Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1934, Page 22

-~ SOCIETY. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 17 SOCIETY. OCIETY Mrs. Roosevelt to Accompany President for Lighting of Community Tree Christmas Eve. Mrs, Henry C. Spruks and her children, Henry John, 2d, and Jean Stewart, who, with Mr, Spruks, will spend the holidays Scranton, Pa., with Mr. Spruks’ parents, Mr. Spruks is connécted with the State De- in Live Your Happy the platform being; erected in Lafayette Square, where the community Christmas tree stands and which the President will light Christmas eve at 5:10 o'clock. The lighting of the tree will follow a program of Christmas music by the United States Marine Band. Invitations have been issued by the President and Mrs. Roosevelt for the first of the State receptions this sea- son which will be in honor of the members of the diplomatic corps in ‘Washington. The reception will be given Thursday evening, January 3, at 9 o'clock. Yesterday Mrs. Roosevelt was as- sistant to Santa Claus, when she dis- tributed gifts from a giant tree in the Tompkins Square club house of the Boys’ Club of New York. More than 600 boys of the East Side were in the company. Mrs. Roosevelt is spending a few days in New York and will return Sunday in time to keep the engagement with crippizd children who will be entertamned by the Kiwanis Club of Washington. The club will give its annual Christmas party Sunday afternoon at 2:20 o'clock in the Roosevelt High Schodl, the honor guests being the crippled children and others invited are the children of members of the club, and Mrs. Roosevelt will assist in the dis- tribution of gifts from the tree. ‘The Ambassador of France and Mme. de Laboulaye were hosts at din- ner last evening, their guests includ- ing the Ambassador of Poland, Mr. Patek; the Ambassador of Spain and Senora de Calderon, the charge d'af- faires of Belgium and Princess de Ligne, the Undersecretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Coolidge, the Assistant Secretary of State and Mrs. Sumner Welles, Mr. and Mrs, Adolph Caspar Miller, Lieut. Col. and Mrs, Edwin M. Watson, Mrs. Tracy Dows, Mrs. George Cabot Lodge, Sir Willmott Lewis and Lady Lewis, the first secretary of the Brit- ish Embassy and Mrs. Wiggin, the secretary of the Polish Embassy and Mme. Moscicka, the third secretary of the French Embassy, Comte de Leusse, and the attache of the em- bassy and Mme. Saint. Secretary and Mrs. Ickes Guests of Assistant Secretary, The Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Harold L. Ickes will be the honor guests of the First Assistant Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Walters at THE President will' be accom- panied by Mrs. Roosevelt to the reception they will give Saturday, December 29, from 5 until 7 o'clock at the Hotel Roosevelt. Senora de Alfaro, wife of the Min- ister of Panama, will not receive this Friday or the following Friday, but will again receive after the first of the year. The United States Ambassador to Argentina and Mrs. Alexander W. Weddell, who have been at the Carl- ton for the past few days, left this morning for their' home in Richmond, Va., where they will spend Christmas. Mr. and Mrs, D. Lawrence Groner have as their guest for the holidays Mr. Groner’s brother, Mr. Duncan Groner. Mrs. Groner entertained at luncheon today in honor “of Mrs. Breckenridge Long, wife of the United States Ambassador to Italy. Yester- day Miss Elizabeth Shouse and Miss Marion Shouse, daughters of Mrs. Groner, entertained at tea in honer of Miss Christine Long. Of interest to old residential circles of Wi will be the tea given vhis afternoon from 4 to 7 o’'clock, when Mr. and Mrs. Absalom Waller will present their daughter, Miss Louise Waller, to their friends at their home on Wyoming avenue. The color scheme of the dining room will be white and green and will be bright- ened by bowls of red roses. The debutante will wear a white tulle dress designed with an off-the- will be trimmed with touches of emerald green. She will also wear a shoulder bouquet of yellow archids. Assisting the bud will be Miss Ruth ley, Love, Miss Silvine Clagett, Miss Mary Wrisley Brown, Miss Mary Howes, Miss Margaret McMullen, Miss