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JUDICIARY GUESTS
. AT WHITE HOUSE
Chief Justice and Mrs. Hughes
Attend First State Recep
tion Since His Elevation.
President and Mrs. Hoover were hosts
last evening at the annual reception to
tbt Judiciary, receiving members of the
But>rwne Court, the many courts of the
Federal and District government, as well
as a large number of the legal fraternity
of Washington, and their wives. The
large company also included a generous
number of officers from the Army, Navy
and Marine Corps and their wives, as
well as many residents of the National
Capital. Quantities of flowers were used
In the state apartments, white roses, as
usual, in the Blue Room, with red car
nations on the long table in the red
corridor and pale lavender chrys
anthemums with maiden-hair ferns on
each side of the state stairways.
Many guests arrived before the hour
appointed for the reception and awaited
the impressive march of their hosts and
the members of the President’s official
family down the state stairway to the
Blue Room. The arrangements for the
reception relieved congestion in the cor
ridor and the state dining room, though
large groups of guests stopped at Inter
vals in the red corridor and in the
other state apartments for greetings
with friends and others of their own
particular circle. The Marine Band
Orchestra, under the direction of Its
leader. Taylor Branson, was In Its
accustomed place In the main corridor
and played during the reception and
later in the East Room for the dancing.
Vice President Absent.
President and Mrs. Hoover, preceded
by the military and naval aides, de
scended the stairs followed by the Sec
retary of State and Mrs. Stimson. the
absence of the Vice President, Mr. Cur
tis, and his sister, Mrs. Edward Everett
Gann, causing a little flurry of excite
ment and disappointment. The word
was quickly passed through the com
pany that the Vice President was In
disposed owing to a slight cold and was
unable to be present. Next entered the
Secretary of the Treasury. Mr. Mellon,
escorting Mrs. Arthur M. Hyde, wife of
the Secretary of Agriculture, who is out
of town. The Secretary of War and Mrs.
Hurley were immediately behind them,
and the Attorney General and Mrs.
Mitchell, the Postmaster General and
Mrs. Brown, the Secretary of the Navy
and Mrs. Adams, the Secretary *of the
Interior and Mrs. Wilbur, the Secretary
of Commerce and Mrs. Lamont and the
Secretary of Labor and Mrs. Doak com
pleted the line.
The Chief Justice and Mrs. Hughes
and other members of the Supreme
Court were awaiting the Chief Executive
and Mrs. Hoover In the red room. Chief
Justice and Mrs. Hughes were the first
to be received, and were accompanied
by their daughter. Miss Elizabeth
Hughes. Mr. Justice James Clark Mc-
Reynolds, a bachelor, and who has no
' hostess, was accompanied by Mrs. Rush
more Patterson.
Mrs. Hoover was never lovelier than
at last night’s fete. Her white hair, ar
ranged softly about her face and dress
ed with tiny pearl combs, was strikingly
■et off by her gown of hyacinth blue
velvet and lace. The gown was designed
with a fitted velvet bodice, the deep
bertha of lace falling low and making
short sleeves, and the skirt of many
folds of the lace fell long at the back
making a fan shape train. She wore
long white kid gloves and a fine chain
of diamonds.
Blue Shades Predominated.
Shades of blue predominated in the
gowns worn by the ladies of the cabinet.
Mrs. Wilbur, wife of the Secretary of
the Interior, selected a gown of chiffon
In a soft shade of hydrangea brocaded
in a darker shade; Mrs. Lamont wore
torqoise blue chiffon velvet, and Mrs
Brown had on a similar shade of blue
to heavy taffeta. Their gowns were
fashioned on the long prevailing Unes
with the skirts fashioned with trains
and Mrs. Brown’s gown made In panier
effect.
Two of the cabinet hostesses had on
rose pink velvet, Mrs. Hurley’s gown
was fashioned with a fitted bodice em
broidered in crystals and pearls, and
Mn. Mitchell's gown was designed with
a train and the bodice trimmed with
velvet flowers.
