Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-12-13

hostess wore a stunning gown of sap
phire blue chiffon, embroidered in sill
yer and mounted over silver cioth-
with a band of sable edging the skirt.
The debutante wore a becoming
gown of cherry red tulle and velvet
with a large violet feather fan, Miss
Frederick Mckinney. her schoolgirl
sister. wore black tulle. made over
gold hoops, and Miss Gladys Bennett
of Denver. house guest of Miss Nc
Kenney, was in silver lace embroid-
cred in shades of green with clusters
of green grapes and she carried "A
green ostrich feather fan.
Miss Elizabeth Jeffries was the
hostess at a debutante luncheon to-
day. when she entertained in compIi-
ment to Miss Helen Sewell of Phila-
delphia. who is the hose guest of
Miss Delphine Heyl. The table was
adorned with Killarney roses and the
guests included Miss Nancy Lane. Miss
Heyl, Miss Frances Hamnson, Miss
Virginia Mckinney. Miss Gladys Ben
nett of Denver. Miss Marcia Cha pin
Senorita Elena de Cana. Senorita Sofia
de Cana. Miss Helen Tucker Miss
Marion Drain. Miss Elsie Sutcliffe of
Canada. Miss Mona Blodgett. Miss
Mary Gusts Lee. Miss Annn Dulany.
Miss Leita Adams and Miss Enid Sims
Mrs Samuel A. Kimberly is enter
tanning at a small tea this afternoon
in compliment to her aunt. Mrs Will
liam Duff Haynie of Chicago, who is
her house guest Mrs. Edward Keys
and Mrs. c. c. l.. Anderson will pre-
side at the tea table. and the others
assisting will include Mrs. James H.
Draper, Mrs. Lawrence Carson of Bal
timore. cousin of the hostess. and her
niece Mrs. James Cunnin CHAM, wife
Of Col Cunningham, U. S. A., and Miss
! Edith Hornsby.
The Washington committee of the
Society for the Fatherless Children of
France will hold next week their an
| nual Christmas sale of cards at 924
18th street They will have on sa he
special importation of French cards
and colored engravingS chosen for
them in Paris by the wife of one of
the members of the French mission.
The proceeds of the sale will be used
for the continuance of assistance to
the fatherless children of France
Mrs. Frank Pinney entertained at
luncheon yesterday at her apartment,
1870 wyoming avenue. for Mrs Nu-
gent. Mrs. Earle, Mrs. Craven, Mrs.
Brogdin, Mrs Leahy. Mrs. Yarnell and
Mrs Mcdowell
Mrs. Richardson Gibson entertained
the debutantes and number of
young men at tea yesterday after
noon at her new home. 1882 Rhode
ed to meet Miss Margaret Crosson.
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. H. J. eros
son.
At the tea yesterday Mrs McKen-
ma Pultz: Mrs. Henry Muslin and Miss
!, Blaine Elkins presided at the tea
table. and Mrs. Gibson was also as
sisted by her cousin. Miss Elizabet h
Headley of Lexington, KY. who is
visiting her for few days.
The president and board of trustees
of the Corcoran Gallery of Art will
hoid reception in the gallery for a
private view of the seventh exhibit
tlon of cotemporary American oil
paIntlngS on Saturday evening. De-
, cember 20. at 9 o'clock
Press view and vanishing day will
be observed on the same day from 9
/; clock in the morning until 4 O'Clock
in the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. S. Russell Smith Of
Culpeper, Va have announced the
engagement and approaching mar
rage OF their daughter Elizabeth. and
MY Paul Morton. formerly of Louis
vie: KY. but residing in Charleston
w. Va, since his return from foreign
service with the A. E. F. Miss Smith
/ is well known in Washington, where
she has frequently visited her aunt
Mrs Rixey, wife of Surgeon General
Pressley NJ. Rixey. at their home on
18th street northwest
Gen. and Mrs George Barnett on
! tertained party of young guests at
dinner last night for Mrs. Barnett's
daughter. Miss Annie Gordon, and lat
! er took the entire party to the dance
gwen at Rauscher's with Mr.. and Mrs.
Mckinney as hosts.
Mrs. Frederick A. Keen entertained
at dinner last evening in honor of
Mrs Whitelaw Reid and Mrs E. H
Hartman of New York, who are
guests of her mother. Mrs. William
). Boardman. Mrs. Hartman will re-
! turn to her home in New York TODAY
Miss Anna Hamlin entertained at
luncheon yesterday in honor of Miss
Jetska Cremer, granddaughter of the
Nine. Cremer. who accompanied her
father to this country recently, owing
to the illness of the minister.
Mrs. Francis G. Lowell and Miss
Katherine Nicholson of Boston are
making short visit in Washington
and are staying at the New Willard
! Mr.. and Mrs. William F.. knight of
New York. are guests of Mr.. and Mrs
CilioTu ~ Rerryman on Euclld street
Mr.. Knight rs here to attend the Grid
iron Club dinner this evening.
Mrs. Henry Cleveland Perkins is
having a meeting this afternoon at 4
o'clock in her home. 1901 Connecticut
, avenue, of all the committees which are
assisting her in representing the for
eign countries in the picturesque Van
ity Fair fete and ball to be given De-
cember 10. at Wardman Park Inn.
A reception was given last evening
in Emmanuel Baptist Church in honor
of the pastor, DIR. Cove Griffith john