Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-10-20

Brilliant Reception
Given by DIR. and Frau KEEP
Washington society paid homage to
The distinguished commander OF the
Graf Zeppelin, DR.. Hugo Eckener, and
the members of his party at the recep-
ton given yesterday afternoon at the
Carlton Hotel by the charge daffaires
of Germany and Frau Kiep. There
were about 200 guests representative Uf
official diplomatic and residential ci"-
cles in the Capital.
The hosts had receiving with them
DR.. Eckener and Miss Elizabeth Warner,
sister of the Assistant Secretary of Navy
for Aviation, Mr.. Edward P. Warner.
Frau Kiep wore a gown OF rich black
satin fashioned along straight lines and
she wore no hat, her lovely blond hair
fixed high on her head. Miss Warner
was in a two-piece frock, the blouse OF
green brocade and the skirt OF black
transparent velvet. She wore close
fitting hat of satin.
Enoualling in enthusiasm with the
ovation extended the distinguished air
men was the gretSing OF Lady Drum
mond-Hay, only woman passenger
aboard the Graf Zeppelin. She was
lovely in a gown of olive green chiffon
than the chiffon, and fashioned alonS
softly draped lines. Her hat was OF
black felt with a narrow brirn and she
wore a handsome five-pointed star
brooch and carried a large black velvet
bag.
Herr and Frau Kiep has as their
house guests the commandant OF the
naval base at Lakehurst and Mrs. G. S.
Jackson While Herr Kiep was enter
tanning 80 guests at dinner last eve
ming In honor of DR.. Eckener and his
party, Frau Kiep entertained small
company in honor of Lady Drummond-
Hay the guests included Mrs. William
P MacCracken. jr.: Miss EliZabeth
Warner, Mrs. Jackson and Mrs. Carl t.
Schunenman.
Tht military attache Of the British
embassy, Col Pope HenneSsy, was host
informally at luncheon today, having as
his guests Lady Hay Drummond-Hay
and members of the embassy staff. Lady
Drummond-Hay will leave this after
noon for Chicago before returning to
New York preparatory to sailing aboard
the Graf Zeppelin for Europe.
The acting solicitor of the State De-
nartment and Mrs. Joseph r. Baker
have as their guest Mrs. John A. Arm
strong at Amber, her estate near Kes-
wick, Va.
Mrs. Baker and Mrs. Armstrong are
among those attending the performance
Of '"rhe Cross Triumphant this after
noon.
Gen. and Mrs. George w. Burleigh Of
New York entertained at dinner in the
crystal room at the willard last eve
ming, when covers were laid for seven.
Mai. and Mrs Jerome S. Crowley have
arrived in Washington from New York
City, and are at the Carlton for short
stay. #s
The officers and members of the astro-
nomical council Of the Naval Observa-
tory were hosts at a luncheon for the
visiting officers and midship.nen Of the
Argentine training ship President Sar-
miento yesterday. following an inspec-
ton Of the Observatory by Comdr. j.
Costa Palma of the Argentine Navy.
The luncheon, given In the superihtend-
ent's residence, was enlivened by the
rendering of a special program OF Latin
American and Spanish music by the
Navy Band Orchestra.
Bishop Paul Mathews of Princeton,
N. j., had guests Friday evening at the
willard, where he Is passing 9 few
weeks.
The Rev Roman L. Harding Of Grace
Church, Middletown, N. Y, Is the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. Charles n. Abbott dur
ing the convention.
MRS. John Crayke Simpson has re-
turned to her apartment at 1888 Six
tenth street from Europe, where she
has been since the middle of july.
Lady Spencer Churchill OF windsor,
England. has arrived in Washington and
is at the Carlton for several days. Lady
Churchill is accompanied by Mrs. Will
liam H. Schofleld and Mrs. Robert Wal
bulge, both Of Peterborough. N. H.
jngton is that of Miss Kathleen Watson
Howell, daughter of Mrs. Irwin White
Howell of New York and Flushing, Long
Island, to Mr.. Charles Tiffany Bingham.
son Of Senator and Mrs. Hiram Bing-
ham Of New Haven, Conn, and Wash
ington.
Miss Howell's father was the late
Irwin White Howell. She is a graduate
Of Miss Chapin'S School and made her
debut two years ago. She is a member
Of the Junior League.
Mr.. Bingham prepared for college at
Groton School and was graduated from
Yale last June. He is a member of Chi
Psi and Skull and Bones. He is study
ing medicine at the College OF Phvsi-
clans and Surgeons Of Columbia Uni
versity.
Comdr and Mrs. Pickhardt
Hosts as Large Reception.
Several hundred guests attended the
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