Evening Star Newspaper, May 19, 1937, Page 21

. SOCIETY. ..Carden Parties H ) President Roosevelt Received New German Ambassador Yesterday ‘Chinese Ambassador and Mme. Sze Bid Farewell to Mrs. Roosevelt—News of Other Officials. HE President received the new German Ambassador, Herr Hans Heinroch Dieckhoff, who presented his letters of cre- dence yesterday afternoon in the blue room at the White House. The retiring Chinese Ambassador and Mme. Sze had tea late yesterday afternoon with Mrs. Roosevelt, when they bid farewell * before leaving Washington. The reception followed the garden party which Mrs. Roosevelt gave at 4 o’clock yesterday. Mrs. Henry Morgenthau, jr., was the guest in whose honor the Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Miss Josephine Roche, enter- tained at luncheon yesterday. Miss Roche received her guests in the private dining room and luncheon was served in El Patio. Palms and fern decorated both rooms and the long table had low bowls filled with gay Spring blossoms. The other guests included Mrs. Daniel C. Roper; the newly appointed United States Minister to Norway, Mrs. J. Borden Harriman; Mrs. Robert H. Jackson, Mrs. Harry L. Hopkins, Mrs. Arthur J. Altmeyer, Mrs. John Herrick, Mrs. Thomas Parran, jr.; Mrs. Morrison Shafroth, Mrs. John L. Lewis, Mrs. Raymond Clapper, Mrs. Edward P. Costigan, Mrs. R. Golden Donaldson, Mrs. J. Fred Essary and Mrs. Ernest K. Lindley. Mrs. Daniel C. Roper, wife of the Secretary of Commerce, has issued invitations to a buffet supper Sunday evening at 6:30 o'clock in her residence, on Woodland drive. The Cuban Ambassador, Senor Dr. Pedro Martinez Fraga, re- turned this morning by plane from Havana, and tomorrow at hoon, in the embassy, will receive the Cuban colony in Washington. In the afternoon the Ambassador will be host at a reception in celebration of the anniversary of the independence of Cuba. The Ambassador will present decorations from the Cuban gov- ernment to Senator William H. King, Representative Sol Bloom and Mr. Hugh H. Obear, prominent attorney of Washington. The presentation will take place in the presence of the members of the Cuban colony and of the embassy staff. The decorations are the Order of Carlos Manuel de Cespedes, established in memory of Dr. de Cespedes, who, for eight years, was Cuban Minister at Washix}g- ton, before the legation was raised to an embassy. The late Dr. de Cespedes afterward was minister of foreign affairs of Cuba. Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone, wife of the associate justice of the Supreme Court, was the guest in whose honor Mrs. Wilton J. Lam- bert entertained at iuncheon today at the Sulgrave Club. The sguests numbered 33. Mrs. William B. Bankhead, wife of the Speaker of the House, was the guest in whose honor Mrs. Whittington, wife of Repre- sentative William M. Whittington of Mississippi, entertained at | luncheon today at the Congressional Club, of which Mrs. Whit- | tington is a former president. decorated the table. Lieut. Col. and Mrs. Albert W. Kennér will entertain at an in- formal buffet supper this evening in their quarters, at Fort Myer, in compliment to the officers of the post who shortly will leave for new duty, and their wives. The guests will number 40. . Maj. and Mrs. H. M. Rimmer and their Yyoungest son, James Rimmer, of San Francisco arrived Sunday to visit Maj. and Mrs. Robert W. Brown at their home at 4910 Rock Spring road, Arling- ton, Va. They will leave tomorrow for West Point, where they will visit their son, Mr. Harmon Rimmer, who is a fourth classman at the United States Military Academy. They will go from there to Vvisit relatives and friends in Philadelphia, going to Annapolis May 28 to attend the graduation exercises of their eldest son, Midship- man Hugh Raynor Rimmer. Marriages Announced Miss Ellen Cook and Mr. Earnshaw Kinley Wed Here. ISS ELLEN BLAIR COOK,)| May 15, in Washington. Mr. and Mrs. THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, WEDNESDAY, MAY 19, 1937. olding Spotlight of Late S Their Engagements Are Announced Mrs. Dorothy Fox Wilson, daughter of Mr. James E. Foz of Woodside Park, Md., who announces her engagement to Mr. Lor- raine Short La Rue, son of the Rev. and Mrs. William B. La Rue of Takoma Park. The wedding will take place June 5 in the Ta- koma Park Baptist Church. —Hessler-Henderson Photo. Miss Courtenay Pagé Waller, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer Joyce Waller, announce her engagament to Mr. Charles Sidney Smith, son of Mrs. Charles Sidney Smith and the late Mr. Smith of Montgomery, Ala. Alexandria in the early Fall. The wedding will take place in —Brooks Photo. SOCIETY. pring Entertainments <. By the Way— Beth Blaine =—— ADMIRAL WITTOEFT-EMDEN, naval attache of the German Embassy, entertained at a farewell cocktail party yesterday afternoon—dubbed a “farewell” by our host, as he plans to leave within a few days for six weeks on the West Coast. Arriving promptly at 5 o’clock, we found the admiral ab- sent and Frau von Boetticher receiving the guests. Several minutes later the admiral arrived, resplendent in a