wrote the foreword for the cook book and the White House was represented by the President’s secretary, Mr. Walter H. Newton, who | accompanied Mrs. Newton, a member of the club, and by Col. E. W. Starling, one of the President’s protectors, who took with him the greater part of the program that followed the feast. Mrs. Allard H. Gasque, wife of Reprasentative Gasque of Florence, S. C., gave several recitations in effective manner. Repre- sentative Cramton wroked the moving picture and still-life exhibition with lan- tern elides made in Yellowstone Park. Mr. Horace M. Albright, director of the National Park Service, gave a fit- ting after-dinner talk on the beauties of Yellowstone, referring to and show- ing pictures of the many congressional parties which traveled that way. Ranger Alexander Hare told some fine fish stories and incidents of travelers | through the park. New members of the club received copies of the cook book and the sale of the books was smartly promoted More than $20,000 has already been added to the building fund through this medium and the magnificent manage- | ment of the cook book committee. Senator Simeon D. Fess entertained Club in honor of Miss Caroline White of New York, who is at the Mayflower for the early Spring. Mr. and Mrs. Tuckerrian will be Jjoined Sunday in their home, in Edge- moor, by their daughter, Miss Laura Walcott Tuckerman, who is visiting her cousin, Miss Alice de Peyster, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic de Peyster, in New York. o~ Mr. and Mrs. William E. Branson an- nounce the engagement of their daugh- ter, Ann Balley, to Mr. K. Fitz Ellers of New York. The wedding will take place in October. The charge d'affaires of Egypt, Ismail Bey, entertained informally at luncheon today in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Stewart. Miss Helen Cannon and her niece, Mrs. Dorsey Richardson, who were in New York when they received word of the death of Miss Cannon's only sister, Mrs. E. X. Le Seure, at Danville, Ill, and went direct from the metrop- olis to their old home for the funeral ceremonies, have gone to California to be with Mrs. Le Seure’s younger daugh- ter, Mrs. William Houghteling, whose husband is in business in San Fran- cisco. Miss Cannon is expected to re- turn to Washington in time to turn the residence she leased for the season over to Chief Justice and Mrs. Hughes, who recentiy bought it. Mrs. James R. Mann_left Washing- ton yesterday for Old Point Comfort, where she will spend a week or two at the Chamberlin Hotel. The Assistant Secretary of Agricul- W. . Moses & Sons F Street at Eleventh You Are Invited to Hear lle M Isabe . Critic of Firsi Who will give a series of Tuesday, . Hanbury t Impressions dramatized lectures daily April 8th to Saturday, April 12th Miss Hanbury is a world-wide traveler who spent years of study in Eastern and European centers. She has directed the social careers of many important people and is the author of several Successfut First Impressions Tuesday, April 8, 2:30 p.m. Art of Comversation #'Wednésday, April 9, 2:30 p.m. Secrets of & books. Distinction of Poise Thursday, April 10, 2:30 p.m. Successful Guest and Host Friday, April 11, 2:30 p.m. Fascination Saturday, April 12, 2:30 pm. Des | tary and Mrs. Kellogg. ‘Tuckerman enter- | Ali | THE EVENING STAR, ture and Mrs. Renick W. Dunlap were the ranking guests at dinner last eve- ing of Miss Florence Ward, who en- tertalned at the National Woman's Country Club in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Milton E. Danziger of Spring- fleld, Mass., formerly of Washington. Others in the company were Dr. Mrs. C. B. Smith, Mr, and Mrs. George E. Farrell, Mrs, . Benson, Miss Gertrude Warren and Dr. and Mrs. Robert G. Foster. Mr. and Mrs. Danziger have many ds here, made during the former's Service in the Department of Agricul- ture. He