text: I ah ■%> I ■ v*® wWwfll ■B ’ „■&&> wHI M ‘WSF W JF > ww j * MnO i|79kA i ■F i'dHMIHn AljflL*”®-. - jfl *~*ifl K a Hk fc ■ ■ d W1 ■ fl ft > |'S \ Mk.4ft ’ |L <; ;; '9 'SWW 5 *’' L n > ~-M **' The Aga Khan arrived yesterday for a visit and left to right, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Woods Bliss, was the guest of honor last night at the home of Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. Buchanan and the Aga Khan, the Chief of Protocol and Mrs. Wiley Buchanan. EXCLUSIVELY YOURS Aga Khan Is Feted by the Buchanans At a Dinner Dazzling With Diamonds By BETTY BEALE Star Staff Writer The Aga Khan IV was honored last night at one of the most dazzling dinners ever held in Washington. The Chief of Protocol and Mrs. Wiley Buchanan had a party for 26, and one might say the Aga’s subjects will do exceedingly well if, when they present him with his weight in diamonds, they equal the quality on display last evening. THE ILLUSTRIOUS YOUNG MAN who didn’t touch a drop of wine or liquor all evening and who in the devout Moslem fashion prays five times a day—saw a group of elegantly jeweled women when he looked around the table. He also saw some sparkling personalities from Grande Dame Alice Longworth to the two beautiful young girls who were the right age for his highness. They were blond Prisca Bunau-Varilla, daughter of the French Ambassador, in an exquisite blue net French dress, and brunet Bonnie Buchanan, daughter of the hosts, in a luxurious red Fontana gown. The ranking couple present came from one of the countries with the greatest claim on the Aga. They were Iran Ambassador and Mme. Arda Ian. But to get back to the jewels. BRAZILIAN AMBASSA DOR Walther Moreira Salles escorted his wife who wore a huge magnificent marquise diamond on her finger, matching earclips and a pearl bracelet with matching diamond clasp. Atomic Energy Commissioner John McCone's wife, Rosemary adorned her short embroidered blue satin dress. Who wouldn't be filled with the urge to travel once you see Hartmann's "707" luggage... light, strong, elegant. It's the newest travel-ware of the jet age. The "707" is magnificently hand-crafted in nubby canvas and supple leathers. Choice of colors and sizes, prices from $34.95 to $77.95. Connecticut Avenue,  marquise drops separated by a brilliant white diamond and earrings to match. Mrs. Herbert May, escorted by Mr. May, accented her black satin gown with an insert of white satin with her fabulous necklace of immense cabuchon emerald drops and matching diamond and emerald clip. The set was once owned by a Maharajah who sold them to Cartier when he lost a fortune at Monte Carlo. She was also wearing a tremendous square cut diamond ring. Mrs. Robert Low Bacon topped her printed white satin gown with a diamond necklace with a big diamond pendant. Mrs. Randolph Burgess, wife of the American Ambassador to Russia, highlighted her red chiffon Paris dress with ropes of real pearls. Many of Helen’s jewels were stolen in Paris last year, including a diamond tiara. The Burgesses leave Washington today to return to Paris. THE EDMOND MONELLS (of Monell Metal fame) flew down from New York for the dinner and the tall, beautiful brunette Mrs. M. ornamented her yellow gold lame gown with a breath-taking diamond pin fashioned into a peacock perched on a circle. She also wore great big solitaire diamonds around her wrists. And to top it all, the hostess was sporting a big new diamond necklace that Wiley gave her last month to celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. When the extraordinary collection of "baubles" was called to Wiley’s attention, he remarked with a chuckle, "I should have had a couple of Pinkerton men here." NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV, no less, provided the first food served at the party. The 8 o’clock dinner began with cocktails and caviar—caviar sent to the Chief of Protocol after the Soviet Premier returned to Moscow. It had been kept on ice for such a special occasion. "It is all right for us to accept a modest amount of anything one can eat or drink or that wilt," said Wiley. The meal, cooked by the Buchanan chef, was a gusstatory joy. The gold-crested menus about the table told the guests they would have: Borscht à la Russe, lobster thermidor with cucumbers; Chateaubrian with braised endive and little potato balls, green salad, brie cheese and marquise au chocolat for dessert, followed by fresh fruit. At the end of the meal, the host rose to say a few words. Apropos of the young Aga’s first weighing-in for diamonds, he said, “Ruth and I have done our best tonight to add to his calorie count.” He told how impressed Vice President Nixon had been with his highness whom he had seen that morning. And noting Central Intelligence Director Allen Dulles’ presence at the table, he recalled a 1954 conference in Geneva when the prince’s late grandfather had called on Secretary of State. State Dulles. "Later," Mr. Dulles spoke at length, said Mr. Buchanan, "about the contribution your grandfather made in many worthwhile fields, and particularly in the cause of peace." He then called on all present to drink a toast to his highness and to the success of his trip here. IN REPLY, THE AGA whose visit to America is sponsored by the African Research