The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1923-01-01

Clubs and Hotels Have FUN
Night of Merrymaking.
Church Meetings.

Master 1928, spick and span in
his swaddling clothes, well pleased
with the dazzling and prolonged
reception given him today, solicits
the cooperation of Washington
residents in making his 365-day
reign q popular one, chuck full
ct peace and prosperity.
Shugly ensconsed in his invisible
perch, the New Year babe re-
minds that he has thrown old
1925 record book away and every
enc IN the city starts today with
equal opportunity to gain his good
Kraces.
Old Gets Noisy Farewell.
Despite the vigilance OF the police
and revenue agents who conspired
With Old Man 1922 to cheat the
New Years debut Of some of the
customary unrestricted pandemon-
fum, there was the usual amount
OF frivolity in the form Of daring
parties, noise, horns, confetti throw
Ing, and covert imbibing. 49,
Determined to keep their New
Year parties alive as long as pos
stble, the thousands of young men
prominent hotels and clubs until
well after midnight made Child's
restaurant their objective about 3
o'clock this morning.
As result lines, two and three
abreast, which stretched around
the Washington hotel .clamored for
entrance at the popular home of
the cake eater and at o'clock
this morning this form of con-
solidated merrymaking was going
strong.
In the meantime the more Sc
rious-minded portion of the city's
population were gathered in the
churches which held their ems
tomary watch night services. These
were largely attended. There was
the retrospect over the nassin0
year, Its trials, its difficulties its
dressings, and causes for thankfuI-
ness and the silent prayer that tho
rev Year will be as full of hone
The celebration Of the entry nj
1879 VIII be widely celebrated here
To-Day with parties, dances, and 9th.
81 social functions. A number of
c.vIc organizations, suiting the ac-
ton to the word-"get bUsy''-wiII
hold their regular sessions tonight
despite the fact that the HOLIDAY
spirit has gripped most persons
Quiet at the White House.
owing to the recent critical ILL.,
ness OF Mrs. Harding, from which
sne mas not yet fully recovered, the
6 annual White House New Year re-
cept1on has been Cancelled.
While four orchestras furnished
music, q record crowd of 1900 per
sons held usher in the New Year
at Wardman Park Inn. Not only
was society represented at the Inn
but members Of the diplomatic
corps. and officials Of the Govern
ment were also present The sea-
sons debutantes were out in force
4 little crowding was experienced
ct lie Paradis, where more than 400
Celebrants assembled. The Hamfl.
ton Hotel management inaugurated
m innovation in this city by
serving New Year breakfast at 8
o'clock this morning. The re-
3uvenated Willard Hotel contained
was also greeted by q large crowd
1T the Lafayette Hotel. FrankIin
Square Hotel also held a New year
dance.
The Salon des Nations OF the
Washington Hotel was a picture in
itself. With 1000 present the
myriad colorings Of various dresses
and confetti gave the appearance
Of the Latin Quarter in Paris at
the height Of the season. At the
Ebbitt hundreds enjoyed a supper
dance while the Shoreham Hotel
also celebrated by holding a supper
without a dance.
Churches Of the city will TODAY
welcome the advent Of the New
Year with appropriate services.
Since today Is a holy day Of obIiga-
ton In the Catholic church, addi.
donal masses will be held.
There will be an alI-day service
commencing at 1890 a. m. today
At the Free Gospel Assembly, $50
PennsylVania avenue northwest.
Among the speakers are Mrs. Ina
France Nesbitt, Of Baltimore. and
the Rev. and Mrs. Billy Black.
from the Pacific coast. Late in the
afternoon a fellowship supper will
be served.
The regular New Year watch
service Of the Jonadabs was ceIe-
brated by Pioneer Council, No. 1.
Sons Of Jonadab, last night at the
hall, 62S Louisiana avenue. A ban.
quet and smoker, addresses and en-.
tertainment features were included
in the program. Similar services
have been held by the council every
year since 1851.