The West Virginian. [volume] (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1914-1974, 1917-05-03

WARRINGTON, u. u, may 3"-Sen'
ator and Mrs. Howard Sutherland
wero numbered among the chosen few
who were guests at the brilliant recep.
ton given by the Secretary of State
and Mrs. Lansing in honor Of the
French Commission. The Pan Ameri-
can building was chosen for this strik-
ingly simple and at the same time bril-
liant and historic function. The corri-
dor outside the hall of the Americas,
where the guests were received, and
at the head Of the stairways had huge
punches Of cherry and apple blossoms
in tall vases, alternating with pink and
white snap-dragons, all effective under
wonderful canopy of flags. The Ma.
rine Band was in its best element and
the birds in the aviary-which is one
Of the beauties Of the Pan American
building sang rare obligatos and in
terpolated solos.
President Wilson, accompanied by
his aide Col. Harris, U. S. A., arrived
about ten.thirty to pay his respects to
the distinguished guests OF honor. The
guests included the members OF the
commission, Ambassadors and foreign
ministers, the Supreme Court OF the
United States, the members Of the cab
met, leading officers Of the army and
navy and a number Of Senator'S and
Representatives, wish the ladies OF
their families.
Mrs. Sutherland is also member OF
the Red Cross company composed OF
Mrs. Thomas R. Marshall, wife OF the
Vice President, and twenty.one women
Of Senator's families who meet for
morning sewing at the historic Wa1s'
worth residence. Mrs. Marshall-who
is most energetic in Red Cross work
has organized more than half tho wives
Of the Senators, who will sew at least
one morning a week. They will also
he organized into classes for all
branches Of Red Cross service.
Thursday will mark the last day OF
the visit Of Frances war mission on
its present status. At that time they
leave on tour Of Eastern and Middle
western states, the itinerary carefully
arranged to give the members OF the
party an opportunity to see as much az
possible Of the country in their limit
ed time. The same secrecy is being
observed as to the plans Of travel as
marked the arrival Of the party. It Is
known that hundreds Of invitations
have been received from all parts OF
the United States, some from the cities
Of the Pacific Coast, but many had to
be declined because the early presence
in France of the leading members Is
imperative.
When the commission returns to
the CAPITAL from Boston which Is the
and Of the junKet, the members Will
have the status Of high commissioners
Of France here for formal negotiations,
and it will be an end Of the deligntlul
informality and enthusiasm tnat mas
made the visit a joy OF remembrance
to Washingtonians.
"papa" Joffre will not be able to run
I'm the steps Of the State, War and
Navy building as he did on his t1rst
visit, ahead Of his distinguished con-
ferees, waving his red cap to the tnou'
sands Of clerks and government en-
ployees who shouted cheer on cheel
in response. Neither will THE Blue
Dsviri-"Papa's" Chief Of Staf-Yhose
real name is Lieut.. Col. Jean Fapry'
apuear informally on Pennsylvania
avenue bringing Joy to the heart OF the
small boy and the thousands OF groWn'
ms who have heard the story Oh 'tne
Blue Devil" and his battalion Of Al
pine chausseurs. Formally WI n 9
their every appearance on their return
Almost as erect and square:shoulder-
ed as he stood when he fought III
Lees armies, Arthur Pope murray lry
I1S years old, Of MurfreesDoro'
Tenn, who has not missed 9 Conlea'
crate reunion in ton years, reach.
ed washington today On foot, the
first veteran to arrive for the twenty
seventh annual encampment Of Con-
fedsIate veterans which begins here
June 4th. 4 :.
"private" Murray, as he wishes 70 1,.. 1e
called, says he has no objection TO P9ll-
man cars or speeding trains. but ne
walks Just to keep himself IN condi-
ton. he walked from his home to
6ttopd the last reunion at Richmond.