Betty Marsh, Miss Randolph Richardson, Miss Marjorie Dampman, Miss Helen Potts, Miss Anne Potts, Miss Mary Ellen Cremen, Miss Betty Cremen, Miss Mary Katherine Bentley, Miss Margaret Speir, Miss Mary Catherine Spinks and Miss Anne Barrett. With Mrs. Waller will be Senora de Alfaro, wife of the Minister of Panama; Mrs. Daniel C. Roper, wife of the Secretary of Commerce; Mrs. eppard, Mrs. W, W. Howes, Mrs. Alfred A. Wheat, Mrs. John Gar- land Pollard, wife of the former Governor of Virginia; the Baroness von Below, Mrs. Norman Underwood, Mrs, Nathaniel B. Bial, Mrs, George J. Newgarden, Mrs, Albert Pike, Mrs. Joseph Ogilvie Shumate, Mrs. Mac- pherson Crichton, Mrs. Landra B. Platt, Mrs. Carl Droop, Mrs. Neitah King, Mrs. Joseph Horgan, Mrs. Ralph Hallet and Mrs. William Laird Dunlop, jr. Following the tea Miss Waller will entertain 60 guests at a buffet supper after which they will go to the Wash- Hotel. Comdr. and Mrs. Willlam Peter Mull were hosts at & dance last eve- ning at the Mayffower, when the lat- ter’s daughter, Miss Mary Damon, was formally presented to their friends in the Capital. Preceding the dance Comdr. and Mrs. Mull entertained at dinner in the Chinese room of the hotel for Miss Damon and her out-of-town guests, including Miss Emily North King, Miss Jane Wilbur, Mr. John Wilbur, Mr. William Wilbur and Mr. North Fletcher of Warrenton, Va.; Miss Betty Mackenzie of Providence, ington assembly at the Shoreham | partment. —Underwood Photo. e ————————————————————————————————————————————————————— R. I, and Mr. Charles Sturgis of Bos- ton, Mass. An interesting and unusual feature of the dance, which was given in the grand ball room of the hotel, was the selection by the hosts of a group of their friends, headed by Rear Admiral Harley H. Christy, U. §. N, to escort their guests to the receiving line and make the presentations. Assisting Admiral Christy were Capt. Henry L. Dollard, U. 8. N.; Dr. Frank Govern, Mr. Donald Deveau, Mr. William Wil- bur, Mr. John Wilbur, Mr. Wilkam Laird Dunlop, 3d; Mr. Frederick Hunt, Mr. William Sweet, Mr. North Fletcher, Mr. Humphrey Daniel, Mr. th | William Blum and Mr. Homer Tatum. Miss Damon was dressed in a white gown of slipper satin made with a very long train and she carried an arm bouquet of American Beauty roses and lilies of the valley. The bodice of her gown was embroidered in the front with rhinestones and cut extremely low in the back. Mrs. Mull wore a black velvet gown, the upper portion of white chiffon heavily encrusted with rhinestones. KAPLOWITZ THE COAT AND SUIT SPECIALTY SHOP ON THIRTEENTH STREET BETWEEN EANDF DRESSES SPORTSWEARsGOWNS The Store of the Christmas Spirit. SATURDAY KAPLOWITZ DAY NEW FASHIONS FOR HOLIDAY FESTIVITIES SEMI - FORMAL FORMAL GOWNS FORMAL WRAPS 10 15 19® The largest collection of Fine Gowns in the Nation’s Capital. WOMENS MISSES JUNIORS LITTLE WOMENS LARGER WOMENS EXCLUSIVE APPAREL SPECIALISTS KAPLOWITZ ON THIRTEENTH STREET BETWEEN EANDF DRESSES®SPORTSWEAR'GOWNS The Store of the Christmas Spirit. YEAR-END SALES AFTER CHRISTMAS SAVINGS EFPECTIVE SATURDAY — FINAL REDUCTIONS, PRICES WILL NOT BE LOWERED AFTER CHRISTMAS. COATS FOR THOSE WHO KNOW AND DEMAND THE BEST, ]5 T0 29 The largest collection of Fine Coats in the Nation’s Capital. WOMENS MISSES JUNIORS | LITTLE WOMENS LARGER WOMENS EXCLUSIVE APPAREL SPECIALISTS KAPLOWITZ DuLIN @ MARTIN Connedicut Ave.and " Storewide Discounts IN ANTICIPATION OF OUR EARLY REMOVAL Illustrated China and Classware The “Meadowbrook’” Dinner Pattern A fine quality thin white china. Rim of plates are fully decorated with panels in the soft tan shade so smart today, filled with floral sprays in lovely colors. Gold edge; half-matt gols handles, An open stock pattern of great charm. SERVICE FOR EIG H?