Evening Star Newspaper, December 3, 1930, Page 18

—2 ‘. SOCIETY. OCIETY Formzr Cabinet Officer and His Bride ‘Guests at White House Luncheon. " Mrs. Hoovgr Attends Musicale. \HE President -and Mrs. Hoover had as their guesis at luncheon today the former Postmaster General and Mrs, Wil H. Hays, whose marriage took place Thanksgiving day. Mrs. Hoover attended Mrs. Lawrence Townsend’s morning musicale at the Mayflower Hotel today, having several guests With her. The President and Mrs. Hoover held | the first of their state entertainments at the White House last evening, a dinner in honor of the members of the President's cabinet and their ladies. The usual form and ceremony was carried out, the guests being greeted in the blue room by the President and Mis. Hoover before the dinner, with coffee served to the ladies in the green room following the dinner and preceding the musicale, while the men of the party accompanied the President to his library on the second floor for coffee and cigars. A number of additicnal guests were invited for the musicale in the east room, when Miss Emma Otero, soprano, and Mr. Alfred Wallenstein, ‘cellist, gave the program, accompanied by Mrs. Virginia Wallenstein, who accompanied her husband, and Mr. Charles King, who played for Miss Otero. The State dining table was rich in coloring, with the entire gold service used, its beauty being enhanced by a bounteous use of bronze pink chrys. anthemums and pompons with a grace- ful tracery of asparagus sprengeri on the fine linen cloth. The tall epergnes, part of the gold service, were filled with luscious purple and green grapes which fell in graceful profusion over the edges cof the bowls. ‘The same bronze pink and rose color chrysanthemums formed the simple decorat'‘on in each of the drawing rooms of the State suite. The green room, where coffec wa§ served to the ladies, was particularly home-like and charming in its many pleces of co- lonial furniture, Seated at the State dining table with the President and Mrs. Hoover, were: The Secretary of State and Mrs. Stimson, the Secretary of the Treasury, Mr. Mellon; the Secretary of War and Mrs. Hurley, the Attorney G:eneral and Mrs. Mitchell, the Postmaster General and Mrs, Brown, the Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Adams, the Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Wilbur, Mrs. Arthur M. Hyde, the S:cretary of Commerce, Mr. Lamont; Hon. and . William N. Doak, Senator and Mrs. James J. Davis, Representative Ruth Pratt, Hon. and Mrs. Thomas E. Campbeli, Hon. and Mrs. Eugene Meyer, Hon. and Mrs. Samuel A. Eliot, Hon. Miss Elsie Ekengren, Miss Laura ‘Tuckerman, Miss Margretta Wright, Viscount de Lantsheere, first secretary of the Belgian embassy; Mr. Victor Podoski, first secretary, and Mr. Witold ‘Wankowicz, commercial counselor of the Polish embassy; Mr. Ronald Ian Campbell, counselor of the British em- bassy; Baron Paul Schell of the Hun- garian legation, Mr. L. G. van Hoorn, counselor of the legation of the Nether- lands; Mr. William Phelps Eno, Mr. Walcott Waggaman and Mr. John Sweeney. The Ambassador of France, M. Paul | Claudel, will go to New York to dellver an address at the annual luncheon to be given Saturday by the French Insti- tute at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel. ‘The Minister of Panama and Senora de Alfaro will be the guests in whose honor Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sim Lee will entertain. at dinner this evening in the Pan-American room of the May- flower. Mrs. Eric Hendrik Louw, wife of the Minister of South Africa; Senora de Leiva, wife of the charge d'affaires of El Salvador; Mrs. Keith Crowther, wife of the third secretary of the Canadian legation, and Mrs. Wilbur Turner were the guests of Mrs. M. de Clare Berry at luncheen today following Mrs. Town- send’s musicale at the Mayflower. Mrs. James J. Davis, wife of the new Senator from Pennsylvania, was hostess at luncheon today at the Mayflower following the first of Mrs. Lawrence Townsend's morning musicales. Among THE EVERING