Evening Star Newspaper, October 19, 1930, Page 45

Feat ures for Women Part 3—12 Pages Left—MISS MARGENE MUSSER, Daughter of Col. Right—MISS Daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Edson. Miss Musser is giving a large and Mrs. Robert €. Musser. ELIZABETH EDSON, debutante dinner preceding the coming-out ball of Miss Edson at the Mayflower November 26. Hafris & Ewing Photo. Society Program of Autumn Embraces Notable Events In High Official Circles Groups of Distinguished Visitors Received at White - House—Other tend Courtesies to BY SALLIE V. H. PICKETT. UTUMN days are replete with in- teresting events and while Mrs. Hoover is attempting to do no more than carry on with her official duties to the Nation in receiving groups of its distinguished citizens when- ever it is required of her, both the First Lady and the Capital are enjoying it. Quite an official phase was given the private view of orchids at the ‘Willard, before the show opened Friday to the general public. The picture presented was a regal one which met Mrs. Hoover on her entrance in the ball room, ac- companied by the president of the Orchid Soclety of America and one of the White House aides and others. On the other hand, there was some- thing very homelike and simple in the tea which Mrs. Hoover gave early in the week for the women accompanying the delegates to the Industrial Engi- neers conference. There was & small tea table set in the cozy red room. Mrs. Ray Lyman Wilbur, wife of the Secre- tary of Interior, who recently returned to Washington, poured tea, and there were all sorts of delicious homemade dainties in sandwiches, cakes and con- fections. Mrs. James J. Davis, whose husband is very busy with pnm.luxjun now—hoping to be elected Senator fagm Pennsylvania next month — assisted generally, and Mrs. Hoover's secretaries, Miss Fessler and Miss Hall, also were withgher. Because the day previously select®d for the tea conflicted with the orchid show, it was moved up a day and 80 carried a surprise to many who had hoped to be invited. Mrs. Gann, official hostess for the Vice President, also received the dele- gates to the industrial conference and while she will not for some time keep her day at home, she is charmingly ac- commodating to her old friends in pouring a cup of tea for them when they have visitors from afar. The Vice President is still in his home State and Mrs. Gann who s an undoubted poli- tician is watching things with close 4nterest. ‘While awaiting the glamor of the yeal Winter season diplomats may be met in their less formal role, and the hundreds of citizens who saw the Jtallan Ambassador Nobile Biacomo de Martino, and members of his staff, at the Central High School auditorium when he attended Dr. Roselli's lecture on Virgil, felt quite elated. Interesting men and women of big affairs are coming to join Washington’s official social colony this season. Among them are the former Ambassador to Mexico, Belgiym and Ttaly, Mr. Henry Prather Fletcher, who is almost a Wash- ingtonian, for he has come to the city in many roles since his first visits in 1898 when he joined Col. Theodore Roosevelt’s Rough Riders. He and Mrs. Fletcher are among the most interest- ing recent additions to the official cir- cle. After a brilliant martial career which extended for three years after the United States and Spain had made Oficial Home' Ex‘ Capital's Guests. peace through the treaty of Paris, Mr. Fletcher put aside the sword and took up the pen in the foreign service of the State Department. Washington re- members most vividly his assignment here after the World War and the hospitable home which he and other bachelors maintained at 1718 H street all through the housing crisis, which made life rather miserable in the Capi- tal at that time. The lamented Willard Straight was one of the inmates and also Mr. Basil Miles, who djed later in Harrison, Mr. Pred Morris Daering, now Ambassador to Peru, and Col. James A. Logan were of the group and the house had ample room to shelter officers and diplomats who “happened” into Wash- ington and could count on only hap- hazard accommodations. Mr. Fletcher married Miss Beatrice Bend of New York City in the Summer of 1917 and was immediately afterward assigned to Mexico City. He and Mrs. Fletcher re- turned to Washington, the former as Undersecretary of State in March, 1921, and that may be considered