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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
HOlD to Absorb Freckled
Chapped or Harsh Skin

An over-red or sallow complexion, or
= chapped. bIotchy. pimply or frsckied
skin. can be changed by a quite simple,
harmless and Inexpensive method. to one
Of nower-like radiance, spotless purity
amt velvety softness. One ounce OF
common rnercolizsd wax. TO be had a..
drug and department stores generally. will
emove the most unsishtly complexion In
from one to two weeks. BY its remarka BILE
absorptive power, the coarsened. roug hen ed
,r discolore~i layer Of thin nni- skin whic \
Rides the healthier skin underneath is
gradually hecked on in tiny, almost invis-
bic particles. This Is done so gently there
is no Inconvenience. and no trace is left on
the skin Nexcept that Of enhanced beauty
The WAX Is smeared on like cold creay-
before .retifing, and removed in the morn
ing ritAs1arTn ~uter,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22

one noted Mrs. Lansing in Gsnerai
and Mrs. crosieTs box along with
Secretary and Mrs.. Houston and the
former Ambassador TO France and
Mrs. william q. sharp. Mrs. Louis
Hertle had . luncheon especially for
Mrs. Lansing. so did Mrs. Al
bert Holstead. And when Mrs.
Lane finally had her twice post
poned reception for the Hawaiian
delegstlon--on Thursday iast-she
had Mrs. Lansing pouring tea for her.
She absolutely refused TO consider the
suggestion that Mrs. Lansing with
draw.
This. by the way. was a most Guc-
cessful party. Tho delegation was
present tout entier; for. TO quote Mrs
Mccarthy, wife or the governor
OF Hawaii. they had all been nursing
themselves most carefully for a fort
night In order that none should miss
the long deferred festiylty. One
hopes that the warmth OF hospitality
extended them Will make up in some
measure for the vagsries OF our eli
mate, with the attendant dose OF
"ru." which caught pretty nearly ev'
cry member OF the delegation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22

each tabIsau. She spoke very ssri'
ously OF the anxious days OF 1908.
which were serious enough 10 us
then although compared to the world
conflict the slate war between Spain
and Admiral George Dewey" was
opera bouffe. SO we were all pre-
pared for wounded hero stuff" when
out from behind a screen rode Mrs
william c. Ramseyer. mounted on
the familiar safety bicycle" OF twer-
~ years ago and wearing typical
bicycling costume. divided skirt. LEG
omuttou sleeves. alpine hat. with its
bit OF a feather. AN everything.
This quite brought down the house
but somehow i seem to have put
the cart before the horse. The pro
gram. OF course. followed the lunch
eon--or breakfast. IL you prefer--and
this. In turn, was preceded by sort
OF informal rs lption at which the
guests greeted Mrs. Charles Il. Ward,
the club president, and Mrs. Thomas
Riley Marshall. the guest OF honor.
IL was quite the largest breakfast
the club has ever given. The guests,
$50 strong. were seated at tables OF
ten, over each OF which one OF the
charter members OF the organization
presided as hostess.
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chance TO call on these ladies during
THE season" and consequently wend-
ed their way up the hill to do their
pleasant duty.
Then Mrs. Lansing was at home and
everybody In the world" was there.
She had had her hnal cabinet recep-
ton the week before-sWednesday
and had not intended to be at home
again until after Lent. probably not
until next season. But when she be-
came a "residenter" again abe deeld-
ed that she might as well receive on
residents day" Word was passed
around among the intimate friends
that she would (under changed con-
dItions) be at home on Aonday-and
the whole town. with the possible en-
ception OF the Official world. came to
call. II must have been rather touch
ing to Mrs. Lansing. for II was such
a spontaneous tribute. She will re-
ceive again tomorrow afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
Lans'nxs Embarrassed
By Applause AZ Tkeater.

