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New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
FINDS LIFE EXTINCT ON
ISLANDS IN PACIFIC
Chilean Steamer, Hit BY 1O0-Foot
Tidal Wave, Makes
Discovery

Coquimbo, Chile, March IS (By the
Associated Press)--Captain Campbell
of the steamer Martha, who has Just
returned here from a lobster fishing
expedition to the uninhabited islands
of San Ambrosio and San Felix, which
lie in the Pacific Ocean about 500
miles west Of the town of Chanarel,
San Felix, the Martha experienced
the force of a tidal wave 35 meters
high (about 113 feet) which rose
from a calm sea.
Arriving at San Felix, Captain
Campbell noticed that the island was
much smaller than previously. An
choring, he found the water tepid and
the rock bottom changed to sand
Heavy sulphur gases prevailed the air
Landing. he found sea fowl dead in
their nests and thousands of dead fish
covering the island, HOLSTERS, which
previously had been abundant, were
very scare.
The captain is of the opinion that
the earthquake of last November and
subsequent shocks had their center
near San Felix and San Ambrosio,
both of which are now completely
barren OF animal life.
He said that while on the Island of
st. Felix earth tremors were fire.
quent.
1t is recalled here that on March
4, the date on which the Martha en-
countered the tidal wave, similar
phenomena where experienced in sew
eral North Chilean ports.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
REPORT FAVORABLE
TO SERVICE BUREAU
Investigating Committee Recon-.
mendS Its Continuance for Year

Secretary Harry c. Jackson and
members of the home service bureau
were exonerated last night of charges
filed against them, when the special
committee appointed by the mayor de-
cided to recommend that the bureau
be continued for year. The follow
ing letter was drawn up to be sent
to Mayor Paonessa:
Hon A. NJ. Paonessa, mayor,
City Hall,
City,
The special committee to whom was
referred the complaints against the
conduct of the municipal home serv-
ice bureau, finds. after carefully con-
sidering the statements presented at
hearing on March 9Th and impair
TALLY reviewing the conduct and
handling of the bureau, that the
work of the executive committee has
been conscientious, and deserving ap-
plicants given every consideration by
the officers and executive committee.
I'VE recommend that the Municipal
Home Service bureau be continued at
least until the end of the fiscal year,
March 81, 1924"
The letter was signed by George P.
Spear, chairman of the committee.
At the beginning of the meeting Mr..
Spear expressed himself as being in
favor of the bureau. He said that to
the best of his knowledge the bureau
has done excellent work. He was
best acquainted with it during the
war, when it cared for the families of
the soldiers, he explained
William W. T. Squires also spoke in
favor of continuing the work. He
stated that there are many ex-serv-
icemen who are suffering from ner-
vous ailments. These men walk
around the streets worrying about
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
LIVES WITH BULLET IN HEART.
Former German Soldier, Arrested,
Called Phenomenon.

Berlin, March Exchanged with
embezzlement, there recently APP
peared in a Berlin court former
German soldier whom surgeon de-
scribed as medical phenomenon.
While at the front a bullet entered
the mans heart while it was con-
tracing and is there to this day,
moving in exact rhythm with the
contraction and expansion of the
heart. Had the man been hit half a
second later, when the heart was ex-
banding, said ona physician, in
Simultaneous death would have been
inevitable.
New Britain herald. [microfilm reel] (New Britain, Conn.) 1890-1976, 1923-03-23
Traceski President of
Fourth Ward G.. @. P, Club

at the Fourth Ward Republican club
last night as follows: President,
Stanley j. Traceski; vice president,
Fred w. Fleischauer; secretary. Law
renee M. Stanley; treasurer, w. j.
Ziegler; press committee, p. j. Scheyd
A vote of thanks was given William
Schaeffer, who retired as president
after IL years of active service.
Evening star., 1923-05-26

