Evening star., 1940-05-16

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and their ladies.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berle
Receive Under Ancient Tree.
Mr.. and Mrs. Berle received their
= guests under one Of the giant and
age-old trees Of the historic old home
on Cathedral avenue, which they
have leased from former Secretary
OF State and Mrs. Henry L. Stim-
son. and Mr.. H. Charles Spruks of
Of the Protocol Division of the State
Department made the introductions
The petite and charming hostess was
dressed in white chiffon, the full
skirt shirred about the hips and
falling to the toes of her dainty red
slippers. The bodice also was shirred,
the shirring forming a deep yoke
and the sleeves were elbow length.
She wore no hat and no jewels.
Einstein and Hoover
Among Guests.
To attract both the eminent
scientist, DR.. Albert Einstein, and the
director Of the Federal Bureau of
Investigation, Mr.. ]. Edgar Hoover,
Is to have accomplished the almost
impossible as both men are usually
party-shy But they were among
Mr.. and Mrs. Berle's guests yester-
day, DR.. Einstein not only enjoying
the conversation with other guests
but also the brief program of folk
~songs given by Richard Dyer Ben
nett who came from California for
the party. Mr.. Bennett is one of
the authorities on folk songs and ac-
companied himself on the syron, a
1utelike instrument which also re-
sembles a very large mandolin.
Chairs were placed for the convent
ence Of those interested in the music
and Mr.. Bennett not only sang
scores of Spanish American songs
but gave special little program of
ancient Irish and Gaelic songs for
the admiring Irish Minister and
Mrs. Brennan.
Members of Younger
Set Also Present.
Scores of young people were in the
large company and enjoyed the
dancing on the tennis court, which
was lighted after the twilight grew
into darkness. The gay and lifting
music, with graceful waltzes played
now and then. was directed by
. Barnee and the visitors from the
Southern republics were apprecia-
tive of the predominance of their
own favorite dances.
Senator w. Warren Barbour was
accompanied by his debutante
daughter, Miss Elysabeth Cochran
Barbour, the latter wearing a smart
iy tailored suit of bronze taffeta
with narrow blue stripes which
formed wide blocks. The skirt was
short and circular and the Eton
Jacket had elbow-length sleeves.
Her hat was a cluster of white flow
ers tied with brown ribbons.
Grounds of Woodley
In Spring Dress.
The grounds of Woodley are at
one of their very lovely stages with
clusters of wisteria still hanging
from the vines at the back of the
house and marking the outer edges
Of the wide green lawn large trees of
dogwood in full bloom are beautiful
against the background of trees,
dark green pines and lighter green
of early spring leaves. Here and
there about the edge of the spacious
lawn were small tables where re-
freshments were served, all the
delicacies of the tea hour were to
,. be had and guests wandered about
and stood in groups chatting and
enjoying the ices and cooling bev-
erages with dainty sandwiches and
cakes.
Striking Costumes
Arg in Evidence.
Striking costumes, some long and
some abbreviated, were in the ma
Jority. Senhora de Martins, wife of
the Brazilian Ambassador, who was
accompanied by him and several
members of the Embassy staff, came
moderately early and stayed rather
late. Senhora de Martins frock
was very short, of violet chiffon, the
skirt made over a pale rose color
and on her head she wore a cluster
Of violets tied about her head with
purple ribbons.
Sonora de Cabero, wife of the
Chilean Ambassador, who was with
him yesterday, was equally striking
In becoming and very graceful
gown of black, taffeta. the long
faring skirt having an overskirt of
white embroidered batiste and the
fitted bodice had short sleeves full
at the shoulders. Her wide -brimmed
picture hat also was black
Mrs. Warren Delano Robbins was