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(Continued From Second Page)” and Miss Susan Dyer of California, who s staying with Mrs. Hoover. Mys. Gann occupied a box and enter- tained a group of guests and the Bel- glan, PFrench, \Itallan and German embassies were represented in the audience. Conspicuous as a hostess was Mrs. Willlam De Witt Mitchell, wife of the Attorney General; Senator Henrik Shipstead, Senator and Mrs. ‘Thomas J. Schall and a number of members of the House from Minnesota. Preparation for Society Circus in March Started. The members of the diplomatic corps will be the honor guests at the last of the weekly afternoon exhibition rides, given by the troops at Fort Myer, ‘Thursday, February 26. This early closing is to enable the garrison to organize the big soclety circus, an an- nual feature of the post. Col. Harry N. Cootes, the commandant, has arranged to make the 1931 circus a two-day show. March 27 and 28 are the days selected. Both afternoon and evening per- formances will be held. Already the committees are at work, a distinguished list of patrons and patronesses is being prepared, and the debutantes of the vicinity are practicing for the part they are to take in this annual enter- tainment. ‘Today the chief of Field Artillery and Mrs. Harry G. Bishop will be the guests of honor. Others present will be Maj. Gen. U. G. McAlexander, Dr. and Mrs. V. Lansing Collins of Princeton Uni- versity, Col. and Mrs. Henry Dickenson, Col. and Mrs. A. T. Smith, Lieut. Col. and Mrs. William Bryden, Maj. and Mrs. Charles P. George, Maj. and Mrs. Alexander Surles and Miss Mary Henry. Miss Mary €ootes, who is home on a short vacation from Smith College, and Mr. Merritt N. Cootes of Princeton Uni- versity will attend with their parents, Col. and Mrs.” Harry N. Cootes. A group of debutantes taking part in the society circus will occupy a box reserved for their use. Mrs, David Fiske of Evanston, IIl, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Wirt Robinscn, ats her apartment in the Shoreham. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stoddard of New ‘York City have motored to Washington and are stopping at Wardman Park Hotel for several days. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Holmes of New York City have taken a suite at the Carlton, where they will remain for a few days. Mrs. W. S. Penn has left fof a stay of several weeks in Florida. She will return to her apartment in the Shore- ham early in March. Mrs. Paul Norton of Baton Rouge, La., is in Washington and is stopping :th“erdmln Park Hotel for a short e. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lea Dodson of New York are at the Carlton for a short stay. L Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Grant of New York City have motored to Washing- ton and are stopping at Wardman Park Hotel for a few days. Miss Mechlin to Speak This n for D. C. L. A. P. W. Miss Leila Mechlin, art editor of The Evening Star, will give a talk on “Mod- THE. EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 1931. SOCIETY .| the influence of traditional prejudices MRS. WESLEY L. JONES, Wife of Senator Jones of Seattle, Wash, sponsoring the Youth Revue being ar- ern Art” in the Stoneleigh Court Studio of the District of Columbia League of American Pen Women this afternoon at 4:45 o'clock. Mrs. C. Leonard Cham- bers, chairman of the leakue’s art group, has extended to memb>rs the privilege of inviting guests. An added interest will be the exhibit of paintings by Grace Merrill Ruckman. Miss Mech- lin's lecture will be given in place of one by Miss Helen Ufford, previously an- nounced. The Capt. Molly Pitcher Chapter, D. A. R, will entertain its members and guests at dinner this evening at the Sh-reham Hotel in honor of the silver anniversary of its founding. The plans for the birthday celebration have been nceived by the charter members of the chapter. Mrs. Willoughby Chesley, Mrs. R. Winston Holt, Miss Bertha Marsh and Mrs. William Searle. The appointments and souvenirs are all silver, a large birthday cake of wl and silver bearing 25 candles occupying the center of the table. Each guest will receive as a remembrance of the occa- :l;l; ;ncolon':l x);n]'-hde‘; There will be gues| clu National State officers. . . A forum luncheon will be held at the ‘Women's City Club tomorrow at 1 S e ub’s Unem nt ue’ei of which Mn‘.’ Goopldnwm P. cf an, and the Luncheon Committee, Miss Sel:’m’bg;.': chardt, chairman. Mrs. Cary T. Gray- | son will tell of the work of the Junicr League Employment Bureau, and dis- cussion will be led by Mr. Dorsey Hyde of the Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Edward F. McGrady. of the American Federation of Labor. Miss Selma Bor- eh:r.gt will "x;reslde,m ong ose subscribing are Mrs, William Lee Corbin, president; Mrs, Francls D. Merchant, Judge Mary O'Toole, Dr. Ellen Spencer , Miss mfl.fl!m!nn;len. Miss Sarah Cush- 3 . Henry Seymour, Mrs. Grace Ross Chamberlin, Mrs. Luther C. Stew- :’fl,cl.lkrt V{;lur 'l‘.:dPtper, Mrs. A e, Mrs. iwood _Vander, Mrs, George Perkins, Mrs. John H. m{"z ‘wood, Mrs. Arnold W. Spanhoofd, Miss Adelaide Davis and Miss Flora Hendley. Miss Harriet Whitford is in charge of the Floor Committee for the dance to be given tomorrow evening by the Junior Aid members of the' Garfield Memorial Hospital Nursery Guild. Others assisting will be Miss Jean Woodson and Miss Jean Kirkwood. The Wesley Heights Club will give its final dance before the beginning of the Lenten period at the club_ house tomorrow evening with Mrs. Charles H. Hillegeist in charge of arrange- ments. Her committee consists of Mrs. Raymond T. Norton, Mrs. Carl W. Mit- man, Mrs. Samuel Alexander. Mrs. C. Chester Caywood and Mrs. Charles H. ‘The Facultv Women's Club of Ameri- can University will give a luncheon tomorrow at the Amer‘can Association of University Women’s Clvb house, on T street, for the hdnor eirl students of American University. The gnests wil be Miss Orel Belle Claflin. Miss Alice Louite Ford. Miss Sarsh Motley.- Miss Barbera Evans, Miss Marearet Cross, Miss Margaret Diamond. M'ss Dorothv ‘Talks on Painti alks on Paintings Ada_Rainey. art editor of the Washington Post Corcoran Gallery of Art, American Section, Vel ry 4 'y of Art. Clark Wing, February 21 National Gallery of Art. February 28 At 10:30 Saturday Mornings Corcoran Mrs. K's | | TOLL HOUSE TAVERN | | Colesville Pike, Silver Spring, Maryland I | | ranged by Mrs. H. B. Lansburgh and her sister, Miss Marie Lorbeerbaum, at the Hall of Service of the Red Cross February 23 from 8 to 10 o'clock, when the entire program will be given by youthful talent. acecpted the invitation—without price—to attend. Many distinguished persons have —Harris-Ewing Photo." (8BS SAYS PRESS | NLLS.PREIDCED Newspapers Twist British Lion’s Tail Too Often, He Tells English Union. By the Assoclated Press. LONDON, February 13.—The lar press in the United States is still under toward England, Sir Philip Gibbs, noted British journalist and novelist, said last night in an address before the English Speaking Union. “They want to be fair and friendly— many American newspapers are,” he said “but they cannot resist the temptation of twisting the lion's tail now and then E;lkwnry and enfeebled lion, as they “They have a rooted belief that Brit- ish diplomacy is tricky and dishonest, , Special for Sunday February 15th RAUSCHER’S CAFE FRAPPE Ice Cream $ .25 Per Quart (Reg. Price, $1.75) Delivered Telephone Decatur 1170 ‘ Conn. Ave. and Que St. Latham, Miss Elizabeth Towne, Miss | Mary Jeanette Brundage, Miss Anne King, Miss Audrey Belt, Miss Dorothea Belz, Miss Agatha Varela, Miss Rita | Lenz, Miss Genevieve nce, Miss Mary E. Hetrick and Miss Lois Spencer. The hostesses at the four tables will be Mrs. Lucius C. Clark, Mrs. Harold | T. Golder, Mzs. George B. Woods and