Evening Star Newspaper, March 19, 1933, Page 27

Capital’s Social Highlights Part 3—10 Pages SOCIETY ‘SECTION he Sunduy Star. ‘WASHINGTON, D. C, MRS. JOHN H. BURKE, ‘Wife of Representative Burke of Long Beach, Calif., spending the Spring at the Broadmoor. Informal Atmophere Permeates Society Here Under Roosevelt Regime New First Lac]y Sets P to Ovation W The + BY SALLIE V. H. PICKETT ‘Washington's new atmosphere is per- fmeating everything and while there is only a gentle ripple of activity in the old social way, there are stories and stories seething with human interest Dbobbing up everywhere. Life seems to have taken on another atmosphere than the mere dining out, though there $s still much Rospitality over the ban- quet board and open doors in embassies and legations, where topics of the day | are discussed. Recently most of the entertaining in these foreign homes has been for artists and other folk of note. ‘The breath of human kindness seems ! to emanate from every source since there are fewer dinner parties and din- ners of merely political trend, and quite unprecedented in the history of Wash- ington was the ovation given Mrs. Roosevelt in her box at the National Theater yesterday morning, where she entertained a small group of small guests to see “Pinocchio.” She responded to a call from the stage and standing in her box expressed her great interest | in the Children's Theater movement. Life has changed almost completely 4n Washington and there is what is termed Franklin Delano Roosevelt at- mosphere which flavors neither of Re- jpublican nor Democrat, just Roasevelt. There was the wedding anniversary dinner at the White House Friday might, a family affgir celebrating the twenty-eighth anniversary of the wed- ing day of the Chief Executive and the ¥irst Lady. Queen Elizabeth of Belgium, who very recently acclaimed the fact that “Belgium is more democratic than ‘America, less ceremonial surrounds the XKing than the President of the United Btates,” spoke from her knowledge of our country when she visited here at the close of the World War, and the ceremonial officers of the court of Bel- gium came on ahead to confer with the ceremonial officers of the State De- partment in Washington to see that no Fules of ceremony for the royal pair| snight be infringed. One finds Mrs. Roosevelt intexested‘ in the National Symphony Orchestra | and declaring her intention of attend- | ing the Thursday afternoon concert in Constitution Hall. Wednesday she will hear Paderewski in his round-the- country concert, the financial returns from which will go through the Red Cross to the unemployed. There is & hope, too, that she will attend the in- goor evening horse show at the Riding Bnd Hunt Club Friday, for it is there Bhe stables her two mounts brought from her New York home. It was in the other Roosevelt admin- Istration that the great Polish pianist was first heard in Washington, and pre- ceding him to the White House was his favorite chair, without which he cannot feel at home a% the plano, Since those «days the chair has acquired a red-hued seat. This folding chair is the most wvaluable part of the artist-statesman’s baggage as he goes swiftly from place to place giving his- benefit concerts. ‘There is & piano in his special car and as it is sidetracked trainmen gather pbout outside to hear him practice. There always is afternoon tea at the White House for those who have left their cards there and even on these occasions Mrs. Roosevelt finds time to undo her knitting bag and take a few stitches. And, by the way, her every- day knitting bag is really an attractive piece of coloring, something after the needlepoint type of embroidery, the yellow, brown or tan shades diffusing 4 8 background and there are the \ recedent by Responding hile Attending ater. colors of gay flowers on it to relieve the somber tones of her toilet. { e | Much as the official 1id is down on | soctal events, there are certain formal- |ities which are not to be waived and the new Secretary of State and Mrs. Cordell Hull held one of the most de- lightful receptions of years past when last week they received the "heads of foreign missions and some officials at a tea at the Carlton. Official residence in hotels has done much to ease the way in entertaining and there is not the restriction on numbers that one is compelled to observe in a private house. With the Secretary and Mrs. Hull entertaining comes easy and the same simple form is observed with them that Mrs. Roosevelt carries out at the White House. ‘To be sure, there are charming events in the diplomatic corps like the re- ception at the Persian legation last week, an event when much interest centered about Ali Kuli Khan, who for long was charge d'affaires for Persia in this city and who is here now com- mercially and not diplomatically speak- ing. Then, too, the charge