Evening Star Newspaper, September 29, 1929, Page 58

Tales of Well Known Folk ~In Social and Official Life ‘American Diplomats Abroad Rapidly Aivancing in Popular Favor—Ambassador Greeted in Britain by His BY MARGARET B. DOWNING. ‘With the former Vice President com- fortably established as Ambassador to the Court of St. James, the other new diplomats to Europe's important capi- tals now are receiving their share of public attention. It is amusing to note with what avidity Britons seize on the military title of Ambassador. and now he is constantly ‘“generaled” verbaly and in print. Senator Edge can claim a perfectly good association with the Jer- sey militia during the brief skirmish with Spain in 1898. But he is so close- ly connected with legislative labors and has been Senator Edge for so long that his nearest and dearest would not rec- ognize him as “Captain.” Perhaps to the Parisian public he will remain Sen- ator even though filling the .lofty post of representing the United States at the government of its first friend and ally in Europe. Tremendous interest centers on Mrs. Edge, her youth, social charm and recognized poise and tact. Likewise Parisians are intrigued by the rumor that the State Department in- tends to build & superb embassy and chancelry on the land purchased by the late Mr. Herrick and that so capable a chatelaine as Mrs. Edge will supervise the affair, whether as an en- Jargement of the present embassy or as a perfectly new edifice. Mrs. Edge will find the home of Mr. Herrick furnished in elegant and appropriate fashion, where she may fulfill every social obli- gation during the period, whether brief of protracted, that the Department of State ponders the prcslem. * K K % Mr. and Mrs. John W. Garrett in Rome are equelly of interest interna- tionally. Though it is more that 20 years since Mr. Garrett served in Eu- Yope, his last assignments being in South America, they both find friends in every city near Rome and many in the official life of the Italian capital. Mrs. Garrett has the house-hunting problem on hand. ‘The problem is not so acute as elsewhere, the supply of superbly furnished and well-built palaces being more than egual to the demand. But it will require time and attention to secure just the proper dom= icile for the extraordinary social and political necessities of the approaching season. While Premier Mussolini domi- nates everything, the King and court remain paramount in the social sense. Then the new status of Pope Pius XI brings in another factor which blends partially with the other two, yet con- tains elements of difficulty. It is well that so experienced and talented people as Mr. and Mrs. John W. Garrett are giving the situation profound study and taking heed of the age-old traditions which prevail in Rome and which, if carefully followed, eliminate all fric- tion. Mrs. Garrett is a famous hostess and has bcen a leader of Baltimore soclety, especially as regards musical and artistic events. * k k ok Mr. Harry E. Guggenheim’s appoint- ment to the ambassadorship of Hi vana has been received there with el thusiasm, and though the fact is ca fully covered in enumerating the re: sons for gratification, the really potent one is Mr, Guggenheim's knowledge of the Spanish-American mind and its prevailing ldhguage. For many years the Ambassador-designate has been a student of Latin America, and this ne- cessitated an academic knowledge of Spanish, and in late years a conversa- tional facility has been developed. He is the third Ambassador accredited to Cuba since the legation was raised in rank and the first to possess even a working_knowledge of the Spanish lan- guage. In fact, the linguistic accom- plishments of the diplomats sent from ‘Uncle Sam’s domain have been regard- ed as rather delicate themes and to be avoided in general conversation. Gen. Crowder and Col. Noble Judah found the greater proportion of diplomats in Havana adepts in English, and at the Department of State many officials who were in reality bilingual in their abil- ity to turn one language into the other, so they had no reason to worry. But there is %enenl jubilation over the ability of the latest representative from ‘Washington to speak to Cuba's Chief Executive in Spanish. Gen. Machado is among the few Cubans of exalted rank who never learned English, so that his intercourse with Gen. Crowder and Col. Judah was always through an in- terpreter, while with Mr. Guggenhelm it will be personal. * K K K Col. and Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh, ‘who are engaged in another crusade of good will between the Americas, are, according to some friends who met them during their recent visit to Charleston, 8. C., much interested in knowing if the recent nuptial union of John Coolidge and Florence Trumbull will also lead to a life in the air, Daughters of the flying governor, the only one of 48.who has a pilot’s license, and a record for speed and safety as well, young Mrs. Coolidge and her sister Jean soon joined their father in_his sport