The Lansings are thoroughbr.ds,
and are giving what might have been
expected from theni--an exhibition OF
perfect tact and consideration. They
are sercnely putting aside all efforts
to nt them with hslos, and seemed
more than a little embarrassed when
they were received with a burs, OF
applause and cheers on entering ono
OF the theatcrs last Monday night.
The former Secretary OF State made
no sign, bowed 10 a friend on whom
his eye happrned to light, slipped in
TO his seat and buried himself In his
prosram.
AS soon as the Secretary's resig-
nation had been accepted, Mrs Lansing
wrote little notes canceling all off,
cial engagements In order to at once
relieve their hostesscs from possible
embarrassment. They withdrew from
the dinner which the Minister Of
Ecuador and Nine. Elizalde were TO
have given for them. and IL was
promptly cancelled. They withdrew
rom another dinner which Col. and
Mrs. William Cary Sanger were Civ
ing, and instead of a party ITO meet
the Secretary OF State and Mrs. Lam
sing" 1t became a party Sin honor
OF the Minister of Switzerland and
! Nine. Peter"
They have also insisted on with
drawing from a box party at the Be-
I lasco tomorrow night for Percy
Mackaye's new play, George wash
| ington," which is opening very appro-
priately on Washington's Birthday in
Washington, with benefit" for the
/ National Victory Memorial Associa-
, ton by way OF an extra added at
| traction" On this occasion the JUS
serands were to have been their fell
low guests-and OF course, they
wanted to avoid even the faintest
possibility OF embarrassing the am.
bassador in his position here,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
Lsnsiags Leave Saturday
For ItolidsS In Florida.

The Lansings are leaving wsshias-
ton ION Saturday for = little holiday
In Florida with friends from Water
town, n. Y. They certainly need the
vacation, for Mr.. Lansing had only
half a one last fall after his return
from France. But fortunately wash
ington 10 not going to lose them. This
has been their winter homo for years,
and they will continue to spend the
winter months here.
On Thursday afternoon Mr.. Lansing
held an informal and impromptu re-
ception at his house for the men who
had served under him at the State
Department and who called to bid
him farewell and wish him luck.
Mr.. Lane will turn the portfoit3 Of
Secretary OF the Interior over 70
Judge John Barton Payne on March
1 and thereafter will probably spend
most OF his time in New York. where
as vice president of a big oil COM
bination--Edward J.. Doheny IL The
president--he is to have his head
quarters. But the Lanes do not ex-
pect TO break up their establishment
here until after Nancy's marriage on
April cor. thercabout Moreover,
New York isn't very far off and. with
their daughter as a magnet. Wash
ington may expect frequent visita
from the Lanes. Which is at least n
measure OF consolation for the
thought OF losing them.
At the moment of writing the news
OF the appointment OF Sir Auckland
Geddes to the post OF British ambas'
sador to the United states seems To
lack official confirmation. But, after
having been rumored for some time
the statement that the appointment
had been made has been printed in
the London Times, and probably its
true.
II so the British embassy will have
an American chatelaine for the hrst
time since the days of Lady Herbert
Lady Geddes was Miss Isabella Gam
BILE Ross, daughter OF w. \. Ross. OF
New York. They have been married
SINCE 1909 and have four children
three sons and daughter. Sir Auck-
land Geddes, who Is Familiarity known
as 1.-THE great AUX Is a brother OF
Sir Eric Geddcs, and between the two
Iof them they have probably held more
important posts under the british
government than any othfE six mel
In the empire. :. .
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Mrs. Marshall. apologizing for hav-
ing to "eat and rum" left the party
just before the program began. Her
small adopted son, Morrison Marshall,
was i'll. She had not been able to
reach the doctor before leaving. and
she felt that she must hurry home
However, her anxiety was soon al
layed, and the lad was quite well
enough for Vice President and Mrs
Marshall to start Off on Friday for
New York, where he was to attend
the Pilgrim Society's banquet. That
was last evening, believe, and, while
Mr.. Marshall was being thus enter
tanned. Mrs. Marshall was dining with
her devoted friend, Mrs. Thomas +.
Walsh, who is spending some weeks
in New York.
Mrs. Marshall, by the bye. contra
diets the report that she is prepar-
ing to go out to Wsrdman Park Inn,
where she spent last summer, for the
hot weather this year. She is plan
ming to get out OF Washington
which she can probably very we'll do.
since II is presumed that Congress
will adjourn about the time of the
nominating conventions, and the Vice
President is likely to be in consider
able demand as a campaign speaker
She says that under no circumstances
will she keep little Morrison in Wash.
ington another summer. Her plans
are not definite, but there Is a resort
up near Petoskey, Mich, where she
has spent many summers very hap
PLY. and 1t 10 probable that she will
at least spend part of this one there
As for the Pageant OF the Seasons
and the carnival for the beneht OF
Neiehborhood House. 1t closed a
brilliant season in a blaze of glory
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
MOUNT RAINIER GIRL
TO WE'D CAPITAL MAN

MT. RAINIER. Md. Feb. 22.-of
much interest TO society In a.
Rainier. Washington. and enyirons Is
the announcement OF the engagement
OF Miss Emily I. Peckham. daughter
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Charles J. Peckham,
OF Bunker Hin road. and Paul ID.
Johnson. OF Washington. The cere-
mony Is TO take place March . in
Washington.
The brldegroom-elect served eight
cen months in France during the war
as a member OF a unit OF motor me-
chanics OF the air service.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
Gayety Everywhere
Congressional Day.

