Evening star., 1921-02-27
Tales of Well Known Folk
in Social and Official Life

That winter colony at Thomasville.
Ca, which has been endeavoring to
bring back the old life of the south
in the ante bellum sense. has been
watched with considerable interest.
According to the few living witnesses
of the plantation existence prior to
1861, quite resemblance has been
evolved, though naturally the colo
nlStS are experiencing some difficulty
in returning to the simple days of
old. Especially is this acute in re-
spect to domestic retainers How
ever much the romantic deniZens in
the plantation houses relish wax
easy to get maids who are willing
to care for them. Mrs. Hanna is one
of the habitues of ThomaSville, and
her home is ideal, though it is in
the town proper and not in the farm
land. The Payne Whitneys have not
come to their extensive domain this
year. 1t is a real plantation. with
many relics of the past glories and
one of the most wonderful groves of
Expresses to be found in this area.
Washington took keen interest in the
impressive reception given by the
Academy of the 1mmortalS in Paris
when NJ. Jules Cambon. in recognition
of his fifty years of diplomatic service
was admitted. Although a man of
most pacific ideas, it has been the fate
of NJ. Cambon to render exceptional
services in time of war. He was am
baSsador from France in Washington
during the Spanish-American war, and
took over Spanish affairs during the
conflict He was also the intermediary
between the warning nations and acted
conspicuously in the signing of the
proctocol and later during the negotia-
tlonS for peace in Paris. He was the
wise and forceful governor of Algiers
during distracting period, and i'm
mediately after was sent to Berlin to
guard French interests during the
crisis incident to the troubles over
Tangier and AlgeciraS. NJ. Cambon was
seven years in Berlin. He is affection
ately remembered in Washington by
hundreds of friends who rejoice at the
honor now bestowed upon him.
Another historic and elegant for
ieign establishment is added to the per-
manent possessions of this country in
the recent purchase of the famous
Blue Palace in Warsaw by Mr.. Hugh
Gibson, minister to the Polish capital.
AS in nearly all the ancient cities of
eastern Europe, it is easier to acquire
a medieval castle than a modern or
moderately sized domicile. The Blue
Palace is however more up-to-date
than the average palace in Warsaw
or any other place. 1t was built by
the great Saxon king, August the
Strong, to whose efforts so much of
|the architectural beauty of Dresden
lis due, and as a wedding gift to his
daughter Anna, who had become
Princess Orzelska. AS time was short
before the princess left her home for
Warsaw, workmen labored by torch
light as well as daylight during six
months Of the Polish winter The
palace. when Polish royalty passed in
warsaw, went to a learned society,
under which many modern conven-
iences were added. Mr.. Gibson, who
has Intimate knowledge of life in
Slavic countries. has his entire leea-
tion housed under the famous roof
many of the bachelors having cham
bers equipped as in a bachelor apart
ment house, and yet there are salons
and picture galleries and grand con-
IservatorIes sufficient for entertaining
and for general reunions. The lega-
ton offices are at present in the su-
perb library. Though the mansion is
not yet acquired for the government
there is every reason to believe that
Mr.. Gibson will not be permitted to
bear such heavy financial burden
'alone.
All the artistically inclined feel a deep
interest in the wedding, in Taormina,
Sicily, on January 10, of Miss Margaret
French, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Daniel
Chester French. and Mr.. William Penn
Cresson, details of which have lust
reached friends here. The distinguished
sculptor has friends all along the Med-
terranean ports and they came in large
numbers to his lovely villa, not far dis
tant from Palermo. 1t was an al fresco
affair, with all the rites of the old
Greeks and Latins flower girls and
pages and a bridal bower of genuine
roses and Towering orange trees Mrs
Cresson has inherited her fathers talent
and she has already acquired some fame
nnolding clay. She will continue her
work in a serious manner from her
new home near Brussels. Mr.. Cresson
belongs to a historic and distinguished
family of Pennsylvania. The romance
began while he was in the diplomatic
service and stationed in. Paris He re-
signed when this country declared war
against. Germany and entered the air
service. He has elected to remain in
the Army and is now stationed at the
Belgian C6pital with the American mill
tary mission.
Some Washington people recently
returned from Paris say that city is
all agog over the return of the di-
vine Sarah" Ito the dramatic stage.