Evening Star Newspaper, December 9, 1934, Page 63

SOCIETY, Qficers’ Mess Elects fhicers for Year {; - { At Quantico Base Lieut. Col. C. J. Miller Is -Chosen President; Mrs. Arch Howard Wins Hanaicap Tournament. QUANTICO, Va., December 8.—The annual meeting of the Officers’ Mess was held at the Waller Building Tues- day afternoon, when the following officers were elected to serve for the [ ng year: President, Lieut. Col. C. J 1; vice president, Capt. (U. S. N.) William Mann; secretary-treas- urer, Capt. A. T. Lewis. The board of governors consists of Col. Frederick Banker, Comdr. W. J. C. Agnew, Lieut, Col. Maurice Shearer, Lieut. Comdr, T. V. Cooper, Capt. W. F. Marshall and Capt. Chaplain Hicks. Following the election the golf trophies which were won at che recent matches sponsored by the golf club were presented by Maj. Clifton Cates to Capt. W. F. Marshall, club champion; Chief Quar- termaster Clerk James Fountain, hold- er of low gross score; Capt. W. F. Brown, holder of low net score; Capt. W. F. Marshall first flight; Dr. Guy Stahr, second flght; Lieut. A, V. Gerald, third flight, and Dr. W. J. C. Agnew, handicap tournament. The ladies’ handicap tournament sponsored by ‘the elub was won by Mrs. Howard, wife of Lieut. Col. Arch Howard, with Mrs. Hayne Boy- den as runner-up. Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Ross Rowell have returned from their two-month vacation, which they spent touring in Italy and Southern France. Col. Rowell is commandant of the Air- crafts Squadron. Miss Marian Serensen of Rockford, I, and Lieut. George Cloud were married in Washington November 25. Lieut. Cloud is attached to the Fleet Marine Force. Mrs. John H. Russell and Mrs. Emil P. Moses are guests of Mrs. Charles Lyman. Maj. Gen. John H. Russell and Col. Moses are expected to motor from Washington today and will ac- company their wives home. Mrs. Davis, wife of Maj. Ralph Davis of Washington, was a recent guest of Mrs. Lyman. Brig. Gen. Charles Lyman, com- mandant of the Fleet Marine Force, is spending this week in the South and will go on a hunting trip at Parris Island before returning to Quantico. Col. and Mrs. Frank Schwable were hosts at dinner and bridge Wednes- | day, when they entertained Col. and | Mrs. Robert Y. Rhea, Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Sidney Smith Lee, Lieut. Co? and Mrs. Miles Thacher, Lieut. Col. and Spot-Proof Aqua-Sec Flannel Robes $€31fi3 Spot-proof. moth-proof, looking you're hound t the perfect gift rche—a besides! Navy, wine, cc pre-shrunk and so good o conclude you've found nd want one for yourself open or turquoise—white silk cord bound. Sizes 16, small. medium and large. No Phone or Mail (Negligee Shon Thisd Floor, The Hecht Co.) AR Orders LAPIN- THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C, DECEMBER 9, 1934—PART THREE, Mrs. Maurice Shearer, Lieut. Comdr, and Mrs. Clarence Kress, Lieut. Comdr. and Mrs. Arthur Beddoe, Maj. and Mrs. W, C. James, Maj. and Mrs. LeRoy Hunt and Capt. and Mrs. Floyd Bennett. Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Miles Thacher are entertalning the former’s mother, Mrs. J. M. Thacher of Stamford, Conn. Miss Mary Miller Kress has re- turned from Haverford, Pa., where she was the guest of Miss Betty ‘Tryon. Dr. and Mrs. W. Dalton Davis left the station Sunday. Dr. Davis will report to Bremerton, Wash., for duty on board the U. 8. 8. Richmond and Mrs. Davis and her son Billy plan to make an extended visit at Gallatin, Mo., before going to the West Coast. Lieut. Comdr. and Mrs. Clarence Kress have visiting them Lieut. Rob- ert Kresham of La Porte, Pa. Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Arpold Jacob- sen, who have been living at Stafford, have moved into one of the Paris apartments in the village. Miss Emily Magid of Macon,, Ga., is a guest of Lieut. and Mrs. Manly curry. Mrs. Bland Williams of Norfolk is visiting Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Sidney Smith Lee. Mrs. Lee entertained in- formally Saturday in honor of her sister. . Lieut. Col. and Mrs. C. J. Miller gave a dinner party Tuesday in honor of Brig. Gen. and Mrs. James C. Breckenridge. Others present were Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Henry Larson, Licut. Col. and Mrs. De Witt Peck, Maj. and Mrs. 8am Woods and Mdj. and Mrs. Robert Blake. Miss Betty Hicks entertained a party of young people at a matinee dance yesterday afternoon, her guests being Miss Marilyn Bassett, Miss Helen Cheatham, Miss Louise Culpepper, Miss Peggy Erskine, Miss Carmen Ful- ler, Miss Virginia Galt, Miss Bernadine Hines, Miss Emmala James, Miss Bernice Houfe, Miss Mary Bell Lee, Miss Frances McKelvy, Miss Elizabeth Peck, Miss Camille Woods, Miss Ce- leste Shan®n, Miss Virginia Shannon, Miss Margaret Sampsell, Miss Esther Allen, Miss Martha Allen, Miss Peggy Lewis, Miss Leslle Lewis and Miss Louise Buse of