Mrs. Hyde wore a gown of black
transparent velvet, made with a train,
and both Mrs. Adams and Mrs, Doak,
the new cabinet hostess, wore white!
Mrs. Adams in silver and white brocade
made with a train and Mrs. Doak In
and lace with the design
outlined in crystals, and the decolletage
to rhinestones. The lace panel fell to
the floor, giving the effect of a train
ffTie official hostesses all follow the lead
« Mrs. Hoover in wearing long white
Ina gloves, which have this season be
come an indispensable accessory to the
®nartly attired women of the hour.
Mrs. Hughes, who was attending with
her husband and daughter. Miss Eliza
beth Hughes, the first state reception
wa * appointed to the
highest tribunal, was a distinguished
toa gown of white and silver
lame fashitmed with a full puff of the
material Just below the hipline. Miss
Hughes was in a lovely frock of green
brocaded i n small figures of rose and
fjoicl- It was designed in a deep Vat
S^rv O^ a^»’.u Crlss ’5 ro , ssed wlth narrow
•tripes of the material, and she wore a
Moulder bouquet of orchids and maiden-
Hair iem.
Trio of Attractive Guests.
Interesting trio In the blue room
were three maids who figure prominently
m the younger official set—Miss Ger
trude lamont, daughter of the Secre
£.• 2, f Commerce and Mrs. Lamont;
JU!f*ns^i£f ude Bancroft who is spend-
Win ter with her uncle and aunt.
“V'‘. A , t to rn ev General and Mrs. Mitchell,
and Miss Hughes, whose wedding will
cake place next Saturday and for whom
a number of pre-nuptial parties are
being arranged. Mrs. Hoover was the
nrst to entertain in honor of the charm
a toncheon yes
terday at the White House for her.
»Om lamont was In a gown of black
velvet, the skirt banded several Inches
a»ye the ankle-length hemline with
ermine, and Miss Bancroft was in egg
•hell color satin trimmed in rhinestones.
Others from the Supreme Court group
present were Mr. Justice and Mrs Wil
lis Van Devanter. the latter wearing a
gown of American beautv velvet, made
on simple lines with a touch of rhine
stone at the bodice; Mr. Justice Harlan
Flske Stone was accompanied by Mrs
1 111 -w a *°wn of wlilte
brocaded chiffon. Mr. Justice McR/>y
nolds, the bachelor member of the
court, was accompanied by Mrs. Pat
terson, who wore a gown of white satin
made severely plain with a long train'
Mrs. Butler, wife of Mr Justice Pierce
Butler, wore a gown of lavender moire
made with long full skirt and graceful
bodice which fell Into a short train
They were accompanied by their daugh
tor. Miss Anr.e Butler, who was in
Marie velvet and lace. Mrs. Roberts,
wife of Mr. Justice Owen D. Roberts
2*1 a costume of black velvet trimmed
with rhinestones, the skirt long and
falling into a train at the
, Oliver Wendell Holmes
•nd Mr. Justice and Mrs Louis Bran-
o r T" ly w‘ tt f nd even tog functions
And were absentees.
Distinguished Sisters Present.
Sirs. Nicholas Longworth, wife of the
Speaker of the House. Is always the
*^ u tez: Interest and shared attention
5L^,h D . l ?sn P* rt . y th her slater.
Mrs. Richard Derby, formerly Miss Ethel
Hoosc\elt. Mrs. Longworth was in a
very becoming gown of flowered taffeta
made very long and full, with a double
train cut square at the ends. Mrs.
Derby was In a gown of pie crust color
taffeta, fashioned similarly to that of
her aleter’a.
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! at the reception were Judge Oscar E.
Bland of the United States Court of
Customs and Patent Appeal and Mrs.
Bland, who were accompanied by their
daughter, Miss Hellen Bland, and their
i house guests. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E.
Guth of Baltimore. Mrs. Bland was
; in a flame color georgette crepe gown
made long and full, and her daughter
wore cream color satin and lace. Mrs.
