Evening Star Newspaper, May 16, 1937, Page 49

SOCIETY SECTION he Sundy Shee WASHINGTON, D. C., Capital’s Social High Lights ‘ Part Three | E . Part 3—12 Pages SUNDAY MAY SOCIETY MEMBERS INTERESTED Mrs. Higgins Chapin, Mrs. Walter F. Chappell and Mrs. Car- roll Morgan on the lawn of Montpelier Manor, the estate of Mr. and Mrs. Breckinridge Long, which will be shown Wednesday, under the auspices of the District of Columbia Committee of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation, for the benefit of Stratford. White House Scene Of Colorful Reception Yesterday Aftfzrnoonz — Mrs. Roosevelt Hostess at Large Garden| Party, the First of a Series Given Every Spring. BY MARGARET HART. HAT to wear at a garden party in May, when skies one minute smile and then the next second frown, was answered yesterday at the White House when Mrs. Center:* Stratford. Miss Kathleen Knox, Miss Christin before the entrance of the beautiful old house MORNING, 16, 1937, e Long and Miss Frances Andrews, pictured near Laurel, Md., which will be shown to aid . Right: Miss Emily C. Davis finds interest in the rack filled with long-stemmed clay pipes, which hangs in one of the spacious rooms of the house, built before 1760. Franklin Delano Roosevelt entertained on the south lawn of the | mansion in honor of the women executives of the various govern- » mental departments. And the answer is “anything goes!” For as the long line of nearly 1,400 women arrived on the scene every description of attire was in evidence. There were sport suits, some in linen, others of silk, strictly tailored suits of wintry p fabrics, afternoon gowns, costumes for street wear and a few, only a very few, truly garden party ensembles. Until a short time before the reception, with the sun playing = “hide and seek” under the clouds, it appeared as though umbrellas would be in order, and when several of the women executives arrived it was evident that they were not taking a chance with the weather man for they had brought their umbrellas with them. Furs were quite popular with the White House guests and there were but a very few who did« not have on a wrap—even the ladies who were wearing trailing garden frocks with large floppy hats. ‘The sun; however, was faithful throughout the reception and after the receiving line had broken up many remained to enjoy the beauty of the grounds of the President's Little groups sat under the spreading } trees, where chairs had been placed | for their comfort, while others strolled about to enjoy the two small formal gardens, and the playing fountain at the foot of the sloping greensward. Receiving their share of admiration were the hundreds of smiling-faced heartsease bordering the lily pond in | the small garden, which the guests had to pass through to reach the lawn. ‘The grounds are truly at their love- liest now, with everything looking so | fresh and green and with the sun casting its rays on the playing foun- tain and effecting eridescent coloring on the sprays. The whole picture was one to store away in one's memory chest. ‘Two gayly striped marquees were erected under the trees for the occa- sion, which ice-cold lemonade and dainty tea cakes were served from long \tnhles having centerpieces of pink foses and snapdragons. White House aides, in their striking white uniforms, generally assisted in the comfort of the guests. Mrs. Roosevelt stood at the top of *~ the sloping greensward, just below the south portico, to receive her guests. 8he wore a gown of rich blue crepe, the skirt moderately long with the bodice and sleeves fashioned with rows of narrow pleating. Her hat, a wide brimmed model, was of natural straw with & large flower matching the color of her gown at the front of the brim. Receiving with the President's wife were Mrs. John Nance Garner, wife of the Vice President; Mrs. Cordell « Hull, wife of the Secretary of State; Mrs. Claude A. Swanson, wife of the Secretary of the Navy; Mrs. Harry H. ‘Woodring, wife of the Secretary of ‘War; Mrs. Daniel C. Roper, wife of the B8ecretary of Commerce; Mrs. Stephen B. Gibbons, wife of the As- sistant Secretary of State; Mrs. Stan- ley Reed, wife of the Solicitor General; Mrs. W. W. Howes, wife of the First Assistant Postmaster General; Mrs, Charles West, wife of the Undersecre- tary of the Interior; Mrs. M. L. Wil- son, wife of the Undersecretary of Agriculture, and Miss Mary Anderson, %4irector of the Women's Bureau, De- partment of Labor. Mrs. Hull wore an unusually be- house. | coming cape suite, of a taupe shade, and her hat of deep wine color was | trimmed with a wreath of tiny fuschia flowers at the front. Mrs. Swanson and Mrs. Woodring both chose gowns in aquamarine blue, Mrs. Swanson's gown being fashioned with a deep cape and her hat was of two shades of blue, the brim in a darker hue, while the crown matched her gown. Mrs. Woodring's hat was of the exact shade of her gown, which was made on simple lines with elbow- length sleeves. Mrs. Garner wore a smart black gown and hat and a white Swagger coat, while Mrs. Roper was in a flowered print with a black straw hat and a silver fox fur. Mrs. Howes wore a most striking gown of flowered crepe, the background black and the pattern in rich shades of red, blue and green. Her