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American Pen Women To Give Reception for Ladies of the Cabinet Entertainment to Be Held on Tuesday From 4:30 to 6t30 O’Clock at Willard Hotel, j In honor of the wives of members of the cabinet, the National League of American Pen Women, which for more than 30 years has had its national headquarters In this city, will entertain a; a large and brilliant reception Tues day arternoon from 4:30 to 6:30 o'clock a’ the Willard Hotel. Mrs. Edward Everett Gann, Mrs. Og a n L. Mills. Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley. Mrs. William De Witt Mitchell. Mrs. Walter F. Brown, Mrs. Charles Francis Adams, Mrs. Ray Lyman Wilbur, Mrs. Arthur Mastick Hyde, Mrs. Robert Pat terson Lamont and Mrs. William N. Doak. the guests cf honor, will be in the receiving line with Mrs. Ernest Thompson Seton. national president of th» league, from 5 to 5:30 o'clock. From 4:30 to 5 o'clock the trustees of the Pen Women will receive with the national president. They include Mrs. Frank H dges Clark, Mrs. Daniel C. Chace, M-s. Blanche Smith Ferguson. Mrs. Charles W. Allen. Mrs. Faber Stevenson, Mrs. J. Harry Cunningham and Mrs. Harry Hunt. The entertainment program, which has be^n arranged in keeping with the Bicentennial celebrations soon to take i place in Washington, will Include a group of old songs by "The Madrigal Singer" and the presentation of a# one- [ act plav. "Martha Washington at Val iev Forge." by Mrs. C. Antoinette Wood of Boston, directed by Miss Rebecca Dial Cards have been Issued for the recep tion, and a notable list of acceptances | has been received. Among those who will attend are the Ambassador of Tur key. Mr. Ahmet Muhtar; the Ambassa dor of Mexico and Senora de Puig Casauranc; the Minister of Austria and Mine. Proehnik: the Minister of Panama and Mme. Alfaro; Senator and Mrs. Cameron Morrison of North Carolina, Representative and Mrs. Henry T. Rainey of Illinois. Miss Burton, Maj. j Gen. and Mrs. John A. Hull, Maj. Gen. and Mrs. Herbert B. Crosby, Gen. and Mrs. Davis. Mai. Gen. Blanton Winship. Mrs. Thomas T. Craven and Miss Olga Craven. Mrs. William Howard Taft, Mrs Wilbur J. Carr. Mrs. William R. Castle, jr.; Mr. and Mrs. George Aubrey Hastings. Maj. and Mrs. Patterson French, Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose. Mr. . and Mrs. Larz Anderson. Mrs. Guy V. Henrv. Mrs. Franklin Adams, Judge and Mrs. "j. Harry Covington. Judge and Mrs. Paul Myron Linebarger, Mme. Roso. Mrs. Henry Alvah Strong, Mrs. Joseph E Washington. Mrs. Sydney Cloman. Mrs. Robert Love Taylor. Mrs. Ferry Heath. Mrs. Cary T. Grayson. Maj. and 'Mrs. George Oakley Totten, Mrs. Alvin T. Hert. Mr. and Mrs. Breckinridge Long. Mrs. James Freder ick Herrick. Mrs, William Chapin Hunt ington. Mrs. Ridgley. Mr. and Mrs. Abram Lisner. Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit S. Miller, jr.; Dr. Rowe, Mrs. William Wheatley. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Sullivan. Miss Janet Richards. Mr. and Mrs. Tames Parker. Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Hogan. Mrs. Robert Hinckley. Dr. Wril tinson and Mrs. Arthur H. Vandenberg. Bicentennial Dance In Pierce Hall Unusual preparations are going for ward for the Bicentennial dance to be held next Friday evening. February 19. n Pierce Hall, All Souls' Unitarian Church, under the auspices of the Washington Chapter of the Laymen's League. Special features will include a cos ’.ume dance of the old Colonial days n contrast with one presented by a Terpsichorean artist of the model -.chool. Music will be furnished by one of Washington's best orchestras. Invitations may be secured by ad dressing the secretary. All Souls’ Church, Sixteenth and Harvard streets. Dr. and Mrs. Wolfe Hosts To Women’s Dental Clime A bridge luncheon will be given Tues day at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Allan ■Scott Wolfe. 