Evening star., 1951-09-27
Society News:
Brilliant Reception Held
Honoring Italian Premier

Signora de Gasperi wore black
with a flesh-color chiffon scarf
about her shoulders and the
hostess was in black lace strapless
bodice, made over flesh color with
full black faille skirt, and about
her shoulders pale pink tulle
scarf
Scarves were much in evidence
and were needed in the patio
and terrace, where bars were set
up and champagne with delicious
cakes and cheese sticks were
served. Signora Serri, wife of the
secretary of the Embassy, had a
cape Of f1ame-colored uncurled
ostrich which matched her dress.
She was enthusiastically talking
about their proposed trip across
the continent and her great thrill
at seeing Arizona, which was the
place of all others in this country
which interested her in her
geography lessons in school. Sig
nora Luciolli: wife of the Coun-
selor, who was seldom far from
the door of the larger drawing
room, wore a deep scarf of white
over her crimson frock.
Dinner guests had scarcely left
when others arrived for the re-
lception. The dean of the diplo-
matte corps and Mrs. Munthe de
Morgeastierne were among the
earlier arrivals. She wore strap
less gown ol black velvet, the skirt
having inserts of black tnlle, and
about her shoulders she had a
Ipale pink chiffon scarf. Ambas-
Isador and Lady Franks also
were early arrivals. the latter
in most becoming gown of shell
pink chiffon, the skirt accordion
|pleated and the bodice embroi-
|dered in Sequins and rhinestones
and about her shoulders a match
ing chiffon scarf
The French Ambassador was
without Nine. Bonnet, who went
to New York to bid farewell to
the Gen. of the French Army
and Nine. de Lattre de Tassigny
and their party Also alone was
the Turkish Ambassador, Nine.
Erkin. having been back in this
country such a short a time. The
French Ambassador stayed some
time and after the receiving line
had dispersed he and his host
were in deep and earnest con-
versation on the terrace.
Also lingering until later hour
was the Greek Ambassador, Mr..
Athanase Politis who told in
glowing terms of his father, now
81, who is flying to the United
States for his first visit in this
country. He sent the Ambassador
letters of approval from several
doctors before the Ambassador
would consent to his flying. The
senior Mr.. Politis learned to speak
Spanish at the age of rs. Now
he is growing proficient in Eng
lish.
The company was small last
evening as less than 200 were
invited. Among those from the
Congress were Senator and Mrs.
Pat McCarran and Representa-
tive Victor L. Anfuso from Brook
lyn. The administrator of the
Economic Sterilization Agency
and Mrs. Eric Johnston were I'M
the patio for some time and
stopped to chat in the drawing
room as they left.
The Luxembourg Minister and
Nine. LeGallais were there. She
was in a very becoming pale blue
satin strapless dress and also wore
a matching scarf. The Iceland
Minister and Mrs. Thor Thors
were others from the diplomatic
corps present last evening.
There were few Of the Armed
Forces of the United States in the
group but among them were Rear
Admiral and Mrs. Thomas Joseph
Kelly telling of the wonderful trip
in South America from which they
recently returned.
Signor Luigi BarZini held court
with the press having come with
the Prime Minister'S party repre-
senting the Italian press. |