hat was a perky model with a flower at the front. Mrs. Stanley Reed wore a black and white costume, and Mrs. Gibbons, who stood next to her in the line, was in a blue and white dotted crepe with a wide- brimmed hat to match. She wore an elbow-length fur cape as she re- ceived. Mrs. West was in a figured print gown with a black hat trimmed with a red flower at the front of the narrow brim. Mrs. Wilson was in a flowered chiffon gown quite long and her hat was of blue straw, and Miss Anderson wore a black grown with a hat to match and a long white wrap. Miss Ellen S. Woodward, assistant administrator of the Works Progress Administration, held an impromptu re- ception throughout the afternoon. With her was Mrs. Hugh Miller, the former Izetta Jewel, who was telling on all sides her enthusiasm for her new position as regional director in the Works Progress Administration. Mrs. Miller has six States under her supervision and expressed her delight in the fact that the art and music programs of the administration come under her section. Mrs. Miller, as Izetta Jewel, was the well-known ac- tress, and it is quite fitting that these two programs should be more or less under her supervision. Among others of the prominent woman officials at the function yester- day were Mrs. Blair Bannister, assist- ant treasurer of the United States, and Mrs. Lucille Foster McMillan, the civil service commissioner. Like all White House functions, the fete yesterday was beautifully arranged and there was no delay in the long line passing the hostess. Assisting in the general arrangements were Mr. Miss Estherbelle McHarg admiring some of the rare glassware whick will be seen by those attending the benefit at Montpelier Manor Wednesday. Ball at Italian Embassy Ambassador and Donna Matilde de Suvich Hosts Last Night. By PHYLLIS THOMPSON. THE spacious and beautiful Italian Embassy on Sixteenth street was a gay sight last night, when the Ambassador and Donna Matilde de Suvich entertained at a ball, one of the most elaborate and well-carried-out affairs of the 1936-37 season in Washington. From the large front hall with its marble floor, the guests mounted the wide staircase to the ball room, where they were greeted by the Ambassador and Signora de Suvich. Though they have been in Washington less than a year, the Ambassador and Donna Matilde have endeared themselves to the diplomatic corps, residents of the city and members of the Virginia and Maryland hunt country. They have taken an active part in all the social and sporting events this Spring. Donna Matilde is witty and bright and endowed with a mar- velous sense of humor which, no doubt, has been largely responsible for her great popularity. Last night« she wore a fllmy Spring-like creation below the main hallway, is a room of chiffon printed with an all-over pattern of field flowers, most becom- ing to her blond beauty. Signorina Giunia de Suvich, sister of the Am- bassador who is visiting at the Em- bassy at the present time, chose an | all-white gown, equally becoming to her dark Italian type of beauty. At the back of the Embassy a lovely patio garden leads to the chancery, which last evening was turned into a “taverna.” most original feature of the entire party and in every way a huge suc- cess. Within the tavern small tables were lald with red and yellow checked cloths and the decorations were car- ried out in the same colors. Supper was served there, in addition to the long buffet in the dining room, and the guests wandered back and forth from the main house to the chancery all during the evening. Not content with one original idea, the Ambassador and Signora de Su- vich determined that their guests should be given all maner of enter- Raymond G. Mulr, chief usher, and his assistant, Mr. Howell Crim, tainment and every means of comfort was thought out. dn the basement, A This probably was the | used ordinarily for ping-pong and sometimes as a cloak room, which for the occasion was turned into a bar. This was decorated with Navy signal | flags and gave a maritime effect. | Throughout the evening Neopolitan | singers, three men and a young. girl, | attired in native costume, entertained the guests. ' They wandered about | playing stringed instruments of' their country accompanying the young girl singing songs of her homeland. Prior to the ball the Ambassador and Signora de Suvich entertained at & dinner for 60 at the Embassy, at which were present many friends of the hosts from out of town who (Continued on Page 5, Column 4.) Official Host Today At Alfresco Party ‘The Assistant Secretary of State, Mr. R. Walton Moore, and his sisters, the Misses Moore, will entertain at garden party this afternoon at their residence near Fairfax, Va. A Social Set Will Trek to Montpelier Historic Home Open for Benefit of Strat- ford Restoration. M former United States Ambas- sador to Italy and Mrs. Breckinridge Long, near Laurel, Md., will be the mecca Wednesday for all circles of society in the Capital. The showing of this lovely old es- tate has been arranged by the Dis- trict of Columbia Committee of the Robert E. Lee Memorial Foundation, whose work is the restoration of Stratford, the birthplace of the great Confederate general, and signers of the Declaration of