Evening Star Newspaper, April 13, 1933, Page 26

B—10 = S, “tane THE EVENIN( + STAR, WASHINGTON, D. €, THURSDAY. |comed by the President in the White i House—at the New Year reception. Be- ! fore this begins specially bidden guests of the official world are received, the PRASE OF HODVERS [ Recalls Four Years of As- : sociation With President and First Lady. This is the tweljth of a series of | % daily artieles in_which Mrs. Dolly | Gann, sister of Charles Curlis, Vice President in the Hoover adminisira- | tion, is giving remmiscences of ier & interesting experienccs in polities | :and society in Washington. BY DOLLY GANN. ' When my brother Clarles Representative in Congress and 1 wa Jearning my way zbout, all guesis s the White House entered the front dool hecked their wraps on the first foor gnd proceeded to the blue room. rosi- | dent Theodore Roosevelt added the 1 was & st gorridor, and for a long time the ma- | 1at entrance, | No social functicn in Governmert m to introduce a friend without Pl o G gien that culrance. | circles is entirely social. ‘Tne official | advance notice, provided the President gometimes waiting hours . -1(1 Te. |and political aspects are in the back- | had time. He was polite, s und. r gh‘nfi\“;l few dignitaries were BEIg €| pround, if not predominant. President | such cireum tances; but his spare eive & Hoover, until the pressure of business minutes were fow, and not many When brother became a Senator. We j..cume too great. had & de ly receptin | clansed b Tore he bade the piics: h;d cards 1"=‘““‘l:" \"":"l‘::r"m“‘;‘l’“; | at noon. at which c.t_zens from all over good-by whence we went by eleva {the country had opportunity to mect P ; yeceiving line on the drawing room |jyr 7 : S The White House Hosess. floor. When he became Vice President, | Social entertainments at _the White| The ady of the Whie House, too, we again entered the front door AN | House are the index and guide ot social | learns 1o regalae her appointmens, the President’s aides escorted us up the | wachington, The dates for the Presi- | 1f -le X frem a regular grand staircase to await in the oval|gent's dinners and receptions are an- | sche. u'e s son Any foom the coming of the President and | pounced at the bezinning of each sea- | one who wish's to call must | Mrs Hoover. g _lson, just after Coeress is convened in moke the eng through he With these minor changes in the rou- | pecember. I deubt if the constitu- 1 s cretary nd who to architectural the fine of approach, du alterations or rearrangement building's interi ferences in reception methods, accord- ing to the taste of this or that occupant ©f the White House. i Z In the Hoover administration the tabinet members and their wives were according to rank in the oval | e Vica President at their head. | announced the President and . who passed down the line oted eact on. One evening “The President and was overcome with embarrassment. Mr. Hoover came %o his rescue instantly, remarking that a natural error, as the Coolidges had been in the White House so long The gre-ting: r ¥ Bownstairs, the 2 followe ) Tying the Amer 00! An aide #nd Mrs avy men c and the Pres- | fdent's flag ) the President and Mrs. | Hoov br elf, the Sec- | retary of Stimson and | the other crs with their | wives. As we reached the lower floor | the ine Band sounde=d four flour- | ishes for the President and all of us | stood still. Then they played “Hail to ! the Chief.” Proceeding into the blue | room, the President and Mrs. Hoover crossed the floor and turned around, Whercupon the waiting line of invited uests began to move past them. When the reception was in honor of the diplomatic corps, the dean and his wife were received first, the Ambassador Introducing the members of his staff in turn and the lady ding by. The ther Ambassadors and Ministers went hrough the same ceremony, following : #>ch other according to rank-—and rank upon length of service in | ons were made by the chief | and naval aides while the other | stood at attent The two | Bidos chief aides might be married; all the Fost wore bachelors. At one reception T missed Gale Poindexter, son of the former Senator who became our Am- bassador to Peru. Inquiring what had happened, I was informed that Gale Pad married. That ended his career #s a junior eaide. At one time the wife of the Vice! dent and all the women of the Zabinet stocd in line with the President #nd his wife at receptions, the hus- bands behind them. I felt sorry for the men, marooned behind that line for hours. I