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Evening star., 1936-02-25

M. G. Allgood, Mrs. Pauline Byrd, Mrs.
John Foscue, Mrs. Virginia Mayheld,
Mrs. Thomas M. Owen, Mrs. Roscoe
Smith and Miss Claire Storrs.
Mr.. A. G. Patterson. president Of
the society, extends a cordial invita-.
tion to all Alabanaians and their
friends. Guest cards may be secured
from the officers or at the door.
The committee Of ladies in charge
of the ball will give dinner party
at the Westcpester this evening to
complete plans for the ball and to
also celebrate the leap year birthday
anniversary Of Miss Claire Storrs, o
member of the committee, who only
enjoys a real birthday anniversary
celebration every four years.
A birthday cake with six lighted
candles win be cut by Miss Storrs, who,
in reality, should be dressed In pima
fores.
The committee includes Mrs. B. Y.
Martin, chairman; Mrs. M. G. Allgood,
Mrs. Pauline Byrd, Miss Dorothy
Burkes, Mrs. John Foscue, Mrs. Vir-
ginia Mayfeld, Mrs. Thomas Owen.
Mrs. Roscoe Smith and Miss Claire
Storrs.
Evening star., 1936-02-25
Maryland Virginia
Items of Interest

Mr.. and Mrs. Leo P. Watson of
North Woodside. Md, have visiting
them at their home Mr.. and Mrs.
James K. Polk, jr., of Eronxville, N. Y.
Miss Sarah Thomas, home demon
stration agent for Shenandoah County,
returned yesterday to her home in
Woodstock, Va, from Fairfax, Va,
where she spent the week end as the
guest of Supt of Schools and Mrs.
Wilbert Tucker Woodson.
DR.. and Mrs. Elmar S. Waring en-
tertained yesterday in their home at
Fairfax, Va, in honor Of the 9th
birthday anniversary Of their daugh-
ter Sue. The young guests included
Virginia John Bennett, Jean Woodson,
Joan Sagendorf, Natalie Brown, Betty
Snyder, Betty Ann Woodard, Dorothy
Lee, Ann Waring, Patsy Waring, Peggy
Waring, Jackie Monroe, Jo-Jo Monroe,
George White, John Birkett, Billy
Birkett, Bobby Snyder and Buster
Brown.
Mrs. ]. G. Pratt entertained at a
bridge and supper party Saturday eve
ming at her home in North Woodside,
Md, in honor of Mr.. Pratt, who cele-
brated his birthday anniversary.
Miss Marjorie Reside, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Reside of North
Woodside, Md, entertained company
of 18 at a party and dance Saturday
evening at her home in celebration Of
her 18th birthday anniversary. The
guests were Miss Barbara Enlow, Miss
Barbara Eastment, Miss Louise East
ment, Miss Nancy Armstrong, Miss
Virginia Hoover, Miss Lydia Olson,
Miss Mary Howard, Miss Mary Ann
Griffith, Mr.. John Scott, MIR. Bruce
Stedman, Mr.. William Draper, Mr..
Rodney Boyer, Mr.. Eugene Wynn, Mr..
Richard Chaplin, Mr.. Harold Rice,
MIR. William King and Mr.. William
Howard.
Evening star., 1936-02-25
Mrs. Warren y. Robbins
Will Arrive in the Capital
TOBeWhite House Guest
Mrs. William Howard Taft Honor Guest
at Japanese Embassy-Repre-
sentative Host
sentative Host.

alternating with silver candelabra and
standards of fruit and connected by
ropes of smilax.
The hostess wore q gown Of fine
white lace with train and crimson slip
pers and a shoulder corsage Of red
roses.
Following the dinner coffee was
served in the patio, after which the
guests were entertained with moving
pictures of the Passamaquoddy tidal
power project in the Carlton room,
showing the progress of the work to
date with explanations Of its unique
engineering features.
Federal Trade Commissioner and
Mrs. Robert E. Freer have returned
to their home in Westmoreland Hills
after spending the week end with the
formers uncle and aunt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Hugh M. Freer, at Bontecoe
Farms, at Basking Ridge, N. j.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh M. Freer enter
tanned at a chop and chip" supper
Saturday evening, Washington's BIRTH
day anniversary. Their spacious home
was appropriately decorated for the
occasion.
The second secretary of the French
Embassy, M. Claude de Boisanger,
has left the Capital for New Orleans,
where he will attend the Mardi Gras
festivities. He will return to Wash
ington Thursday.
Col. and Mrs. c. w. Bowen of
Salem, Va, are at the Wardman Park
Hotel during their visit in Washington
at the present time.
Col. William E. Persons, u. S. A.,
and Mrs. Persons of Richmond. Va,
have come to the Martinique for a
short visit
Evening star., 1936-02-25
Alabanans
Give Leap
Year Dance
State Society Party
Thursday at
Willard.

