The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-11-13

Philippe. Ftancos-d'A ssise- Marie Michel
Gabriel Gonzaga, as his name Is given IN
The Almanac do Gotha, Is thrce years
younger. They are the SONS of Prince
Gaston. Cor,te d'Eu, and their grand
father was Prince Louis. Due de No.
mours, second son OF Louis Philippe
The Duc d'Orlcans tho head OF the fans
ily, ls the grandson OF Louis Phillippn's
eldest son, Ferdinand. Both are officers
f In the Austrian army, and both are young
and dashing.
AS they arc travelling incosnito, no of1l--
clal recognition will be taken OF their
presence Mt the capital. but society
promises to be ever mindful Of their cx-
sistence and OF thelr royal blood. a.
Countess do Arolke Heitfeld Is scheduled
for Christmas visit to her mother
Madame I3onaparte, and Will be Joined
later by the Count, who is we'll rennen-
bered here as a member of the diplomatic
corps some years ago.
Another American Countess who Will
spend part OF the winter In Washing
ton, was formerly Miss Garcia Living
ston, a member OF the old Livingston
family of New York. AS Countess Henri
de Laugler vliars she has been a leader
In the beau monde OF Paris, where she
occupies a magnificent residence on the.
Boulevard st. GERMAN. Accompanied
by the Count. she will be welcome
acquisition to the smart set, among whom.
they already have many friends.
The coming OF Vladimir de Paehmann
November 18th is much anticipated
event In the musical circles. The pro.
gramnc win be devoted to the music Of
Chopin In the Interpretation OF which
dc Pachmnnn is at his best.
This week Ada Rehan in the School
for Scandal, has been the attraction
par excellence at the New National
Toilette was playing the part OF Lady
Teasle's maid gave national interest
to tho performance. that was especially
noticeable on election night.
The marriage OF Misc Margaret c..
1iohler and DR.. Edward Allen Pease, OF
Boston, which took place November 18th,
at the home OF the bride. In Pittsburg.
was attended By a number of prominent
by Miss Althea Mohler, who. It will be
remembered, was also maid Of honor for
Miss Rebecca Knox, whose marriage was
Of such a recent date that the honey
moon was Abbreviated In order that Mr..
and Mrs. Tindle might attend the we'd
ding Of their friend. Both couples left
later for the Virginia Hot Sprtgs. where
they fell Into the hands OF friends. and
are being entertained TO the point Of
boredom. II
q Another wedding OF interstate interest
is that OF Miss Iva Mac Gibson. of Rome,
Ga, and Mr.. John c. Reese, which is
announced to take place November aoth
at the home OF the brides mother. Mrs.
M. Dc Journette Gibson. Mfr. Reese is
a Washington correspondent and the
private secretary for Representative Mad
dox.
Mr.. and Mrs james Holdsworth Cor
ton at their home on @ street on the
evening OF November nth, to follow the
marriage ceremony OF their daughter,
Miss Esther Gordon, and Mr.. cuthbcrt
Powell Alinnegerode. a feature OF the
evening will be the reassembling Of old
families whose members have been promi-
nent IN the social life OF the capital for
several generations.
The sixty couple cotilion, which will be
given early In December will witness ans
other such gathering, as admission to
this select dancing club Is supposed to be
by grace of having Was hing ton as
birthplace and the gentle manners OF
ones paren IS. The membership is by in
,vitatlon, and is In charge OF a committee
representing the old resident set. with the
chairman. Mrs. Charles H. Campbell,
daughter of Admiral Porter.
That an American boy OF twelve years
should be invited to collaborate with
royalty In writing grand opera, Is pleasant
news to many people on this side but
especially is it q source Of pride to resi-
dents of Chicago and Washington. where
the lad and his fiddle playing are we'll
known. 1t was during the first Nc
Kinley} administration when Lyman j.
Gage, then Secretary Of the Treasury.
discovered FlorIzel Reuter-, and. believ-
ing that the lad would prove another
PagininI, offered to educate him abroad.
Pending the arrangements for a trip,
that was to extend over two years, Mr..
Gage introduced his protcse to FASH
ionable Washington audience. Tho pro-
gramme given by the young vIrtuoso was
a marvel to the musical world. and the
recital. an important event OF the social
season.
Now comes the announ cement that
Queen Carmen Sylvia, OF Ro,mania, has
personally requested Florlzel to write
the full musical score for the grand
opera she has just completed. and in
which she pictures the Intensely dramatic
scenes in the career Of. the Maid OF
Orleans.
Though not so personally in touch with
Washington life, another lad Of tender
years is the object OF deep Interest here
because OF his unusual atta!nments
refer TO Guy Carlton Holt. OF Long
Island, whose up-to-date version Of A1er-
chant of Venice Is entitled THE Mer-
chant OF New York." and brings In such |
characters as Andrew Carnegie, Mark
Twain, and Mr.. Dooey.
GRACE PORTER HOPKINS,
LEXINGTON, VA.
Special to The Times Dispatch.)
Z LEXINGTON. VA. Nov. 12.t-Mr. and
Mrs. James w. Englcman, of near Alone,
Rockbrdge county. have Issued invita-
tons to the marriage OF their daughter,
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