Evening Star Newspaper, April 2, 1937, Page 25

SOCIETY. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1937. SOCIETY. * B—3 Social Entertainments Varied as Spring Season Gets Under Way Dinner, Lunch and Tea On White House Book For the Coming Week Executive Mansion to Be Scene of Several Entertainments—Diplomatic Notes of Interest. HE President and Mrs. Roosevelt will entertain at dinner Tuesday evening at the White House. The dinner will be followed by a program of music in the east room. Mrs. Roosevelt will entertain at luncheon Tuesday, when her guests will be the cabinet hostesses, and cards have been issued for tea Wednesday afternoon at 4 o'clock at the White House. The Attorney General and Mrs. Homer S. Cummings will entertain at dinner this evening in celebration of their eighth wedding anniversary. Later they will take their guests to see “The Great Waltz.” The French Ambassador and Mme. Bonnet will be guests of honor at tea Thursday afternoon, April 15, of the Newspaper Women’s Club. The tea will be given in the headquarters of the club in the Admiral at 1640 Rhode Island avenue, which was the French Embassy some years ago. Sir Firoz Khan Noon, high commissioner at London of the government of India, has arrived in Washington and is stopping at the Wardman Park Hotel. He is the official delegate from India | to the World Textile Conference being held here next week. The chief of naval operations and Mrs. Willlam D. Leahy were the honor guests at dinner last evening of Rear Admiral and Mrs. william S. Pye in their home at 2346 South Meade street, Arlington, Va. The other guests at the dinner were Mrs. Albert Niblack, widow of Admiral Niblack and a sister of Mrs. Leahy; Baroness Nina von Below, the Naval Attache of the German Embassy, Rear Admiral Robert Witthoeft-Emden; Rear Admiral and Mrs. Walter Anderson, Rear Admiral and Mrs. Alfred Johnson, Brig. Gen. Hugh Matthews, U. S. M. C., and Mrs. Matthews and Mrs. Pye’s brother, Capt. W. Norwood Briscoe. The first secretary of the German Embassy, Herr Ernst Wil- helm Meyer, has left on a trip south which will take him into Mexico. He will not return to Washington until the middle of May. Col. and Mrs. Jonathan M. Wainwright will have as week end guests at their residence at Fort Myer, Maj. and Mrs. John Het- tinger of Charlottesville, Va., who are here for the showing of the pageant, “Hoof Prints,” which opened last night at the Fort Myer Riding Hall. Col. and Mrs. Ora Jason Cohee and their daughter, Mrs. Flor- ence Cohee Parker, and her young daughter, Patricia Ann Parker, moved yesterday from 3434 Oakwood terrace in Washington, where they have been living temporarily, to take up their new quarters at Fort Myer. Col. Cohee, who recently arrived from Fort Sam Houston, Tex., where he was post and division chaplain, has taken up his new duties as chaplain at Fort Myer, relieving Chaplain Ralph C. Deibert, who has gone to Panama. Chaplain and Mrs. Herbert Adron Rinard entertained last eve- | ning at the Rixie Mansion in Virginia in honor of Mrs. Rinard’s mother, Mrs. Catherine S. Rentz, who will leave soon for California to visit her son, Comdr. George S. Rentz, chaplain of the U. S. S. West Virginia of the Pacific Fleet. The guests were Col. Alva Brasted, chief of chaplains of the United States Army, and Mrs. Brasted; Chaplain and Mrs. Cohee of Fort Myer, Dr. N. Gould Wickey, secretary of the Lutheran Board of Education, and Mrs. Wickey, and Dr. Hepner, professor at the Lutheran Theological Seminary in Japan, and Mrs. Hepner, who are spending Dr. Hep- ner’s sabbatical leave in Washington. Maj. H. Fraser of Stoke Poges, England, and Mrs. Fraser, who are visiting in this country, are stopping at the Wardman Park Hotel while in Washington for several days. Maj. and Mrs. Arthur Thayer have with them for the week end at their quarters on the post, Mrs. Scott Piersoll, who arrived today from her home in Margate, N. J. Mrs. Spriggs, wife of Lieut. Comdr. Alva J. Spriggs, who, with her husband, will sail early next month for the Orient, has left for Philadelphia, where she will be the guest until April 10 of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hey, jr. She will be joined then