The Minneapolis journal., 1906-11-18
CURRENT SOCIAL CHAT
AT NATIONS CAPITAL
The Engagement Of Polly" Morton Peases Washington
Folk-A Real Prince Coming Over to Look for an
American Bride-Ths Retirement of Sir Mortimer
s and Lady Durand ..y. ~. ..2s. -s..s IL

Washington, Nov. 1.-THE announce
ment Of Miss ssPoily'' Morton's en-
gagsment was received with much in
terest in Washington, where that
frankly engaging young woman is hap
PLY remembered. "Polly' Morton g
debut was made in this city less than
three years ago, and from the date Of
her appearance she enjoyed the gayest
sort of good time. Bright and UNI
affected, of a. happy and Kindly dispo
sition, she en- listed the admiring atten-
tion sof even t,he most casual acquaint-
anee, "Polly" Morton's bow and
smile would have made her rich had
she been the poorest of the poor. AS it
was, it won her friends by the score
went. ...,>. =, ,-@
Her smart little trap; with "Polly"'
at the reins and ller pet poodle, fluffy
little bunch of W hite fur, at her side,
was a familiar sight in the streets dur
ing her residence In this city. Further
more, ''Polly' Morton knew how to
dress. Of rose-l eaf complexion, with
twinkling brown eyes and wayward
masses Of curly golden hair, she was
sh aas sPwnad smiling n fro astshiRg shdsgf
hats. Altogether, Miss Pauline Morton
gave every eviden ce that she had a
fairy god1nother of generosity quite
infinite Withal, the young woman en-
joYed the general reputation of being
quite unspoiled, tribute to her char
acter that older and more experienced
folk might well look upon with envy.
She was presented to Washington So
ciety, few months after her gradua-
tion from fashionable school in Chi
cago, and her fathers acceptance Of q,
position in President Roosevelt's cabi-
net. The presentation took place at
ans afternoon reception in the hand
some home Of the late Senator Quay,
which the Morton family occupied dur
ing Paul Morton IS short term of service
asssecretary of the navy. The affair
was one of the most brilliant of that
season, brass buttons and gold lace on
the uniforms of the officers of both
army and navy, but principally the lat.
beEng. Miss Morton was the recipient
Of more attention that one season.. than
frequently falls to the lot Of important
women in a whole lifetime.
Mrs. Morton and Miss Morton have
been abroad the past summer and only
returned lately The lucky man to
win this well-endowed bride is Hopkins
Smith II. Of New York, the SON of J.
Hopkins Smith. retired capitalist,
9Fuo Is "Ul Ill ullJ1lUuS. ne Is QlmSolI
the. treasurer Of large financial insti:
BUTTON. He is a Harvard graduate,
member of many clubs and an enthu.
siastic yachtsman. His greatest public
exploit was the winning of the kaiser's
cup at Kiel three years ago, when in
his his racing yacht, Uncle Sam, he sailed
away from all yachts of Europe: and
The wedding will probably be bril-
liant event Of the coming season in the
metropolis. The Mortons are occupy.
ing the New York home of Secretary
and Mrs. Elihu Root.
Prince Francis of Teck, the brother
OF the princess of Wales, is to be the
distinguished guest of the coming win
ter IN Washington, according to letters
be taken in the princes visit owing
to the fact that he has recently had
the great good fortune to be selected
BY Mr. and Mrs. Won Andre as their
heir, which causes him to be one of
the most eligible titled bachelors In
England. Mrs. Won Andre is sister
OF Mrs. Cbauncey NJ. Depew and is
was a frequent guest of the Depews
at the Corcoran house on LAFAYETTE
square.
.Altho not stipulated in the generous
bequest of the Andres, it is understood
that they favor an American alliance
for the prince, so that his coming viii
be the signal for every desi signing
mama at the. capital to shower him
with attentions. It would be interest
ing to discover whether the settlement
Of this generous income on Prince Fran
els had any ulterior motive behind it,
and if the Andres were campaigning
for "a husband for. Miss Anna. Depew
Paulding, whose matrimonial attempt
was the source of much gossip here sew
eraI years ago at the time of her en-
gagement to young .Edie of the navy.
John R. ,Edie was the devoted suitor