William II. Womersley. a resident
of the District for fifty eight years, a
retired government enploye and civil
a. 500 o'clock at his home, 4122 8th
street northwest.
Mr.. Womersley was born in Fail
River. Mass. March Is, 1872. At the
age of eighteen he shipped as a
sailor on the bark Huntingdon at
New York and went to Montevideo
and Buenos Aires. South America. re-
turning i'll April. 1861 He enlisted in
tho civil war for three years in Com
pany b, 18th Regiment. Massachu
setts Infantry, July -. 1861. and dur
ing the winter of 1851 camped with
his regiment on Halls Hill, Va. two
miles east of Falls Church. In March.
1862. his regiment embarked in trans
ports at Alexandria and landed at
Fort Monroe, from where it marched
to Yorktown, thence to Camp Mills. d
few miles from Richmond
Taken Prisoner at Bull Run.
During the second battle Of Ball
Run Mr.. WomerSley was taken pris-
oner and paroled on the field. He
subsequently was taken to Cumber
land. Md. and during the battle of
Antietam was removed from Cum
herland to Columbus. Ohio. Later he
went home. then started to rejoin
his regiment. On reaching New York
city he availed himself of general
order giving volunteers the privilege
of transferring to regiments of the
Regular Army. and was transferred
from the 18th Massachusetts Volun-
teer Regiment to the regular service.
December II. 1852. for the remainder
of his period of service
Mr. WomerSley entered the civil
service in the quartermaster gen
erals Office OF the War Department
in 1865. where he served until 1870.
From 1871 to 1850 he served in the
ment. In July, 1880. he entered the
office of the United States coast
guard and served there continuously
until his retirement, in September
1921.
He was member of Kit Karson
Fost, No. .. Department OF the Po-
tomac, c. A. r., and for twenty five
years was financial secretary OF
Friendship Lodge, Independent Order
of odd Fellows.
in church affairs and was. one of the
organizers of the Gospel Mission. He
was a communicate OF the McKen-
dree NJ. e. Church.
His Surviving Family.
Mr.. Womersley is survived by his
wife, Mary f. Womersley; his children
Mrs. Esther f. Harper. Mrs. G. w
Morrison, Benjamin q. Womersley
Miss Florence B. Womersley. Mrs
Louise Cody, Miss Bessie Womersley
Mr. Charles Womersley. Miss Grace
Womersley. and by eight grandchil-
dren, seven great-grandchildren, and q
sister, Mary +. Maxim of Taunton
Mass. The funeral service will be
held at his late residence, 4122 Sth
street northwest. Monday at l o'clock
Interment will be in Arlington.
Evening star., 1923-05-26
HIRSHBERG IN JAIL;
$500 BOND FORFEITED

NEW YORK. May 26.-The bondsmen
of DIR. Leonard K. Hirshberg of Balti-
more, convicted of using the mails to
defraud investors in a blind pool" op-
Grated by Winthrop Smith & Co., a
now bankrupt brokerage firm, of which
he was a member, lost $500 yesterday
because DIR. Hirshberg, being in jail,
couldn't appear in court.
DIR. Hirshberg had been at liberty in
500, 900 bail, pending an appeal from his
conviction in federal court. Then he
was arrested as a fugitive from justice
in Baltimore, where he was wanted for
alleged perjury. He applied for writ
Of habeas corpus, to fight extradition,
but when the hearing on the writ was
called he asked for a continuance and
was released in $500 bail.
A short time after he had been freed
his original bondsmen surrendered him
to the federal authorities and he was
locked up in Tombs prison.
When he failed to appear and his
lawyer explained why, Supreme Court
Justice Ford forfeited his bond and dis
missed the habeas corpus proceeding.
Evening star., 1923-05-26
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued to the
following:
mer.
Reginald o. Eyre and Evelyn Emmert.
Charles r. Schrider of Silver Spring, Nd,
and Frances NJ. Leasure of this city.
Louis H. Adams and Ruby Brown.
James e. Leeman. jr.. and -Goldie Ewell.
James Lanham and Pearl Mitchell.
Albert G.. Heath and Blondale V. Jewell
Milton T. Davis of this city and Lula W.
Thornhill of Culpeper. Va.
burn.
Iorin A. Niles and Marie f. Beimschle.
Hugo A. Stahl and Katherine Peacock.
Melville r. Armstrong and Gertrude Stans-
William A. Wilson of Lexington, Va. and
Carrie E. Babcock of Chase City. Va.
Washington G. Jackson and Mamie L. Glad
mon.
William J.. Smith and Mary q. Corey. both
Of Springfield. Mass.
Ralph f. seaton and Ethel NJ. Hughes
George Southall of this city and Mildred
Fahnley of Bridgewater. Mass.
Porter G.. Brown and Emily Dunlap.
Rubby Barnes and Mary Thomas.
John Fl. Young and Marie f. Williams.
BENJAMIN H. Skidmore and Lola NJ. Parker
Steven Rubino and Mary Costantino.
Bernard Miller and Ruth !. Goode.
Evening star., 1923-05-26
Deaths.