by Lieut. Comdr. Spriggs and they will leave imme- diately for Los Angeles, where they will visit with Mrs. Spriggs’ mother, Mrs. Peter Toomey, at her home there. They will sail from San Francisco around May 8 on the President Wilson for China, where Lieut. Comdr. Spriggs will await further orders from the Navy Department. Mrs. Dabney Waters, jr., wife of Lieut. Waters, U. 8. N., has returned to Washington from Norfolk and will spend two months with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. McGehee, at their home on Cleveland avenue, while Lieut. Waters is on a cruise to South America. The President Is Enthusiastic Spectator at Society Circus President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, with his military aide, Col. Edwin M. Watson, right, and the commandant of Fort Myer, Col. Jonathan M. Wainwright, on the left, shown standing “at attention” during the playing of “The Star Spangled Banner,” which brought to a close the col- orful Society Circus at Fort Myer last night. The show will continue through Sunday. Miss Barbara Gatins Engaged to Marry Mr. James Curtis, Jr. OF UNUSUAL interest to Washing- ton is the engagement announced by Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin K. Gatins of New York and Wyndyway, Rumsan, N. J.; of their daughter Barbara Hope to Mr. James Freeman Curtis, jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Freeman Cur- tis of New York, Washington and ‘Willomere, Roslyn, Long Island. Miss Gatins attended Miss Hewitt's School in New York and made her de- but in 1935-6, and is & member of the Junijor League. She is a granddaugh- ter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Jason Waters of Philadelphia, and the late Mr. and Mrs. James Francis Gatins of Atlanta. Mrs. Alexander Mercer Biddle and Mr. Caleb Fellowes Fox of Philadelphia are her great- aunt and uncle. She is a niece of the Marquise de Meyronnet de St. Marc of Cannes, France; Mrs. James Brazen of Beverley Hills, Calif.; Mrs. Howell E. Jackson of Darien, Conn., and Mr. Joseph Berens Waters of this city. Mrs. Bayard Dominick Stout is her sister. Mr. Curtis attended Aiken Prepara- tory School, was graduated from Mid- dlesex School in 1934 and attended the University of Arizona. He is a grandson of the late.Gen. and Mrs. Greely S. Curtis of Boston and the late William A. Merriam of St. Paul, one-time Governor of Minnesota, and the late Mrs. Merriam. Mr. Curtis’ | father was Assistant Secretary of the Treasury under President Taft. Miss Pauline Curtis and Mrs. George Her- | bert Bostwick are his sisters, and Mr. | Frazier Curtis his brother. At the present time Mr. Curtis is with the | Manufacturers’ Trust Co., in New York. He is a member of the Racquet and Tennis Clubs. Miss Waldman Engaged to Wed Mr. and Mrs. Ferdinand Waldman announce the engagement of their daughter Flora Edith to Mr. Robert T. Reid of Baltimore, Md, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Reid. Miss Waldman is president of Pi Delta Chapter, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, at University of Maryland. A Costume’s Best CLASSIC BRETONS in Light Weight FELTS Young, chic, flatter- ing and easy to wear. Ideal for sports and business. Look ot the trim styes! Take o good squint ot the beau- tiful detail! Note the fine quolity fur felt —and you'll realize why “hat-conscious” women come to HARRIS'. diamonds . . . in settings of exclusive design. Priced from $99 up. CON- - VENIENT TERMS. o . No Interest—No Carrying Charge April Fool Dinner Party HE April Fool was present at the dinner party which Sena- tor and Mrs. William Gibbs McAdoo gave last evening in the supper club at the Shoreham, and the April Fool was prominent in the gifts provided for the guests which | were distributed by Santa Claus. He | also was an April Fool, for when he turned his back he no longer was Santa Claus, but a graceful, sylph- like girl in a whijte bathing suit. The gifts were rubber cigars and combs | and all manner of jokes. The guests were seated at a T- shaped table, which had low mounds‘ of early Spring blossoms, yellow pre- dominating, and here the guests re- ceived their gifts and the host read several fake and amusing