Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1920-09-12

the number. At Westover. the home
of the Byrds, is a mansion both in
side and out without rival on this
Carriers, of which line Robert E. Lee
came on the distant side. cannot but
inspire respect even Of those stepped
in the tradition of ancient homes.
Norfolk, Richmond and Baltimore Will
also be visited. since they are cities
some characteristic aspects of their
early founders. There will also be
splendid colonial quilts and samplers
and other examples of the thrift OF
the early mothers in Massachusetts,
set forth for the admiration of those
who attend the celebration.
President Wilson has had eminent
company In his vacation days spent
entirely in Washington. Few of the
cabinet officials were absent more than
q few weeks at a stretch. while nearly
here week after week, postponing
their departure, hoping for more
leisurely days. DR.. LIE Breton. the
| ambassador from Argentina. Cancelled
several sailing dates and at last re-
nounced the idea of joining madame
and his children in a pleasant home
they have occupied for several sum-
mers near San Sebastian, in northern
Spain. DR.. dAlencar of Brazil has
passed the heated term in Washing
to pay homage to King Albert and
Queen Elizabeth when their majesties
arrive in Rio to return the visit OF
the Brazilian executive.
Sir Auckland Geddes snatched a
brief interlude from service at the
capital to rest in Dark Harbor. Me-. a
place which he often visited during
his residence in Montreal, but he has
been at his desk for some days now.
M. Jusserand is the only member of
the corps who is INDUCING in a pro-
longed vacation. but then it is his
first in Ave years.
It may be that the Spanish ambas-
sador. Senior Riano. will proceed to
Patagonia in October to participate in
| the splendid ceremonies which will be
fourth centenary of the circum-
navigation of the globe by Magellan.
| 1t was rumored for some time that
King Alfonso would grace the occa-
| sion, but 1t appears now that the
spanish monarch is a poor sailor. and
royal circle, as his father. Alfonso
III, did to the Columbian exposition in
Chicago in 1892.
The Spanish battleship which re-
jcently came to Annapolis and other
American ports is proceeding toward
the Bay Of ST. Vincent. off Patagonia.
where the principal ceremonies will
commence on October 20. Warships
from all the Latin republics and many
of the maritime nations OF the world
Twill take part in the naval review
(which will be held for a week after
that date. and many South American
lenvoys to Washington are preparing
Ito attend tho grand ceremonies.
October and the early weeks of No
tvember are so entirely consumed BY
the domestic affairs relating to the
detection that the diplomats md this
q most convenient time to get away
from State Department engagements.
1.-THE Secretary of State, who has spent
practically all Of the summer here,
Twill, Of course, be away. too. to vote
and to attend to other personal
affairs.
Some modish women who never
| order their autumn and winter cos
tunes without a visit to Paris or
complete instructions therefrom tell
that the next few months VIII see
| some freakish footwear ON the Amer
the grown-up ventured abroad In
bright red shoes, but. say the know
ing, startling boots OF red ana DUN,
and even deep orange, will throw
fantastic lights on the autumn ny
says: nnd the eelon ysch vhs
This Is to be season when con-
trasts are taboo and when every ar
| ticle of the toilet must be OF the
| same shade, hats. gowns. gloves. snoes'
hose. wells, and for the maid who Sc
lects orange, her passage Will be
gorgeous one. Already q few navy
blue shoes may be seen in New York.
identically the hue Of the smart tai
lored suit and the clipper sailor hat.
Tyrian purple, that rich dark shade
which suggests the juice OF very ripe
Catawba grapes, is fashionable for
the woman not in the heyday OF
youth, and nothing can be more
| regal Some of the shoes are fash
toned Of the same material as the
gown, not only as to spats, but vamps
as we'll.
Nearly all Of these novel shoes are
| very high and have tassels and some-
times tiny bells at the top. Some OF
those for dinner wear show q line of
embroidery, which merges neatly
into embroidered hose. OF course.
these shoes are not in the descending
scale of price, and they will be a
sort OF hallmark OF the Partisan
wardrobe, for the American merchant
Is always wary of such extremes.
even when the manufacturer Is brave
enough to offer them.
All manner Of travellers are more
or less disgruntled over the priva-
tons caused by the rush. and hear
much of Cummins and Esch. tho sem
ator and the member of the lower
house whose names are SO linked