The Washington times., 1917-05-29
LANSINCS HONOR
ITALIAN VISITORS
Give Reception for Prince Of
Udine and Party.
PRESIDENT AMONG GUESTS
Enjoyable Event Given at the Pan
American Union Building.
PRESIDENT AMONG GUESTS

seems permanently soured, was in
particularly vicious mood yesterday aft
ernoon, sending not only a heavy down
pour Of rain but a sharp thunderstorm
just at the time the Secretary Of State
and Mrs. Lansing were entertaining in
honor Of his royal highness, Prince
Ferdinand Of Savoy. Prince Of Udine,
and the members Of the Italian mission
who accompanied him to America
In consequence. the reception which
was to have had an al fresco setting IN
the famous Aztec garden Of the Pan
American Union Building, was perforce
given indoors The change caused no
little disappointment-and to none more
than the hostess. who had given much
thought and care to preparations Tor an
outdoor fete-for garden parties. which
usually play so important part In the
festivities Of the spring season have
been few and far between this year.
President Among Guests.
Nevertheless the reception was one
OF the prettiest parties Of the season.
and certainly one of the most enjoy
able. A great many people must have
been kept at home by the rain, for the
crowd was much smaller than Is usual
at such official functions, but this,
between you. and me and the gatepost,
made II all the pleasanter for those
who braved the elements to do honor
TO a prince of the royal blood Of Italy
and the distinguished men who are in
his train. There was none OF the
lingering on a crowded stairway for
a chance to greet the hosts and the
guests Of honor which usually marks
such parties, and in the Hall OF the
Americas, where the receiving line
stood, II was quite easy to see all
ones friends and have q sociable time.
The President, who attended the
receptions given by the Secretary OF
state and Mrs. Lansing for the British
and French missions, paid similar
compliment to the Italian mission. He
was accompanied by his-aides. Col W. w.
Harris and Commander Robert Berry.
and after passing down the line re-
manned for a few moments to chat
with the early arrivals among the
guests.
MarahaIIa Come In Late.
The Vice President and Mrs. Mar
shall. accompanied by Mrs. Thomas F..
Walsh. came in q BIT later and lin
Eered for some time in the little room
OF the Hall of the Americas, where
the Cabinet, the Diplomatic Corps,
and a small group OF notables had op-
portunity to meet the prince and the
other members OF the mission in an
informal manner.
The Italian Ambassador and Count
4 esssdi Celiere received with the hostA
the Prince Of Udine, and other mem
bers of the mission. Senator Mar
conf who, next to the prince. was dis
tinctly the lion Of the occasion. show
- Ill ~ ~
and chat with his acquaintances in
the company. and for q time Hugh
Gibson. former secretary OF the Amer
lean embassy at London. nov on duty
at the State Department, was among
those who assisted in welcoming the
guestA
All sOrta Of Costumes.
Such variety of costuming! From
the nimsiest Of garden party frocks
TO smart gowns OF silk and cloth
more in keeping with the weather
ranged the toilets oftthe guests Mrs.
Lansing wore a chRrming costume Of
eream-eoIored georgette crepe flow
cred in shades of coral and pale pink
and trimmed with coral crepe about
the bodice. She wore q black straw
sailor hat, with ornaments OF Jet, and
had a becoming cape OF ermIne and
Eeorgette crepe about her shoulders.
Countess di Cellere was Eowned in
cream-coloret Satin combined with
ReorEette crepe. The richly embroid-
cred bodice was made entirely OF the
crepe Her black hat was trimmed
with paradise.
Mrs. william Gibbs McAdoo wore
the same charming frock OF shell
pink and pale gray Eeorgette crepe,
embroidered in gray beads, which she
wore to the McAdoo-de MohrenschiIdt
wedding, and completed a most be-
coming costume with a sapphire blue
tulIe hat, Wreathed about the crown
with green moss Miss Georgia Scho-
field in q gray Eeorgette frock en-
broidered in crystal beads. Mrs. Fred
eric R Harris. also in gray. Miss
Marie Sims in the daintiest of cream
net frocks, and q huge black hat
faced with green. Mrs.. Walter Pen
6eld, wearing a charming pink tat
feta afternoon gown. trimmed with
silver lace and q droopy silver lace
hat. Mrs. Hampson Gary in q cafe
au lait frock topped by a pink hat
all were extraordinarily decorative
and added to the picturesque effect Of
the scene.
Prince Il Charming.
The prince? Well, he's a very SOL
dierly chap, not handsome. but with
q keen, Intellectual interesting face
Moreover. I'll wager he Is possessed
OF a Afnse OF humor and it's perfectly
evident that he Is q man before he
Il a prince.
The Marine Band played during the
afternoon in the balcony overlooking
the entrance, an elaborate collation.
Was served in the hall beyond the
patio. The doors overlooking the
garden were wide open and each
framed q delightful picture Of green
lawns and shrubbery. Eraveled paths.
and the long pool. over which looms
the impressive statue OF the Sad
Indian" The little building at the
farther end OF the garden was hung
with the flags of the allies.
Diplomats All There.