Mrs. Charles French. Miss Mary Louise Brown, dean of women, wiil assist Mrs. George B. Woods, who is chairman for the luncheon, in receiv- ing. Other women recelving will be Mrs. Wesley M. Gewehr and Mrs. Charles French. Mrs. Lucius C. Clark is the president of the club. Mrs. Delos O. Kinsman will address the guests and Miss Orel Belle Claflin will respond for the students. Invitations have been sent out by the Huguenot Society of Washington for & reception Monday evening at 8:30 o'clock in the residence of Dr. and Mrs. Charles L. Marlatt. Among the honor guests will be the delegates who are attending the Federation of Huguenot Societies, which is holding a meeting to formally organize. The officers of the Washington society will receive with Dr. and Mrs. Marlatt. Mrs. Weber Morrison will give a benefit card party for the Student Loan Fund Thursday afternoon and evening in her home at 4031 Connecticut ave- nue, th> nroceeds to be applied to the George Washington Student Loan. 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GVaniTy @ress @Suorre 527 14th “St. INJW. "owsiecie Wik W, . PRI e o because that is the nature of the beast, and that British imperialism still is in- clined to be brutal and oppressive.” He ld&dmthl'. “ed t‘;‘wlrmfnun newspapers ““open columns to the propaganda of Indian extremists tel the most fantastic lies about brit rule.” Peace Is U. S. Topie. However, American newspapers, at their best, take a more intelligent and impartial view of world affairs and de- vote more space to the cause of peace than any otl country, he assented. Dec! that there is no “free press” in England today, Sir Philip said that in many countries there is liberate suppression and even a falsification of news which dupes the public and creates ignorance and ill will between nations.” Brooks salesladies will gladly assist you in ensembling a correct Spring Costume. 19 ConnecTicuT Ave fl.KASTER “For Friday and Saturday Only Special Clearaway Sale Custom-made Suits and Ensembles A limited group of fine quality suits with ex- cellent fur trimming . final disposal. Originally Originally Originally Originally Originally Criginally Originally Originally $125, $175, $165, $185, $175, $255, $179, $265, at below-cost prices for to to to to to to to to reduced reduced reduced reduced reduced reduced reduced reduced All Sales Final Hurry ! we've just received a big shipmentof Wedgewood assorted chocolates. Get yours today, before they're all gone. 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Brooks’, Main Floor MOTORBOAT GOES DOWN WITH LOAD OF LIQUOR Hits Submerged Wreck, Fleeing From Coast Guard Cutter—Two Men Are Saved. By the Associated Pres. NEW YORK, February 13.—Davy Jones had a few more cases of liquor for his locker last night, in the hold of & trim little motor boat sunk in col- Luum with a d:uhm;;l‘:d wreck off New lersey yesterday w hotly pursued a Coast Guard cutter. 2 it The ship, on whose name “Mayo,” it e out of the “Big-Ball” Church Saved. One of England’s most , unique churches is to be saved as a national monument, the government agreeing to take it over. It is at West b:. and its histor e oo s or the on . A circular bench inside the ball will seat 10 peopl 'BROOKS G Street—Between |1th and 12th Spring’s Most Distinctive rinted Frock Fashions Featured Saturday in Brooks Dress Shop A specially planned and prepared event offering an almost unlimited selection of the five important Spring Print Fashions in scores of charming versions and color selections. 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Headsizes 21 ta 23%;. Brooks’, Fourth Floor n ™ New scarfs in qualities we sold last year for $49.75. Beau. tiful long silky fur, in red, brown, cross and pointed fox. The collarless * coat styles and the Sfprin' suit vogue are bringing fox scarfs into t prominence this season. With this in mind, Brooks secured this special purchase for Sat- urday.