Irvine L. Lenroot, wife of Judge Len
’ root of the Court of Customs and Pat
tent Appeals, had on a gown of black
satin trimmed with lace, and her oma
-1 ments were pearls. Her daughter, Miss
Katharine Lenroot, who accompanied
; them, was in a gown of wine color taf
feta, made full in' the skirt and long.
Mrs. Edward K. Campbell, wife of
| the retired chief Justice of the Court
, of Claims, was attractive in a -gown of
; soft powder blue crepe de chine, made
. on the full-flowing lines. Their daugh
; ter, Miss Jean Campbell, was attired
[ in a gown of black brocade trimmed
in red. Mrs. Samuel Jordan Graham,
wife of retired Judge Graham of the
Court of Claims, wore a “Goupy” model
: in black taffeta, printed with large
. vari-color bouquets and made with a
1 tight-fitting bodice and a long full
1 skirt. Diamond and emerald earrings
I and necklace completed her outfit.
: Mrs. Wheat, wife of Chief Justice Al
fred A. Wheat, chose a gown of black
' lace for the occasion and pearls were
■ the only ornaments she wore. Mrs.
i Siddons, wife of Mr. Justice Frederick
> L. Siddons of the District Supreme
Court, wore a gown of pink crepe em
broidered In rhinestones with a cor
i responding set of earrings and neck
> lace. Mrs. Hits, wife of Justice Wil
■ 11am Hits of the District Supreme
l Court, was In a gown of white velvet,
i which vied in loveliness with her silvery
i hair.
: Dancing Closed Reception.
, Promptly at five minutes after 10
, o’clock the President and Mrs. Hoover
, and the members of the cabinet and
i their wives returned to the second floor
i and dancing in the east room followed.
i The former Attorney Oeneral, Mr.
! George W. Wlckersham, who is now
) chairman of the President’s Crime
Commission, held impromptu receptions
I wherever he stopped He was accom
! panled by Mrs. Wlckersham, who has
retained her many friends made here
■ when Mr. Wlckersham was a member
of the cabinet. The assistant solicitor
1 of the Treasury and Mrs. Harry K.
■ Daugherty were also among the guests,
1 as were the alien property custodian
j and Mrs. Howard Sutherland. Former
| Assistant Attorney Oeneral Mrs. Mabel
Walker Wlllebrandt attended the party j
! and among others present were Senator
’ Samuel Shortridge, Mrs. Porter H. Dale,
; Judge Mary O’Toole, Mr. and Mrs.
Bpencer Gordon, Mr. and Mrs. Frederic
; D. McKenney, Mr. and Mrs. Joskßa
Evans, Jr.: Mr. and Mrs. David ist.
, Pierre Gaillard, Mr. and Mrs. Roger
Whiteford, Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Droop,
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford K. Berryman and
their daughter. Miss Florence Berry-
I man; Mrs. Martin Morrison, Mrs. Mir
iam Ballinger Berryhill, Miss Mildred
■ i Tytus, Miss Margene Musser, Miss
Mabel Boardman, the Rev. Dr. and Mrs.
Charles Wood, Mr. and Mrs. William
Jeffries Chewning, Jr., and the former’s
cousin. Miss Herndon.
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THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C„ FRIDAY. DECEMBER 12, 1930.
From the Front Row
Reviews and News of Washington's Theaters.
G. W. U. Troubadours
In "Good Gracious Godfrey."
CHIEF of several things which
may be said to the credit of
"Good Gracious Godfrey,"
the musical show by the
George Washington Trouba
dours, is that it moves as rapidly as
any professional performance could
move. There is also plenty of ma
terial for such action, and much
talent to the companv. No necessity
for relying on what, might be de
scribed as collegiate glitter Is found
to this piece and, having expert
stage direction. It becomes an enter
tainment with music which conveys
the merry Inclinations of the per
formers, and comedy which is Im
portant for the simple reason that
the every-day stage has suffered
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of three performances last evening
at the McKinley High School Audi
torium. While the Initial perform
ance showed some points at which
criticism might be aimed. It appears
likely that such minor defects will
be obliterated before the completion
of the engagement tomorrow eve
ning. The spirit of the young per
sons cn the stage, even to the three
distinct choruses, represents that
novelty in such public exhibitions—
an evident enthusiasm for the under
taking. which may easily be im
parted to an audience.
