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o] CIETY. C JANUARY 17, 1932—PART THREE. THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. Alexandria Societies _To Join in Sponsoring Ballion Febriiary 22| Will Commemorate 200th Anniversary of Birth of Gen. Wnshington. ALEXANDRIA, Va, January 16— The Alexandria Committee of Colonial Dames held its January meeting Fri- day afternoon in the home of Mrs. Wil- lam J. Morton on North Washington street. ‘The Colonial Dames will join with the Mount Vernon Chapter, N. S., D. A. R, and the Washington Society of Alexandria in giving a birthnight ball in Gadsby’s Tavern on the evening of February 22 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Gen Washington. These balls were started during the general’s lifetime, and sev- eral [references to them are found in his diary. Colonial costumes will be worn by those attending. Dr. and Mrs. P. Boothe Pulman, who spent last month visiting relatives here and in Culpeper, sailed from Baltimore Wednesday to return to their home in San Juan, Porto Rico. Mrs. Ernest Dudley Turner of Rich- mond was a guest during the week of her aunt, Mrs. C. B. Spilman, in her home on Duke street Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Dodson announce the marriage of their daughter, Cathe- rine Louise, to Mr. Lawrence J. Porta of Altoona, Pa., Thursday, January 7 in Rockville, Rev. B. M. Osgood offici- ating. N Miss Marie Sarah Regan of Haver- ford, Pa., is the guest of her aunt, Mrs. Agnes Cael, on_South Fairfax street Mrs. Clemens Gailliot entertained at bridge Monday afternoon in honor of Miss Regan. Miss Dora Frances Senne is from a visit to her brother and sister- in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Senue, in Philadelphia. Mrs. Philip Jackson of Charleston, 8. C, is the guest of Mrs. Richard Casey in her home on Duke street Mr. and Mrs. Harry F. Kenpedy, Harry F. Kennedy, jr, and Mr. and Frank Myers have returned by motor from a visit to Mr. and Mrs George Wonder in Palmyra, N. J Mrs. Nelson Walker has left for her home in Cincinnati after & visit to Mr. and Mrs, Arthur M. King Lieut. Stuart Waller King and Mrs, King have arrived from Pensacola and are guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. King, on Prince street before going to his new post at Quantico. Miss_ Elizabeth Schneider entertained the Monday Evening Bridge Club last week. Mr. Robert W. Schneider, fr., had as his week end guests Mr. Perry Haynesworth of Sumter, S C., and Mr. Goodrich Flowers of New Orleans, who now have returned to Yale University. Mrs. George W. Keys has returned from a visit to her sister, Mrs. G. A. Bolden, in Charleston, W. Va. Mrs. Ralph Baile Hunt has joined Lieut. Hunt in Norfolk after a visit to her mother, Mrs. Catherine Pulman, on South Washington street. Mr, and Mrs. Julian D. Knight and Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Knight have started by motor for Florida, where they will remain for two months. Mr. Melvin Coffman returned last week to the Massanutten Academy, in Woodstock, Va., after a visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Coffman. Mr. Francis Lee Summers and his small daughter, Anne Summers, have returned to their home, in Staunton, after a visit to his father, Mr. C. J. W. Summers a Baker of Gastonia, N. C., of Mrs. J. M. McDaniels home, on Wolfe street. Mrs, Joseph M. Armstrong is spend- ing some time with her son and daugh- ter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arm- strong, in Palm Beach, Fla Mrs, Carrie Meade and Miss Edna Pallant entertained at a gift shower Thursday evening in the fiome of the former, ‘on Prince stréet, in honor of Mrs. E. C. Peverill, who until her recent marriage was Miss Lucy Hayward of Alexandria. The other guests were Mr. and Mrs. George Peverill, Mr. and Mrs. D. G. Henley, Mrs. Grace Hayward, Mrs. Dove, Mrs. McGhee, Miss Edna Evans, Miss Helen Peverill, the Misses Owens, the Misses Hicks, Mrs.-Ada Pal- lant, Mrs. Taylor, Mr. Joseph Meade and Mr. Elvin Peverill Mrs. William E. Swan entertained at luncheon and bridge Saturday, January 10, in honor of her house guest, Miss Mary Schwartz of Asheville, N. C. Miss Elsie Cole has returned to Stuart Hall, in Staunton, after a visit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Cole Mr. and Mrs. William Werner were week end guests of the latter's brother and sister-in-law, Mr, and Mrs. John Wahl, in Baltimore. Mr. and Mrs. J. I Keller have re- turned from a visit to Mr. and Mrs, Neale McKenny, in Berryville. Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson spent last week end with relatives in Rich- mond Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Phillips had as their guests over the last week end Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Breedon, Mrs, C. M Woodward, Miss Helen Thomas and Mr. Hoyt of Charlottesville, Miss Margaret Schaffer has returned to her home in Washington after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. Prank McLaughlin Mr. and Mrs. Robert Morton have arrived from Baltimore to spend several weeks with Mr. and Mrs. James Del- voyne r. Garnett Francis has returned to Allegheny College, Pa., after & visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. P. Francis, Miss Esther Cunningham entertained informally Thursday evening, when her guests included Mr. and Mrs, W. K Roberts, Mrs. Thomas L. Cole, Miss Helen Parks, ) beth Cole. Miss Virginia R Miss Lugy Wilkins, Miss Marie Miss Lillian Rey Miss Barbara Cole, Miss Dorothy Mr. William Cunningham, Mr. Mr. Woodrow Mathers, Mr. issell and Mr. Broaddus and Mrs. Edison Hennage were s of relatives in Old- ham, Va Mr. and Mrs. Harold Grey are at home after spending the holidays with relatives in Boston Mrs. H. C. Goodnow Florida, where she will Bpring. Miss Edith Lindsey Lindsey have gone to their home, in Lynchburg, after a visit to their aunt Mrs. Melvin Gemeny. Mr. Kirk Lind- sey has returned from Lynchburg and has gone to remain until Cozy Lounge Open Fires A Rendezvous with Good Taste LUNCHEON-—TEA—DINNER BERVICE UNTIL 8:30 P.M. 12 MILES OUT GEORGIA AVE. EXT. 133 OLNEY FARM-OLNEY, MD. home | and Mr. Bruce| OFFICIAL HOSTESS | | MRS. JERRE COOPER, | With her husband, Representative Cooper, newly arrived from Tennessee. They | are living at the Hotel Washington. —Underwood Photo. Mrs. Farrell of New York Honor Guest at Tea Today Mrs. Clinton Pinckney Farrell of New | Miss Blanche Middleton of Chicago | 0. F. see. The Society of Virginia will give a o el % featuré as a celebration of the birth- s for all Confederate veterans in and returned from a visit o the former's |pbe anoronriate music furnished by the Mrs. Charles J. Hendley of New YOIk | of Clarendon, Va. There will be read- Mrs. Newton A. Beall is home frcm [grder of the United Daughters of the Miss Mary J. Parrish of Lynchburg ed president of the society to fill the Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Gay and Miss er, will preside. their homes after being the guests of from s visit' to the latter’s parents,| The home of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph H. Mr. William Johns of Scranton. Pa., | gathering on the evening of January | Johns has left for Memphis hostess, on the 70th anniversary of her are at home after & visit in Everett. Pa.| In addition to the hosts and the other home sfter ' visit to their son and dren, Claude and Lorraine Sims, Betty | Mr. Emmett Snellings left Monday | Rodruck, Mr. Leon E. Derry, Mrs. J. L. ents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Snellings. | Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Ferguson, Mr. turned to their home in Lincolnia after | After a delightful evening, during| from a beautifully decorated table, and | | Reception and Program | Cator in 1962. | receive the guests at the reception | Al e lCard ns compliment to Gov. William Murray of gt bridge &t Tilden Gardens on Tues- ehology Iof Coveximenty D. Caldwell, and the State regent, Miss Commilttee, will thtroduce the guests.| o, Covin J. Ryan, M. George H Elizabeth Jackson be adorned with a large plaque of vellow York is the guest in whose honor the The club will entertain at its weekly Washington members of the Vivisection Judge Finis Garrett. His subject will ters, 106 Stoncleigh Court. Mrs. Far- | Will spend the remainder of the Winter | ee's Natal Day Featured | was & guest last week of Mr. and Mrs, Mrs. Martin Bayly of Baltimore and ball at the Willard Hotel Friday, Janu- P M o e ot s baffo; | daY anniversary of Gen. Robert E. Lee. ol gone i, PR ST about Washington, who will be present father, Mr. Williaa Parrish, in Lynch- | gtudent quartet and the faculty quar- City is the guest of her nephew and | ing appropriate to the occasion given by | a visit to Miss Louise Ramsey In| Confederacy i is visiting her brother, Mr. W. C. Par- vacancy caused by the resignation of Margaret