The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-10-16
SOCIETY FOLK AT THE FAIR
HAVE ANOTHER BUSY WEEK.
Series of Brilliant Receptions Keeps the "Regulars" on the Move
to Be Present at AlI-Mexican, Lady Managers, Illinois and
Missouri Functions Among the Most Pleasing.

In addition to being exceedingly busy
last week. the society folk at the Fair
have had things to talk about. Ono of
the topics of conversation was the Next
can reception. given in honor OF the Vice
President OF the sister Republic. The
Mexican reception was Il grand success.
Flowers and palms were used in such pro-
fusion in the decorations that It seemed
like q bit of tropical Mexico planted In
the heart of ST. Louis. The costumes
worn by the ladies were dazzling, and the
talk of the hour, but not so much as the
beauty of the ladies themselves.
Another topic has been the large at
tendance at many of the receptions of our
country cousins. Up to this time the out
of-tOgn folk who rave been guests at the
receptions have nearly all been from the
cities large and small. AT this time large
numbers OF them are from the smaller
towns. and right well nave they seemed
to enjoy the hospitality of the several
State commissions, and right we'll have
they discussed the doings OF the Ivory
City society,
The gayety OF the week has been pro-
nounced. There have been receptions and
receptions until the habitual guests at
them. those who are on ~everybody's invi-
tation LIST, have found it all but impossi-
BILE to accept all OF the bids they have re-
ceived. There have been times during the
week when the regulars have been called
upon TO attend seven receptions in the
afternoon and fou in the evening Of the
same day.
1t is now the custom of the guests OF the
Worlds Fair functions, to wear q gown
that will answer for the afternoon and
evening. as so much time is lost in going
home to change dresses. 1t Is not neces-
Sary to 90 home to dinner. az the free
luncheons are so abundant that one does
not have an appetite for a full course din
ner-
The most brilliant affair OF the entire
Worlds Fair season was the reception and
ball given by the Union Club in honor of
the officials and Commissioners General
OF the Louisiana Purchase Exposition
Friday night at the magnificent clubrooHs
at Jefferson and Lafayette emu
This was the first large function given
b. any of the private clubs of st. Louis
10 the representatives Of the foreign cOun-
tries. The Union Club has a right to CON-
graduate itself. All the smart society OF
the city was present TO greet the dtstin-
guished guests. From the Union Club
function the Commissioners General have
had a glimpse Of ST. Louis polite society.
and they pronounce themselves charmed
with the hospitality Of the club and the
grace and beauty of the St Louis fair
ones.
The arrangements FOR the comfort and
entertainment of the guests were perfect.
As they arrived they entered the club at
a separate entrance, where a committee Of
club members led them to rooms specially
provided for their reception. Here club
members escorted them 10 the receiving
line. which stood in a bower OF green
studded with purple asters at the south
end Of the ballroom.
The national hymn Of every country rep
resented was played in compliment TO the
guests. 1t was a delicate compliment Il
the guests showed their appreciation OF
1t by hearty applause
Much OF the success Of the anair was
due TO the ~tireless energy and skllful
management of William Dee Becker. An
other pretty compliment paid the dtstir-
guished guests, was the inviting OF the
officers and prominent members of the
Standardization Club. who all speak the
Spanish language iuently. This happy
idea was Mr.. Becker's and was done with
the view OF making the Latin speaking
guests feel more at home and have a more
enjoyable time.
Among the distinguished guests were the
following: Doctor y. G. W. Lagevstedt OF
tho Royal Swedish Commission. Vice Con-
Won Reden of st. Louis, Senior D. ALI.
Agache OF the Worlds Fair Commission
of France. Senior Albertini of the Cuban
Commission. Senior Esteban Duque de Es-
t=ada Of the Brazilian Commission. T Ed
mond Donne of the New Zealand Commits
sion. J. M. Goldberg. Russian Commission
er: Mr.. Tohijama of the Japanese Commits
sion. Colonel Charles Watson of the RrIt-
ish Royal Pavilion, Doctor A II. Bahlsen
Of the German Commission, Senior De
Consul General from Hungary
Others OF the prominent guests were:
Lieutenant General 6. B.. NJ Young, re-
tired, L. S. A; General John c. Bates of