The Washington herald., 1906-11-13
In THE SOCIAL WORLD
Miss Kathleen Clayton and
Arthur Grant-Duff Wed.
NO CARDS FOR THE CEREMONY
Family of the bridegroom in Deep
EourninE-Dipiomats Entertain at
Theater Parties - Mr. and Mrs.
Thomas f. walsh Return to wash
ingtOn for the Coming Winter.

Tie marriage Of Miss Kathleen Clayton
Youngest daughter CT Mr.. and Mrs. Powell
Clayton. Of Arkansas. the former lat,
Ambassador to Mexico. to Mir. Arthur
Grant-DuT. Of the British diplomatic ser
vice, took place yesterday afternoon a,
the home Of the brides sister. the Bar
oIess Moncheur, wife OF the Minister from
Belgium.
Owing TO the bridegroom's family beins
in deep mourning, no cards were issued
Ccr the ceremony. which was witnessed by
less than tw0score people, including tht
British Ambassador and staff. the mem
bers OF Baron Moneheur's official family
and the most intimate friends cf the bride
in diplomatic and resident circles.
The drawing-room Of the legation was
Undeco.ated, save for a banking Of palm:
and white chrysanthemums at its nortf
end. where the bridal party stood for tht
short service, which was. read by Rev. c
Ernest Smith, d. D., rector of St. Thomas
Episcopal Church.
Miss Clayton entered the drawing
with her father and Miss Grace Thomp
son. of ST. Louis. the latter being her only
attendant She was Joined at the imprO
v.sed altar by the bridegroom. with Hon
Roland Lindsay Of the British Embassy
as best man.
The brides gown was Of white crepe
&c chine made in Empire effect. and un-
trimmed except for many folds Of white
satin. which finished the bottom Of the
skirt and formed a girdle about the
waistline. The top Of the gown was fin
ished in beautiful Brussels lace, whicf
also entered into the formation Of The
fUI sleeves, ending at the elbow. where
they We're net by the gloves. A tuIe
veil. fastened by a coronet Of orange
blossoms. and a large bouquet of white or
chids and rosebuds completed the simple
anG very becoming costume.
Miss Thompson also wore white crepe
de chine, with skirt and bodice adorned in
appliques of white lace. with high white
satin girdle, and carried bridesmaid roses.
Immediately surrounding the bridal
party and The first 10 offer congratula-
tlons. IN addition TO the brides parents,
We're the Belgian Minister and Baroness
MoncheUr Mrs. Samuel q. Jones, also a
sister. and her sister-in-laU. Mrs. Powell!
Clayton, jr., formerly Miss Mamie Lang
horne, of this city, and the British Am
bassadcr and Lady Durand who repre-
senJed the. bridegroom's family
During the informal reception follow
ing the ceremony. tea was served in the
diniEg-room, which, Ike the drawing
room. was decorated in palms and chrys-
anthemums
Mr. and Mrs. Grant-Duff left early in
the evening for Baltimore. where they
will pass a few days. and later viii make
a short visit 90 Richmond They will re-
turn 10 Washington before sailing for
England, November ..
sin. Grant-DJh is the son OF the late
Sir MOntstuart Grant-Duff. Of Lexington
Park. Colchester. whose death occurred
last summer. He first met his bride while
serving as secretary OF the British Lega-
ton IN Mexico. when Mr.. Clayton was
Ambassador TO the same country from the
United States. The course Of true love
did not run 50 smoothly for this couple as
for Miss Charlotte Clayton and the Baron
MonCheUr, whose marriage took place IN
Mexico after q short and ardent wO0ing.
Baron Noncheur then being Belgium 6
representative in Mexico.
The engagement Of to-day's bride and
bridegroom was announced for the last
time in June. with the much troubled ro-
nance ending In yesterdays ceremony.
The bridegroom was q short time ago ap-
pointed Minister tC Cuba. but owing 10 the
disturbed condition OF that republic. win
be unable to present his credentials for
the present. ana may consequently be
given a new post on the expiration Of his
present leave OF absence With a view
TO making her residence in Havana Miss
Clayton got trOusseaU, composed largely
Of delicate vOiles. chiffons, and innumer-
able OTgandie and white gowns which
under the sudden change OF plan. had 20
be supplemented by a second assortment
Of heavier fabrics for the climate of her
bridegroom s native land.