The Washington times., 1930-01-25
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF WASHINGTON SOCIETY
ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATED
IN NEWPORT
Former Spanish Envoy to
Washington and Nine.
Riano Give Party

The former Spanish En-
voy to Washington and
Nine, Juan Riano yesterday
entertained at their home in
Newport, r, l., in Celebra-
tlon Of their silver wedding
anniversary.
Senor Riano was dean of
the diplomatic corps here
following the retirement of
the ambassador of France,
Jules Jusserand, in 1924.
Following his own retirement
from the corps Senor and
Nine, Riano purchased a
villa in Newport where they
have since made their home.
In March, of last year, Nine.
Riano, who was Miss Alice
Ward, of San Francisco, be-
fore her marriage, applied
for naturalization papers
and regained her citizenship.
Gracious Hostess
During their long stay in
Washington. the RlanOs were
exceedingly popular not only in
the diplomatic corps, but in all
branches of society. A gracious
hostess, Nine. Riano established
q name for lavish and unusual
hospitality. With the frank
ness and democratic manner Of
an American woman. she COM
hlned q certain Old World Cul-
ture and poiSe acquired through
years of social experience.
She was, and is, an intimate
friend of the Queen of Spain
and, during her many visits to
her husbands homeland, was
frequently entertained at the
Spanish court In her choice
collection of autographed photo
graphs, there are numerous
ones Of their Spanish majeStIeS,
posed and autographed eSpe-
clally for her,
Before coming to Washing
ton. SenOr RianO served AS
Spanish minister to Norway
and Denmark.
The RiauOs continue to have
a host Of friends in Washing
ton and have been since their
departure, frequent visitors
here.
Guests Of Parents
The Assistant Solicitor Of the
Treasury and Mrs. Harry *,
.Daugherty, we're Joined last
evening in their apartment at
the Wardman Park Hotel, by
their son and daughter-in-laW,
Mi. and Mrs. Harry Haywood
Daugherty who, with their
small baby, arrived from their
home in Philadelphia, to pass
the weekend.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Child
resS, who are passing several
weeks in Europe, will arrive in
New York February 8. Their
daughter, Miss Charlotte Child
re5s will go TO meet them,
Mrs, William A, Du Puy is
pao5Ing . few days IN New
York, where she Is staying at
the Roosevelt.
Paris Wedding
Mrs. Robert T. Pell. of Wash
lngton, wife Of the secretary to
the American ambassador to
France, Walter E, Edge. was A
member of the bridal party At
the marriage on Thursday in
Paris of Miss Marie HarjeS,
daughter of the late Col. Henry
Hermann Harjes, to Ralph w.
Curtis, son of the late Ralph
Curtis, of Boston, and Mrs.
Curtis.
The ceremony was performed
In the American Cathedral
Church Of the Holy Trinity.
The brides only other at,
tendant was Miss Margaret A.
Dallett, of Philadelphia.
A small reception attended by
Americans and members of the
international arlStoCraCy was
given after the wedding by Mr..
and Mrs. Nelson Dean Jay at
their home on the Avenue lena
The young couple will 20 to
Italy, and will make their home
In Paris at 38 Rue Courcelles.
Colonel Haries, international
banker and sportsman, and Sc
nlOr member Of Morgan. Harjes
& Co., of Paris. died August 81.
1925, from injuries the preCed-
ing day in a polo match at Deau-
vile. Another daughter of the
banker, Miss Jope Harjes, also
was killed while playing polo at
her fathers place near Paris
January 3, 1923.
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