The Washington times., 1929-05-21
NEWS OF WASHINGTON SOCIETY
Celebration at Cuban Embassy Marks
Independence Day and Inauguration
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson,
Mrs. Taft, and Mrs. Gam
Among Brilliant Group
of Guests

Among Brilliant Group
of Guests
''Isn't it nice to be in
Cuba!"
Thus did a representative
cross-section Of Washington
society express approval be-
tween refreshing sips of
champagne, sherry and port
Of the celebration yesterday
afternoon at the Cuban
Embassy to mark the Inde-
pendence Day of that coun-
try.
This remark invariably
came from Americans pres
ent and was heard with
such frequency that it be-
gan to echo in ones brain
as a sort Of refrain-the
first line of a popular song.
In Freedom
The Americans were, exhila-
rated in freedom and without
fear, for they knew that the
hospitable Cuban Embassy is a
bit of Cuban soil as far as in
hospitable prohibition laws are
concerned. The same holds true
of all diplomatic missions in
Washington-the occupancy of
houses of foreign ENJOYS giving
them privileges that they would
eajoy in the countries which
they represent.
So much satisfaction did one
anti-prohibition guest get from
this freedom of the port" that
she remarked in disgust to the
ambassador:
81 see that Mexico is going in
for prohibition. hope they
don't make the botch of it we
have made"
ooh, no, they will do it diff
ferently," politely acquiesced the
genial host as he reached out his
hand to greet incoming guests.
This reception, as are all parties
at the Cuban embassy, was char.
H.,
hospitality. The Ambassador and
Nine. Ferrara make charming
hosts and their graciousness and
cordiality are REFLECTED all through
the embassy group assisting in en-
tertaining.
Double Meaning
This celebration also marked
the ,reinauguration of President
Machado of Cuba-many of those
present at the embassy recalling
the wonderful reception given for
him at the embassy when he
visited in Washington year or
two ago.
Also many who were at that re-
ception were in Cuba yesterday
70 attend the inaugural ceremonies
especially was this true OF the
diplomatic contingent.
The Ambassador and Nine. Fer
rara received in the first OF a
series of spacious drawing-rooms.
opening from the gallery. to which
leads a great double stairway.
After greeting their hosts. the
guests foregathered in animated
groups about the tea table in the
dining room, decorated with spring
flowers in a great beaten silver
bowl, or drifted into the ballroom,
whence came the strains of music.
There, too, long buffet table was
LAID. flower-bedecked and candle
lighted. Some of those who drank
toasts to Cuba yesterday had
helped celebrate the establish
ment of her independence more
than two score years ago.
Nine. Ferrara
Nine. Ferrara was gowned in
lowered chiffon on background
over which she wore a coat of
black lace, its flounced skirt dip
ping gracefully in the back after
the prevailing mode.
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson came in
early and was Immediately sur.
rounded by an eager group. She
wore gown of black satin back
crepe made on simple lines and
her hat was brimless model in
bright blue velvet.
Mrs. Taft also came rather
early. And somewhat later Mrs.
Edward Everett Gam, sister Of
Vice President Curtis, made her
entrance. Like Mrs. Wilson, they
too, held impromptu receptions
using different drawing rooms,
Mrs. Taft remaining for the most
part in the front drawing room.
In Costume
The Chinese Minister and Nine.
WI attracted admiration as they
made their way from room to
roon-the latter wearing her pic
turesque native costume as usual.
Then there was a japanese lady
clad in her native costume of
gorgeously embroidered kimona--
every detail being carried out with
precision.
Among others noted in the large
gathering were the Spanish Am
bassador and Nine. Padilla, Nine.
Teller, Nine Veverka, Mime. Al
faro, the Japanese Ambassador
and Nine. .Debuchi, the French
Ambassador, Countess Szechenyi,
the Lithuanian Minister, Mile.
Adele Varela, Luciano Mascia, the
Secretary of the Czechoslovak
Legation and Nine, Elsa, Princess
Elizabeth de Ligne
Others Present
The Secretary of State, Mr..
Stimson; the Secretary of the