Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1921-01-05

Mime. Riano, wife of the ambassador
Of Spain, was the guest of honor at a
dinner given in Baltimore last evening
by Mr.. and Mrs. N. Winslow Williams:
The party later went on to the ball
given by Mr.. and Mrs. Edward H. NC
Keen for their debutante daughter. Miss
Phoebe Quinhy Mckeon. at which a
number of guests from out of town were
invited. including Mrs. Charles S. Brom-
well. Mrs. Cromwell Brooks, Mr.. and
Mrs. Horace Westcott, Mr.. and Mrs
John Sterrett Cuttings and Mr.. A p
Graves of this city.
The ambassador Of Great Britain and
Lady Geddes were the guests Of honor
at a dinner given last evening by Judge
Martin A. Knapp in his apartment at
Stoneleigh Court.
Frank B. Kellogg, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Lansing, Mrs. Henry L. Dimock. Mr.
and Mrs. Louis Hertle, Miss Margaret
Benson and DR.. L. S. Rowe.
Mr.. and Mrs Francis Burial Hoff-
man entertained at dinner last even
ing In their New York home in honor
of Gen. Nivelle of the French army
The company later attended the re-
ception and dance which was given
by the Women's Auxiliary of st
Vincent's Hospital at the Waldorf.
Astoria Gen. Nivelle will sail for
his home today, after making a tour
visit here, where he was entertained
extensively.
The third assistant secretary OF
state and Mrs Van Santvoord Merle
smith gave an interesting and charm
ing reception last evening in their
home. on s street. for the personnel
Mrs. Merlesmith were assisted by
Mrs Colby, wife of the Secretary OF
State, and the acting secretary OF
state and Mrs. Norman H. Davis. The
hostess wore a becoming gown OF
black net. and the rooms were gay
supper was served, and the guests
numbered about seven hundred.
Miss Isabelle C. Wells was hostess
at q charming dance at Rauschers
last evening, given in compliment to
MISS Miriam Benoist Of st. Louis.
who Is passing the winter in WASH
ington. The ballroom was beauti-
fully decorated with palms, smiIax
and holly, and a buffet supper was
served at midnight. The guests were
for the most from the younger set.
DR.. and Mrs. c. H. Lavinder enter.
tanned company at dinner last even
ing at 2400 18th street, in honor OF
the surgeon general of the United
States public health service and Mrs
Hugh 8. Cummings. The other
guests were DR.. and Mrs J. C. Perry,
DR.: and Mrs. Austin. DIR. and Mrs
Bolivar Lloyd and DR.. and Mrs. Per-
r1Derry. A reception with dancing
followed. to which a number of addi.
tional guests were invited.
Mr.. Ralph Leopold, who spent Christ.
mas with his brother-in- NV and sister
the Secretary of War aud Mrs. Baker
mas returned to New York, where he
now makes his home.
Mrs. Hamilton Wright and Miss
wright will be at home Friday after.
noon and on the following Friday after.
Moons Of January.
Mrs. Wright will entertain a dinner
company this evening in honor of the
united states ambassador to Ja,nn and
Mrs. Roland 8. Norris, who are stavine
at the Shoreham while in Washin stnn
Mrs. W. Sinclair Bowen will be a,
nome tomorrow and again on Thurs.
days. January 10 and 20.
Mrs. George A. King and Miss Eliza
oeth Trueman King will be at home
tomorrow afternoon and on the foIInw.
ing Thursdays in January.
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