—with cream soups—74 PIECES. C SPE- $90.00 The “Georgian” Table Crystal An unusually fine reproduction of a stately old The skirt had a slight train, Her flowers were calla lilies. Poinsettias and evergreens were used on the table in the Chinese room and also for decorations in the grand ball room and presidential dining room, where breakfast wag served. The United States Minister to the Union of South Africa, Mr. Ralph J. Totten, and his mother, Mrs. James B. Totten, were entertained at tea yesterday afternoon by Maj. and Mrs. George Oakley Totten, jr. The arty was given in one of the large apartments at 2633 Sixteenth street, a building which Maj. Totten moved from K street, near Fifteenth street, to its present site, The house was formerly the home of the late Mr, and Mrs. B. H. Warder and although the interior Msj. and Mrs. Totten were assisted by the former’s sister, Miss Eva Tot- ten, and among those who presided Mme. Bostrom, Slippers $3.95 Cross your two strips of w) for lounging i Toss. of the clever mules 8¢ $3.95. h Senora de Alfaro, wife of the Min- ister of Panama: Mrs. Wiliam H. King, Mrs. Dion Williams, Mrs. Daniel C. Devore and Mrs, Mary Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Hamilton, jr, and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel H. Kauffmann gave a dinner party last evening at the Chevy Chase Club in honor of Miss Stellita Stapleton, debu- tante daughter of Mrs. D. C. Staple- ton, Other guests included Miss Lou- ise Piquette Alexander, Miss Betsy Rowan, Miss Diana Rowland, Miss Emily Maddox, Miss Dorothy Haney Letts, Miss Peggy Mathesan, Miss Dol- ly Fleming, Miss Janet Harrison, Miss Suzanne Hill, Mr. Rudolph Kauffmann, 2d; Mr. Godfrey Kauffmann, Mr. John L. Hamilton, Mr. William Mitchell, Mr. Edgar J. Orme, jr.: Mr. Richard Lunn, Mr. Prank §. Hight, jr.; Mr. Joshua Evans, 3d; Mr. Grant Boss, Mr. Daniel O'Donahue, Mr. Charles A. McKenney, jr.; Lieut. Frederick W. Coleman, 3d, S. A; Mr. Tinsley Adams and Mr. Horace Peters. Fol- Mrs, Flood, widow of former sentative Henry D. Flood, has from her home at Manassas, Va., , with her daughter, Miss Eleanor Flood, is staying at the National Woman' Democratic Club for the holidays. Mrs. Flood and her daughter will en- GIFT Department Open a Charge Account Lovely Negligees— Pocket- bool — Gloves — Hose — Perfume Seventh and F Streets hilipsborn {4 D ELEVENTH ST. - BETWEIN F 4G ghe'” love Gowns $2 Give her an intimate gift of a lovely silk gown, lace trimmed or tailored, in so many lovely styles. Fabric gloves are one of the most popular gifts, both Kay- ser and Van Raalte make; many attractive styles. Street Floor. Something new! Rompettes Practical Flannel Robes $ 3.95 A warm reception awaits these all-wool flannel robes, with silk braid or contrasting Street Floor. A grand qift! In These “Rich” Stars of the Evening! The “Juanita” Gleaming white $12.50 The “Riviera” Show your metal! Silver or gold kid sandal with in- step-slimming T strap. f STREET AT I0TH=- x * For Him * Men'’s Leather WaII Wallets of quality—nearly every man would welcome one of these with real eathusiasm. Genuine ostrich or seal leather . . . 10-kt. gold corners . . . initialed free . « . wrapped as a gift. R Zipper Dressing Cases $7.50 Here’s the Perfect Gift for the man who travels. Select leather case equipped with ten useful fittings and a zipper fastener. Black or brown case. Georgian design with deep cutting. All s 1 pieces are carried in open stock. l 3 SPECIAL, EACH.......cc0000ttcsncsnane Other China Dinner Sets Juliet 64-pc. Servicefor8......$26.55 Princess 74-pc. Service for 8. ...$37.00 Fleur-de-Lis 66-pc. Service for 8, $44.55 Rosalie 74-pc. Servicefor8.....8$35.55 Lakme 74-pc. Servicefor8.....$42.75 Adelphia 107-pc. Service for 12.$62.55 Other Earthenware Sets . . . . . .810.3_5 up In the FURNITURE SECTION-—First Floor Many unusual furniture values for Christmas giving and home furnishing in SOFAS— LOUNGE CHAIRS—OCCASIONAL CHAIRS—WING CHAIRS—SECRETARIES—DESKS— mRRMOD E%Rs—bc END TABLES, NESTED TABLES, LAMP TABLES, CONSOLE TABLES, COM- . ete. Lapin (cony) Jacket $20.50 Itll be a merrier Christmas for her when she snuggles into a stunning fur jacket of Third Floor. Hickok Belt Sets Up above you'll see a double sur. prise for him. A fine cowhide leather belt with a Hickok sterling silver ini- tialed buckle plus a cocktail shaker top that fits any glass. 1314 F Street N.W. * Always welcome! Kayser Hosiery |15 Lounging Pajamas $]0-95 Please your lazy friends She can always use more with luscious pajamas to de- stockings, so play safe with light their leisure hours. Satin gift hoslery. These are and moire sketched. sheer, plus serviceablel Street Floor, Street Floor.