Evening star., 1928-03-25
Tales of Well Known Folk
In Social and Official Life
King of Spain Actively Interested in Promoting
Ibero-American Exposition to Be Held
in October.

former PRESIDENT TAft now Chiel
Justice did the same. the old hostelry
is setting about commemoratins these
viSitations by American Chief Exec.
utiveS The former Secretary of State
and Mrs. Hughes at one time owned a
pretty coral villa in the vicinity OF The
Victoria and spent much time there In
Winter,
The late William du Pont Of Whining
ton. Del, about 10 years ago bought the
historic home Of James Madison. Mont
/ peiier. and restored ii to its original
( beauty. But MIR du Pont was Of a re-
firing nature and he resented the con-
StAnt demands made by visitors to in
/ specs the mansion and the grounds
where the memory of the comely Dolly
Madison fingers and where many of
+ the trees and shrubs which she planted
are marked. The Virginia Society for
! the Perpetuation OF Antiquities now has
strong hopes that the old Madison
place NAV be purchased from Mr.. du
/ Points heirs. These are a son and A
daughter. William du pont, jr.. and
Mrs, T&omas S. Somerville. both of
whom have we'll established homes ip
other sections. Mr.. William du Pont is
sole owner Of that vast estate. Bellevue
Hall. outside of Wilmington. II is part
Of the original holdings acquired BY the
first Irenee' du Pont. manufacturer of
gunpowder in the royal employ Of
Louis XVI. who after the French revo-
luton fed to this country and re-estab-
llShe6 his business on the GunpoWder
River. Mrs, Somerville. who has in
heriteo the large mansion and farm
near Brunswick. Ga. has never mani
Tested much Interest In Montpelier and
has rarely visited IL. Virginia has made
II a sacred duty to care for the spots
hallowed by the memory of the found
erS Of the Nation. but some cloud on
the title prevented the purchase of the
Madison estate and 1t had fallen into
poor shape before the late William du
Pont with the expenditure of much
time and money. cleared the title and
restored both mansion and grounds to
their pristine beauty. Students of the
Constitution all over the country will
be asked 70 contribute to the fund to
buy the home of the illuStrious reporter
OF that Yfiomentous body and to keep it
intact for the generations to come
Miss Margery Quigiey. librarian Of
the Montclair. NJ j., Free Library. has
after prolonged effort and ardent labors
practically organized the villa colony OF
the pretty town TO contribute all through
the year flowers. berries, greens and
growing plants 10 adorn the library
reading rooms. Those where the chill
dren read are particularly well supplied
with blooms and the difference this
profusion Of flowers has made in the
number Of attendants has recently
been made into a report and sent TO
the many Libraries of the large cities.
a oe rn-{1 L.
cthe all gardens for the benefit of Ii
braries where there are special rooms
for children and to furnish permanent
adoTnment in the way of growing plants
and Towering shrubs for the entrances
ana the main rooms The suburbs of
New York city have responded enthusi-
aStically and the same news comes from
Chicago, Baltimore and Boston. In the
Mount Pleasant branch of the Car
negie Library in this city fresh flowers
greet the visitors. but these are bought
by the attendants themselves. who de.
light in the cheer and inspiration OBJ
tanned. But With small effort an asso-
clauon ike that of the citizens of Six
Veentn street could easily supply all
tnat would be required there and TO
other groups who take 1t up in other
locations.
Mrs Stanley Baldwins Thursday re-
oeptlons in the splendid suite of rooms
IN Downing street reserved for the
personal Use OF the British prime min
isters family have excited the interest
OF VISITORS from this part of the world
VINO have attended similar functions in
the home Of the Secretary of State
In London the ceremony Of receiving
the great political and social world is
attended by more state than the Of
nclal leTees OF the White House ever
attain, still less the modest at-homes
neao py Mrs. Kellogg or her predeces-
SorS. Ine drawing room In the Down
ing street mansion would make almost
three OF the blue room. or would equal
ali the space Of the blue, green and
red rooms combined II is marvelously
paneieo IN old OAK and filled with COM
Portable chairs and SetteeS, and many
guests could sit about chatting with
out crowding this salon. Mrs. Bald
win Is passionateiy fond Of flowers and
every morning come fresh blossoms in
season from the country estate Of the
premier at Chequers which are ar
ranged by the chaselAine. Passing
from the drawing room, the guest goes
through beautiful dining hall. where
the dFapings and carpets are apple
green. and six old oak. heavily carved
bufTets are loaded %1th the priceless
Weogwood service. which Ia used con-
stantly. The banqueting hall is next,
and here on a marvellous old oak re-
fectory table is served what the Brit
ish call high tea"-sandwicheg, salads.
sweets and tea, and frequently the
toasted scenes with marmalade. vari-
oi1s ladies in the political circle aid
Mrs. Baldwin. and all who cali sit on
the broad settee beside their hostess
and have siEurely chat just as long
as she desires, when they are taken
IN charge by ar aide and shown the
handsome portraits Of all British prime
ministers, II they are strangers. Or The
wealth Of curios which oil this ancient
dwelling. The reception is held week.
ly from January S and lasts three
hours. ~
Miss Mary Langdon Baker Of Chi
czgos whose various failures 10 appear
on her wedding day centered much
attention, has been very quiet for re-
cent years. but her friends say she
has been by no means idle. Miss
Baker has taken a strong liking 10 the
English manner Of living and has an
noanced her intention 70 purchase
property and become 4 nsturalized
Eriton Win ner mother. Mrs. Alfred
LanKd0n Baker, she has Leased the
London residence OF the Countess Of
/ Suffolk. formerly Marguerite Letter Of
this city. Lady Suffolk rarely leaves
her country seat. Charlton Park at
Malmesbury bur this is the FIRST time
she has rented the London mansion
presented by her father as part Of
her dover Miss Baker intends 10 go
Ia for political career. with an eye
On tne Commons Chicago has n
the British capital. and though some