Tuesday IN Washington. as every
where else, was quite the maddest
whirl of the season. There were half
q dozen rather-bigger-t han-usual Con-
gressional lat homes" (Tuesday be-
ing recognized as Congressional day..
There was perfectly wonderful
Philadelphia Orchestra concert. There
was Senator and Mrs. Henderson's
dinner for the Vice President and
Phelan's dance for Nancy Lane and
Philip Kaufmann: there was the
Msrdi Gras Carnival OF the Seasons"
for the benent of Neighborhood
House; there was even a breakfast,
taking precedence over the sundry
luncheons, teas, and dinners.
Indeed, the Congressional Clubs
annual breakfast, which is always
given about this time Of the year. is
one of the most delightful and char
acteristic events of the Washington
season. It's always a family party
the club family-and, although no
two of the members call the same
town home. all are at home in WASH
ington. Moreover, the breakfasts
are. by way Of being a feminine pro-
totype OF the Gridiron Clubs famous
three assessor dinners. with
the gridiron eliminated. The mem
bers don't grill anybody but them
selves. Sometimes they have a lot OF
fun with their own idiosyncracies, an
amusing program of sliits, satircs
and burlesques: but on Tuesday
they rather got away from this idea
and put on what was really a minia-
turc pageant. series Of sketches OF
importont epochs Of American history
pictured through the changing styles
of women's dress.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
Congressional Club
Holds Its Friday Tes.

The Congressional Club had an
other party last week, It's usual Fri.
day afternoon tea, with a most I'M
usual recital given by Mrs. Carrie
Jacobs-Bord, composer of THE End
OF a Perfect Day" Just a'Wearyias
For You" and scores of other songs
which have found their way TO .ur
hearts. She gave group of her
own songs to most responsive and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
Many Hsstesses Refuse
To Cancel EnGaEements.

a good many hostesses. however.
were loath to allow their engagements
to stay Cancelled. One woman we'll
known both personally and officially
made a rueful face when she got her
note of regret, and commented, well.
II was going to give a Cabinet din
ner ! ought to have known enough to
have il in honor or the .Burelsons or
some of the other stickers" And
some. old friends OF the Lansings
mostly, absolutely refused 70 take no
for an answ er. "i =, ~
Look ing in at the Philsdelphi G: Or
chcstra CONCERT on Tuesday Afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22

Many OF those who had taken part
In the Madri Gras pageant went on
up to Senator Phelan's. on r street.
for his dance for Nancy Lane and
Philip kauffman--and gave that TO a
certain extent a carnival atmosphere.
Secretary and Mrs. Lane, Mr.. and
Mrs. Kaufman, and Mr.. and Mrs.
randolph II. Miner (Californians who
have been in Washington for the last
two or three years, and are particu-
larly chummy with the Lanes and
with Senator Phelan, also OF Califor-
nia)-helped the Senator do the hon
ors-and all the young people in
town, and quite few from other
towns. were there. And with good
poppy" music. and the Senator's
house looking its best, All done up in
iowers-and very good eats" late in
the evening Cor early IN the morn
Ing, II you insist on accuracy they
all had a perfectly wonderful time,
adjourning quite reasonably along
between 2 apd 3 a. m.
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represented. And IL was . particular
~ nice party from all accounts.
Aside from the usual routine al
homes-Monday 10 called residents
day In Washington. but 10 also rather
a fsvorite day for special entertain
insr-ail the Senatorial and Congress
SIGNAL women At Congress Hall tit Is
a perfect rookery OF them), had a
jeint "st home" Many OF their ac-
quaintances regarded IL as last
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22

The pageant was a spectacle OF ex-
eeedins loveilness, and the carnival
well, IL was quite as madly merry as
could be expected in these prohibi-
ton hays.
The diplomatic and official world
turned out In force as well as the
resident set. which - perhaps most
generally concerned with NeiEhbor-
hood House. Many OF the guests wore
fancy costumes. adding to the general
brilliance OF the ball, which followed
the pageant, ana confetti and ssrpen-
tines did their bit toward making the
ball room an interesting and colortm
Kaleidoscope.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
/, SDeakers' Table There.
hut Ne Speakers.

