Evening Star Newspaper, January 1, 1937, Page 23

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SOCIETY. THE EVENING S TAR, WASHINGTON, D. -C, FRIDAY, JA} TARY 1, 1937. SOCIETY. B3 At-Homes of Official Hostesses Anticipated by Members of Society First Offi01al At- Homesf Of the Cabinet Hostesses Wednesday of Next Week Mrs. James A. Farley and Miss Frances Perkins Will Be First to Observe Day at Home. HE official days at home of the cabinet hostesses, for-the T most part, have been. definitely decided upon. Mrs. Cordell Hull, wife of the Secretary of State, was not present at the luncheon given by Mrs. Roosevelt when the at-homes were discussed and her days naturally will not be set until her return from Argentina about the middle of the month. Mrs. James A. Farley, wife of the Postmaster General, will receive in her apartment at the Mayflower Wednesday afternoon from 4 until 6 o'clock, and Miss Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor, will also observe her day at home that same afternoon. On Wednesday, January 13, Mrs. Claude A. Swanson, wife of the Secretary of the Navy; Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, jr.,, and Mrs. Henry A. Wallace, wife of the Secretary of Agriculture, will receive in their respective domiciles. Mrs. Daniel C. Roper, wife of the Secretary of Commerce, will receive Wednesday, January 27, at her residence on Woodland drive. Mrs. Harry H. Woodring, wife of the Secretary of War, will receive on Wednesday, February 3, and Mrs. Morgenthau’s second day at home will probably be on this same afternoon, Mrs. Homer S. Cummings, wife of the Attorney General, has not definitely decided on the dates for her at-homes. The second days at home of most of the cabinet hostesses will not take place until after the Lenten season. The Senoritas Trucco, daughters of the Chilean Ambassador, Senor Don Manuel Trucco, gave a supper party last evening at the embassy in honor of Senorita Maruca Sacasa and Senorita Gloria Sacasa, daughters of the former President of Nicaragua and Senora de Sacasa. The Senoritas Sacasa, who have many friends here, made while their father was Minister at this post, arrived yester- day from New York, where they now make their home, and will be guests at the embassy for 10 days. The Ambassador of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Mme. Troyanovsky gave a New Year eve party at the embassy last night for members of the embassy staff. This afternoon a New Year party will be held for children of members of the stafl. A large decorated tree was set up for the children and plans made for a real jollification. There are about a dozen children in the families of officials attached to the embassy. The Turkish Ambassador and Mme. Ertegun were hosts at din- ner last evening at the Chevy Chase Club, entertaining in compli- ment to their house guests, Mrs. Walter Duncan and her daughter, Miss Marjorie Duncan, of London. The Italian Ambassador and Signora Suvich, who have been in the North for the holidays, will return to Washington today. The Swiss Minister and Mme. Peter will entertain a small com- pany at tea this afternoon. The Panama Minister and Senora de Boyd, with the secretary of the legation and Senora de la Guardia, moved yesterday from their apartment in the Mayflower to the legation on New Hamp- shire avenue. Senator and Mrs. William Gibbs McAdoo observed New Year eve at the Shoreham Hotel last night. They had as their guests the Military Attache of the French Embassy and Mme. Lombard and the Senator’s son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Brice | Clagett. Representative John R. Mitchell from Tennessee has returned to Washington and taken an apnrtment at the Hotel Raleigh. Representative James F. O’Connor mnewly-elected Congress- man from Livingston, Mont., has arrived in Washington and is occupying a suite at the Hotel Raleigh. The Assistant Secretary of the Treasury and Mrs. Stephen B. Gibbons, with their daughter, Miss Anne Gibbons, and Mr. Richard Hill Reid celebrated New Year eve at the Shoreham. The second secretary of the Brazilian Embassy, Senhor Decio de Moura, went to New York for the New Year eve celebration, Joining the other members of the staff. They