Mrs. Fletcher’s first formal participation in the social life of the State Department. She made an enviable reputation as chatelaine of the United States em- bassy in Brussels and in Rome. Mr. Leland Harrison, who will be in charge of international relations on the Tariff Commission, of which Mr. Fletch- er is chairman, is another of this pleas- ant bachelor group who deflected from the ranks, but he was much later than Mr. Fletcher. He served in Washington for almost ten years before he was sent, in 1927, as Minister to Stockholm, and his marriage to Mrs. Anna Coleman Biddle of Philadelphia took place shortly before that. Mrs. Harrison as the wife of the Assistant Secretary of State was popular in Washington, and she gained a high reputation for the tact and social graces in the Swedish capital. Lady Lindsay, who shortly returns after a quiet, restful season spent on Long Island, is for the nonce the only daughter of Uncle Sam presiding over an ambassadorial establishment in ‘Washington, but she is a link in the chain going back to the first group of ambassadors assigned in 1893. They were Sir Julian Pauncefote, like his colleagues, promoted to the higher rank after having served as Minister; M. Paul Patenotre of France, Baron de Fava of Italy and Baron von Saurma- Jelistch of Germany. Mme. Patenotre, daughter of the late James Elverson of Philadelphia, was a bride of a few months when her husband was made Ambassador and she presided over the French establishment for two years with distinguished success. Mme. Jusserand came about nine years later and her memory is green in Washington and her renown as a hostes: and as a typical cultured matron is fresh in Washing- ton’s social mind. Baroness von Sternberg came to Washington to preside over the Ger- man embassy at the same juncture of time that Lady Michael Herbert, only ' WASHINGTON, D. Drawr. American prédecessor of Lady Lindsay, as chatelaine of the British embassy. ‘The baroness was Miss Lillian M. Lang- ham of Louisville and she left her impress on her era. Lady Herbert was Miss Leila Wilson of & prominent fam- iy of Gotham, akin to all the social and financial magnates.-Another. chate- laine of the German embissy was Countess von Bernstorff, born of hatur- alized German parents in New York City and a resident there during her girlhood. Three deans of the corps who served in succession had married daughters of this Republic, Mfhe, Jusse- rand, whose reign extended over 15 years as doyenne and 23 in Washing- ton; Mme. Riano, formerly Miss Alice Ward of this city, wife of the Spanish Ambassador, and Baroness de Cartier, wife of King Albert’s representative. Mme. Dominicio de Gama, widow of the versatile Ambassador from Brazil, was hostess of that nation's embassy in Washington almost five years. Originally from Texas, she was the widow of & prominent business man of Brooklyn, N Y., when she married the Latin diplomatist. ‘While society waits in respectful abey- ance for the official season to dawn no time is being lost, and almost every minute of the younger set is being taken up with plans for its lively charge into the social ranks a little later on. The debutantes who will begin to step forth before October closes are mysteriously busy' with arrangements for the tacky ball to be given at the Mayflower by their elder sisters Tuesday night when a clever program of surprises will be seen. The wildest flights of imagina- tion are being exercised in constructing costumes of a tacky natsre for the girls and their escorts. The object is to acquaint debutantes with one an- other, and no more genial or freakish way could be thought of. Prettiest and most picturesque of all Washington Autumn entertainments is the first fox hunt of the Washington Riding and Hunt Club, and unusual interest and dash is given the event, which takes place Saturday, Novem- ber 1. The beautiful 'rolling lands of the National Woman's Country Club, will be used for the pur- pose, and soclety, accustomed to a hunt breakfast following the run, will see the start at 2:30 o'clock in the after- noon, followed by a tea dance. Won- ders never cease. Mrs. Hoover, who thrills at the mere mention of the open country, horseback riding and the great world of sports, has been invited to unleash the hounds. Mrs. Hoover, too, heads the list of box holders for the Philadelphia Or- chestra serles of concerts, which, strangely