The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1903-06-21
Has Not Abandoned Practice
Since His Accession.
LIKES AMERICAN GIRLS
Due Largely to His Influence that the
American Beautyis Such Sue
cess in Merry Old
England.
ByPAUL LAMBETH.
Special Gable to The Times Dispatch
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Special liable 10 me ilh1eS-OiSkdtSi'
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LONDON, June 20--Since hrs accession
10 the throne King Edwards keeping up
dis character as All inveterate dincr-out,
and when in town he very frequently
honors some old friends by dining at
their table.
Although these visits are quite private,
and are rarely mentioned in the Court
Circular. the etiquette of entertaining
royalty is always strictly observed.
Thus. a list of guests to be asked Is
Invariably submitted to His. Majesty, and
at table he IS served by his own servant
The presence of the King imposes
certain restraint on the company. and Mt
these dinner parties conversation never
becomes really general
The careful selection of guests and the
invariably tactful management OF the
Kings hosts and llostesses make the oc-
currence Of any sort OF awkward Incl
dent almost impossible.
The Kings partially for American wo-
men is we'll known, and it is largely due
TO his Influence that the American girl
has made such a brilliant success in
English society.
Among the American women who fire.
nuently entertain the King are the Dow
ager Duchess of Manches ter, Mrs. George
CORVALLIS West Glady Randolph Church-'
{lD. ana AILfiul' tfdS"l.
It was at Lady Randolph Churchills
that His Majesty, when Prince OF Wales,
met most of tho prominent Americans.
among whom he has SO many valued
friends.
Lady Somerset.
Lady Henry Somerset has reputation
IN both sides of the Atlantic as an en-
thusiastic social reformer and temper
ance advocate.
But 1t will be news to many that she
has histrionic abilities of no mean orte-,
and enjoys a practical Joke IN Wh'ch theS
can be displayed.
An amusing anecdote Is being told OF
her ladb'ship's talent for harmless fun
of this kind.
Some years ago she and her cousin,
Lady Dudley. personated two French
ladies so we'll that they actually Imposed
on the servants at Eustnor Castle, Lady
Somersets own seat.
Lady Henry Somerset arrived one day
with Lady Dudley, and they pretended to
be simple French tourists desiring to In
spect the interior of the mansion.
Lady Henry wore a veil, carried lors-
nette, talked French and signed the visi-
tors book in the name of "Duchesse dc
Montmorency.
The housekeeper, who felt annoyed that
tho fine paintings were not admired by
,he} French visitors to the extent she
ieiought they deserved. was not favor
.sably impressed by the s"Duchesse" and
her companion.
Even a tip of $3.50 did not placate the
worthy woman, and she afterwards re-
marked TO her mlstress "That Duchess
de. Montmorency Is a disagreeahle crea-
tIre.'
Divinely Tall.
A wedding that Is honored by the pres
ence of tho King and Queen Is very nat
urally very smart function indeed.
The first nuptial ceremony thus dfstin-
Ruished since the Kings accession was
that of Mr.. Robin Duff and Lady Juliet
1owther, who were married few days
ago.
The brides mother, the beautiful Lady
de Grey, has long been great friend OF
both tho King and Queen, and the bride
groom, who Is lieutenant In tho Second
Life Guards, is remotely connected with
the royal family through his knsman tho
Duke of Fife, who Is. OF course. the hus-
band Of Princess Louise Of Wales.
Lady Juliet is very handsome, and, like
her mother. "divney tall.
She has not been very long In society.
having made. her debut as n bridesmaid
x at the marriage of.Lady Peggy Primrose.
Lord Roscbdry's daughter, to the Earl
OF Crewe, last year. but she has been a
most pronounced success.
Her many accomplishments and ex9uis-
Beauty and amiability, have secured her
an unrivaled position among society girls.
Tho bridal dress was made In Paris, and
had several original features.
Altogether the Duff-Lowther function
was the wedding of this season OF smart
weddings
Still Beautiful.
Tho Marchioness of Londonderry. wife
OF the Minister OF Education. who has
TOD l.,- Irtl, nd. 10 ct ans
Of the representative beautiful women OF
England, although she Is the mother of q
married son and daughter and was re-
Gently made a grandmother
An incompatible hostess, brilliant
conyersationalst, and gifted with a clever
pen, Lady Londonderry takes first place
among the great ladies of London society
She takes an active part In politics--oi
the social side of them-and her politica
entertainments arc equally famous as thu
more private functions she presides over
Lady Londonderry was formerly {
graceful and untring horsewoman, bu
since rather serious spill in Hyde Parl
two years ago she is now never seen II
the saddle.
Gallant Highlander.
One of the most interesting in the mul
titude of smart weddings which is
feature OF the present season Is that o
Miss Doris Tattersall, to a gallant Scot
fish officer Identenant-colonelK elham,
the Highland Light Infantry.
In the great majority Of these functions
by the way. the bridegroom Is soldier
which circumstance is perhaps connecte
with the return OF the veteran army fror
South Africa
Mrs. Kelham Is. OF course. member q
the world famous horse-dealing famil,
her father being the present head of I'll
firm Mr.. Edmund Somerville Tattersal
There has been quite dynasty 9
Tattersals. for the business was founde
as long ago as 1866 by Richard Tattersal
who was stud groom TO The Duke {
Kingston. and the reigning chief is ED
mund ~"
He succeeded his father. Edmund III.
in 1898. and continues worthiy to uphol
the great traditions of the famous "col
ner." the worlds foremost horse-mart
His pretty daughter is now the wife
the commander OF one OF the smarte!
lire regiments In the British army.
He was made commander of the Bat
for his services In South Africa, whel
eaf ,....ritn,, forroaS fiart NJ fl,n, iis,b