The Washington times., 1921-01-12
AnERIcANIzXTIoN BALL.

ton was the last OF a group OF seven
balls TO take place In the six days un-
der the auspices OF numerous Charity
organizations and this proved 10 be
one OF the most successful or the
group. A very large sssembiage' In
GLIDING many out-of-town guests as
we'll as prominent -. A. RS and their
friends, filled both ball rooms and the
spacious lobbey at the Hadleigh. and
dancing was enjoyed until late hour,
The object OF this ball has aroused
wide interest, for the proceeds VIII go
TO a fund 10 carry on the educational
work that the ID. A, r. IL doing
among the foreign element here. and
TO create a patriotic interest among
our newest Americans.
Mrs Newton Il. Baker and Lady
Cieddes, wife Of the British Ambassa-
dor, were in the receiving line, whlch
was headed by Mrs. Glon Fay jerks,
chairman OF the ba.I committee. Lady
/ Geddes, who was late. having been de-
tanned at Mrs. Marshall Fields din
ner. wore a graceful gown OF bro
caded white satin trimmed in silver
lace and a wreath OF silver flowers in
her hair. Mrs Baker wore becom'
ing gown OF turquoise blue satin COM
bined with silver cloth and an over
dress OF the satin trimmed In bands
OF brown fur. She carried an exquisite
fan brocaded in shades OF rose and
crimson. Mrs. jerks wore gown OF
pink satin charmeuse made with soft
draperles OF the hips.
Others in the receiving line were
Mrs. George Maynard Minor, presi-'
dent general OF the ID. A. r., who
wore a gown OF black and white lace;
Mrs Howard l.. Hodgkins. who was
1.I N
Hanger, wearing a becoming model
OF pale blue satin made on straight
lines and a large Spanish comb In her
hair: Mrs. Mary Il. st. Clair. VINO
wore white satin combined with gold
cloth, and Mrs. f. w +. Hunter, who
wore a trained gown OF silver cloth
made on straight lines.
Other prominent members OF the d..
A. n. present were Mrs. Edward NJ.
Roome, chairman OF the Americaniza-
| ton committee. who wore haho-
some gown Of black lace made over
a foundation of white SATIN MIS-
| Randolph Hopkins. who also wore
black lace and her daughter Miss
Helen Hill Hopkins. chairman OF the
girls committee, who wore charm
| ing model Of orchid. pink clinton
satin. becomingly draped and finished
with a large bow of blue tulle tied
| at the side.
Most of the National officers were
| present and there was a large al
| tendance OF young people.
Brig. Gen. william ID. Connors
made the introductions and Capt. e.
b Bricker was chairman of the floor
committee.
| The orchestra was stationed In the
first ballroom, thus allowing the
| guests to enjoy promenade concer'
| II disinclined to join the dancing. In
addition to the Washington anests
the out-of-town guests were Mrs
cabot stevens. who came from Allan
tic City for the occasion. Conrad Z.
| Soest and DR.. Sherman Richardson
both OF New York and Wallace y.
Ariel, Of Boston.
/ During the evening program OF
exhibition dancing was given by
charming group OF native creeks
| who wore Grecian costume with How
| ing silver wells.
| Supper was served at II o'clock in
the dining room.
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MISS ANDERSON TO SPEAK.
| Miss Mary Anderson. chief OF the
women's bureau of the Departing nj
of Labor will be the speaker at a
reception to be given a: the College
Women's Club this evening. Mrs
Basil NJ. Manly, president of the cIuh
will receive the guests. All college
women in the city are invited. Al
the club luncheon Saturday, January
Is, at 1890, the guest of honor VIII
be Clyde II. Tavenner, secretary OF
the Philippine Mission Bureau.
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Mrs. Harold Hill Titus gave
bridge party and tea yesterday after
noon for Mrs. Thlman Hendrick
wife Of the District Commissioner and
Miss Mary Amber Smith, debutante
| OF this season.
| Under the leadership OF Mrs. Ed
mund ]. Brennan, card party VIII
be given this afternoon at the mead
| quarters of the National w oman
party, IA Jackson place. proceeds OF
| which will be added to the luno
which is to be used to place mem
orial to Susan b. Anthony, Elizabeth
| Cady stanton and Lucretia Mott III
the rotunda OF the Capitol ASSIST
ing Mrs. Brennan are Mrs refer
Drury. Mrs. George Eastman MIS-
/ George Harris, Mrs. Murlei Lynch'
Mrs. Quincy +. Strong, Mrs. Nliiian'
|
| The monument to the three great
leaders of the fight for suffrage Is 10
be installed with appropriate cere-
monies on February is the opening
day of the Women's party conven-
| ton.
| The women's Club of Melwood DIS
trict will give a library tea on FRIDAY
afternoon from 3 to O'Clock at the
home OF Mrs. II. Irving Bowie, on
Marlboro Turnpike, Mclwood.
The purpose of the Club is to start
n library in Melwood District and
each guest is requested to bring
| book.
Mrs. Percy Duvall, the Dover
House. is director OF the club and
mites any one who has visited the
Dover House to attend the tea
s. L. Lawrence, British vice con
sui at Washington, and Mrs. Law
renee are established at 1886 . street
| porthwest for the winter.