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SOCIETY. Brilliant Fetes Scheduled In Honor of Society Buds Dates for Debutante Parties Feature New Ym"kj e prodram——MltrimoniaI Events Attract Interest in Fashion World. NEW YORK, Beptember 6.—Dates for debutante parties are being an- nounced daily, and the coming season gives promise of being a much more brilliant one than last year. Now that the majority of the members of society have returned to their country places on Long Island, in Westchester County, | at Tuxedo, and in the Morristown sec- tion of New Jersey, plans are being made for the Winter parties and for the Fall weddings. Mr. and Mrs. John J. Barrett of 888 Park avenue will present their daugh- ter, Miss Lois Barrett, at a dinner dance in the main restaurant of Sherry’s on November 8. Other parties which will be given for debutantes at Sherry’s are a dinner dance by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley H, Peabody of 139 East Seventy-ninth street, November 15, for their daughter, Miss Helen Peabody; a similar affair by Mr. and Mrs. John L. Gray of Green- wich, Conn., November 26, to present their daughter, Miss Penelope Gray; Mrs. Emlen M. Drayton, 530 Park avenue, to introduce her daughter, Miss Betty Neustadt, November 28; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hude Neilson of 1115 Fifth ave- nue, a dinner dance to introduce their daughter, Miss Joanna Neilson; Mrs, John Clafiin of Morristown, N. J., will entertain December 19 at & supper dance for Miss Elizabeth S. C. Low; Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Potter and Mr. and Mrs. Starling W. Childs will give a supper dance Thanksgiving night, November 27, to present their daugh- ters, Miss Margaret Polter and Miss Barbara Childs; Mrs. Edgar Rickard of 1148 Fifth avenue will entertain at a dinner dance in the main restaurant, November 14, to present Miss Peggy Rickard: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Schumacher of 21 East Eighty-second street will _introduce their daughter, Miss Mary Schumacher, December 30, at a dinner dance, and Mr. and Mrs. | D. Thomas Moore will present thelr | daughter, Miss Rosamond Moore, at a | dinner dance. ‘The marriage of Miss Natalie Potter, daughter of Mrs. Nathaniel Bowditch Potter of this city and Boston and the late Dr. Potter, to Mr. William C. Ladd will take place December 6 in St. tholomew’s Church. Mrs, Potter and her daughter went abroad in the Spring and now are in Marienbad. Miss Pot- ter is a daughter of the late Dr. Natha- niel Bowditch Potter, who Wwas prom- inent both here and in Boston. She is s granddaughter of the late Prof. Charles Sprague Sargent of Holm Lea, Brookline, Mass,, internationally noted | as the director of Arnold Arboretum, and who for nearly fifty years was pro- | fessor of arboriculture at Harvard Uni- | versity. | Miss Potter attended Princess Mest- | | chersky’s School in Paris, and was | | graduated from Foxcroft School in Vir- | ginia. She was introduced to society in November four years ago at a large | dinner dance given in Boston by her | grandfather, the late Prof, Sargent, and the following month at a ball at the| Ambassador in this city given by her mother. Since then she has devoted her time to the theater. She spent a| vear at the American Laboratory The- | ater and appeared in the Max Rein-| hardt productions. Last year she was| & member of the cast of “Let Us Be | Gay,” a comedy by Rachel Crothers. | She is a member of the Junior League | of this city and Boston and of the Vin- | cent Club of the lattes dfii’tsfl Mr, Ladd is a gra n of the late | Prof. George Trumbull Ladd of Yale| University. He is a brother of Miss| Cornelia T. Ladd and of Mr. Louis W. ladd, jr. He was graduated from Har- vard with the class of '26 and is now in business in this city. He is a mem- ber of the Delphic Institute of 1770, | D. K. E,, Hasty Pudding and Signet and the Harvard Club of New York. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Munroe of this city and Salem, Mass,, have sent out invitations for the marrihge of their daughter Mary Kinsman to Mr. A. Goodwin Cooke, son of Mr. Carlton S. Cooke of New York. The wedding will take place Monday in the First Church at Salem, and will be followed by a small reception. Miss Munroe will have as her at- tendants Miss Caroline Buck of Great Barrington, Mass, and Miss Emily ‘White of Salem. Mr. Crispin Cooke | will be best man for his brother, and | the ushers will be Mr. Kennard Wood- | worth and Mr. Joseph W. Lund of Bos- | ton; Mr. William I, Nichols and Mr.