dazzling white uniform, inclusive of a sword, medals and gold braid. The reason for the trappings was that he had accompanied the new German Ambassador to the White House when the Ambassador called to present his credentials to the President. Situated In Foxhall Village, Admiral Wittoeft’s house, which is furnished with his own furniture, presents a comfortable interior, with large chairs and sofa. Among those present yesterday aft- ernoon were the Siamese Minister and Mme. Rajamaitri, seriously discussing tennis with Mr. and Mrs. Lee Murphy of the State De- Emment; Mrs. Charles Maddox, who was looking very chic in a eige ensemble. We learned that Comdr. Maddox is at. present in command of the Raleigh, bound for Spain, and Mrs. Maddox will sail the end of the month to join him in Villefranch, planning to leave her lovely home intact for her return visit in the Fall to Place her children in school here—she will, perhaps, remain until ate in December. A large grizzly bear skin with gaping mouth reposes on the floor of the admiral’s dining room. When we wished to give our host credit for a “bag,” he unflinchingly replied that he had “bought it when in Yellowstone National Park three years ago,” and he also has a white polar bear skin in storage. He plans to take them to Germany when he returns, but er- actly what story the admiral will tell his countrymen as to their presence in his house remains to be seen! * o ox % JDURING Sibilla Skidelsky's recent visit with the noted Swedish sculptor, Carl Milles, and his wife at Cranbrook, his widely known studio and school, she had a “glorious and inspired time in this seat of artistic study.” On the 28th of this month Sibilla will sail for Europe on the Paris with Mme. Fotich, wife of the Yugoslav Minister. The Ppr_tuguese Mmlstgr and Mme. de Bianchi will sail in June, joining Sibilla, Mme. de Bi: T, in Paris. Later Mlle, Skidelsky will go to Budapest to spend two weeks with Mr. and Mrs. Zoton Setesky. The Seteskys live in America and it was during her Visit at Cranbrook that Mile. Skidelsky met Mr. Setesky, who is the director of the department of painti relle - . himself. b painting and a well-known artist * x K ok 'S cocktail party the other he new naval attache, our ark gown, with an enormous a gift from Mrs. Leahy, wife of s rich and fragrant bouquet will undoubtedly start a new vogue. Incidentally, upon perusing the Mrs. Roosevelt Hostess Conkgressional Club flower list in Webster’s Dictionary, for thoughts. We advise a glance haps there is a subtle meaning to we discovered that pansies stand at this list when an admirer or just a recent dinner guest is prompted to “say it with flowers.” Per- his floral gesture—white carna- Yellow and blue Spring blossoms | daughter of Dr. and Mrs. | Scull are making their home at 2809 George Earle Cook of 1719 | Fifteenth street northwest. Eighteenth street northwest &and St. Petersburg, Fla., was married Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock to Mr. Earnshaw Kinley of Philadelphia and Bristol, Pa., at All Souls' Episcopal Church. The Rev. H. H. D. Sterrett officiated in the presence of both families and a few close friends. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Dr. George Earle Cook. Mr. Danvers Osborn was the best man. Mrs. Kinley wore a navy blue chiffon afternoon dress with a corsage bouquet of white gardenias, a small navy blue hat and veil, with accessories to match. 8he is a graduate of Central High School and Cornell University. Among the guests were Mrs. Ritter, | ‘Mrs. Earnshaw, Miss Anita Kinley and Miss Ritter of Bristol, Pa.; Mr. Allan Abert, Mr. William Cook, Miss Grace Cook, Miss Sallie Cook, Mrs. John Schultz, Miss Dorothy Turville, Mr. Robert Beck of Washington, Mr. and Mrs. Francis T. Kirk of Sandy Spring, | Md.; Mr. Bruce Moffat of Warrenton | end Mr. and Mrs. G. Roger Harvey of Arlington. Mr. and Mrs. Kinley left for a motor trip immediately after the ceremony. They will make their home in Bristol, Pa. Miss Laurel De Meritt Married to Mr. Scull. MRA AND MRS. HAROLD DE MERITT announce the marriage cof their daughter Laurel Marion to Mr. David Hutchinson Scull Saturday, Stirlings Return. Dr. and Mrs. Calhoun Stirling re- | turned today from New York, where | they arrived yesterday in the Nor- mandie from Europe. Dr. and Mrs. | Stirling spent some time in Rome, Budapest and Paris, where the former | ‘was occupied in post-graduate work. o RE— CLEANING ¢REMODELING _eAND STORING The GOWNS Regularly and $7.95 Sizes 32 to 40. White, tearose and blue. The SLIPS Sizes 32 to 44, The PANTIES Sizes 32 to 40. DREI/(/..OLINGERIE. LINENZL CONNECTICUT AVE. AT M Large Garden Party Given Yesterday at the White House. i the beauty of the grounds surround- ing the President’s house. The lawns looked greener than usual and the magnificent trees are at their loveliest at the present time. In the center of the garden a large bandstand had been erected, where the Marine Band played familiar and tuneful selections, making a bright | spot of color in their red jackets. Mrs. Roosevelt chose yesterday a very becoming and attractive redingote