The Washington times., 1929-10-21
| NEWS OF WASHINGTON SOCIETY
The Junior League Will GiUe Annual
Entertainment EdrLy in December
Big Event Takes Form of
Cabaret at the May
flower Hotel

Friday the 18th, ever
shrowded in mystery and
superstition, is the day
which has been chosen in
December for the annual
entertainment to be given by
the Junior League. And this
season the big event will
take the form of a cabaret,
which, of course will be
' given in the evening and at
the Mayflower. The fact
that such a date has been
chosen will prove in itself
/! quite a drawing card
| though the name Junior
! League is really enough to
assure the interest Of the
smartest people in Washing
ton.
Professional
J The powers that be" have
chosen Llewlyn Knowles, who
piloted the Junior League circus
to succeed last year, to direct
the entertainment. The theme
of the production is being
worked up now, so it remains
to be seen in what channels
the talent land there is much
of it) of the Junior Leaguers
will be guided. Mr.. Knowles is
from professional circles in
New York.
Committee
Mrs. Charles c. Glover, jr., and
Mrs. Franklin Ellis are in charge
of the list of patronesses; Mrs.
Cary r. Grayson is chairman OF
the entertainment committee; Mrs.
Trubee Dawson is in charge OF
arrangements; Mrs. Blaise de
Sibour is treasurer, and Miss
Marian Jardine will handle the
publicity.
In years gone by, a cabaret has
been the choice of the Junior
League for their outstanding
event. until last season, when
they decided to branch out and
have a circus. Though it is under
stood that in reverting to cabaret
this year. the plans are for a
much bigger and better" show
than ever before.
Big Success
Two performances Of the circus
were given-and on each occasion
every space in the basement OF
the auditorium was filled, with
a more than enthusiastic audience
who received the speeches and
gestures of John Phillip Hill, as
ring master, with shouts of appre"
citation. Each and every mem
ber of the league was called on
to offer their bit of "art' to the
occa sion-some turned chorus
girls-others paraded in the guise
of elephants, bears, and the like.
Of course, John Phillip Hill is
: one Of the chief supporters of
the league at these events. He
HAS UGCA " PSA
form the duties of the master of
ceremonies.
An "Outsider"
One of the onlookers at the
circus was reduced-or rather,
elevated to such a receptive state
Of mind, that on seeing the eyes
Of small boy peering through
the auditorium, trying to catch a
glimpse of the antics, he imne-
diately rushed out, and to the
complete beWilderlnent of the boy,
dragged him in and sat him in
one Of the front row boxes. Then
the child was showered from all
sides with such goodies. as pea
nuts, gingerale, and candy-and
his day was made, then and there.
i; X X
The French ambassador, Paul
Claudel, will be Joined here next
month by Nine. CIaudel and their
daughter, Mile. RENE Claudel.
who have passed the summer in
France.
Mrs. LoYel1 Fletcher Hobart,
president general of the Daughters
Of the American Revolution, is at
the Willard. She has come on for
the annual board meeting Of the
Daughters and the dedication of
Constitution Hall.
Il y
Mr.. and Mrs. Larz Anderson, will
come to Washington next week
from their home in Brookline,
Mass, where they have been since
their return from a trip around
the world.