The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1907-11-24

Gen. and Mrs. Frederick Dent Grant, and
grandson of the American civil war hero,
Gen. L. s. Grant.
This wedding. which is of international
interest. will take place Wednesday. the
eve Of Thanksgiving. and viii be SOL
emnized at the home of the bride. In
Scott circle.
On account Of her fathers position in
the Cabinet OF President Roosevelt the
wedding OF Miss Root assumes an inter-
national character and the eyes Of the
world will be upon this young couple.
Though holding such a prominent posi-
ton socially, Miss Roots life at the Cap
ital has always been marked by the ut
most mOdesty. and il is a peculiar thing
that such a charming girl, with such an
exalted social position should never have
been the subject of idle matrimonial gos-
sip. Never but once or twice before dur
ing the many years she has resided here
and occupied a high place socially has
her name been coupled with that OF any
sutton. Last spring there was a rumor
that she was engaged 10 a wealthy young
New Yorker. but that was soon killed
by a denial from her father. When her
engagement WAS announced this past
summer it came as a surprise to nearly
al her friends. and not until it was an
nounced did persons remember that Lieut.
Grant had been fairly attentive during
the past winter.
The same secrecy that marked the
cOurtship Is being manifested In the ar
engagements Of the wedding plans. Also
lutely nothing is known so far. except
ing that the wedding will occur next
Wednesday and will be at the home of
the bride. and will be attended by the
relatives Of both families, including Mrs.
Wales, the maternal grandmother Of the
bride; Gen. and Mrs. Grant. father and
mother of the bridegroom-to-b be; Mrs.
Potter Palmer. OF Chicago. and Mrs. Mel
lie Grant Sartoris. his two aunts.
The family connections being large, but
limited number of invitations have been
issued outside OF the family circle
Owing to Secretary Roots official po-
siuon. which brings him in close contact
with the diplomatic corps. all the chiefs
Of foreign missions have been invited, in
GLIDING the ambassadors and ministers
OF the corps. The chief officers of the
army and navy have likewise been asked.
as have. of course, the Secretary's brother
officers in the Cabinet with their families.
OF course. the President and Mrs
Roosevelt VIII be present, and the list
OF guests. aside from those already men,
intimate friends OF the two families
represented.
Miss Root is the only daughter OF the
family. and rs her fathers chum, and in
many instances his advisor. Both she and
her mother make the interests of the
Secretary theirs and keep in touch con-
stantly with what most closely concerns
him.
Miss Root reads her fathers speeches.
and sometimes makes suggestions to him
about them.
When she and her mother accompanied
Secretary Root TO South America last
summer year ago. much of the success
of the trip was due to them. Before GO
ing they learned Spanish. and read much
on the country its peoples, and condi-
tons, in order 70 bring more sympa-
thetic interest 20 bear upon the many
objects Of interest brought 90 their notice
Another important social event Of the
week will be the dinner and reception
which the President and Mrs Roosevelt
VIII give next Friday Rear Admiral
Evans and the officers of the fleet TO
be sent to the Pacific viii be the guests
complimentary to whom this function will
be held.
This will be the first large function at
the White House this session. The Presi-
dent and Mrs Roosevelt do not usually
begin any formal entertaining SO early.
but the eSgencies of the case make it
necessary. Rear Admiral Evans is one of
the most popular officers Of the service.
and neither the President nor Mrs Roose-
welt would allow the fleet to weigh anchor
without first in some way honoring Its
commander-in-chief.
With the ROOt-Grant wedding Wednes-
day ends the fall calendar Of weddings.
And now Washington comes to its sec
ono Autumn season OF yearly social
events. the reign of the debutantes For
the next three weeks the young buds OF
the social circle will hold sway. and teas.
luncheons and dinners will be given for
these young girls, who for that period OF
time Will be spoiled darlings Of society.
until in fact they are fairly launched
upon the social crest of the wave. and
then after that they will be left 10 their
own resources, TO sink or swim accord
ing 10 their own charms. their sweetness
of manner and disposition. and the thou
sand and one little things that make or
break the social aspirant I'm her first
season The Assistant Secretary of the
Navy and Mrs Newberry are entertain
ing Miss Gladys Perine. Of Baltimore. for
a Jew days They will present their
daughter. Miss Carol Newberry. to society
at a tea tomorrow afternoon.
On Tuesday Miss Henrietta Fitch will
be presented at tea, and Miss Yulle
Noble Will make her bow to society
Miss Eleanor Ridgely will be presented
Friday Miss Constance Hoyt the first
December bud, viii be introduced De
cember .. and Miss Darlington and Miss
Portner December > Miss White will be
The debutante Of December I. and Miss
Downing December .. Miss Grace McMil-
Ian Jarvis Will make her debut December
T. and Miss Finley, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs w. w. Finley December a. Miss
Florence Hewitt. of West Virginia. De-
cember II, and Miss JEANNE Sands De-
cember -.
Miss Katherine Lcech. daughter OF Mr..
and Mrs Frederick Leech. who has been
quite seriously III, is rapidly improving.
but her tea which was scheduled TO take
place December has necessarily been
put off until some later date in the month.
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