telegrams. During the dinner Senator McAdoo presented Senator Alben W. Barkley, & ‘keynoter” at two conventions, but the entrance of a workman with ladder and hammer, who set at once to pound against the wall, prevented any | speech. Senator and Mrs. McAdoo stood together to receive their guests, the hostess wearing a becoming gown of black lace, simply fashioned and hav- ing a bolero jacket with short puffed | sleeves and she had a shoulder bouquet | of gardenias. As the guests entered they were given verses which gave| clues to their dinner partners. These | were cleverly done by George Creel, who was among the guests last eve- ning. The President of the Philip- pines was accompanied by Mrs, ‘Quezon, who arrived earlier in the day from the islands. Mme. Quezon's verse read: “How fortune smiles! Pacific winds Have blown across the sea A flower from the blessed isles ‘To grace our company.” ‘The President and Mrs. Quezon were hosts to Senator and Mrs. McAdoo when they flew to Manila Ilast | Summer. Senator Hattie Caraway’s verse read Friend Is Its Hat Senator and Mrs. McAdoo Hosts at Gay Fete Enlivened by Quips. “Within the Senate pearls of thought Are strung in whirls and swirls; Your lady leaves them to the males But she, too, has her purls.” Miss Mary Cowles was identified by, “Pronounce your lady’s name one way ' And it is what monk’s wear. Another way and it is what Newcastle's tourist bear.” Senator McAdoo's two daughters, Mrs. Brice Clagett and Mrs. Prancis Taylor of New York attended the| party accompanied by their husbands, their verses reading, for Mrs. Clagett: Of the two daughters of our host The one for, your right arm Would be the picture of her dad If he had looks and charm. Mrs. Taylor: Lo, two McAdoo girls are here And each one is a prize; But she that you have drawn this eve Comes in the smallest size. Mme. Lombard, wife of the military attache of the French Embassy, who accompanied him to the dinner party, (See DINNER, Page B-4.) 'Navy Yard Officers’ Give Dance Tonight The commandant and officers of the Navy Yard will be hosts at & junior dance to be held at the sail loft this evening at 9 o'clock. This dance is the annual Easter junior dance. The final dance of the series given annually at the sail loft at the Navy Yard by the commandant and officers will be held Friday, April 9, at 10 JUNIORS AND HAVE A SPECI be here Fourth an New suits hats, shoe: want you Choose either smar this GOT light beige. new ent ascot and belt. faste H. Bastedo, at the horse show 1 spectacular show will go to the of Fort Myer. Miss Ruth Simpson Married at Noon To Mr. Caldwell| THE wedding of Miss Ruth Martin Simpson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Martin Simpson, to Mr. Kenneth William Grant Caldwell, son of Mr. | and Mrs. John S. Caldwell of Sayre, Pa, took place at noon today at the Metropolitan Methodist Episcopal | Church. Those attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. John S. Caldwell of Sayre, Pa., father and mother of the groom; Mr. and Mrs. L. Martin Simp- son, jr. father and mother of the bride; Mrs. Charles F. Young and Mrs. C. W. Wells of Baltimore. Miss Suzanne Shepherd was maid of honor at the wedding and Mr. James Cald- well of Sayre, Pa., was the best man. After a short wedding trip through the South Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell will make their home in Fort-Howard, Md. Mrs. Caldwell is a graduate of Amer- fcan University ahd Mr. Caldwell of West Point Military Academy. Following the wedding the mother |of the bride entertained at luncheon at the Shoreham for members of the bridal party. |High School Alumnae Will Give Silver Tea The alumnae of Holy Trinity High School will give a silver tea at the noon from 4 to 6 o'clock. CHIC YOUNG MISSES, GIRLS AL LOVE FOR GARFINCKEL CLOTHES... tomorrow when our d Sixth Floors will be the busy scenes of new showings for the style-minded young set. , dresses for day and evening, Greenbrier sportswear, the most attractive Spring coats, s and accessories. We to see them. JULIUS GARFINCKEL & COMPANY F STREET AT FOURTEENTH of two t combinations in attractive REDIN- E navy with blue or black and A feature is the pleated skirt. Pat- leather trims the Zipper ning finishes the costume to . perfection. 