Evening star., 1924-12-12

tCOntinueQ from FlrSI rage.
Georges Djamagaroff to preclude the re-
porters from asking embarrassing ques-
tions."
Wants to See Capital.
In that short two minutes the titled
visitor had only time 10 express de-
sire to see more of the beauties OF
the National Capital. express a word
of appreciation for the reception ac-
corded upon her arrival, and tell of
her plans to attend an opera in New
York Monday. The grand duchess
speaks English fiuently.
The grand duchess went to Mount
Vernon and Arlington Cemetery with
Mrs. Lansing and Mrs. LOOMS. On her
return the party took a sightseeing
trip up Sixteenth street, where Mrs.
Lansing pointed out the embassies.
Eager for Reception.
The reception held by the grand
duchess following the program of
dancing and music in the ballroom of
the New Willard last night was
scarcely different from that OF any
American drawing room, except for
the eagerness of the guests to be re-
ceived. The visitor and her suite. with
Mr.. and Mrs. Lansing and Mrs. Fred
erick Dent Grant, occupied the boxes
in the center of the room, their en-
trance being SO inconspicuous that
they were well settled before they
were discovered. A gentleman of the
suite made the introductions in Amer
fcan fashion, and there were obef-
sance ranging from a mere not to a
sweeping curtsy, but whatever form
of salutation the American assumed
was received with grave dignity, even
graciousness, by the grand duchess.
The grand duchess wore a graceful
gown, becoming to her tall and 1.-the
figure, made of pearl gray crepe, the
skirt made straight with pointed dra-
peries falling on the floor at the left
side of the back The fullness was
held on the left side by long and
narrow ornament of pearl and smoked
pearl beads, from which hung long
fringe of black and pearl white silk.
A similar ornament held the fullness
from the back of the waist at the
right shoulder, and the neck was cut
boat-shape, and there were no sleeves.
She wore a long string of pearls,
large and small ones alternating,
large pearl earrings and several
bracelets A bouquet of Columbia
roses gave a touch of color to the
somber costume. She was escorted to
her box by Mr. Lansing. and the mem
bers of the Washington committee of
which Mrs. Lansing is chairman join
ed her there.
Program II Given.
The short program was given on a
platform on the west side of the ball
room, Immediately across from the
box Of the duchess. Miss Mary Sheri-
dan was in charge of the arrange
ments.
The numbers included: "Gavotte''
Costume, Louis XVD, Miss Natalie
Hammond and Lieut.. Dewitt Carr of
U. s. 8. Mayfiower; air from La Flute
Enchantee" (Mozart), Twilight
(Glen), "Chanson Legere" (D'Erlang-
err. air from THE Snow Maiden"
(Rimsky-K y-Korsakov). "Guitares ct
Howison: air de Les Noces de Jean
cite" (Masse). Miss Howison, with
George Wilson, accompanist; "Cho-
piniana," prelude, Opus 2S, No. II.
Corps de Ballet; prelude, Opus 2S.
No. z, Mile. Bowman and Corpe de
Ballet; waltz. Opus g., No. 2, Mile.
Gardiner and M. Tchernikoff; mazur-
ka, Opus 33, No. 2, Miles. Bowman,
Hereford and Weighell; mazurka,
Opus 81. No. 8, M. Tchernikoff; waltz.
Opus So, No. /, Mile. Gardiner; waltz,
koff and Miles. Bowman, Hereford,
Weighe1I, williams, Lewis, Hallowell,
Smith Burr, Brent and Johnson; ma
zur (Delibes), Mile. Slentz; valse
(Gounod), Mile. Breitbarth: gopak,
Russian Airs" Mile. Coles, and "Bac-
chanale" (Saint Saens), Mile. Gar
diner, M. Tchernikoff and Miles. Burr,
Johnson, Hunter, Browne, Winans,
Wagner, Stahl, Duncan. Densmore,
Bowman, Hereford and Weighell.
Piano accompaniment, Mrs. John AL
bert Hunter.
HunEarian Envoy Entertained.
The Minister Of Hungary and Coun-
tess Szechenyi had as guests in their
box the Minister Of Sweden and Nine.
waIlenberg. and Mr.. and Mrs. John F.
wilkins.
Mai. Gen. and Mrs. John l. Hines,
entertained at dinner before the fete,
having 10 guests in honor of Mrs.
Hines sister, Mrs. r. NJ Dickman OF
Florida. / !.
Mr.. and Mrs George r. Marye were
hosts at dinner. taking their guests
later to their box. In the company
were Mr.. and Mrs. Gist Blair. Mr..
and Mrs. Walter D. Denegre. Mrs. Z.
n. G. Slater and Mrs. John Rodgers.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hays Hammond
had as their guests in their box Mrs.
sidney Cloman and Miss Janet Rich
ards.
tained Maj. Con. and Mrs. George
Barnett, Col and Mrs. Frederick w.
Coleman. Nrs. George n. EhIs. MAJ.
Eand Mrs Robert Goetz William