The Washington herald., 1919-01-03

The Secretary of the Navy and
Mrs Josephus Daniels entertained
Mrs. George Dewey. widow of Ad-
miral Dewey; Miss Mary Cleves DAN
iels and others of their family and
the Secretary's aides at Loew's Pal
ace Theater last night. The party
reason for their presence being the
first showing of pictures of the re-
turn of the American battle feet to
New York Harbor, in which Secre-
tary and Mrs, Daniels were photo
graphed during the recent naval re-
view.
Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Huger Nc
Adoo are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Isaac
Emerson at Brookland. their country
place In the Green Spring Valley. Mr.
Frederick Mccormick is also the
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Emerson.
Col. and Mrs. Robert NJ. Thomp-
son were hosts at an interesting hos
pitality last night, entertaining for
Miss Elizabeth Grinnell, debutante
daughter of Mrs. William Morton
Grinnell. A dinner for twenty-four
guests was followed by cotillon to
which thirty or forty additional young
people were asked.
Mrs. Stephen H. p. Pell, daughter
OF Col. and Mrs. Thompson. and her
two young sons are making them a
holiday visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Penfield were
hosts last night at a supper dance
at the Club de Vingt, In honor or
Miss Julia Zaldivar. debutante daugh-
ter OF the Minister OF Salvador.
The Bandbox, the little shop OF the
State Departments Relief Associa-
ton, Of which Mrs. Penfield has
charge, will have its monthly sale
at noon today, and remain open to-
morrow as long as the stock lasts
It has. by the way. a really desirable
lot of mems and boys suits and
coats, which does not receive the at
tention it deserves. the patronage be-
ing so largely feminine.
Mrs. Charles S. Bromwell, who has
been spending the Christmas holidays
with her son Lieut.. Scott Bromwell.
who is stationed at Camp Custer.
Mich, was expected back at her
Washington home last night.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Billings Rud-
dock. who are spending several days
at their country place near Richmond.
will return to Washington Sunday
night.
The marriage is announced OF Sergt.
Walter G. Pfister, U. S. A. to Miss
Ethel O'NeiIl. The ceremony was per-
formed on Sunday in st. Paul's Catho-
lie Church. Their future home will
be in Washington.
A very pretty New Year Eve party
was given by Mrs. Sophie ]. Bergner
at her home, 1892 F street northeast.
which was delightfully."- enjoyed by
everyone present. There were games,
music and dancing until the New
Year arrived. it being welcomed in
by the entire party singing, cheering,
blowing of horns and ringing of bells,
At 12:15 am. the party was invited
to the dining-room to partake OF
bountiful repast, which included de-
licious homemade candies. The dining
room was beautifully decorated with
holly. the mistletoe being very promi-
hCIIy DlhNtu. MT. j. tllIlIOn
acted as toastmaster and Mrs. Katie
Young as toastmistress, who respond
ed for the party. There were piano
solos and duets by Miss Roberta
Rivercomb and Miss Gretchen Berg
ner. and humorous stories by Mr..
Elmer Shade and Mr.. George Walker,
After extending the best of wishes
to the hostess, Mrs. Sophie ]. Berg
M hnr
Bergner. for many happy and pros
porous New Years, all Joined in sing
ing Aud Lang Syne." Those pres
ent were Miss Roberta Revercomb,
Miss Margaret Young, Miss Helza
Walker, Miss Lucielle Trent. Miss
Gretchen Bergner, Mrs. Katie Young,
Messrs. Elmer Shade. Marion Shade.
George Walker, Julius Harke, John
Farnsworth, Aubrey Taylor, Samuel
Young and ]. Clinton Hiatt.
Mr.. and Mrs. z. V. ClaypooI, OF
Bethesda, announce the engagement
of their daughter. Frances Eliza
beth, to Mr.. Aaron Leonard Trail,
also of Bethesda. The wedding will
take place Tuesday, January q.
At the Congressional Clubs usual
Friday "at home" this afternoon
Miss Mary Van Kleeck is to be the
honor guest. She will talk of The
Federal Governments Work for
Women in Industry" Miss Grace
Moore will sing. Mrs. Frank Briggs,
Mrs. Joseph E. Thropp and Miss
Mabel Boardman have been asked to
pour, and Mrs. Thomas L. Blanton.
Mrs. William G. Brantley, Mrs
Edward F. Browne, Mrs. John