Evening star., 1960-09-29

dent, Mr.. o. I. Hauge, who
acted for President Clarence
E. Meyer who Is in Europe,
explained in his official greet
ings that the boat ride was
arranged to Introduce a note
of informality into your
crowded schedule; to provide
an hour for relaxation among
friends"
Mr.. Hauge also noted that
the occasion had symbolic
significance, too, because 100
years ago the first japanese
envoy to the United States
proceeded up the Potomac,
enroute to Washington. In
his diary, Mr.. Hauge con-
tinued, the Ambassador made
special note Of the large
white house on the hill
overlooking the river which
was pointed out as the home
OF the United States first
President.
In responding, the Crown
Prince expressed his pleasure
at the evidences of warm
friendship for Japan and said
he was very happy to join
in the celebration of the
centennial of diplomatic re-
lationS between his country
and the United States.
Join in Buffet Lunch
The royal couple and a
few Of the official guests had
luncheon in a breeze-swept
corner Of the ship, but not
until they had served them
selves from the long buffet
table.
Both the Crown Prince and
Princess declined to have
their plates brought to their
table, preferring to make
their selections - American
style - from a menu includ-
ing slices of roast beef and
ham, tossed salad, roquefort
cheese, olives, celery and a
variety of sweets with coffee.
First, however, they walked
the full length of the dining
salon and back, stopping oc-
casionally to speak with one
or more of the guests.
Princess Michiko wore a
Western style two-piece dress
of white brocade with a
wave" design which she had
chosen especially for the
nautical journey. Her turban
was of aqua with contrasting
colors of lavender and soft
gray and her jewels included
a three-Strand pearl neck
lace, pearl earrings and a
pearl bracelet.
A white bag and white
pumps completed her ensem-
BILE and despite her high
heels, she walked a consider
able distance about the
grounds after her arrival at
Mount Vernon.
Places Wreath at Tomb
The couple babe farewell
to their hosts before dis
embarking at Mount Vernon
where they went directly to
the Tomb of Washington for
a ceremonial wreath placing.
During their tour of the
mansion, the Prince showed
special interest in two rare
silver sperm oil lamps and
asked if it were possible to
get reproductions. (Appar-
emily none are available on
the market.)
Eight japanese officers in
a party of foreign students
from the Naval Intelligence
School who chose yesterday
to visit Mount Vernon had
an unexpected thrill just be-
fore the royal couple de-
parted for Washington.
Impromptu arrangements
were made to present the
japanese to their Imperial
HighnesSes and the couple
questioned their countrymen
at length about their studies
and stay in the United States.
Four-year-old Jeanne Ma
rie Johnston, a little red
haired visitor from Chicago,
also was presented to the
couple, but was too shy to
respond to questions. even
when the Princess leaned
down so they could be a little
closer.
One of the most excited
guests on the Potomac River
cruise was Miss Kyoko Masu-
jima, a Japanese student
now enrolled here at the
Hannah Harrison School of
Practical Nursing. Kyoko
wore her finest kimona for
the occasion.
United States Ambassador
to Japan Douglas Macarthur
II and japanese Ambassador
and Mrs. Asakai were in the
group which had luncheon
with the Prince and Princess.
In addition to Mr.. and Mrs.
Hauge, the VIP table also
included Assistant Secretary
of State for Far Eastern
Affairs and Mrs. Graham
Parsons, Mrs. Lyman Lem
nitzer. Deputy Chief of Pro-
tocol Clement E. Conger, and
Special Adviser to the Crown
Princes Household Shinzo
Koizumi.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eric Johnston
and Mr.. and Mrs. Francis B.
Sayre, were among members
of the society in the receiving
line.