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Dire Possibilities.

'Tis said that servant girls no more
are sailing
From Ireland. Sweden. Denmark.
Germany;
That.i our supply. uOnce adequate is
From Norway. Hungary. and Italy;
That housewives. valorous Of late. are
Before the possibilities they see;e
And agencies, as the demand more big
win ofrer only daughters of the
Negroes.
And these, to please themselves. will
make their terms:
With wages and with privileges ex-
panded;
with shorter hours. although each
mistress squirms;
Two nights a week will quickly be
demanded;
The latchkey-right defiantly's affirmed:
And independence-claims are flat and
candid
This scant supply the labOr-handlinE
To far Jamaica. and the dark Bar
badoes.
"come. Mary Jane. your cooking beats
the Darkies';
A flat and kitchenette should do for
you;
spark Is,
With apparatus and utensils new;
Too avaicious every servant shark 10;
So let all tyranny so up the Eue."
/ asked my wife to try it, she disBented: :
"Self-washing dishes haven't been in
vented"
j. A. in the New York Evening Mail.
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News Items and Notes of Club
Activities in Washington

on the history OF the movement on
Saturday evening before the new
Volunteer Workers Class in prepa-
ration for the golden jubilee OF the
association, to be celebrated in Feb
ruary by the 97S branch associations
with their $4,000 members.
Swimming has become one OF the
most popular activities OF the local
association. Miss Helen Wyman,
physical director announces the or
ganiZation of the following new
classes: Thursday, 2-S p. m; Thurs
day, S-4 p. M; Friday rs p. M
Friday, SO p. m, and an instruc-
tion class for children on Saturday
morning at IL. The new term in
gymnasium classes will begin the
latter part OF January. A class in
gymnasium and dancing for chill
dren will meet on Saturday morn
ings with basketball practice Satur-
day afternoons.
The Collegiate Club held a debate
on the subject, Resolved. That the
United States should own and oper-
ate its telegraph lines" at a meet
ing on January 2. The affirmative
was upheld by Louis spiegler and
A. SheffSrman and the negative by
Harry BachTach and John Ruppa.
The debaters were all Georgetown
Law School students. The judges or
the debate were j. /. Pcyser and
Judge Milton StTasburger. The de-
cision was rendered in favor of the
affirmative. 8. Saloman outlined a
speech he was to deliver that eve
ming entitled Socialism Is Opposed
to Liberty" NJ. Kohner rendered
several plano selections.
The Collegiate Club Is planning an
open meeting for January 23
During the Anthony League recep-
ton last Tuesday afternoon at the
home Of Mrs. Anna Handley. 2O07
Columbia road. DR.. Laura Brennon
talked on "Home Life In the Canal
Zone" and Mrs. Eleanore Buckler
gave a reading ON THE Brother
hood Of Man" At the reception to-
morrow the president will review the
proceedings OF the recent convention
at the New willard, reading part OF
the address OF DR.. Anna Howard
Shaw.
b The next business meeting OF the
league on February includes a re-
port of the Florence Crittenton
Horne and an address by Or, Kate
Waller Barrett, former president
OF the National Council OF Women.
Under the auspices OF the Anthony
League Mrs Nanette B. Paul 70 Civ
ing course In parliamentary law IN
Htruetion Gt Wilson Normal School
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Brain Fever;
ItSDidPnoSiS
AndRenedy
By DIR. L. K. HIRsHBERG.