| Granville Whittlesey of New York, and Mr. Robert C. Roebling of Princeton, N. J. Mr. William A. Munroe, & broth- er of the bride, will be head usher. Miss Katharine L. Barnes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Courtlandt D. Barnes, will be married Saturday, October 4, to Mr, Joseph Bryan, 3d, son of Mr. and Mrs. Saint George Bryan of Richmond, Va. A reception will take place at Nonesuch House, the Barnes country place at Manhasset, Long Island. Pretty Weddind! Mark The Social Calendar Of the Early Autumn __(Continued From Fourth Page) Rector. The organ was played by Miss Adelaide Traband. ‘The bride was given in marriege by her father and wore & gown of heavy white satin, trimmed in pearls and . She wore a large white pic- ture hat and she carried & shower bou- quet of roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Wilhelmina Cox, was the maid of and she wore & gown of pink satin with a picture hat, slippers and other accessories. She carried a bou- aedt of &mk roses and blue delphinum, with pink ribbon. Mr. Benjamin B. McCeney, brother of the bridegroom was the best man and the ushers Buck, brother of Carlton Van Wagoner, both of Upper Marlboro, Md. Mrs. Buck, mother of the bride wore & gown of beige lace and georgette with = corsage bouquet of salmon-color tea roses and lilles of the valley, and Mrs. McCeney was in a gown of blackberry with a corsage bouquet.of orchids and Mlies of the valley. Mr. McCeney and his bride left later for & wedding tflg.h:n McCeney wear- ing & gown of georgette with a blue velvet hat and a coat of blue broadcloth They will make their home at Upper Marlboro, Md. A wedding reception will be held Sat- urday in the home of the bride’s par- ents. A pretty wedding took place in the Church of the Advent Saturday, August 30, at 4:30 o'clock, when Miss Dorothy Clagett Speake, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Raymond Speake of Luray, Va., became the bride of Mr. Thomas Harvey Graham of Washington and Newport News, Va. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Harry Speake Cobey of Albany, Ga., a cousin of the bride. ‘The bride, who was given in mar- flge by her father, wore a gown of white chiffon made on princess line: and her tulle veil fell from a close- fitting cap, caught with orange blos- soms. She carried a shower bouquet of ‘white roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Clara Speake, the bride’s aunt, was_maid of honor. She was attired in Prench blue georgette, with black lace hat. She carried a bouquet of ink roses. Mr, Graham had as his man his brother, Mr. Daniel Par- sons Graham of Washington. Following the ceremony the couple left for an extended motor trip through | the South, the bride traveling in a green flat crepe sult with beige acces- sories. Upon their return they will reside at Newport News, Va. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Raymond Speake, Mr. Thomas E. Speake, 2d; Mr. Willlam A. Speake, Miss Buena Vista Speake, Mr, and Mrs, C. A. Speake, Mrs. J. R. Mims, Mr. J. R. Mims, jr., and Miss Elizabeth Mims, all of Lura; and Dr. and Mrs, Carlyle of Baltimore, Md. Miss Anna Lee Coleman, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Jay G. Coleman of At- lanta, Ga., and Mr. Jack H. Suther- Jand of St. Louls, Mo., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Sutherland of Princeton, W. Va., were married Saturday, August 80, in the home of the bride’s parents at Afllnh.. Bpeake We Are Drapery TR Specialists «and are prepared to give you Better Service Better Assortments Better Prices —and better atten- [F] tion to your individ- wal drapery problem. ) Let Us Prove It fi(fl“lfllmw%hl"l::zfl:ul Involve Slip Covers, Window Shades Special Furniture 9, McDEVITT'S | 1202 G St. N.W. District 3211 10 Years' Satistactory Serviee selections, and Miss A, W. Miller of of Washington sang “Because.” ‘The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a gown of white satin, fashioned on princess lines, long white kid gloves, and her lace-patterned vell was arranged cap shape. She car- ried a shower bouquet. Miss Dorothy Coleman, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, wearing a gown of green point d'esprit, the bodice on stralght lines and the skirt with tiets of ruffies, with & pink satin bow at the back. She wore slippers to match her gown, and carried pink Columbia roses. Miss Ellen Graham was bridesmaid in a gown of pink point d'esprit, fashioned like that of the maid of honor. She carried Colum- bia roses. Mr. P. W. Smith was best man and the ushers were Mr. 8. Lucas