Evening star., 1923-04-29
Tales of Well Known Folks
In Social and Official Life
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Years. and the former Judge advocate
general finds them irresistibly funny.
Tho editor of FL Social was recently
the guest of Mr.. Augustus Thomas at
banquet in New York and to attend
which he made special trip, and 500
OF the most eminent authors actors,
artists. musicians and public men
were invited to meet him. During the
dinner many stood up and were
drawn, and among these were Senator
elect Copeland and Senator Peter
Gerry.
Political Hostesses.
Political hostesses occupy SO i'm.
portant and accepted a place in Lon
don. Paris, Rome and other old world
'enters that their complete absence
from Washington's formal schedule Of
activities has proved astonishing to
recent eminent visitors. In London.
Tor instance. the government would
as readily forget to name a member
of the cabinet as to select hostess
of the party, and not only to select
her, but to provide all the sinews of
war for her needs. The present pre-
mierS (Mr. Bonar Law health pre-
cludes his social activity or that of
any of his fanny. SO Mrs. Stanley
baldwin is charged with the ameni-
ties. and her home, IL Downing street
is the gathering place of the politi-
clans after the severe duties OF the
day are over. Washington would be
utterly astounded at the personal note
which Mrs. Baldwin interjects into
cabinet conferences. for, unlike the
similar discussions in a Washington
cabinet. these are held about o'clock
III the afternoon and end some time
after 4, when the entire group steps
next door and is served with tea and
light confcctiunS. often with music or
n1n ~. soil al moo
The ministers relax and chat for an
hour or more before they end their
work for the day and make ready for
dtningS. which are Il continual per-
fornance in London when public af-
fairs keep the mighty in residence.
The wife of the presiding officer of
the chamber of deputies is the official
hostess In Paris. and in Rome some
lady with a historic title and usually
with splendid palace takes over a
tightening of the official burden for
"abinet officers and for members of
tho Italian parliament.
Without a doubt there are scores
OF women in public life in Washing
ton who would cheerfully take up any
burden which falls on Mrs. Stanley
Baldwin or others in European capt.
tails, but cabinet officers and senators
and members of Congress would be
difficult to corral for social purposes
during what is deemed the regular
liouIS vi buSlIlSSS. nor at night,
either. could these illustrious public
servants be certain to accept any hos
pttality from any one whatsoever as
part of the daily routine. Dozens
have essayed the political salon here
with unsatisfactory results.
Queen Eighty Years Old.
Although nearly seven months dis
iant. Great Britain is making ready
20 celebrate the eightieth birthday of
Queen Mother Alexandra, and, since
practically all royalty in Europe Is
her kindred and must be entertain ed
ii is a problem which entails care
full preparation. Alexandria who was
beautifully portrayed by Tennyson in
his song. The Sea Kings Daughter"
was born in December. 1S44 but as
entering her eightieth year the festive
day Will be commeInorated i'll 1923
rather than In 1924, as the way would
be In this country. 1t Will be q gala
time. comparable 70 the celebration
"f Queen Nictor!as diamond jubilee
IN the throne. and represent atives
will De sent from every land where the
British flag floats and from ali those
holding friendly relations with IT.