Evening Star Newspaper, January 27, 1932, Page 19

THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27, 1932. SOCIETY i| MPORTANT ENGAGEMENT tinued From Second Page.) es, Mr. Camilio Osias, and Mrs were in the line, the latter wear- quaint costume of her native T : ately the and Tom he front th and the the juisi MISS HELEN ROSALIE TOOMBS, Whose parents, Capt. and Mrs, George W. Toombs, have announced her en- gagement to Mr. William Harwood Hooper, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hooper of Lockport, N. Y. ne gown of jetted net fashioned on ess lines, with a flounce at the tom of the skirt, with which she ore a coral necklace and pendant ear- rings and slippers in the coral shade. Mrs. Moran’s quaint costume was of ace ruffies, graduating from narrow t the neck to deeper ones at the bot- tom. The bodice was fitted and had drop shoulders and the skirt was full and ng. The sash was of French blue vely in wore satin the bod! 1 to the Binnix was Secretary and Mrs. Stimson Feted by Finnish Minister. The Secretary of St L. Stimson will be »se honor the Min Mr. L. Astrom, will entertain at dinne: Thic e 2 and Mrs e guests in honor ¢ livia, Sen the com Diez de Med cial mis —Underwood Photo. f the Minister of Bo- Don Luis Abelli. Others in were: Senor Dr. Eduardo r. Enrique erce of the United Stat J. Cooper, commissioner of S. Gil Borjes, Dr. Elwood ssioner of the Bureau of Mr. John B. Faust, and George H. of State The en c Frau Leo S. Rowe, Ambassador of Germany and von Prittwitz und Gaffron will entertain a box party tomorrow after- noon at the concert dance-recital of the noted German artist, Harald Kreutzberg. Others who will enter- tain parties at the recital ‘will be Am- bassador of Belgium and Mme. May, | the Minister of Finland, M. L. Astrom, and Mrs. Lawrence Townsend. Mrs. Hyde, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, entertained at today at the Mayflower in honor of Mrs. Albert L. Reeves, wife of the Uni States district judge of Kansas Cit; Mo. The other guests were Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone, Mrs. Arthur H. Vandenberg, Mrs. Roscoe S. Patterson, Mme. Skalicky, Mrs. Thomas Day Thacher, Mrs, Parker W. West, Mrs. Stanley Reed, | Mrs. Lowell Fletcher Hobart, Mrs. Frank Wheeler Mondell, Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose, Mrs. Wallace Dempsey, Mrs. J. Thompson W. Mrs. John William Charles | Mrs. Leroy | Humphrey Iger, Mrs. William A.Kinnan, R. Eakin, Mrs. Ernest Daniel, Mrs. Edward A. Harriman, Mrs. Virginia W. Specl, Mrs. Charles P. Keyser, Mrs, Lucy Wilder Morris, Mrs. Warren J. Haines, Mrs. John W. Bennett, Mrs. Otis Rogers, Mrs. H. Frank Hoflman and Miss Frances Betelle % | The Ambassador of France and Mme | Claudel entertained at din evening at the embassy. The company included the Se y of the Interior and Mrs. Ray Lyman Wilbur, the Am- bassador of Brazil and Senhora de Li | o_silva, the Minister of Portugal 1307-15 G St. N. W. OUR SEMI-ANNUAL 1 Your UNRE- STRICTED Choice of ANY TWO BRESLAU DRESSES ot the original price of ONE! Here’s a Sample Of the Bargains Two $10.50 Dresses for $10.50 Two $15.00 Dresses for $15.00 Two $19.50 Dresses for $19.50 Two $25.00 Dresses for $25.00 Two $29.95 Dresses for $29.95 Two $35.00 Dresses for $35.00 Two $39.95 Dresses for $39.95 BRESLAU—1307 to 1315 G luncheon | Lyman, Mrs. Frank Clinton Henry, Mrs. | | viscountess d’Alte, Senator and Mrs. James J. Davis, Senator David I Walsh, the Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs. Wilbur J. Carr, the secretary to the President and Mrs. Theodore G. Joslin, the counselor of the Danish le- | gation and Mme. de Wichfeld, -the | counselor of the Brazilian embassy and | Senhora de Almeida, Mr. | Noy embassy and Mrs. Mcnamara, Mrs | Francis G. Newlands, Col. and Mrs Spencer Cosby, Miss Sophie Staunton Count Raoul d’Adhemar, Miss Mary Sheridan, Miss Mary P and | Comdr. Husson, nav: the naval attache of the Brit- attache, and Mr. T | Plerre Henry de la Blanchetal, first secretary of the French embassy. The Minister of the Netherlands, Mr. J. H. Van Royen, was the ranking guest at the luncheon given today at the | Mayflower by Mrs. Lawrence Townsend in compliment to Miss Claudia Muzio | |and Mr. Cornelius Van Vliet, artists at | the morning concerts. Her other guests were Count Alberto Marchetti di Muriaglio, Lieut. Col. | Marco Pennaroli and Count and Count- ss Roncalli di Montorio of the Italian | | erbassy; the counselor of the legation of (Continued on Fourth Page.) . l WOMEN! This feather weight Truss designed for You Present day dress styles rule against a This Feather Weight bulky or heavy truss. Akron Truss meets that situa | well. The Tight steel frame is stainless and rust The padding is very soft. | proof. Truss Fitter is here every day tion. Private fitting room. sults by coming here. KLOMAN INSTRUMENT CO. 911 19th St. N.W. AUTHORIZED EXCLUSIVE AKRON TRUSS FITTERS tion wonderfully Our Expert , assuring your satisfac- You will get better re- SALE PRICE 550.00 more We than make ies of old Virginie 1 pieces. Now 1n Progress. In preparation for our yearly inventory we offer a large amount of very desirable merchandise in small groups and broken sizes at very great reductions. This includes dresses—coats—millinery —hosiery and many other items for personal use and for the home. More of those money-saving values in Tk PALAIS RO WHERE DEPENDABLE MERCHANDISE IS ALWAYS FAIRLY These brand-new “Sore-throat” Scarfs are good for what ails your wardrobe! 