The Washington times., 1935-10-21


Among those seen were Miss
Virginia Rodgers in smart rid
ing attire, Mr.. William Mitchell,
and Miss Jane Esther Platt.
wearing a becoming suit of
brown and plaid, in a merry
group chatting. Not far away,
were: Mr.. Reed Thomas and Mr..
DeLong Bowman, resplendant
in their masters pink coats; Mr..
Buck James, a most willing au-
dience, was listening to Mr..
Daniel Fahey. jr., as he and
Miss Gertrude Faust discussed
the mornings sport.
Guests on Veranda
Out on the wide veranda, where
many had gathered in circles
were Miss Kay Fechet in brown
velveteen; Mr.. and Mrs. William
Kerkam, the latter in gray;
Miss Martha Davidge in a red
skirt, white blouse and black
accessories. Mrs. Frederick D.
Richardson was attired in a
brown tweed suit with an olive
green felt hat. Mrs. James Nc
MILAN Gibson and Miss Chris
tine Ekengren, both of whom
were in riding clothes, perched
on the top steps to greet late
comerS. Mrs. Bowman had on a
gray suit with touches of Nile
green velvet at the throat and a
wide brimmed gray felt hat.
Miss Leila Stiles wore brown with
a checked cape and sports hat.
Young Mr.. and Mrs. Vincent
Carr Tompkins, jr., were also
there. She was formerly Miss
Eleanor Calvert.
Miss Patricia Mencia was at
tired in green with black acces-
sories. Mrs. John F. Keyes wore
gray and white check. Among
those seen standing about the
coffee table were Mr.. Robert
Graham, Mr.. Frank Thyson, jr.,
Mr.. Claude Owen, Mr.. Smith
Bowman, jr., and Col. Henry
Eglin.
To Embassy
Many must have been the
merry plans made for the next
hunt, as the crowd dispersed
and drove back through the
scenes of regal autumn beauty
to their homes to make a quick
change and go on to the party
at the Mexican Embassy.
This embassy, which is one of
the handsomest houses in Wash
ington, is way out on the crest
of Sixteenth Street. 1t was built
many years ago by the Franklin
MacVeaghS, when he was Secre-
tary of the Treasury. AS bright
as the afternoon was, many
agreed that it was even brighter
inside the embassy, for the wall
along the broad, red-carpeted
stairs was covered by a most un-
usual mural. This is the work
Of young Senor Roberto Cueva
del Rio, who, despite his mere
% years, has the technique of a
much older artist. It is his first
real attempt. The scenes, done
in rich colors and exquisitely
shaded and blended, depict the
various festivals and holidays of
Mexico. This "story in colors"
continues on the second floor
and there or sees in the back
ground on one wall "Ixtlasi-
hautl," the mountain that re-
Sembles a reclining maid, and
on the other wall "Popocatep-
etl," whose lofty peak has the
appearance of dignified old
gentleman.
Another Scene
Another scene is that of Mod
ern Mexico, with mounted Seno-
ritas and their escorts paying
homage to the mechanical in
ventions. 1t is interesting that
young Senor Cueva del Rio has
taken various members of the
embassy staff for his models.
In the scenes it is not at all sur
prising to find oneself staring
at a likeness of General Az
carate, the military attache, or
at little Irma, pretty schoolgirl
daughter of the Ambassador
and Sonora de Castillo Najera.
Others easily recognized in the
mural are Mrs. John L.
Schneider, the former Senorita
Dolores Banos, and the first Sec
retary, Senor DR.. Don Rafael
Fuentes.
The envoy and his charming