STEWART. Officers ard members OF Mora,nr
star sta no Lodge, No. 40, l. b. p o. Elks Of
at Pythian Han. saturday. % Nav 70 "a ssssm2ss is2s
.h session or sorrow, to make arrangements
l9r n,,,,t tne funeral of Brother BENJAMIN r
. SnE"Aar. =, M Funeral Monday. May IS. at Il
pm, pm, from Zion Baptist Church. ST. be
tween 3rd and Az sts sw Forest TempIe
40. y, and Columbia Lodge, No. So, invited
Il FREMONT BUTLER. Exalted Ruler
GEo. r. HATTON, Secretary
THORNTON. Departed this life TbnrAAay
may "a, l323, after brief illness. at Fher
ssidde seis,aehce; 2ooS sth St. NV. CARRIE f..
wldoW or the late Presley T.. Thornton and
oeEoted mofher of Fannie E. Presley, PhiIip
and samuel Thornton and only sister OF
nm nnohas Ito mooinson Funeral Sunday at 80
St between 18th and 18th NV. Rev, NJ
W. Norman. pastor Relatives and friends
invited. lnterm"nt Woodlawn cemetery.
WHITE. Departed this life Wednesday. Nav
Of his mother. SAMUEL WHITE beiored
husband OF Estelle White and father OF
Daniel Daniel samuel. Agnes and Lillian white,
son OF Henrietta and brother OF Frederick
White Funeral from First baptist Cburrb
9TH and g s.w., Sunday, NAV o7 af an
pm. Relatives and friends invited. .28s
"aIAEHs s. Thursday, May "a. 1923, at 1856
u. Withers tnee PERRIN. Funeral service
at his late residence, 440 N st. NV. on
sunday, May "a. at 2 o'clock pm. Inter.
ment Mt Woodlawn cemetery.
"oMERsLEY. Friday, May %, 1928, at $50
WILLIAM II. WOMERSLEY, in his eighty
second year, beloved husband of Nsry +
Molersiey Funeral from his late residence
aIiuas, arIi,,a;s, May y. at pm. Intermen,
copy.J payers PIES P1Ts
zELLER. At his residence. Dallas Ta,
MMENki M MAGRUDER ZELLER. husband OF
maf and ,McaSoy and only son Of j. Cochrane
Evening star., 1923-05-26
DR.. KATE w. BARRETT
is ROBBED ON TRAIN
S3,OCo in Jewelry and Clothing
Taken From Florence Crit
tenton Missions Leader.
SneciaI Disnatc to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star
ALEXANDRIA. Va, May 26.-Dr.
Kate Waller Barrett. national presi-
dent OF the Florence Crittenton Mis-
sion. national president of the
American Legion Auxiliary and an
officer of the Daughters of the Amer
lean Revolution, reported the theft
Of $4,000 in jewels and clothing from
her berth on a railroad train be-
tween Pittsburgh and Washington
last night.
DR.. Jarrett who was returning to
her home here. at 40S Duke street,
from spcaking engagement in
Pittsburgh, said she retired about
10 o'clock last night and when the
conductor awakened her about l
o'clock this morning for her ticket
she discovered that a bag containing
her vaiuables was missing The train
was stopped at a telegraph station
and the authorities in Pittsburgh
were informed Among the articles
missing were jewel insignia of va
rious organizat ations, a Partisan even
ing cape valued at $1,000, private
papers and other articles of cloth
ing DIR. Barrett had other articles
Of wearing apparel in another bag
which was untouched.
Evening star., 1923-05-26
GRAVE DECORATION
FUND TOTAL $275
Capital Citizens Responding
Generously to Appeal Ap-
pearing in The Star.