1612 Longfellow street uorthwest. by the Women's Auxiliary of he District of Columbia Dental Sdciety for th? benefit of the Evening Dental Clinic at Children's Hospital. In charge of the party are Mrs. Charles T. Bas sett. chairman of the auxiliary; Mrs. Hugh B. Call3han. Mrs. Allan Scott! Wolfe, Mrs. Arthur B. Crane, Mrs.. George R. Ellis. Mrs. Clarence B. Allen, | Mr*. William M. Sweet, Mrs. Thomas J. Rice and Mrs. Stephen C. Hopkins. WHERE JfrO DINE._ WARREN GREEN HOTEL Warrenton : : Virginia - A4) Miles from Washington Orer Lee Hiohwav Through Bull Run Battlefield MRS. FRED G. RERGER. Proprietor Telephone Warrenton SSO Chicken or Country Ham Dinner Sunday 1-3 and 6-7:30 P.M. $1.00_ The Serious Chinese Question WHICH AFFECTS EVERV AMERICAN IS A real Chinese Restaurant MANDARIN Now Offers You Full Course 35c Lunch 55c Dinner Come and Try Our Famous Cook from China Mandarin it the Chinese Restaurant with typical Chinese atmosphere and Real Chinese Food. MANDARIN CAFE 514 Mi Street N.W. THE GORILLA The Dining Room of Refinement, ft Mile* Out Georgia Ave. Extended Near Sorbftk. Md. Fried or Baked Chicken Dinner Salad 4 Vegetables Hot Rolls Homemade Cake and Ice Cream X'o Better Dinner C fif| Served In Maryland I Served Sunday and Daily Host—Somers Darby Phone Kensington 90-F-4_ Cafeoma 3nti Cafe 413 BUTTERNUT STREET Special for Sunday February 14th—'32 Valentine dinner—75c 12 to 8 P.M. fruit Cup Grape Juice Tomato Juice Cranberry Juice Gingerale Celery Pickles Olives Consomme Cream of Tomata Clam Chowder Roast Turkey* Dressing Cranberries Fried Chicken. Maryland Style Corn Fritter Sirloin Steak with Fresh Mnshrooma Roast Leg ot Lamb—Mint Jelly Seafood Plate—Oyster. Crab Cutlet filet and Scallops Vegetable Platter—Poached Egg Brussels Sprouts Buttered Peas Broccoli Stewed Tomatoes Macaroni au Gratln Mashed Potatoea Candied Sweeta Spinach Rose Apple Lettuce and Tomatoei Choice of Dressing Roquefort. French. Mayonnaise, Thousand Island Cole Slaw Candle Salad Congealed Fruit Peach Pie Fresh Strawberry Sundae Butterscotch. Vanilla. Chocolate Ice Cream Chocolate Nut Sundat Cranberry Sundae Chocolate Pudding Boiled Custard Jetlo with Custard Tapioca Cream Pudding Ooflee Tea Milk A ratentine trlfh every dinner. --- - - ' ■ If You Do Not Enjoy the Convenience of a Charge Account at Goldenherg.1, We Invite You to Open One. No Interest, No Extras, No Service Charges Added --- -- r- . „ ■' - ig Quality! Style! Dash! Sizes From 14 to Super-Stout Size 60! New Dresses That Follow FASHION. © in Color, Fabric and Line Brilliant Spring Crepes ... Striking Contrasts.. 7 Beautiful Prints... Plain-and-Print Combinations ... and Those Great Stand-bys, Black and Navy We are delighted to be able to offer you such exceptional dress values—in a range of sizes that will take care of every need! Handsome details such as elaborate sleeve pleat ings and embroideries.. .fine lingerie touches.. .fabric encrustations, etc. Styles for street, business, afternoon and Sunday Nite wear. Newest fashion points: Boleros, sashes, modi fied cowl nesklines. jumpers, bright tops with dark skirts. All of the thrilling new colors and contrasts included: Black-and-white, yellow-and-brown, black-and-red, etc. Misses’ Sizes 14 to 20 Half Sizes 141/2 to 261/2 Womens Sizes 38 to 44 Extra Sizes 46 to 50 Super-Stout Sizes 52 to 50 Goldenbrrt's—Srtond Floor. What a Sale! 3,600 Men’s Phillips-Jones Fine Shirts Selling This Year Regularly at $1.95 & $2.50! Shirts Famous for Quality—Made hy Phillips-Jones