Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-29


peeress has just handed over a goodly
check 10 provide clothing and GOALS
for some hundreds more Of London's
needy folk.
As regarding her own Christmas, tho
duchess will bring such Yuletlde gayety
as may be to her great stone mansion
In Curzon street. and II Is her ardent
hope that she viii have her two little
sons, the Marquis of Blandford and his
brother, Ivor with her there for the
day OF peace and good will" In that
case there will be a Christmas tree for
tho boys and any Of their young friends
who may happen to be In town; but
apart from this the duchess will make
no attempt whatever IN the way Of
Yuletide entertaining.
AS for the small Marlboroughs, who
have been staying OF late with their
aunt, Lady Gresley, they have already
made a tour OF the chief London shops
for the purpose OF selecting their
Christmas presents, and | saw them
both In Hamley's the other day, ac-
companied by an American woman
whom | did not recognize. Evidently
unconscious OF the dark cloud which Is
hanging over their home they were
taking a lively interest in the latest
miniature motor cars, flying machines
and so on. and the small Ivor an
nounced TO every one within hearing
that when he was a man he was GO
Ing to have a flying machine himself
like Santus-Dumont. These boys
worship their mother, but always have
been more or less afraid OF Abe duke.
WHAT HOPE WAS.
IInro hoe ko., ,v..o,o.a A.. ,,t.t.
mas day might find this noblemans
steps leading him toward the stately
mansion In Mayfair where his wife and
small sons will be spending the day,
but this is hardly likely. In spite OF
many invitations to pass the Yule-
tide at other country mansions. he has
practically decided to have a few men
friends with him at Blenheim, or, If
this program be not carried out to
spend the day IN London with his cou-
sin, winston Churchill, who has been
his guide, philosopher and friend all
through the recent matrimonial trou-
Bile, although not so long ago there
was anything but friendly feeling be-
tween the two men,
1t Is said, by the way that II was
at Winston Churchil's suggestion that
the duke recently decided to let Blen-
helm palace at the earliest opportuni-
~, and rumor says too, that OF all the
humjlstions which the Duchess Of
Marlborough has had TO bear since first
she decided to break with her hus-
band, this decision OF the dukes Is
the one that has cut most deeply. She
was so proud OF Blenhelm, and a little
proud, too, Of the fact that notwth-
standing all the vlclssitudes OF the
MaPlhnHpnYnhg hn Ia. 81 ,.la
has never been allowed 10 pass into the
Philistine hands OF tenant, and II is
especially CALLING 10 her 90 think that
her beautiful private rooms In the pal
ace, which a great French artist came
especially from Paris 10 decorate. may
be occupied by the wife OF some South
African millionaire.
In fact, Immediately on hearing Of the
dukes intention TO let Blenheim, the
duchess gave orders that her boudoir
furniture was 10 be sent to her az sun
derland House. and under tho dlrec-
ton OF London firm II arrived there
last week. There Is little doubt that
II the duchess could also transport her
romantic American Bower her quaint
boat house with its tiny red barges, and
her favorito pleasure srots away from
Blenheim palace and thus prevent them
from passing into the hands OF stran-
gers, she would do so forthwith.
TO FEEL HER POSITION.
Meanwhile he duchess has already
been made 10 feel poignantly her p0-
sltlon IN being even temporarily sep
arated from her husband. She was
not asked to take any part IN the royal
festivities IN honor Of the king ana
queen OF Norway, and considering that
never until now since she came 10
England has she been absent from a
great function at Windsor castle. the
blow has been an uncOnim0nly hard
one, u appeared especially unjust
too, when the Duke Of Marlborough was
invited alone to stay az Sandrlnyham
for the kings birthday celebrations.
but as matter Of fact he was there
for the express purpose Of being
talked to- and advised by the KING
regarding his matrimonial troubles.
on this occasion the king ls reported
10 have naid To the duke: MY dear
fellow, II you and the duchess do not
Join hands again you will both ruin
your futures. Your political chances
are done for her social opportunities
nj an end, Besides, you have your
boys TO think Of" Edward VII re.
called 10 Marlborough's mind, too, how
the latters father, the late duke, was
practically ignored by society after the
divorce proceedings between him and
his wife, and the young duke promised
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