The Alabama Society of Washing
ton will hold a leap year dance in the
main ball room Of the Willard Hotel
Thursday evening.
The congressional delegation and
men members of the society will be
the honor guests. A Mardi Gras spirit
will prevail and attractive favors given
in keeping with the carnival custom.
A group Of ladies in charge Of plans
are Mrs. B. Y. Martin, chairman; Mrs.
Evening star., 1936-02-25

Bolyn," by George H. Boxer, which
will be presented this evening at the
Arts Club by the Dramatic Commit
tee. Mr.. Russell is directing the
play, which Is an authentic version
Of the events leading up to the tragic
death Of England's lovely young queen.
Evening star., 1936-02-25
President and Mrs. Roose-
l welt will have as their guest at
/ the White House sometime


the White House sometime
Il during next week Mrs. War;
rem Delano Robbins, widow of the late
United States Minister to Canada.
Mrs. Robbins will also spend some
time with Representative and Mrs.
Robert Low Bacon, and several enter
tainments are being planned for her
during her stay. y
Mrs. Roosevelt accompanied the
President to Arlington this morning
to attend the services for their cousin,
the late Assistant Secretary of the
Navy, Col. Henry Latrobe Roosevelt.
She postponed her weekly press con-
ference this morning.
The japanese Ambassador and Nine.
Saito will entertain company of %
at dinner this evening.
Nine. Saito will be hostess at lunch
con tomorrow in honor of Mrs Will
liam Howard Taft. Covers will be laid
for "a.
The Cuban Embassy was the scene
OF dinner last evening, when the
Ambassador, Senor DR.. Guillermo Pat
terson y de Jauregui, entertained in
celebration of the Critic de Baire, the
anniversary of the start of the war
for Cuban independence.
Representative and Mrs. Ralph o.
Brewster were hosts at dinner last
evening at the Carlton in honor of Mr..
Clarence c. Stetson of Bangor, Me,
with covers laid for so guests.
The guests we're received in the
patio, which was banked with palms
and ferns, and dinner was served in
the Carlton room, where the tables
were decorated with silver bowls of red
tulips, white snapdragon and blue iris
Evening star., 1936-02-25
Mr.. and Mrs. Miller
Announce Sons Birth

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Perry Miller,
1r., announce the birth of son,
Charles Perry Miller Sd, Sunday. This
Is the second child of Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller
Evening star., 1936-02-25
Mr.. and Mrs. Russell
Hosts at Arts Club

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Edward Rus
sell will be hosts at the dinner at the
Arts Club preceding the play ANNE
Evening star., 1936-02-25

MRS. DAVID MEADE Lea
Who has been reelected president of the Episcopal Home
Children Mrs. Leg has serued the home In this capacy TOR
and addition for president OF the
Episcopal Eye and Throat Hospital She taking part
In the social lite In the Capital haung until the early Winter
mourning the late Mr. Lea Yesterday Mrs. Lea
be talk the Episcopal Home preceding the bridge and tea
at st. Thomas Church for the benefit OF the home
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Equipment Should Be Suited Owners Needs
Efficient Housekeeping
Is Largely a Matter of
Constructive Planning
Selected With an Eye to Individual
Requirements.