IVY HENEVER the victim OF
NAJ cerebro.spinaI meningitis.
pneumonla, typhoid fever.
typhus or scarlatina became
delirious people used to nod their
heads knowingly and say;
brain tevsr"
BY the discoveries Of Pasteur, Lister,
Metchnikon. Koch. and host Of Eng
lish, French and American baeteriolO-
gists, tho pathetic ignorance of such
terms as brain fever has been done
away with, and II is now possible
quickly to distinguish the rlgid spinal
column, stifT neck and backward bent
head with deIirium and fever, present
in several aiIments. and to bestow
upon each its proper name and 20
adopt a precise Instead of q BUSH
beating treatment Diagnosis is made
I'm part by examination OF the spinal
fluid, about two and one-half tea
spoonfuls Of which Is siphoned of
from the spinal column in the small
OF the back. A channel is made with
a sterilized instrument Of the shape
of a knitting needle.
The fluid thus extracted Is mixed
with / per cent glucose, and placed
in an incubator The guilty microbes
divide and grow into colony Of de-
scendants within twenty-fours hours.
III the EeIu pIONeH 70 DC tue iutuih-
gococcus of cere5ro-spinal fever. Hex
ner's anti-menlngftis serum is inject
cd Into tho same needle e-punctured
apot of the spine. This Is the un-
ciotted part of the blood from the
jugular vein OF horses that have been
made immune TO meningitis by vacci-
nation with the microbes Of this NAL
ady.
Meningitis from this bacterium oc-
ours occasionally in epidermics. II
1yfnf ntV
serum, -four out of FIVE may die;
whereas, IL they are promptly treated
only on i'm a great number. and this
one because of other outward COM
plications, may give up the ghost.
Meningitis due to wounds or injuries
is associated with the "blood poison"
bacteria called "streptocci." against
which anti-meningitis serum is value
/ less.
Ccopyt 1916 by Newspaper Feature Service
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THE Capitol IIill History Eluh
has invited the members OF
District OF Columbia Con-
Eress of Mothers to attend a
reception given by them at the
Home Club, u, Jackson place. this
afternoon. in honor OF Mrs. Court
f. Wood, president OF the District
Federation Of WOmen's Clubs.
The District branch OF. the Con-
eress of Mothers will meet in the
oak room of the Iialeigh tomorrow
afternoon to hear talk on Com
D., munity Singing" by Albert Harmed,
former choir, director. at tine Church
of the Ascension; an address on Cost
of Living ia the District By Miss\
q. Falk, secretary OF tile Consumer
League, and an explanation of the
"Val;le Of the Girl Scout Movement
as Related TO Other Interests" By
Mrs. H. A. eolman. member OF
the local executive board. A Crouu
Of Girl Scouts will giye demonstra-
tiOns in first aid, tie care OF chill
dTen, and semaphorlng.
StonewaIl Jackson Chapter. No. o.,
United DauhGters OF the ConfederacY,
mot last Monday evening az the
Confederate Memorial Home. Mrs.
Drury Conway Ludlow presided,
Dixie CHAPTER. United Daughters
of the Confederaey. Is TO meet OF;
Wednesday evening at the Conted
crate Memorial Home. 49, Vermont
avenue.
The sections or the Twentieth
Century Club scheduled to meet this
week are travel, with the leador
Mrs. w. l.. Ham, 262l Woodley
place, "wednesday morning. and par
ilamentary law, mcetin gtcday In the
parior Of All Souls Church. Mrs.
Gilbert GroBvenor and Mrs. Will
liam Macdonald hostesSes. The pro-
gram will include a talk on the
Previous Question:" Cy Mrs. Caleb
Miller, and an outline OF the Duties
az Officers" including a mndel
treasurer's report. l'y Mrs Eugene
stevens. Mrs. John y Wilkle. a
former president of the club, will
be the guest OF honor.
The Indoor-Outdoor Club OF the
Young Women's Christian AssOcia-
tion Is planning a members party
for January %. Miss Miriam Bar
stow, membership secretary, Is in
charge OF the event.
Miss Florence NJ. Brown, general
secretary Of the Y. w. C. A., spoke
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Indian Meal Doughnuts.

Thnee-quartcrs cupfuI milk. ono and
q quarter cupfuls wheat -four, three
quarters cupful sugar, one teaspoon
fut salt, one and a nalf cupfuls finO
white coTnmeal, one-quarter cupful
butter, TWO eggs, well beaten; two tea
spoonf'Ils baking powder. Put milk and
meal into a double boiler and heat to-
Rether for about ten minutes. Add the
butter and sugar Sift together the
wheat flour, cinnamon. baking powder
and salt. Add these and the eggs to
the meal -mitNurc Roll cut on a we'll
fcured board. cut into desired shapes.
fry in deep fat and roll in powdered
sugar. The addition OF the neal males
the douEhnutS more tender than Il all
wheat flour is Used
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sewing and dressmalIing experience,
who IS in charge of the school. re-
ported that olready 219 articles,
ranging from tea towels and under
garments to maids aprons and
dresses, children'a dresses. negligees
and elaborate waists. had been made.
The school was established to help
fill the need of Il vocational school
for girls. There are a certain num-
ber of scholarships given to girls
who need them.
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CAN'T BEAT Tx
WHEN FEET HURT
"Tiz" for sore, tired, puffed-
up, aching, calloused
feet or corns.

