Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-11-24

~HILDREN'S voices and feminine
laughter again resound in the
stately home of the Mexican
~ Ambassador.
Silent and lonely since the
departure of Sonora de Teller and her
charming little family several months
ago, the handsome building on Six
tenth street gladly opened its doors
few days ago to welcome its new chate-
laine, the young and beautiful Sonora
Dona Maria Elena Reyes-Spindola de
Puig Casauranc, her 4-year-old daugh-
ter, Maria Christina; 2-month-old Jose
Manuel, jr., and Sonora de Puigs sister,
Senorita Reyes-Spindola.
Sonora de Puig not only brings youth
and striking Spanish beauty to the
diplomatic circle, but love Of outdoor
sports. which should prove genuine
acquisition to the tennis-playing, eques-
trian-loving set of the foreign colony.
Educated in New Orleans and in an
American school in Mexico City, the
sonora speaks fluent English with a
most delightful accent, lending a
strangely musical Castilian softness to
Familiarity harsh Anglo-Saxon words.
Interested in Sports.
Graciously interested throughout q
conversation which touched many sub
jectS-music. art, travel and politics
Sonora de Puig's face frightened en-
Enthusiastically at the word sports.
Eyes, that Is my real hobby" she re-
marked. II like all outdoor sports,
particularly tennis and golf. Tennis
is very popular among the women and
girls Of my country, and am looking
forward to playing here in Washing
ton"
Sonora de PUG also expressed her
fondness for horseback riding and
motoring, and in her own home is fire.
uuently to be seen upon the bride
paths and the motor highways.
"It will be some time before I drive
car in Washington" she added. THE
larry the signal lights. In Mexico we
have police at the intersections and I
am afraid the difference in many OF
the trafic rules will be rather difhcult
at FIRST"
DlslEkes BulIflghting.
Although Sonora de Puig ie IN &C.
enjoy the great Sunday sport Of Mex
leo and Spain-bullhghtin
Eyes, they still have many bull fights
in Mexico" she responded, but never
enjoyed them. always feel 80 sorry
for the poor animals"
The Ambassadors W1fe manifested
great interest in the rapidly growing
musical endeavors of Washington, the
symphony orchestra and the opera sea-
son receiving particular comment.
II love music" she remarked, "but
in recent years we have not had the
opportunities for opera and concerts in
Mexico which were offered some time
ago. I am sure I will greatly enjoy the
symphony concerts and the opera which
1 am told Washington now presents
during the Winter season."
Sonora de Puig's most absorbing in
tereSt is her family. In addition to her
| own little son and daughter, the family
circle includes two sons of Ambassador
de Puig by a former marriage, Carlos,
| a handsome lad of 16, and his 15-year-
old brother GanZalo. An 8-year old
| daughter Lupe, remains In Mexico with
her grandparents.
Likes 10 See Movies.
Moving picture theaters will be
greatly patronized by the Mexican Am
basSador and his young wife, who snlil-
ingly admitted that since her arrival in
| the Capital three days ago, she had al
| ready been to two movies"
At present Sonora de Puig Is concen-
trating her attention upon finding a
| suitable school for little Maria Christina.
She is only 4" explained the Sonora,
| but am anxious to have her learn to
| speak English, and think that school
Is the best place for her to learn"
Hugging a doll tightly, little Maria
Christina came smilingly into the room,