The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-12-25

heads of the diplomatic missions will entertain for the members of thei' staffs and their families, following as much as possible the customs of their own lands. Those who will not entertain in this way tomorrow did so today; for instance, the Spanish Ambassador and Mme. Riano had all of their staff and their families for dinner tonight. Several members os Washington's Spanish colony also were included.
 Return to old Custom
 The British Ambassador and Lady Geddes had their celebration, too, this evening, returning to the fine old custom familiar during the regime of Sir Julian Pauncefote, but rather neglected by succeeding ambassa- dors. They had a fete with a lighted tree heavy with gifts and followed by a supper in which the historic viands and drinkables fold Eng land were served. Diplomatic immu- nity permitted the pudding blazing in brandy, tremendously lighted qby Sir Auckland Geddes, sitting at the head of his table. Every attache of the embassy was invited, as well ac the large circle of those here in con nection with the arms conference. In stead of the monstrous boar's head, which is part of the celebration in the homeland. worthy substitute was offered in the head of huge porker from Chicago.
 The minister from The Netherlands and the minister of foreign affairs of The Netherlands, who also heads his delegation to the conference, are joint hosts at a Christmas fete e&- tending over several days to conclude with a typical Dutch dinner. All of the embassies and legations keep Christmas or it's eve in some sort of way, but the Latins cling to their old tradition that December 25 is a religious feast only, and the gift sea- son Is ushered in with the good cheer and merriment with the coming of the Magi on January 6. The French ambassador always entertains hts staff on Christmas day, and the Ital- ians observe thes same custom.
 Society Is Resting
 Society folk are resting at last and we'll they might, for they have had 8 most strenuous week, all ages have been rushing around from one enter tainment to another like mad, and sighed because there were not hours enough in the day 10 take in some more. But Monday they will plunge | into the whirl again. Everybody Is gong to the brilliant 1unCtlOn, the | ball which Mrs. Thomas F. Walsh wiK give for Princess Bertha Cantacuzene, the charming debutante great grand daughter of former President Grant. There will be about 600 of the very cream of society there. The buds grandmother, Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant, will give her dinner before l the ball.
 The Chilean Ambassador and Mime. Mathieu are giving an official dinner Monday evening. They will entertain for the Secretary of State and Mrs. | Charles P. Hughes, but, of course. | they won t interfere with the ball | for the dinner guests can go to that later In the evening. It will probably start late and end with an early morning breakfast, anyway.
 The first of the official dinners. In compliment to President and Mrs. Harding took place Wednesday when the Vice President and Mrs. Coolidge entertained for them. It was the first return courtesy from their executive family. Most of the guests were
 from out of town, and the majorit