The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-07-09
The Social Side Of Washington.
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Especial to The Times Dispatchl
Washington. July S.-The birthday
the hub around which the chief social
events OF the capital revolved this
week. Incidentally, he IL observed. he
day was as safely and sanely cele-
prated IS the most patriotic Graadsire
could wish, or the originator OF the
safe and sane idea. former District OF
Columbia Commissioner II. h. +. McFar-
land and his first supporters. the Na-
uonal Society, u, y. r.. could Ilan.
There was speechifyinG, fire. flying and
htty-seven varieties OF sports. includ-
Ing most interesting regatta. which
concluded with dance at each OF the
dozen or more Potomac boat clubs, ana
emitting the scheduled arrival OF At
wood. the aviator who was kept from
the capital by Mr.. Wind
The Stars and stripes conspicUously
displayed from the windows of most
prominent residences was noticeaOly
absent from the parapet Of the White
House. for the good and sufficient rea-
son that its waving there would have
Indicated the physical presence of the
president. who. as the world knew.
rounded out his week end visit 70 the
femily summer home with little
Western tour
The Russian nas dying gaily from
ripple of excitement In that vicinity
until inquiry developed the fact that
IT was out to commemorate the sixth
anniversary of the arrival of Prince
koudacheH. the present charge daft
flares and counselor of the embassy
AT this post This is the first time
tho embassy has been open so late
In the season here. and congra,ula
Is the only diplomat OF that title nc
credited To this capital. were there.
after the order of the day in lipIc-
Pierre Botkine, Russian members Of
the Fur Seal Conference. which ha 3
been holding sessions here for some
weeks. were on the eve of departing
from Washington, and SO shared hon
or9 with Prince Koudachefr.
Farewells were also said within the
week TO the Norwegian minister and
Madame Bryn. who. with their inter
esting little family, sailed yestordry
for brief visit to their Scandinavian
home.
The German ambassador, Baron
and at the conclusion OF his visit at
Newport, where he is tho house guest
OF the Robert Goclets. he will return
To the embassy for another solourn
before sailing TO join his family in
the Fatherland. Baroness Bernstcrir
who went abroad with her son. fort
night after the marriage Of her daugh-
chateau near Berlin. and was one %
those enjoying the hospitality of the
retiring American ambassador to Ger
many and Mrs. David Jayne Hin on the
Miss Jennie Luckmeyer. an American
on her mothers side and as far as
her official position Will admit is with
those who regret the passing Of the
Hills from the diplomatic service And
thereby hangs tale frequently COM
mented upon over the teacups anert
the so-calied. dollar diplomacy cause
OF this retirement and its final ru-
initiating stroke--an uncalled for de-
lay in the arrival of Mr.. HIS letter
OF recall, which Will necessitate his
making a special trip TO Berlin 10 take
final leave of the Emperor.
The recently arrived Brazilian am
bassador, Senior Don Dominica da
Cana. has proved a bird of Massage;
cially and started on the round Of
entertainment customary to new
diplomat, when. Arab-like. he folded
his tent and was gone He remained
long enough. however. to select a
house for next season. winch, In view
OF his bacheiorhood. gave rise to the
run.or of his aprroa ching marriag GO
He intends spending the summer IN
Europe. and during his absence Senior
dc Silva Will he charge .d'aifaires This
time indefinitely the role of leading
lady Of the embassy, which she has
played successfully almost contnu-
ously since she came here hridc.
OF the London season. took place on
the eve of her husbands promotion to
this post. Her father was then and
is now Mexican ambassador to the
court of ST. James Her mother is \
native of New Orleans.
The bitter struggle over the succos
sion to the throne of Austria Hungary
which will be precipitated when old
Emperor Francis Joseph dies. which
n in