The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1910-12-25
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BY Leased Wire to The Tribune.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 24.-"The reign
OF the girl that has held sway since
the opening OF the season. has been
forced TO give way for a brief period
TO the more elaborate receptions and en-
tertainments among the official set. in
cident to the Christmas holidays. Be
sides the social gatherings among ouT
own officials, there is number an
nounced by the foreign contingent that
Will be OF particular interest.
The Italian embassy. since the opening
Of the season with dinner party for
Miss Eleanor Terry and Lieutenant Cam
per!o has been the scene OF much social
interest With the advent OF the new
Italian ambassadors family, the embassy
promises TO regain the social prestige IT
enjoyed in the earlier days, when II was
of the Younger element OF Washington
society. and when II was said that Miss
Alice Roosevelt never allowed any other
invitation TO interfere with her enjoy
mcnt OF the Baroness Mayor dcs Plan
chess weekly receptions which trans
formed themselves along in the small
hours, into the '.jolliest' affairs in town
for, the youngsters Later; the Baron
and Baroness Mayor des Planchcs de-
cided that they did not Ike Ameri-
cans but 1t was not until the first
Katherine Elkins and the duke OF the
AbEuZsi were nolsed about and the en-
baSsy was regarded by the public as the
source OF official Information the In
teresting subject. During the last of
their stay In Washington. the Mayor des
Planches contributed little TO Its social
life.
Quiet at Elkins Home.
Because OF the Illness OF Senator Err
ina. the Elilns home in Washington has
not been the scene Of any social fame
tions this season. Miss Katherine Elkns
has no, appeared at any social gather
ings because OF the Illness OF her father
Since the return Of the family from their
West Virginia home. Miss Elkins has
hecn out often In the mornings eNcrcls-
ing her famous trio Of dogs. Strlleingly
beautiful. slender figure and erect
r!aGe. Miss Ekins is often seen in the
Vicinity OF their hoFsoa In street, wear
Ing smart walking suit OF dark blue
the sltir, anlllc-!ength. and a snort
jacket OF tho latest cut. wearing Il smali
blue hat with s5lff upturned hrim and
gray band Now that her father is
society during the holidays.
Baroness HenSelmuller. who is recu
perating from her recent serious illness.
is taking the rest necessary To complete
her recovery. and does not anticipate be-
ing able either 10 receive or make calls
before the middle OF January. The trans
Ter last season of Baron Mayor des
Panches, former ambassador from Italy.
made Baron llengelmullcr dean OF the
diplomatic corps at Washington, and tho
necessary withdrawal OF Baroness Hem
gelmuller ut the beginning OF the present
season hns been a source of much reSre.
TO hc- many friends.
Society at State Department.
The state department is now provided |
with social arbiter and should royalty
drop In 10 sec Secretary Hay or Assistant J
Secretary Huntington Wilson. they Will |
be handed about by Chandler Hale. this |
new official OF the department. Mr. Hale |
tho third assistant secretary, is q son of |
Senator Hoie OF Maine. He Is nomlnaiy |
the head OF tho department of western |
European affairs. Tho additional secre-
tary was granted Secretary Knox upon |
his succession to the cabinet OF Presi- |
dent Taft. congress making the provision |
The social details have grown at an |
amazing rate since Mr.. Hale has been |
directing their affairs.
The German embassy has occupied q |
place In the center OF the stage since the |
opening OF the social season. The EN-
bassador and Baroness Won Rcrnstorff |
at q number Of dinners