The Birmingham age-herald., 1922-07-02
By BETTY BAXTER Special Correspondent of The AEe-Herald Copyright. 1929, by The ARo-Heraldt

Special Correspondent of The AEe-Herald
 Copyright. 1929. by The AEo-Heraldi
 Washington, July 1,-The city is deserted. Everybody" literally aking-almost-h gone off some place to remain lover the Fourth. Independence day Is being signalized by many social functions and house parties. One of the most interesting of these parties. perhaps. is being given by Mir. and Mrs. Sumner Wetles al their place at Manchester by the Sea. He belongs to our diplomatic corps. you know. and Mrs. Welles was one of the wealthy Boston Skaters. Their party will include the Spanish Ambassador and Mime. Riano, the counselor of the Spanish em- bassy. Senor Cardenas. the counse- Tor of the Argentine embassy; Felipe Espil, who is extremely handsome, therefore extremely popular, and the departing counselor of the Russian embassy and Mime. De Bach. who are sailing on July 8.
 Tobacco Brown Crepe
 saw Mime. De Bach at a reception just before she left town and she did look stunning. She was wearing a striking costume composed of a cape of tobacco brown crepe romaIne trimmed in tier effect with handsome tan tinted fur. which looked some thing like ermine, and a gown of brown crepe made with slashed sleeves and oval neck line and draped skirt. Her hat was gold cloth wrapped turban and tho cloth was no less material than velvet---yes, velvet, and oh. the day was warm that saw her. Already cloth hats are coming in. though summer Is barely started; frequently l see smart wom- en in duvetyn hats which seemed to go out for while this spring.
 The last time I saw Mime. Riano che looked very girlish, though some. what stout; In batiste frock simply made. The bodice was gathered a little into a normal waistline and tho sleeves elbow length; the neck Dutch, The skirt was about ankle length and gathered rather full while a sash of red satin ribbon was tied about the waist and hung down on the front left side in long ends. The gown was sparsely embroidered with wool In reds. blues; Bulgarian embroidery ef- feet, you know; a little on the waist. sleeves and skirt, but very little. Her hat was large picture model. She wears her hair bobbed but lately huShs lI up WitH q iicl Oll OSCdSlObbB l notice.
 Hardkngs Leave
 Even President and Mrs. Harding are away for the Fourth. They loft yesterday to motor to Gettysburg, where they are camping out with the marines at Camp Harding to witness the Marines enact Pickett's charge at that historic battlefield and then re- peated according to modern methods. The war White House" is quite luxurious with many rooms and "all the comforts of home" Not even the front porch was overlooked
 Officials are still wing with each ether in showering attentions upon the visiting delegation from the Philippines. The mission will be here for about month. It would seem that parties of any size last week which were not given for the island CTS were given by diplomats. The Peruvian Ambassador and Mime. Pe2et gave a party Sunday at their apart ment at Wardman Park hotel, enter taining group of the many friends of their son and daughter-in law, MT. and Mrs. A. Washington Pezet, who are visiting them. The elder Pezets often entertain on Sundays, usually at luncheon and in the most informal way. the ambassador him self frequently aiding with the cook ing. All of the dishes served on these occasions are strictly native Peru- vian and invitations to these parties are much coveted. can tell you. The