The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1904-02-07
Gayety at the Embassies.

Gayety at the Embassies.
The German ambassador celebrated
the birthday of his Emperor in fine
style by dinner, at which the embas-
sy stan and other sons of the Father
land were his guests. They numbered
twenty-four. If good wishes can bring
happiness and add years, the Kaiser
VIII see many more joyful anniVersa-
Ties. The German flag flew from the
embassy staff all day and many diplo-
mats called to offer their fluctuations to
the ambassador and Baroness Won
Sternburg. Baron Sternburg sent
message of greeting and congratulate
ton to his sovereign. He was able to
inform the dinner company that, by
special direct advices, the health of his
majesty is much improved.
The Austrian ambassador and Nine.
Hengelmuller are keeping the embassy
continuous scene of gaiety until Feb.
10, when Nine. Hengelmuller will GO
TO New York for a considerable STAY.
Saturday night they gave a brilliant
dlnner when their guests were most Of
the diplomatic corps and large num-
Der of others. On Feb. they will en-
terrain at luncheon in honor of Cardi-
nal Gibbons; and on Feb. 6 will give
another large dinner.
The French ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand gave a dinner party on Sat-
urday evening, when their guests were
the German ambassador and Baroness
Won Sternburg, the Argentine minister,
Senator Hale. Senator and Mrs. Alger
Gen. Chaffee, Gen. and Mrs. Draper,
Mr.. and Mrs. Pierce, Mr.. and Mrs.
Herbert Wadsworth. Lieutenant Com
mander de Faramond and Count de
Chambrun. both of the French embas-
sy. Former Senator and Mrs. John
D. Henderson gave a very large din
ner party the other evening. Among
other distinguished guests were the
Japanese and Belgian ministers, the
Baroness Moncheur. Mrs. Hobart and
a number of Mr.. Hendersons former
colleagues in the Senate.
Southern SOciety's Ball.
The eleventh annual ball of the
Southern Relief Society monopolized
the social interests of Monday night,
the seven hundred guests representing
all fashionable Washington and the
forty-four states of the union. AL
though the Southern contingent was
naturally in the majority, the company
at large, as well as the receiving line,
included women from every section, all
equally interested in the success of this
OIlG ANNUAL appear lOI lie 0GSllIulC anu
suffering of the old South. Like all
Southern balls, dancing began early
and lasted well into the wee sma' hours
of the morning. The Marine Band fur
nished the music; the decorations of
the ballroom and parlors were mostly
in Southern foliage. E-Secretary of
the Navy Herbert stood at the head of
the receiving party. Rear Admiral
Schley, whose absence was matter of
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engagement on account of continued
illness. Supper was served in the main
dining room of the Arlington, the
guests being seated at small tables
decorated in pink and white azaleas.
The gowns and jewels worn were note
worthy Mrs. Nash, who was one of
the receiving party, wore pink satin
with elaborate garniture of pearl en-
broidery; Mrs. Charles Howry, an eff
fective gown of white lace over white
satin with pearl necklace; Mrs. Fair
banks of Indiana, light blue panne vel
vet, diamond ornaments; Mrs. Draper,
electric blue satin yelled in black lace,
with double necklace of diamonds; Mrs.
Rixey, white crepe de chine with pink
roses and diamonds; Mrs. Leonard
Wood, yellow and black satin and yell
low chiffon; Mrs. Faulkner, white lace
with touches of light blue panne vel
vet; Mrs. ]. c. S. Blackburn, white
lace over white satin; Mrs. Pritchard,
pink crepe de chine, with appliques of
pink and cream colored lace; Mrs.
Bankhead of Alabama, very rich white
satin, with bertha of point lace, pearl
and diamond ornaments; Miss Ger
trude Chaffery, daughter of ex-senator
Chaffery of Louisiana, black jetted net;
Miss Walsh, yellow silk and violets.
Coming Out of Miss Taylor.
The former minister to Spain, Hon.
Hannis Taylor, and Mrs. Taylor gave
delightful reception and dance at
Ruscher's, when they presented their
eldest daughter, Miss Mary Iaylor, TO
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