will return tomorrow. Members of the Ecuadorean boundary delegation were at a large table at the Shoreham last night, including the Special Am- bassador for the duration of the conference, Dr. Homero Viteri, with Senora de Viteri and their daughter, Senorita Rosita Viteri; also Dr. and Senora Alejandro Ponce Borja and Dr. and Mrs. Jose Vincente Trujillo. Lieut. Comdr. R. Botta, U. 8. N., and family have come from California and are making their home at the Martinique for an indefinite stay. Lieut. Comdr. Botta will be connected with the Navy Department. Lieut. Edward Sigerfoos, U. S. A, and Mrs. Sigerfoos, are i N THURSDAY NIGHT, Decem- ber 31, 1936, Mrs. Evalyn spending a few days at the Martinique before going to their new stauon, Carlisle Barracks, Pa. Col. Fahnestock Here With Bride for Visit Col. and Mrs. Snowden Fahnestock have come from their New York home for a visit with Mrs. Fahnestock’s mother, Mrs. James M. Beck, widow of former Representative Beck of Pennsylvania. Mr. Mueller Here From Detroit Home Mr. Edward C. Mueller of Detroit has come to Washington to visit his parents, Maj. Charles R. Mue]ler, jr., Medical Corps, U. S. A, and Mrs. Mueller in their apartment in the Chastleton. ol 5 Clearance Sportwear & Principals in Washington’s Outstanding Holiday Functions Miss Anne Child, daughter of Mrs. Edmund W. Pavenstedt and the late Richard Washburn Child, former Ambassador to Italy, who was presented to society at a tea Tuesday. New Year Mrs. McLean Gives Celebrated Outstandmg Ball of the Season. Walsh McLean entertained at dinner followed by a ball at Friendshlp, her estate on Wisconsin avenue, the first large function she has given for some years. The question is asked, “Was the party a success?’ They always say the proof of the pudding is in the eating, so the answer is that on January 1, 1937—come ‘he dawn and even later—sounds of music, gay laughter, more music, jazz, swing and waltzes continued in the lovely old house as the guests refused to leave the very, very magnificent party —probably the largest and best of its kind in many moons. What more can one say in reply to that question? Before the ball Mrs. McLean, who wore for the occasion an extremciy smart, but very simple black crepe de chine dress trimmed with emerald green, around her neck the famous Hope diamond, gave & dinner for over 300 with her young daughter, Evalyn Washington McLean, and her two sons, John R. McLean and Edward B. McLean, jr. The party besides celebrating the coming of the new year, was also in honor of her son, Edward, who will pe 21 years old on the thirtieth of this month. The guests were seated at small tables and the decorations were gay and original and very much in keeping with the holiday season. Gold satin was used as table covers and poinsettias and other blooms of & reddish hue were everywhere—brightness and fulness permiated the entire mansion The dinner was perfection in everv cheer- | Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. White of Middleburg, Va., who were hosts at a recent debutante ball at the North Wales Club in Warrenton, Va., Bettina Belmont. for | | | sense of the word, including 300 odd | place cards. In the other rooms many Wwhite flowers were used with the addi- tion of a few palms. The two sons of the house have moved over to the Shoreham Hotel to Act as hosts to & number of out-of- town friends who have been put up there, but Evalyn, the daughter of the house, who was looking very tall and attractive in a dark blue satin frock with & full skirt, remained at Friend- ship, where she has several friends spending the week end The porch and portico have been glassed in, which idea Mrs. McLean has had for some time, and, with the walls painted 2 soft green, hung with green vines and green curtains in the windows, the appearance was that of two extra rooms. The two New York orchestras, which were imported for the occasion, could be heard in the most remote corners of the house with the aid of loud- speakers. Various rooms were reserved for bridge and poker, but it did not seem that there could have been many amusing themselves at those sports, as the assembled company went in for Sidney Walker Rawlings. Mrs. White's daughter, Miss “Woman Official | Miss Frances Hildegarde Rolfes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Edward Rolfes, who announce her engagement to Mr. dancing with eclat. was used for dancing, and all along one side was & buffet. There were the most, effective white satin curtains in 50 called, to which had been added a circular extension, where the other orchestra was located. Windows, hung with off-white damask curtains, line one side, and on the opposite side of the room are mirrors. The lighting LIMITED QUANTITIES OF EACH ITEM and in many cases Dresses and more than 14 off. Coats, OF FALL AND WINTER APPAREL AND ACCESSORIES Reductions average in some instances less than 14 off, on others 1/ off Suits The dining room | that room with a fascinating gold de- | sign, and beyond is the lovely porch, | DRESSES Street, Afterncon end Evening $7 03$721 Formerly §16.95 to $39.95 FUR TRIMMED AND TAILORED SUITS $18 %68 Formerly $29.75 to $110 All Sales Final Accessories 4 Twin Sweaters_____ 1.00 Originally 2.00 28 Single Sweaters__ 1.50 Originally 2.00 and 4.00 37 Silk Blouses. Originally 3.00 and 4.00 13 Street Bags______1.00 Originally 2.00 and 3.00 14 Street Bags Originally 3.00 end 5.00 Formals 18 Silk and Wool Dresses ___ ____.7.88 Originally 1495 21 Silk and Wool Dresses _ _ ___.11.88 Originally 1695 te 29.95 4 Dinner and Formal Gowns _._ 8.00 Originally 1498 9 Dinner and - Formal Gowns .__10.00 Originally 1695 end 1995 7 Dinner and "Formal Gowns___12.00 Originally 1695 to 2995 Furs 9 Fur Trimmed Sport Coats _19.88 Originally 29.95 and 3995 12 Furred Dress Coats _._49.95 Originally 6995 2 Men Tailored Suits______6.95 Originally 1095 5 Fur Trimmed Dress Suits, 49.95 Originally 69.95 1 Fur Trimmed Dress Suit, 39.95 Originally $9.95 2 Black Blocked Lapin Coats, $35 Originally 49.95 and 59.95 ¥ Seol Dyed Coney Coats .. 74 Originally 385.00 and 89.50 a reddish glow. In the doorway be- tween the two rooms hung a large sign bidding the guests a very happy new year of 1937, A new feature at Friendship is the little pine paneled bar. On glass shelves against a mirror background stood bottles of vintaged wine and rare liquors appropriately caked with the dust of ages. Bright green leather rhlirs hrge lnd smll nnd A fevl | Miss Laura Amonett Gordon, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Boyle Gordon of Braddock Heights, Va., presented her to society at a tea dance at the Mayflower durmq the Christ= mas holidays. ——Hesslcr Studzo Photos. ‘Those assisting Mrs Ross will bc . | Mrs. Arthur Vandenberg, Mrs. Alva ; Plans Recept:on | Adams, Mrs. Frank Bohn, Mrs. Burke ’ FOI’ Tomorrowismcnu. Mrs. Harold Marsh, Mrs. Joseph Horgan, Mrs. De Priest Larner, 'HE director of the Mint, Mrs. Nellie | mMrs. George Ross, Mrs. Edness Kim- Tayloe Ross, will entertain tomor- | ball Wilkins and the Misses Margaret | row from 5 to 7 o'clock at her apart- | McMullen, Mary Senate Howes. Doro= ment in the Dresden in honor of Miss | thy Haney Letts, Marian Shouse, | Cynthia Parker of Atlanta, Ga. Herson, | Maria Whitehurst and Marjorie | Bradford Ross, will Teceive with her. Dempman. Actods I'mm the White’House, HHY-HDflmS HOUS SIXTEENTH AT LAFAYETTE PARK WASHINGTON ,D.C. Center of Actwmcs -a fip“ o for Diplomatic, Official and Social Washington Reflecting the standards of todey Magnificent bedrooms from $3.50 bedroom end beth from $10.00 Perm: application After improvements Jan. 1s bination livi ing room, conference room and bedroom 17x28, ovenocmng the White House. Moderate monthly ren . MGETROPOLITAN 2260 . Beginning tomorrowv at 9:15 A.JM. Our Greatest January i Reductions of 25% * BBl3% *ON OUR ENTIRE STOCK OF “GOWN SALON,"” SPORT COATS COSTUME SUITS MILLINERY EVENING WRAPS KNIT WEAR Ee g T * * * * * * * * * * AFTERNOON, DINNER AND EVENING GOWNS. FURRED DRESS COATS ERLE-MAID FROCKS A Group at V2 Price At their original prices they were extremely good values . . . at the reduced prices they present en exceptional opportunity to mal unusual seving on stunning Erlebacher fashions. Sizes for women, misses, juniors, little women. Original price tags remain, with reduced prices clearly noted. STREET, Erlebacher 1210 F St. N.W.

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