Evening star., 1929-10-06

They remained back in Washington to
receive a large group Of Girl Scouts
They lost some time. too, by stopping
along the roa dside just outside of Gull
peper to enjoy some tea, which Mrs
Hoover had brought along in thermos
bottle. and some sandwiches.
Soon after passing Fairfax Mrs. Hoo
yer took the wheel and had her young
guest sit beside her and for the re-
mainder of the long journey she drove
the car. Her chauffeur and secret serv-
ice men rode in an automobile a short
distance behind.
An inviting hot supper. cooked by
the Presidents Filipino chef, was ready
when Mrs. Hoover and Miss Ishbel ar
rived at the camp. 1t was an enjoy
able meal. There were fried chickens,
brought to the mountains from the
White House ice box; hot waffies, and
roast ham. sugar-cured in Virginia, and
lots of other attractive dishes.
Pipe for President.
They all sat about the fire in the
community cabin, the largest of the
camp buildings. for half an hour or so
after this meal and then the Presi-
dent, Mrs. Macdonald and Secretary
StimSon went to the privacy of the
Presidents private sitting room in the
cabin. The President and Mr.. Mac
donald smoked pipes as they talked.
The latter brought two new ones with
him and it is understood that one of
them was for his host
Mr.. Hoover has made 1t plain that
his purpose in bringing the British
premier to this remote section was,
first. to afford a really secluded place
where they could talk without inter-
ruption and amid the most inspiring
surroundings: secondly, he wanted to
give his guest the pleasure of a motor
ride through a section of the country
to which he has become greatly at
tached as a result of his almost weekly
Journeys throughout the past Summer.
1t Is not expected that they will de-
vote all their time to serious confer
ences. They will relax by strolling about
the mountain trails and along the
rocky banks of the headwater streams,
which. few yards from the Presidents
cabin converges into what is known as
the Rapidan River. There are riding
horses in a Marine camp adjacent to
the Presidents camp and 1t Is quite
likely that the two principals Of this
historic occasion will 60 for a ride to-
morrow. There are few other ways for
them to exercise or amuse themselves.
LlcIc Will Dc IIicHl W
indulge in horseshoe pitching if they
so desire. but there is nothing else in
the camp in the form Of games except
chess and checkers.
Return Monday.
The outing will be prolonged until
early Monday morning when the party
will start back for Washington with the
view to reaching the White House
shortly after 10 O'Clock. BY that time
it is natural to assume that the Presi-
dent and Mrs. Macdonald will have
most thorough and happy understand
ing and will have disposed of the sub
jects uppermost in their minds in
most satisfactory manner.
Conscious of the social demands upon
Mr.. Macdonald when he returns to
Washington. President Hoover Is ex-
pected virtually to complete their real
conference in this remote spot.
The White House Monday night will
be the scene of brilliant dinner party
in honor of Premier Macdonald. The
following day, the latter and his daugh-
ter will depart as house guests Of the
President and will return to the Brit
ish Embassy. where they will remain
until they take their leave Of the Capt.
tai Thursday morning.