Gay of Detroit and Mr. Wel- o Birthday Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Gay. | Mr. snd Mrs. Philip B. Griffith, in Monez, 2833 Twenty-seventh street | is spending some time with his daugh- | 14, it being a surprise party given to| where he will remain for several weeks. | birth. Mrs. Cator is a clerk in the Vel"\ Mr. and Mrs, Douglas Fitch of Mont- | two daughters, Mrs. J. J. Rodruck and | daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. John |Lou Rodruck and Joan Monez, were Fitch. for the University of Virginia after Bateman, Mrs, Roberta Hicks, Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. James Lewis Carter |and Mrs. Clinton Rollins and Miss | a visit to Mr. and Mrs, Pettus Carter. | Which many gifts were received by the | the guests departed after agreeing to | Mrs. Samuel Hgrrick, Mrs. Edward which the Woman's National Demo- American Eagle Chapter, Daughters Oklahoma. Gov. Murray will make an | day evening, January 12, in honor of e iy Newe Biair, former vice| H€len Harman. The regent, Mrs. Emma The ushers will be Mrs. Alton Haines, | /270 81¢ Mrs. Irene Van Horn Crisp. A buffet supper will be served later roses and stevia. Miss Ruth Oberly and forum luncheon tomorrow, when the League is giving a tea today, from 4 to be “The Story of Peggy O'Neil.” rell s president of the league. | | in the home of his aunt, Mrs. Gemeny : $ By Society of Virginia Miss Helen McLeish of Newport, R. I, |81y 22, at 9 o'clock pm., with a special DO o ned ot nowTog | There will be & box speclally Teserved Ve as special guests of honor. There will burg. tet of the Washington-Lee High School niece, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Dietrich \Miss Lila Wallace, regent of the Junior Clarksburg, W. Va. Mr. Fielding M. Lewis, recently elect- rish, and Mrs. Parrish. Representative Harry St. George Tuck- land Gay of Milwaukee have gone to Mr. and Mrs, H. L. Arnest are back Celebrated by Family Westmoreland County. northeast, was the scene of a happy | ter, Miss Bessie Johns. Mr. Frank Mrs. E. Lavinia Cator, mother of the Mr. and Mrs. Guy G. Gilchrist, jr. | erans' Administration. | clair, N, J, have returned to their |Mrs. L. V. Sims, four grandchil- present. Other guests were Mr. J. J. spending & short vacation with his par- | Edith Grimes, Mrs, Lorena Habitach, and James Lewis Carter, jr. have re- Melissa Grimes. g honor guest, refreshments were served | ! Women's Democratic Club | the eucsts, departe anniversary of Mrs, | | Keating end Mrs. Edward Costigan will| Chapter Bridge Tea cratic Club will give this afternoon in | o¢'4he American Revolution, entertained address at 4:30 o'clock on “The Psy- | the Vice president general, Mrs. David chairman of the Democratic National| s B, hiny received assisted by Miss Hurd, Miss Pettingill and Miss in the afternoon, when the table will Miss Agnes Winn will serve guest of honor and speaker will be 7 o'clock, at the local league headquar- ARTHUR JORDAN PIANO CO. | Marshall Wendell Its Design and Manufacture Supervised by 595 Chickering & Sons This undoubtedly is the most satisfactory little grand piano ever built. The price is low when you con- | Mrs. Mzrs. Hoover Joins Cabinet and Others As Patron for Ball American Ledion of District Enlists Many in Success of Event. Distinguished veterans of the World War, persons prominent in the official life of the Nation ana outstanding members of Washington's brilliant diplomatic and society spheres will com- bine to make the annual ball of the Department of the District of Columbia | of the American Legion, at the May- flower Hotel Frida$ night, January 29, one of the most interesting events on the Capital's Winter social calendar. Given under distinguished patronage, with Mrs. Hoover, wife of the President of the United States, heading the list and with Maj. Gen. Anton Stephan as honorary chairman of the Rall, it is ex- pected that it will prove to be an out- standing success of the season. ‘The proceeds are to be devoted to the maintenance of the department head- quarters of the Legionnaires of the Dis- trict of Columbia, and the ball is the | only event which the general public is asked to support. Ferdinand G. Fraser, the department commander, is hopeful that a very considerable sum will be raised through subscription for tickets and boxes Under the general direction of a de- partment Ball Committee, headed by Maj. E. H. Hale, the program for the ball is assuming