The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1934-05-17
Capital Capers
BY GEORGE ABEL.

COLONEL JAMES CHRISTOPHER FITZ-
~ MAURICE, the noted Irish aviator, zoomed
into Washington on round of juleps, luncheons
and hands across the sea" friendliness which
is seldom seen in this blase capital
He scared to a perfect landing (fguratiVely
speaking) at an interesting luncheon given yes
terday by Michael MacWhite, minister of the
Irish Free State, at the Shoreham.
Later there was a get-together julep party
given by the National Aeronautical Association.
The jolly, 1rrepressible Fitzmaurice bounced
merrily through the whole show, having had but
an average of three hours nights sleep since
he landed in America, and apparently not need
ing any.
ME MacWhite luncheon should go down in
l. history as one of the best-served luncheons
in diplomatic history
There was fllet of sole meuniere, boeuf prin-
taniere spring salad, various cheeses and a
strawberry mousse-to say nothing of some ex-
cellent Martini cocktails, red and white Bor-
deaux wines and liqueurs.
Minister Michael kept his eye on everything
He was delighted at the apparent relish of
Commerce Secretary Roper for the fish course.
He enthused at the second glass of Graves Su-
perior drained by Fitzmaurice. He personally SUI
pervised the serving of the Martins.
'Mr Minister" marveled an enraptlIred
guest you are the Brilliant-Savarin of the dip
lomatic corps"
DARTY notes during the MacWhite luncheon
l. and the juep party at the N A. A.:
Colonel F1tzmaurice is lean distinguished
looking, indefatigable and always merry. Moth
ing tires him. He made little speech during
the luncheon in a British accent, eloquently and
with poise
I'm horribly embarrassed" he began. "be-
cause I don't know how to address the min
lster. -"
"Ca1i him epayarerd,l" ~,,ooo-+aS . 49,. -
The end Of the table.
Colonel John Philip Hill, candidate for the
governorship Of Maryland, decided the juleps
served by the NJ A. A. were entirely to his taste
He was speaking French when first observed
at the buffet. Later, linguistic Colonel Hill
lapSed into Russian, then reverted to good old
Maryland parlance.
This is the way" he declared, raising his
frosted glass. that we fancy iuleps on the
eastern shore"
QLOND, bald-headed Dick Southgate, state
- department protocol officer was on hand,
wearing pink tie and looking very protoclaire
Some one remarked that Dick had the same
expression as former protocol arbiters when they
were arranging the precedence of Mrs. Dolly
Gam.
Captain Walter Vernon, White House aid, was
In his white uniform with gold fourragere.
Representative Bertrand Smell, house minor
lty leader, wore mummy brown
Senator Austin of Vermont affected q polka
dotted tie.
Rear Admiral Emory Land wore a black tie
and dark, uble-breasted blue suit
Former Senator Hiram Bingham, president
Of the N. A. A, and Eugene Vidal civil director
OF aeronautics, both were Respondent in double
breasted gray fannels
Fitzmaurice wore Vandyke brown suede shoes
and explained that he has three or four pairs
Of them. He likes the shade and carries them
along wherever he goes
Former assistant secretary of commerce for
air, Bill MacCracken. donned a fawn-colored
necktie for the occasion.