Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1936, Page 40

E—% SOCIETY. About Well-Known Folk In Books, Art, Politics The Ladies of Congress Come Buzzing in With Representative Norton the Queen Bee—Victoria Letter Discovered. BY ROBERT CRAWFORD, days away, but the lady members are already buzzing to THE first session of the Seventy-fifth Congress is only nine the Capital, smart, vivacious, full of pep, with brief cases filled to overflowing with things they mean to accomplish this session. It’s a far cry to those days long ago, when the first woman member of the august body came to town. Miss Janet Rankin was very retiring when in the House and when sworn in, answered “I do” so feebly that she could not be heard two feet away. When she voted against going into the World War, she was almost ostracized by her fellow members, in the country. But she stuck to her guns and hps wielded a vast influence’ with her sex in the peace movement. Mrs. O'Day Made Speech At Peace Conference. ‘The peace movement is rapidly gain- ing impetus in this country, and ef- forts for the maintenance of peace are in the ascendency in the present ad- ministration. Just a few weeks ago Representative Caroline O'Day, New York State’s first Representative at Large, widow of Daniel ODay, a Standard Oil magnate, flew to Buenos Aires to present a petition signed by a million people. Some contretemps with the customs at Buenos Aires pre- vented her delivering the petition in | person to the conference, but she is reported to haye made a fine speech and an excellent impression. | Mrn. O'Day is a Georgian by birth | with a delightful voice which in some ways resembles that of Mrs. Roose- velt. Along with Representative Robert Low Bacon, James Wadsworth and a few others in the New York delega- | tion in the Congress, she is of the gold spoon variety, and while she needs not toll nor spin she has for many years taken an active interest in prison reform and child welfare in | her adopted State. Aside from her work in the peace movement and wel- fare, she has a unique claim to fame | in that she is the only member of Congress who was ever actively cam- paigned for by the wife of a Presi- dent of the United States when in office. When she ran for Congress- woman at large, in 1934, Mrs. Roose- wvelt took to the hustings for her and made a whirlwind campaign that will go down in history as an example of belief in a friend, for she had worked with Mrs. O'Day for some years in | New York and knew her ability. Mrs. O'Day is not only a connoisseur of art, but studied in Paris in the Julien Studios and in Germany. She has a charming daughter, Elia, who is to be with her in Washington this Win- ter. Mrs. Norton Will Renew Her Fight For the District’s Voteless Inhabitants. Ye brave men of the lower House of the Seventy-fifth, look to your laurels for Representative Mary The- resa Norton has come armed cap-a-pie with a well defined program for ac- tion: As the nominal mayor of Wash- ington and chairman of the District Committee of the House, her first sortie in the ring will doubtless be a joint resolution to give the District the vote by means of a constitutional | amendment to provide for national representation. She will perhaps be opposed by Senator Augustine Loner- | gan of Connecticut, who leans to a referendum to determine whether or not the voteless inhabitants of the Capital want the franchise. Mrs. Norton has no children, but since her earliest girlhood she has been interested in child welfare and was one of the prime movers in her State for day nurseries. So she will make a strong effort to humanize—as she expresses it—the Juvenile Court | of the District and modernize it by subsiituting & chancery for the pres- ent criminal system. The Repre- sentative has a great affection for the old way of doing welfare; the way she was schooled for it by her mother, who did not believe in allowing the left hand to know what the right hand was doing, and who would pack & basket with food and necessities and send her daughter forth to some needy family to deliver it—and with the warning that she must do it diplo- matically, with no self-righteous ex- pression. Mrs. Norton has quite the air of a grande dame and very expres- sive eyes. When she walks out on tr~ floor of the House and warms up » ihe debate even the former Rep. - sentative Blanton was known to flinch. Always courteous, seldom sarcastic or o —— ‘29 Smart Fur Treatnient in lovely dyed fox, Pérsian and others ‘98 Magnificent mink, gray fox, Persian and cross fox ‘110 Luxurious silver fox, mink and Persian ARRIVAL OF NEW MERCHANDISE MAKES IT IMPOSSIBLE TO HOLD THIS EXCELLENT COLLECTION OF FINE COATS IN OUR STOCK ANY LONGER. THE OPPORTUNITY TO SELECT AND WEAR A COAT A WEEK AHEAD UNUSUAL A truly beautiful selection—but none too many for a sale like this!- W e suggest you come early, RIZIK - OF THE JANUARY 1213 F St. as well as by thousands of women ironical, she has rather a simple vocabulary that carries force. Representative Edith Nourse Rogers a Conquering Hero. But sound the trumpets, clash the cymbals, for here comes Representa- tive Edith Nourse Rogers of Massa- chusetts, a conquering hero, 43,000 majority in & Democratic year! The lone Republican woman meml of the Comgress. Petite, vivacious, bien soignee, she is brimming full of energy and certainly does not intend to take a back seat because her party is so frightfully in the minority. As a member of the Foreign Affairs Com- mittee of the House she has been the only woman to hold that position. She is also & member of the World War Veterans’ Legislation Committee, and next to the unemployment and indus- trial situation in her State her pro- gram is largely for hospital care and assistance for the disabled men of the World War. | New Democratic Congresswoman a Charmer. How about Mrs. Nan Wood Honey- man, the new Democratic Congress- woman from Oregon, who boasts of her Roosevelt - Republican - business- man-husband, and who was formerly of that gold spoon coterie of Man- hattan to which Mrs. Franklin Delano Rooaeyen and Mrs. O'Day belonged? 8he too was a lily-white welfare worker wh® insisted on going places— in the slums—and doing things for the less fortunate. Except in ex- clusive social circles, she was not known to the East until last Summer when she attended the National Dem- ocratic Convention in Philadelphia as national committeewoman from Ore- gon. She is described as having a soft voice with a bit of a drawl that engages the attention of an audience immediately, and then holds them by her wit and outspoken way of talking. Representative Virginia Jencks of | Indiana will return to the opening session very much saddened by the death of her lovely daughter and only child, Virginia. She and her mother were great pals and it was she who always saw that everything was brightened up and made gay when her mother arrived home after a hard day in the House. Mrs. Jencks, & woman of most distinguished ances- tors who were active in the making of the early history of America, both in war and peace, is the only dirt farmer among the ladies of the House. Flood control is her hobby, as she has seen the effects of several devas- tating floods in her owrr State. Rare Letter Writien by Queen Victoria Just Come to Light. It seems that there is some disap- pointment among the old supporters of the crown in England that the new King George VI did not assume the title of Albert I when he came to the throne. Perhaps the greatest real and most wholesome romance | in the history of the present reigning | family in Great Britain was that of | the late Queen Victoria and her Prince | Consort Albert, who to the last re- mained her Prince Charming. With a tactfulness that has been lacking of late, and a thoughtfulness for his position in the eyes of her people, the old Queen raised Albert from a mere appendage to the throne to a place of force and leadership in the empire. ‘The destruction of the Crystal