Evening Star Newspaper, March 13, 1932, Page 46

Women in Official Life Interesting Interviews With Prominent Hostesses in Washington MRS. PATRICK J. HURLEY. By PAULINE A. FREDERICK. The front door to the Hurley home stood open. Just inside, on & console table, rested & magnificent silver lov- ing cup filled with pink roses. To the left of this “fragrant greeting” two silk flags stood, sentry-like, impres- sively suggesting a distinguished resi- dent; for one was the stars and stripes, and the other. a regimental ensign be- Jonging to the Secretary of War. Into this setting Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley stepped in all her blonde come- liness to say “good morning,” and to invite the way to a living room where beauty and comfort united their forces triumphantly against the gloom of a rainy world The flames in the fireplace cast gold reflections against a mahogany mantle and royal-blue rug. In front of the fire, a chocolate-brown bearskin sprawled luxuriously to be hemmed in on either side by blue divans banked with gold ciushions. Table lamps here and there made patches of rich orange | light on the cream-color walls. On either side of the fireplace, there were doors that led to a veranda. French windows at the end of the room opened out on a tiny balcony over- looking Rock Creek Park. Mrs. Hurley seemed to fit perfectly into these surroundings—a picture in blonde and blue she talked, this younge: cabinet hostesses sug- gested to one a poet who infuses fresh romance and inspiration into subjects that are old. “There is no excuse for any one being enything but herself at all times." Mrs. Hurley spoke these words with conviction. They were her frank | answer to the question “What training should a woman have who aspires to be the wife of a public official?” “I should think it would be very the things this department of Govern- ment does” Mrs. Hurley observed. they think of its sole function as one | of conducting war. and they do not quite understand what its place is in peace time. “As a matter of fact, the department has many activities which do not center about war. For example, it has charge of insular affairs—of the Philippine Islands and Porto Rico; it has charge of the Panama Canal, for Army Engi- neers built that waterway, and an Army engineer now_governs it. “The War Department has charge of flood control, and it is significant to {know that during this administration steps have been taken which have re- | sulted in eliminating, to a large ex- tent, the fear of the flood waters of the Mississippi by such cities as New | Orleans. “The War Department has charge of all inland waterways, the barge canal |and rivers and harbors. And so, you see, its work in peace times is very im- | . Mrs, Hurley | tablishes her case | * x To talk with this comely woman for five minutes is to realize undeniably that one of her great loves is people- people who bring their interests and associations and experiences into her life “I love to have my friends in my [ home.” was her earnest avowal. "I am always happy when they come here to tea and dinner, for people are the | most interesting subjects in all the | world. But there has been reciprocity in this matter of enjoying friendship. People who have come into this fam- ily's life have left priceless memories of their appreciation. For example, there is the magnificent blue porcelain lamp, adorned with a golden eagle. which was given to Admiral Wilson by the school children of Brest. The convincingly es- * ® difficult to act a borrowed part.” Mrs. Hurley continued in her convincing manner. “No training or environment | could make up for the lack of common sense. ‘The capacity to understand and | the ability to deal justly and intelli- | gently where the rights of others are) involved are essential in every walk | of life. These qualities are found at | the very foundation of every successful | career.” Like a poet selecting a theme about which to build her song, Mrs. Hurley had unconsciously set out these words as the keystone of her philosophy. And if there is one thing which this charm- ing lady’s manner impresses on one. it is & sincerity that knows no guiding star save that of “being herself The tone in which she had spoken stirred a response of admiration, too, for her voice is like a delicate instru- ment capable of registering, with shades of equal beauty, the music of a laugh, and the rich, low tones of feeling. N Tall, vouthful, Mrs. Hurley made a lovely picture as she sat on one of the blue divans, amiably discussing vari- ous subjects that came to her atten- tion. An engaging personality is one | of her rich possessions—a personality that has for its setting exquisite fea- tures and beautiful brown eyes. hair that fluffs a bit about her face | is pinned low at the back of her neck. | She was wearing a light blue wool suit sprinkled with gray. A white satin blouse, a pearl choker wound twice about her throat, and a gardenia, ad- ded to this chic outfit. As Mrs. Hurley talked, her observa- tions were clear and to the point—no wasted words—an economy of