don't remember who al- tered the procedure. Whoever did it made a good change. Pleasing Innovation. Mrs. Hoover was responsible for a leasing custom at reccptions. When he end of the line was in ight the band ck up “The Blue Danube Waltz” This was a signal for the Vice President and his hostess and all the cabinet group to assemble in the Fed room and wait there, ready to all in behind the President and Mrs. | Hoover for the march upstairs. Light fefreshments were served on the second floor until t s: Bight. Meanwhile the band downstairs | g!a d for those who wishcd to dance n east room. Before the music $topped the President, his wife and most of the cabinet guests had called ft the end of a day. The dancing w gonfined to those better able to siznd juch gayety, with fewer responsibilities n_the morrow 2 With minor variations such is a firmal evening reception at the White ouse. For the last one in the recent 8dministration Mrs. Hoover Beveral children, who stood whe: rould see ¢he pi the grand s invited e they dential party descend £ In"the 1 Fefreshments were served at all vening EAH(‘IA(‘Y‘.\, and this prec t was fol- wed in the Wilkon poriod. It W Jater discontinued and has not been gevived. & The President’s diny governcd ’y the same ru denc., thouzh here n code. Tae reason the necessity of orcer. Hoover entertaincd more han any one else who | House. At bled in mo.mced companied cop. when | Siam and | table ani | to Lady Tsabella | in honor of the | nner was followed | hundred or more | ived in_the | i m, ti in the c end of the ar at the White | , the President | - the first to leave. | is_the_public_wel- _/ NO CHANGES SHORTEST RUNNING TIME NO.LOCAL STOR DELAYSS TR £ Philaphia | Richm'nd and Lundreds of ouler it « ite—or phione NATIONAL 1721 GREAT EASTERN BUS“‘U;l;“l,LAk T 1119 'H' ST., N.W. 2% oTEL ANNAPOLIS Hi REAT EASTERN <2» bussystem Rp I e or, have been slight dif- | ing in January, will make any change. Probably the dates will be fixed about the same time, and the announcement of them will merely precede rather than follow the opening of the session. Vice President and cabinet members L In courtesy to the President and his participating as if at a formal evening reception. FPirst in line are members of wife, and for reasons of practical the diplomatic corps, then Senators and | efficiency, hostesses in official Wash- Representatives and ranking officers of ington plan few entertainments for the Army and Na At noon the high ofii- evenings pre-cmnted by the White cials go to the diplomatic breakfast in Iiuu an invitation to which is re- the Pan-Amel n Union, given by the garded 25 a command. No hostess, Secretary of State. At 1 o'clock the even if politeness and tradition were no President and his wife receive the public. involved, w.uld like to have her guest Thousands shake their hands. list depleted, as it would be if she pre- sumed to issue invitations conflicting Youngsters Put' One Over. with the presidenial schedule. Even Another party is the Easter Monday if the White House belatedly arranges egg rclling. All the children of Wash- g lcss formal afiair, not included among ington are welcome, but no grown-up is these announce other arrangements supposed to come without & child. It is give way. Once. when my lusband said enterprising youngsters earn many end I had invited a number of dinner quarters by brin7ing in unattached gucsts, reecived gn invitation to ac- elders. Mrs. Hoover invited a limiied company the Coclidges yachting. We number of young folk into the Waile can eled cur dinmer, and our friends House, giving them orangeade and un.ierstocd. cookies. ‘The children carried baskels 7Those who make personal calls on of eges. Mrs. Hoover had her backel. the Chief Execut.ve have appointments too. and exchanged an ezg Wwith each il ahead, as a rule. There are many small guests plion . however. The visitor who An annusl outdoor event at the kpew Pr Hoover even a Etecutive M:nsion for yoass. since it g ger ame to see him on rea! was started b’ Pr Wilin, has busincss, did not find entranes to the beon the garden 1 for dsabl-d ative it 'Ra st veterans. The P greets the demonsir i a and 7 those | the velerans. My brother, myself, made & po'nt of gt noing gathcrings, shakng bhands with & soldiers m sitima Eenaiors, Representatives or the Presi. dent's secretaries found him neither distant nor annoyed if they asked per- i sumes unon o'd fere with the rule tional amendment bringing the national i islators together for their firsi moct- | ‘e For 80 years the world's frremcst Bockseller BRENTANO’S continues to serve WASHINGTON as the Headquarters for ALL BOOKS 132z F Street X.w.