1.00 Because scarfs are the big news of Spring fashion— because they come in prints or plain colors that match or contrast brilliantly — because they're of the finest silk- crepe, with hand-rolled hems —we prescribe them as the best Spring tonic for a “let- down” wardrobe! Palais Royal -Main Floor Ruby-Ring Chiffon Silk Hose The 1.25 and 1.50 grades Get your share tomorrow! Here is another opportunity to get flawless, all-silk chiffon Ruby Rings, with picot tops, cradle soles, time and evening shades at a fraction of their regular price! to 1074. 1.50 and 1.75 Extra Size Ruby Ring Service Weight Hose, 1.00 pr. Palais Royal—Main Floor Sizes 84 perfect, in day- 88¢ pr. Linen Aren't They Charming an “expensive” look. You'll IN ACTUAL MONEY SAVING . A NEW FURNITURE BUYING STAFF . .. has been working, planning and dili- gently shopping the “market” for months and months...the results of their experi- ence and knowledge is evidenced in the superior quality, style and value of the February Furniture Sale items. Pi'qu;a,i Pri;t, Mesh and Dresses Aren’t they charming? Contrasting appliques, eyelet embroidery, little ruffles and nice pleated or fitted skirts—just little details that mean love them in green, maize, blue, white, orchid. Sizes 16 to 44. Palais Royal—Third Floor PRICED Reorganization Sale Our Sale will close on Satur- day, January 30th! Reorganization Biggs Colonial Mahogany Reproductions have n offered prices before and never will been at such low be again! Don't let this slip! make your selection NOW! opportunity Come to the store and Biggs Antique Co. 224 Connecticut Ave. Phone Clev. 0535 “PARKWAY” Cleaners & Dyers 5 YEARS °F § UCCESSFUL ERVICE WORK CALLED FOR AND DELIVERFD 5010 Connecticut Avenue 3 DAYS LEFT —for you to participate in this outstanding anni- versary offer. EV ENT Any Dress, plain Coat, Lady’s Suit Cleaned and Finished PRICE REDUCTIONS FOR THIS GREAT Men’s Suits eaned and glazned 2nd The Extra Pants, 35q 50¢c All Felt Hats Cleaned and Blocked These Prices Include Call For and Delivery Service to buy Rich’s distinctive footwear at such greatly reduced prices. Strap Mules reduced to $2.90 i Bl e———alc———|d|—=|a|c——| Rich’s twice-yearly SNILE \56.90558.90 for $10.50 to $15 shoes Surely you will not pass up this opportunity Sale of chiffon hosiery, 85c pair 3 pairs, $2.45 All charges purchased Thursday, Friday and Saturday will appear on “WHAT in one of these? A MAN!” March 1st statement. in his new Knitted Suit 1.19 Can’t you see your own “little man" Pull-on sweater and elastic-back shorts in fetching colors, with you've yoke tops. heaven —will be available for personal consultation with our patrons on the afternoon of Thursday, January twenty-eighth (tomorrow). Miss MacMullin well-known New York beauty expert. She will be glad to advise you on is a your individual problem in tinting or shading your hair. Drop in at your conven- ience. There will be no charge for this service. Such is our sincere belief based on the actual facts of tl;e goods . .. and the prices shown in Our Newly Enlarged Furniture Department, Occupying the Entire Fourth Floor. the most ever blue, robin red. unusual seen — or White, pink, corn, jade, be appliques witching 2 to 6 yrs. Palais Royal—Third Floor Miss MacMullin Hair Tinting Specialist s Royal—Beauty —B. J alcony Parlor All Sales Final 14 o e—— b —r|n| —— || =——=|u| ———[n] Here’s Palais Royal's 1932 Polo Coat 25 of our own exclusive e » s peach-down” camel’s hair! With double stitched seams, pure bone buttons, man-tai- lored button holes, English cut, easy shoulders...and the 7 inches of extra sweep that mark the classic Polo! Natu- ral color, sizes 12 to Other Polo Coats at 16.75 Royal—Third Palais Floor 10% to 50% SAVINGS ON 1932 LOW PRICES Persons interested in the unusual opportunities for economy made possible by this sale wéll find a new Furniture Department at Palais Royal ... eight speedy elevators discharge their pz-sengers at the fourth . . . an entire floor filled to overflowing with marvelous values direct from the Great Furniture Centers of America. THE SALE STARTS MONDAY, FEBRUARY Ist—THESE ARE ADVANCE SELECTION DAYS