Palace, recently recalled the intense interest Prince Albert took in -the business and industrial life of the empire, as he was the moving spirit in the great exposition for which the palace was constructed. There has lately been acquired by | Mr. David M. Neuberger of New York | & letter written by her own hand in | P. Neel of Glen avenue, Short Hills, | and the late Mr. Neel, who came from German, in which Victoria speaks pathetically and feelingly of the death Giving You the Advantage An Advalifce Selling OATS 3 Special Groups Formerly Formérly Formerly SALES | FOUND IN THI ROTHERS THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, Among the Recent Brides in the Capital MRS. WILLIAM L. NELSON, Who, before her marriage, was Miss Mary B. Carll. She is the daughter of Mrs. ’Iiuary —Hessle: B.Carll. Y Phato. in New York MRS. Formerly Miss Bertha Kauffman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Kauffman. DECEMBER 27, IRVING RYCHOFF, They will reside —Steftell Photo. of the prince consort, that had occur-‘mz Green. The wedding will be in Res]dentlal News red some 18 months previously. It 1s stated the letter was bought through a private agency in the western part of New York State and is one of the finest examples of Victoria letters in the States. It is addressed to a Iriend, no name given, but evidently royalty, as the Queen signs herself * * * “Your | | Miss Catherine Prichard unhappy sister.” The Queen felt keenly the loss of the love and sym- pathy that had supported her through | 80 many trying periods of her reign, and says * * * “I feel in general how | my strength and my nerves are under- mined by the ever-increasing grief, loneliness, solitude and cheerlessness | of my life—the gaps, the need of as- | sistance, great love is even more keenly felt.” ‘The light that beats upon a throne is cruel and unrelenting and there must be some one to whom one can turn for understanding and sympathy. The twentieth century in such situations does not differ from the nineteenth. E;ngagements (Continued From First Page.) New York Junior League, National Society of Colonial Dames and Daughe ters of the American Revolution, ané of Mrs. Charles C. Nicholls of New York and Lendon and the Missu‘ Adelia and Disne Steers of Wash- | ington. Mr. Neel is the son of Mrs. Walter England and were among the early settlers in Short Hills. Mr. Neel at- | tended Williams College, class of 1930, and is now connected with the Book of the Month Club, Inc. Mr. Neel is a member of the S8hort Hills Club, where he is active on the tennis and squash teams. No date has been set for the wed- ding. Miss Catherine Fox Engaged to Mr. Green. R. AND MRS. MAURICE W. FOX | of Vienna, Va., announce the engagement of their daughter Cath- erine Jeanette to Mr. Martin Lever- $79 to $98 $115 to $145 $145 to $185 NT. of * * * company and of | Washington in June. Miss Fox is a graduate of George} Washington University and a mem- ber of Chi Omega Praternity. Mr. Green is a cadet at the United | States Military Academy, West Poifit, N. Y., and will graduate in June, 1937. Engaged to Mr. Romney. MR AND MRS. HARDY PRICH- ARD announce the engagement | of their daughter Catherine to Mr. Kenneth Romney, jr, son of the sergeant at arms of the House and Mrs. Kenneth Romn!y | A.A.U. W to Hold New Year Party Members of the Washington Branch, | American Association of University | Women, who have attended the old- fashioned square dances this Fall, will | entertain at a New Year eve dance at the club house, 1634 I street, ‘Thursday, December 31. Dancing will | begin at 9:30 p.m. and will continue | after midnight. Refreshments will be served. Dr. Edith Louise Allen is in | charge of arrangements. Other mem- | bers of her committee are Miss Laura | Silsby, Mrs. Willed Crane, who has | been giving instruction in the square dance; Miss Catherine Murray and Miss Clarisse Haile, who will play the piano for the dancing. ‘Tomorrow, following the tea hour. at which Mrs. Noble Boaz will be hostess, Mr. Walter E. Myer, editor of the American Observer and direc- | tor of the Civil Education Service, will | summarize current economic and | political events of the past month. 