"us w
Then. OF course. there was the
"speakers' table" although there
were no speeches save Mrs. Wards
FEW words OF greeting Introducing
Mrs. Shouse. Here Mrs. Marshall
was seated on Mrs. Wards right
hand Others at this table were Mrs
Palmer, Mrs. Daniels and Mrs. Alex
ander, wives OF Cabinet officers 2ho
are members OF the club; Mrs Mere
dlth. the newest recruit to the Cabi-
net circle: the former presidents OF
the club and the members n the
executive board.
Low mounds OF spring blossoms
from the White House conserva-
tories. IL my information was cor
rect-worc used on the honor table,
and for the rest there were nass.
fiags. and still more fsgs-a frieze
OF State fiags about the ballroom,
with smilax for n background, and
wee American flags bound to the sim
gle taper in silver candlestick
which served each OF the small ia
blcs ~ centerpiece.
Mrs. Nicholas Lonsworth was
hostess at one OF these tables. seps =
rated from Mrs. Mcdill Mccormick
with whom she usually goes to such
functions by the fact that the latter
is one OF the club officers and thus
| rated a seat above the salt" Char
actcristically, Mrs. Longworth had
her hat of fvc minutes after she
Was seated at the table and tucked
IL safely under her chair.
Other charter members serving as
| hostesses were Mrs. Frank Mondell.
OF Wyoming; Mrs. John Small, of
North Carolina; Mrs. o. W. Under
wood. OF Alabama; Mrs. william VIII
son, of Illinois: Mrs. Henry Cooper, Of
Wisconsin,: Mrs. Burton French. of
Idaho: Mrs. william Hughes, OF New
Jersey; Mrs. W. c. Hawiey. OF oregon:
Mrs. Rufus Hardy. OF Texas: Mrs.
William Humphreys, Of Washington
mia; Mrs. Gordon Lee. OF Georgia
Mrs. James T. Lloyd. of Missouri:
Mrs. James r. Mann, of Illinois; Mrs.
William Calder. OF New York; Mrs.
Dan r. Anthony, OF Kansas: Mrs. An
drew Barchfeld. OF Pennsylvania, and
Mrs. Thetus Sims, OF Tennessee.
Mrs Kahn. hostess at my table, told
us something OF the birth of the club
some fourteen years ago, and men
toned that II had been started at the
suggestion Of Gov. Frank Lowden. OF
Illinois. Presidential possibility. and
at that time Congressman Lowden, as
a means of simplifying the social
duties OF Congressional women and
bringing them closer together. Mrs.
Kahn IL the only one of the little
group of a dozen women who f1rst A..
sembled to discuss the project now
an active member of the club.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
Betty Baker n skss
Hit with Daace.

Little Miss Betty Baker really
made quite a hit with a graceful and
spirited dance. as one OF the attend
ants OF the Queen OF Spring. And
neither Secretary nor Mrs. Baker
were there to see her. Mrs. Baker
explained that she had reached her
limit after dining or dancing or box
partying every night for a week. So
Mrs. Baker stayed home, Miss Betty
went with friends and Secretary
Baker called for her and whisked her
off home az soon as she had done her
stunt. Which seems rather hard on
Betty.
The entire Baker family is reJoic-
ing that Laddie. their beautiful
Scotch coiiies, 10 getting better He
has had the "fiu"-no not common
or garden distemper. his doctors
agree that II was "flu'-presumably
caught from the family when four OF
them had It at once, and has been
much sicker than any OF the hu-
mans. Now, however. he is conveis'
cling and the Baker Riddles are hop
ing that he'll soon be able to be
brought home.
There Is one thing that Mrs. Baker
hopes to accomplish before the end OF
Lent--and that Is to get her Christ
mas, thank you notes written. She
told a friend that she put In the
morning Of Ash Wednesday writing
sorae OF them-becsuse people were
writing to ask her II she had received
their remembrances. IL seems suit
ably penitential Ash Wednesday oc-
cupation-and gives one a sort or a
line on how hard worked the Cabinet
women are.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
"PsssinG SAsw" Very
Pretty and Delightful.

