Evening star., 1922-01-01
WHISTLES. HORNS AND GAIETY
USHER IN NEW YEAR IN CAPITAL
Countless Parties Held All Over City.
Dance at Women City Club-More
Events Planned.

women's Service Council. which was
enlivened with dancing and special
music.
At the Playhouse. 1914 N street.
there was held a joint meeting of
peace organizations. The ceremonies
were especially impressive and spe-
cial prayers for the peace of the
world were offered. in which 1922
was hailed as the beginning of the
new era" The Blue Triangle Rec
eve gathering. the occasion being
managed by the Y. W. c. A.
In the estimation Of the older cit-
worthy event incident to the celebra-
ton of the new year Is the revival Of
the public New Year reception at the
White House tomorrow.
Reception at White House.
President and Mrs. Harding will re-
ceive in the famous big east room
practically continuously from IL
o'clock in the morning until o'clock
in the afternoon, and it is anticipated
that in the general public" section of
the long line will be the greatest
number Of persons ever in attendance
at such an affair.
The home of the Washington Lodge
Of Elks was last night the scene of a
happy and fun-making gathering. The
feature of the New Year eve celebra-
ton was the serving Of an old FASH
preceded and followed by dancing
There also was a special music pro-
gram
The keefsteak feast was Of a most
attractive and unusual nature. That
no one failed to get his or her fl,
tary William s. Shelby said al :
ward that more than 1000 pound, of
choice tenderloin cuts, cooked II he
most accomplished manner, were
served. Besides that, there were
served several thousand pounds Of
far.away Idaho and equally generous
portions Of the several trimmings
customary to serve with such a meal
The preparation of this worthy feast
was made under the direction of Gus
W: Brahlsr. Edwin Il, Neumeyer, jr,
William Hettinger. William A. Engel
and Charles johnson.
More than 200 members of the Delta
Sigma Phi Fraternity and their guests
welcomed the New Year with a dance
and entertainment at the New VIII
lard last night; The eommittee in
Russell Hollebaugh. Logan Kennedy,
Philip A. jenkins and Willard King.
Before attending the reception in q
body the Association OF Oldest In
uAOAeAuS5 WILL 6alHcT ~ Inc Olu en-.
gine house for short business meet
Ing at II o'clock.
Observance Mt Y. M. C. A.
The new years arrival is to be OBJ
served at the Y. M. C. A. tomorrow
and an invitation has been extended
to the general public to take part.
Men and women are invited to the
festivities in the big central "Y'
building, while the youngsters will
be entertained in the boys depart
ment.
In the lobby Of the building an
orchestra will furnish music from 9
until I O'Clock. On the second floor
the religious department will have
an exhibit Of charts and printed mat
ter, and q reception will be held by
the board Of managers and the sec
retarial stan.
On the third floor the educational
department will be open for inspec-
tion, and the o'connor dramatic play
erS VIII give short plays.
In the. gymnasium there will be
drills and games. In the boys de-
partment the celebration will open ii
$3.50 o'clock ana will close at 1850.
Rsiaef Corps - Receive.
Tsss Department OF Potomac wom-
ems Relief Corps will hold reception