1 Assisting Mrs. Boaz at the tea tables | will be Miss Winifred Willard, Mrs. G. R. Wilhelm, Mrs. Hampton D. Percy and Miss Mildred Dean. Carried Shell Splinter. Feeling & pain in his shoulder, a | doctor at Copenhagen, Denmark, had it X-rayed and learned that for 20 years he had carried the splinter of | & shell, 3 inches long. which he had acquired in the World War. I Gay Acecessories for a Bright New Year purse gloves bracelet 5.50 These brilliant evening accessories will give your gown that desirable touch of glitter. The handmade beaded purse . . . the 12- button gloves in glace kid . . . the bracelet 5.00 of rhinestones. el (1) 1314 F Street N.W. | Mr. Milton Myers from Pennsylvania rial Africa are to be developed. In Gaithersburg GAITHERSBURG, Md. December | 26.—Miss La Rue Thomas of the Pea- body Institute of Music in Baltimore, | and Miss Nancy Diamond of Arling- | ton Hall, Va., are at the home of their | parents for the Christmas holidays. Other students who are at home now are Miss Mary Mae Jacobs, Miss Mar- | garet Walker and Mr. Norman Jacobs from American University; Miss Evelyn Myers from Goucher College, State University and Miss Julia Ward | from the University of Maryland. | Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Browning of Washington Grove have moved to Washington for the Winter. Mr. and | Mrs. James Burns and family also | have closed their home and gone to ‘Washington for the Winter. | . Forest resources of n'-nch Equato 1024 CONN."AVE. SALE Luxurious Fur-trimmed Coats, Smartly Tailored Formerly_ $150 — $225 $95 —$125 Plain and Fur-trimmed Suits Formerly $79-50 to $150 Now $39.50 to $75 Dresses for All Occasions Formerly $32:50 to $79-50 Now ___%$16-5 to $39.00 Do Not Miss the Wonderful Opportunity of an Adolf Sale 5.00 1936—PART THREE. Dance Given Mr. and Mrs. Far- Sandy Spring. R. AND MRS. A. DOUGLAS gave & holiday dance at their home Christmas night. all of the rooms of the home were | cleared for dancing. A five-plece music from 9 to 1 o’clock, with re!ruh- ments served at midnight, the adjoining neighborhoods, sub- | urban Washington, Wilmington, Balti- | circle from Sandy Spring. Mrs. Newton Stabler held a reunion | With her Mr. and Mrs. Elgar Stabler | and their children of Harrisonburg, Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wil- son of New York and Mr. and Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. Willlam John Thomas | of Clifton had as guests for Christmas | ‘Washington and Mr. and Mrs. Orville | Peters and their son Graham of Chevy | Mrs. Jay Howard of Boston, Ml&l,‘ has arrived at Alloway, home of the Howard was formerly Mis’Mona Jellt- mon, concert pianist. In Nearby quhar Entertain at FARQUHAR of the Cedars Over 200 invitations were issued and orchestra from Washington furnished Guests included friends from l" more, Washington, as well as a llrn* at Sunnyside over Christmas, having | Va; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Howard | James Bathgate of Germantown, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas, 3d, of | Chase, Md. Misses Miller, for the holidays. Mrs. The Misses Miller, with their guen SOCIETY. and Dr. and Mrs. Charles C. Tumble- | York after having spent Christmas son. were Christmas guests of Mr. and | with Mrs. Robison's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles P. Brooke and their fam- ily at Brookegrove. Miss Ann Miller of Montclair, N. J., has arrived to spend the holidays with her mother, Mrs. Robert H. Miller, at the Highlands. Miss Mary Moore Mil- ler ot Washington joined the family | for a part of the week. Mrs. John C. Bentley entertained | at a buffet supper Ckristmas evening. | Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Ladson are | entertaining until after New Year| Mrs. Hazel Langley and