enough, will be given in the evening this season instead of in the afternoon. Constitution Hall will be used for the four concerts, the first November 4, the last February 17, and the two intervening concerts on De- cember 9 and January 20. Other box holders are Countess Szechenyi, Mrs. David A. Reed, Mrs. Willlam R, Castle, jr.; Mrs. Frank B. Noyes, Mrs. Robert Low Bacon, Mrs. John C. Reyburn, Mrs. Charles J. Rhoads, Mrs. Calderon Carlisle, Miss Mable Boardman, Mrs. F. C. Walcott, Mrs. Frederick Hicks, Mrs. Adolph C. Miller, Mrs. Edwin B. Parker, Mrs. Prank Baldwin, Mrs. William Mc- Kee Dunn, Dr. Z. Barney Phillips, Mrs. H. H. Flather, Mrs. Sarah Stolkes Hal- kett, Miss Grace Denio Litchfield, Mrs. W. W. Galbraith, Mrs. Thomas, B. Sweeney, Mrs. Ross Thompson, Mrs. Robert Lansing, Mrs. Eugene Meyer, jr.; Mrs. P. A, Delano, Mrs. John C. Breckinridge, Mrs. F. A. Keep, Mrs. (Continued oa Page 3, Column 3.) . S MoreAy. FHom Unclerwoodl Phot. SOCIETY SECTION The Sunday Star. ©. MISS CAROLYN WALKER, /Jn SUNDAY MORNING, % . Daughter of Lieut. ‘Comdr. and Mrs. Walker of Augusta, Ga., whose grand- parents,. Col. and Mrs. Harrison H. Dodge,. will present her to Washington Society November 28. OCTOBER 19, 1930. MISS GERTRUDE FAUST, Debutante of 1930-31, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Frederick De Courcey Faust. Harris & Ewing Photo, T Prominent Diplomats Listed In Record of Week’s Events Dean of Corps Returns From Florida—Cuban Am- bassador Arriving Soon From Europe. Others Resuming Duties. The dean of the diplomatic corps, the Ambassador of Mexico, Senor Don Manuel C. Tellez, has returned to Washington from Jacksonville, Fla., where he addressed the Woman's Col- lege of the Pan-American Institute of Jacksonville. He was accompanied south by the secretaty of the embassy, Senor Don Carlos Barrera, who re- turned with him. K ‘The Ambassador of Cuba and Senora de Ferrara will arrive in New York this week from Europe and are expected to come to the Capital shortly after their.arrival. The, Ambassador of France, M. Paul Claudel, will leave Washington today for a short stay near Portland, Me. He will spend a few days in New York before returning to Washington. The Ambassador of Germany and Frau von Prittwitz und Gaffron sailed from Germany Friday and are due to arrive In New York. They have many and dlso attended the “Passion Play.” .8 g The Ambassador of Chile and Senora de Davila motored to Warrenton, Va., this moyning to be guests at luncheon of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar 'T. Crosby, at their place, View Tree Hall. The Ambassador of Japan and Mme. Debuchi have return to Washington from a stay of a few days in the country. The Ambassador of Poland, Mr. Tytus Filipowicz, who arrived in New York the last of the week, will not come to Washington for about three weeks. He will visit in New York. The Minister of Costa Rica, Senor Don Castro Quesads, returned to the Capital yesterday, after spending a short time at the Governor Clinton Hotel in New York. The Minister of Nicaragua, Dr. Don B. Sacasa, has returned from Nicaragua and will spend a few days in New York before coming to the Capital. spent sometime in their home in Ger~{ The counselor of the Swedish $ legation, Baron Johan Beck-Friis, has moved into his new home at 2804 Thirty-fourth street, in Cleveland Park, and will be joined by his family upon their return to this country. ‘The Chinese Minister is expected to arrive in New York within the next week and will come to the Capital shortly afterward. ' The new charge d'affaires of Persia, Abdol Vahhab Khan Bader, has arrived in Washington and was accompanied by Mme. Bader, and their young son Jahangir. Mr. Hashem Mokarram Nourzad, who was acting charge d'affaires, will leave Washington for a leave of absence which he will spend in Teheran. ‘The attache of the Netherlands legation, Mr. L. A. H. Peters, left Thursday evening for New York, where he will remain until Tuesday. The first secretary and charge d'affaires of the Egyptian legation, M. Aly Ismail Bey, left yesday on a fishing trip up the bay. He- will be absent Monday. The charge d’'affaires of Spain, Count de Montefuerte, attended the dinner given by members of the embassy staff for Spanish teachers in Washington at the Madrillon in celebration 'of Columbus day. The charge d'affaires of Argenmtina and Senora de Enciso will