definite shape. Associated with Maj. Hale are Maj Thomas J. Frailey, vice chairman; Maj. Paul G. McGahan, Miss Emily J. Carey, | Miss Anne Pryde, Miss Lucile Allen, Mr. E. E. Corwin, Mr. R. D. Rogers, Mr. H. 8. Freeman, Mr. Russell Clark- son, Mr. T. N. Scheehan, Mr. T. Nor- man Templeton, Mr. Fred A. Money, Mr. Theodore Cogswell, Mr. Martin Mr. William Wolff, Mr. James D. v Mr. George L. Talt, Mr. Thomas E. Franklin, Mr. Norman R. Grant, Mr. William E. Spicer, Mr. H. R. Renz, Mr Samuel Berlin, Col. John Thomas Taylor, Lieut. Harlan Wood, Mr. Charles | H. Knight, Mr. Frank L. Peckham, Col. John Lewis Smith, Maj. Julius Peyser, Gen. Ames A. Fries, Capt. Watson B. Miller, Dr. B. C. McNeil, Mr. James E. Chinn, Mr. Robert A. Ralph, Mr. C. B. Stovall, Dr. Raymond F. Guynn, Mr. Ike Horton, Mr. Bernard Buscher and Lieut. Col. W. Laurence Hazard. Included in the list of boxholders are | Chief Justice and Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes, Secretary of the Treasury An- drew W. Mellon, Senator James E. Couzens, Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Charles Francis Adams, Senator Fred- | eric Hale, Senator and Mrs. Cameron Morison, former Senator Lawrence W.| Phipps, Mrs. Clarence C. Williams, Col. John Lewis Smith, Col yon, Maj. Paul G. McGahan, Capt. Watson B. Miller, Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart, Dr. B. C. McNeil, Mr. J. O'Con- nor Roberts, the American Gold Star Mothers, the District of Columbis De- partment of the American Legion Aux- iliary, Le Societe de 40 and 8 and the various posts of the American Legion of the Department of the District of Co- lumbia. The patronesses include, besides Mrs. Herbert Hoover, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, Robert Whitney Imbrie, Charles B. McVey, jr.; Mrs. Christian H. Heurich, Mrs. Hiram Bingham, Miss Alice Wadsworth, Mrs. Patrick ‘J. Hurley, Mrs. Arthur M. Hyde and Mrs. Fred- | erick H. Payne. Spain plans an extensive public works | and construction program. which is | J. Miller Ken- | Mrs. | Georgia Society to Give Dance on Friday Evening The Georgia State Society will hold its first dance of the year Friday eve- ning from 9 to 12:30 o'clock at Meridian Mansions, 2400 Sixteenth street. At this time the campaign for members being successfully conducted under the leadership of Representative Robert Ramspeck will close and it is expected that many Georgians will become mem- bers on or before that date. This dance will afford an excellent opportunity to meet Georgia's new Representatives in Congress, Brig. Gen. Homer C. Parker and John S. Wood, as well as other new members. Mr. Tom Camp, first vice president of the soclety, is making final arrange- ments and Col. S. Gordon Green is chairman_of the Floor Committee. Bridge tables will be provided for those who desire to play. During intermission a splendid pro- gram, consisting of rhythm tap, toe tap, syncopated tap and snake hips, as well as late songs, will be rendered by Miss Doris Rosedale, Miss Billy Severence, Miss Audrey Heathcotg and Miss Mary Hampton. |SnelllBral e B el Announced at Dinner Miss Ruth R. Bradley and Dr. Edwin B. Snell, both of this city, announced their engagement at a dinner party given at the Shoreham Hotel Saturday, January 9. The guests included Mr. and Mrs. George E. Beckert, Mr. and® Mrs. H. Marshall Johnson, Miss Ann Knouse, Miss Elizabeth Gorman, Mr. William Frederick Boettcher and Mr. John R. afly. The. marriage will take place in the early Spring. ‘Receptio; at A.A.U. W. For Delegates to Convention A reception will be given in honor of the_delegation to the Cause and Cure of War Convention Monday afternoon, from 5:30 to 6:30 o'clock, at the club house of the American Assoclation of University Women. Mrs. O. L. Veerhoff, president of the local branch, will receive the guests, end will be assisted by -Mrs. William Lee Corbin, Mrs. Ernest Daniel, Mrs. W. L. Darby, Mrs. W. W. Husband, Mrs. Karl Fenning, Mrs Frederick Lincoln, Mrs. Edgar B. Meritt, Mrs. Joseph N. Saunders and the official Hostess Com- mittee. 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Size 15x15. $850 Regular Price, $1,300; February Sale Price Persian Sarouk Rug ] An original detached design in rose tan, blue and gold over- laying gold ground. Size 12x18, sl400 Regular Price, $2,500; February Sale Price 709 Twelfth Just Above G The House with the Green Shutters

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