The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1906-06-13
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let hand Al the dianer that was given
Tonight a. Dorchester Ho,t-s by Ambasaa-
dor whlteIaw Reid Thus she took proc.
eiencp ~ all the Duchesae- and Other
ladies' present, Including thoss of the fra,
rank In London society. There we're forty.
covers. The King aat In the centre on
one aide ~ a long table. lie WIRE ordinary
evening dress, with knee breeche1 and a
number of orders. Ambassador Reid faced
biz Majesty.
Receiving the King on his arr val Mr..
Reid conducted him 10 the library, where
the Iongworths were introduced 10 him,
Mrs. IOngworth wore simple cream oJlored
gown. The King ohatted with her for a
few minutes until dinner was announced.
The chief decorative feature Of the Dor
chester House was a magnificent r:presen-
tation Of the American eagle In white Italian
marble adjoining the front portico. Mr.. Reid
procured the emblem some time ago in Rome
and placed II In position a few days ago
| n honor OF Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth. II
will remain where IL is during the remainder
of Mr.. Reds tenancy OF Dorchester House
and afterward will adorn his country house
in America.
Among the interior decorations crimson
rambler roses were conspicuous. The en-
trance hall, the grand staircase and the
terraces were one mass Of blooms. Tit din
ing room alone was not invaded by the hor-
ticultural display. The table only was
decorated with flowers, to soften the severity
of Mr., Reds splendid service Of silver plate.
One feature of the room IL the fireplace,
decorated by Stevens with beautiful female
figures, supporting the ~manteipieoe. At
the back Of the house was erected a huge
marquee in light green and white and fitted
with electroliers and tables, tho whole form
ing an apartment, where supper was laid.
The guests included the Earl Of Granard,
Lord-in-Waiting; Major George Lindsay
Holford, Equerry-in-W Waiting to the King:
the Duke Of Richmond and Gordon, the
Duke and Duchess of Buccleuch, the Duke
anu buCTess VI NldTipOTOuBn, DoTu lWecu-
mouth. the Countess Frey, Lady Susan
Townley, the Marquis and Marchioness of
Lansdowne, Paul Cambon. French Am
bassador; Admiral Fourier, French Navy;
Lord and Lady Curzon, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Chamberlain, Mrs. Donald Cameron, Ogden
Mills. MIR. John .Ridgeley Carter. Secretary
Of the American Embassy, and Mrs. Carter,
and Delaney Jay, private secretary to
Ambassador Reid; the Duke OF Roxburghe,
the Earl and Countess Of Crewe. Lady Her.
bert, widow Of the late British Ambassador
to the United States, and Sir John and Lady
Lister-Kaye.
Premier Sir Henry Campbell Banner
man. Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey
and Secretary Of War Haldane were in
vited, but we're not able to be present.
Among the guests invited to the musical
entertainment after dinner were the Duke
and Duchess Of Norfolk. the Duke and
Duchess Of Westminster, the Duke and
Duchess OF Somerset; Consuelo, Duchess
of Manchester, and Winston Churchill.
The artists included Enrico Carlso and
Nine, Emma Eames.
Mr.. Reid began the day unfortunately.
While driving to the embassy his carriage
ran down a laborer, hurting his leg, but
not seriously. He was removed to a hos
pital. Mr.. Reid will do his utmost for the
victims comfort until he RECEIVERS.