The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1924-08-14

does not have much time for merely
frivilous functions.
Even the tireSome moments Of the
evening were alleviated somewhat
by having the beautifully coiffed
white hair Of Mrs. Virginia White
Speel to gaze at.
Luncheon At White House
For Party Leaders
Today 10 a big day for Republi.
cans. A luncheon at the White
House and an evening with the
President in the Memorial Continen-
tai Hall win be the high spots.
The president and Mrs. Coolidge
will entertain about 300 at q buffet
luncheon and reception. The guests
will include the notification commit.
tee, the Republican national com.
mittee, State chairmen, governors
| and members OF the Senate and the
House Of Representatives.
Frank Stearns, who returned to
the White House this morning, will,
Of course, be among those present"
ct the luncheon.
Senator and Mrs. David A. Reed,
who have just returned from Eu-
rope, will attend all Of the Republi-
can functions today. With them
this evening win be their daughter,
Miss Rosamond Reed, who Is
expected to make her debut this
season.
Mrs. Medill Mccormick Is reported
as having accepted an invitation to
be here, but have been unable to
locate her. And Mrs. Harriet Tay-
lor Upton I glimpsed motoring on
Connecticut avenue yesterday, but
/ haven't been able to find If she
kept on through the city or not.
She lost out In the primaries yes
terday In Ohio, whore she sought
the nomination for congresswonan
from her district.
The Secretary Of State and Mrs.
Hughes will arrive this afternoon.
Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook, Presi-
dent General Of the D. A. R.. IL on
hand.
Mrs. Hert, Leading Republican
Woman. Here for q Few Days.
Mrs. Alvin T. Hert. vice chair.
man Of the Republican national
committee. and director Of Repub-
lean women's activities in the
present campaign, will head the
list Of prominent women who win
be present at the luncheon and
notification. The women on the
notification committee include Mrs.
J. l.. b Rlexander, Aripona: Mrs.
Helen M. Laughlin, California; Mrs.
w. H. KistIer, Colorado; Mrs. Julia
u. Ashbrook. Delaware; Mrs. Wn.
liam H. Scofield, New Hampshire:
Mrs. Edith II. Colby, New Jersey:
Mrs. Wilma 8. LeVan, Ohio: Mrs.
Alice Collins. Utah, Mrs. Clarence
q. Maynard, Washington.
The Presidents party win occupy
the box on the south side of the
hall tonight ana will include the
President. Mrs. Coolidge and their
son. John. The box on the north
side will be occupied by Frank w.
Mondell and party. Mr.. Mondell,
as permanent chairman of the
Cleveland convention, which nomi-
mated Mr.. Coolidge. WIN make the
speech OF Introduction. In Mr..
Mondell's. party will be Mrs. Mon
dell, Miss Dorothy Mondell, Miss
Marjorie Mondell, Major and Mrs.
West and Mr.. and Mrs. Frederick
Mckenny. Reserved seats generally
will be held by governors Of States,
officials, members of the Republi.
can national committee. Summer
dress without the, formalities OF
evening attire will be expected.
NN
The Misses Catherine ana Made
line Lettertnan, Of Washington, who
have been visiting their uncle, James
Cresson Parrish, at Hethermere, his
villa in the Shinnecock Hills, will
leave this week for Europe to re-
main until October.