sail October 24, on the Western Prince, for Buenos Alres for a leave of absence in their native country. Dr. Enciso is convalescing from a recent illness, Tales of Wel Known Folk MISS LOUISE Daugl'ner of Judge and Mrs. HOEHLING, A. A. Hoehling, who will #8- tertain the debutantes of the season at 2 luncheon : at the Chevy Chase Club November 16, Harris & Ewing Photo. Events Noted in Calendar Of Capital Official World Secretary Hurley Soon to Return—Secretary and Mrs. Adams Come Home Tuesday—Dr. and Mrs. Klein Go to Europl. Mrs. Patrick J. Hurley, wife of the Secretary of War, will return today from a short stay in Philadelphia. Secretary Hurley who is in Oklahoma, is ex- :fled back in Washington in about 10 The Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Charles Francis Adams will return to Washington Tuesday from Pennsylvania, where they have been for a few days, having been called there by the death of . Mrs. Adams’ brother-in-law, Mr. Henry Brinton Coxe of Philadelphia. Mrs, James J. Davis, wife of the Secretary of Labor, has returned to her home on Massachusetts avenue, after spending a few days in Pitts- burgh. Miss Gertrude Lamont, daughter of Secretary of Commerce and Mrs. Robert P. Lamont, will spend a few days in Boston where she attended the Harvard- Army foot ball game yesterday after- noon. Upon her return Wednesday Miss Lamont will prepare for a trip to Princeton where she will spend the week end and attend the Princeton- Navy game. ‘The Assistant Postmaster General, An engagement of great interest in smart residential circles is that of Miss Virginia Peters, announced today by her aunt, Mrs. Eldridge Jordan, to Mr. Walter J. Salmon, jr, of New York. The wedding will take place in Wash- ington some time in December. Miss Peters, who is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrss Alfred J. Peters, made her debut in Washington at a dance given by her aunt. She is one of the mostspopular and talented mem- bers of the Junigr League, having taken one of the leading parts in the Junior League cabaret ball at ‘the’ Mayflower Hotel in her debut year. She is of a prominent Southern family, one of her ancestors, Gen. Robert Lewis, having been on George Washington's staff. Several members of her family have served in the United States Senate. Mr. Salmon is a son of Mr. and Mys., ‘Walter J. Salmon of New York and is a graduate of Harvard, class of 1930. Mr. Salmon, sr, is the well known realty owner-builder and noted racing stable enthusiast. Mr, and Mrs. John A. Minckley en- tertained at dinner last evening in their home on F stveet for Miss Peters and Mr. Salmon, in honor of their engage- ment. Among the guests were Mr.‘and Mr. W. Irving Glover, and his daugh- ter, Miss Prances Glover, who was sponsor for the stesmship Exochords which was launched at Camden, N. J., yesterday, will return to thé Wardman Park Hotel today. Mrs. John Lord O'Brien, wife of the assistant Attorney General, who re- turned to Washington some days sgo from Osterville, Mass., where she spent the Summer months, and has taken hey apartment at Wardman Park. Miss Esther O'Brien is attending. Miss Madeira’s School, Miss Allison O’Brien is at Smith College and her sister, Miss Frances O'Brien, is attending Sweet Briar. Mrs. O'Brien’s other daughter, Miss Janet O'Brien, will spend the Win- ter in Buffalo, N. Y. Mr. Paul D, Miller of the Department of Justice and Mrs. Miller have taken an apartment at Wardmon Park Hotel for the Winter. ¢ Dr. and Mrs. Julius Kleinr have sailed for Europe aboard the S. 5. Leviathen. Dr. Klein left for New York yesterday and Mrs. Klein went by airplane to join him in New York. ‘They will spend - several ‘months abroad and will return to Ameries in time for the holiday season. Prominent Nuptial Event Listed f_o_r_ December Date groom-elect; the charge d’affaires of Rumania and ;:Mme. Nano; the frst dan, Mrs. James F. Curtis, Mr. Fleming Newbold and his daughter, Miss Nancy Newbold; Mf. George Ryan of New York, Mr. and Mrs. 3 and - Mrs. .Charles Stone, Marion Trumbull, Miss Jackle Story, Miss Katharine Wilkins, Mr. Spottswopd White, Mr. Robert Hill, Mr. Randolph Burke, Mr. T. Phillips, Mr. John | Sweeney and Mr. Davy, uncle of the bridegroom-elect. ¢ Plans Are Under Way For Bachelor Cotillions The first meeting of the Washington Mrs. Walter J. Salmon and Miss Lois Salmon, parents and sister of the bride-