Evening star., 1934-06-05
Society Meets at Embassy
To Celebrate Kings Birthday.

Members of official, residential and
diplomatic society assembled in the
beautiful garden of the British en-
bassy yesterday to pay homage to
King George V on his natal day.
Each year the Ambassador of Great
Britain, who a few months ago be-
came the dean of the diplomatic
corpSin Washington. and his charm
ing wife, Lady Lindsay, entertain
at one of the Capitals most delight
full al fresco fetes. the occasion cele-
brating the birthday anniversary of
their King. Yesterday the gardens
were never lovlier. the roses in full
bloom, the Towering shrubbery max
ing an exquisite setting for the smart
garden frockS and accessories worn
by the ladies in the company.
There were about 900 guests, and
as the long line passed to be greeted
by their hosts, who stood on the east
terrace overlooking the garden. felici-
tations and good wishes were heard
in many languages, for with but few
exceptions every embassy and lega-
tion was represented in the throng.
Lady Lindsay wore a smart dark
blue and white crepe silk suit with
a hipline jacket, and her hat was of
dark blue straw designed with a
brim. Members of the embassy staff
generally assisted the hosts.
Just at the foot of the sloping
greensward an orchestra played
throughout the function. Delicious
refreshments, including luscious straw
berries with whipped cream, were
served from gay-striped marques on
the lawn, and farther down the gar
den. in a small arbor, guests drank
to the health of the King.
The Chief Justice and Mrs. Charles
Evans Hughes have left for Ashe-
vie, N. c., where reception will be
given in their home Friday by the
judges of the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals, fourth circuit.
The Minister of Finland, Mr.. L.
Astrom, is leaving Washington for a
two months visit to his own country
and will sail from New York on the
Washington tomorrow.
The Minister of Czechoslovakia and
Nine. Veverka will entertain at din
ner this evening.
Senator and Mrs. Robert D. Carey
have been joined in their apartment
at Wardman Park Hotel by their
daughter, Miss Sarah Carey, who ar
rived from their home, Careyhurst,
Wyo.
Sonora Juan B. Sacasa, wife OF the
President of Nicaragua, who Is visit
ing at the Nicaraguan legation in
Washington, was the guest of honor
for whom Mrs. Robert j. Archibald
gave a dinner last evening at the
Shoreham.
In the company of guests were the
charge d'affaires of the Nicaraguan
legation and Sonora de De Bayle,
Rear Admiral Clark woodward, U. S.
N, and Mrs. Woodward; Lieut.. Col.
Charles F. B. Price, U. s. M. c., and
Mrs. Price; Mr.. and Mrs Everard F.
Perkins, Mr.. Willard Beaulac and Mr..
Carl DietZ.
Mr.. David H. Morris, American
Ambassador to Belgium, and Mrs.
Morris will arrive in New York Fri
day on the Aquitania coming from
Europe and will be at the Ambassador
Hotel in New York for a short stay
before coming to Washington.
The former United States Arnbas-
sador to Chile and Mrs. William S.
Culbertson went to Bryn Mawr today
to attend the graduation of their
daughter, Miss Junia Culbertson.
Former Ambassador to Toxic and
Mrs. LarZ Anderson of Washington
and Beverly. Mass, have arrived in
New York from Paris.
Mr.. Jules Henry, counselor of the
French embassy, was the luncheon
guest yesterday at the Mayflower of
Mr.. Claude Achille Clarac, third