and soon turned out to be aviatrixes of the first order. They have licehses and can make a plane do any- thing which was thought wonderful for t2a most proficient male flying expert five @~ « vears ago. They can land in the back yard with ease, deliver the articles for which the spin was taken and then be ready for an afternoon of adventure, often taking up the gov- ernor when he had finished his work at the capital and would like a littie fun. All concede that young John was in- ordinately proud of his sweetheart’s ac- complishments, but he personally did not become an airman and seems to prefer to take his riding in a motor car. But young Mrs. Lindbergh is con- vinced that his bride will soon convert Military Title. him and that in less than four months he will be applying for a pilot's license. It was. just length of time which was required to perfect Col. Lindbergh's wife from a difident amateur to a worthy, reliable pilot. It opens an im- mensely interest; subject, and more eyes than those of Mr. and Mrs. Lind- bergh will be fixed on the flying activi- tles of Mrs. John Coolidge. * ok kK Although the marriage of John Cool- idge and Florence Trumbull will not be written inta the marital history of the White House, yet these nuptials possess one unique distinction: They are the first to take place out of that vener- ated national mansion where the entire diplomatie corps, not present in reality, was represented by a beautiful gift made, in unison and a book containing the names of the donors and a few words of felicitation. from each. When February was drawing to a close and the days of the Cooli administration were very few, Lady bella Howard, wife of the dean of the corps, requested of the retiring First Lady an audience for herself and a small group of ladics from the foreign contingent. Then with a graclous address conveying the appre- ciation of all the members of the corps for the President and his lady and the kindly wishes all entertained for the happiness of their young son and his promised bride, a beautiful silver and crystal centerpiece was presented, which was engraved with their names on the occasion of their union, space bel left for inscribing the date, gift as from the corps also s el graved. A handsomely tooled red leath- er book bearing the names of all the donors was handed Mrs. Coolidge, with a sum adequate to inserting the dale at the proper time, and even funds to fill the lovely bowl with appropriate flowers on the nuptial occasion. simpler yet more sincere tribute from this group of foreigners, knowing that the marriage would occur after Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge had ceased to occupy their exalted posts, has never been recorded in the national annals. * Ok X % Lady Isabella Howard is credited in Madrid as well as in Washington for suggesting that the diplomatic contin- gent act in unison on occasions whicl: call for the bestowal of gifts. Several times when the present British Ambas- sador was serving in Madrid, Lady Isa- bella suggested one handsome gift with a gift book containing all the names should be given instead of the old way of those in affluent circumstances pre- senting what others could not afford. and in the straitened conditions after the World War many were unable to afford anything except of trifling value. Auspiciously launched in Madrid, the custom went to other capitals of Europe and proved eminently satisfactory. Even to the giving of flowers to rulers and potentates on special days, one beau- tiful cluster is sent by the entire corps instead of all its members swamping the house with individual offerings. It will be remembered that previous to the joint gift to Mr. Coolidge and his bride little Setsu Matsudaira received a lovely tea service from the associates of her father. * x X Mr. Sidney Webb, who gracefully ac- quiesced when King George conferred upon him the title of Lord Passfield and who is secretary of dominions in the cabinet of Mr Ramsay MacDonald, has diplomatically placated the social dragons in regard to his wife. Mrs. ‘Webb smiled and showed every evidence of pleasure that her husband had been 50 honored by the King, but she deemed it a personal acknowledgement of his achievements and one to which she laid no claim. Hence, although her husand must be known as Lord Passfield, she would continue to use the old name of “Mrs. Sidney Webb,” and the outcry against this echoed from one end of the kingdom to the other. Mrs. Webb, like Mrs. Philip Snowden, had shared her husband’s political battles all these years, anc both instances they have been called prime factors in the suc- cess and progress of their liege lords in speeches and in the press. Many were inclined to blame Mrs. Webb for her attitude in declining to become her ladyship and predicted the total wreck of precedents. But Lord Passfield de- clined to get excited, said the matter was not of first importance and would adjust itself. This was realized during the past week, when it became the ob- ligation of Lord