You can be happy-footed in momeHS
Use ''riz" and never suffer with tender,
raw, burning, blistered. swollen, tired
takes the pain and soreness out Of corns,
callOuses. and bunions
AS soon as you put your feet in a
''Tiz" bath. you just feel the happiness
soaking in How good your poor, old
''Tiz'' is grand. "Tiz" instantly draws
out all the poisonouf exudations which
pun up yodr feet and cause sore In
fiamed, aching, swetty. smelly feet.
drug store or depaI tment store. Get in
slant foot relief. LauEh At foot sufferers
who complain. 30 cause your feet arc
never, never goint to bother OF mako
you limp any mo1e.-AdVt
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Vegetable Chowder.

Cut two thick slices Of salt pork into
dioe-shaped pieces and fry until deli
cately brown. Chop finely three large
onions and add to the pork while fry
ing. Put flve quarts OF water into a
soup kettle, heat and add the pork fat
pearl barley, three large potatoes,
peeled and cut into cubes, one teaspoon
ful OF thyme. salt and pepper TO taste,
half a can of tomatoes and soup
bunch cut into shrods. Simmer slowly
for a couple of hours or cook I'm the
Tfpeless cooker and " not thick enough
add a little flour mixed to a paste with
cold water. Just before serving add
ive or six pilot biscuits broken into
alta
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PERSONAL ADVICE,

Readers desiring advice should
remember:
1. To address inquiries to DR.. l.
X. Hirshberg, care of The
Washington Times.
2. To enclose q stamped and ad.
dressed envelope IL q personal
reply is desired.
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Left to Right-Ruffles Of Black
GrOsgrain Ribbon Crossed With
Bands Of Blue and q Blue Ro.
sette Trimming a SpringIike Hat
of Pink Straw.
Large Shape Of Black Satin Set
-Atilt on q Crown Edged With
Black Lace.
Tailored Model of Alternating
Champagne and Moss Green Rib
bon, Topped BY a Champagne
Bow.
Picture Shape of LeghOrn Edged
With Tulle, and q Few Gay Hand
made Silk Flowers.
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Mushroom Canapes.

Fry one-half tablespoon finely chopped
onlan in three tablespoons of butter.
Add one-third cup chopped mushrooms
and cook five minutes Add two table,
blended. Pour on % gradually, while
stirring constantly, two-thlrds of a cup
of cream Season with salt and serve
on toasted squares of bread.
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Missed Something,

