The Washington times., 1918-11-12

Emanuel Of Italy and in celebration
of Italy's victories, which developed
into a great international jubilation
at which the official representatives
of the United states and the allies
foregatLered to congratulate their
hosts and one another.
Disregarding the fact that the en-
bassies and legations are technically
foreign soil, the President and Mrs.
Wilson attended the reception, pay
ing the highest compliment in their
power to ItaIy's King and to their
hosts. the Italian Ambassador and
Countess Macchi di Cellere- They
met there most of the Cabinet, the
diplomatic corps, members Of the for
eign missions now in washington, and
a goodly representation OF official and
resident society. Everyone was IN
a holiday mood and there was spirit
of gayety in the air unknown since
the war cloud first darkened the
earth.
Reception Historic Event.
For many reasons the reception
will 20 down in washington's social
annals as an historic event 1t was
the first big entertainment given al
the embassy since Italy entered the
war, with the exception of the fes-
tivities in honor OF H. r H, the
Prince of Udiae. who visited wash
ington as the head of the Italian
war mission. 1t also CHANGED to be
the first hospitality to mark the end
of the war, and, as such, the probable
forerunner of a round of entertain
ing at the embassies and legations
of the nations, which have brought
about Germany's downfall. And the
presence Of the President and MIS-.
Wilson was an event Of special sig
nificance, as it was the first time,
certainly since the war and, II mem
ory serves, since he came to the
white House, that President Wilson
has set foot in a foreign embassy.
Receive In Drawing Room.
The Italian Ambassador and
Couness di CeHere received in the
drawing room, from which the guests
passed into the great library, run
ming across the entire front OF the
house, where members of the en-
bassy stan made them welcome. Most
of the distinguished company had as
sennbIed by the time the President and
Mrs. Wilson reached the embassy.
Their arrival was marked by pretty
little ceremony, the ambassador and
the chatelaine OF the embassy, with
the entire staff, meeting them at the
door
The ambassador escorted Mrs. Will
son up the winding stairway, fol
lowed by the President, with Countess
di, CeIIere on his arm, the military
and naval attaches of tie embassy
and the various secretaries following.
The italian national anthem was
played as they ascended, and upon
reaching the drawing room the party
stood at attention while 1.-THE Star
Spangled Banner" was played.
TOasts Are Drunk.
After spending some time in the
drawing rooms and receiving the
greetings Of the guests. the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Wilson were escort
ed to the dining room, where sup
per was served. They were seated |
at small tables with their hosts, the |
Secretary Of State Joining the party |
for q while; and at the beginning |
Of the repast toasts were drunk to |
Italy, to the United States, and TO |
"The Day" For the rest OF the |
guests q buffet supper was ar
ranged.
The embassy. which, curiously |
enough, is the home OF Thomas Nell |
son Page, American ambassador TO |
Italy, was in gala array, great clus- |
ters OF American Beauty roses, whit |
chrysanthemums, palms and Austria
lian ferns carrying out the red,
white, and green Of the italian col |
ors. The gowns were the hand |
soonest that have graced any draw |
ing roOm-certainly this season. and |
probably in several seasons.
Mrs. Wilson's Gown.
Mrs. Wilson wore a beautiful cos
tune Of black and silver brocade, |
made with a pointed train and trim |
med with silver lace and jet She |
carried a huge fan Of smoky gray |
feathers, and n corsage bouquet OF
orchids. In addition she carried
mammoth cluster OF orchids, present |
ed to her on her arrival at the en-
bassy. Countess di Cellere was gown |
ed in white and gold brocade, trim |
med with rare old Italian lace and
touches o fur. She wore a diamond |
coronet, a necklace, an dother orna- |
ments OF splendid rubies and dia- |
monds which have been locked away |
since Italy entered the war.
Among the guests who assembled for |
this first official celebration Of victory |
were the Secretary Of State and Mrs |
Lansing, the French Ambassador and |
AlIllE. JESsGa dAlAs LllC -pstL4ASl <1AAADel1 "a
dor and Nine. Riano, the Ambassador |
Of Argentina, the Attorney General |
and Mrs. Gregory, Miss Jane Gregory, |
the Postmaster General and Mrs. |
Burleson, Miss Sidney Burleson, the |
Secretary Of the Interior Department |
and Mrs. Lane. the Secretary Of Agri- |
culture and Mrs. Houston, accompanied |
by Mrs West; the Secretary Of Com |
merce and Mrs. RedfeNd. Miss Agnes |
Wilson, daughter Of the Secretary Of
Labor, and Justice James Clark Nc
Reynolds.
Among the Guests
Other diplomats present were the
Minister Of Switzerland and Nine.
Sulzer, the Minister Of Norway and
Mime. Bryn, the Minister OF Ecuador
and Nine. ElizaIde. the Minister Of
Salvador and Nine. Zaldivar, with
their debUtante daughter, Miss Julia
Zaldivar, and the Minister Of Monte
negro, a picturesque figure in a bril-
liant uniform, with great gold epau-
lettes, a red sash across his chest and
many decorations.
Also present were the Minister OF
Bolivia and Nine. Calderon, with
Miss Elena Calderon and Nine. !
Zaldes; Mr Constantinidi, OF the
Greek legation; ]. Z. Lefevre, charge |
d'ahaires OF Panama; General Col !
lardet, military attache OF the |
Frarcb anhassv opd Nine CnIIaFdet |