The Washington herald., 1920-11-28
Debutantes, Diplomats
and Charities Hold
Attention of Society
By EVELYN c. HUNT.

or other afternoons for a cup of
tea and a nice. cozy chat. There
are many smart. informal Sunday
afternoon teas each week.
EMBASSY BALL TOPIC OF
MANY GATHERINGS.
At last Sundays teas-in fact, at
most Of the parties Of the week or
whenever two or more gathered to-
gether-one heard nothing but en-
thusiastic accounts Of the ball given
at the British Embassy about ten
days ago now. In-the first place, IL
was such a huge affair-society
turned out some 700 strong. SIR
Auckland Geddes apparently is bent
on restoring the embassy's trsdi-
tional prestige as the premier social
headquarters Of Washington. Old
timers assert that not since Sir Ed
ward Thornton, British Minister in
Gen. Grants second administration.
gave function in honor of the SOL
dier-President has the establish
ment been the scene of so noble q
gathering as that ball.
But the thing which seemed to
impress everyone that I've talked to
was the air of ceremony that some-
how or other prevailed. 1t was a
rather indefnable something that
Yet was very evident. One woman.
the wife of an army officer who
takes an active part in society, said
she had all evening almost the feel
ing Of being at court. The Geddeses
are charming hosts and altogether
Ii was a party that won't be forgot
ten soon. The diplomatic corps does
50 much to add a particular interest
and charm to Washington society,
an interest and charm that no other
city in this country enjoys. Then.
too. in these arid days. they add
much to social affairs because Of
their immunity from the prohibition
laws. There was a stick in the
punch at the Embassy party, wasn't
there? I thought so. Then didn't 1
hear 1t whispered that six or more
bottles of something stronger than
cider disappeared that evening from
the Embassy-or perhaps I read the
story. 1t brought back to my mind
the story heard from man who
lunched with the Polish Ambassa-
dor. who served very rare and truly
ancient wine. One of the luncheon
guests, as he was departing. told the
man at the door that Prince Lup-
had told him to get him
the doorman-to give him a bottle
OF the wine. which the unsuspecting
man Immediately fetched, and the
cheeky visitor hurriedly departed
with. When the doorman reported
to the Minister that he had fulflled
his instructions. he discovered that
the Minister had never given any
sn"h order, don't you know. Think
Of It! 80
tuesday evening was a busy one,
with the dinner at the British EN-
bassy and one given by Capt. and
Mrs. c. C. Calhoun in compliment to
the Secretary OF State and Mrs. Balm
bridge Colby-only Mr.. Colby didn't
get back from a trip to New York
in time to attend. He sails today
for his South American trip. That
party was later entertained at the
supper dance at the Maison Dupont,
the second of the series planned for
the. winter. and which attracted al
large gathering Mrs. Calhoun re-
ceived at the Maison Dupont as dId
also Mrs Harold Walker and Mrs.
Robert Henderson. The Assistant to
the Secretary of State and Mrs. Will
Dur j. Carr had a small dinner
party at home that evening.
Mr.. Colby returned in time to at
tend the large and stately dinner
given Wednesday evening by Mrs.
Thomas F. Walsh in compliment to
His Eminence, Cardinal Gibbons.
Miss Colby was among last weeks
hostesses; she gave a luncheon for
her cousin, Miss Christine SedgwicK.
who has come. here with her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Alexander Sedg-
wick. to spend the winter. Miss
barrine Drake, daughter of Gen.
ard Mrs. Charles B. Drake. gave a
luncheon a day or two ago Mrs.
cromwell Brooks gave a luncheon,
too as did likewise Mrs. Charles
Bromwell. Her party was last
thursday. Mrs. Brooks went up to
the Army-Navy game in New York !
and from there to Philadelphia
where she is having a weekend
rouse party at her mothers place, !
The E. 7. Stotesbury home. I
The Minister of the Serbs. Croats !
Ind Slovenes and Mime. Grouitch |
ntertained at a dinner in compli-
nent to Mr. and Mrs. Alexander !
'edgwick of Stockbridge. Mass. who
ave taken the house at .1s22 sun
erland place for the season.
rOoTBALL ATTENDANCE 80.
rom HERE LARGE. |
Half-at least half-of Washing
on society is out Of town right now
aving gone to New York to attend
he Army-Nayy football game. The
ecretary of War and the Secretary
the Navy both entertained large
OK parties. among the guests of the
ormer being the former Secretary
the Treasury and Mrs. w. G. Nc
.doo and Gen. Nivelle, the great
'rench hero.
l heard a number of people say
hat Washington's delegation at the
anne this year would probably be !
ne smallest on record because /of
ne n. c. L. They contended that
cores Of young officers who used to
ttend the contest annually said
nat the railroad fares and h6teIi
nces were too extrayagant. But
IL seems to me that
All OF the city has gone to the
anne and I'm told on good author
" that more tickets were dIsp.ssfii
this year than ever before.
THINK the Secretary of war
mad two boxes at the game.
Both Secretaries also enter
aimed box parties Monday EVENING"
the premier performance. Of
Honors Are Even" the new. play
y Rof Cooper Megrue at the Shu-
Theater. Al very smart
udience gathered there that even-
lg and included also the Secretary I
Agriculture and Mrs. Edwin II. 7,
[eredith; the Secretary to the Pres
lent and Mrs. Joseph Tunulty. Mr..
nd Mrs. Miller Kenyon and others
prominence.
The leading man, William Court.