Passfield to give a state reception, and the invitations thereto ed by “the Secretary of the Dominions and Mrs. Sidney Webb.” Britain has accepted more numerously the habit of husbands and wives being presented under different names than has this country, and the precedent set by Mrs, Webb, it is predicted, will lead farther. A 3 * K ok Kk Miss Grace Alexander Roosevelt, the oldest daughter of the hewly appointed governor general of Porto Rico, will not be of the family party this coming Christmas. Nor will the two older sons of Col. and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt gfi to 8an Juan until Christmas, as bof have re-entered Groton. Miss Grace Roosevelt sailed in the latter part of August with an aunt, and has since been entered in a well known school of Paris, where it is planned to have her study music, modern languages and lit- erature for the next four years. There will be, of course, visits mer vacations and, perhaps, breaks at Christmas. But she is a st dious young person and quite commit- ted to her father's passion for seeing strange lands - and curious people. Named for her mother, she has grown so0 remarkably like her that even friends mistake their identity. Some young Gl Sl m_ P THE KENESAW § SIXTEENTH AND IRVING -STS. Unexcelled Location and Service A Few Very Desirable Apartments Available 2 to 6 Rooms 24-Hour Elevator and Telephone Service * Resident Management e Electric Refrigerators Splendid Restaurant Reasonable Rates Dinners, 75c—Sundays, $1.00 Breakfast, 35¢—50c Special attention given to the public Dinner Dances, Bridge Par- ties and Banquets Arranged Phone Col. 0712 and charming matrons have been chate- laine for Uncle S8am in the official pal- ace of San but undoubtedly none who appears so youthful has ever before been_established there. Mrs. Roosevelt is addicted vo colonial gowns in sprig- ‘material and to wearing round Leg- rn hats wreathed in roses, a fashion eminently becoming to her youthful ap- pearance, * ok kK Mr. John O. Crane, a. resident of Prague, Cezechoslovakia, always has been regarded as one of the rarely eligible young men who habitually lived abroad, and this much to the displeas- ure of the maidens of Chicago, his proper home. The son of Charles R. Crane, once Minister to China, but bet- ter known as one of the most powerful captains of industry in the Western world, he had accompanied ‘the first philanthropic exposition to Europe with an ides of using some of the Crane mil- lions in the most worthy schemes of rehabilitation. Mr. Charles. Crane many years before the catastrophe which set all Europe aflame had known and ad- mired President Masaryk, and he was among the first to prove his confidence in_the Czechoslovakian government by alding in its finances. So interested was this Chicago manufacturer that he placed his younger son in Prague to be | I on the field and to give first aid to all deserving enterprises. Mr. Crane had the right to an apartment in Schonborn Palace, where is situated the legatjon bought by the Government some five years ago. This was inserted in the document, and no matter what changes or improvements are made to modern- ize the palace as legation and chan- cellery, Mr. Crane's rights must be re- garded. But now tI he is going to marry Donna Teresa Martini Maras- cotta, daughter of the Duke and Duch- ess Ruspoli of Rome, he will no doubt voluntarily renounce. his rights. His bride, according to rumor, would prefer living in Rome or Paris, and Mr. Crane can direct his father's philanthropies in any center in Europe as he has from Prague. But his absence will be in- tensely lamented in Dr. Masaryk’s capi- Reception and Dance Feature Social Event Of Week at Quantico Function at Officers’ Club in Honor of Student Officers of Marine Schools—Per- sonal Notes. . QUANTICO, September 28.—The first large party of the season was held Friday night when the commanding officer and staff of the Marine Corps schools entertained with a reception and dance at the Officers’ Club in honor of the student officers of the schools. All officers of the post and their families were invited to attend, In the receiv- ing line were Col. and Mrs. James C. Breckinridge; Comdr. Comfort B, Platt, U. 8. Navy, and Mrs. Platt; Maj. and Mrs. Edward W. Sturdevant, Maj. and Mrs. John R. Henley, Maj. and Mrs. Charles F. B. Price, Maj, and Mrs, William C. Powers, jr., Maj. Chester L. Gawne, Maj. and Mrs. Sydney N. Ray- or, Maj. and Mrs. ghlrn D. Barrett, -yl . Jacobsen; Capt. . T. E. Watson, Capt. Raj Griffin, Capt. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Leech, Capt. and Mrs. Harold S. Fassett, Capt. and Mrs. Leo D. Hermle, Gapt. and Mrs. Franklin A. Hart, Capt. and Mrs. Charles N. Muldrow, Capt. and Mrs. Frank D. Strong, Capt. and Mrs, Camp- bell H. Brown, Capt. and Mrs. Richard H. Jeschke, Capt. and Mrs. Ralph G. Anderson, Capt. and Mrs. Robert N. Pepper, Capt. and Mrs. Bernard Dubel, First Lieut. and Mrs. Willlam L. Bales and Chief Marine Gunner and Mrs. Thomas Quigley. Dinner Parties Listed In Week’s Society Calendar. Maj. and Mrs. C. F. B. Price enter- and am} . and Mrs. T. E. Watson were hosts at dinner at the Officers’ Club week there were special milil hon- ors given for Sergt. Maj. Alberflo-un. night, entertaining about 30! who retired from active service Capt. and Mrs. LeRoy P. Hunt en- ight, h%el?