The Washington public is gener-
ously responding to the Decoration
day fund appeal appearing in The
Star for the purpose of collecting
funds to help decorate the graves of
the country's soldiers resting in the
cemeteries within the District.
Every day brings an increased
daily total which has now reached the
sum of s274.6G. The following letter
was received from one of the sub
scribers: II have been in the govern
ment employ for some twenty-six
years and have never refused to do
my duty toward those valiant men
and women who sacrificed their lives
to make America what it is today,
and l assure you that 1 feel thankful
TO you and your great newspaper for
the information as TO where 1 could
are many employees in the depart
ments who would gladly contribute
TO this worthy cause If their atten-
ton was called to the matter" This
individual subscribed to both the
G. A. X. and the Confederate funds.
Gifts Acknowledged.
Acknowledgment is made of the
following subscriptions received: To
the G. A. r.: c. ii. Schierier. So; 3.
A. Caloria. 81; Charles Long. 81;
Jeane MuNon. 20 cents: Z. X. {. 5, 81 ::
J. II. Buckenstein. $40: c. NJ. c., so
cents: Cash, so cents; Miss NJ. L..
Comegys, 81; Mrs. Charles &. Mac
Castree, So; Katherine Williams, 81:
Cash, % cents: NJ. A. Corestant, 25
cents: J. F.. b.. 25 cents; Anna +.
Baurhail. 81; John b. O'Neill. 81;
Miss Margeret McNemimire. 81: G. w.
Buckley, so cents: X. p. Dickey, 50;
Annie l.. Edwards. 81; Cash. so cents:
Gertrude Cook. So; Mrs. Thomas
Ward. $3.50: X. s.. 81; the Misses
Rathbun. 81 i. i. r., 80 cents: Cash,
81; Mrs. S. B. Ellery. so cents: w. II.
Olcott. 81: collection at the Cosmos
Theater. s4S.91; Mrs. King. 30 cents;
Hugh Watson. 81; f. c. A. so cents.
For the Confederate fund: b. A.
CaIoria. 81; Jeane MuXon, % cents;
Cash. 25 cents; j. F. b.. % cents /;
e. w Buckley, so cents; Miss Frances
l.. Campbell, 81: Mrs. S. 3. Ellery.
so cents; Hugh Watson, 81: inspect
fled subscription. East Orange. y. j..
81: NJ. Pierce 80 cents: Roberta p.
Higgins. 81: collected at the Cosmos
Theater. $3S: Maude Stacey Lamb.
81; ID. +. r.. 81: NJ. N. War Depart
ment. 25 cents: +. $. War Depart
ment 25 cents: II. II. F., ST. Clar-
ence r. Wilson, So: +. H.. 81; T. H.
kearney. So; NJ. E. s., 81.
Evening star., 1923-05-26

lowed. The bride wore a becoming
| and effective costume of mauve crepe
de chine. the gown made on the new
simple lines and trimmed with mauve
lace. which fell in uneven drapery
below the edge of the skirt. Her hat
was also of mauve straw trimmed d
with plumes in the same shade. She
carried no flowers.
Maj. Lyon and his bride will leave
later this afternoon for brief honey
moon and will return next week to
Glenview Farm, where, Saturday.
June 2, they will give a large recep-
tion before sailing for Europe.
The minister Of China and Nine SEE
are attending the marriage this aft
ernoon of the formers niece. Miss
Wal Ling SEE, to Mr.. Shun Lii Tsai of
the Chinese educational mission. The
ceremony is being performed at 3
o'clock, in the legation, by Rev. H. F..
Randolph, and the bride, who is wear
ing the conventional wedding gown
is attended by Miss Rose Hsiung. A
small reception will follow the cere-
mony.
Mrs. Sanford. wife of Mr.. Justice
Sanford, was the guest of honor at
luncheon today of Mrs. Wilbur ].
Carr, wife of the director of the con-
sular service. who entertained a COM
pany of twelve in her apartment at
the Dresden.
Miss Nina Katharine Lunn, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Wallace H. White, jr., and
Mr.. Robert Mckee Rownd Sd, will
be married this evening at s o'clock
in the home of the brides mother. on
Wyoming avenue. the Rev. C. E. Rice
officiating. Only a small company
be followed by a large reception.
Representative and Mrs. White
were hosts at supper last evening.
entertaining on lie Paradis roof for
guests being the members of the we'd
ding party.
The counselor of the Spanish en-
hassy, Senior Don Juan de Cardenas,
will be host to a company of men at
dinner this evening in his home on
Euclid street.
Senator and Mrs. Thomas F. Bayard
of Wilmington have returned to Wash
ington, and are in their apartment at
the Lee House for a few days.
Miss Elizabeth Hanna will entertain
at dinner this evening in compliment
to Miss Marion Trumbull, and later at
LIE Paradis supper dance.
Miss Hanna entertained at dinner
last evening In compliment to Miss
Louise Ross Todd. and her brother,
Mr.. S. Jewett Todd. The other guests
were Miss Olyve Graeff, Miss Jean
Sutherland, the undersecretary of the
Treasury. Mr.. s. Parker Gilbert, jr. !.
Mr.. Hugh Tenant of the British en-
bassy, Mr.. Marion Law and Mr.. Rich
ard Davidson.
Nine. de Mohrenschildt will entertain
at. a dance this evening at the home
of Mrs. j. Borden Hartman in F street
There will be about sixty guests.
Nine. Mohrenschildt will entertain a
Evening star., 1923-05-26
LEST WE FORGET