Co., Makers of f an Heusen Collars As the result of this remarkable purchase we are able to offer NATIONALLY KNOWN PHILLIPS-JONES SHIRTS at the lowest price (to the best of our knowledge) in years! Broadcloths . . .2x1 White on White Jacquards . . . Madrasses . . . Satin-stripe Broadcloth and Madras . . . Jacquard Rayons . . . Fancy and Jac quard Fibre and Silk Weaves . . . Figured Woven Broadcloths . . . Woven stripe Broadcloths . . . Shadow-stripe Shantung . . . and others. To the best of our knowledge this is the first time these shirts have ever been sold at this low price! Choose from stripes. . .figures. . .novelty patterns... whites. Collar attached. . . neck band and collar-to-match (white only) styles. Sizes 14 to 17. Men’s $1.50 to $1.95 Pajamas Luxedo, Nobelt and other good makes. Of broad cloths and Dobby broad cloths in regulation coat or middy styles. Neat stripes, patterns, plain colors and white. A to D. Men’s 39c Fancy Hosiery _ 3 Pairs Rayon and celanese mix tures— new Spring pat terns that will appeal to men. Sizes 10 to ll'V 17c Pair 1,200 50c Athletic Shirts Pull-over style—of fine combed yarns in swiss rib or lxl rib. Long trunk, deep cut armholes. Cor rectly sized—34 to 46. Buy a supply tomorrow—you’ll save quite a bit! 1,200 prs. Men’s 50c Shorts Of fine broadcloths and rayon striped broadcloths. . W ■ ■ Full cut—yoke front, elas- W M • tic side waist and balloon ^ seat. In stripes, novelty r patterns, rayon stripes, plain colors and whites. Sizes 30 to 44. _ Goldenbrrr’*—Main Floor. 55c Ruffled Curtain Sets At less than one-half the regular price. A remarkable assortment in many dainty styles. /y J 75c Ruffled Curtains—choose $2.25 Priscilla or Ruffle Cur from a fine assort- /5'7ir, tains—pretty styles. Q^_ $1.19 Curtains with silk embroidery. Also regular fiT*7r* ruffled styles. Pair . *5 / C Goldenberr’s—Fourth Floor 70x80-Inch Blankets 70x80 size—the lowest price ever! Woven of fine cotton in clear block plaids. Phond orders filled—National 5220. SI.75 Blanket s—plain colors. Part wool. Each . V AL, S3 Blankets — part wool. Indian designs. <11* 1 C Q Large size. Ea.. JO 54.50 Blankets—part wool. P1 a id designs. dS A 70x80 size. Pr.. *&**•*** $4.95 Blankets — all wool. P a s tel Shades. <n*^ QQ Each . $£,70 S7.95 Blankets—all wool; plaid patterns. A QQ Pair . Roldrnfacrf’s—Fourth Floor Colorful Glazed Chintz Exceptionally fine grades—smooth finish. Select from 20 dainty designs on neutral color grounds. 19c Cretonnes—yard-wide grades. Good pat- 1 terns. Yard . J.UC 39c 36-inch Cretonnes—fine range of patterns. IQ,, Yard . 1VC 49c Cretonnes—never before so low! Beautiful ^ designs. Yard. 69c Cretonnes—in widths of 36 inches. A host of patterns. Yard.. O DL, 29c Cretonnes—several smart colors and patterns, j T _ 36 inches wide. Yard . AJL. Goldtnbcrt's—Fourth Floor 95c Feather Bed Pillows A special group—priced to clean up. Filled with soft, clean feathers. SI.50 Bed Billows —feather filled. Each . s $2.50 Bed Pillows — filled with sterilized <D* A feathers . spAorr^* $3.75 Bed Pillows—feather filled. Soft and A downy . Np^o^XAt Goldenbrrr't—Fourth Floor (8) $20 Lane Cedar Chests *10 Floor samples—one of a kind. Some slightly scarred from handlings. All In new walnut finish. (9) $25 Cedar Chests— Lane qual ity. Floor dfr -J CA samples .... Jv (1) $30 Cedar Chest— Lane qual ity. Floor dh -I ff A A samples _ «Jp A J - \J Goldenbrrr't—Fourth Floor Thousands of Dollars’ Worth of New Mei A Millinery Maker Sacrifices His Stock of $3.95 & $5 Hats In the Neivest Spring Straivs Rosella... Crystalline... and other dull and shiny Spring straws that smart heads will be wearing this season. Turbans and those turned-up-ln-the-back brim