STAR. WASHINGTON, D, L WEDKNESL LY. others who entertained after the gram were Mrs. Wt ‘Wilson, MWH. William McClellan Ritter, Mrs. Sydney A. Cloman, Mrs. Willlam W. Butter- worth, Mrs. Stephen B. Elkins, Mrs. James A. Lyon, Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh and Mrs. Charles C. McCord. Mrs. Dwight W. Morrow and her daughter, Miss Elizabeth Morrow, who arrived in the Capital with the new Senator from New Jersey, will be among those assisting Mrs. Adams, wife of the Secretary of the Navy, at her reception this afternoon. Senator and Mrs. Robert J. Buckley, who are visiting Judge and Mrs. Tim- othy T. Ansberry in their apartment at 2101 Connecticut avenue, were the guests in whose honor Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm S. McConihe entertained at dinner last evening. Comdr. and Mrs. Emmett C. Gudger will entertain at dinner for Senator and Mrs. Buckley this evening, and Friday Mr. and Mrs, Joseph E. Davies will give a dinner for them. Mrs. Buckley will leave the latter part of this week for Cleveland. Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York is at the Shoreham Hotel, where he has taken an apartment for the Winter. Senator David I. Walsh of Massa- chusetts has arrived at the Carlton, where he will remain during the ses- slon of Congress. Senator Royal S. Copeland of New York has arrived in Washington for the opening of Congress and will be at the Willard during the session. Mrs. Chester Bolton entertained at Mrs. Townsend's morning musicale this morning for Mrs, Rcbert J, Buckley and gave a luncheon for her following it at the Mayflower. Representative Charles A. Christo- pherson of South Dakota is in Wash- ington for the session of Congress and will be at the Willard. Representative Joe Crail cf Los An- geles, Calif,, has arrived in Washington and is at the Carlton during the pres- ent session of Congress. ‘Representative Anning New York is at the Shoreham Hotel, where he has taken an apartment for the season. ‘The United States Minister to Hon- duras and Mrs. Julius G. Lay are now in Washington, at the Mayflower. They will go to New York about the middle of the month for a short visit and will return again to Washington for the rest of the month. Mr. and Mrs. Lay flew from Central America to Havani and thence to Miami, making the trip in 131, hours, a saving of about seven days. Miss Mary Parker Corning, debutant2 daughter of Representative and Mrs. Parker Ccrning, attended the luncheon given yesterday in New York by Miss Mildred Hockstader in honor of Miss Jacqueline Stewart, debutante daughter of Countess de Roussy de Sales, and for Miss Josephine Laimbeer. Members of the Senate and the House of Representatives who have ar- rived in Wu%lngwn and will be at the Willard during the session of Congress are Senator Kenneth McKellar of Ten- nessee, Senator and Mrs. Ben William- son of Kentucky, Senator Arthur R. enator and Mrs. Ar. FUR COATS We Must Unload ‘We Have Grouped Our Coats —Big Bargains! $175.00 $50.00 Value..... Sealine Coats—squirrel trim Pony Coats—plain and trimmed Muskrat Coats—fox trim Model Fur Shop 923 G St. N.W. . | 8. Prall of| thur R. Rol binson of Indiana, Repre- sentative Guy U. Hardy, Colorado; Rep- resentative Carroll Reece of Tennessee, Representative Marvin Jones of Texas, Representative Milton C. Garber of Ok- lahoma, Representative Robert L. Hogg of West Virginia, Representative and Mrs. T. J. B. Robinson of Iowa, Repre- sentative Joseph L. Smith of West Vir- ginia, Representative J. Zack Spearing of Louisiana, Representative W. C. Wright, Representative C. N. Haugen and Representative and Mrs. Ewin L. Davis of Tennessee, Members of Congress who have re- cently arrived in Washington and are staying at the Hotel Hamilton for the present session are Representative E. H. Wason of New Hampshire, Repre- sentative Don B. Colton of Utah, Repre- sentative John H. Kerr of North Caro- lina, Representative Charles Wolverton of New Jersey, who will be joined by gg“ Wolverton after the Men’s Linen Handkerchiefs The Useful Gift, 50c up Attractive showine men's pure linen handkerchiefs. modestly priced. We do Embroidery, Initialing and Mouo- sramming if goods are purchased here, EMBROIDERY SHOP £23-820 11th St. N.W. and women’s Christmas Checks Cashed DECEMBER 3, 1930.