wooded slopes Of Arlington and other cemeteries In
Washington 10000 soldiers sleep.
graves unmarked their deeds unsung,
unless Washington responds to appeal.
is simple appeal shortly told The Grand Army Of the
Republic and allied in Washington are pro-
making their annual solicitations in the
departments which the placing,
(and June for the Conderaes)
the head of each of their
of holding appropriate exercises in each where
soldier dead.
These appeal through The Evening Star which
acnlwedge contributions Send something
matter how small Mail today and designate Day
FundThe Evening STAR stating the whether
the Decoration fund the
fund.- for use June
Evening star., 1923-05-26
Society
Col. George Harvey, American Ambas-
sador to London, Leaves White
House After Visit of Ten DAYS.

small company at dinner preceding the
dance.
Miss Alice Milburn. whose marriage
to Maj. xenophon Herbert Price, will
take place June 2, entertained her
wedding attendants at luncheon to-
day at the Hamilton Hotel. The
company included, Miss Mary Stitt.
maid of honor, and the bridesmaids
Miss Virginia Edwards, Miss Betty
Werner. Miss Eula Wilson of St
Louis and Miss Vivian Smith of New
York.
Miss Milburn. Maj. Price and her
bridal party We're entertained at din
ner last evening at the Army and
Navy Club. when the hosts were Capt
John French the best man, and the
ushers Maj. James Lester. Maj Paul
Evans and Maj. Samuel Cousins.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Tuckerman
entertain company at dinner this
evening.
Col and Mrs. Morris Ernest Loche
Will entertain at dinner this evening,
later taking their guests to the dance
to be given by Nine. Mohrenschildt
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Callahan of
Chevy Chase announce the marriage
of their daughter Mildred to Mr..
Lawrence Sackett Mason on Thurs
day. May "a. Mr.. and Mrs. Mason are
spending their honeymoon in Atlantic
City. and from there will go to SYRIA
Evening star., 1923-05-26
Jn al enlnrian1.

BAILEY. In sad but loving remembrance ~
4uI pa gear daughter and sister. EVELYN $.
ago. May 90, 1918.
Dear Is the grave where you are laid
EY. Emtet IS The memory that never shall fade.
Lowers lowers may wither, leaves fall and die,
"thefs forget you, never shall we.
God needed a little rosebud
10 bloom in His garden fair
SO He took our darling Evelyn
MOTHER. DADDY. SISTERS Rs5e' AND
BRoUGHToN. Sacred TO the memory Of our
gta9yed pami.d, d,.,gn,. wife and mother. PHOEBE +.
BHotGHTOS, who passed away three wears
ago IodaE. HUSBAND AND SONS.
CHAPMAN. In sad but sweet remembrance
Ui OIL my devoted aunt. MARY A. CHAPMAN.
MAY 20, 1918. ''u@''
HER NIECE. EVELYN A. CHAPMAN.
mother. MARY G. HILTON, who depsrted
'hs NE one year ago today, May 26 1922
In my heart your memory fingers.
rhs. hsweetly tenderly. fond and true;
There is not day. dear mother,
That ] do not think of you
HER LOVING DAUGHTER, ROSA HoI.-
HILTON. tribute of love and remembrance
TO my dear mother. MARY C. HILTON WIN
26. 1922 "a'
You left me broken hearted,
And all seems dreary here
Life is not the same. dear mother
AS III was when you were here
Dear is the grave where you are laid
SWeet is the memory that never shall fade
flowers may wither. leaves fall and die:
Though others forget. never shall
HER LOVING son GEORGE
HILTON. In remembrance of my mother
MARY c. HILTON, who departed this life
one year ago today. May 26. 1872
backward, turn backward. o time in your
flight.
How dear is that poem so old
The world at It's hest pannnt hrin1
TO tired and weary soul.
Dear mother: we're parted; twas by Gods
command
I'm bearing my sorrow the best that I can
Tis hard to be parted from one that we
love.
May God keep you, mother. till we meet
HER son WILL AND FAMILY. .
JACKSON. A tribute of love and devotion
to the memory of my dear wife and mother
HESTER A. JACKSON, who died one wear
ago. May %. 1929.
There was vacant place in heaven
That was not quite complete,
So God took my darling wife
To fill the vacant seat.
HER LOVING HUSBAND AND DAUGH-
TER. oRRIcK s. JACKSON AND EDITH
T.. II. JACKSON.
KANE. In sad but loving remembrance of
my dear baby. WILLIAM JOHN KANE Jr
who departed this life four years ago today
May 20. 1919.
Dear is the grave where my baby is laid:
Sweet is the memory that ne'er shall fade
MOTHER.
Evening star., 1923-05-26

