The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1910-06-25
BY LAvOYAGEUSE.

as usual at the American embassy to
Americans residing in or visiting Paris
promises to be an unusually brilliant
affair, beng the first function OF the
kind since Ambassador Bacon entered
his duties at the French capital.
While the embassy proper is located
in a modest, not to say dingy building,
on the Avenue Klebler, near the AT
cade Triomphe, where even the shield
displayed over the entrance, bearing
the coat of arms of the United States
needs regilding so that Americans who
may have lost the street number of the
embassy may more easily find the Of
ficial residence of the representative
of the greatest republic in the world,
the home of Ambassador Bacon. on the
other hand is an imposing and digni-
fled building on the Rue Francois |.
1t is here that the reception is to be
held on the glorious Fourth.
A fine circular court and driveway
gives entrance to the hall, from which
on the left, open three spacious rooms.
In the first of these a beautiful draw
ing room, in which the Ambassador
and Mrs. Bacon intend receiving their
guests July 4. At the opposite side OF
the hall is the dining room, where re,
freshments are to be served. At the
end of the hall an orchestra will be
stationed, and the latest American
melodies rendered.
Notwithstanding the large attend
ance, which is anticipated, for Amerl-
cans are arriving daily by hundreds,
the arrangements will be so complete
that no discomfort will be experienced.
In the evening the occasion will be
celebrated by the annual Fourth OF
July banquet, which is to be held at
one of the large hotels. The Am
bassador will preside, assisted by Con-
sui General Mason.
The American embassy in Paris is
particularly fortunate in its personnel.
Ambassador Bacon is regarded as
diplomat of the highest ability, and
with Mrs. Bacon through tact of clever
ness. has succeeded in establishing a
record for popularity and efficiency
not surpassed by an American ambas-
sador who has ever occupied that post
here, while the French government re-
CARDS the ambassador with particular
favor. Mr.. Bacon is most ably second
ed by MIR. Arthur Baily, Blanchard, tn =
first secretary, and by Major T. Bent
ley Mott, U. S. A., military attache,
to whose joint executive ability and
geniality is due much of the success OF
the functions held at the embassy
During the coming week, when the
annual coach parade is to take place,
superseding the Grand Prix' day at
the races, in fashionable circles while
the racing day remains the most popu-
lar with the masses, Partisan and WISH
tors alike will be kept busy attending
races and similar events.
The flower fete is to be held GU
July ;. This event always attracts
foreigners In fact, they constitute the
chief element that contributes to the
jollity of the occasion, pelting every
one with flowers who may come with
in reach, as their carriages and motors
drive slowly up and down the Avenue
des Acacias, in the Bots. AS result
of all these functions the dressmakers
are at their wits end to meet the i'm
mense orders from women who wish
to be seen in the latest creations OF
fashion.
The presence of Mrs. John Jacop
Astor, divorced wife of the American
millionaire, in Paris, where she is pur'
chasing a number of stunning gowns
and hats, has received the report OF
her intended marriage to Lord Curzon
of Kedleston, of England, who is said
10 have tired of being widower and
is a devoted sutton of the beautiful
and wealthy American, for Mrs. Astor
is not only rich in her own right, but
the divorce she obtained from Colonel
Astor brought with it an immense sum
in cash and securities. At dinner she
recently gave in London in honor OF
Colonel Roosevelt. Lord Curzon was
one of the most favored guests.
Although the marriage of Mrs. Astor
has not been settled that of Prince
Victor Napoleon Bonaparte to Princess
Clementine of Belgium is set for the
end of June, at the chateau de Mont
caliori, near Turin, Italy, which is the
residence of the Dowager Princess
Clothilde, Prince Victor's mother. The
prince is not unknown in the United
States, where he has visited New
York and Newport.
The cause of the suffragettes is max.
ing much progress in Norway, where
the Storthing. or Congress, has passed
the bill extending to women the right
of suffrage in communal affairs. While
this right. to far, is only permitted
women who possess certain income
it is regarded by suffragettes as good
evidence of the success of their cause
for it adds 100000 voters to the coun
try. giving majority of 1900 over
male voters.
| In looking at the various collections
of jewelry on exhibition in the many
museums of Paris and elsewhere, one
| is struck by the remarkable advance
made in late years in the artistic
mounting of gems. Heavy, Oriental
settings may appeal from their very