Mrs. McGreevey was a dinner guest
one evening where a noted explorer was
the attraction. Being OF a somewhat I
languid turn Of mind, she paid more at
versation, After dinner was over. she
turned to one of the guests and asked:
what was that tiresome old explorer
talking about?"
Progressive Patagonia" was the re-
ply.
Really asked Mrs. McGreevey with
sudden interest. And how do you play
it?"-New York Times.
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her asses numbering about nifty
members.
Newly elected officers of Lincoln
Circle, No. 3. were installed on Jan
uary at the home OF the presi-
dent, Mrs. Jennie II. Street, with
Mrs. Mida Peabody, past president,
in charge. The retiring president
presented her secretary and treas
urer with gifts in apprec alton of their
five years work.
What Women Have Done For
. California" was the topic Of Mrs.
William Kent's talk before the
Women's Alliance of All Souls
Church last Friday.
The January meeting Of the Wash
ington Wellesley Club, at the home
OF Mrs. Samuel HerTick. S5l2 Ma
comb street, on Wednesday after
noon, Will be a chafihg-dis spread
reminiscent OF college days. Several
alumnae will speak Informally dur
ing the social hour.
The Capital Camera Club has is
sued invitations for a motion pic
ture entertainment tomorrow even
ing in the club rooms, 7l2 Eleventh
street northwest. Motion pictures OF
Yosemite and Glacier National
Parks are to be followed by pictures
OF the clubs outing at Great Falls.
Dancing win follow The entertain
ment
The committee on preservation of
historic spots and OF records of the
District ID. A. II. will meet the third
Thursday of each Tdonth, commence
inG January 20. nj the home of Mrs
Charles w. Richardson, 1917 Con-
necticut avenue.
Dr. w. X. Butler addressed the
meeting OF the Dent School Mothers
Club on January 6, speaking on the
eve. ear and throat. A special meet
ing of the club was called January
II. with the members OF the Brent
Mothers Club as guests for the dis
cussion OF the. proposed change In
school regulations giving adminiS-
tretiye authority to the District Com
missioners,
The Joint committee ot the As
sociation OF Collegiate Alumnae and
the College W0nen's Club on tho
Trade Sewing School at Neighbor-
hood House met on Thursday after
noon with Miss Ellen Winton In the
chair, Mrs. ]. +. 8. Neigh talked
} upon the need ior the school and
u urged the committee to continue 20
work for II. Miss Elizabeth Nagel,
. wellesley graduate with = wide
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RECIPES
Corn Meal Puffs.

One quart milk, one-quarteT cupful
sugar. slsa6 esss: r3r, tWo-tnirfHs ft SuPtna tnd
nutmeg, II desired. Cook the milk and
meal together fifteen minutes with the
salt and sugar When cool, add tho
eggs we'll beaten Eaku' in cups. Serve
with fruit juice. Jelly or Jam.
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The executive board OF the Girl
Scouts Association met on Friday
morning at Epiphany parish hall to
adopt several important measures. 1t
was decided to have printed the eN-
animation forms for al three classes
in scout training. with a member
ship card for frat and second class
scouts and a record card.
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The Captains Association OF the
Girl Scouts met on Friday evening at
Epiphany Church, An emblem was
adopted. and plans were made for
the coming rally. Three more new
troops are reported ready for or
aanization
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Troop News of Girl Scouts

ball room OF the New Willard on
January s, later giving q demonstra-
tion of various scout activities.
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THIs attractive blouse Of prune-
colored satin and Georgette
crepe was designed for
matinee wear.
The lower section of the blouse is
of the satin cut in battlement ef-
feet 1t is stitched to the Georgetts
crepe. which Is of tlrC several
shades lighter than the satin,
Tho full-length japanese sleeves
are bordercd with satin and
Medic, collar OF dull silver lace
stands high about the neck.
A single flower Cf American beauty
red velvet adds a dash of contrast
ing color to the blouse.
(coDy't lsiG b. Newspaper Feature Service.
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on account of the illness OF the
captain, Mrs. Giles s. Rafter. Troop
/ met under the direction of Miss
Barker, OF national headquarters.
Miss Elizabeth Fox, superintendent
OF the Visiting Nurses Association,
gave her second address in the series
on Health and Home Nursing
There were seven visitors.
At the meeting OF Troop p, at the
home OF their lieutenant, Miss Foght,
arrangements were made for partici-
patton in the coming rally. After the
meeting the troop took a long and
enjoyable hike through Rock Greek
Park.
The last meeting of Troop 6. on
January 7, was held At the home OF
the captain, Mrs. S. E. Movers. The
girls listened to a story read by their
: captain on 'Procrastination." The
troop worked on surgical dressings
for the Red Cross.
Troop Z met in the parish hall Of
st, Marks Church, with seven new
members-Beatrice Goodman, Estelle
Stockman, Dorothea Hamilton, Mil
dred McCauley. Elizabeth Kullman.
Mildred Murray. and Mary Fox. Last
Saturday the troop made n trip TO
the Monument. the Bureau of En-
craving and Printing, ana the Pan
American building.
Troops / and s ushered At the
meeting OF the Navy League in the
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Troops and 6 ushered At the
meeting OF the Navy League In the
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The committee on preservation of
historic spots and OF records Of the
District ID. A. II. will meet the third
Thursday of each Taonth, commence
inE January 20, nj the home of Mrs.
Charles W. Richardson, 1917 Con-
nectiCut aVeniIe.
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What Women Have Done For
. California" was the topic OF Mrs.
William Kent's talk before the
Women's Alliance Of All Souls
Church last Friday.
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NewS Notes and Gossip of the Day
In the Smart Set OF WASHINGTON
Many Entertainments Are
Planned by the Leaders of
Society in Washington.
Gossip of HostesseS.

