Evening star., 1926-04-14

AT HE Secretary of State and
Mrs. Kellogg crowned an in
teresting series of receptions,
dinners and luncheons given
in honor of the delegates to
the first Pan,American Union Con-
gress of Journalists by holding re-
ception in the Pan-American Union
Building last evening. A more bril-
liant series of events for visitors from
other countries has never been
eQualed, embassies and legations
combining with members OF the capi.
net and other higher officials as we'll
as important persons IN unonclal
ranks in doing honor to the writers
and publishers.
The visitors and those asked TO meet
them were seen to the best possible
advantage at the reception OF Secre'
tary and Mrs. Kellogg for the reason
Of the splendid adaptability OF the
Pan.American Union to such purposes,
the air of warmth and beauty lent by
the generous use Of flowers which are
seldom seen in the decoration or the
building and the charming. hospitable
air OF the hosts.
1t seemed fitting that the last and
largest reception for the visitors
should be held in the building in which
their countries have a part and In
those countries are frequent hosts.
The Secretary and Mrs. Kellogg
stood at the head of the broad marble
stairway in the Hall of Flags. where
hang the emblemS of each country
represented in the building, and just
hack of the hosts was a hedge or pink
rambler roses, showing tall hedge or
forsythia above 1t. The same graceful
use Of the flowers was made between
the arched doorways and again in the
great audience hall, where the guests
gathered for chatting and dancing.
The lower rooms Of the building were
used for the supper, which, like the
rest Of the entertainment, was in keep.
ing with the dignity and generosity OF
the hosts. Tall baskets Of pink fiow-
ers adorned the tables. and, without
the least crowding. guests gathered in
little groups to chat and dine.
Mrs. Kellogg wore a charming
gown of powder blue crepe chiffon,
embroidered in tiny beads Of the same
shade. The gown was made along
straight lines with flowing panels Of
the chiffon outlined with blue rides
cent beads, falling from each shoulder
at the back. She wore a sapphire
pendant on a platinum chain about
her neck and sapphire earrings.
Sonora de Tellez, wife OF the Am
hassador of Mexico, wore a gown OF
white georgette crepe incrusted with
rhinestones, with which she wore a
lovely Mexican shawl OF blue and
sold. She had with her Sonora de
Suastegui. wife of the commercial at
tache of the embassy, who was in
gown of purple crepe embroidered in
crystals, and Sonora de Romero, wife
Of the secretary of the Mexican
Claims Commission, who had a gown
Of black satin trimmed in rhinestones.
Nine. Matsudaira, wife of the Am
bassador of Japan, was lovely in
white beaded robe, fashioned along
straight lines and cut ankle length.
Nine. Varela, wife Of the Minister
Of Uruguay, was in a charming gown
Of mauve georgette crepe embroid
cred in crystals, with long fringe OF
the beads, giving the effect OF a
flounce about the bottom OF the skirt
Nine. Peter. wife of the Minister OF
Switzerland, was in a gown OF green
satin made along straight lines. with
a flare at the bottom of the skirt, and
she had a scarf Of tulle to match the
gown. Sonora de Alfaro, wife Of the
Minister of Panama, wore gold lace,
the bodice straight lined and the skirt
made with a flare. Sonora de Olaya,
wife of the Minister of Colombia,
wore a gown Of black satin embroid-
cred in silver beads. Sonora de Jaimes
F'rcyre, wife of the Minister OF Bo-
livia, had q gown of purple velvet
trimmed with ostrich plumage to
match. and her daughter. Senorita
Yolanda james Freyre, was in a
dainty frock Of white satin and tulle
trimmed with pink rosebuds. Nine.
Simopoulos, wife Of the Minister Of
Greece, was in a gown OF cloth Of gold.
Senora de Bogran, wife Of the minister