The Washington times., 1931-12-26
yuIetide Party
Gay Holiday
Event

A Yuletide decoration, inter-
mingled with an array of regi-
mental flags, transformed the
ballroom at the Mayflower last
night into a veritable bower for
the fourth annual midShipman
and cadet ball, which was graced
with the presence of the Vice
President, Mr.. Charles Curtis,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Ever
ett Gam, who were the honor
guests of the occasion.
Upon their arrival, an escort,
formed Of the chairmen Of the
floor committees, together with
the guard Of honor, made up
Of cadets and midShipmen, con-
Quoted them to their box, after
they had been received by the
acting hosts of the evening.
The Assistant Secretary of War
and Mrs. Frederick H. Payne,
the Major General Comman-
dant of the Marine Corps and
Mrs. Ben H. Fuller; the Chief
of Cavalry, Maj. Gen. Guy v.
Henry, and Mrs. Henry; the
Commandant of Fort Humph-
reys, Col. Edward H. Schulz,
and Mrs. Schulz; the co-ordi-
nator of the Government. Rear
Admiral Thomas T. Craven.
and Mrs. Craven, and Capt. and
Mrs. Frank D. Berrien, Col. Jo-
Seph j. Staley, U. S. M. C. re-
serves, made the introductions.
Notable Box Party
The Vice President with Mr..
and Mrs. Gam entertained a
party in their box, their guests
including Representative and
Mrs. Adam M. Wyant, Mr.. and
Mrs. William A. Scully, Miss
Anne Wyant and Miss Kate
Hyde Scully.
Mrs. Gam wore a handsome
gown of garnet velvet with
diamond ornaments. Mrs.
Frederick H. Payne, wore green
crepe, trimmed in brilliants.
Mrs. Ben H. Fuller was in
violet velvet; Mrs. Frank D.
Berrien, wore red chiffon with
silver lame trimming.
A group Of young people
from Army and Navy circles
were in attendance, including
Miss Carolyn Payne, Miss Olga
Craven. daughter of Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Thomas 7.
Craven, who was with her
brother and sister-in-law, Mr..
and Mrs. Thomas T. Craven.
jr.; Miss Mary Elizabeth Mac
Arthur, Miss Betsie Berrie11.
Miss Marie Wrightson and Miss
Priscilla Wrightson, Miss Sally
Ann williams and Miss Mary
Virginia Williams.
The Sixth Marine Reserve
Brigade was represented at the
ball, Colonel and Mrs. Joseph
j. Staley, Commander and Mrs.
Don S. Knowlton and Major
and Mrs. Harvey L. Miller had
and Mrs. Harvey L. Miller hav-
ing a box together.
Climax to Christmas Day
A well-known orchestra played
for the dancing, which was con-
tinuous throughout the eve
ming, and all the young bellies
and beaux Of society were on
hand to enjoy this event, which
was a fitting climax to Christ
mas Day festivities in the Cap
ital.
The boxes, encircling the ball
room, were occupied by Off
cials, members of the Army and
Navy set, with a number Of
diplomats in their midst, and
many members of resident So
ciety.
Mrs. Helen Ray Hagner, who
arranged the dance, was pres
ent, wearing a charming gown
of black chiffon, trimmed with
rhinestones; and the dance was
preceded by many dinner par
ties.
Among those present were
Col. and Mrs. Harry N. Cootes,
Col. and Mrs. L. B. Magruder,
Capt. and Mrs. George Steele,
Capt. and Mrs. Frank D. Ber-
rien, Comdr. and Mrs. r. A.
Theobald, Comdr. and Mrs
John Morse, Col. and Mrs. Jo-
seph j. Staley. Capt. and Mrs.
L. A. Dessez, Major and Mrs.
Chester Fordney, Mrs. Russell
Bennett, Mr.. and Mrs. William
Magill Collins, jr., Mr.. and
Mrs. George Hewitt Myers and
Mrs. Ralph Worthington, all OF