—Randolph 4581 OPEN DAILY FROM 9 TO 5:30 Going Away Easter? Week-End Case 34> Gladstone $14-9° If you're going away this Easter.’ you're lucky in more ways than one. Travel and Hotel rates have been reduced and the prices on luggage are way down. Imagine this gen- uine top-grain cowhide week end case with cv-silk moire lining at $4.95. All sizes in ck or brown. And this solid leather strap- in-catch gladstone bag—a really h quality bag at only $11.95, e full cut 24inch size. 131 F STREET N. W HOW WILL YOU TAKE YOUR COCKTAIL : OXFORD— UL @Quz, | Lucinda on the 115 lust . .. 12.50 Are we to blame if this love- ly L. Miller creation goes to your head and you order it in every single one of these delightful Spring shades! I. MILLER N.W. 1222 F St |and sympathetic, more gentle n his ! manner. Save for Abraham Lincoln we have considerate or unfamiliar with the un- ceasing strain upon a mistress of the | White House. | Mrs. Hoover's efficiency and talent had no other President who gave so | for organization served her well; She |much of himself to the dutles of his | | office, or who in his personal relations knew how to arrange her days, and her | ol Tore considerate. Sensitive to an | system was maintained with such skill extreme, he did not show his inner self | :d tact that p o hed to the crowd. Without exception, ho S SETTIE S e iy 4 P ing | €¥eT. he was the idol of those who for tme. Hor custom of receiving yorkeq close at his side. The intimate groups st tea almost daily made i asscciales of Herbert Hoover never posible for her to entertain a great found him lacking in the human touch. number. E.ery new mistress of the White Housc leaves there traces of her person- aliy. I have no doubt Mrs. Franklin D. Rocsevelt will make many pleasing additions and alterations Perhaps no adwinistration ever Swift's = b b, furni hed a Erosident and Vice Presi- H 12% dent b tier nown in Washinzton than || Premium ams C Mr. Hoover and my brother. Both had been temiliar fgur.s 1 the Capitx) and when they were iustaled the inhabi- | LARGE SWEET BREADS. . 65¢ ian.s got none of the thrill that com from sizitg up a newcomer. We of th FINEST TURKEYS m. 25¢ Curtis family had known the Hcovers i i < they arrived. After 1923 we am ndmaten. 1 win || JUMBO SQUABS. . ... .65¢ h> coun £s o whole couid have had cpporturit v e > SPECIAL PRICE ON The puolic evidently never knew President Hover as he was. While the HOT HOUSE BABY LAMB conception cf his ability as &n organ- FOR EASTER pread afar, it became apparent e part of the population, in- lc ny members of Congress, ap- praised him onlv as an administrator. He was pictured by his crities as the machin>-like had of the huge Gov- ' crnment maclune, able to comprehend | end direct its ecUvitles, but coldly a ‘That appraisal was remote from 1 have known no one so kind it Un 810-818 Expe 1% Misses’ and Children’s Dressy &> Easter Coats —PFur-trimmed s5m Never so many smart styvles for girls of 7 to 14 and 2 to 6 and never such values—in all our long his- tory! Coats to delight all the yvoung folks——prices to give their mothers a corresponding thrill. NOTE THIS PARTICULARLY—the group contains 22 beautifut sample coats in size 16 only, made to sell ior $8.98, but included with all the rest at 98. Girls’ Easter Coats Sizes 7 to 14, 2 to 6 years. 98 2. g “Kate Greenaway” Dresses 1% and *1° including detachable scarfs throws, stancing collars and other iavorites. Alluring styles and fine workmanship would lead vou to place them at several dollars higher in price! Of fine, lustrous broadcloth. Organdy yokes and vestees, organdy collars, pique collars, puffed organdy sleeves, damnty ruffles. Gay prints and stripes. Children’s Easter White Calfskin One-Strap Style White-and- L Brown Oxford with Moccasin Toe Note the smart lines of the two models sketched. Smart, comfortable shoes with Jeather soles and rubber heels. Sizes 8'z to 11, 111, to 2.—pecond Floor. —Raglan Sleeve Polo Coats —Tweeds With Jaunty Scarfs Chocolate Egg FREE With every pur- chase in our Chil- dren’s Dept. | nd fancv tops in rayon- CHILDREN'S SOCKS—Rayon- New Shipment “Whoopee” Sacks Girls’ aiid Boys’ Nationally Famous = 25¢, 35c and 50c Socks 3 Pairs for 50c mixed, silk-and-rayon, lisle and mercerized half socks, anklets. . ~ocks and boys' mixed, le and mercerized cot- half socks, anklets and acks. The all-popular anklets in pastel shades and tan with fancy colored tops. Sizes 8 to 10. What a bar- Candy stripes, solid colors 8 zolf hose. All sizes, 1 2 Pairs for 25¢ gain price. Picot-Top Silk 44 Hose 2 Pairs for 85¢ Silk hosiery of teautiful qual- ity full fashioned and excel- lently finished. Sheer chiffon and service weight. Plenty of greys, beiges and tans—a color range that includes taupe mist, fox grey, dove beige, sun beige, suntouch, sungleam, chulker, ochre beige, deausan, hula, etc.