type are clean. in good working order,
and ready to give you proper and
satisfactory service.
KITCHENETTE EQUIPMENT LIST.
/ electric toaSter.
/ percolator electric or plain).
2 small saucepans with covers.
/ small frying pan.
double boiler.
/ small roasting pan.
/ small colander.
l egg beater.
1 cheese CRATER.
2 strainers-1 fine, / coarse.
egg poacher.
/ bread board.
bread knife.
small glass baking dish with cover.
/ wooden salad bowl, fork and
spoon.
/ corkscrew.
/ can opener.
1 large fork.
2 large mixing spoons.
/ carving set.
! ice pick.
tea kettle.
bottle opener.
measuring cup.
/ measuring spoon set.
/ oven Thermometer.
l dish mop.
! soap shaker.
sink refuse container.
Nest Of 4 to 6 canisters, In colors,
for -four, sugar, etc.
1 soap dish.
sink brush.
Set of icebox containers.
/ covered garbage pail, with waxed
paper bags as refillers.
/ trash basket.
l small enameled-top table.
lettuce bag.
ruit-tuice extractor.
2 small fruit and vegetable knives.
Salt and pepper shakers.
4 dish cloths.
4 dish towels.
4 small and 4 large plates.
4 soup cups and saucers.
4 after dinner coffee cups and sau-
GERS.
bread and butter plates.
4 tea cups and saucers.
4 cereal or berry saucers.
small platters.
glass bowl, for desserts.
large glass pitcher.
/ sugar bowl and cream pitcher.
1 tea pot.
small vegetable dishes.
6 large tumblers and small tum-
hlars
Evening star., 1936-04-17
BY BARBARA BELL,

"HIS new slenderizing frock will
answer your dress problem
when you accept Invitations to
L teas, concerts or informal
parties, and. Furthermore. it will add
to your reputation for style sense and
discriminating taste. Two gracefully
draped revers which conceal a youth
full vestee carry the swish and swing
OF a seemingly butterfly jabot, so be-
coming to mature figures. The high
rising panels in the front and back
of the skirt lend generously to a
taller and more slender appearance.
A lovely model in triple sheer. 1t is
equally effective in crepe, satin or syn
thetic sheers.
Barbara Bell pattern 1868 is
available for sizes SO, 38, 40, AZ, A,
46, 48, so and 81 Size 38 requires
AZ yards of 39-inch material plus one
quarter yard for the vestee.
Every Barbara Bell pattern includes
an illuStratrated instruction guide
which is easy to understand.
Send for the Spring Barbara Bell
Pattern Book. Make yourself attrac-
tive, practical and becoming clothes,
selecting designs from the 100 Barbara
Bell well-planned, easy-to-make pat
terms. Interesting and exclusive fash
ions for little children and the diff
Evening star., 1936-04-17
of
Stories for
Youngsters
Tales of Horrors and
Thrills Not Always
Advisable.
BY ANGELO PATRI.
WILL you tell us a story, Aunt
w Mary?"

WILL you tell us a story, Aunt
w Mary?"
Surely"
"All right. Well put plenty Of wood
on the fire SO we can have the lights
out. Put plenty of ghosts into it.
Make it a good one, won't you, Aunt
Mary?"
"Of course. A good creepy one, eh?"
eyes. With somebody carrying his
head under his arm, and all like that,
said gentle Bessie, chuckling in an
ticipation.
Goodness me. Mary, aren't you
afraid that such stories will give them
nightmares" They would me, know"
said mother. They want them, but
I don't know"
Wont do them a bit of harm as
long as they laugh at them. 1t is only
when they shudder and cringe that
the tale is shown to be bad for them.
Neither of them is afraid Of the dark,
or of anything else that have ever
seen. Good healthy young ones"
Are you coming, Aunt Mary? We're
ready. The creepier the better" And
the two children settled down on the
rug before the fire to enjoy regular
thriller.
: Now there are some children who
cannot stand that kind of story. After
listening to one they dare not go to
bed alone. They won't go without
a light, and they are likely to lie
awake in fear of every shadow or
sound that comes in the night. For
those children the creepy tale is out.
But that is no reason why those who
enjoy them should not do so.
There are some creepy radio pro-
grams that certain children should
not listen to. Turn them of. Let
those who enjoy them listen. There
are books that tell of ghosts, of hair
raising experiences, and some children
ought not to read them. Those who
enjoy them can do SO without harm.
know a little girl who trembles
and cries at the Tale of the Headless
Horseman," yet keeps asking for it.
I would not read it to her while she
showed such fear. I would read her
some soothing story instead. But
there is no reason why other children
should not enjoy the tale. 1t is a
classic and worthy the telling at any
time, to any audience. Then there
are Poe's stories, masterpieces of
horror and thrills. Those who enjoy
them enjoy them, and why notP
What is one child's meat is another's
poison. to adapt an adage long familiar
TO us all. If the tale strikes fear into
the soul of a child it is not his kind
of story. Give him another Study
the sort of child you are dealing with
and adjust the story TO his tastes,
temperament and, to some degree, his
needs.
Stories ought to be treats for chill
dren. If they are strain-as they
must be if they fill the child with
fear-if they are administered as
moral lessons, as they sometimes are
by devoted and mistaken teachers,
they miss the mark. Pleasure first;
let the moral make its own way. It
will If it is healthy, and it won't if it
is not.
Evening star., 1936-04-17