Jones assisted her, and was Eowned
In blue faille with trimmings OF chiffon
of the same color and black lace. Her
hat was OF white satin, faced with
black velvet and a large black POM
Later in the. afternoon the young
couple left for n wedding trip, the
bride wearing a tailored suit of blue
chiffon broadcloth and large black
velvet hat trimmed with silver lace
and large black pom:pom, They will
live for the present with Nine. Carlo.
Many distinguished persons were
among the guests, notably the Chilean
Ambassador 0nd Nine. Suarez- MuIIcR,
the Minister from Ecuador and Nine.
ordnVB and the SECRETARY OF the
Ecuadorlan legation, J. r. Cordova. the
Minister from Uruguay eild Nine. de
the Minister from Bolivia and Mime
CaIderon and Miss Elena Calderon, the
Minister from Panama and Mme. de
Morales, the secretary OF the Colombian
legation Toberto Ancizar; Congress
dore Raynor. Mrs. William Raynor,
Rear Admiral and Mrs. A. V. Zane, Mr.
and Mrs. Fred Wesson. Brig. Gen. and
Mrs. David Gordon, MIR. and Mrs. Alex
ander Hensey. Mrs. Coronado and Miss
Coronado.
Among those stopping at the Shore
ham arc Mr.. and Mrs. Jerome Alexan-
der and Miss Grace Vanderbilt. daugh-
ter of Cornelius Vanderbilt. of New
York.
DR.. and Mrs w. II. Atkinson will be
hosts at reception on January %.
The ladies Of Congress Hall will en-
tcrtain at n tea or, February 3.
The Congressional Club will give a
bridge party on the evening OF jan
uarv %.
Mrs, A. Britton Browne and Mrs. II.
A. Kite are some of the Washington
Dit In New York.
Robert Batchellor and Albert Batchel.
lcr are at Palm Beach for an indefinite
Mrs. William r. Davis will give q
luncheon on the afternoon OF January
y in compliment to Mrs. William Bailey
Lamar
The patronesses Tor the urst concert
OF the season fy the Home Club Chorus
January q at Memorial Cortincntsi
Hal under the direction OF Otto Tor.
ney nney simon, are Miss MarEaret Wilson
Mrs. Robert Lansing. Mn. William
Gibbs McAdoO. Mrs. Franklin Lane and
Mrs. David Franklin Houston.
q
The Postmaster General ana Mrs
burleson. will give a dance February
! in compliment to their daughters. Mis-,
! Lucy Burleson and Miss Sidney BurIe
| son.
=.
Madame Jusserand and MAZDA m,
Bakhmeteff head the list of those who
! nave taken boxes for the concert foI
'he benefit of the FIotilla Fund com
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WASHINGTON
LADY'S HEALTH
RESTORED
Constipation, Stomach Trouble,
Headaches, Nervous Spells,
All Gone Since Taking
"Dreco."

