The Washington times., 1919-03-01

lTHoMAs LIE BRETON. new Argsn-
tine Ambassador to the United
States, arrived In Washington
last evening after having reached
New York yesterday on the Rocham-
beau Ar. lie Breton has been a mem
Der Of the Argentine house OF repre-
sentatives. This Is his first diplo-
matte post. He Is accompanied by
Felipe Espii, who will be the new sec
retary OF the embassy.
Mr. lie Breton will return to New
York on Tuesday to hear President
Wilson's address at the Metropolitan
opera House.
The reception given by Viscountess
Ishti, wife OF the japanese Ambas-
sadoT, yesterday afternoon, was an
exceedingly picturesque function, be-
ing arranged in celebration OF q
pretty japanese festival, the Feast OF
Dolls. Vlscountess Ishii and the
ladies connected with the embassy
who assisted her, wore native cos
tune, and arranged on 4 long table
In the drawing room were scores OF
tiny dolls In gorgeous array.
These little people are not merely
playthings a. are the dolls in this
country, but ere tiny figures dressed
to show the wearing apparel, the
manners and customs Of their times,
and are handed down from genera
tlon to generation, gradually forming
collections Of great value and his
toric significance.
The Ambassador and the members
OF the embassy stan were in the re-
ceiving line yesterday. Tea was
brewed az nearly in the Japanese
L.
ern customs and other japanese
dainties were served.
Lord and Lady Reading Here.
The British Ambassador and Lady
Reading, who landed in New York
yesterday after an extended absence |
in England and on the Continent, |
came at once to Washington, arriving
at the embassy late last evening. !
Major Crawford Stuart, the Ambas-
sador's aide, went to New York to
meet them.
Mrs. Stephen B. EIlEins was hostess
at luncheon today, entertaining a |
company Of twenty. Mrs. Elkins has
as her guest, her daughter, Mrs.
William r. r. Hit. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Hunter. OF Tren- |
ton, N. J., also arrived today for q
short visit.
EntsFtaIns at Luncheon.
Mrs. Huston Thompson. wife Of
Assistant Attorney General Thomp-
son, entertained Informally at
luncheon today at her home, in
Phelps place, in honor Of Mrs. Guy
x. Gooding and Mrs. Victor Stann,
both Of Wisconsin. who are the
guests OF Mrs. Joseph Davies.
Mrs. Charles B. Howry is giving
bridge party OF three tables this
afternoon at her home, In Massachu-
setts avenue. in honor of Mrs.
Thomas B. Dunn.
Mrs. Joseph E. Thropp will be host
ess at a tea this afternoon.
Senator and Mrs.. Willard Salisbury
will give a tea on Sunday afternoon
as their farewell to official society
in washington.
Ball for Episcopal Home.
Another delightful charity ball has
passed into washington's social his
tory, the ball for the benefit Of the
Episcopal Home for Children, former
ly the Bell Home, which was given
last evening at the willard. 1t gave
promise OF being one of the prettiest
dances Of the season and quite lived
up to expectations
II the charity balls of this year
have not been quite so largely at
tended as in former seasons, Ii Is
doubtless due to the number Of bene-
fits Of q similar nature which nave
claimed support. And it's an Ill wind
that blows nobody good, for although
committees have doubtless bewalled
the tendency, the dancers have found
conditions much more to their Ilk-
ing. Last evening the ballroom was
comfortably filled and, since the floor
was in good condition and the music |
excellent, the young people had a
glorious time. Shortly before mid |
night a seated supper was served in |
the small ballroom.
The long ballroom, hung with che |
hags OF many nations and with grace |
full palms banking the corners, made |
an effective setting for the younS |
girls in their dainty evening frO"ks. |
men in uniform and in civilian even !
ing dress and the little groups Of |
notables who occupied the boxes.
The Receiving Line.
In the receiving line were Mrs. |
David Meade Lea, president OF the |
board of directors, who wore a gown |
Of blue tulle and seqUins over satin. |
the skirt made with a train and a |
corsage of orchids; Mrs. Henry W.
Offutt, recording secretary, in pink |
chiffon cloth and white tulle with |
pearl ornaments; Miss Leila f. ORA
per, treasurer, in pearl satin with an |
overdrapery Of black thread lace and |
diamond and pearl ornaments, and |
Mrs. William K. Petty, assistant |
treasurer, in black satin and net en-
broideFed in sequins, with a single |
red rose In her belt.
George Bakhmeteff, former I'm
perial Russian ambassador, and Nine. /
Bakhmeteff occupied a box. They |
had no guests with them. The Meth
srlands Minister and Nine. Cremer
occupied the box next, having Mr..
and Mrs. Walter Penfeld among their
guests; and there was much visiting
back and forth between the two
boxes Nine. Bakhmeteh wore a
.hiHnn Of |