and Mr. Boyce Graham. A reception followed the ceremcny, when the table was laid with & hand- some lace cloth, decorated with pink roses and clematis. Mr. Sutherland and his bride left later for a wedding trip, the bride wearing a dark blue georgette crepe gown with slippers and other acces- sories match. They will make their home in St. Louis. The bride is a gnndduu(hur of Mr, and Mrs. James Bogley of Rockville, Md. Among the out-of-town guests were Miss Naomi Bogley of Rockville, Mr. and Mrs. Stoever, Mrs. A. W. Miller and Miss Helen Miller of Washington, The Community Methodist Church of Clarendon, Va., was the scene Saturday, MARRIED IN YORKSHIRE MRS. JOHN HERBERT HOLLORAN, Bride of August 12, whose marriage took place in Cloughton, England, and before that she was Miss Sarah French Smith, daughter of Mrs. French Smith of this ity. —Clinedinst photo. Louise Berger and Mr. James Herbert Nuttycombe. ‘The bride is a daughter of Mrs. Edna Berger of Fort Myer Heights, Va. and the bridegroom is a nephew of Mr. John Shepherd of Clarendon, Va. Mr. Louis Berger, twin brother of the bride, gave his sister in marriage, ‘and the maid of honor was Miss Helen Lindsay. Mr. Roy Robey was best man, and the ushevs were Mr. John Shep- herd and Mr. Rex Furr. Mrs. Page Shepherd played Lohengrin's “Wedding March.” The Rev. Charles F. Linger, pastor of the church, officiated at 8 o'clock. . . The bride wore an orchid-colored embroidered net dress made on prin- cess lines and very long, with a la horsehair braid picture hat to match. She carried & bouquet of Talisman roses; The mald of honor carried a bouquet of pink rosebuds and wore & green net dress made on the same lines as that of the bride, with hat and shoes to | match. | Miss Annie Cornwell of Forestville, Va., sang “I Love You Truly” and “At | Dawning,” and the church was very | ;uulully decorated with palms and erns. Immediately following the ceremony the bride and bridegroom left on a motor trip to Virginia Beach. They are at home at 2712 Wisconsin avenue. Steamers Collide at Havana. HAVANA, September 6 (#).—The steamer Cuba of the French Line col- lided with the Panama-Pacific liner Virginia while docking here yesterday. Neither ship was seriously damaged. The Cuba lost her anchor and part of the chain, while the Virginia received slight damage to the stern. Hay-Adams House 16th at H N.W. Coolest Dining Room In Town Luncheon, $1.00 August 16, of the wedding of Miss Anna ANTELOPE smart shopping avenu ear, with calf. green, burgundy. Moving to Connect changed Artcraft! fashions for autumn at Now The ONLY Artcraft Shop, where you may choose from our ‘limited editions’ in an atmosphere of quiet luxury. Two Stunning Versions at $14.50 For autumn informal wear . . . two models presented at our stunning new shop on the tinctive new fashions at a price you like to pay L 4 Antelope suede, soft as a kitten's trap shoe or pump with leather heel, in black, brown, L 4 We are still particularly proud of our collection of NEW, BEAUTIFUL ARTCRAFT’S CONNECTICUT AVENUE SALON Comer L and Connecticut lightweight woolen frocks... SUEDE e of Washington...dis- $14 50 icut Avenue has not $14.50. Infant Babble an Indicator. BRISTOL, England, September 6 (#). —1Loquacious woman begins young. Prof. C. W. Valentine, psychologist of the University of Sclence, says, “Many infants love to babble long before their talk can have any definite meaning for them. And I have to report that I have noticed this more decidedly in my two little girls than in the boys.” LRI Toll bridges paid $18,072 into the JBtllu treasury of Tennessee during uly. The Women's Shop of the Seek Smugglers’ Gold in Old Ruins! Children Find Coins and Map in Wallet When Masonry Falls. Wales Villagers | | By the Associated Press. NEWTON, Wales, September 6.— Residents of Newton, an Old World vil- lage near Porthcawl, GI , Are trying to discover s chest of gold which is reputed to be buried among the ruins of Ty-Coch, & house situated at the far end of Newton Bay. These crumbling ruins, which are re- puted to have been the haunt of the smugglers who at one time infested the Glamorgan coast, have always had the reputation among the older inhabitants of being a treasure house, but, though previous expeditions had been e, those conducting them met with no success, Now, however, interest in the sup- treasure has been revived by the discovery at the old red house (as Ty- Coch is more familiarly known) of a leather wallet containing some old coins and a plan ll\n?vl'fln( 10 indicate the spot where the gold chest is hidden. find was