models that hark back to colonial days for their inspiration. You’ll love their pert nose veils, flowers, quills and other clever bits of adornment—as well as their colors. Plenty of black, too, of course. New Cellomat Turbans Will Be in Demand at Only For they are as bright and new as a Spring morning—and very becoming. Adjustable headsizes. Black, brown and colors. G«*ld«>nhprK’s—Second Floor. From an Overstocked Mill This Wonderful Value! $1.69 High-Count Percale Sheets Note the Size: 81x99 Inches All Perfect Quality. The mill needed cash—we had it! And bought these fine quality Percale Sheets at a price which permits us to offer them in tomorrow's sale at 99c each! Of high-count percale, full of wear and satisfaction. All are perfect, and in the de sirable 81x99-inch size. 50c Percale Pillow Cases High -count Percale Pillowcases of the same ^ A fine quality as the Percale Sheets—45x36-inch Z vi . regulation size, finished with good sized hem. Regular 79c Bleached Sheets 81x90 double-bed size Bleached Sheets, seamless and made of heavy round thread sheeting, free from starch or dressing. Slight irregulars, but havp nn 19c Pillow Cases—h cm stitched. Perfects. 45x36, 45x38*2 and 42x36 size . $1 Crinkle Spreads—seam less, scalloped edges. Rose, blue, gold, orchid and green. 80x105 size . 0^7C 121 -jc Unbleached Sheeting —round thread 73l»r> Quality. 39 in. wide. 7 / $1.50 Rayon Spreads— seamless; scalloped edges. Rose. blue. gold. orchid or green. 80x105 size . SI Mattress Covers *1 As* —full and twin sizes. * S1.50 Crinkle Spreads— scalloped edges. Colored woven stripe pat- 1 IQ terns. 84x105size. | C'lOidenbert's—Main Floor. Manufacturer s Overstock of 4,500 Yards of 29c and 39c Wash Goods All Are , Guaranteed Colorfast jr W' Rayon-and-Cotton Flat Crepes... Printed Lawns... Printed Batiste.. .Printed Dimity.. .Printed Voile.. .Linen finish Suitings ... Plain-color Broadcloths ... Plain-color Lawns.. .Printed Pongees. 36 inches wide. 39c and 58c Rayons—large range of patterns. Rayon and-cotton grade. Yard . 18c Printed Percales—high count. New styles 1 O 1/ /-» and colors. Yard. A** /2^-' 29c White Batiste, Shantung and Basket Cloths— 1 Qp 36 inches wide. Yd.. A~i^ $1 Piece Longclotn—10 yds. in each length. Soft ILCkr finish. Piece . 50c White Piques—fine qual ity; pin welt style. C Yard . 59c and 69c Printed Rayon Piques. Printed Cotton Piques, Zel-O-Ray Crepes— /5Qr* Spring colors. Yard. Goldenber*'*—Main Floor._ Thousands of Washingtonians Have a Charge Account at Goldenberg's—and They Pay No Interest or Service Charges for This Convenience (108 Pairs) Double-Faced Velour Portieres—% Price $8.50 Portieres — 54 inches wide to pair. $3.00 $11.75 Portieres—72 inches wide to pair. $5.00 Golden here’s—Fourth Flooi. $15 Portiere*—100 inches wide to pair. $6.50 FRAMES Priced for Quick Clearance! Formerly Sold at $7.50 Each “Cortland” and “Berkley” engraved high bridge style frames—some with solid gold pads. Regularly $3.50 to $5 l allies New style, modern frames —will not cut or slip down the nose. Assorted shades. Two Registered Optometrists Dr. Kanstoroom in Attendance in Charge Optical Dept.—Main Floor—Use Your Charae Account When our New York office notified us* patched our buyers to the New York mar by this condition. These cash purchases merchandise greatlv underpriced—in ina: THE DOLLAR. This bargain broadside YOU WILL WANT TO PROFIT. NOTE.—Many of the biggest bargains a| printed in the smallest type—in fact, these ama ingly low prices do not require bold display, woi pictures or any embellishment whatever. Merchandise Advertised for Mondl Girls’ New Spring Coats $3-95 All wool mixtures and plain colors. New scarf and collar styles — double breasted or straightline Neatly lined. Sizes 7 to 14. Girls’ 79c Wash Frocks— fast color prints. Straight line. flared and bloomer models. 