1tlateQ eye-DuC
I can assure you that, for the average
couple, there is not one item too
many. And as for the electrical
gadgets mentioned-it would be well
to find out first if any Of your friends
are planning some such article as a
wedding gift. before you spend your
own money in the purchase Of one.
Therefore, leave these items to be
bought last Of all, and devote your
first shopping days to the more mum
dane utensils that no one Is apt to
think of donating as present"
Study the furnished kitchens In
department stores and real estate
sample houses. If possible, so that
you may get an idea of just what you
can get into the small space Of your
new kitchenette. You can, by process
of elimination, decide exactly what
you will have to have, and just where
you can put it in your own home, for
efficient housekeeping is not matter
Of space, it Is matter Of constructive
planning, and conscientious upkeep.
WHEN selecting your house or
w apartment, remember that the
kitchen Is to be your workshop, and
see that it is suited to your needs.
Notice particularly If there is ade-
quate ventilation, so that there is
some way in which food odors will
be waited away from the rest of the
living quarters. Cast a sharp eye
at the floor, to see whether it is of a
type that is easily kept clean, or not.
And be sure that the stove. sink,
refrigerator and all fixtures of that
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Gloves for
Protection
And. Beauty
Cream treated Ones
Ideal for Gardening
and Sports.
BY ELSIE PIERCE,

LIE (who happens to be her hus-
band)-Would you believe that
these hands have been gardening all
day-I've seen them with my very
eyes.
She (his wife)-Flatterer, still the
big boy though he's more than twice
30. But, gardening is favorite out
door sport of the screen stars-why
shouldn't we all indulge?
To which wise young blade added,
Nothing like getting down to earth"
Later when the women gathered in
the far corner there was general
buzz, did she really do her own
gardening and how in the world did
she keep her hands so smooth and
white and young and her nails so
perfect. Didn't the sand dig deep
under the nail whites? How did she
guard against scratches. And sand
paper roughnesS? And general dis
colorations?" She was beSieged with
questions.
She confessed that she didn't work
in the raw and rough, she wore
gloves-and what glovesl Have you
ever heard of gloves that are cream
treated? They serve a double pur-
pose. They protect the hands and
actually benefit and beautify them
at the same time. These gloves might
Just as well go with you on the ten
mis- field, golf course, accompany you
on the auto ride or hold the reins
when you're horseback riding. They're
indispensable, too, for housework.
There's really such fun in gar
dening. It's sport for rich and poor
alike. From the backyard with a
single patch to the elaborate garden,
there's the same spade digging, sand
sitting, seeding and the same fun, at
length, in watching the flowers pop
up and smile "how do"
The "she" of our story had not
only been going through the usual
gardening routine, but had been shift
ing stones and boulders about making
. rock garden, but her hands never
showed a sign. No sign except one,
and that very charming one-the
poise and grace that comes with using
the hands and using them well.
For you'll find, if you notice care
fully, that working hands develop a
character and grace seldom found in
the absolutely idle hand. Whenever
you use your hands, however, try to
make every movement curve or circle.
Get used to doing that, so that when
you do gesture, and gesture only when
you must, each movement will be
graceful and meaningful. And when
you do not have to gesture, remember
/. that there Is infinite beauty in hands
In repose. Remember, too, that moth
ing Is more destructive to poise than
hands that move aimlessly nervously,
) hands that fldget and finger, scratch
and stroke and tug and pull un-
, necessarily. Relax Calm yourself.
My bulletins on hand care are yours
for the asking. Send self-addressed,
stamped (3-cenD envelope if you wish
them.
(Copyright 1850
Evening star., 1936-04-17
Millinery Trends.

