The times., 1898-08-11
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Curzon formerly Miss Mary Letter, Of |
Dupont Circle. TO a seat beside her hus- |
band on the throneT of the great Moguls. |
makes it interesting to know just what !
honors are in store for her when Lord Ell |
gin retires. sc
Although the wife of the viceroy of In
dia she will not in any way represent |
the queen of England but will be treated
with all the Difference that the Eastern
court can bestow.
She will be entitled to cher excellency."
When she drives she is accompanied by
four Sink lancers of the viccroy's body
guard. magnifcently mounted and uni
formed in scarlet and gold She receives
the homage of native princess, who pay
it in garments of brocaded satin, wear
ing uncut jewels. worth a kings ran
som. If in return she condescends to
touch the hilt of their swords they are
more than honored. She receives royal
ties from every court in Europe on the
familiar terms of a hostess Such is her
state that she makes no visits. except TO
the wife of the commander In chief and
the lieutenant governor of Bengal.
Nor is she supposed to receive her visi-
tors, merely inscribng their names in a
book which IS left for The purpose at the
door Of government houses. No woman
in India. and. of course, no man remains
seated in room where she is standing.
The vice royal palace is a bewildering
maze of snowy marble with archways
supported on pillars OF malachite, cor
nGti1n and ilHp Tbar1
tiful exo1cs and a fairlylike court in
closed from the world where fountains
tinkle and where Mrs. Curzon NAV listen
10 t"e music OF gorgeous featured song
sters. And all this is only the beginnine
of the oriental splendor that will fan to
the lot of the Washington girl who will be
the wife of the viceroy of India.
NOW that the Right Honorable Horatio
David Davies has decided to visit Amert-
ca 1t is to be hoped that no prophetic
bells viii ring out for him as they did
for his renowned predecessor. Dick Whit
tington. Turn back turn back. Lord
mayor or London" We have had lords
and plenty to see us. but America has
had until now no chance 10 extend ire
hospitality 10 a lord mayor of London
Town. and disappointment would be
Keenly felt. We have British authority
for it that Mr.. Davies, London's present
lord mayor. and his daughter, Miss Da-
Vies. viii sail for New York on the steam-
snip Ieutonlc on August Is for a shor.
Visit 10 our shores. Wind weather and
prophetic church bells permitting. his ex-
ceilency VIII get here in time to be en-
CURED IN the social vortex which will be
evolved for mis- enjoyment OF course ne
VIII come TO Washington. and being one
or the wisest men that ever wore the gor-
/ Seous ermine and Collar of the lord NAV
or 5 ONCE. he viii naturally go home and
! tell everybody that we have the most
beautiful city In the world. Mr.. Davies
| Is vigorously handsome man in his
| early mites, and is immensely rich He
is married and is the father Of seven chill
| dren, nearly all OF whom are grown.
| The engagement has been announced Of
| Miss Mabel Lloyd Jessup. daughter OF
! DR.. 7. c. Jessup. one OF the oldest and
most prominent residents of San Fran
! cisco. and Mr.. James K. Jones. jr. son of
Senator Jones of Arkansas.
The marriage Will take place in San
francisco in the Fall, probably in Octo-
! ber.
| Miss Jessup's accomp ishments include
music. literature, and art. and she has also
displayed histrionic talent of more than
1 usual order.
Mr.. Jones is a general favorite. both in
the social and business world. and is a
| lawyer by profession.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Burial Pike. the
| latter the daughter of Secretary and Mrs.
Alger. have returned from their honey
moon travels abroad.
Mr.. Sanders Garland is a guest at the
Waldorf, New York.
DR.. Gerry Morgan, OF Rhode Island Ave-
nue.. has returned to Washington after
a months sojourn among the White
Mountains. Mrs. Morgan returned as far
as Montclair. n. j.. where she will re-
main until nearly Fall.
The marriage of Miss Mertie Klock and
Mr.. Isaac G. Maus occurred Tuesday ev-
ening at Congress Street Mount Pleas
ant, Church. Rev. DR.. Harmon officiat-
ing. The bride wore white brocade trim
med with liberty silk and lace and car
ried bride roses. Mr. George VIII Cook
was the best man, and the brides sister.
Miss Hattie Klock, dressed in white o.
gand.e and carrying La France roses. was
bridesmaid. Messrs. c. Lee Bennett. Har-
ry Keller. William Sebastian, and WI
liam Preston were the ushers. After the
ceremony the bridal party were driven to
the home of the groom's parents. Mr..
and Mrs o. S. Maus. at Sligo, Montgom-
cry County, Maryland, where reception
was held.
Mrs. Maus was assisted In receiving the
guests by her niece, Miss Mae Wallace.
Mr. and Mrs. Maus will repain at Sligo
until late in the. Autumn when they ex-
pect to live in washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. T Luckett and their
son. Daniel, are spending week at the
Alvin House, Colonial Beach.
Mr. Samuel Wendell and his little
daughter, Mollie, have gone for SUM
mer jaunt to the Sugar Loaf Mountains
Misses Mildred and Dorothy Wilson are
guests of their aunt, Mrs. A. R. Rice,
at Rye Beach, N Y.
Mrs Alexander Legare is spending the
month at the Hot Springs of Virginia.
Mrs ]. Marshall Robinson and family
are passing the late Summer at White
Sulphur Springs.
Mrs. Beveridge and the Misses May ant
Julia Beveridge are occupying a cottage
at Saratoga. M
Nine Acosta and Miss Acosta are
among the prominent Washingtonians
at Buena Vista Springs.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Creeey. Miss Mary
Roach and Mrs M. Fenwick Smith arr
among the well-known Washngtonian:
now enjoying the sea breezes of Atlantic