The Fairmont West Virginian. (Fairmont, W. Va.) 1904-1914, 1906-06-15

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PRESIDENTS paueHTER on ED
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HIS TRfsuTETO HER
FATHER
1 LONDON. June 15-It Is quite
within the confines OF conservative
statement TO say that no American
! woman. and. indeed. few OF royal
blood, was ever the recipient Of SO
high social hoaors as were paid to
Mrs. Nicholas Longworth- She and
her husband. Congressman Long
/ worth. OF Ohio. were the guests OF
! honor at a dinner given by, Ambassa-
4 dor and Mrs. Reid at their London
residence. Dorchester House. Brit
aims King was there. and at his spec
+; ial request Mrs. Longworth was seat
ed at his left at the dinner table.
! 1t Is the talk of London that never
before in England was such distinc-
ton conferred by EnGland.s King at
what may be called state function
I But there should be no mistake about
its significance. The distinguished
consideration shown to the young
bride OF the young Ohio Congressman
was not for herself nor for her
spouse. but as tribute to the faith
OF which he is Chief Magistrate. It
! has been said. once and again. that
King Edward is the greatest diplo-
| mat in the world, and his request that
he be seated next at table to the
daughter of President Roosevelt was
his diplomatic way of showing his
and Ensiand's regard for the govern
ment mad people of the United States
Her Graceful Greetings.
The dinner was indeed the occa-
sion for the gathering of fair women
and brave men. the very cream of
British society. And II the truth were
told. the majority Of the women bid
den. royalty as well as nobility, has
probably a greater curiosity to see
and meet the daughter Of the Ameri-
can President than she had to see
and meet them
Mrs. LonSworth received the
guests with Mrs. and Miss Reid and
the Ambassador. and the young girl
bride greeted each guest with the
naive and natural grace that is found
in the American gentlewoman at
I el ra{
the slightest trace of embarrassment
She met each guest as she would
meet him or her in her own home
and that was all there was to 1t. She
was just her own natural self. If the
mobiles of England had any sort of no.
ton tat this young woman would be
RATHER they were disappointed
Chats With the King.
Receiving the King on his arrival.
Mr. Reid conducted him to the Ii
brary. where the LonSworths were
introduced to him. The King chatted
with Mrs Longworth in a most.
friendly manner for few minutes
until dinner was announced
Mrs. Longworth wore a stylish
Of America would probably style a
CONNECTION A mere man reporter
is willing to let the description so at
that
Park Lane. In the vicinity OF Dor
chester House. drew imemnse crowds
as the carriages of distinguished
guests passed through the fashion
able thorouShfare to the residence
which. since Mr. Reid took it a year
ago has welcomed the most famous
Enslishmen. and, visiting Americans
and foreigners. In many respects,
however. the gathering was distinc-
tive. for. besides ing Edward. who
was attended by Lord Granard. lord
in-waiting. and Capt Holford. equer-
n, and Mr.. and Mrs LonSworth. the
company included cabinet ministers.
political leaders Of both parties. dip
lomats. and persons of prominence in
English society.
Guests at the Dinner
At the dinner there were present
to meet the King. besides Mr.. and
Mrs. Lonsworth, Miss Reid. the Duke
OF Richmond and Gordon. the Duke
and Duchess of Buccleuch. the Duke
and Duchess of Marlborough. the
Duke of Roxburghe. Lord and Lady
Crewe. Lord Tweedmouth. Countess
Grey, wife OF the governor general OF
Canada: Lady Twinley. wife of the