Evening star., 1922-11-26
Tales Of Well Known Folk
In Social and Official Life
Senate Women Club Resumes Activities, With
= Unusual Interest in Far-Famed Epi-
Il, curean Achievements

Of his pleasure grounds at Pelham
Manor, but always In readiness to re-
ceive the patriotic pilgrims who Journey
by the Thousands to the spot.
Marshal Foch has become the presi-
dent Of that unique Partisan club
which, under the name of La Bien-
venue Francaise, has as Its object
to strengthen the bond Of friendship
between tho American and French re-
Gen. Pershing 10 vice president Of the
society, and among the members of
its American committee are Frederick
H. Allen, James NJ. Beck, Nicholas
Murray Butler, Thomas w. Lamont.
Clarence Mackay. Frank I. Polk.
George w. Wickersham and Mfs. Will
liam Astor Chanler. Miss Anne r.
committee and Nine. Boas dc Jou-
venal Of Its French division. The
main activity Of the new organisation
fs to entertain distinguished visitors
to Paris. to present them to real
France instead OF the Paris of the
boulevards. and thus to. reveal the
soul Of the nation. which seems so
The American committee Is to take
over French visitors and to display
another aspect of the American na-
tional life rather than that of the
rapacious. grasping money-getter and
the sordid pursuer Of the material
things. A series of fetes are being
arranged. and the invitations will not
the great world Of fashion or politi-
cal Importance. but to any worthy
visitor who Is seriously endeavoring
to see the best side Of France
writer's, though Of modest fame. and
artists all unknown to fame. Stu
dents Of music and Of all the arts 30
numerous in Paris will feel its bene-
not be ignored II he visits the main
ONCE in Boulevard des Capucines and
signs the register. Viscountess d.Azy.
well known in Washington. is to be
the hostess OF these rooms during
December.
A brilliant event Of the past week
In London was the presentation Of
the mammoth painting of the corona
tion Of King George v and his con-
sort, Queen Mary. the gift Of Mr..
John Wanamaker of Philadelphia, and
at which the venerable donor was
dely. the lord mayor Of the corpo-
ration Of London. Mr.. Wanamaker
originally commissioned the late J..
M. Bacon to portray this historic
scene on canvas. but the artists
oeatn ana the WOfld war, which -
lowed this event by q few months.
has delayed its completion until re-
Gently. The artist who took over the
commission. Solomon ]. Solomon. ex-
perienced much difhculty in bridging
4 gap Of more than ten years and OF
reproducing the facial expressions
and costumes Of the myriad attend
ants. many Of whom have since
passed away. But the canvas has
won the unqualified praise Of the
king and Queen Mary. and its unveil-
ing in Guildhall was made fete day
for Americans in London and for the
entire court circle. The lord mayor
attended in his gorgeous omcial robes.
and the reigning family donned their
best hnery for the occasion. Mr..
Wanamker, who has been In England
for the past Ave months giving his
entire attention to the painting. will
sail for the United States in a week
to pass the winter In his home in
Chestnut Hills, Philadelphia.
The National Kindergarten and
College Of Illinois has
been making canvass Of the leading
public men. and especially Of the edu-
Gators Of the country. to learn their
favorite heroes Of history and fiction.
in order to place the same before the
Juvenile pupils under their care.