made by some school- children, who were playing among the ruins, when a large piece of masonry fell from the fireplace, revealing the wallet. The children communicated the discovery to their parents, and after a study of the plan, which indicated flights of steps and underground - sages, searching parties were organ E Many tons of sand have been excavated by willing workers, but the only “treasure” so far discovered is a George III 5-shilling piece and some bronze figures, Stone steps have also been un- covered, which it is thought lead to an underground chamber. Much more excavation, however, is necessary before this can be properly investigated. A large number of people are working on the ruins, and many are convinced that treasure is to be found. The house was formerly an old inn much frequented by smugglers. CURIOSITY OF SUBJECTS FRETS PRINCESS ASTRID BRUSSELS, September 5 (#).— Stuyvenberg Castle, where Crown Princess Astrid of Belgium is awaiting the birth of her second child, had to be encircled by barbed wire in order to keep away crowds of curious and excited Belgians and tourists yesters The curiosity and persistence of her subjects made her somewhat fretful, and proved troublesbme to castle officials. The Crown Princess hopes that the baby will be & son, heir in the male line to the Belqhn throne. Her first child was a girl, Princess .lvg;'e,phlne Charlotte, born October 11, RALEIGH HABERDASHER 1310 F Camel’'sHair Coats Street THE MOST EXCITING NEW “BLACK FASHION" FOR THIS SEASON OF BLACK $59.75 ; FREE PARKING—at the Capi- tal Garage—while shopping here THE SUNDAY STAR., WASHINGTON, D.- C, SEPTEMBER 7, 1930—PART THREE. ATTRACTIVE BRIDE OF LAST WEEK i MRS. FREDERICK F. SEELY, Before her marriage Thursday in Grace Episcopal Church, The Plains, Va., was Miss Josephine Hamilton Knox, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Marion Knox. —Brooks Photo. deen, Republican National Committee- man for South Dakota, died yesterday at St. Thomas, Ontario, according to ‘word received here. National Commiteeman Dies. SIOUX FALLS, S. Dak., September 6 (®—William E. Milligan, 63, of Aber- SOCIETY. Autumn Social Activities Inaugurated at Old Point OLD POINT COMFORT, Va., Sep- tember 6—This week end marked the beginning of the Autumn entertaining and activities both at Fort Monroe and at the Chamberlin-Vanderbilt Hotel. This afternoon the new commander, Brig. Gen. Stanley Embick, and Mrs, Embick gave a large reception and tea for the officers and ladies of the post, many of whom are recent arrivals. An important guest was Maj. Gen. John W. Eulick, chief of the Coast Artillery at the War Department in Washington, who is here to attend the opening ercises of the Coast Artillery School. is assistant com- mandant of the school. ‘The Chamberlin-Vanderbilt Winter dances will start Saturday, September 13, and are to be held in the hotel ball room. ‘The dance music will be suj plied by a famous orchestra of virnnr-‘. ‘The fleet has assembled in Hampton Roads and will make this the base during the Fall. Many of the Navy of- ficers and their wives are residing a the Chamberlin-Vanderbilt. Among the hotel residents who are entertaining at the dinner dance this evening are Caj Prank L. Pinney, commander of the U. S. S. Wyoming, and Mrs. Pinney: Capt. Andrew C. Pickens, in command of the cruiser Detroit, and Mrs. o ens, who arrived here from Newport ac- companied by Miss Margaret Dainger- fleld, and Comdr. William F. Newton of the U. 8. S. Arkansas and Mrs. Newton. ‘The Fall “prom” of the Cavalier Club was held Friday evening in the ball room of the Chamberlin-Vanderbilt. Miss Molly Whiting Masters was guest of honor. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Clarke and their son are at the -hotel over Sunday. Recept_i;n \V;ll Hono Newly Wedded &ouple Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Rosenfeld will re- ceive Sunday evening, September 14, from 8 to 11 o'clock at their residence, 3711 Jenifer street, Chevy Chase, in honor of the former’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Ros- enfeld, whose marriage took place the latter part of August. U. 8. Hunts Mystery E!nlt. September 6 (P).— Comdr. Martin W. Rasmussen yesterday dispatched several Coast Guard cutters to the vicinity of Long Point, on Lake Erie, about 60 miles west of Buffalo, where a mysterious craft was reported anchored in Canadian waters. The cutters had orders to establish a blockade to prevent possible contact between the ship and rum runners with small boats. 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