Washington: Mr. Rob- ert Armstead, Mr. Bill Paca, Mr. Tommy Cheatham, Mr. Clifton Cates, Mr. John Clement, Mr. David Clement, Mr. Decnald Kendall, Mr. Tommy Evans, Mr. Ted Culpepper, Mr. William Peck, Mr. Ernest Lee, Mr. Sidney Smith Lee, Mr. Robert Plachta, POISON OR NOOSE CHOICE OF KILLER Procedure Is Part of Estonia's New Capital Punishment Law. TALLINN (#)—A choice between the gallows and the “poison cup” for persons condemned to death is a part of Estonia’s new capital punish- ment law, agreed upon after long study. The poison must be self-adminis- tered, and the victim, seated alone in the death chamber, with the draught on a table in front of him, will have five minutes in which to take him- self out of the world by his own voli- Mr. Robert Lewis, Mr. John Wilson,y tion. Mr. James Wilson, Mr, Billie James, Mr, Robert Lowell, Mr. James Lowell, Mr. Max Smith, Mr. Raymond Kapp, Mr. George Knapp, Mr. Robert Sul- livan and Mr. Richard Sullivan. Lieut. William Willis has returned from his leave of absence which he spent with his parents in Georgia. Lieut. Col. and Mzs. Lowry Stephen- son and their son David have re- turned from a recent trip to Phila- delphia. If after five minutes the condemned as not steeled himself to suicide, he to be taken to the gallows and hanged. Full preparation for hanging will be made in each instance, the chance to imbibe a lethal drink being offered as a last-minute alternative, after the cul- prit has had the benefit of clergy. Capital punishment is itself some- thing new for Estonia. In the past the death penalty has been meted out only for offenses calling for a court- :Llrr‘!‘ll'll. with firing squads and secret Under the new code only certain kinds of murder are punishable by death, with sharp distinctions as to motive. While legally in effect, the code has had no test, since the nation ’:h Iumler a form of military dictator- p. CUT DOWN ON LIQUOR Sweden's Drinking Bill Shrinks . by $552,000. STOCKHOLM (#)—Official figures showing less liquor consumed in Sweden last year than in the pre- ceding 12 months say that the na- tion’s drinking bill shrank by $552,000 to $45,250,000, while per capita con- sumption dropped from 1.35 gallons to 1.17 gallons. WHERE TO DINE. On the Richmond Highway Two Miles Alexandria of The Home-Cooked Food Breakfast—Luncheon—Dinner Dinners, 75¢, $1, $1.25 SOCIETY. Ancient Canoe Found. Believed to have been used in 500 B. C., a canoe has been found during excavations at Toome, Northern Ire- land. WHERE TO DINE. BEACON INN 1801 CALVERT STREET SUNDAY COURSE DINNERS 65e Half Fried Chicken, Roast Duck, Roast Turkey, Steaks From 12:30 to 8 COLLINGWOOD | TEA HOUSE o T MT. VERNON MEMORIAL \ HIGHWAY ,, Overlooking the Potomac | Luncheon Tea P Dinner %rv/ /,"‘f«: = g 5 NOON TO 8:30 On the Historic Estate of the late Mark Reid Yates E—11 WHERE TO DINE. HISTORIC HADDON HALL ON_RICHMOND HIGHWAY NOON_TO 8 0'CLOCK 7 MILES FROM ALEXANDRIA e NS ABELL, Hostess 0. Phone Alexandria 2683 g 2-Pc. CHENILLE AND BOUCLE DRESSES at this amazing low price \ _$8.'88 In Three Smart New Styles Trimmed (dyed rabbit) AVELVET WRAPS $]€3£m MONDAY ONLY A copy of a much higher- priced wrap—with all the smartness retained in spite of the remarkably low price! Of fine black velvet, warmly interlined and lined with white crepe. Sizes 14 to 20. No Mail or Phone Orders (Third Ploor. The Hecht Co.) Aqua Blue Sage Green Chinese Coral Marine Blue Brown—Rust Gold N\ The distinctive “Cat Tail” Tie Frock sketched and two others, one with a turned-down collar with hand-crocheted edge . . . the other with a stunning rolled Monk’s collar. lacey weaves . . . all prising detail at this price ! All in newy hand fashioned—a sur- Sizes 14 to 20. (Sports Shop. Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) BUY YOUR FUR COAT IN THIS RARE SALE Tune in on WRC tomorrow morning at 9:15. Come with Betty Lane behind the scenes of The Hecht Co., and learn what we’ve done in preparation for Christmas on the Budget Plan Here’s the Plan: 1. Lay-By. Small down payment, balance in intermediate payments. 2. Liberal Credit. Small deposit, balance, plus small carrying charge, in monthly payments. Sealine (dved rabbit) Kidskin ® Russian Cat ® Caracul ® Muskrat . (dyed rabbdit) American Beaverette Broadtail (sheared lamb) (Third Floor, The Hecht Co.) DINNER, 85¢ Other Dinners at 75c and $1.00 1634:CONN-Ave) BROOK FARM 6501 Brookville Road (At Taylor Street) Chevy Chase, Md. Wlsc. 4566 Open All Year D{l)/fz'me MATELASSE Designed for the Little Woman $ ‘I 0.95 Note the clever way in which the white trim- ming on this peplum frock adds height and slimness to the “little woman”! This and lots of other styles de- signed to fit and flatter sizes 161, to 24%. Peacock and royal blue, black and brown. (Thrift 8hop—Third Floor— The Hecht Co.) TAKE THE ESCALATORS TO THE THIRD FLOOR » F Btreet at Seventh 2 T echit Go.