Evening star., 1949-02-28

by the flag of the Dominican r
and spring blossoms we're in vast
stripped of furniture to make it n
in rooms of even the large proper
tions as those of the Dominican
Embassy. Attendants passed trays
laden with glasses of champagne
and other liquid refreshment as
well as the dainty meat patties
and fish balls which are favorites
in that Latin American Republic
Many fingered in the dining room
and others gathered about the
long dining table set in the center
of the large ballroom. And in the
library, where the coucheS ano
divans were. groups sat to chat. A
bouquet of lilies, blue iris and rec
tulips, Dominican national colors
occupied the center of the long
buffet table. At one end a salmon
in selly was served and large
plates filled with whole tongues ir
jelly as well as sliced ham .anc
chicken were on the table. Ir
addition all the delicacies GUS
tomary at the cocktail hour were
to be had and at one end of the
room coffee was served.
Sonora de Thomen was dressed
in a short black frock, diamond
clips trimming the neckline. The
members of the staff took turns
in assisting and when not receiv-
ing they were in the wide hall OF
the other rooms seeing that guests
were served.
The dean of the diplomatic
corps, the Norwegian Ambassador
was accompanied by Nine
Munthe de Morgenstierne. The
latter was particularly pretty in
q black frock with a spring bon
net on which pale pink flowers
formed almost a halo about her
head. The Italian Ambassador
and Signora Tarchiani were
among the earlier arrivals, the
latter wearing a becoming hat OF
old rose. They were among those
lingering in the dining room to
talk with others arriving early.
The Canadian Ambassador and
Mrs. Hume Wrong were there ar
irving shortly before the de Nor
genstiernes. The Colombian Am
bassador and Sonora de Restrepo-
Jaramillo were accompanied by
their three daughters. the Sen
oritas Restrepo, who Immediately
Joined the young people Of the
Dominican embassy circle.
The Pakistan Ambassador ano
Mrs. Ispahani and the Counselor
Of the Embassy, Mr.. M. o. A
Baig, were there and also in the
large company were the Ecuado,
Ambassador and Sonora de Dill
lon and the Guatemalan Ambas-
sador and Sonora de Gonzalez
Arevalo. The Mexican Ambas-
sador and Sonora de Ia Colins
who gave a similarly large party
within a fortnight were enjoying
the fete and among the ministers
present were those OF Luxembourg
accompanied by Nine. LeGallais
and the Irish Envoy, Mr.. Saen
Nunan, who had to explain to all
his many friends that Mrs. Nunan
was not with him because of her
indisposition.
The Director of American Re
public Affairs of the State de-
partment and Mrs. Paul c. Dan
iels, the latter in a frock of the
fashionable Navy blue with pale
pink flowers on her Navy blue hat
were in the gathering, as were the
ceremonials officer of the State
department, Mr.. Raymond T
Muir, Mrs. Randolph Huntington
Miner and Mrs. George c. Thorpe
The Deputy Collector of In
ternal Revenue and Mrs. Eldon P
King sat for some time on one Of
the sofas in the hall and Maj. Gen
and Mrs. H. Conger Pratt were
receiving a warm welcome, having
recently returned from southern
vacation. Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Burke. former United States Am
bassador to Chile and Mrs. Will
liam S. Culbertson, DR.. and Mrs
Charles H. McEnerney. the lattel
having pale green. very fine mesf
veil falling from her hat and tiee
loosely in front, which was very
becoming; Mr.. and Mrs. Edgal
Morris and Mr.. and Mrs. Jane!
M. Souby also were guests.