The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-18

There Eas been A whirl ana nuiEJ III
the Worlds Fair society circles during III"
last week that put the gay folk that al
tended all the receptions and balls in'o
dreamless sleep late last night. ana IL Is
safe to assert that many of them did not
awake in zine TO go to church tbs morn
ing.
There WAS a round Of receptions. Two
took place Monday afternoon at the same
hours ard those who Were fortunate
enough to receive invitations "a both func-
,ions regretted that the home Of the Lady
Board of Managers was 50 far away from
the japanese Village. The Board OF Lady
Managers gave 4 reception in honor of the
IN, mbers of the Interparliamentary Union
Monday afternoon from TO o'clock Al
the same hoEr the Japanese Commission
gave a reception 10 the jurors who Will
award the prizes to the exhibitors.
Tuesday evening the Maryland Corlri's-
sioners entertained. "Wednesday evening
the Louisiana building Vas thrown open 10
a great crowd OF guests, large number
Of whom were from Louisiana. This re
ception was notable from the fact that
there Were more pretty gi-lS and more
beautiful gowns than have been seen at
any previous function gwen At the Nor!n
Fair
ceived in honor of their Governor. and last
night there was a delightful AFFAIR at the
Massachusetts building There was also 4
reception given by the Colorado comn;s-
sion lar; night
Mrs Dore Lyons. the clever hostess of
the New York building. gave an elaborate
8 o'clock dinner in honor of Mrs sarih
Plart Decker of Denver. president nf the
American Federation of Wonens cubs
Last week was truly week OF gold lace
and brass buttons. There were thres
~.~E mr.
at all the State functions There We're
enough Majors and Coloncls for each fair
guest TO have a uniformed escort
MILITARY TO THE FORE.
The man who had to content himself
with an evening suit was rather wall
flower. for the Goid-lace men had the
center of the stage Even the Governors
were dim lights. in comparison TO the
glitter of their gold-lacsc attendants. As
a gold frame will enhance the beauty OF
a picture. so will escort CLAD in gold
lace set OF the beauty of an evening
gown and the loyeliness OF the wedrer.
| This being the case. who can blame the
fair ones for worshiping gold lace and
blue uniforms
The coming week will also be busy
| one in Worlds Fair society circles. A
number of more or less elaborate recep-
, tions and balls have been announced
. There is a probability of this week pro-
/ Gucing more gold lace than last week. "a
| there are a number of State days on the
| programme. During the week there VIII
| be Arizona Day. Nevada Day. Illinois.
Day. Arkansas Day; virginia Day ana
| give receptions at their buildings an the
evenings.
The Board OF Lady Managers will start
of Mrs. Sarah Plat Decker. president Of
| the American Federation OF Woman
Clubs, at their home. from TO p m
tomorrow Wednesday there will be a re-
| shx hnllGfnR
| the Commissioners In honor OF the Iou:l'!
| Clerks Association. which Will meet al
| the Worlds Fair.
| The japanese reception to the jurors
| last Monday afternoon was a briiiah'
| social function. and very unique in It's
! character as all Japanese functions are
| The Japanese are ideal entertainers. ano
| always give 10 their guests a gimpsr oi
| their wonderful country and or their
| charming hospitality and manners
JAPANESE GARDEN DECORATED.
The Japanese Garden was ar;istical!y
decorated with japanese flags. quaint Jap
| anese lanterns and queer hanging baskets.
| To each guest was given a pretty souve-
mir In the form Of a small silk japanese
/ flag and the national flower OF Japan. Re
freshments were served in the teahouse
| All the japanese Commission and the at
| taches mingled with the guests. and made
| every effort that every everyone was hav-
| Ing an enjoyable time.
What will the japanese think Of US?
| eaid a West End society woman. TT Is
| a disgrace to civilizati ton. to say nothing
| OF good breeding. the way Americans acI
at the japanese functions We pull. push
and fight for their refreshments and theii
| souvenirs. One would think We never had
I anything TO eat II is wonder TO me
| that they ever invite us to their affairs.
What the West End woman said IS toe
| true. The Americans scramble. for the
japanese fayorS like a pack OF neWsooys
| for pennies thrown on the pavement They
| show Just about as much consideration for
| each other and less respect for their hosts
| than the little street Arabs Americans
! are SO in the habit OF pushing and rushing
! at everything in life that they carry II
| with them even while seeking pleasure
They would do well to study the quie'
manners of the gentle japanese.
| The Board Of Lady Managers receptior
| to the Interparliamentary Union and fht
| members Of the Peace Congress was one
Of the brilliant functions at the ivory Cit!
last week. All the Exposition offcisls anc
their wives and a number Of the Jurors
| were present.
| Mrs Daniel Manning president of tbs
| board was assisted in receiving the guest:
| by the following members Of the board
! Mrs W. E. Andrews. Mrs Annie McIeir
p. Erncst. Mrs. Mary Phelps Montgomer,
| and Mrs Buchwalter- number OF prom
inent St. Louis society women We're pres
ent. among them Mrs Philip y Moore
| Mrs James n Butler. Mrs Frederick
Schoield Mrs. w C. Steieers. Mrs. W. +
Fischel. Mrs. Morris B. Gregg and Mrs
John Ockerson-
| Notwithstanding the inclemency OF tn
| weather Tuesday night. thousands OF visit
| ors thronged the Maryland State building
to gree Governor and Mrs. Warfield an'
staff.
MANY BRAVED STORM.
IT would brave a worse storm thar
this" said one patriotic woman from
Maryland. ito show respect to my Gov
ernor." This seemed to be the sentiment
and the spirit of all Marylanders- Ever
| those who have written st. Louis a.
their address for years faced the storm
in full dress. and although the rain an