New-York tribune., 1920-12-05
Country Fair Given Under
Auspices of Neighbor-
hood House Benefits Doz-
ems of Different Causes
Society Folk at Booths
Wives of Senators, Long
Troubled by Calling Code,
Finally Settle Question
soecso, Depotch to The Tribune

II engages n entertalnme entS tor char
,tv. snd for two whole days and eve
njugs. Wednesday and Thursday, the
seats Of the mighty were left vacant
while Vanity Fair disported itself at the
Yuletide Fete under the auspices OF
Neighborhood House, but given for
dozens of different good causes.
r. Leslie Crage, secretary OF the
British Embassy, and Mrs. Cragie en-
tered into the fun of the Country Fair,
conducted by Mrs J. Borden Harri-
man. Captain j. F. Harker and H. v.
Tenant, also secretaries Of the en-
bassy, assisted, as did Mr.. and Mrs
sylvanus Stokes IS snake charmers,
Miss Mildred Bromwell, Miss Olyve
Graef. Mrs. Warren pelano Robbins
Signora Brambilla, wife Of the coun-
selor Of the Italian Embassy, and others
of the diplomatic corps and resident
society All of which went to show that
diplomats could sell pigs, rabbits. kit
tens, pigeons, chickens and dogs at
country fair either as statesmen or
mere barkers, as we'll as help the alli-
ance of nations in diploma attic
capacity.
Nine. Slavko Y. Grouitch wife of the
Minister from the Serbs, Croats and
Slovenes, sod toys like a professional,
assisted by Mrs. Robert Lansing and
Mrs. charles Warren One of the best
patronized booths was that where the
work of the wounded soldiers at var-
Gus hospitals was on sale Many
chap who hobbled about on crutches
. was able TO send something home to
mother or little sister with money
earned with his own hands.
Twelve Months Represented
The idea of the fete was to have all
the twelve months of the year repre-
sented, and perhaps the most attractive
Nine. Peter, wife OF the Minister from
Switzerland. Mrs. Sumner Welles, Mrs
Claude B Mayo and Mrs. Henry Price
Wright I'D dainty shams OF the toilet,
including imported perfumes. Their
costumes were black satin tights, short
skirts, pumps and three-cornered hats.
At the May booth was Nine Hubrecht
and with her were Miss Kate Colby and
Miss Frances Colby, daughters of the
Secretary Of State and Mrs. Colby, and
their cousin, Miss Christine Sedgwick.
Mrs. Frederic Atherton, Of Boston,
was in the February, or Valentine,
booth. Mrs. Henry Cleveland Perkins
and number Of the older women as
sisted her
July had as special feature THE
Old Oakea Bucket" where soft drinks
were sold. The Country Fair" mid
August event, was leading feature.
with Mrs J. Borden Hartman in
charge assisted 0y Mrs. Grafton Minot,
Signora BramDilla and Miss Anna Ham
In
The Gypsy Vaudeville Camp" was
the scene OF fun anG interesting stunts
were staged. Mrs. Char es S. Hamlin
was IN the Near East Room with
table representing the Girl Scouts.
Mrs. A. Mitchell Palmer, wife of the
Attorney General; Mrs. Alexander, wife
ei the Secretary Of Commerce, and
Near Eas, Fund
Mrs. Colby Receives.
Mrs. cambridge Colby, wife of the
secretary Of State, held her first Off
cal ca day at home Wednesday. Miss
Mrs. Sheldon Whitehouse, bride Of
fhis season, and Mrs. Alexander Sedg-
wick were with Mrs. Colby In tho
crawing room, while Miss Natalie Sedg-
wick Colby, the second daughter Of tho
mouse, presided at the tea table.
Lae Anba assador from Great Britain
aAo Lazy Gedde5, whoee engagements
l.acn from Saturday to Saturday, with
e;'en several for each day, were guests
q III. and Mrs, Joseph Letter in Letter
Aansion, du Pont Circle, Wednesday
nign,. and Thursday night they were
guests Of Senator Robert l. Owen and
.afs. oven, and that day they were
guests al luncheon Of Signor Brambilla.
Sce9hSelor ~ o. me Italian Embassy. and
Slgnora Brambilla.
Ieas ~'ll be given several times
raca week until every debutante on the
aos'sr is presented 70 society. There
az; ,wo senate buds" on the roster,
Hiss katherine Sutherland, daughter
,rrest Virginia, who will be presented
vA-Isday al tea, and Miss Rosa Nave
nshorlck, daughter Of Senator and Mrs.
I'M ;n D. hendrick, Of Wyoming, Who
esa,s .... maze her formal bow at tea De-
Ine Vice-President and Mrs Marshall
~lil'eo at The New Willard yesterday
sa settled in their suite there for the
s.a.ei . lne only announced social en-
ss,nenl ior them so far is dinner
"nch ars Thomas f. Walsh is to
s''e next Saturday.
Calling Code Settled
~. no troublesome calling code will be
sss..'eo oy the wives Of Senators this
~,s,@s'I' and 80 wisely IL the matter
..Usnt out that hose who adopt it,
Gi~o1gh hey are soon TO leave official
i. i.' WI leave II as valuable
,Isy N those who como after
'n ne majority Of Senate hostesses
yr1i1nN1 committee composed Of Mrs
.cs4i" hcCoYmick. MIRA Thomas p
ana Ars. Harry s. New, 10 solve
p'oDisrn, and they have suggested
,,''si'A OF ths Senate circlo INTO three
sssd ~ .1~oid 'nernberh, new members,
m 'h'ss who come between In length
herYice. Women often remain in
,@ss"'hYton ,,s for several seasons With
hfe'inx other Senate women, be-
fce.s heir days at home conflict. Ac-
he "k - INC new way. the days will
1Yiosd tnat even IL tho named
cannot be at home the visitor'a
~ :. "'ii suffice and tho older member
,hs oody may return the call With
I.sI A. oRgniyy. Thursday IL Senate day
G.,.e ..me and when every woman Of the
cncosss 70 remain In on that day
-. T'si''rs necessarily come from the
~ "1fid In general. and not from
D"ny her husband reprcscntg. be-
|"eJ' Dc, are Ii. home.
n.s'Dsps 40 departuYes In tho diplo-
80 eorDs Ia ycsrs are moro deeply
ss''so msa than those of Earoness Ko-
zsn. ' A,szzsna and signorina Aves-
ssd-. ~11s and daughter u the Ambas-