ANYONE who might still be In doubt
about what Dreco is accomplishing IN
Washington would doubt no more were
they only TO stand around CDohheu
store a while and Just hear how the
people talk about the benefits they have
received Not a day passes but some
person comes TO ID. II. Fulton. the
speciaI Dreco representative. telling
him of the splendid results received.
People in every walk of life in this city
business men. professional men. doctors.
nurses. Government employees. have
used Il and praise It, Hardly q mail
comes but some one Is writing Tor IN,
formation or ordering a bottle. Read
what this little lady says Dreco did TOT
her, she is Miss Anna Walker. corner
9Th and l. streets n. W.:
For some time I have suffered from
Constipation. stomach troubles and
weakness Had severe headaches. sour
ness OF the stomach. ACCOMPANIED py
pains and gas forming. After taking
treatment Of Dreco ! am entirely re-
lieved OF my troubles" We have many
such testimonials from persons who owe
their health to Dreco. Sufferers from
-conEtipation catarrh. rheunla.lsnl sl. l.
blood disorders. kidney and liver trou-
bles. sour stomach. formation of gas on
stomach and similar disorders Should
try Dreco 1t is quick in action. as 1t
attacks and destroys the Doisons in the
system. thereby correcting the diseases
and restores the organs to healtny
condition. -
The Dreco Man is at O'Donnelrs 9O4
T. street store, where he Is daily meet
ing the people and introducing and ex-
planning the merits of this remedy. N1e
price Is 81 90 a bottle.-Advt.
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French crepe made with d court tram
and trimmings Of rare lace, caught
with orange bloss Jms Her Veil was 0i
tulln. She carried shower bouquet or
Bride roses and lilies of the VALLEY.
Mrs. Esteban +. Carbo the brid" =
sister was the matron Of honor and
was gowned in yellow b"CcCded satin
made with close fitting, pointed
bodice. combined with chiffon of t1e
same color. There We're trimmings Of
narrow black velvet ~ibhons and small
black buttons She wore n large hat
of black lace with the crown lined with
the yellow satin and n black ribbon
chin strap. She carried an arm bouqneS
OF pink roses.
The bridesmaids were M!ss Ana Carlo
and Miss Maria Teresa Carlo. who wore
gowns OF old rose Colored satin faille
with bodices OF radun silk lace in SOFT
yellow tones. trimmed with small black
buttons Their hats were Of yellow
straw trimmed with narrow black vel
vet ribbons which circled the crown
and fell i'm cascades down the back.
They carried yellow roses. Willis Ros-
coe Jones. brothrr-i1-law II the bride
groom, was his best man, and the ushsrs
were Ernest CarbO and William Carlo.
A reception followed the ceremony at
the home OF Nine. Carlo, where the
decorations were of palms and huge
clusters of white and pink roses. Nine.
Carbo received the guests in black
satin gown with a bodice OF black
chantilIy lace over white chiffon. Mrs.
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merly Miss Marjorie Edison. The
guests are Miss Dorothy Adams, Miss
Dorothy Taylor. Miss Frances Efinger
Miss Catherine Effinger, Miss Antoin-
cite Ray Miss Dorothy Wyeth. Mrs.
Joseph Cay Habersham Colquitt, Miss
helen McCumber. Mrs. irthur FORA
ker. Miss Mary Irwin, and Miss Pauline
Stone.
The Secretary of War and Mrs. Gar
rison will entertain sixteen guests at
dinner this evening.
Among the other dinner hosts of the
evening will be the Assistant Secretary
OF the Interior and Mrs. Bo Sweeney,
who will entertain in compliment to the
Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Lane {;
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Harlow. whose
honor guests will be Mai. Gen. and
Mrs. William II. Carter; DR.. and Mrs
navid Jayne Hin, and Senator and Mrs
George T. oliver
q
Rear Admiral and Mrs. Richardson
Glover viii give a dinner OF eighteen
covers this evening i'm compliment to
their daughter. Miss Eudora Glover.
-
Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson, who
have been at White Sulphur Springs for
the past fortnight, arrived i'm Washing
ton today and have opened their house
in Massachusetts avenue for the season
Mr.. and Mrs Anderson spent the au-
tumn and early winter at Weld. their
estate near Boston.
Miss Carmen Aroscrlena. daughter Of
Senior Don Eduardo NJ. Aruscmena and
Luis Alberto Carbo, son Of Nine. Carlo
were married today at II O'Clock at St
Matthews Church, the Rev. Father
Philo Mills, officiating. The church was
elahorately decorated with white lilies
and tall palms. Estcban F. Carlo
hrother-in-law OF the bride, gave her
in marriage. She wore a gown of white