- York, Representative W. J. Driver and Representative Ragon of Ar- kansas and Newhall manm Kendall of Kentucky. ‘The it Postmaster General, Mr. W. fice Department. He will return to Washington the first of next week. ‘The Assistant Secretary of the Navy, Mr. Ernest Lee Jahncke, will attend the dinner tonight in New York at the Astor of the American Society of Me- 614 12th St. Clearance Sale of Large and Small Head Size Hats, 1.00—1.95 To make room for Xmas novelties, we have reduced our hat stock away below cost. SOCtL vy, chanical Engineers, of which he is vice President. Vice chairman of the United States and their niece, Mrs. Samuel man. Bishop H. L. Burleson of New York (Continued on Third Page.) E. Fore- M-Brocks-Co G- STREET BETWEEN nTH 12TH Enlivening Businé s0 as to provide em- ployment for our fure riers by quoting Reduced Prices —on all orders for FUR REPAIRING and REMODELING. High-class work — the sort you always asso- ciate with Bachrach’s. Christmas Furs Reduced One-Third HARRY BACHRACH Manufacturer of High-grade Furs 1303 G St. — Phone Dist. 3927 Charge Accounts Available OPPORTUNITY WEEK An event which has brought to Washington hundreds of marvelous values for per- sonal as well as gift use and which brings to Brooks patrons all the style and quality of our fashion-right merchandise at the greatest reductions in years, - Those of you who have resisted buying your Winter Coat . . . in spite of the cold spells . . . will certainly have no further reason to wait . . . when yow’ve seen the three great Coat groups in The Oppor- tunity Sale now in progress at Brooks. Reductions are So GREAT in these $69 to $89 Coats Opportunity Price Astonishingly clever copies of our higher priced Coats, beautifully trim- med with Caracul (Lamb), Lapin, Kit Fox, Squirrel and other Furs. and Mrs, Cleveland A, Newton, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Campb:ll, Mr. and Mrs. J. Herbert Case, Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Coburn, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Glover, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Lorimer of Phila- delphia, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson E. Rey- nolds of New York, Mr, and Mrs. Felix ‘Warburg of New York, Dr. William H. ‘Welch cf Baltimore, Mr, and Mrs. A. F. Whitney, Capt. and Mrs, Charles Rus— sell Train and Col. Campbell B. Hodg:s. ‘Mr. Wallenstein opened the program pleying Bach's ‘“Adagio,” Schubert’s “Moment _Musicale” and Popper's Song”; Miss Otero sang “Oh! Mai Non Cessa “L’Orgia” and Arditi'’s “Il . Mr. Wallenstein's.second group included Granados’ “Intermezzo,” Cho- pin's “Prelude” and Chasin’s “Humor- esque Hebraique.” The closing number was sung by Miss Otero and included Serrano’s “Marinela,” Roig's “Para tl,” Scoft's *The False Prophet” and Lad Forge's “Song of the Open.” Prince and Princess de Ligne Guests at Luncheon Today. ‘The Belgian Ambassador and Prin- cess de Ligne were the ranking guests at the luncheon given today at the Mayflower by Mrs. Lawrence Townsend 4n compliment to Mme. Clare Claibert and Mr. Richard Crooks, who gave the program for the first of the 1930-31 series of Mrs. Townsend's morning musicales at the Mayflower this morn- Mrs. Townsend's other guests at the Tuncheon mdudedmmnceu Elizabeth Wakefield Sofa---- That distinctive piece that finds welcomed setting in any house. A descendant from Colonial days and a product of Sloane craftsmen; ready in figured green tapestry; or will tailor to your order. $89 to $139 Coats 78 A collection that at regular prices enjoyed more than average popularity — the finest of fur trims—the richest fabrics, Blacks, new Browns, Bottle Greens with Silver Tipped Fox, Lynx, Persian Lamb, Russian Caracul, —and others. $49 to $69 Coats 38 New style influences make themselves felt in the fashioning