This Passing Show" was very
pretty and in spots delightfully."- anus
Ing. Beginning with tho charming
Indian legend OF the Moon Maiden.
told by Mrs. Albert II. Vestal in the
beaded buckskin garments worn by
a long dead Indian princess, 1t closed
with the reading OF a message from
Mars" received by Mrs. Edward Keat-
ing and delivered by Miss Augusta
Glass, wearing the dainticst and most
70 odern OF spring costumes.
In between were numerous scenes,
several OF which stood out as particu-
larry effective---the minuet danced by
Augusta Glass, a dashing gallant in
laced coat, smallclothes and powdered
wig. and Mrs. Louise Fletcher Kemp:
"Jacksonian Days" when dcmoc ratio
simplicity reigncd and white House
receptions were almost riots" and
civil War Days" with Imog.ns
| Young, as a belle of 1864 singing
when You and I Were Young" in a
! voice a wee bit like the voice of con"
science--still and small--but very
sweet and appealing. Andrew jack
sons times were described by Mrs.
John Il. Rskcr in the role OF "Mi-s
Emily Donelson.' wearing the vrrv
dross In which this belle OF former
generation had attended White
House dinner.
The manifold activities OF Women in
the world war were pictured in q
stirring tabloau, which had for its
background the stars and stripes md
the Congressional Clubs service flag,
with its three gold stars and it's row
upon row OF blue. As this picture
was presented Mrs. Lenore Sherwood
sang Keep the Home Fires Burn
ing" the guests all joining In the
chorus. The hit of the afternoon,
however, was the spanish War"
scene. As chairman OF the entertain
ment committee, Mrs. Jouctt Shouse
had tho program in charge and spoke
BRIEF word Of explanation befo'e
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22

Last night the members OF the
Military Academy class OF 1907, sta
toned in or near Washington. and
their wives, had a dinner dance at
Wardman Park Hotel, one OF the se1
ries OF informal festivities they have
had from time TO time during the
last several years. The men. OF
course, are friends OF long standing,
but these little festivities, which
have done wonders toward bringing
their womenfolk together. are bring
ing about rather remarkable re-
viyal OF "clsss spirit" Tomorrow
night the class of 1901 will emulate
l90Ts example and give dinner
dance at Wardman Park.
JEAN ELIOT.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22
JEAN ELIOTS WEEKLY CHRONICLE OF CAPITA

enthusiastic audience and sfterwaro
met the club members In the informal
fashion which makes those parties 30
pleasant. Mrs. Bond is staying with
Mrs. Joseph h. showalter. who Is Civ
ing a luncheon on Wednesday al
which the composer will share honors
with Mrs. A. Mitchell Palmer.
Other parties there were during
the early days OF Lent-senator and
Mrs. Edward J. Grsy's dinner for the
Vice President and Mrs. Marshall on
Thursday, Mrs. Lanes tea the same
day, a half dozen delightful lunch
cons, a dozen dinner parties more or
less formal. And Mrs. Joseph :.
Frelinghuysen. wife OF Senator Ere
linghuysen, had a particularly jolly
little party yesterday when she en-
tertained at luncheon for the kiddies
who had taken part In the regular
Saturday morning gymkhana at the
Riding and Hunt Club. The clubs
Tuesday evening musical ride viii be
held this week. by the way. after
having been Cancelled for two weeks
FIRST to avoid conflict with "Hullo
Washington and then giving way
to the Mardi Gras ball
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1920-02-22

As for the Pageant OF the Seasons
and the carnival for the beneht OF
Neiehborhood House. 1t closed a
brilliant season in n blaze of glory
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1920-01-05

e the Auditorium. Opeaang resnarka
by President J. r. Howard.
1880 a. m.---Rsport Of officers.
l:H .. m.--Report OF msmbsrship
drive and financial campaign.
AIS p. m.--"sfarketing Wool" G. J
Fawcett. Iowa Fleece Wool Growers
Association.
ALE D. m.--"Batties OF the Live stooI'
Shippers" H. G. wallace. Corn Belt
Meat Producers Association.
S:t5 p. m.--"The Aim Of AGricui-
tural Extension Work." X. a. Pearson
president Iowa state College.
8:%6 .. m.--''Tho Grange" A. b. Jud-
son. state master.
4 D. m.--"Co- operative Marketing Of
Live Stock" Knute Espe. president
National Federation Of Cooperative
Live Stock Shipping Associations.
1870 p. m.--Address. "A Glimpse Of
the Future" j. r. Howard, president
American Farm Bureau Federation.
sis p. m.--Address. Hon. w. L
Harding. governor OF Iowa.
s:45 p. m.-Address, Hon. =. X. Nc
Keivie. governor of Nebraska.
Friday, Jsn. 8.
a. m.--"The FaTmers Union" T. A
Hougas, state president.
ESQ a. m.-'The County Agents
Part in the Farm Bureau Work" c. N
Kennedy. president National Associa-
ton Of County Agents.
10 a. m.-'"The American Society o,
Equity" II. L. Bissonnette, state prss.
ident.
1890 a, m.--"Co-operation In Hand.
ling Grain" Frank J. Meyers. score.