Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-07-23
BY SALLIE v. H. PICKETT.

Several social events of interest en-
livened White House news last week
before the President took off down the
r.ye- for one CT his favorite cruises in
tie lower waters of Chesapeake Bay.
There were two luncheons, with official
Its Issued as in Midwintsr, both for
Cst 'rsu.9hed visiting foreigners, and
number Of small events, when the
President entertained a few friends
Informally OF course there was a
wedding, that of Mr.. Elliott Roosevelt,
the Presidents second son, to Miss
Ruth Googins of Texas yesterday in
Burlington, Iowa, with prospects of a
glimpse Of the bride In the White
House next season, If not before, and
there were scarce fragments Of news
from Mrs. Roosevelt at Campobello
Island.
Even more quiet will be the days to
come, for the President plans a visit to
Hyde Park, leaving Friday for 10 days
vacation. And of course the cabinet
will scatter far afield-thcse who have
not already left. Secretary of War and
Mrs. Dern are at Salt Lake City, Utah,
sand the Secretary of the Navy and
mrs. Swanson have gone to the Rapidan
icamp established by President Hoover,
where, with few friends, they will
$xusticate over the week end. The
return Of the Secretary Of State and
Mrs. Hull will closely follow the break
ing up Of the conference in London
this week.
The Assistant Secretary of War, Mr..
Harry Hines Woodring set off in an
airship to join his bride-elect, Miss
Helen Coolidge, at the home of her
parents, Senator and Mrs. Marcus A.
Coolidge, at Fftchburg, Mass. He will
arrive in time for the dance which is
given by the Senator and Mrs. Coolidge
for the wedding party and guests to-
morrow night at the country club. The
marriage Tuesday adds another delight
full young matron to the already long
list Of little cabinet hostesses, and the
bride will have none Of the uncer-
tainties of Washington's official social
code to struggle with, for she has lived
here quite long enough to be familiar
with all her duties.
There will long live in the minds of
the society folk who attended the re-
ception at the italian embassy last
week for Gen. Balbo and his party the
lovely picture of stately, cool drawing
rooms, still cooler patio, and the
throngs of officers in Summer uniforms
and women in airy chiffons in dainty
colors. Most attractive of the cabinet
were Mrs. Roper and Miss Grace Roper,
who accompanied the Secretary OF
Commerce. They were as fresh look
ing and charming in their sheer Sum-
msr gowns as though it were net Mid
summer in a heated city. Mrs. Roper
keeps open their comfortable home and
enters into the informal entertainment
of the Secretary and his friends when
ever required. This is one OF the
homes which never puts up Summer
front of closed doors and shuttered
windows.
Rear Admiral Luke McNamee, new
president Of the Naval War college,
and Mrs. McNamee are finding great
joy in meeting old friends here, ana
since their arrival few weeks ago
have had a full social program. Tues
cay afternoon they will be guests OF
Capt. and Mrs. Harvey Dalano at a
garden party, and Thursday Afternoon
they themselves will receive In their
quarters.
Tomorrow the Minister of Venezuela
will celebrate the 150th anniversary OF
the birth of Simon Bolivar. the great
Lberator of Latin American countries