her daughter, | Sally Langley of New York and their | sons, Jack Ladson and Tommy Lad- son, students at the University of | Pittsburgh. Christmas day Mr. and Mrs, Ladson were joined by Miss Mabel Boardman, Miss Marie Board- man and Mr. Robert Boardman of ‘Washington. Mr. Hubert Robison and Mr. Wal- ter Speakman have returned to New Jewelry, Rugs, Baskets, Mrs. Prancis P. Robison at Sharon Cottage. Mr. Lawrence Kirk of Bedminster, N. J, spent the week end with his brother, Mahlon Kirk, 4th, at their home, Woodburn, Dr. and Mrs. Jacob W. Bird have | had with them for the holidays Miss Helen Bird and her brother, Nr, J. | Wheeler Bird of Perth Amboy, N. J., Miss Annabel Bird of Washington Joining the family for a part of the holidays. | Mr. and Mrs. Bird have as house guests for several weeks Mrs. J. . Bird, mother of Dr. Bird, and her daughter, Miss Mary Thom Bird from near An- napolis, who are remaining until after New Year. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Wilson have | returned to their home near Sandy | Spring, after having spent several ! weeks in Puertio Rico. Pot- tery and Feather Goods. High- est quality in genuine products at exceptionally low prices. MEXIND STORES 1735 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W. ZIRKIN for FINE FURS DRASTIC REDUCTIONS In Spite of Market Advances This Information Reprinted From WOMEN'S WEAR DAILY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1936 Raw Fur Prices Show Quality for Quality Increases At present the market shows an increase up to 50 per cent over last year's prices on some articles. Mink and muskrat are said to be 50 per cent higher than the prices for the corresponding period last year; wolf, 25 per cent; A large group of Silver and Golden Muskrat, Plain and Trimmed Brown or Black Russian Pony and Caracul | Coats that sold from SI29 to $159. 14 Sealine and Beaver dyed-Coney Coats, in sizes 14 to 44, that sold at skunk, 10 per cent. The market is seen active and meeting the demands of the country collectors. country quotaticns will hold for some time yet It is believed by some brokers that these No one haz- arded a guess as to how much higher the market will rise or how great a rise the market will bear. 12 Hudson Seal-Dyed Muskrat Col'.l and Swaggers that sold at $250 and $275. Large sizes. 6 Black Russian Caracul Coats with self and Silver Fox collars, formerly $350 and $395_. 2 Jap Mink Coats in sizes 18 and 20, that sold formerly at $450_ 2 Jap Weasel Coats in sizes 16 and 18, that sold formerly at $325 ___. 1 Natural Alaska Seal Swagger Coat, size 18, formerly $450. 1 Safari Brown Alaska Seal Prin- cess Coat, size 16, formerly $395__. 2 Brown Russian Caracul Coats, size 18. Silver and Blue ¥ox trimmed. Formerly $295. 18 Lapin-Dyed Coney Swum formerly $69.50 to $95. 1 Eastern Mink Coat, size 20. Por- merly $1,200. 1 Eastern Mink Coat, size 18. For- merly $1,000. A large group of Leopard Cat, Raccoon, Hudson Seal- dyed Muskrat, Russian Fitch, American Broadtail Lamb, Krimmer Lamb, Persian Lamb and Caracul Fur Coats that sold up to $195. Piece Untrimmed All and Sport Coats _ All $79.50 and $89.50 Fur-Trimmed Dress Coats _ Dress Coats Dress Coats All Higher-priced All Remaining Sport Coats, un- trimmed. Formerly $29.75 to $39.75. All Remaining Two and Three med Suits. Formerly $29.75 to $59.75 Fur-Trimmed Drm Coats and Sport Coais All $69.59 Fur-Trimmed Dress Coats All $95 and $110 All $125 and $139.50 Fur-Trimmed Cloth Coats and Suits 1 off 1/, off $42.50 $50 $59.so ' $79.50 $100 Coats prowrtlontely reduced. and Fur-Trim- Fur-Trimmed 15 Fall Street Dresses in crepe. Sizes 12 to 18. Formerly $12.95 to 95 Fall Street $4.95 and Afternoon Dresses, wool, crepe, velvet. Sizes 12 to 46. All shades. 23 Evening and Formerly $16.95 $9.95 Dinner Dresses, in velvet, crepe, metallic, lace and taffeta. For misses and women. Formerly $22.75 to $29.75. ZIRKIN ncorporat 821 14th Street N.W. = $]3.95 No Exchanges Washington’s Oldest Furriers—Established 1885