The Washington times., 1915-11-11
Items of Interest and Impor-
tance of Pasi, Present, and
| Future Among Official and
Fashionable Folk.

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The japanese embassy in X street.
the former home of Senator John Sher-
man. and one Of the famous social
landmarks of the Capital. was the
scene last evening Of a gathering of
notablcs which rivaled In brilliance the
bravest and most distinguished as
semblages Of bygone days. The oc-
casion was the reception given by the
Japanese Ambassador and viscountess
Chinda TO celebrate the formal acces-
sion to the throne OF the new Emperor
OF Japan. A religious service was held
at the embassy in the morning and the
reception Of last evening afforded to
some 1000 guests. representing largely
the official world OF Washington, the
opportunity to congratulate the AM
bassador and Viscountess Chinda on the
coronation Of his imperial majesty, the
emperor foshohito. which took place
yesterday at the ancient capital OF the
empire, kyoto.
Miss Margaret Wilson and Miss
Helen Woodrow Zones. who attended
the reception In company with the Sec
retnry of the Treasury and Mrs. Nc
Adoo, represented the White House, and
the diplomatic representatives in Wash
ington of all the nations with which
japan is at peace were prominent
among the guests. Chrysanthemums
IN the most exquisite varieties formed
the keynote of the decorations: there
was music during the evening, with the
Japanese national hymn. "Kimygayo."
the coronation anthem and the patri-
Otto airs Of America as features of the
program. Most of the diplomats wore
decorations, many of them, particularly
the military and naval attaches, wore
full uniform and the officers OF the
United states army and navy. num-
oers OF whom were among the guests.
were also in the fun dress uniform OF
their rank. their regalia combining with
the lovely gowns and handsome jewels
OF the women to present brilliant and
colorful scene.
Tho Ambassador and Vlscountess
the staff Of the embassy and the wives
OF the secretaries. Viscountess Chinda
wore q wonderful gown OF white satin
brocaded In silver and trimmed in silver
lace. Nine. Miura, wife OF the couu-
selor Of the embassy: wore a gown of
sreen chiffon. spangled in pearls and
rhinestones. over white satin. Nine.
Itamy. wife of Lieutenant Colonel
!tamy. military attache. wore a charm
ing gown of embroidered chiffon over
lace.
The French Ambassador and Nine.
Jusserand. who had taken no part In
society since the beginning OF the war.
Fluctuations: the Brazilian ambassador.
the Russian Ambassador and Nine.
bakhmeten. the counselor OF the British
embassy. tho Spanish Ambassador and
and Countess dl Cellere. the Ambassa-
dor of Chile and Nine. Suarez- Mujica.
and the Ambassador Of Argentina and
NINE. Naon were among the guests
ministers Of Portugal. Bolivia. Switzer-
land. Norway. Uruguay. Belgium. Qua
tomala. Peru. Sweden. Colombia, Hon
duraa. Denmark. Panama. Nicaragua.
Ecuador. Netherlands. Siam. Persia,
China. Haiti. Cuba. Venezuela the Do
minic8n Republic. Salvador. and Costa
Rica. and the charge d'affaires Of
Greece.
AMONG the other guests were the At
torney General and Mrs. Gregory, the
Secretary of the Interior and Mrs.
Lane. the Postmaster General and Mrs.
Burieson. the Secretary OF Agriculture
and Mrs. Houston. the Secretary Of La
Dor and Mrs. Wilson. the Assistant
Secretary Of State and Mrs. Osborne.
the Counselor Of the State Department
and Mrs Polk. the Solicitor of the State
)ei.artmcnt and Mrs. Cone Johnson. the
Assistant Solicitor and Mrs. Ilampson
Gary, William Phillips, Third Assistant
secretary OF state and Nrs. Phillips.
the Second Assistant Sec otary. A. A.
Adee: the Third Assistant Secretary OF
the Treasury and Mrs Andrew Peters.
the Assistant Secretary OF the Navy
end Mrs. Roosevelt. the Second Assist.
ant Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs.
William p. Malburn. Judge and Mrs.
George T.. -Downey, Admiral and Mrs.
Victor Blue. Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Crane. Sd. Assistant Postmaster Cen
eral and Mrs. John W. Davis. Mr.. and
Mrs. George Carroll Todd. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ernest knacbeI. AIR. and Mrs. Samuel
Jordan Graham. Mr.. and Mrs. +. Mar
YIN Underwood. Adiutant General and
Mrs. henry Mccain. Mr.. and Mrs.
charles L. McChord. Major ard Mrs
russell. Commander and Mrs. will
liam n. Jetfers. Mrs. Jesse W. Nichol-
son. Capt. aud Mrs. Mark Bristol
Captain and Mrs. Ballard. Surgeon
Mrs. JAMES b. Aleshire the Chief Of
STAFF aud Mrs Hugh l.. Scott, Mrs
James H Mann, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Ewing. Mr.. ana Mrs. Fen Eyck Wen
and Mrs, Gist Biai, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eobert Chew, Consrel,nan and Mrs.
Ernst w Roberts. Admiral and Mrs.
Ghcenf, Mr.. and Mrs Howard Rec
side Fear .Aamiral and Mrs. Peary.
Mrs John B. henderson. Mr.. and
MIS-, ,iowrH,, Mr. and Mrs, Ira Ben.
and Mrs, Francis y. Nash. Rear Ad-
miral and Mrs: Reginald Nicholson.
John Burke. Dr. and Mrs james Dun
can Gatcwood. Mai. Gen. and Mrs.
George Barnett. the Rev. DR.. and
Mrs, Wallace Radcliffe. Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Burleigh Milton, and many
others from th( Supreme Court, Con-
Eressional army and navy and resi-.
dent circles.
The Consul General OF Japan and
Madame Nakamura also celebrated
the coronation OF tho Emperor with
brilliant reception, which was held
at the Astor Hotel in New York last
evening and at which brilliant cos
tunes Of the Orient and of the Occi-
dent were mingled. There were 800
guests and the American and Japa-
nesc national anthem were played
during the evening.
The following cable message was sent
10 the minister OF the imperial house.
hold. kyoto. Japan, by the japanese So
ciety:
Americans and japanese assembled
In honor OF the cnthroncment of his i'm
pcrlal majesty send respectful greetings
and heartfelt good wishes for long
and prosperous reign"
This was signed by Lindsay Russell
Colonel Rohert NJ. Thompson. Hamilton
Wright Mabie. Jacob II. Schiff. George
W, Wickersham Hamilton Holt, Jokichi
Takamine. and others.
The marriage Of Miss Mary Ray Grafr,
Va ri inT @f NJ