Evening Star Newspaper, October 9, 1931, Page 18

7 ¥ SOCIETY The Premier Of France. M pierre Laval, Will Be Guest of the President at the White House. HE President and Mrs. Hoover) will have as their guest for overnight at the Executive Man- sion the Premier of France, M. Pierre Laval, durirg his fou day stay in the Capital. The disti guished statesmer will divide the Tematnder of his visit between the heme of the Secretary of State and MIs. Henry L. Stimson that of the United States Ambassador to France and Mrs. Walter E. Edge. i The premier will come to Washington Thursday, October 22, and will be re- ceived at 6 o'clock by the President and Mrs. Hoover before going to the home of Ambassador Edge to spend the first night of his stay. In the evening M. Laval will dine at the White House, when the President and Hoover will be hosts to officials from foreign countries who will attend the Yorktown celebration. _Friday the Ambassador of France, M. Paul Claudel, will entertain his countryman at luncheon before his departure to spend the afternoon and night at the White House. That eve- ning the premier will dine informally with President and Mrs. Hoover. : The Secretary of the Treasury, Mr Andrew W. Mellon, will give a luncheon Saturday for M. Laval, and in the afternoon he will go to the home of the Secretary of State and Mrs. Stimson, where he will dine and pass the night. The French visitor will re- main at Woodley during Sunday to attend the afternoon al fresco reception to be given in his honor by the Secretary of State and Mrs. Stimson, to which will be invited the heads of the diplomatic missions. In the evening the premier will be entertained at dinner at the French embassy, after which he will return to Ambassador Edge's house. Early Monday the premier will réturn to New York. Mrs. Hoover will receive at the White House today the mayoress of Manches- ter, Mrs. Titt. Mrs. Titt will be ac- companied to the executive mansion by Mrs. Macnaramara, wife of the naval attache of the British embassy. The President and Mrs. Hoover have as their guest for a few days at the White House, Miss Vaal Stark of Palo Alto, Calif,, daughter of an old friend of Mrs. Hoover. Mrs. Hoover Hostess Yesterday To Republican Women'’s League. The garden party which Mrs. Hoover gave for the members of the League of Republican Women yesterday afternoon Wwas one of the most delightful al fresco parties of the present administration. The reception was scheduled for 5 o'clock, and shortly after that the President joined Mrs. Hoover and, after | Teceiving many of the late-comers, | strolled with her about the grounds, where they stopped frequently to chat | with smaller groups of their guests. Not until their tour was nearly com- | Dleted did the shower frighten their guests to shelter and drive the hosts indoors. | Many of the 800 or more guests had arrived before the appointed hour and were assembled in the quaint little formal garden on the east side of the | Jawn when Mrs. Hoover, accompanied | by the President’s military and naval | aides, Col. Campbell B. Hodges and | Capt. Russell Train, made her appear- w Model Sketched is $59.75 ance. She descended the steps from the south portico and, crossing the lawn, took her place under one of the giant trees on the east side of the grounds, close to a clump of rare old boxwood. She wore a very becoming costume of dark biue chiffon, the ankle-length skirt falling grocefully as it flared toward the bottom. ‘The bodice was simply made and was finished about the neckline with dainty OMEN’S 1310 F Street WOMEN'S PURE SILK CHIFFON GRENADINE Today & Saturday Only] | EXQUISITE, . 20+turn twist yarn . slenderizing French heel \‘ ; { Model Sketched is $39.75 =Matin SATURDAY A SALE OF DIAGONAL weaves, collars. Brown and Black. 12 to 18. BOUCLES enriched with large, luxurious collars of Fox, Jap Fox and Wolf New treatments of Jacket Spanish Tile, Black details. and Brown. Sizes 12 to Featuring double- breasted Jackets with pock- etsand leather belts. Green, Sizes SUITS LUXURIOUSLY FUR TRIMMED $3 975 $49.75 Values $5975 18. $69.75 Values with rich Raccoon and Wolf F S| n P o c S:HIO'P RALEIGH HABERDASHER ow welt. ' cradle sole. H \ New Fall Shades: --Paseo Ra Leigh Hats Felt, one of the many re- models. white lace and the elbow-length sleeves had circular flares of the chiffon over white. Her hat was of silk in the same shade, with a narrow brim, from which an ostrich feather of blue fell becomingly at one side of the back. About her neck she wore a small sable fur scarf. After President Hoover joined her and received for a short time, they made a tour of the lawn together, stopping frequently for a chat with various groups, the rain interrupting their par- taking of refreshment from the gayly- colored marquees on the lawn. There was a delightful atmosphere of in- formality throughout the afternoon, many of the guests greeting their hosts and each other for the first time since the Spring. Mrs. Edward Everett Gann, sister of Vice President Curtis, was among the early arrivals. She wore a black cos- tume, the gown having a deep yoke of black and dull silv.r brocaded crepe and the skirt of lace falling long and in points. Her black hat was trimmed with an ostrich feather which fell to her shoulder at one side, and about her shoulders was a double scarf of pointed An Exclasive Saks Creation Beauty is more than “skin deep” in this crea- tion, as the imagination and skill of the designer contributes in no small way to its striking origi- nality. 125 Conceived in the popular Spanish Tile Basket weave Fabric with stun- ning beaver collar. This coat is exactly as illus- trated, and one of the many individual models displayed in Saks Cloth Coat Salon. 2nd Floor SALE HOSE 89c Identical Quality Last Year, $1.65 permanent dull chiffon of fine .. extra reinforced shad- Picot top and Sizes 8/ 01014 --Negrita -Moonbeige --Tahita ~Gunmetal --Smoketone STAR., WASHINGTON, fox fur. Mrs. Henry Stimson, wife of the Secretary of State, had a gown of figured chiffon in shades of old rose arld beige, with a narrow belt of rose velvet at a normal waistline, and her hat was of brown, trimmed with an ostrich feather. She wore a short scarf of sable fur about her neck. Mrs. Charles Francis Adams, wife of the Secretary of the Navy, cHose dark blue crepe fashioned with a coat which fell well over the hipline and was belted at the normal D. C, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 collar and the skirt, which escaped the ankles, was full. Her hat was black. Mrs. Willlam N. Doak, wife of the Sec- retary of Labor, wore a tailored co§- tume, her suit of black satin, the jacket straight and to the hipline and edged about the neck and down the front with a band of white fur. Her small black hat was off ‘her face and trim- med with a tiny black and white feather. Mrs. Harry K. Daugherty, wife of the assistant solicitor of the Treasury, and 1931 white lace and the skirt flaring and i‘un escaping the floor. Her brown felt at was a “bowler” shape, had an ostrich feather in the same shade. Mrs. Edward A. Harriman, president of the league for several years before Mrs. Mondell's election last Spring, was in black crepe, with a white lace front in the bodice, and her. hat was of black. Mrs. Virginia White Speel, who organ- ized the league and was president for some time, wore black and white fig- ured crepe with a black hat. walistline with a narrow dark blue suede belt. Her hat was of dark blue straw and had an ostrich feather of the same shade at one side. Mrs. Robert Pat- terson Lamont, wife of the Secretary of Commerce, wore a gown of figured chiffon, the background of white and the pattern in small black dots. The waist was finished with a deep cape Mrs. James J. Davis and Mrs. Clyde Kelly, who have been close friends since they joined the official group of Penn- sylvanians here, wandered about the grounds together, stopping to greet old friends. Among others at the party were Mrs. George, wife of Maj. Cha; U. 8. A, and d vice president of the league, was the ranking official of the organization present, as the. president, Mrs. Frank ‘W. Mondell, wife of former Repre- sentative Mondell, is still abroad. Mrs. Daugherty had a smart and very be- coming costume of brown, the gown of lace being made with fitted bodice, relieved in the front with a vestee of “Second Empire” Fashions Never was Dame Fashion so fickle. ('u]nnia]." appeared. First she went “French Next, elaborate Impress Fugenie styles And now, the more refined gorgeous- ness of the “Second Empire” rules the mode. As always, Hahn Dynamic Style Shoes are first to blaze new fashion-trails! (}50 ‘Dynamic Style Shoes The side decoration of the “Second Empire” gives this new pump distinction. Black suede, patent quarter, grey stitching. This effective pump with flar- ing tongue comes in black or brown suede. Deftly trimmed with French braiding. Plenty of youthful “Pep” in this smart sandal. Black or brown suede, daringly banded with patent leather. Once again, the “Second Em- pire” influence in this new sides laced tie. Black or brown suede. Swagger Styles for Junior Women The “Empress Eugenie” Colonial with new Iow Concave heel. And a dash- ing strap effect in black or hrown suede, brown and black calf, trimmed with Lizard or Alligator Calf. Both models are £5. Pictured at the right, a swagger eports shoe—Tan Calf with Pig trim and rubber sole—very special, $3.95. For Misses and Children Our celebrated “Hahn Special” school and dress shoes! Unusual two- tone sports oxfords and dressy pumps for misses—sizes to 2. 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High twist silk and guaranteed run-stops in all numbers. 85c to $2.95 Women’s and Juvenile Shops 1207 F 7th& K *3212 14th (Separate Men’s Ad Today (*Open Nights.) Main Sports Section) SOCIETY dent Curtis, who was in a pale green crepe, the waistline marked with a band of eyelet embroldery, and a black hat trimmed with a black ostrich feath Mrs. Russel B. Harrison, daughter-in- law of the late President Benjamin Har- rison, and her daughter, Mrs. Robert L. Armstrong; Mrs, Charles Mason Remey, who appeared for the first time since her recent marriage in Paris, and who was greeted by her many friends made dur- ing her Winters in Washington as Mrs. Karl D, Klemn; Mrs. George Hastings, | wife of the new secretary to the Pres- | ident; Mrs. Arthur L. Ballantine and Miss Ballantine, vllli d da the Assistant Secretary of the Treasu: the legal adviser to the Secretary of State and Mrs. Green H. Hackworth, Mrs. Ellis Yost, director of women's activities of the Republican National Committee; Mrs. Delos A. Blodgett, Mrs. Victor Kauffmann, Mrs. Walter R. Tuckermann, Baroness von Below, Mrs. Samuel A. Kimberly and Mrs. Paul Myron Linebarger. ~Mrs. Charles W. Fairfax was a striking figure in black nd white, with which she wore & Tare (Continued on Third Page.) hilipsborn ELEVENTH ST. = BETWEEN 4G FASHIONS FAVORED FOR FALL AND WINTER Pin Money Shop FROCKS 515 Appear Everywhere Whether you go to tea, bridge, dancing or merely shopping, vou will see many Pin Money Frocks. Always the latest fashions, beau- tifully made, and in the newest colors. Second Floor This Is a SUIT YEAR And we hear every day, “You have the loveliest suits in town,” so it must be true. There are tile suits, green suits, brown and black ones with Raccoon, Jap Mink, Wolf, Lapin and Skunk. You should see them, $29.50 $39.50 $49.50 to $89.50 Third Floor m({ X Lead in COATS $59.50 Tile and green coats are giving the always popular brown and black coats strong competition this sea- son. And no wonder, for they are so smart in the new rough fabrics with rich furs _contrasting. Skunk and Lapin on the models sketched. Third Floor