The Washington times., 1910-01-23
Marquis ofVillalobar Gives
His First AT Home to
Diplomatic Circle.
Occasion Is IN Honor of
King of Spain SAINTS
Day.

Washington society. diplomatic and
resident, paid its first formal call on the
Marquis OF VillalOuar. Spanish minister
TO the United States, at a reception
given by him this afternoon at the Iega-
ton, 1921 New Hampshire avenue.
While the reception was IN cOmmem-
grafton OF the saints 6ey Of King Al
fonsO. il also was the marquis first at
home since he became a member Of
the diplomatic family Of the American
Capital
Up TO this time the Marquis OF ViIlalo-
bar has had no opportunity 20 receive
his colleagues because his household ef-
fects only arrived recently rom Lon
don, where he WIS Spanish minister.
Coat Of Arms Displayed.
For this special occasion the coat-of-
arms Of the narqs,is. one OF the oldest
Of CasuIian fam les, was played,
and the servants wore their state livery
The floral decorations consisted Of white
and pink carnations, and while the
buffet luncheon was being served man
dOIin players, half concealed IN the con-
servatory, played Spanish music
Practically al OF the mem bers OF the
DIPLOMATS Corps were among the
guests at the reception, as well as
several Of the minister's New YORK
friends came TO washington 70 be pres
ent.
List Of Guests Present
Among the guests in addition 10 the
hosts diplomatic colleagues were
Mrs.. Norman Williams
MI and Mrs I.aTZ Anderson
Senator and Mrs du POut.
Mis-. Robson.
Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell
The Rev Dr. William T Russell pas
tor Of ST Patrlck's Church
Mr. and MIS- J SeIwin TAFT
Secretary and Mrs NaEie-
Mrs Hartman. OF New YORK
Nh and MIS- John " Foster
MI and Mrs Joseph Clark Hoppin-
/ Secretary and Mrs Huntington VII
Nj and Mrs. Edison Bradley.
1 General and Mrs Sanger
Nh and Mrs Frederick Nay
ar. and Mrs. John b Henderson
Miss r COudeTt-
Ar and Mrs William E Curtis.
Senator and Mrs Carter.
Senator and Mrs DeDew.
Sir Frederick Cameron
Secretary and Mrs MaCNeaE1-
Mr. and Mrs Burden OF New York
Etr- and Mrs Arnold Hague
Robert Charlton
T0day's reception was one Of z series
| Of several that viii be given by the
Spanish minister this winter to which
/ Washington society viii be hidden
The Minister Of Denmark and Count
ess 1I0Itke entertained a small com
pauy Informally AZ dinner last evening
{ In honor Of their house guests. Mr..
and Mrs Patten. OF Boston
. Mr. and Ms. Ten Eyck Wendell en-
( tertained a dinner company OF sixteen
I last evening In honor OF Mrs John
. VVyeth. OF Sheridan circle. Mrs Wyeth.
who has recently built a beautiful new
F home on Sheridan circle, IS originally
I from Philadelphia, but has resided fOZ
I the last few years In Southern France
Her sister Mrs Beach Grant. mother
{ Of the Countess Of Essex, one Of the
. most beautiful women in England, IS
/ spending the winter with her.
Mrs Willard Foster DOoIIttle. wife OF
4 Dr. DO0Ilttle. Of New York city. Is the
I guest OF her cousin, MIS- Silas Hare, On
/ @ street
/ Mrs. Merrill was hostess al dinner last
E evening at her residence On \ street.
( Mrs. FitzsimmOuS has cards out for a
[ tea IN honor Of Mrs LuTtOl. wife Of Mr.
] Justice Lurton, Tuesday afternoon, Jan
. vary =. at her residence, I224 Seven
{ teenth street
I Senator Kean and Miss Keau enter
tanned a company al dinner at their
& residence on h street last evening