‘lw d|: .(;:eneepfiunnnd night, atten: dance at the Officers’ Club. i Albert A. L. Ort, U. 8, Navy, and Mrs. Ort, were hosts at dinner Friday night, having eight guests. Lieut. and as -their wife of ‘ashing Wi gton. . tained with several tables of E'x:st last week Mrs. King, ut. Stusrt W. King af Mrs. Whitaker ~ enter- bridge | for her wfll Priday afternoon. Mrs. 'oods, M.{e of Capt. 8. A. Woods, jr., had' two tables of bridge for Mrs. King Saturday afternoon with additional guests in: for tea. Several parties - of interest recently were given for Mrs. Ridderhoff who left last week ley Ridder] Mrs. Hall, wife of Capt. Elmer E. Hall, entertained about 30 guests at luncheon and bridy at the Mansfield Hall Country Club in honor of Mrs. Rid- derhoff and Mrs. Nettekoven, wife of Capt. J. I Nettekoven, entertained for her ':lth a bridge luncheon, having 16 guests. - Ma). and Mrs. C. D. Barrett have as their guests Mrs. Barrett’s mother, Mrs. John M. Johnson of Alexandria, Va. Capt. and Mrs. R. A. Robinson have . | with _them Mrs. Robinson’s mother, Mrs. Evans, of California. Lieut. Fellers, Back From China, On Duty at Quantico Post. Lieyt. W. 8. Pellers who recently re- turned from duty in China, has come to take duty as post athletic officer. Lieut. and Mrs. Fellers will take quar- ters. s ‘The Priday morning speaker for the staff and students o!wzhe &:Hm Corps Schools last week was Maj. Patch, Infantry, United States Army of ‘Washin, . Maj. Patch was ac- companied to Quantico by Maj. 8. M. Harrington of Marine Corps headquar- ters in Washington, and both were the luncheon guests of Col. James C. Breckinridge. to join ‘her husband, | Ohio, 'hoff, in Nicaragua. | Lam| for 30 years with the Marine &Me passed in review ._Smedley D. Butler H:JAt‘Omunx prior to his Mrs. L. C. Whittaker had | near month at Camp Perry Capt. Pfeiffer was with the rifie team. Miss Pfeiffer is now in school in Chi- cago. Capt. A. W. Jacobsen left late this week for a "flum. h‘l}‘“ m"lll rzl:tlvu in , takis smal ira Douglass with him, dseriten) LT Washington Wellesley Club Sponsors Entertainment French Marionettes will be pre- sented at the D, A. R. Hall (Continental Memorial Hall) Priday, October 25, beth ,afternoon and evening, and Saturd: afternoon, October 26, under the“l v afternoon at 3:30 and ‘The Magical Land of Oz” will be shown at 2:30 on Saturday. Both of these productions are of especial in- uren“t to children, but are popular with the “grown-ups.” “Skippy,” which will be given on Friday evening at 8:30, is a_comedy much enjoyed by adults. An illuminated ballet is to be part of the program for the evening. The committee in charge consists of Arthur Smith or mail orders & ; Miss Christy Jones, 1828 I mmh?) west, or telephone to Metropolitan 2 ' Pit Boy Wins Degree. Arthur Winstanley, once a pit boy in a.coal mine in Scotland, was recently awarded the degree of doctor of science lu‘:m zn‘lneefln: by the University of invites you to the opening of her Gown Shoppe " Tuesday, October Fitst at 1706 Connecticut Avenue whe:e she will present for your inspection Individually Selected Gowns at_attractive prices Formerly of The Walnut Room Woodward & Lothrop Al now write M.'P. after her name, were tained a dozen guests at dinner Priday At the regular Wednesd: night prior to the reception and dance. et ay afternoon tal city, where he has lived since 1919. regimental parade and inspection this R Mr. J. Ramsay MacDonald is the first actual British premier to visit the United States during his term of office, but Mr. Lloyd George, with his wife and daughter, Miss Megan, who can F at Tenth St. entertained in the National Capital less than a year after he had been defeated by Mr. Stanley Baldwin. Eminent guests from the British Isles came to Washington even in the days of its building_and while Philadelphia was stiil the Federal city. There was Thomas Law, son of the Lord Bishop of Lincoln and associate of Warren Hastings in some financial operations in the East Indies, who brought a fabulous fortune in those days—almost $100,000—to in- vest in the Federal District. He lost that fortune and died in penury, but he attracted many Britons of traveling tendency, who told the world what they thought of the United States. Since the opening eighteen hundreds every de- gree of British celebrity has come to Washington, and the list of the digni- taries sent on official business and oth- ers of the mighty who came merely to investigate would reach astonishing proportions. The study of persons so catalogued would make a comprehen- sive essay on finance, international re- lations and the chief actors on the po- litical stage of the day. 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