Milestones: Apr. 14, 1924

Born. To Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Cushing, III (Cathleen Vanderbilt) a son; in Manhattan. Mrs. Cushing is the daughter of Reginald Vanderbilt,* aged 48. Said Cholly Knickerbocker, Hearst's "Society Editor": "The infant will 20 years hence dance about at the same débutante parties with his auntie." Said Débutante, Society Editor for the Daily News, Manhattan gum-chewers' sheetlet: "Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt, not yet 20, is the youngest grandmother in Society. . . ."

Engaged. George D. Simon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Simon (apparel), of Manhattan, to Mary Alice Van Ells of Manhattan....

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