Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1947-11-14

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earlier in the day the beautiful Pa
gala dress for one of the first affairs
years.
Nine. Van Kleffens. wife of tn
SPOT of tea in the late afternoon. But
she is happiest when few guests
are sharing this pleasant interlude
of the day with her. The new chate-
laine of the Dutch Embassy believes
and wisely so, that she can become
better acquainted at a small party
than at the usual huge gatherings.
so she has inaugurated series OF
small teas. :.
Nine. Van Kleffens entertained
yesterday in the drawing room OF
the Ambassadors residence on s
street. Her exquisite taste was
shown in the perfect harmonizing
of the colorful Powered draperies
and comfortable sofas and chairs.
She selected the furnishings and
each day personally arranges flow
ers in keeping with the color scheme
of the rooms.
The gracious hostess, who Is COM
paratively tall, was clad in Sc
verely plain black gown which
showed to advantage her very slen-
der and graceful figure.
In addition to her talent in flower
arrangements, the Embassy hostess
does exquisite needlepoint. Yester-
dav when asked about this accom-
plishment she modestly pointed out
q sample of her work in the smaller
room of the Embassy.
Joining Nine. Van Kleffens and
her guests yesterday was Mr.. jan
sen, the very friendly and we'll
hammered black French poodle that
is adored by both the Van Kleffens.
The little fellow greeted his mistress
first and then went to each guest.
He wagged his tail, looked up and
seemed to smile.
Nine. Van Kleffens spoke enthu-
siastically of the proposed visit OF
the landscape gardener OF Radio
CITY in New York, who Is a Dutch
man. He is coming here next week
to give advice to the Ambassador S
wife on the planting of tulips on the
terraces in front of the Embassy
and in the garden at one side.
Director General Host
The function at the Pan American
Union was the first large event that
the new Director General, DR.. Al
berto Lleras has given since he took
I'D his present duties Usually most
llncheons at the Union are stag al
fairs. Yesterday ladies were included
and receiving with DR.. LleraS was
his petite and very attractive wife.
The occasion was to honor the
winners of the Maria Moore Cabot
journalism prizes and at the same
time the union was awarded a sill
yer plaque from Colombia UnlVer-
sity as a part of the Cabot awards.
DR.. Lleras received the Cabot award
Tuesday and the other winners were
DR.. Carlos Victor Aramayo, presl-
dent of La Razon, a La Paz, Bolivia,
newspaper and DR.. David Vela,
director of Ell impartial, Guate-
ma1a City daily.
The hosts welcomed their guests
In the Hall of Heroes, where busts
of famous men of the American
Republics are on display. Here cock
tails were served before DR.. Lleras
led the way into the Hall of the
Americas where the luncheon was
served. DR.. Lleras escorted Mrs.
George C. Marshall. and following
was his wife with the Secretary of
State.
Guests were seated at U-shaped
table poisoning with clusters Of
bright autumn flowers The meal
was perfection although not so elab-
crate to be out of keeping with the
food problem of today. The first
course was shrimp cocktail, then
followed delectable filet mignon
smothered with mushrooms and
served with shoestring potatoes
There was a tossed green salad,
then ice cream and cake for dessert.
Champagne was served throughout
the luncheon and later the guests
rose and drank toast to the dis
tinguished men who have been given
high honor for significant contri-
buttons to international friendship
among the peoples and nations OF
the American continents.
Musical Background
The Navy Band orchestra played
In the patio where tropical plants
grow and where gold fish dart about
In the bowl of the playing fountains.
A few Of the famed brightly feath-
cred birds that always attract the
attention of visitors, were on view
and every once in a while chirped as
II keeping time with the music.
Assisting the host and hostess in
greeting the guests as they arrived
were the assistant director, DR.. Will
liam Manger and Mr.. Paul Murphy
who were responsible in great
measure for the success of the party.
Praise of the arrangements for
the affair were extended on all sides.
One Ambassador was recalling to
mind the famous New Year Day
breakfasts that were given at the
union by the Secretary of State for
heads of foreign missions. And he
was expressing a wish-that will be
shared by many who remember the
gayety that has taken place at the
union-that these affairs be resumed
and more parties like that of yes
terday also be given.
PrennPhal Fetes 4.