is now assistant manager of the FEastern States Exposition, at Springfield. The Misses Sedgley will entertain a company at a musicale this afternoon, followed by tea, in their home, on Hanentelde Wil ghe. the pregram on el give the program the theramin, familiarly and will be accompanied T, Mrs. Hanenfeldt, widow Hanenfeldt of the Russian “ether music,” by her mothe; of Gen. y. Mrs. John Hel ht, who is e b ik 8 n an house at 1601 Twenty-first street, will entertain a company at dinner, followed by dancing, this evening, at the National Woman’s Country Club. . Niece of Former Secretary and Mrs. Frank B. Kellogg u"wu A wedding of more than unusual in- terest will take place in St. Paul April 26, when Miss Laura Frances Ottls, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis J. g’t:gkol’nsti(!?ul ln?‘ lol;lm of Mrs. 3 , wife the f¢ Secretary of State, o the bride of Mr. John Hammq Bradshaw of Orange, N. J. mony will take place in the evening l.nl lftw Church of 8t. John the Evan- gelist. Miss Ottis has many friends in Wash- ington, where she visited former Secre- During one of her first stays in the Capital Mr. and Mrs. Kellogg entertained at a brilliant dancing party, which was in the nature of a debut party for Miss Ottis. The fete was given at the Pan-American Union Building. The bride-elect has selected Miss Roberta Galloway of St. Paul as maid of honor, Mrs. Robert Clark, sister of the bridegroom-elect, as matron of honor, and the bridesmaids will be Miss Mary Blair of Toledo, Miss Mary Dris- coll, Miss Elizabeth Irving and Miss Elizabeth Bend of St. Paul. Syosset, Long Island; Mr. Ronald P. Boardman onr‘l.-ken!bml. IL; Mr. B. Burnham Harris of mun;g- , 11, and Mr. Robert Clark of 8t. IP Mr. and Mrs. Rutland Duckett Beard entertained at dinner last evening in and | honor of their house guest, Mrs. lam Mansfleld Clark, wife of Prof. Clark of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore. the company included the chancellor of the Italian embassy and Signora di Girolama, Capt. and Mrs. Louis B. Montfort, Mr. and 'Mrs. Fernando Cunibert! and Mrs. Le Pittman. Admiral and Mrs. Andrew T. Long entertained at dinner last evening. at the Carlton. Mrs. Fremont has iven up her Saturdays at home for t! season. all sizes from 1to 6. ..7 to Girh’ Silk Dresses $5.95 For party and street wear. All newest shades and styles, including white. Children’s Well Made Coats and Ensembles $12.95 Smart colors and styles. Tots' B eautiful Wash Frocks, of Mr. Frederick C. Whitney of New York will be the best man and the ushers selected include Mr. Willlam Thayer Fleld and Mr. H. Thompson Woodland of Orange, N. J.; Mr. H. Jackson Starke of Oscawana-on-Hudson, Mr. Rowe B. Metcalf of Greenwich, Conn.; Mr. Gouverneur E. Smith of dimity, voile and broadcloth; sizes 1 to 6, $1.00. WASHINGTO. DL as their guests at the Wardman Park Hotel Mr., and Mrs. A. W. Dove of Baltimore, who will pass several days Mrs. Georgette Ross Howard, the well known speaker on“turrent events, will give a talk on “Why the New Biography Is So Popular” Saturday, April 12,"at_the Mount Pleasant Public Library. The program is sponsored by the department of education of the D. C. leration of Women's Clubs, wis | Mrs. Howard takes the place of Mrs. Harvey Wiley, who will be unable to give }hfla book review which was uled. Mrs. George Alfred Ricker of Chi- cago, formerly of Washington, will ar- rive this morning to be the guest until Mr. and Mrs. Frank B. F at Tenth St. CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT, THIRD FLOOR Children’s Saturday Specials Our stock is complete with a beautiful selection of Children’s smart coats, dresses, ensembles, and hats . . « 14. Kiddies’ Cloth Coats and Ensembles $6.95 All sizes, all colors, Children’s Finest Quality Coats $14.95 Beautiful styles, all sizes. 