The Washington herald., 1914-03-08

Washington has become a yeritabie
haven Of former diplomatists. The
Old World atmosphere, blended with a
, progressiveness distinctly American,
which forms the peculiar charm Of
Washington. is especially grateful to
those Americans who have had a taste
OF court life and acquired liking for
IT,
When the administration changes and
the Ambassador. according to custom,
tenders his resignation. he begins to won
der where he will spend his remaining
years. He may still cherish 50 great
fondness for the home town that he
would like TO get back to II, but, after
all Is considered, Washington is the
place for him. II offers all the advan-
tages Of the European capital he has just
left and Is besides a cheaper place of
residence than most of the large cities
Of the United States.
"Colony' Is Well DomieiIed.
The Colony OF former diplomatists
comes from all part of the United States,
and many OF them came so long ago that
their best friends have forgotten their
original places OF residence. Many Of the
hsndsomest homes in the city are owned
by men who were once in the diplomatic
corps They are often consulted by leg
islators who wish expert knowledge of
foreign affairs and international law and
In matters social they are looked upon
as court Of last resort.
Mr.. and Mrs. White have erected one
o; the handsomest and. most interesting
residences In the city. in Crescent place.
which opens of thc Avenue Of the Presi-
dents. Their only daughter. the former
Muriel White, Is married to a German
nobleman. and the two have spent much
time during the last two years in this
city with Mr.. and MrJ. White
The very latest recruit to the former
Ambassadorial Washington contingent is
Richard c. Kerens. OF St Louis recently
United States Ambassador to Austria
Hungary. He is planning che of the
finest houses ever built in this city %
magnificent residences. Mr.. Kerens' son
and daughter-in-law. Mr.. and Mrs VIM
cent Kerens. who preceded him here, have
established themselves in the smart set
Hills verv Popular.
DR.. and Mrs. David Jayne Hill were
So popular in Washington during the
formers service as an Assistant Sec
retary OF State that their return after
years spent in Switzerland and in Ger
many. where Or. Hill was until recently
German Ambassador. was hailed with
much Joy. The Berliners found In Mrs.
ffiil marked resemblance 10 Ineir De-
loved Queen Louise of Prussia. a fact
which added to her popularity. She
was a marked figure in washington's
social life. and has taken a command
ing place since her return. Miss ksth-
crime Hill made her debut in Berlin and
has repeated the social triumphs she
made at the Kaiser's court in WASH
ington.
Mr. and Mrs. Larz Anderson have
SO long been identified with Washing
ton social life that their absence abroad,
when Mr. Anderson represented this gov
ernment at Brussels and at Tokyo. has
not put them among the arrivals Al
though Mr.. Anderson is from Cincinnati
and his wife a Bostonian, both are fond
Of Washington. and they spend the great
er part Of their time here.
The former Ambassador to Italy and
Mrs. O'Brien have spent a great part OF
the present season in Washington, al
though II has not vet been announced
that they will make their home here.
Among the best beloved Of the former
diplomatic circle and the most thorough
ly identified with Washington is John w.