New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-11-11
TIE CHAMBERLAIN-ENDICO WEDDlhG'
TO TAKE PLACE PROBABLY on THURsDAY-THE

TO TAKE PLACE PROBABLY ON THURSDAf-
CEREMONY TO BE A QUIET ONE
washington. Nov 10 specal.-The marriage OF
Miss May Endlcott the only daughter OF Mr. Cieve-
lands secretary of War, to Joseph Chamberlain, NJ p
which will take place some day next week, Is being
much discussed in official circles as 1t is the rst en-
eagemcnt contracted by member of the Cabinet set
under this Administration. Miss Lamar was married
to her cousin while her father held the Interior port
folio but the young people had been engaged for some
time before Mr. Lamar left the senate. Miss Enid
colts marriage on the other hand is the result OF her
fathers coming to Washington 10 live.
Miss Endicott is attractive girl, Of medium
height with q slender figure. light brown hair and
eyes, and bright complexion OF very English type.
She is somewhat reserved in her manner and does not
make friends easily but she has been noted In wash
ngton society for her tact, and has made decidedly
favorable impression upon everybody she has met.
She Is brilliant conversaOnalst and IS exception
ally well read for young lady and she speaks French
fueny.
Mr.. Chamberlain IS the velknown Radical mem
Der Of Parliament for Birmingham. who president
Of the Board Of Trade, and member of Mr.. Glad
stones second Cabinet Last winter. IT will be
membered. he sent to Washington by the Queen as
the principal plcnpOteniisry behalf Of the British
Government 10 negotiate fisheries treaty.
Mr. Chamberlain IS wealthy his income being estr
mated at $4,000 year. principally derived from tho
control Of patents for the manufacture Of wood screws,
lie Is fifty years Old but docs look to be mli
than thirty-fvc, ard IS most agreeable companion.
lie is the possessor OF handsome house Birding
ham, where he raises Of the finest orchids grown
I'm England and a mansion in the fashionable quarter
of London. Mr. Chamberlain could undoubtedly be a
peer If he had any desire for a coronet but he doubt
less prefers a seat I'm the lower house. especially
his friends believe that lie IL destined to gain still
higher political honors.
when Mr.. Chamberlain here last winter he
made much Of socially. round OF dinners was
given I'm his honor, the best houses thrown open
TO him. and he entertained avishly in return. If
frequent guest at the house OF the Secretary OF
War whore the beauty and accomplishments of Miss
Endicott made great impression upon him. But Il
at grand ball gwen last winter at the British
Legation. at which Mr. Chamberlain the central
figure that society first had fits eyes opened to the
true state of affairs. The British Commoner paid
most marked attention to the secrc-
taTy's daughter. and II IS tho common
rumor now that they pliShted their troth
Of their engagement has been common talk ever
since, but the fact has always been strcnuously
denied by tho Endcott family until last Tuesday,
when Mrs Endcott made formal announcement Of 1t
to a few intimate friends
The date Of the marriage has not been definitely
fixed but 1t Is likely that the ceremony will take
place next Thursday Owing to the recent death
Of the secretarys father and 10 the fact that the
family IS stll in mourning, the wedding viii be
quiet one, and the only invited guests will be the
President aud Mrs. Cleveland, the members Of the
Cabinet aud their wives, and few relatives
from Boston and salem. The ceremony Will probably
take place at the home Of the Secretary I'm Sixteenth
ST., this city: and even II 1t IS a church wedding,
there will be bridesmaids. Mr.. Chamberlain is
expected TO arrive at New York on the Aurana this
evening. He VIII proceed at once 10 Washington,
where all details will be arranged. After the marriage
tho bride and groom will spend month In travelling
in this country. and will then sail for England.
The Endicoits belong TO the best blood in New
England The Sccrefaly's grandfather, Jacob Crown
inshiod, Secretary Of the Navy under Jefferson,
and Mrs. Endcott Is q daughter Of George Peabody,
tho millionaire banker and philanthropist ON her
fathers Side Mlss Endcott is direct descendant
of John Fndlcott. the first colonial Governor OF
Massachusetts, and through both her father and mother
Miss EndcOtt IS related 10 tho same Putnam families
from which the famous Revolutionary hero,
General Israel Putnam.
Mr. Chamberlain has been twice married and has
a son OF about the same age Mlss EndicOtt