New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1905-12-10
WASHINGTON HOSTESSES.
Foreigners the Test of O1fcid Life
at the Capital
From Tho Tribune Bureau.l


Washington Dec. 9.-Diplomats are 90 Wash
hgton's life as the genuine spice to a feast. and
TO remove them or lose them a feature OF
the scene would be to dim the social life Of the
capital beyond measure.
What interest, then, awaits the present sea-
BON, with score more new diplomats to be
introduced, and almost half Of them having at
tractive wivesi These wives are ideal guests,
bright, talkative and entertaining. They are
equally charming as hostesses, every event IN
their hospitable homes, from formal dinner
party to small and informal tea, having for
americans a foreign touch delightfully."- piquant
and pleasant Their drawing rooms. American
though they may be in furnishing and environ
hent never fail to show touches of European
haste, while at their table is sure to be in
troduced to some palatable dish never tried be-
fore.
Among the many women to be introduced
here this winter Is Mime. Nabuco wife of the
Brazilian Ambassador, who has the distinction
of being the only woman of her country to enjoy
her exalted diplomatic rank, Senior Joaquin Ma
huco being the first Ambassador ever appointed
from that country. Nine. Nabuco carries the
distinction it deserves She is a handsome
woman, always well dressed, afable Of man
ner, though possessing dignity and reserve, and
is sympathetic in voice and action
No foreign woman has entered more heartily
into the life here than Sonora Dona Catalina
Altamirano de Casasus the wife of the Mexican
Ambassador. She possesses wealth, accomplish
ments and ane domestic traits which make her
example to the average American woman of
fashion Her gowns are wellnigh faultIess, as
also her carriages. She Is the mother Of
seven children. has the largest diplomatic
menage In Washington, and yet has q super
abundance Of time for such matters as shop
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directing the refurnishing of the embassy. She
has found many friends In Washington made
during the time her husband was Ambassador to
London. and to these she shows much attention.
A private meeting with Mrs. Roosevelt was se-
corded to her before Al Of tho diplomats were
presented a week or so ago
The compliment patd to Htalmar Hauge
former secretary OF the allied governments of
Norway and Sweden. by making him Minister
for the former country well merfted Upon
his return here last season he brought with him
his bride. Nine Hauge, formerly Mrs Louise
food Joy. of Louisville KY woman famed
for her Craftsmanship and social accomplish
ments. She at made place in the hearts
and homes Of the gay world here and her hEs-
bands diplomatic Advancement Is matter of
rongratulation to those who meet her.
Selora de Portela, wife OF the Minister from the
Argentine Republic, is the only one of the re-
naming three who has yet arrived
Nine Mendoza, wife Of the new Minister from
Colombia, has not yet reached Washington
being still III In New-York. to which place her
husband makes constant trips Sonora Pardo
the bride of the new Minister from Peru who
has just arrived in Washington is young. pretty
and was a great Spanish belle before her mar
mage to Senior Pardo. a few weeks ago
Never has the British Embassy been so
thoroughly equipped with bright and entertain
ing women this winter. Ledy Susan Town
lay, wife Of the counsellor of the British EN-
bassy. one OF the best bred women IN England
who met New-York society people first at tia