One achievement of the Trouba
dours Is the discovery of a comedian
who has rare magnetism, which
causes one to anticipate something
worth while whenever he has oc
casion to saunter out on the stage
Some professionals might well envy
that distinction of William Phillips,
whose extravagant contributions art
so shot with genuine humor that
they seem almost natural. Joe Dan
sansky and Miss Wilhelmlna Gude
share In the spirit of extravaganza,
and there are several occasions
which are Illuminated by the com
petent work of Miss Ada Green and
Paul Wrangell. The dancing of Miss
Marjorie Mitchell and the singing of
Henry Nestor, Miss Jane Wilson and
Miss Mary Welchel are good contri
butions. A single number by Miss
Sue Crump, "Makin’ Love,” displays
novelty in conception and execution.
Others in the cast are Miss Edith
Brookhart and A1 Perry, who have
their share of the fun. Denis E.
Connell, director, also is to be com
mended on his ability to manage a
live group of players.
Miss Jean Westbrook gave an in
cidental violin solo which added to
the pleasure of the evening. The
book of the play was Mie work of
Fletcher Henderson anJ Frank West
brook. Music was by William Jemi
son and Dan Beattie, assisted by
Frank Westbrook and Miss Junle
Wells. Thoee whose handiwork ap
peared In the lyrics were Dan Beat
tie. Ralph Kennedy. Milton Beek
man, Frank Westbrook. Fletcher
Henderson and Miss Wilhelmlna
Gude. Dancing was under the di
rection of Miss Dorothy Schenken,
Miss Betty Reynolds. Miss Christine
Splgnul, Miss Julia Barnes and Mr.
Kennedy. The scenery was arranged
by John Redmond. Among those
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Member of Power Commis
sion Called for Criticism of
Pennsylvania Body.
Solicitor Charles A. Russell of the
Federal Power Commission today was
called upon by Secretary Wilbur, chair
man of the commission, to explain his
criticism of the Pennsylvania Public
Service Commission, of which Wilbur j
yesterday ordered an Investigation.
Russell, who accused the Pennsyl
vania commission of permitting the
Clarion River Power Co. to Issue
watered stock, said following the Secre
tary's request that he probably would
be ready to reply Monday.
Further action by the commission.
Secretary Wilbur said, depended upon
the facts brought out by Russell, whose
accusations were made In the trial
of a suit of the Clarion River Co.
against the Federal Power Commission
challenging the commission’s right to
eliminate company Investment claims.
The Pennsylvania commission, through
William D. B. Ainey, chairman, de
manded of the Federal Power Commis
sion that Russell be made to prove his
charge or apologise to the Pennsyl
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of Columbia Supreme Court* where
the allegations were made.
Russell also accused the Pennsylvania
commission of falling to keep close
watch over utility companies, and said
that “if the State commission won’t
regulate power companies, then the only
hope will be the Federal Government.’’
F. E. Bonner, executive secretary
of the Federal commission, today de
plored the criticism made by Russell.
Bonner characterized the situation as
“very distressing, since our relations
with the Pennsylvania commission al
ways have been highly satisfactory and
the generous co-operation extended by
that agency has been most helpful."
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thing occur that disturbs our harmoni
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who gave material assistance in the |
singing and dancing numbers were
Miss Margaret Blackistone and Miss
Jane Hanna. . D. C. C.
Junior Theater Play
At the Belasco Postponed.
'T'HE National Junior Theater has
announced that Its production
of “The Prince and the Pauper,”
which was due for presentation this
Saturday at the Shubert-Belasco,
has been postponed until Monday,
December 23.
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