The Washington herald., 1907-07-07
Big LONDON WEEK
Americans Prominent in So
Cial Affairs of Capital.
REDS ASTONISH THE ELITE
Entertainments at Dorchester House
Rival the Kings LeVees in Mag
nificence - Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Discusses Millions Newspapers
Gave Him"-Gen. sharpe Busy.

London, July 6.-This has been a big
week, socially. for Americans. In addi-
tion to the two great functions on July
1, there have been innumeTable smart
dinners and receptions where we'll
known Americans were either hosts or
honored guests. At Newmarket the
throng Of Americans present was an
precedented, and the victory Of August
Belmonts Norman III in the Exeter
Stakes was most popular with owners
and the country folk, not only senti-
mentally, but financially. as the horse
was extensively backed by Americans.
One disappointment Of the week has
been the terrible weather. which made
Henley a thing Of rain and gloom. Despite
the adverse weather conditions Mrs. J.
J. Astor, accompanied by Capt and Mrs.
Spender-Clay and Mrs Waldorf Ast0r,
braved the elements on Grand Cup Day.
The departure Of Mrs. Whitelaw Reid
for the United States yesterday, owing to
the illness Of her father D. o. Mills,
brought the season Of elaborate entertain
ments at Dorchester house to a premature
close. as several important affairs which
had been planned had to be Cancelled.
Mrs. Reid carries 20 the United States the
satisfaction that from every point Of
view, IN regalness, magnihcence. and
social Importance, she eclipsed not only
the record Of every previous matron Of
the American Embassy in London. but
for the first time made the foreign en-
bassies. which previously had been noted
for the elaborateness Of their affairs, stars
Of smaller magnitude.
Equal the Kings Functions.
The general social tone Of the affairs Of
Ambassador and Mrs Reid has been the
highest ever struck by an American Am
bassador, and the courts Of King Edward
himself could not be carried out with
greater eclat and perfection in even the
smallest social details. The magnificent
affairs Of Mr. and Mrs. Reid have left a
permanent impression on the minds Of
English society. while the Americans who
thronged Dorchester House on the Fourth
were amazed at the glories Of the Park
Lane Palace, the magnihcence Of the
whole entertainment leading them TO re-
mark how inferior, both In point Of
beauty and elaborateness. were the White
House and the functions held therein.
Alfred q. Vanderbilt, who sails Thurs
day. after a successful season both at the
horse shows and socially was asked by
your correspondent what truth there was
in the published story that he was re-
turning to New York % participate in the
distribution of the Vanderbilt millions at
Newport in August. Mr. Vanderbilt re-
Piled.
4 read a story to that effect in an
English newspaper with great interest:
in fact I reread il. as it contained infor-
nation concerning both myself and fam
ily Of which 1 was entirely ignorant
have come 10 the conclusion that when
ever I desire % learn anything about
either my family or myself I must read
the newspapers. ] constantly find things
in the papers about myself of which
hadn't the faiuJest knowledge.
Grateful 10 Newspapers.
This article telling about a sort of pic
mic, at which the Vanderbilt millions are
to be distributed. is absolute news TO me,
but il must be SO. because the newspapers
say il is Take. for instance, the detail
that the trustees have decided 20 give
me. I forget how many. millions in Au-
gust, when I am not entitled 10 them Un-
I'll much later. You have no idea how de-
lighted I was 20 learn this Il will be
awfuliy pleasant 10 return 90 the United
States and receive ali that unexpected
money, and am very thankful that the
newspapers have so nicely arranged this
affair for ne"
Former Justice Morgan J. O'Brien left
the Savoy Hotel this morning for Paris
There he will Join =. F. Murphy. the
famous after-dinner speaker. and thence
90 10 Carlsbad. where he Will take the
cure. He will probably return to New
York I'm August Just previous 20 his
departure. Judge O'Brien received a most
cordial invitation from Richard Croker 10
visit him on his Irish estate Mr.. O'Brien
hopes his plans will enable him To accept
If he can sail from ireland instead OF
France. as his present programme con-
templates. During the week the Judge
managed TO secure a few games Of golf.
He also went on two or three coaching
trips
George L. Carnegie. Of Pittsburg. has
arrived at the Ritz, and joined Mrs. Car
negie, who has been the guest Of her
sister, the Countess Of Yarmouth.
Gen. sharpe on the Move.
Gen. Sharpe. L. S. a. is in London in
vestigating the British cummissary de-
partment Of the army. He has exchanged
courtesy calls with War Secretary Hal
dane, and paid several visits Of inspec-
ton to the army service depots. accom-
panied by Gen. Claytone. chief Of the
British army service corps. He has Wis
tied Woolwich. and on Monday will so
20 Aldershot Next week he viii go 10
Paris. and after that will pay visit to
Berlin 10 complete his investigations be-
fore returning to Washington.
Richard CrOker's popularity in ireland
is growing apace. His latest move has
been to distribute his winnings on Orbv
in both the English and Irish derbys.
valued roughly at S350Co0 among char
liable institutions. A kindly thing is told
about him in connection with the Dublin
Hospital for InCurdbles. In response to
an application for a contribution 10 dis
charge a debt Of 1855. which was bur
dnuinc tho Institution NTr Croka~ sent