7 to 59c Girls’ 79c Blouses—long sleeved. Plain color broad cloths and prints PQ. 6 to 16 . J7 C Tots’ 79c Sweaters—all wool slipovers. Vee and crew neck; plain colors with con- PQr trasting trim. 26 to 30 U 7L Baby Boys' 79c Suits—but ton on models; plain color broadcloths. Sizes 2 P^ to 6 years . O/G Infants’ 49c Dresses—nain sook: yoke and collar models. Deeply 'IQ hemmed . •JsK, Infants’ 49c Gertrudes—hand scalloped at top and bottom. Button on /5Qr. shoulder . noldfnbfrf't—Third Floor. $1.29 Linen Bridge Sets ^ f°r $ X 36x36-inch pink bordered linen damask cloth and four napkins, way less than half. 89c Table Damask, white mercerized quality, in assorted patterns. Special, 2 -| $1.”9 Mercerized Napkins— assorted patterns. Plain hemmed. 20-inch size 1 Dozen .Nr A 69c Breakfast Cloths—all linen; assorted col ored borders. 44-in. 25c Tea Towles—all linen; Steven's grade. As sorted colored borders. 1 Each . AJt Goldrnher*>—Main Floor. Women’s 10c Handkerchiefs 6 w 29c All pure Irish linen—banded six in a package. Men's 10c Handkerchiefs— plain white pongee; also col ored woven borders, hemstitched. (6c each.) 6 for . Women’s 5c Handkerchiefs— 2-tone printed ones; also woven borders. 1 6 for . Goldenbrrr’s—Main Floor. i "I 10c and 15c Flowers 6 for 49c Wonderful assortment o* imported flowers—made ot fabrics—some of real shells Every kind and shade. Main Floor. Regular $2.95 Garment Bags Manufacturer's re jects. . .because some of the high-grade fabrics which fashion them are spotted or streaked. Zipper styles (in cluding patented ‘•Hold-Back” styles), 54 and 60 inches long. $159 Garment Bag Sets— consisting of cretonne garment bag and shoe bag to OQ_ $1.39 Girdles of rubber or fabric, with zipper at- dt* -J tachment. Special _ A 79c Sanitary Belts—all-silk and mercerized types. 1 Q ~ in all sizes. X37L. 59c Ironing Board Sets—con sisting of non-burnable Dad and cover, to fit any 4Qr* ordinary board . “/v Notions—Main Floor Charge Account — Budget Plan or Cash Purchase— Our Prices Are the Same $1 Sheei Full-fashioned chiff lars) with lace or plain and sandal feet, a few w shades. SI Bemberg Mesh Ho* regulars, full-fashioned, French heels. Of! - smoketone, negrita, / black . * 50c Chardonize Hose seamed backs and f: marks. Picot edge lace ^ tops. Irregulars. — Gold Women Clever new one and cloth models with wide misses’ sizes. 69c Lingerie, bloomers and step-ins of musl broadcloth in regular ar tra sizes. Also regu- * lar size gowns . * SI Extra Size Gow ns of flesh or peach cotton contrastingly trimmed. C Sizes 19 and 20 . C r.o 59c to $1 Non-run and plain ties, step-ins. bloomers i gowns and pajamas. S 89c Brassiere-Top Con tions—of non-run rayon swaml top and bloom- G er leg. Sizes 32 to 38. '*■ Kiddies' 50c Rayon Cr non-run panties. st< bloomers and vests. ^ Slight seconds . •“ Go $1 and $1.1 Handbags Cleverly styled new' b envelope, top handle ant handle styles, of leathe Karetol. Many with zipp $1.95 & $2.95 Handba leathers in new grains and loom needlepoint, black, brown and -j green. A' Goldrtibrrc’*—M»ln Flooi Boys’ $1.19 Bell brand—broadc colors. One and two p years. Boys’ 59c Wash Suits— models; colorfast. ^ Sizes 3 to 8 . Boys' 69c Shirts—colli tached; white and fancy broadcloths; also plain ^ colors. 12 to 14’ 2.... Boys’ $1 and St.25 Kn —Neat suitings; knit * cuffs. Sizes 8 to 17.. * G« Men! I sur OVEI The Suits— j $12-4 Regular $20, $25 ant Suits — smart wort twists, cheviots, serg plain blues and all the est shades. 2 and 3 b models. Most have du celanese linings. Suit»—34 to 46 Direct Ent