d'affaires of Egypt, Nicholas, Khalil Bey, has is- sued invitations for Sunday afternoon, March 26, when the celebration of the anniversary of his majesty, King Fouad ‘I, at the legation on Massachusetts avenue will be celebrated and sad is the day when Washington society can- not tip glasses to the health of his majesty. The guests will be from offi- cial and executive circles, the diplo- matic corps, the congressional set and S0 on, New faces help along the congenial atmosphere and at the Congressional Club, in the Capitol galleries, in draw- ing rooms, the theaters and elsewhere one finds a cheerful outlook on life with a particularly pretty bunch of new women in the Lower House of Con- gress. Many of these women are of the new type with careers before them— artists, writers, musicians, lady politi- cians and what not. Of course, it is understood that there will be no cabinet days at home this season, but if one wishes to pay a call and is fortunate to find one of them at home a hearty | welcome is certain. ‘There are literary features of life not to be ignored and quite interesting was Mrs. Sol Bloom's luncheon last week for Mr, and Mrs. John Franklin Carter, the former the author of “Death in the Senate,” and next week Miss Vera Bloom, who figures in Mr, Carter’s story, will be honor guest at a tea given in the patio of the Carl- ton by Mme. Amelia Conti, president of the International Art Forum. LT R T Former Official Family Leaving for East Africa ‘The former Assistant .Secretary of War and Mrs. F. Trubee Davison will leave shortly for East Africa, where Mr. Davison will go in connection with his new work as head of the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Mrs, Davison has been presented with a traveling clock engraved with her name as a token of appreciation for her interest in the activities of the wives of Afr Corps. Mr. Davison was in charge of aviation. The gift was presented by the ladies through Mrs. Berjjamin D. Foulols, wife of the Chief of Air Corps. Senate Ladies’ Club Do Red Crofi! Wofk The Senate Ladies’ Luncheon Club will meet Tuesday. Red Cross work will precede the meeting. ¥ MRS. MARK WILCOX, West Palm Beach, Fla.,, with her husband, Representative Wilcox, at the Jefferson Apartments. . Wife of Rfig{mnmfiu Klc:t of Ce}lna Ohlo, in Washington for the Fete for First Laldy Tomorrow by Women's National Press Club Mrs. Garner, Wives of Cabi- net Members and Others to Be Guests at Stunt Party. ‘With Mrs. Franklin Delano Roosevelt as the guest of honor, Mrs. Garner, wife of the Vice President, the ladies of the cabinet and other additional guests, the Women's National Press Club will stage its annual stunt party and dinner at the Willard tomorrow night. The program bubbles with wit and humor, take-offs on things political as its special theme. Miss Martha Strayer, president of the club, will receive the honor guests, all of whom will be seated at one table, and Miss Bess Schreiner is in charge of the stunt end of affairs. Seated at the guest table will be Mrs. Roosvelt, Mrs. John Nance Garner, Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes, Mrs. Henry T. Rainey, Mrs. Cordell Hull, Mrs. Willlam H. Woodin, Mrs. George Dern, Mrs. Homer Cummings, Mrs. James A. Far- ley, Mrs. Claude A. Swanson, Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, Mrs. Daniel C. Roper, Miss Frances Perkins, Mrs. Willis Van De- vanter, Mrs. George Sutherland, Mrs. Pierce Butler, Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone, Mrs. Owen J. Roberts, Senator Hattie Caraway, Mrs. Clarence C. Dill, Repre- sentative Florence P. Kahn, Representa- tive Edith Nourse Rogers, Representa- tive Virginia Jenckes, Representative Kathryn O'Loughlin McCarthy, Mrs. Edward Everett Gann, Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, Mrs. Ruth Bryan Owen, Mrs. Effiegene Wingo, Mrs. Henry Morgan- thau, jr.; Mrs. Curtis Dall, Mrs. Alvin T. Hert, Mrs. Charles Sabin, Amelia Earhart (Mrs. George Palmer Putnam),} Mrs. H. P. Somerville, Margaret Calkin Banning, Sophie Kerr (Mrs. Under- wood), Mrs. Lawrence Townsend, Grace Abbott, Fleta Campbell Springer, Mar- garet Sanger, Mathilde met. Mrs. Florence Bayard Hilles, Anne McCormick and Mrs, Peter Goelet SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 19, 1933. MRS. JOHN C. LEHR, With her husband, Representative Lehr of Monroe, Mich,, living at the * esgen of B Japanese Consui Is Guest Of Ambassador Debuchi Ambassador of Italy Will Be Host to Company at Dinner in Embassy Tuesday. The Ambassador of Japan and Mme. Debuchi have as their guest the Japa- nese consul in Chicago, Mr. Yoshio Muto, who returns to his post to- morrow. The Ambassador of Italy, Signor Augusto Rosso, will entertain at dinner Tuesday evening in the embassy. The Ambassador of Mexico, Senor Fernando Gonzales Roa,, will be the honor guest at dinner Tuesday of Col. and