The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-10-24
Capital Capers
. BY GEORGE ABELL

president JUSTO Of Argentina has sent
back to the Argentine embassy his close
friend Adolfo de Urquiza who again will rule
this winter as arbter of elegance in diplomatic
circles
Friends of kings and presidents Adolfo is
known here as the last word in etiquet. He de-
cides who shall sit by whom and why. Decorated
by King Alfonso XIII of Spain (who admired
his cocktails at Biarritz), he dedicated pages of
his etiquet book-"Ceremonial Publico"-to that
monarch
When AdoIfo arrived here last week friends
noted that the erstwhile 250-pound arbiter OF
elegance is much simmer.
Yes" beamed Adolfo, It have reduced.
now weigh 1913 pounds-no more, no less"
He wore smart black oXfords made in Argen-
tina (for which he paid 80 peSos) reported that
Argentina is one of the most economic places in
the world to live, presented calf-skin pocket
books to his friends, announced that Washing
tons cocktail and etiquet program for this WIN
ter is most promising
THE wedding of the German ambassadors
i daughter, Fraulein Gertraud Luther, and
Herr Gerrit Won Haeften third secretary Of the
German embassy, was gala event.
Arrayed in silk hats and morning coats, the
entire diplomatic corps attended en- masse-both
| the church ceremony and the big reception at
the embassy afterwards
Noted among the diplomats:
Sir Ronald Lindsay, the broadshouldered
British ambassador (whose coats never fit)
carrying lady'S sable neckpiece which he found
in the church. At first. some observers thought
Sir Ronald-a bizarre dreSser-waS wearing the
fur.
The French ambassador, M. de Laboulaye. ar
rived late wearing black tie and looking de-
cidedly funereal
Herr Doktor Luther the plump German am
bassador, was the saddeSt figure in the world as
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brought tears to ones eyes His chin rested on
his chest. his look was fixed in Napoleonic revery
on the floor.
Signor Augusta Rosso the Italian ambassa-
dor, was immaculate in his well cut morning
coat. He might have proved an object lesson
to Minister Arcaya of Venezuela, who came
wearing-of all things-a bright blue tie.
General Friedrich Won Boetticher, the Ger
man military attache, appeared in his field
gray uniform, sparkling with medals merry as
if he were celebrating the birthday Of Frederick
the Great-his idol.
DMICIOUSLY iced and dry was the cham
~ payne served at the German reception.
The old German embassy walls seemed to
expand under pressure Of the crowd, which
swelled to huge proportion. The rose colored
ballroom with its twinkling chandeliers had
been cleared Of furniture, and here guests gath
cred in groups to have tea and eat sandwiches
from a buffet.
Egyptian Minister Ratib Bey wearing his
monocle and white waistcoat was a cheerful fig
ure. He is one Of the few men who really can
keep a monocle in his eye and make it seem
natural. Fred Nano. the former Rumanian
counselor, never mastered the art. He looked
like poor imitation of Sir Austen Chamberlain.
incidentally Ratib Beys daughter Nile.
Nehail, will be voted one Of the most attractive
members Of the young diplomatic set. She wore
brown ensemble. brown velvet hat and crimson
scarf, and her complexion is Gas one diplomat
Said) "raviSSante"