The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1910-06-26
USUAL GRAND FETE
ON FOURTH OF JULY
Americans in Paris To Be En-
tertained by Ambassador
and Mrs. Bacon.
ANNUAL COACH PARADE
OTHER FEATURES OF LIFE IN
THE GAY CAPITAL.
BY LA voYAGEUsE.

BY LA vOYAGEUSE.
Paris. June 25.-The approaching
Fourth of July reception to be given.
as usual. at the American embassy to
Americans residing in or visiting Paris.
promises to be an unusually brilliant
affair, being the first function of the
kind since Ambassador Bacon entered
upon 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 Arc
de 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 official residence OF the represent
alive of the greatest republic in the
world. the home of Ambassador Ba-
/ con, on the other hand, is an imposing
and dignified building on the Rue
Francois 1. IL is here that the recep-
ton 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. 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.
All Arrangements Complete.
| Notwithstanding the large attend
ance which Is anticipated, for Amer
leans are arriving daily by hundreds,
the arrangements will be so complete
that no discomfort will be experienced
| In the evening the occasion viii be
| celebrated by the annual Fourth OF
/ July banquet. which Is to be held at
one of the large hotels. The ambas-
sador will preside, assisted by Consul
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 and
cleverness, has succeeded in estao-
| fishing a record for popularity ana
efficiency not surpassed by an Amerl-
can ambassador who has ever occu-
pied that post here, while the French
government regards the ambassador
with particular favor. Mr.. Bacon Is
most ably seconded by Arthur Bailiy-
Blanchard, the first secretary, and by
/ Major T Bentley Mott, L. s. A, milf
tary 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 popular with the masses, Par1-
slams and visitors alike will be kept
busy attending races and similar
! events.
The flower fete is to be held on
July 8. This event always attracts
| foreigners. In fact, they constitute
the chief element that contributes TO
the iollity Of the occasion, pelting
everyone with flowers who may come
within reach, as their carriages and
motors drive slowly up and down the
| Avenue des Acacias. I'm the Bots. As
a result Of all these functions the
dressmalxers are at their wits end to
meet the immense orders from women
who wish to be seen in the latest Gre
ations Of fashion.
Marriage RumOr Revived.
The presence Of Mrs. John Jacob
Aston. divorced wife of the American
millionaire. in Paris. where she is pur-
chasing a number of stunning gowns
and hats. has revived the report Of her
intended marriage to Lord Curzon OF
Kedleston. of England, who is said to
have tired Of being a widower and rs
a devoted sutton Of the beautiful and
wealthy American. for M~s. AsJor II
not only rich i'm her own right, bu1 the
divorce she obtained from Colonel
Aston brought with il an immense
. sum I'm cash and securities At din
ner she recently gave I'm London in
honor OF Colonel Roosevelt Lord Cur
rtc-f Fur ore a
guests.
Although the marriage Of Mrs. As
tor 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
making much progress in Norway
where the storthing, or congress, has
passed the bill extending to women
the right Of suffrage in communal al
fairs While this right, so far, is only
permitted women who possess CeE-
tain income. IL is regarded by suffra-
gettes as good evidence Of the success
Of their cause, for IL adds $4,000
voters to the country, giving a ma
iorfty of 1900 over male voters.
In looking at the various collections
Of iewelry on exhibition in the many
, | museums OF Paris and elsewhere, one
is struck by the remarkable advance
made of late years in the artistic
mounting of gems. Heavy Oriental
- settings may appeal from their very
| massiveness. but when il comes e
wearing them IL requires woman OF
a certain style and dress to show then
or well.
Exquisite Jcwelry Designs.
It is admitted that nowhere i'm tn
| world does one find such exquisite ane
artistic designs as in Paris. You cat
easily pass hours strolling along Tn
Place Vendome or the Rue de Ia Psii1
looking at the wonderful displays II
jewelers. windows. whose shops pre-
dominate in this quarter. Most o
these have underneath their names ol