energy. Yet there was no suggestion of brus- queness in her manner of speaking She merely said what she had to say, and that was the end of it. ‘Through her personality, and through her words, there seemed to run the motif which she had laid down as every woman's heritage, as well as ob- ligation to foster—"Be only yourself at all times and in all places.” * ok % x Mrs. Hurley, nee Ruth Wilson, was born in Newport, R. I, but has spent most of her life in Washington, where she received her education at the Holton Arms School. Music became one of the many in- terests of her youth. She was not so much interested in practicing irksome scales and learning by rote all the in- tricacies of the scores. Rather, hobby was improvization—to sit down at the piano and make her own “trans- 157 of the melodies she loved— Beethoven and Brahms. Just before the War, a stalwart young attorney, Patrick J. Hurl came tc Washington to plead the case of the Choctaw Indians. He met the accom- | plished daughter of Admiral Wilson annh(n>3 soon thereafter plighted their troth, But the war interfered with the mar- riage plans, for the young attorney Joined his country’s forces and went to France. At the close of the war, how- ever, they were married and went to Tulsa, Ok to make their home. It 15 rather curious that Mrs. Hurley's short life should have given her an intimate contact with both major branches of the American forces of na- tional defen Her father is Admiral iy B. Wils and her husband is at the head of the War Department Mrs. Hurley's pleasure wher She has fou f lights up with children are mentioned. Tt little ones who range 18 months and Mary is the youngest, while Ruth is 9, and the only son. Wilson, 1 ‘These active “younger members” of $he Hurley home find great sport in horseback riding vimming and go- ing to dancing school, With the excep- tion of the youngest public school Being a “cabinet lady” as well as a mother to four v children at_the time. is easy, Mrs. | n at constant are “to they should go.” drs. Hurley's demands on the duties of care and supervision be trained in the wa; In addition. a woma tremendo her time and energy ‘Washington's offi ife A woman who is drawn by two such exacting i sts as these, must “di- vide herseif ) to speak, between the Sometimes this so-called “divi- sion” is difficult to carry out without | harmfully and unintentionally slight- ing one or the other interest ‘Thus, re becomes evident one of the m ng problems a young cabinet hostess is called upon to face. P g “B is in “for carry whole ut it is nce to be young when one the cabinet,” Mrs. Hurl d you health and ene on y duties which, on are extremely enjoyable.” Among the domestic details which Mrs, Hurley skillfully manages also, is. the entire supervision of her large home and all its needs without the aid of a housekeeper. A commendatory re- mark on this accomplishment elicits a graceful little admission from her that ‘somehow she manages,” and you feel that the secret of her success lies in skillfulness in planning. ‘There are nurses, of course, for the children, but Mrs. Hurley said with becoming pride: “I know what the children eat, what they wear and what they do. This is part of my job, even though I have persons to help me." “What is my biggest job as wife of the Secretary of War?" Mrs. Hurley echoed the question with a merry twinkle in her brown eyes. “I should say it is looking after the BSecretary.” : to the ok ‘The conversation turned to the De- partment of War and its place in the scheme of Government. “Some people do not understand all Blonde | her | \ all are attending | such | silver loving cup, with the roses in it at the front door, is the gift of the Naval Academy midshipmen to him; and a large silver dish fashioned into the shape of & huge shell was pre- sented to the admiral by Peru when he commanded the United States bat- tle fleet to Peruvian waters There are many other tokens of es- teem in this home. But one gift of which Mrs. Hurley is especially fond was given to her by the Normal Hall girls of Manila when she and her hus- band were on their recent tour of in- spection of the Philippines. The gift is a beautiful gold pin in the form of a floral spray, the leaves exquisitely formed of gold and the blossoms made from tiny pearls. | And so. this popular young hostess | goes on about her duties, cherishing the good things that come her way, ever mindful of the fact that one test of human worth rests in “being your- self.” And, poet-like, she is continuing to lift into & new sense of beauty and inspiration, the people and things that are brought into her broad sphere of activity. HOOVER MAY MISS OLYMPIC CONTESTS | Trip Depends on Legislative Situa- tion, He Declares, Replying to Bid to Visit Pasadena. | . President Hoover is not entirely cer- | tain he will go to Los Angeles, Calif., next Summer, to open the Olympic | games there, as he has been contem- Pplating for some months. | Although thé President had accepted | an invitation to officiate, he revealed yes- | terday that the trip is contingent upon | the legislative situation