Mrs. M. Robert Guggenheim. Mme. Bostrom, wife of the Minister of Sweden, is expected to return from New York this week. She is visiting her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Sixten Wollmar, ‘The Minister of Czechoslovaki, Mr. Ferdinand Veverka, has returned from New York where he went to attend a dinner given for Prof. Albert Einstein. The Minister of the Union of South Africa, Mr. Eric Louw, is expected in Washington Tuesday accompenied by Mrs. Louw who has been at her home in ‘South "Afri¢a for several months. Mrs. Louw arrived in New York Fri- day and was met there by the Minister. ‘The Minister of Siam, Phya Subarn Sompati, has returned from several days’ stay in New York. The charge d'affaires of Egypt, Nicolas Khalil Bey, has sent out cards for a reception Sunday afternoon, March 26, from 5 to 7 o'clock at 2301 Massachusetts avenue, in celehration of ‘the birthday anniversary of his majes- ty, King Foud L9 ‘The assistant military attache of the French embassy, Lieut. Col. Emmanuel Lombard, will return to Washington Tuesday from Lexington, Ky., where he was a guest speaker at the University of Kentucky. ‘The second secretary of the Mexican embassy, Senor Dr. Don Rafael Fuentes, will be joined in & month by Senora de Fuentes and their infant daughter, born Thursday, in Mexico City. Persian Diplomat Hosts Before Leaving Capital ‘The charge d'affaires of Persla Mr. Yadollah Azodi has been transferred to Poland, and will leave Washington in a few weeks for his new post, ac- compenied by Mme. Azodi and their young daughters. The diplomat- and his attractive wife will be greatly missed in Washington, where they have made a host of friends since their arrival here on October 17, 1931. ‘The newly appointed Minister of Persia, Ghaflar Khan Dgalal, is ex- pected to arrive in this country shortly. He is prominent in the diplomatic service of his country, having served as Minister of Egypt and Italy. The charge d'affaires and Mme. Azodi entertained at dinner last eve- ning the Ambassador of Turkey, Mr. Ahmet Muhtar; the second secretary of the Turkish embassy, Ussaki zade Bulent, and Ai Gholi Nabil. Today the charge d'affaires and Mrs. Azodl ‘will be hosts at luncheon to & party of out of town guests. Bellevue Hotel. their daughter, staying at the Roosevelt. © Waeh +Seoretary and Mrs, Dern to Be Guests Of Gen. MacArthur Representative and Mrs. Britten Are Hosts at In- formal Supper. The Secretary of War and Mrs. George H. Dern will be the honor| guests at dinner Wednesday evening of the Chief of Staff U. 8. A, Gen. Douglas MacArthur, Representative and Mrs. Fred A. Britten were hosts at an informal sup- per last evening. The Chief of the Protocol Division of the State Department and Mrs. Warren Delano Robbins will entertain at dinner this evening in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Dall of New York, who are guests of the latter's parents, President and Mrs. Roosevelt. Mr. Robins was an attendant at the wedding of the President and Mrs. Roosevelt 28 years ago and he and Mrs. Robbins were guests at the anniversary dinner at the White House last night. Mr. and Mrs. Robbins will be hosts at dinner Wednesday in compliment to Mrs. Vincent Astor of New York, who will arrive Tuesaay for a short visit. Judge and Mrs. Clarence Norton Goodwin were hosts at the dinner dance at the Chevy Chase Club last evening. The company included Sena- tor Arthur Capper of Kansas, Senator William H. Dietrich of Illinois and his daughter, Mrs. Holtoff; Mrs. George Bass, Mrs. Frank Fuller, Baroness von Sternberg, Miss Mary Reynery, Gen. Lorenzen and Mr, David Meyer. Judge and Mrs. Goodwin will be joined by their sons, Mr. MacDonald Goodwin and Mr. Norton Goodwin at the end of this week. They will spend their Spring vacations in Washington. Mrs. Blake Roach of Los Angeles en- tertained at luncheon at the Mayflower yesterday, Ferris Garrett, Mrs. Ewing and Mrs. Porter Dent. Features Wome for n MRS. DONALD C. DOBBINS Of Champaign, Ill., with her husband, Representative Dobbins, and Secretary Ickes to Return From Chicago on Tuesday Former Gov. Nellie Tayloe Ross to Be Hostess at Dinner Thursday for Secretary Pcrkin S. ‘The Secretary of the Interior, Mr. Harold Ickes, will return to Washing- ton Tuesday from a few days' stay in Chicago. ‘The Secretary of Labor, Miss Prances | Perkins, will be the honor guest at dinner Thursday in the pan-American room of the Mayflower of former Gov. Nellie Tayloe Ross. Mrs. Arthur H. Vandenberg, who, fol- lowing the inauguration, made a visit to Grand Rapids, Mich, has joined Senator Vandenberg in their apart- ment at Wardman Park Hotel. Representative and Mrs. Harry W.