The Washington times., 1912-05-26
Mourning in Diplomatic
Circles Due to Death Of
Denmark King.

pohCSIneu ali week Will tle lOiiy Ahdui-
son breakfast on Monday, and the
aftermath of festivities which followed
In It's wake, in honor Of some of the
feminine celebrities who came to the
Capital for the occasion.
Mrs. Judson Harmon and Mrs. Will
liam Jennings Bryan remained in WASH
tngton for several days after S-.- event,
and were the gracious recipients of a
continuous round of hospitalities during
their stay.
One of the most brilliant of these
was on big reception at the home of
the Speaker ava Mrs. Champ Clark on
"wednesday, at which the two dis
ttnguished women divided honors. 1t
was Mrs. Clark's regular weekly at
home dag which she turned into a gala
occasion In their honor. Numerous
others who came from a distance to be
present at the big feast Monday also
received with Mrs Clark.
Another notable event of the week was
the garden party given Friday afternoon
by Congressman and Mrs. Martin w.
Littleton at Calumet Place. the old John
A. Logan residence at Thirteenth and
Clifton streets. The garden, which Is
one Of the most charming spots in the
city, was made especially attractive that
here and there, and most delightful re-
freshments served from gay colored
pergolas and marques. Mrs. Little-
ton, who makes a most gracious hostess.
received at the entrance to the garden.
assisted by Mr.. Littleton. who had a
CHEEKY word Of greeting for each one.
In diplomatic circles mourning reigns
more completely than ever before, he
cause of the death of the King of Dem
mark. which affected so many European
courts. Flags are at half-mast over
the Danish legation, which is in deep
est mourning. as we'll as the Russian
embassy, Norwegian. Swedish, and
Grecian hegatlons. This has had
rather depressing effect socially and
will undoubtedly hasten the close of the
spring season In so far as the dipo-
matists are concerned.
Mexican Envoy
And Wife Receive.
One important function in diplomatic
circles, however, graced the passing
week, the first reception given by the
new Mexican envoy and Nine. Calero.
at the embassy, on l street, Thursday
afternoon. Departing somewhat from
the custom which precludes all but the
Diplomatic Corps from attending the
first 'at home given by new ambas-
sador or minister, the Caleros invited
official and resident society generally.
and had as result one of the most dis
ttnguished gatherings of the week.
Mime. Calero, who Is of charming per-
sonality, Is a decided acquisition to the
corps, despite her somewhat limited
mastery OF the English language. Her
husband Is the last of the several en-
voys who have successfully II not Sue
cessfully represented the Mexican gov
srnment at the American Capital within
the year.
Count Claes Bonde, recently appoint
ed secretary of the Swedish legation.
arrived at Washington within the week
eligible bachelor diplomats.
News was also received at the State
Department of the approaching arrival
most promising is Baron Zwiedenek,
who Is to succeed Chevalier Won Loew-
enthal-Linau as counselor of the AUS
tro-Hungarian embassy.
The Loewenthal-Linaus came to this
country a couple of years ago. replac-
ing Baron Ambrozy, one of the most
popular bachelor members of the corps
ever accredited at Washington. and
in the younger married set. They
came to this country on their bridal
trip. There is also a new second sec-
retary slated for the Brazilian en-
bassy and a new military. attache for
the Mexican embassy, which will add
considerable zest to the coming winter.
from the debutante's standpoint.
There Is to be a very general exodus
of the diplomatists to Europe this sum-
mer, however. Many have already
sailed and there are numerous others
who are only putting off their depart
ure until after the close of the national
conventions.
Society will brighten up considerably
early in June on the arrival of the
ton Roads June 2. Several of the dip
lomats, including the German ambas-
sodor, Count Won Bernstorff, have been
asked to make the. trip to Hampton
Dental yacht, the Mayhower. On the
arrival Of the ships at Washington
there will be numerous functions oc-
dinner at the German embassy and one
at the home of the Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs. Meyer. The officers in
command will also entertain numerous
Washington dignitaries on board the
ships anchored in the Potomac.
The last of the spring garden parties
at the White House will be held Friday
day or two ago. This will, to all in
tents and purposes, bring to a close
Mrs Taft's hospitalities for the season.
The secretary or commerce ana La
Dor and Mrs. Nagel are spending a few
days in Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs Lyman Tiffany will
close their residence in Connecticut
avenue shortly, and go to their summer
place in jamestown, r. l., for the sea.
son.
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Mrs. William Corcoran Eustis, who
has been visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Levi p. Worton. in New York,
will return to Washington tomorrow
and join Mr.. Eustis at their country
place near Leesburg, Va.
Mr.. and Mrs. John r. Mclean were
hosts at a large breakfast party this
morning at their beautiful suburban
place, Friendship.
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Mr.. and Mrs. G. Bowie Chapman en-
tertained Informally at dinner last even
ing at the Chevy Chase Club in compli-
nlent to Miss Dorothy Morgan, Of
Edenton, N. c., who Is the house guest
OF Miss Gladys Zetelle.
The additional guests were Miss Ze-
telle, Miss Keegin, Francis A. Connolly,
Jerome Graham, and Mr.. Dewitt. The
party remained for the informal
dancing which follows the dinners on