Foundation, said that if this “one small scheme spread out over 20 million people” succeeds, it will benefit other people, too.... He also said he had just found out last night, that the question about his weight (in diamonds versus his grandfather’s) put to him at the National Press Club luncheon had come from Mr. Buchanan. “Next tipie, if Mr. Buchanan warns me,” he said, "I won’t report him to the Government as having briefed me in advance.” What’s his weight? It was 178 last June. There was dancing to Erwin Devron’s peppy rhythm after dinner, and whereas all- The First 1960 Imported Flannel Suit (Impeccable) personified!) Jelleff's ever-smart Suit Shop -L.V. jumps the fashion gun, but good! How wonderful to have next year's suit to wear through 's9's most festive holidays. And how you'll delight in the perfect tailoring of this easy classic; its fine attention to the most minute detail—from skirt lining to hand-bound button-holes. Sherry, winter green or grey; medium sizes 10 to 20; tall sizes 12 to 18. Jelleff Suits, Third floor, Str. Tailor-brookes, the suits truly in a class by themselves. Come see why! Sfc, fl ■, ■ ■ • -EeMk \ % it * m i* L WVIWL - ™ <*' wlw Hr Jl® ■'& F iHw Wilk T ® ftkf b'k 1 Ji ■W W flr. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert May exchange an amusing story at the dinner party last evening given by the Chief of Protocol and Mrs. Wiley Buchanan in honor of the Aga Khan.—Star Staff Photos by Rosemary. most everybody else took to the floor, the 23-year-old spiritual leader of 20 mil lion Ismaili Moslems devoted his time to talking about his plans for a cancer research program in Africa. "There is no place for the treatment of cancer between Rome and Johannesburg,” he said. The predominance of dif ferent kinds of the disease in Africa make it important, he feels, to provide research over there, and also to exchange, medical scholarships with this country. He is over here to instigate both programs. One can tell on a second's glance that the Harvard graduate of 1959 is a very dedicated young man who very sincerely wants to help his people. He thinks the first step is to improve their health. He recently com pleted and enlarged the hos pital in Nairobi which his grandfather started. WHEN URGED TO RELAX for a few minutes and enjoy a dance, he smiled and said what a rough time he had had from the press every time he appeared with a girl. “If I took her out once, they said I was going td marry her.” But before the evening was over he danced once with his hostess and once with Bonnie Buchanan, and quite expertly too. Dr. Michael Wood, execu tive director of ARF who has spent 13 years in Nairobi and also has operated at Dr. Albert Schweitzer’s hospital, was at the dinner and is traveling with the Aga on his tour to San Francisco. . .. Handsome Henry Munsen, who formerly lived here and is now a public relations executive in New York, was also there. So was New York Decorator Valerian Rybar who is doing over part of the Buchanans’ house. After dinner, Belgian Counselor and Mme. de Bassoni came by as well as Deputy Chief of Protocol Bob Corrigan and the Aga's young aide, Michael Curtis, a former British journalist who is now editor of African papers. The Aga planned to visit the Mosque this morning before his departure from Washington. He arrived in New York last week and will be in this country only 10 days. Miss Bacall To Be Honored At CARE Tea Miss Lauren Bacall, stage and screen star, will be guest of honor at a tea to be sponsored by CARE today from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Mayflower Hotel. Mrs. Fred M. Vinson, who is chairman of the CARE “Dollar Day” campaign to be held, early in December, is hostess for the tea. Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower is honorary chairman of CARE “Dollar Day” and Mrs. Richard Nixon is honorary vice chairman. Mrs. Russell Maxwell is vice chairman. Invited to the tea are Congressional wives, wives of members of the Cabinet and of the Supreme Court, and self-respecting women. For Christmas... 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The Adjutant General Corps The 100-year-old Cedar Inn, located on part of the Mt. Vernon plantation has been chosen for the forthcoming meeting of The Adjutant General's Officers Wives Club. Tuesday, December 1, will find members and friends gathering at the historic Inn at noon with Mrs. George Werner as chairman of host esses. Her committee is composed of wives of ranking members of the Comptroller Division. Army Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics Mrs. Lyman L. Lemnitzer and Mrs. George H. Decker were the honor guests at noon today of the Officers Wives Club. Deputy Chief of Staff. Staff, logistics when they met at the Army Navy Country Club. Mrs. Katherine Everheart, a member of the American Gemology Society, spoke on precious and semi-precious stones. Mrs. Floy A. Hanson and wives of officers of the Supply Directorate acted as hosts. Of Ambassadors from countries in which CARE has programs. Also expected are the 300 women who will serve as volunteers for the CARE "Dollar Day" campaign. Miss Bacall will come to Washington for the tea from Baltimore where she is starred with Sydney Chaplin in George Axelrod's new play, "Goodbye Charlie." 