— Street Floor, Pair One of the many styles sketched. Satisfaction Since 1859 JNGS PAL and all colors. new fame to King's Palace millinery service. Misses’ & Children’s Charming Easter Hats, 49c to $1.98 Assortments, styles and values for young folks no less exciting than those for grown-ups! in all styles and colors.—Street Floor. APRIL 13, 1933. And they must know what the real Hoover is like. . (Tomorrow: Hostess in a Democracy). Copyright 1 by North American News- peper Alliance and Dolly Gann. | Eenesaee s o i McCaggs in Divorce Suit. RENO, Nev., April 13 (®) —Louis B. McCagg of a socially prominent New York family was sued for divorce on grounds of cruelty here yesterday bv Mrs, Katherine W. McCagg, whom he married June 27, 1922, QUALITY FOODS Specially Priced for Friday and Saturday EASTER . laree ‘ s fgies 89cpot BLACK GIANT JERSEY LONG ISLAND CAPONS . . .1 35¢ DUCKLINGS 1. 19¢ COFFEE . .. .. 25¢ TELEPHONE PEAS cliomi s 25¢ J. B. SPUND’S MARKET 3421 Connecticut Avenue Phones, Cleveland 4400-1-2-3-4 “The Purity of Our Merchandise Is Guaranteed” | til 9‘-nglock Saturday Night, April 15th Seventh St. NNW. s ct King ishionable straw and every All head si Hundreds of Dashing Newcomers Ready for Friday! Easter COATS Fur-trimmed and Tailored Models in Wonderful Variety N\ WY NN W N\ Gre A\ N Even better coats than Second Floor. News To Startle All Washington! Lovely New Easter Dresses Flat Crepe Rough Crepe Printed Silks Solid Colors Combinations we've ever shown at come in a COMPLETT to 20, 38 to 44, 46 to shopper may be perfe fitted. v clude white organdy flowers, bows, pins and c Figured and floral desigs solid colors of grey, Eleanor blue, buckles. rose and green. Second Floor. ust Arrived.! Two Immense Groups—Hats Palace to do the unexpected! Easter almost here, this time-honored millinery presents a wonderful new special purchase of q in every f fashionable model —-at prices every value-wise shopper will welcome. Black An opportunity that adds those created such enthusiastic buying in recent weeks! Puffed Sleeves . . . Elbow Sleeves Capes . . . Boleros . . . Jackets Smart New Necklines One Model Shetched Not only are these quite the loveliest dresses o that every E is proval. Shown in gra: white kid, with perforations; New colors and meeting with enthusi priced all Irene” tic ap- blue or $850 styles in the silk , beige, pinhole Hosiery at 75c and $1.00 pair 000 Easter Hats!| orth $3, $4 & $5 Hundreds of 2% With center ity hats King’s Palace is setting new records ui selling with this remarkable group of quality coats—every coat a master- piece of style and good workmanship. colors—and black. Sizes 14 to 20, 38 to 52. , blues, tans—all New and Utterly Different Styles—and Never Such Values! Smart COATS Every Coat Cut Full. All Sizes 88 14 to 20, 38 to 48 $ which have New arrivals are in smart mannish, throw and scarf styles—in all colors and black. Just see them—you’ll marvel at the values! Ne For Dress Parade O 95 hey ster Trimmings in- , dots and vy, beige, Easter Neckwear Large Bows Straws, softies— Still Greater Values! Boys’ Active Service! A 63 Piquant New Styles In 49c Bibs Ascots Collar and Cuff Sets Complete the Easter costume with smart neckwear at a real saving. All the favored nov- elties in organdy, taffeta, crepe and satin—in white, eggshell and popular colors.—Street Floor. Smart Hats Sailors, teaus, turbans—in plain and fancy straws. All head sizes, and black and all colors. A thrifty spe- cial! 88¢ Wat- brims, $ w Shipment! 4-Pc. Suits 3.95 Better fabrics, better tailor- | ing than we've ever beiore been able to offer at or near this price. Handsome new mixtures and brown cheviot to dress every boy smartly ior Easter. Coat, vest, two pairs knickers or one pair knickers and one pair of long trousers. Sizes 8 to 16, Blue Cheviot & Tweed s A .95 Suits New and wonderful measure of | suit value to surprise both the boys and their mothers! Coat, vest and two pairs lined_knickers. Sizes 8 to 16. Chocolate Egg FREE! - —With Every Purchase In Our Bo;s' | Department. Street Floor. r