25.00 Mrs. Roosevelt with the President’s naval aide, Capt. Paul home of Miss Agnes du Fief, 3301 O ||[[f[] street, in Georgetown, Sunday after- ||| |! I/ ast night. The proceeds of the recreation fund and relief fund —Hessler Photos. Bankheads Entertain At Joint Reception Yesterday Afternoon 'HE Speaker of the House and Mrs. | Willlam B. Bankhead and| Speaker Bankhead's brother and sis- | ter-in-law, Senator and Mrs. John H. | Bankhead of Alabama entertained at | & joint reception yesterday afternoon | at the Chinese room of the Mayflower. ‘The hosts greeted their guests at the entrance of the Chinese room, which was decorated with pink and | lavender hydrangeas, yellow calla lilies | and Japanese iris and pink and lavender snapdragons in tall vases. Mrs. William Bankhead had on a gown of brown crepe with a frilled tulle Washington Residential SocialNote Former Official Joins Family in New York. HE former executive assistant to the Secretary of the Treas- ury, Mr. Walter J. Cummings, joined Mrs. Cummings in New York today. He was accompanied by their sons who have been at Sea Island Beach, Ga., with him for several weeks. Mrs, Alvin T. Hert, who has been visiting Mrs. E. Hope G. Slater at Palm Beach, is en route to Washing- ton. Mr. and Mrs. W. Forbes Morgan entertained at a dinner dance last evening at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in New York for Mrs. Otto H. Kahn, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Dewey, Count Marib di Zoppola, Mr. John Beck and Mr, John D. Kennedy. Mrs. Edwin Clifford and Miss Helen Clifford have returned to their resi- dence in Georgetown after & trip to Bermuda. Mrs. Montet, wife of former Repre= sentative Numa F. Montet of Louisi- anna, entertained at a luncheon at the Congressional Club yesterday, honoring Mrs. Johnny Mack Brown of Beverley Hills, Calif, who Is spending the week with her sister, Mrs. Foster Holman, and her sister= in-law, Mrs. William Foster. Mrs. Brown is the wife of Johr Mack Brown, former all-Ame: foot ball player from the Un i of Alabama. He is now a motion picture actor in Hollywood. Among the guests present at y Branch, Mrs. James Craig Peacock, Below, Mrs. Edmur South Trimble, Mrs der, Mrs. La Noue M King, Mrs. Robert Wa liam hmitt, Mrs. Homer S, Mrs. Barge L. Hartz and Mrs. J. B. Hutson. Mrs. Dorothy M Retirement Division, Interior Depart= ment, has returned from a visit to Daytona Beach and other points of interest in Florida. Bendell of the Mr. Boyd Brown, president, the Vir= gin Islands Co., located at Christiane sted, St. Croix, Virgin Washington for ¢ terior Department o jacket and a cluster of brown orchids and Mrs. John Bankhead also chose | & brown gown of crepe, but with a | bodice of chiffon shot with gold | isman rosebuds. Alternating at the tea table were Mrs. Cordell Hull, Mrs. Daniel C. Roper, Mrs. Claude A. Swanson, Mrs. Hugo Black, Mrs. James F. Byrnes, Mrs. John H. Overton, Mrs. Bertrand H. Snell and Mrs. Lister Hill. SIXTH FLOOR arate jacket acter of ou threads and a corsage bouquet of tal- | Mrs. Vernon I dinner and bridge | (See RESIDENTIAL, P Furniture ( Lamps and Clocks I CATLIN’S, Inc. 1324 N. Y. Ave. N.W. Nat. 0992 Lighting Fixtures | YOUNG MEN AND BOYS BUY YOUR SPRING CLOTHES IN GARFINCKEL'S FAMOUS SHOP ... . all the advantages of the best tai- loring can be seen in the choice selections of suits, topcoats, sep- s and slacks we have here in our clothing lines made to our own specifications. way of furnishings, there is no doubt of the unusually high char- In the r shirts, ties, gloves, robes, pajamas and so on. JULIUS GARFINCKEL & COMPANY F STREET AT FOURTEENTH L.MILLER introd uces They may be “open toes” to some.... to us they’re “tipped”... just the tip off the shoe showing the tip of the toe. It’s the starting point of a new shoe silhouette that outlines freedom for the foot. Doubly provocative when worn with our filigree-tipped hosiery. “Bolero”, Black, gray or blue Pinrib. Gray suede. Black, brown or blue perforated Patent leather. & 13.75 Pinrib pouch bag, colors to match shoes 7.50 Filigree-tipped Hosiery, Spring shades . 1.35 Woe invite Charge Accounts 1222 F N.W.