Evening star., 1935-10-10
TIME Ambassador of Cuba, Senor
DR.. Guillermo Patterson. Will

"HE Ambassador OF Cupd, oeHoi
DR.. Guillermo Patterson, will
=. be host at a reception this
Il afternoon in the embassy to
celebrate the sixty-sixth anniversary
of the Critic de Yara, meaning the
cry of Yara, where the first battle for
Cuban independence was fought Oc-
tober 10. 1868. The Ambassador Will
be assisted in receiving by his daugh-
tiers, the Senoritas Patterson.
. Warm Hospitality
Marks Reception.
The Egyptian Legation on Sheridan
Circle has been the scene OF many
delightful events in the past, but there
has been no fete in this spacious build
ing or, in fact, in any other foreign
mission In the Capital to Surpass in
charm the reception given yesterday
afternoon by the charge d'affaires'
Nicolas Khalil Bey. 1t was happy
occasion, this, honoring the anniVer-
sary of King Fouad of Egypt. From
the very entrance of the legation, over
which hung a huge flag OF Egypt,
where the smiling colored ooorman
whose face is so familiar to WaShlhg-
ton society and who knows so many oil
the dignitaries by sight that he is IN
valuable. one could feel the warm hos
pitality characteristic OF the diplomats
from the land of the Nile.
King Fouad I is beloved by his sub
tects, for whom he has done so much
and this was quite evident In the
thoughtful arrangements OF the party
lhonoring him yesterday. The lega-
tion was gay with great bowls OF Au'
tumn flowers, most artistically ar
ranged, and seldom does one see
table so lavishly laden. The table hao
a centerpiece of Autumn flowers II
almost every Autumn hue and the de.
licious pastries looking like works Of
art seemed to blend in color with this
beautiful floral display. There were
cakes In shades Of Autumn green, Ii
rust and golden browns, and many
kinds of dainty tea sandwiches, choco-
lates and salted nuts.
King Fouad's health was drunk II
snarkling champagne and other re-
freshing beverages including orange
duice and a "stickless" punch.
The genial host stood in the smaller
reception room to greet his guests ane
added interest center about the pres.
ence of the new Minister OF Egypt ane
Nine. Youssef, who received with mm
These two newcomers in the corps
were making their first appearance al
a formal function in the Capital, tneS
have but recently arrived here
Nicholas Khalil Bey is one of the mos
popular of the diplomats and ne ma:
many warm friends in all circles Of
society. The Minister not unlike
Nicholas Khalil Bey with his gracious
manner speaks English quite well anc
Yesterday acted as coach" and trans
later for his wife on several occasions
Nine. Youssef, a tall and wholesome
woman with kindly eyes and charm
ing smile, wore a black crepe gown de-
signed with a white vestee.
Mrs. Hull Among Early Callers.
Mrs. Corden Hull, wife of the Sec
fetary Of State, was one OF the early
arrivals. She wore a striking costume
an Autumn green crepe designed or
severely simple lines, the neckline
quite high at the front. She wore q
most becoming hat of brown felt, and
other details of the toilet matched In
color.
The diplomatic debutante. Senorita
Amelita Alfaro, accompanied her
mother, Sonora de Alfaro, wife Of the
Minister of Panama. She wore a
smart costume in a dark green with
q close fitting hat to match. Sonora
de Alfaro was in an all-black costume,
the gown trimmed with gold beads and
she wore ornaments of gold.
Mai. Gen. William D. Connor, COM
mandant of West Point, in Washington
for the day. was among the guests
Gen, Connor was one time comman-
dant of the Army War College and re-
newed many old acquaintances yes
terday. He was constantly surrounded
by friends and expressed his surprise
as well as delight that he was re-
membered.
With the Ambassador of Chile, Senor
Don Manuel Trucco, were two Of his
daughters, one in an ensemble Of green
and the other in brown. The Am
bassador of Cuba, Senor DR.. Guillermo
Patterson y de Jauregui, was also ac-
companied by his daughters, Senorita
Zoe Patterson, wearing a black coat