of chiffon printed with roman stripes of all colors, with royal blue predom- inating and banded wtih tiny strips of velvet of the same color, which was worn over a royal blue slip. Her hat of a medium size was trimmed to match the colors in her dress. Comdr. R. O. Glover and Capt. J. D. Reybold announced the guests. The ‘White House aides were wearing their immaculate white Summer uniforms, adding another bright touch to the gathering. Every type of costume was evident in the crowd as the guests wandered about the garden and back and forth to the two red-and-wkite striped marquees where iced beverages and other refreshments were served. In the gathering were members of HE third White House garden party of the season took place | members of the Colonial Dames of yesterday afternoon and, as| always, one is impressed with | Regularly $395 $2.95 Regularly $295 $1 .95 Washington's old residential circle, America and any number of former officials long prominent in the Capi- tal and their wives and a goodly num- ber of widows of former officials. As the band played familiar airs the guests either wandered about casually or rested under the glorious spreading trees in the chairs placed so thoughtfully there for their comfort. The whole atmosphere of the garden party was that of calm and genuine enjoyment, these seemed to be no con- {fusion or hecticness, and the guests lin- gered on and on, loathe to leave this beautiful setting. The peonies, which are just starting to bloom, added a faint fragrance to the air and, min- gled with the delicious smell of the grass, moist earth and the boxwood bushes, one could not blame the as- sembled company for lingering. The fountain at the far end of the south lawn played in lively fashion, sur- rounded by purple iris. This afternoon the President and Mrs. Roosevelt will receive together at a garden party given for disabled veterans of all wars, and it is hoped | that the weather will be kind again for their garden party, that they, too, may enjoy to the utmost the beauty of the White House grounds. Annual Reception HE Congressional Club, com- posed of wives of members of the Congress, gave a reception last evening in honor of the Speaker of the House and Mrs. Wil- liam B. Bankhead. The reception to the Speaker is one of the annual parties which the club gives in its club house at 2001 New Hampshire | |avenue each season. Last evening | the ball room of the little club house built some years ago on ground given by the late Mrs. John B. Henderson was comfortably crowded with law- makers of this country and their wives. Mrs. Daniel A. Reed, president of | the club, received the guests and pre- sented them to the Speaker and Mrs. Bankhead. Assisting in receiving were the other officers of the club, {and Maj. George Milholland of Fort Myer, made the introductions. Mrs. | Reed wore sapphire blue lace, made | simply and having no trimming, and | Mrs. Bankhead chose eggshell satin, fashioned with a halter neck line and high waist line, the skirt falling long and into a slight train at the back. Those in the receiving line in- cluded the vice presidents, Mrs. Schuyler Otis Bland, Mrs. Harry L. Englebright, Mrs. John E. Rankin and Mrs. Willigm L. Larrabee; the re- Cool Poplin in Liberty- type flower print with bright buttons, $5.95. Seersucker in blue or red checks on white, with ~ white buttons, $59. o ) - | decorated the club house, | mounds of flowers were on the long to Speaker of the House Given Last Night. cording secretary, Mrs. Fichard M. Duncan; the corresponding secre- tary, Mrs. Karl Stefan, and the treas- urer, Mrs. Ralph O. Brewster. Palms and early Spring blossoms and low buffet table set across one side of the ball room. In an opposite corner a section of the Marine Band was sta- tioned, and during the evening many | familiar Southern airs were played. Assisting at the supper table were Mrs. Pope, wife of Senator James P. Pope; Representative Edith Nourse Rogers, Mrs. Willlam M. Whittington, Mrs. Claud A. Fuller, Mrs. Hampton P. Fulmer, Mrs. William W. Arnold, Mrs. Arthur H. Greenwood, Mrs. Spence and Mrs. Thomas F. Ford. Others assisting during the evening were Mrs. Pete Jarman, Mrs. Luther Patrick, Mrs. John L. Sparkman and Mrs. Joe Stearns. A group of asso- ciate members of the club, daughters, sisters and nieces of members of the congress, also aided in the entertain- ment of the guests. This group in- cluded Mrs. Joseph A. Herbert, jr.; Miss Anne Blanton, Miss Marga- retta Campbell, Miss Reba Doughton, Mrs. Robert Earle, Mrs. John Marshall, Miss Ruth Reed and Miss Vivian Vestal. For Beach—Bicycling —Golf—Gardening 2-Pc. Play Suits Whatever your Summer plans you'll want a wardrobe of these for action by a spe grand play suits—designed cialist in play suits, tailored as a town suit. Shirt and shorts in one, shorts cut full and pleated, buttoned down the side— Brent | tios mean “distain,” roses, “love”; yellow roses, “jealousy,” and dalsles.‘ “Innocence.” However, we failed to find any mention of the gardenia, so much “a la mode” at the moment. 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