Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-06-13
Reception to the Loagwortbs.

Seldom has the entertainment OF the
representative of any foreign government
80 attracted the attention OF the social dip
lomatic and political world than did the
dinner and reception given by Ambasss-
dor and Mrs. Reid at Dorchester House,
London, yesterday evening, for Repre-
sentative aud Mrs. Nicholas Longworth,
at which King Edward. by his presence
and attention TO President RoOsevelrs
daughter, marked bis esteem for the
United s ates and its chief executive.
In many respects the gathering yester-
day evening Was distinctive. for beslces
King Edward, who was stieadeu by
Lord Grsnsrd, l0rd-in-waiting, aud Cap
tain HOlford, 6querry, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Longworth, the company included cab
met ministers, political leaders OF both
parties, diplomats and persons OF prom
ine1ce in English society.
Particular care had been taken Rot
to mar by undue decorations the beauties
of the interior of Dorchester House. but
flowers of every variety, cut and potted,
we're used in pro:usion in banking the
bases OF the massive columns and rall-
ings Of the grand staircase. Red aud
pink roses and scarlet ramblers, now 80
much in vogue in interior decoration,
predOminsted, but were placed Taste
fully amid bowers of ferns and clusters
of marguertes, carnations and other
fsvorites of English hOrticulturists.
Over the main entrance, which over
looks the Stanhope Gate entrance Of
HYDE Park from Park lane, a marble
eagle looked down upon the arriving
guests, who on entering passed between
banks of flowers 10 the head of the
stsirsay. where they were received by
Mr.. and Mrs. Reid. and presented in turn
to King Edward and Mr.. and Mrs. Long
worth.
Dinner was served in the main dining
hall, which contains many valuable
paintings, for which Dorchester House
is famous, and which no scheme OF en-
bellishment could improve. The table,
however, stood ont even amidst this
grandeur, with its simple but artistic ar
Isngement of Alexandra and other
varieties of orchids.
King Edward took out Mrs. Reid,
and at the kings desire Mrs. Long
worth Was seated at the other side OF
him, thus taking precedence OF the
ducheses. Ambassador Reid escorted
the Duchess of Marlborough, with the
Duchess OF Buccleuh on his left. There
was less iormality than at purely Eng
lish functions attended by the king, who
was, technically, for the time on Ameri-
can soil. During the dinner Herr Got
tleibs orchestra played, GOttleib him.
self conducting.
Dinner over, King Edward received
the members OF the embassy stall who
did not attend the dinner.
For the musical entertainment some
hundred guests were invited. The con-
cert was almost as notable rs the dinner.
What has passed might have taxed the
most versatile host; but supper was to
follow. This was served at separate
taDle5 UNJUST paflhOu cIcCtcu Ofci 'nc
north garden, which was overlooked
from ~ picturesque portico, very pretty
effect being produced. King Edward
presided over one of the tables, at which
there were 10 guests.
To reach the pavilion the gueste pass
ed through lorg marble hallway lined
with flowers to portico around the COL
umns of which clung growing crimson
rsn,blers starting from amidst great beds
OF flowers, giving the appearance OF an
immense conservatory.
Flowers also were largely used within
the pavilion, icing in striking contrast
with the green and white drapery OF
which the ceiling was formed. Here, as
throughout the great hall and reception
rooms of the mansion, opportunity was
given the guests Of mingliDg freely and
engaging in informal conversation.
Some very striking costumes were worn
hv tho ladiaa