The ostrich had better hide his head
n the sand this year-he is most
popular and sought-after bird. Ac-
cording to the Spring showings in
Paris, his feathers are much in de-
msnd not only for Spring millinery,
but also for trimming evening caps for
wear with cocktail suits. Reboux IS
showing one Juliet cap of very fine
open work straw with a single plucked
ostrich plume Another in her collec-
ton is made in navy and wine colored
groSgrain ribbon, covering the head in
three bands, with a navy and wine
ostrich tip in front. And fashionable
necks will also be bedecked with os-
trich this season. A necklace for for
NAL wear made of gilt cord is trimmed
in front with tiny curled ostrich fronds.
Decidedly, the ostrich need fear for
the safety of his tail feathers.
Evening star., 1936-04-17
sketched in a Washington shop.

sports hat Of the classic type.
A suit in one of these stunning
tweeds, with turquoise and orange
f1ecks showing through soft, luscious
green, has four of the very smartest
Of patch pockets tipped at angles
away from each other and the but
tons are odd round pieces Of leather.
The single-breasted jacket is lined
with turquoise blue. OF the same
material is q double breasted long
coat fitted in at the waist with many
narrow panels to give the skirt plenty
of width. -.--.
The shop that shows these also
specializes in exceptional doeskin sport
hats With small feather trims in
unusual colors to blend with any out
fit. They range, in price from $3.50
to $1l.5o and are really different.
They have nice scarfs, too, of finest
imported woolens, hand blocked in
fascinating designs and colors.
TOR warmer days dust coat is in
valuable. This Is an all en-
veloping raglan sleeved, single breasted
light weight affair in brown cloth
with half lining that will completely
protect bright sports frock and
allow you to be entirely presentable
for tea later In the afternoon. It Is
a very handy thing to have in your
possession.
1t might be worn over a sports silk
that we saw in stunning color COM
bination Of violet blue and wine red
with blue scarf and belt.
The light weight unlined jacket
suit which combines a checked coat
with plain skirt is the offering of
one shop. The colors are most in
teresting and may be selected from
a whole fist full of swatches and made
up to your measure. The little dress
maker jackets are belted but are to
be worn open showing a gay linen
blouse. The skirts have a front kick
pleat which is stitched at the edges
to insure smart pressed look at all
times. Full-length topcoats may be
ordered to match these suits If de-
sired.
A smart-looking sulphur yellow
tweed has well-rounded lapels and
front edges with several rows Of
stitching and two lower pockets. It
boasts brown silk scarf with white
rings.
Both challis and shantung make
charming sports frocks in plain or
figured materials. We found an at
tractive challis in mustard color with
small leaf design widely scattered in
bright colors. The outstanding fea-
lures are three wide box pleats on the
front of the blouse portion, the one
continuing down the front of the skirt,
with two patch pockets on the skirt.
Short sleeves, a fiat collar and a
crocheted string belt of navy blue
complete this interesting and useful
frock.
A word to the wise. Some sort Of
boomers with elastic around the legs
Is the safest thing to wear in strong
winds and for possible fence climbing!
For information concerning items
mentioned in this column call Ma
tional 5000, extension S96, between
10 and IL am. -
Evening star., 1936-04-17
BY MARGARET WARNER.

VERY week now brings its in
- teresting events of horse shows,
hunt meets and races, and
- means getting out into the
country in real sportSy clothes and
having perfectly thrilling time. The
Maryland Cup" and Virginia Gold
Cup" will be following along in quick
succession with other events also
booked. But you must have the right
sort of clothes to thoroughly enjoy
yourself and this always includes look
ing smart while being perfectly COM
Portable.
Tweeds are classics among the spec
tatorS at. these meets and bright colors
abound In sweaters, linen blouses and
scarfs. sLoud2 checks and piaids are
very much at home in this atmos-
phere and lend gaiety that is in
keeping with the sport. Shoes must
be of the comfortable, low heeled va
riety in bucko or other heavy material
designed for tramping about the fields
and isle hose are infinitely better
than silk, which will surely get
snagged on briar during the first 10
minutes. Don't think of risking high
heels, it will not only spoil your fun,
but ruin the heels. Wear good heavy
gloves, pigskin or string, and don't
forget your seat-stick, for you might
get weary and not find good dry
stump at hand to sit upon.
IF THE weather is cool you will enjoy
wearing an Irish tweed coat such
as we found in local shop. This coat
is reversible and may be worn with the
gabardine rainproof side out, if occa-
sion demands. 1t is marvellous all
purpose coat for the country and looks
equally we'll on either side. 1t Is light
in weight, yet the gabardine acts as a
windbreaker against those strong
winds that can be pretty sharp out in
the open stretches. Smartly tailored,
with full skirt and belted, this is the
wise choice for the wary sportswoman.
Irish tweeds, as you know, are un-
usual in their coloring and are more
vivid than the Scotch tweeds. They
run to nubs of turquoise blue. and
bright orange, fiecks of violet and pink
and make stunning suits and coats.
With the coat you would want q
plain or checked skirt and contrast
ing sweater or linen blouse with a