The Washington herald., 1919-02-23

reception and dance on Monday eve
ming in which the diplomats of the
republics to the south of US figured
largely; both marked by a large bene-
fit ball on Friday night; each was
marked by a mad whirl of dinners.
funeheons, debutante parties both for
NAL and informal, and receptions. and
each went out on Saturday with a
crowded social program
Last week John Barrett gave a din
ner on Monday night in compliment
10 the new Chilean Ambassador and
Nine. Matthew, followed by a recep-
tion and dance to which all of the
South American diplomats were es-
pecially invited-whiCh means they at
tended. for no one misses any of John
Barrett's parties il they can help it,
This week, Monday night was marked
by a reception and dance given by
the southern Society at the Willard
Tne occasion was known as IAN eve
ming with the peoples of the Farther
south Beauties of two continents
ana veterans Of several wars, together
WIN the brilliantly uniformed officers
bi South American and European ma
llons. all crowded upon the ballroom
moor. presented a brilliant scene and
one IN keeping with the object of the
Pan American Union, a scene sug-
geStlng close friendship and perfect
understanding between the nations of
ihis hemisphere.
At the business meeting of the so
.ciety. which preceded the racen+ioD
sDr. Clarence J. Owens. president of
lhe society. made an address in which
me referred to the Illustration given
by the Western Hemisphere Of the
emcacy Of league of nations in the
Lan~American Union. which procede,
DS many years the plan of federating
lne world. Don IgnaCio CaIderon
.the brilliant envoy of Bolivia TO this
country, responded to DR.. Owens win
speech that was filled with feeling
Ior Latin America. An interesting
event was the tribute paid by a rising
vote 10 Dr. James Harris Rogers
whose discovery of underground and
underwater radio is regarded as one
.o' tne greatest scientific contributions
IN the winning OF the war.
The ballroom was extremely pretty
with the allied flags waving ali aronnd
the walls above the windows and soft
pink shades over the light. casting
becoming glow over the women
with their smart and many coIored
1rockS. Spectators filled the boxes
'aIohS each side Of the room. includ-
lnS many notables of diplomatic. Of
hcial and residential society. Mrs g
!. Guernsey. president general of the
National Society of the d, A. r oc-
cupied box and had other Daugn-
terS as her guests. Miss Mamie Ran
doIph Heth, president of the Southern
Relet Society. entertained guests in
her box. including among them Mrs
!. w. Gregory, wife OF the retiring
Attorney General. Mrs. Gibson Fahnp-
stock. Of the Daughters of the Com
tsderacy, had several members or
mat organization with her in her box
The southern Society entertained at
their annual banquet last night at
'the willard and that was as great a
success as their party last Monday,
winch IS saying a whole lot
MlSS Mamie Randolph Heth had Of
Tered tn" use Of the mace that was
welded by George Washington which
was used by the tOastmaster of the
banquet. Dr Clarence J. Owens. The
toast TO Washington was drunk in a
cup earned hE Gen. Washington
throughout his campaign.
There was an elaborate program of
Song- and Tusic. Senator Lewis.
SDe7ker Clark. representatives of
France and Grea- Britain and others
made addresses
Last week on Friday night the
8.eH@ur Of American Pen Women
staged their very successful "F'roIlc
Of Famous Folks while this Friday
Just passed society danced to raise
funds for the Noel House
Diplomats and society folk in geu-
eIal responded to the invitation to at
tend the Noel House ball making the
!.
most interesting and elegant dancing
events Of .he year.
Miss Anna Hamlin. chairman Of the
girls floor committee. had the daugh-
ters of IN" Secretary OF the Treasury.
Miss Augusta Glass and Miss Mary
Archer Glass. and Mrs Carter Glass
70 assist her. as well as a long list of
This years debUtantes and other girls
prominent in the younger set.
Friday seems 10 be a popular even
M lately for large charity balls. Mon
.lav used tn hold the record As the day
= the week generally reserved for
such affairs. Next Friday the ball
1or the Hc--St of the Episcopal Home
for Children will be given. That is
On annual affair. and one i'm which
Nrs Wilson always takes great in
terest. Perhaps the President will
find time TO take her to it for a lit
lie while anyway.
. Both weeks We're marked bv a large
thinner party with the Vice President
snd Mrs. Marshall as the hosts. the
frst two big formal entertainments
1hey have given for a long time. The
Donor guests last evening were the
SDanish Ambassador and Nine, Riano.
5he hosts and the honor guests of
Est nights party are about the two
most entertained couples i'm Wash
tnEton. Both the MarshaHs and the
ftlanos have been entertained like
mad for some weeks now; they scarce
b know what It is to dine at home
nnlegs it is to entertain themselves.
With so many diplomats in Europe
At the Peace Conference, Ambassador
RiaHO is the dean protein Of the
diplomatic corps. which fact added
TO the popularity of both himself
and his wife. makes them very much
In demand
The Episcopal Home for Children
ball won't be the last before Lent.
ShrOve Tuesday is the date for the
hardi Gras bali which gives promise
Of being quite the most spectacular
affair Of the season. 1t is for the
benefit of the Free Milk for France
fund;