The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-08-09
Capital Capers
BY GEORGE ABELL

THINNER and thinner grow the ranks OF
i Washington diplomats as the midsummer
season draws ambassadors, ministers and other
officials to a hundred resorts-both in the United
States and abroad.
This last weekend found Washington like a
deserted village. washington notabes however,
were active elsewhere.
met Jules Henry, the clever French charge
d'afaires. on the steps of the Ritz in New York.
He looked debonair and sunburned, wearing a
straw hat and a light silk tie.
you were in Newport weren't you?' asked.
Jules nodded, enthusiastic.
And I'm returning again in a few days" he
said. What a wonderful place! Have you been
there? All, that marvellous shore line that
promenade E"
And this expressive and highly practical
Frenchman from the midi made sweeping mo-
ton with his hand so indicative OF the picture
that I could see almost all of Rhode Island AT
least-alnost all. Jules-shreWd diplomat, doesn't
tell everything. That's why he has been the
brain trust Of the French embassy for years.
TTOT SPRINGS, under the cultural influence
L 4 Of Argentine Ambassador Espil, Greek Min
lister SimopoulOs Dutch Minister Van Haers-
ma de With and score of younger diplomatic
hangers-On. had a merry weekend.
Now horse show is in prospect-it'S called
the Bath County Horse Show-and the cul-
tural influence is about to be superseded by the
DSULIQg 1LSILlcJ. ABOUT 1UU horses nave already
been entered. All the boxes are sold. Envoy Es-
pill plans to attend, after bottle of Greek wine
with Simopoulos. and Van Haersma de With will
give party-undoubtedly Dutch"
COUTHAMPTON, L. L, seems to be doing
, rather we'll from the Washington viewpoint,
but it's not much favored by the diplomatic
crowd for some unknown reason.
Prince George Of Russia, one of Southamp-
tons visitors. is no drawing card for the Russian
Soviet embassy group, which prefers Bluemont.
The young Teddy ROOsevelts, though, are South
ampton enthusiasts and have written to friends
here extolling its summary delights.
Saratoga Springs is, Of course, very much in
vogue just now with the race season on but
Washington society has little real sporting blood.
It likes the Hot Springs horse shows and often
honors the Warrenton and Middleburg hounds
but that's about all.
Mrs. George NIesta, the Pittsburgh Million
airess, has temporarily deserted Newport for
Saratoga but the lure was a tea party instead
OF the racing nags. why do some sports writer's
refer to King Horse'?).
n TARRAGANSETT PIER picked up little
~ OF its pristine snlartnesS with the arrival
OF the Avalon yacht Of the Ogden Mills, who
cruised down from Newport for dinner.
The former secretary Of the treasury is
described by friends as literally in the pink.
His cheeks are pink and he radiates health.
He's gained seven pounds, however and IS
slightly distressed about his waistline as well as
the financial conditions Of the country.
Upon her arrival at Narragansett, fashion
mongerS noted that Mrs. Mills was wearing
green MORE and a picture hat, but neglected to
point out that ex-Secretary Mills wore white
flannels blue coat. Panama hat and polka
dotted tie-an omission which must sorely have
distressed expectant young bond brokers who
admire Oggies sartorial and financial taste.