of this exceptional grou p trimmed in flattering furs such as Persian Krimmer, Russian Fitch, Kolinsky and others furs. Presents of Distinction $29.75 to $39.75 SPORT COATS Opportunity $2 l Price Tweeds, Alpacas, Camel Hairs —plain and . Fur-irimmed—in Lapin, Opossum. Carscul, Fox and ‘Wolf, Biack and. Whites, 4 rie sport fashions to choose from. I Chopping Bowl Table Designed after the early American butter and chopping bowl. For fireside, fruit bowl, nut bowl, sewing table, magazine rack, etc. Cherry and maple 520 construction . ... &. Boston RDC‘C" Cherry and maple IFTS that are useful are most appre- (fi ciated—and your advantage in selec- tion here lies in the’urety of authentic design, and in the charm of effective utility. In Sloane productions you have the as- surance of exclusiveness; and the excellence of unit creation—of necessity lacking in mass production where regard for minute details Mrs. Roy C. cannot be observed. the soloist; Miss Natalie da__ Prochnik, l.\:llml of Nel:. Y!o;k — There are revivals of perio‘d del;gns: and The Holidays Ahead Call for New Frocks. Opportunity Week Makes Their Purchase Easyl NEW DRESSES $16.75 to $25 Frocks $25 to0 $39.75 Frocks ‘14 21 handsome pieces of modern school—all de- Socially Prominent Is this Tudor English home of stone construction at 2435 Kalorama Road Especially Suited to Entertaining Priced at $125,000 Open for Inspection Today manded by accepted form and fashion—exe- cuted in the Sloane manner—and featured at prices distinguished for their normalcy. Genuine Oriental Rugs From famous looms, including our own—in scatter, room and salon sizes. By way of sug- 6 PM. to 9 P.M. W.C.& A.N.Miller Builders—Realtors construction with reinforced 31800 Persian Lilihan— sizé 5x3.8 gestion for giving: Persian Sarouk— size 3x2 Complete new showing. of Laces, Crepes and Chiffon Frocks for Afternoon, als8 smart Sport Frocks and ex- Frocks of the better type— Crepe and Satins for Street; Lace, Chiffon and triple Geor- - gette for Afternoons; soft, lustrous Velvets and Satins and Dull Crepes for formal Evening Wear. Misses’, ma- trons’ and larger women’s sizes. 1119 17th St. N.W. Dec. 0610 quisite Evening Gowns. Juniors 11 to 17, Misses 12 to 20, Women 38 to 46 and extra sizes 4612 to 60145, Persian Sarouk— size 6.6x4.3 Persian Sarouk— size 7x4 William Rosendorf 1215 G St. Ml wi™ Put Your Christmas avings Into FURS! You have made an effort to save it. Now enjoy it! ‘Unbounded comfort and pleas- ure is to be derived from wearing such charming ga:ments. Furs were never lower than at Rosendorf’s now—and they are likely to be higher. $80-50 For High Grade Fur Coats l'u';::’im Coney) e Northern Seal (Dyed Natural Muskrat 2 They're worth almost double Charge Accounts Solicited Fox Scarfs for Christmas Gifts 1295 splendid Furs’ * of uvm We'll Reserve Your Selection Orientals, in scatter 520 sizes, beginning at.. Persian Kirmanshah 3250 Exquisite Evening Wraps And the popular new bunny capes. Short, fingertip and longer lengths. With and without fur, in Velvet, Metallic and Brocaded Cloths. Opportunity Price $24 o "New England Butterfly Table Made of cherry and maple in the soft am- ber finish; with folding leaves and equipped with $39.50 711 Twelfth Street drawer........ . W. & J. SLOANE The House With the Green Shutters Just Above G $125 to $150 FUR COATS $29.75 to $49.75 FOX SCARFS A luxurious Fox Scarf is the pride of every woman and miss who owns one. And now at this ridiculously low sale price you have your choice of red, brown, and cross foxes. Low-Boy A piece that will grace any room and accompany any set- ting. Cherry and maple eon-»qg struction .... Tea Wagon Either mahogany, or lacquer, with re- movable tray and rubber $ tired wheels.. 35 Sealines, self-trimmed and * Opportunity Opportunity - Price Other Coats of Black Beige " Caracul, Black and Natural $ $ . Ponies, Beige and Black . Lapins and Moire at the ex- 2 trimmed with Natural Fitch, Price $ .50 ceptional price of.. A and Mink-dyed Muskrat. Brooks—2nd Floor Brooks—2nd Floor - BROOKS - COwmgm: