Evening Star Newspaper, December 8, 1931, Page 18

B2 SOCIETY. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, . €, TUESDAY: DECEMBER 8, 1931, SOCIETY | secretary The President and Mrs. Hoover Honor Guests at Dinner This Evcning of the Vice President. HE President and Mrs. Hoover | will be the guests in whose honor the Vice President, Mr. Charles | Curtis, and his sister and official | hostess, Mrs. Edward Everett Gann, will entertain at dinner this eve- ning at the Mayflower The function 18 the first of the series of dinners given annually dn honor of the Chief Execu- tive and First Lady by the Vice Presi- dent and members of the cabinet | Mrs. Hoover was entertained at lunch- eon today by Mrs. Mitchell, wife of the Attorney General, in her home on Kalo- rcle d to meet the Mrs. Thomas D. Thatcher Lord O'Brian, Mrs. Seth W. son, Mrs. Charles P. Sisson, Mrs. G. Aaron Youngquist, Mrs. Charles B Rugg, Mrs. Roy St. Lewis, Mrs. Charles D. Lawrence, Mrs. Sanford Bates, Mrs t Mosher Stark Me- | FI oft, mmher‘ First Lady were Mrs. John Richard- Hoover re- Second At Home Tomorrow. Of Mrs. Gann and Cabinet Circle. | dinner Adams, the Secretary's brother, is also visiting them. Mre. Wilbur, wife of the Secretzry of the Interior, will have assisting her at her “at home" at the Mayflower Mrs. George H. Moses, Mrs. Reed Smoot Mrs. Porter H. Dale, Mrs. Willlam R Castle, jr., and the wives of some of the secretary and Mrs. William R. Castle, Asslstant Secretary and Mrs. Wilbur J. Carr and Assistant Secretary and Mrs. Francis Wh Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley, wife of the of War, was the guest in vhose honor Mrs. Foulols, wife of Maj. Gen. By lunchec Mrs. M McNary Hiram B Mrs. Clay ay. The company included ris Sheppard, Mrs. Charles 1 M Mrs. Fred A. SBritten, Stone Briggs, Mrs. Frederick F. Trubee Davison, Mrs Connor, Mys. James Parker W. West, Mrs. S. mpsey. Mrs. Jacob Leander 3eorge Bowie Chipman T. Davis and Mrs. A. R. of Agriculture, Mr has been joined in his e Mayflower by Secretary officials of the Department of the Inte- ¢ rior, including Mrs. Joseph M. Dixon Mrs. Charles C. Moore, Mrs. Charles J Rhoads, Mrs. William John Cooper and Mrs. Horace M. Albright. Secretary and Mrs. Stimson Feted Tonight at Swiss Legation. The Secretary of Btate and Mrs Henry L. Stimson will be the guests in whose honor the Minister of Switzer- land and Mme. Peter will entertain at is evening at the legation There will be 18 guests The Secretary and Mrs. Stimson were hosts at dinner last evening, entertain: informally in compliment to formes Secretary of State and Mrs. 1k B, Kellogg, who are in Washington for a few days' stay. The guesis were As- sistant Secretaries of State, who served under the administration of Mr. Kellogg and their wives, including the Under- Hyde will not receive tomorrow rnoon, but will recelve New Year afternoon, which will be the first of her official at homes for the season. r of Cuba and Senora eave Washington next e holidays in their me in, Cuba cbserve her days at home until her w Year. sador and Senora de Fer- iests at the dinner given Miss Edith MacCulloch on Massachusetts Others in_the company were inister Portugal and Vis- countess d'Alte, the Minister of Norway and Mme. Bachke, Mr. and Mr. Frederic Atherton, Mrs. Chandler Hale, min Foulois, entertained at | Burton K. Wheeler, Mrs. | E.| Mrs. | Senora de Ferrara will | Ool. Jennings Wise and Mr. Pickering. Additional guests joined the company for. the program of music given by | Senor Enrique Ros, young Cuban pian- | ist, and his equally talented young wife, Senora de Ros, who is a violinist. Senora de Ros is American by birth and. with Senor Ros, makes her home in New York. The Ambassador and Senora de Ferrara, both music lovers, were enthusiastic in their applause of the musiclans, who had on their pro- gram several Cuban selections. The Minister of Cgechoslovakia and Mme. Veverka will entertain at dinner in honor of the Secretary of State and Mrs. Henry L. Stimson Thursday, Jan- uary 7, The Minister, who is on a hunting trip in the South, will return to Wash- ington in time to attend the diplomatic | reception at the White House Thursday evening, Mme. Veverka will not be at home Friday afternoon | _ Mrs. Reed, wife of Senator David A | Reed of Pennsylvania, was hostess at luncheon yesterday, when Mrs. Edward Everett Gann assisted in receiving. Mrs. Reed's guests included M Willlam Doak, Mrs. George H. Moses, Mrs. Wil- 1 E. Borah, Mrs. James E. Watson s. Hiram Bingham, Mr 18, Mrs, Harry K. Dau Ellis Yost, Mrs. V and members of the Western Pe vania Republican Wor cluding Mrs. W. R. Gal F. Howard, Mrs. R. F. C. N. Richter, Mrs J M. M. Schuller, Mrs. W. Bauj Matilda Kilde Pre— English Homes in Wheat, Mrs. C. L. Buckley, Mrs. Anne Egan and Mrs. A. W. Powell. The military attache of the British embassy and Mrs. Maurice Fitzmaurice Day were the guests at dinner last eve- ning in Baltimore preceding the bach- elors’ cotillon of Mr. W. Abell. Mrs. David 8. Ingalls, wife of the Assistant Secretary of the Navy, will be at home this afternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 o'clock. Assisting at the tea table will be Mrs. Charles Francis ms, Mrs. Walter F. Brown, Mrs. mest Lee Jahncke, Mrs. Willlam V. ratt and Mrs. Robert Molten, Admiral an were amol Mrs. W. H. Southerland o entertained at luncheon rday at the Carlton, where they are spending the Winter. Rear Admiral and Mrs. Southerland will have with them for Christmas and the holidays their n-in-law_ and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Louis Bacon STARTS TOMORROW @ A GREAT SALE of Our Better Shoes ... In which nd N X and Mrs. Walter H SOCIETY. Arthur;Mrl. Hull, Mrs. Harry Bright, Mrs. Alma | of Boston, who will join them in th!ir‘ apartment at the Carlton. ! | Gen. Willlam E. Gillmore, U. S. A, | retired, accompanied by Mrs. Gillmore, | | has arrived in Washington, coming | here from their-home in San Francisco | to spend several months, and have | leased an apartment at Wardman Park | | Hotel. | Maj. Gen. and Mrs. George Van Horn Moseley have given up their home in Massachusetts Park and moved | to Georgetown, where they have leased | the home of Mr. Fernando Cuniberti | at 2224 R street | Miss Emery Makes Debut | At Tea This Afternoon. | Mr. and Mrs. James Augustine | Emery will entertain at tea this after- noon from 4:30 to 7 o'clock in thefr home 101 East Melrose street, when they will present their daughter Miss Alice Suzanne Emery to societs sisting Mrs. Emery will be Mrs | (Continued on Third Page.) | are included iCh NARRIS e a sale of dresses emphasizing Harris’ established policy effective tomorrow $|(50 $8:50 and $7-50 SHOES Our sale is a month earlier this year... tlink what this means AN TR MONTH'S WEAR, and not only that... at this price you are 45 I * getting unequaled Widths The wives of members of the cabinet, | with the exception of Mrs. Hurley, wife of the Secretary of War, and Mrs. Hyde, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, will observe their second day at home this season tomorrow afternoon. The cabinet hostesses will then discontinue their days at home until after Christma. Mrs. C of reductions one cut to the bottom— no stop on the way down the lady of quality will appreciate the finery offered at practically prices FOXALL Double-fronts, six and eight rooms, with one, two and three baths, Bryant gas heat, maid's room, and garage. Outstanding value at $11,350 to $14,950. Visit our Fur- nished Model Home at 4400 Volta Place, three short Blocks south of Reservoit Road. Open until 10 p. m. ’ 9 elleffs 1216-1220 F Street N.W. n, sister of the Vice Presi- wise be at home tomor- in the vice presidential suite at the Mayflower. Mrs. Charles P. George, niece of Mre. Gann receive with her, and also assisting will | be Mrs. Willlam J. Harris, Mrs. James 8. Parker, Mrs. Hamilton Fish, jr.; Mrs. Homer Hoch, Mrs. U. 8. Quyer, Mrs. James G. Strong, Mrs. W. A. Ayres, Mrs. William V. Pratt, Mrs. Ben H. Fuller, Mrs. Samuel Hof, Mrs. Fred- erick H. Payne, Mrs. Harry N. Cootes, Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose, Mrs. Lillian M. Mitchener of Hutchinson, Kans.; Mrs. William A. Scully, Mrs. Parker W. West, Mrs. Harry K. Daugherty, Mrs. Davis Wills, Mrs. Paul E. Haworth and Miss Margaret Ayres Mrs. Mitchell, wife of the Attorney General, will receive in her home on Kaloramra circle from 4 to 6 o'clock She will be assisted by Mrs. Pierce Butler Mrs. Thomas D. Thacher, Mrs. | John Lord O'Brian, Mrs. Seth W.| Richardson, Frank B. Kelloge, Mrs. Charles P. Sisson, Mrs. G. Aaron | Youngauist, Mrs. Charles B. - Rugg, | Mrs. Nugent Dodds, Mrs. Roy B8t. Lewis, Mrs. Sanford Bates, Mrs. Claude R. Branch and Mrs. Hubert Brown Holland, formerly Miss Gertrude Ban- | croft, niece of Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Brown, wife of the Postmaster General, will receive in her apartment at the Shoreham after 4 o'clock, and will have among those assisting her, wives of the Assistant Postmasters General Mrs. Adams, wife of the Secretary of | the Navy, will receive in her home, at| 2221 R street, from 4 to 6 o'clock and | will have assisting her Mrs. Warren Bar- | bour, wife of the new Senator from New Jersey; Mrs. William R. Castle, jr.; | Mrs. David S. Ingalls, Mrs. William' V. | Pratt, Mrs. Frank P. Upham and Mrs Arthru Adams of Boston, sister-in- law of the Seccretary, and Mrs. Henry Brinton Coxe of Philadelphia, sister of | Mrs. Adams, who are house guests of | the Secretary and Mrs. Adams. Mr. Announcing THE CAPITOL’S GREATEST CLEARANCE dent, Yow afternoc footwear styles and values, 8 R WAVERLY TAYLOR. e 1522 K Street Nat'l 1040 Pictured_are but three of the many styles featured at this price. I|Hl|IlI|I(l‘l|IlIIII|lIlIlI|l|ll|IlllN||l||IIIIIIIIIIIIHHNIII|II§ “For Safety, Dependability and Best Results”—Phone ATLANTIC 4000 EVENING DRESSES he HOFFMAN COMPANY Cleaners and Dyers * Maln Office 1534 PA. AVE. 8.E. Choose from black suedes, brown suedes, brown kids, reptiles'. 7. SATINS. “All styles and heels. JACQUELINE SALON W, D, Moses & Sons F Street at 11th H wholesale Sheerest white Moravia crepe . . . made glamorous and shining with a delicate tracery of crystal beads . . . fash- ioned into a lovely gown for evening. The neckline is softly draped into a cowl . . . the gown itself fits smooth- ly down as far as your knees . . . and then ripples to the tops of your heelse. Your choice of green, pink, and white. In women's sizes and Plant g Uptown Office, 708 12th 8t. NW. = ilIllII|IlI)IIIII|I|I|IllIlIlt|I|I|IlIIII|IIIIIIIIIIlI|I|IlIIlI|III|E PIRRERERERERDELILREDVIRVIRER R Established Quver 50 Years Will Your Gift Be Treasured As the Years Go By Or Just Be Appreciated for the Moment? HENDERSON FURNITUR —Keeps on Giving—Never Loses Its Original Charm—and Is a Never-Ending Source of Pleasure and Satisfaction. JUST A FEW EXAMPLES: second floor black and brown crepes black and brown satins black and brown velvets black and brown wools for street and afternoon wear were 4500, now 27.50 were 39.75, now 22.75 were 29.75, now 16.75 1< Romney Fashions Are Exclusive at Jelleff’s BETTER DRESSES—SECOND FLOOR limited quantity of green, spanish tile -and blue crepe and wool dresses similarly reduced. We're Overstocked . ..Stocks Must Be Cut Without Delay! Solid Walnut Marble-top COFFEE TABLES— We have held sales in the past ... we have quoted reductions, t00...BUT NEVER BEFORE IN OUR HISTORY have prices been more drastically cut to affect a clearance...EVERY GARMENT IN OUR STOCKS I8 INCLUDED. - Genuine Mahogany DRUM TABLES— $22 up black boucles brown boucles green boucles tile boucles were 29.75, now 16.75 were 39.75, now 22.75 were 45.00, now 27.50 Solid Mahogany TILT-TOP TABLES— OUR ENTIRE STOCK HAS UNDERGONE A PRICE REDUCTION Genuine Mahogany DROP LEAF TABLES Solid Mahogany or Walnut REVOLVING BOOK STAND, Stationary top— $32 up v § ¥ v BAY SEAL COATS—trimmed genuine fitch and plain. Formerly $185—now . in Solid Walnut 579.50 END TABLES— $24 up HUDSON SEAL COATS (dyed muskrat) — ermine trimmed in four distinctive styles. Formerly $325—now........ third floor a limited group of street, sun- day night and sport dresses were [6.50, now 7.95 * fourth floor a limited group of street and sport dresses were |0, now 5.75 PERSIAN LAMB COATS— the finest $250—now LAPIN COATS— our entire stock. Formerly $195—now Genuine Mahogany i Genuine Mahogar SECRETARIE! GOV. WINTHROP D $65 up 549,50 SILVER MUSKRAT COATS —in several smart styles. Formerly $165—now.......... Genuine Mahogany TURN-TOP TABLES— $39 up Many, Many Other Pieces, Suitable as Gifts—all Henderson Quality— AND AT TODAY'S NEW LOW PRICES Make Them Exceptional Values, JAP MINK COATS — dark, beautiful skins $295—now C UR {Snop 1208 G STREET 879.50 FINE DARK EASTERN MINKS —an amazing special. $ .00 Formerly $1,500—now . ..... 650 NATURAL SIBERIAN SQUIR- REL COATS. $ 50 Formerly $285—now. ....... 149 ASK ABOUT OUR DEFERRED PAY PLAN Come in Early . . . while selections are at their best AMES B. HENDERSON Fine Furniture and Interior Decorating 1108 G Street—Phones: District: B S S S N S N S S S S A A S B S A B R BN SG 1676 7677 SPECIAL RAT REPAIRING