and “other mat- |ters.” This was the answer he gave | yesterday when Representative Evans of California called at the White House | to invite him to Pasadena, Calif., dur- | ing his contemplated visit to that State. | _The President told Evans he would make no commitments at this time. | Representative Evans was accom- | panied to the White House by Repre- sentative Davenport of New York. The Olympic games are scheduled to open the last of July and will continue until the middle of August. Invitation to officiate at the opening was accepted by the President early in the Fall. He said at that time that he looked for- ward to the event with great pleasure especially since he had not found it convenient to visit his home in Palo Alto, Calif,, since becoming President, PANAMA-SUEZ CANAL TRAFFIC ON DECREASE By the Associated Press World traffic in both the Panama and Suez Canals decreased in all types of shipments during the first nine months of 1931. ‘The Commerce Department ‘Transpor- tation Division, making public the latest figures available, said 3,819 vessels passed through the Panama Canal dur- ing the period, and 4.037 through the Suez Canal The total tonnage through the Pan- ama Canal was 19,444,000 net tons, and i'hal through the Suez Canal 22,590,000. During the same period in 1930 a total of 4,394 vessels of 21,832,000 net tons 4;);;;2‘1(1513{%%{;}1 the Panama Canal, and 4.363 of 4,000 net tons throt the Suez Canal s WHERE TO DINE. WARREN GREEN HOTEL DWarrenton : : Virginia Through Bull yfivm hnlzh‘(te’i‘d'm " | MRS. FRED G. BERGE P i | Chicken or Country Ham Dinner | Sunday 1-3 and 6.7:30 P.M. 1 | | OLNEY FARM—OLNEY, MD. W here excellence of food and refinement of atmosphere are ! delightfully blended. LUNCHEON—TEA. | N: CLARA MAY DOWNEY TIA JUANA “A Bit of Old Mexico in The Natio | Capital’ Hopal | Enchiladas, Tamales, Tortillas, Chile | Con Carne, Frijoles Con Queso, Arroz Con Pollo, Huevos a Cabailo Other Well Known Mexican, Cubs American Dishes to order 4 1321 New York Ave. N.W. Just East of 14th Theater Parties Invited Natl w1 (OREN THL 3 AM., Daily and Sundsy) THE SU Of Personal Interest To Washingtcm Residents Mrs. Arthur Newmyer of New Orleans will be the guest of her sisters, Mrs. Milton Kadden and Miss Helen Stras- burger of Fuller Court this week. Mr. and Mrs. Sol Bloom of Charles- ton, W. Va., who have spent the past week at the Shoreham and visting the latter's mother, Mrs. Hannah Kaufman, will return to their home today. Mr. Mitchell David left last week for Fort Worth, Tex., to visit his uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bonwit, and later will go to the Pacific Coast for a stay. Mrs. Ladislaus Detre and her daugh- ter. Mrs early part of the week from a trip to Havana, Cuba Mr. Max Weyl, 2d, entertained at i dinner Monday night in his apart | ment_in the Broadmoor Mr. and Mr Ben Lyon, who spent last week at the Cariton. Additional guests came later for bridge Mrs. David Himmelblau of Chicago came to Washington last week to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs, Mauntrer of Adams Mill road Mr, and Mrs. Julius Wolf returned Sunday from a seven weeks' stay at Miami, Fla Mr. Harry Hahn, jr., who is making brim and brown. pd Below at left. teau with blue We sketched t in the straw different hand-stitched gloves. as biscuit, Glove Morris Cafritz, returned the | in | Leo | Below at right. tent he three ladies styles of these In such smart shades mellow caroub, black and white. HINGTON, his home in New York, is visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hahn, on Twenty-seventh street. Mrs. Louise Harris and her young daughter are in Atlantic City, where | they have taken an apartment at the Riveria for the rest of the season Dr. and Mrs. Harry Lewls were host and hostess at dinner Saturday night | March 5, in their apartment in Ward- | man Park Annex, taking their guests | Iater to Wardman Park Hotel for danc- in fSrs. Florence Richardson of New York is the guest of_relatives in Wash- | | ington. | "~ The donor’s luncheon will take place Tuesday at the Mayflower Hotel at 12:30 o'clock, with an interesting pro- | gram. Mrs. David Alpher is president of Washington Chapter Hadassah, | which is sponsoring this annual af- | fair and for which many reservations have been made, assuring a very large{ attendance for the worthy cause, *phil- | anthropic work in Palestine.” | Miss Evelyn Schloss was among the shingtonians who attended the| Greif-Katz_wedding at the Belvedere | Hotel in Baltimore Thursday night, | March 3. Mr. and Mrs. Greif sailed | on the Aquitania and will spend some | time in Nice, France. D. C., MARCH 13, 1032—PART THR day night. April 2. Many out-of-town guests will be in the party. Mrs. Irving Davidson of Red Bank, N. J.. is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Henry Adler, at 1456 Pairmont street. Sigma Omega Deita Sorority will give its first annual dance at the Arlington Hotel tonight. The Counctl of Jewish Women and the Council of Juniors will hold a mother's and daughter's banquet Tues- day night in the Community Center