| Musselwhite and their daughter, Miss | Helen Musselwhite, are spending the week end in Annapolis and will return tomorrow to their apartment in the e Representative and Mrs. Randolph Carpenter of Kansas have taken the house at 3728 Windom piace, where they are established for the remainder of the season. Representative and Mrs. Terry Ouar- penter of Nebraska have taken an spartment in the Broadmoor for the remainder of the session of Congress. Mrs. James L. Whitley has returned to Washington from Rochester, N. Y., and will be at the Mayflower with Rep- resentative Whitley as long as Con- gress remains in session. Mrs. Whitley returned home with her son, Mr. James L. Whitley, jr, shortly after inaugura- tion. Mrs. Burke, wife of Representative John H. Burke, left Washington the first of the week for her home in Long Beach, Calif, where their five chil- dren, John H. Burke, jr.; Jeanne, Jerry, Paul and Rosemary, the eldest now 13 years old, remainded in their home. Staying with the children was their grandmother, Mrs. Anderson, and when the house was damaged in the recent earthquake they fled to Wilmington, Calif, where they are staying with relatives until the damage to the Long Beach home is repaired. Mrs. Burke had expected o remain in Washington until the end of the extra session, but has changed her plans and probably will stay in Cali- fornia until the close of school. Representative and Mrs. Charles Kramer of California have leased an apartment in the Broadmoor, where they are established. lupr-enmmm Mrs. Henry R. Stubbs are at the Chastleton for the remainder of the Spring season. Representative and Mrs. R. M. Dun- can of Missourl have taken an apart- ment in Alban Towers for the Spring season. Representative and Mrs. Tilman B. Parks have as their guests Lieut. Comdr. Lawrence Bischoff, Mrs. Bisch- off and their three children, Marjorie, Comdr. Bischoff has been stationed in China for three years and has been assigned to duty at Great Lakes, Mrs. Herman E. Wells, mother of] April, Mrs. Parks, has with her in her home Mrs. Edward Small of Clayton, Mo. Representative and Mrs. James W. Wadsworth are spending & few days with the latter’s sister, Mrs. Payne Whitney, in New York and will return |to their apartment in the Anchorage tomorrow. Representative. and Mrs. John H. Hoeppel of California are established in {an apartment in Woodley Park Towers, | where they will be until the adjourn- | ment of the extra session of Congress. ‘The Solicitor General and Mrs. | Thomas Day Thatcher have with them ‘thfl}' daughter, Mrs. George L. Storm of New York, who was joined by Mr. Storm for the week end. The marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Storm, the latter for- merly Miss Sarah Thatcher, took place in the Summer home of the Solicitor General and Mrs. Thatcher at” Watch Hill, R. I, August 22, 1932, ‘The Delegate from Hawail and Mrs. Lincoln L. McCandless have taken the house at 3804 Fulton street for the remainder of the season. Mr. John C. Wiley, counselor of the United States embassy in Madrid, has taken an apartment at the Mooring. *‘The former Vice President, Mr. Charles Curtis, was the honor guest at dinner Priday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Martin in their home at Soldiers’ Home, Miss Violet \W’helen I‘ingagea To Marry Mr. W. G. Bowling Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Townsend ‘Whelen, Ordnance Corps, U. S. Army, now stationed at Fort Omaha, Nebr., announce the engagement of their daughter Violet to Mr. William Glas- gow Bowling of St. Louis, Mo. Miss Whelen is a granddaughter of the late Gen. and Mrs. Edward B. Pratt and of Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Whelen of Philadelphia. She attended the Hol- ton Arms School in Washington and is a graduate of Bryn Mawr College and a member of the Junior League. Mr. Bowling is a son of Mrs. Wile lam Walter Bowling and the late Mr. Bowling of Maryland, and is & cousin of Gen, William J. Glasgow, U. S. Army, retired. He is an instructor and an assistant dean at Washington Univer- sity in St. Louis. Maj. Howard E. Snyder and Mrs. Snyder announce the engagement of their daughter, Monica Catherine, to Mr. John George Ball, son of Dr. and Mrs. M. V. Ball of Warren, Pa. Miss Snyder is a graduate of George Wash- ington University, and is now working at the Bureau of Standards. Mr. Ball is a former student at George Wash- ington University and Oberlin College, and is now studying medicine at the University of Buffalo. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Montgomery Hobart, formerly of Texes and now of Washington, announce the engagement of the latter's daughter, Miss Iwilla R. Reed, to Mr. John Griffiths Shields, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Culver Bmeldz of Chicago, Ill. The wedding will take place in the early Summer. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keller Finckel announce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy l’lm:kel anson. to Mr. Charles Henry Brook Ohlo. The wedding will uke pllu h