The St. Louis Republic., 1904-09-27
BEAUTIFUL GIRLS
FROM LATIN LANDS
Reception for Mexican Ambassa
dor Notable for Predominance
of Dark Hued Women.

The reception given last evening by the
Mexican National Commission TO the
Worlds Fair at the Mexican National Pa
viiion TO his Exceilency. Manuel De AZ
piroz. Mexican Ambassador was unique
and distinct from the usual functions of
that class. In its representation OF dark
hued. black-eyed beauty OF the Southern
lands. There were many beautiful girls
from the Latin lands. more particularly.
Of course. from the land of Diaz. but 9TH
ers from Spain. South and Central Amer
!cas, ItaIy and Portugal, and their rich
beauty was in striking contrast with that
Of their iighter-halred sisters from the
other climes.
The reception Was one Of the most bril-
liant OF the season and in magnificent
style. which always has marked the Mex
lean functions. The pavilion was artis-
tically decorated with an abundance of
palms and cut flowers. Mexico is the land
Of flowers and the Mcxicans are artists in
floral decorations
The marble pillars and balcony we're
decorated with festoons of smilax. while
stately palms filled the arches and formed
a screen for the Mexican Band. The stair
case was decorated with rich tropical foli-
age plants. which added color to the bril-
liant scene.
The guests were met at the door by
the Commissioner and chiefs of depar.-
n1snts. and escorted 10 the balcony. where
the receiving line stood
Those In the receiving line we're: Jesus
II. Nuncio. Commissioner General of Mex
leo: His Exeelency. Manuel dc Aspiroz
Mexican Ambassador; and Madame Nun
sowned in white liberty six. eisborateiy
trimmed In Mexican point lace. with
touches of pink chiffon. diamond orna-
nents and shower bouquet OF la France
The following named prominent Mex
leans were assisted in receiving the guests:
I:ador Ald.son: Ma1amilisno u: ChabeI;
S.ais.s Esa.rdo % H.ssin.s sse.. hsGs 5aiiS sous.
Lauro Eiadss. octavio Andrad;. Isauro Bus;a-
LIsuseSsn, joss or,ez. Monss,eGio. Mispei
4 Boniii.. in: Lsars N De ca.nca. Rsserio
DE- ci.ver. = II. % TALBOT. ''e 'e A. i''s0
Some Of the guests were;
vsi:nci:nnes lace over white ta,fets N
MIS-: Blanche Gemmes. black point lace over
Madam viaa... pink liberty satin. Oriental
lac, ornaments Of pearls point lace fan.
MIS- D Gsnbay. pale blue liberty satin.
n; H; =; FLEMING. gray tissue. burnt orange
Mia. zelina Thompson. blue crepe de Chine.
Hrs. g Thompson. <r.y silk broeade black
Ms 8. s.ndova. white crepe de Chine
Mn. bela Garcia. pink liberty silk. medaiiIons
Hss. E p. " Ritter. bale blue chiffon over
y. T.. ssn.,n. black spsnsied net over red
His Elisabeth PAGE. Srocade silk
nrs- y A. Carlton.
Mr.. Harry Hurthsing. white liberty and Va
ienciennes lace. diamond ornaments
MT. Ernest cfamer pale blue tafeta and
Mr. T: " cranz. pale blue liberty silk. bsr
Nis 7. sandvoan. rose orsandle Oriental lace
MIS- Julia Cabsnne. black chiffon taf-
feta; silver hair ornaments
Nrs. y: MeD, Crses. white Irish point lace
Srs Hugh .HcD.rmot, black .p.nsied ehif-
Miss Frances Homer. pink liberty silk
NM AIeersini. black chiffon over black taf-
Miss Clyde ArSuckle. white Irish point lace
over taneta: pearls
s.rEsss Lye9. sSIsd .s o,ssnSss S,s. eb,,
fcn over ta6etas and diamond ornaments.
Mis Nisest D,ssden net oyer white siik,
Among the other guests we're:
Ccystnor rsanSis: A,, E. v Ritter. NJ
ysns: II. ana Mn. D1aue Estrsds. Mrs. and
\ ,.se IT. snd H Nrs .rS sna M ~ Ga
qua. NJ. Raf.el serTnno. Mexicsn Consul: Au-
Eust Boette. Mis- IAVr1 Boette. Miss louise
a@ssisan 0ssss cses: ,sslrS wh,Is. sae. HIs
ooG. II. ". uu1hoe14. Doctor Kelley. Mr.. and