Evening star., 1946-02-24
LaUish Party
Celebrates Red
AnniUeyyary
More Than 1000
Guests Present
At Reception
By Margaret Hart
Society Editor

Inc soviet Embassy Is famed for
large parties. 1t is noted for lavish
buffets. Well, yesterday the recep-
ton celebrating the 28th annivers-
ary of the Red Army and Navy al
most topped the list in size and bril-
liancy. Over 1900 invitations had
been issued by the Charge d'affaires
and Nine. Novikov, the acting Mill
tary Attache and Nine. Saraev and
the Acting Naval Attache and Nine.
Skrlagin for the party celebrating
the important events in their coun-
trys history. 2.
A checkup with the counter" at
the door disclosed that only a COM
paratively few of the gold crested
invitations had not been presented
at the great door of the palatial
building on Sixteenth street. Guests
Exclaimed over the abundance of
delectable and substantial food be-
ing served on three large tables in
three rooms of the embassy. In four
rooms of the house there were bars
where all kinds of beverages, i1clud-
Ing the popular drink of the Rus
slans-vodka; were being dispensed.
The Soviet embassy is well adapt
ed Tor mammoth entertainments.
Yet yesterday there was a decided
"bottleneck" in some of the rooms
and a crowding that would have
reached point of discomfort had
the guests not been so interested in
all that was going on.
The hosts were wearing their strik-
ing uniforms with many service rib
oons. Their wives were in the most
fetching tea gowns I have seen for
many moons. Nine. Novikov was
lovely to look at in a combination
OF black and white. The bodice of
starched white mousseline de sole
dotted in gold sequins was fash
ioned with puffed sleeves. and the
heml1ne of the skirt of black crepe
was showing two Sits at the front.
A cluster of gardenias was worn
on the back of her dark tresses.
Nine. Saraev chose for the occa-
sion an emerald green gown stud
ded in matching beads. Her corsage
bouquet was of white orchids. Mrs.
Skriagin's gown was a champagne
lace with low back and at the
shoulder line was pinned a cluster
of purple orchids.
A highlight of the affair was the
cutting of the huge cake which
centered the table In the main din
ing room. Pretty Nine. Novikov
stepped out of the receiving line to
do this. The cake was decorated
in the colors of the Soviet flag and
topped with world, over-designed
with the sickle and hammer insig-
MIA of the Soviet government. ST.
milar patterns of these emblems
were used on various aspic salads.
The floral decorations we're as
abundant as the food and drinks.
Gala lilies predominated in the ar
rangements and there were spring
flowers all about the beautifully fur
nished rooms.
There were many generals of the
United States Army present. Never
have seen so many service ribbons
and decorations at one single party.
Wearing the most decorations at
the function was 1t Gen. Leonid
Rudenko, chairman of the Soviet
General Purchasing Commission.
He was accompanied by his. aide,
Maj, Alexi Chixhor. When asked
what decorations his chief was
wearing he stated that all were So
Wet medals.
Another officer bedecked in rib
bons and citations was Col, Spyros
Stathopoulos, who is military at
tache of the Greek Embassy.
Miss Margaret Truman, daughter
of the President was among the
early callers. She was wearing a
gold and black gown with a black
hat with a flowing veil with tiny
stars in the pattern.
Far to many guests to mention
but just few glimpsed as the party
unfolded. The Attorney General
and Mrs. Tom Clark were mingling
with friends in the dining room.
Mrs. Robert P. Patterson, wife of
the Secretary of War was there. She
was jotting down a few notes when
I saw her. She said she was not
covering Ine party Dut JnOugnt II
would be fun to write a society
story.
The new assistant Secretary of
War and Mrs. Howard C. Peterson
were attending their first party at
the Soviet Embassy. Mrs Peterson
was wearing a becoming gown of
aqua crepe with black accessories.
Former Secretary of the Treasury |
Henry Morgenthau was attending
his first party here for sometime. He
arrived quite early and then was
surrounded by friends as he fingered
in the drawing room.
Senator Arthur Capper was there,
also Representative Sol Bloom; Mr.
and Mrs. Edgar Morris who as usual |
(See HART. Page B-13O