3 Groups of Chile dren’s Hats, of visca straw, Milan and hemp, stun- ning models, $1.95, $2.95, $3.9 M-Prooks-Cc [ - STREET BETWEEN ITH & 12 A Specially Planned Saturday Event Jor Those Misses and Women Who Demand Real Dress Distinction! 125 Finer Frocks Ordinarily These Are $25 and $29.75 PASTEL AND FLOWERED CHIFFONS BLACK and PASTEL I.ACES and NEW CREPES ALMOST ALL HAVE THEIR OWN JACKETS ‘Washable Cape and Washable Suede GLOVES $9.95 Pull-on gloves, in the new shades and lengths to wear with smart Spring costumes. Cuff styles, too, and fancy gauntlet effects. In sll sizes. Maia Floor—Glovey, $23.75 In this offering we have included only the “high fashions,” the kind of dresses that have real “poise.” And to those women who know fashion and appreciate . value, these dresses will be literally ‘“‘snapped up”...in fact, they're every one of them so deligl’\tfully oriflin al that we'd feel per- fectly justified in call- ing them “‘creations” The size range is most complete. A. Sketched is a soft Chiffon in a flatter- ing pastel flesh with high waist and clever velvet back bow. Cape collar. $23.75. B. Lace still strong trnu,/uhlaz: race. one a honey beige color and has the so gmartly use- ful jacket. $23.75. Dresses, Third Floor Brooks' Main Floor Presents New BLOUSES Of Crepe de Chine or Fine Crepe Without Sleeves ful styles and Ever so $2 .95 shades many new with your new ts One is and delight- Chic Blouses With Sleeves $5.75 shell, tea colors. These are tailored most expertly. Ja- L trills; tuckings and guim; g In FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 1930. Col. and Mrs. Williain R. Gibson have | Steele, on Sixteenth street. Mr. Ricker, who has been in New York for a few | recital dfil. !‘v:llln Join Mrs. Ricker, and together be at the Mayflower next | b vee{ for the American Engineers’ Con- vention. Mrs. Ricker will be at home with Mr. and Mrs. Steele ernoon at 1227 Sixteen E R T e . 0 car ve been Issued. 9 Mrs. Gardiner Phillp Orme will be at home tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock for the last time this season. Mr. Frank Prost, president of the National Symphony Orchestrs, has is- SLIP COVERS R, T for samp e L3 R R e a1, (X3 ‘CREERON 614 Twelfth Street Largest Selection of Large Head-size, Trim- med, Tailored and Street Hats in the City. Priced $5, $10, $15, up Experienced Saleswomen to Serve You YOUR INSPECTION. CORDIALLY INVITED 1214 F St., Line. lustrous straw! Summer shades. SOCIETY. sued invitations for a vate cello 8t his home, 2935 Normanstone drive, next Sunday eve at 9 o'clock, y Hans Kindler, con celloist, who will appear as guest conductor of the National Bymfinfl Orchestra at its third :oncert C{ml'.llllllon Hall PIANOS TO RENT $5 Per Month DE MOLL'S * on indler, who will be recalled as (Continued on ‘Third Page) 32D ANNIVERSARY Lettuce Green Lace in this Jacket Frock \ REGULARLY $4950 $39.50 2 ® One of our best models for the shorter woman who is not slim... long, straight lines...the frock with flat- tering cowl neckline, fitted hipline and circular skirt...the jacket with jabot collar and bell sleeves. éor either e‘urnoon or evening...and priced especially for the Anniversary. Size 41%. Women's Dress Shop, Second Floor JELLEFF'S F STREET GOLD’S 1214 F St. for Saturday . . . Regular $10 New . . . “BITTER- SWEET” STRAW HATS Offered Special at o “Bitter-Sweet” is that closely-woven, soft, In all leading Spring and early You will find them every- where at $10. We offer them special at . . . CoO hJ2EH 2 Saturday Only! SALE! 400 Spring HATS Ordinarily Selling at Twice Tomorrow’s Price’! $79.75 Chic brimmed styles, side ef- fects, long backs and semi-off- the-face models in such wanted new materials as Baku Braids, Bangkok Toyos, Lacy Braids, New Hair Braids, Peanit Straws _and Novel Felt and Straw Combinations. In Black and all the newer shades. In all headsizes. MILLINERY—FOURTH FLOOR