Independence, Richard Henry Lee and Francis Light- foot Lee. In case of unfavorable weather the pilgrimage to Montpelier will be held on Thursday. Under the direction of Mrs. Wilson Lee of Silver Spring, Md., assisted by Mrs. Wayne Chatfield-Taylor, Mrs. Stanley F. Reed and Mrs. McCook Knox, a group of women will escort the visitors throughout the house and show them Mrs. Long's rare collection (Continued on Page 2, Column 3.) Tea Will Benefit Nadtional Cathedral There will be a silver tea and garden party Friday afternoon, May 21, at the residence of Mrs. Walter R. Tucker- man in Edgemoor at 4:30 o'clock, for the benefit of the National Cathedral Association Canon Stokes will be present and will show some of the late est pictures of the Cathedral and gar- dens and will give a short address, 4 ONTPELIER, the beautiful and historic home of the Mrs. Wilson Lee, chairman of the Stratford IN STRATFORD BENEFIT benefit, photographed before one of the china cupboards at Montpelier.—Underwood & Underwood Photos. £ Danish Minister Receives M. Wadsted Gives Tea on Celebration of King’s Silver Jubilee. BY PHIL BLAGDON. N CELEBRATION of the silver jubilee of his majesty, King Christain X of Denmark, the Danish Minister, M. Otto Wad- | sted, entertained at a reception yesterday afternoon. The sun came out in perfect fashion as the hour for the tea drew near and the woman guests were attired in cheery Spring costumes lending a most festive touch. Mme. Wadsted is in Denmark, but she will leave shortly for Paris, where the Minister plans to meet her In August, and where she will attend the opening of the exposition. She was greatly missed yesterday afternoon R . The Minister greeted his numerous guests in the drawing | room to the right of the front door, which was filled with large | vases of beautiful yellow roses. The great doors leading to the | terrace were open and after the exchange of greetings the as- sembled company wandered out into the sunshine. The Legation is ideally located on Belmont street on a high point in Washington, and from the piazza there is a superb view of the city far below. | A double fight of steps leads down into the garden, where chairs were and where one could sit under the glorious spreading trees. In a far corner a table held great cut glass bowls filled with iced | Diplomatic Corps Notes Of the Week Ambassador and Senora de Espil Visiting. | the week end in Virginia, where they went to visit at Yorke HE Argentine Ambassador and Senora de Espil are spending town and Richmond The Ambassador of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics and Mme. Troyanovsky will leave tomorrow for Boston, where they will remain for & The Ambassador and Mme. sky will sail the middle of June or early in July for their home in the Soviet Union to spend the Summer. coming candlelight, the table fairly groaned under the Danish delicacies, a most wonderful array of every con- ceivable kind of delicious tidbits. Pouring tea at one end of the table was Mrs. Austin, wife of Senator Austin, while at the other end Miss Josephine Patten presided. The honorary counselor of the Le- gation, M. Constantin Brun, and the counselor, M. Wilhelm Eickoff, assist- ed the Minister in entertaining the guests, There was much talk of the King’s speech, to which many listened over the radio—not unlike Wednesday of last week. The Minister was par- ticularly sorry that Mme. Wadsted was not present, since May 15 is her birthday annivetsary. His Britannic majesty’s Ambassa- dor, Sir Ronald Lindsay, was present; also from his Embassy, Mr. Philip Mainwaring Broadmead. Other guests included the Ambessador of the Union of Soviet BSocialist Republics, Mr. Alexander Antonovich Troyanovsky; beverages and another buffet was placed on the piazza. In the dining room, lighted with be- Mme. Bonnet, wife of the French Am- | bassador, whose costume was, as al- | ways, the very last word in chic, her | | Speaker lg;mkhead Guest at Reception ‘The Speaker of the House and Mrs. William B. Bankhead will be the honor guests at a reception Tuesday | evening at 9 o'clock of the congres- sional tour. Assisting will be Mrs."| Pete Jarman, Mrs. Luther Patrick and Mrs. Joe Starnes. Others who will generally assist are | Mrs. Willlam M. Whittington, Mrs. Edward P. Costigan, Mrs. Claude A. Fuller, Mrs. Hampton P. Fulmer, Mrs. Willlam W. Arnold, Mrs. Harry C. Ransley, Mrs. Arthur H. Greenwood, Mrs. Brent Spence and Mrs. Edward R. Burke, Representative Edith Nourse Rogers, | The Brazilian Ambassador and Sen- hora de Aranha will move to Blue- moent later in May and occupy Johannesburg, the country place of Mr. and Mrs. William Chapin Hunte ington, for the season. The place ad= joins Journey’s End, home of Mrs. Huntington's parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank G. Carpenter, which Mr. and Mrs. Huntington will occupy for the Summer. The Polish Ambassador, Count Jerzy Potocki, will sail Tuesday, May 25, in the Europa, to return to this country, and is expected to arrive in (Continued on Page 5, Column 2.) Mr. and Mrs. Bliss Away for Few Days The former United States Ambass sador to the Argentine and Mrs. Rob- ert Woods Bliss left Washington fot an absence of several days. They will I return Wednesday.