cuse. y. Y. where they will make
The bridegroom is the son of Mr..
anad Mrs. Eugene Mason of this city.
Mrs. Oxnard and Daughter
Return to Virginia Home.
Mrs. Oxnard and Miss Oxnard. who
have been spending some time in
Washington at the Shoreham re-
turned to their home in Virginia yes
terday. entertaining informally at
luncheon before leaving.
Mr. c. Bryan Pitts was host at a
luncheon Yesterday at the Hotel
Hamilton given in compliment to Mr..
Henry Seligman of New York, who,
with Mrs. Seligman, is staying at the
Hamilton for few days. Among
governor of the Federal Reserve
Board; Mr.. Peter A. Drury, Mr.. Ezra
Gould. Mr.. A. Mitchell Palmer, Mr.
X. Golden Donaldson, Mr.. Frank ].
Hogan. Mr.: w. Gwynn Gardiner. Mr..
Mr.. James H. Baden. Mr.. Harrington
Mills, Mr. Lawrence A. Slaughter.
Col. Robert n. Harper, Mr. Henry
G. Sheridan. Mr.. William A. Mills, Mr.
Peyton Gordon. Mr.. Julius Garfinkle.
Biddle, Mr.. j. Eris Powell, Mr. S. j.
Henry. Mr.. William II. West. Mr.
John r. Waller. Mr.. OrIa f. Harri-
son. Mr.. James p. Reynolds. Mr.. Ell
bert Anadale, Mr.. John p. Story, Col.
John w. Clifton. Mr.. Benjamin S.
Minor, Judge Charles H. Robb, Rep
resentative John Philip Hill, Mr.. T..
c. Dawson. Mr.. Frank p. Morse, Mr..
G. Garnet Pitts. Mr.. Victor Deyber,
Mr.. Wade H: Cooper, Mr.. E. ]. Nc
Quade, Mr.. Joshua Evans, jr. Mr.
Robert V: Fleming. Mr.. Hubert T.
Plaster. Mr.. William F. Dennis. Mr..
Christopher HI. Pope, Mr.. Julius Pey-
ser. Mr.. Frank H. Edmonds. MIR.
Eugene Smith. Mr.. Henry d. Tudor,
Mr.. H. Prescott Galley, Maj. F. S.
DR.. Harry NJ Kaufman, Mr.. George
Angus Garrett, Mr.. Rozier Dulaney,
Mr.. Harris and Mr.. McCutcheon.
The cable, which was very long
length with mass of deep pink
peonies.
Mrs. r. R. GOWN, who with her
husband is residing temporarily at
the Hamilton Hotel. had several
guests lunching there informally with
her yesterday.
Mr.. Ernest de Zaldo has joined Mr..
and Mrs. Gown for visit.
The officers stationed at the Wash
ington barracks, entertained at din
ner last evening in the Officers Club.
A number of parties were entertained.
Col. and Mrs. w. L. Reed had with
them Col. and Mrs. c. B. Stone, Maj.
and Mrs. Gilbert Stewart. Maj. and
Mrs. Robert S. Binner, Maj and Mrs.
John Upham and Maj. and Mrs. Thorn
as Osborne.
Col and Mrs. G. S. Simonds enter
tanned Col. and Mrs. Henry Gibbins.
Col. and Mrs. G. H. Estes, Col. and
Mrs. Andrew Moses, Col. and Mrs. Up
ton Birnie, jr.; Mrs. Turner and Col.
Clark Collins.
Col. and Mrs. Stanley D. Embick had
as their guests Gen. and Mrs. r. C.
Marshall, Mrs. H. c. Barnes, Mrs. c..
E. Kilbourne. Col. and Mrs. John L.
De Witt. DIR. and Mrs. William T.
Davis, Col. Robert c. Foy and Col.
Beecham.