The Washington times., 1905-07-16
Was a Strong Fayorite in
Washington Society.
FRIEND OF MISS ROOSEVELT
Her Marvellous Social Success-News of
Her Prospective Marriage of
Wide Interest.

Srdnd1n, OF England, OF especial inter-
est here to other than the theater habi-
Tue who know her simply clever
actress.
When il Washington winter before
last, Miss Barrymore accepted an In
vitation to large dance at the New
Willard. She sat next but one to Miss
Roosevelt at the supper which followed.
From that time dates a warm friend
ship between the Presidents daughter
and the young actress, and favor for
her at the American court.
Many prominent people of this city
have entertained Miss Barrymore. 1t
is in London. however. that she be-
camo most popular socially. her sue
cess there being almost phenomenal
Literary people abroad have especially
sought her society.
Literary House Party.
During her present visit to England
she has been one Of large house party
of literary people at the home of J. M
Barrie, near Farnham, Surrey. A week
ago she attended the great ball given
by the Duchess OF Sutherland, and was
constantly admired for her grace and
beauty.
The nobility have We'd with one an
other in entertaining this simple. gifted
American actress Wherever she goes.
in what ever part OF the world, her
social success is astonishing.
The Duke and Duchess of Manchester
have given several nota bic fetes IN her
honor. In New Yorw's and Phila delphfa' s
exclusive inner circle, no one holds
better place than does Ethel Barrymore.
At all the fashionable resorts along
the New England coast this lucky girl
is known and admired and beloved
She spends much of her time during the
heated term with her uncle, John Drew,
at his summer home. and Is at all times
surrounded by a circle of admirers.
Does Not Love Stage.
The wonder Is then that this singular
social success should not have interfer
ed with the professional life of the
actress. Miss Barrymore confesses to
a dislake for both acting or stage lite.
Her announcement from London that
she will not leave the stage even after
her marriage bellies this statement.
Those who know her best believe she
yet looks for greater triumph profes-
sionally than she has yet achieved, and
will willingly retire at the summit of
Her gowns. long, sweeping. flmy,
graceful creations. combined with ex-
tremely large hats, long wells, tied
chaIant air are all made note OF and cul-
| tivated by the girls of London society,
as well es by those of this country. Her
| inirnitable drawl has been generally
| Initiated by the younger set OF society
girls
Unlike most women Of the stage there
is nothing sensational about Miss Bar
! rymores courtShfp and enEf cement. Her
close friends and those of Captain Gra-
ham have long known Of their attach
ment and believed them engaged Both
rumor was made public through the
press. Miss Barrymore end her fiance
| then decided that formal publication
| had better be made
A Promising Writer.
Captain Graham is the second son OF
| Sir Henry Graham. K. c. b. and is just
| thirty years old. Miss Barrymore is
probably five years his Junior.
| He was formerly in the Coldstrea m
Guards For more than five years he
was on .he staff of Lord Minto governor
general of Canada. He IS at present
| private secretary TO Lord Rosebery, and
much Interested in politics.
He makes his home in London at pres
ent, and IN that part of the house
| parliament devoted to the upper house
| holding an official position. occupies
magnificent residence, which is part of
| the building
AS a writer. Captain Graham is said
to give great promise. 1t was through
| his smart and poetic verses that Miss
| Barrymore drst knew and admired him.
| They met in London upon her second
visit there about eight years ago. They
| have been good friends ever since. Cap
tain Graham dedicated his .'Misrepre-
sentative Men" to her. the inscription
| being: These verses are gratefully dedt-
Gated to Miss Ethel Barrymore. In a
dedicatory poem he says:
| For what more happiness fnsures
Than work in service such yours
Ceremony in America.
It is Miss Barrymore's desire to be
married In America, probably in New
York In this event her eldest brother.
| Lionel Barrymore, will give her away.
II she chooses, it will be q magnificent
event. with the largest representation of
! society people ever seen at an American
wedding, and the gifts will be worthy a
| queen.
1t is probable, however. that she will
| attempt to make the event a quiet one
| The date for the marriage is not yet
set. but will probably take place late
next winter or early next spring.
The date set for Miss Barrymores re-
turn to America is the last of August
She will go directly to San Francisco
where she will open In Sunday" At
ter her season there. she will come on
Theater In Alice, SIT by the Fire" one
Of Barrie's new productions. She will
take the same rolo played by EIler
| Terry.
The BarrymoSes are a family of ac-
| tors. They will all be in the New York
cast with Ethel Barrymore Lionel Bar.
| rymore will take the star part in Bar.
| ries one-act comedy, ''Pantaloon >
which will proceed. Alice, Sit by the
| Fire" Jack Barrymore will take the
part Of the young lover
This latter star of the family is sait
TO press closely upon the heels of hi,
uncle. John Drew. for stage fame. Mr.
Frohman predicts a big future for him