at Sixteenth and Q streets northwest, at 6:30 o'clock. Miss Miriam Knobel, Dr. George Deutsch and Mr. Robert Rosencrans have returned to their homes in Brook- Iyn, N. Y., after being the house guests of Miss Selina Glaser for several days Mrs. Louis Simon motored to New York Thursday, accompanied by her son-in-law, Mr. Merryle S Rukeyser She is the guest in New York of Mr and Mrs. Rukeyser Mrs. Estelle Steinberger of New York. executive secretary of the National Council of Jewish Women, was at the Willard Hotel last week Purim, which will take place March 22, will be celebrated by the children of the Religious School with an enter- tainment Sunday afternoon March 27. The Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority ben- | | her apartment in the Maj The newest in Spring fashions will be featured by exclusive local shops ang the proceeds from this affair wil go toward the relief of the unemployed of Washington. ) Mrs. Gus Erlebacher has returned | from a several days' motor trip to At- | lantle City. Mr. an 's. Julius Hertzber, last_week in Atiantic City. © Peov Miss Rickie Gans is in Richmond, Va., the guest of relatives, where she has been extensively entertained Mrs. Leonard Schloss spent last | week in Atlantic City, the guest of her sister, Mrs. I Friedlander. and was the speaker at the council Sabbath services at the temple Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Gc | Wheeling, W. Va. who were oo ¢of | Hotel Washington last week, have re. turned to their home. Mrs. Louls Loebl was hostess at bridge luncheon in her apartment Wakefleld Hall Thursday, 12 guests Mrs. Abraham Saks has ret al in | med to| from a four weeks' visit to her daughter in Schenectady, N. Y., and relatives in New York City. The Bicentennial hop of Iota Gamma | Phi Sorority will be held in the Hamil- ‘ | The Pi Tau Pi Fraternity has ar- |efit card party and fashion show re- | ton Hotel Sunday night, March 20, from | ranged for a dance, to take place at the Woodmont Country Club Satur- F Street at Seventh vue will take place at the Carlton Ho- tel Wednesday evening at 8 o'clock 10 to 1 o'clock Mrs. Benjamin Fein has returned National 5100 for Little Women Because we make a huge fuss about them. You see, we are not only equipped to fit the little woman’s figure but to dress her as youthfully and chicly as her slender daughter. entertaining | from 8 week's visit with relatives in New York Mrs. M. Morris entertained 12 guests at an evening bridge last week in her bome at 4725 Ninth street. Mrs. Daisy Lesser and Mrs. Morris | Kaufman were joint hostesses at a luncheon for eight, followed by bridge Friday at the Beacon Inn Mrs. Louis Kronheimer has been visit- ing her son-in-law and daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred J. Goldsmith, in Phila- delphia for 10 days and will return to- day to her home, in Woodley Park Towers. Mr. and Mrs. I. Weinberg of Lexing- ton, Va., have been staying at the Mayflower Hotel while in Washington The engagement of their son, Mr. Emanuel Weinberg, to Miss Sylvia Sherby, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Harry Sherby, recently was announced Miss Sherby is a senior student at Goucher College and Mr. Weinberg is graduate of Washington and Lee University at Lexington. Va. Their wedding will take place in June. Mr. and Mrs. A. Mindlin announce the engagement of their daughter Lil- lian to Mr. Arthur Sussman of Wash- ington and Philadelphia. Mrs. David Wolf is at Wardman Park Hotel for a stay after a visit in Cincinnati Mrs. Nat Wildman of New York is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Goldberg, on Twenty-seventh et. M s. Leon Meyer has_returned to Houston, Tex., after & brother and sister-in-law, .?m' is with her daughter in Houston, ex. S B Argentine Entries Drop. NOS AIRES, March 12 (#.— 584 immigrants entered Arger- J ry and February of 1932 ith 17,367 in the ocorre- g period of 1931, immigration ties announced yesterday. O England @offer House 1742 Conn. Ave. Sunday Dinner, $1.00, $1.25 |} Served 1 to § Weekdays, Te. $1, $1.36 Special Lunches, 35¢ Up Also a la carte JThe HECHT CO. is headquarters It’s going to be a hard job choosing between these DRESSES Ballibuntl, Baku, Sharkskin, Straw HATS Sketched abov kid band and bow, A ballibuntl brim with In black, brown. A baku straw with tucked ribbon bow. Black, A black sharkskin Wat- velvet bows. Brown, too. Millinery Dept.—Third Floor. Van Raalte Fabric Gloves hats above in suede fabric 51 Dept.—Main Floor. brown, Free Parking W hile You Shop Here $1 5.75 U NLESS vou've set your heart already on either the blue jacket dress with its gayly flowered print blouse . . . or the black crepe dress with its cuffs and rosette of white Irish lace. Sizes 1615 to 2414. Dress Dept.—Third Floor. Have You Seen Our New Third Floor? We're wvery proud of our new decorations in red, grey and blue. The COAT Little Women Have Been Waiting for R ] T'S a crepey wool coat with a versatile black kidskin ascot, buttoned cuff sleeves and youthful surplice line. You're in luck if you wear sizes 353—45%. Coat Dept.—Third Floor.