The Washington herald., 1907-06-23

London. June 22.-One OF the marked
features Of the court held by King Ed
ward and Queen Alexandra in Bucking-
ham Palace, and which was the most
brilliant of the year. was the presentation
Of American women.
The presentations were made by Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid, and while they ordinarily
are confined TO four, an exception was
made on this occasion. and the number
was increased to six. The exception was
made in the case Of Mrs. A. G. Wiborg
and her two pretty daughters. Of Cincin-
natl BIr. Wiborg is prominent in politics
in Ohio and is a candidate for Congress.
He is a warm personal friend of Secretary
Taft In order 10 make the six presenta-
tions come within the limit. that Of Mrs.
Wibcrg and her two daughters was treat
ed as one presentation, and thus court
etiquette was satisfied.
Other Americans presented were Miss
Margarita Drexel. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. A J. Drexel. Of Philadelphia; Mrs.
W. Eugene Parsons. of New York, and
Mrs. Melville D. Post, Of West Nirgnia
Miss Drexel, as was anticipated, was
one Of the sensational debutantes Of the
evening. and looked perfectly lovely her
mother. Mrs. Anthony Drexel. blazing
with jewels, presenting her
some superb Costumes.
Mrs. Wiborg wore a dress Of white satin
with silver embroidery and lace, and her
ornaments were diamonds. Miss Wiborg 5
frock was Of white satin, the bodice and
train being embroidered with daisies. She
carried a bunch Of daisies.
Miss Mary Hoyt Wiborgs dress was OF
white satin, covered with silver dewdrops
and embroidered with silver morning
glories.
Mrs. W. Eugene Parsons dress was Of
white lace studded with rhinestones, VIII
a white satin train embroidered with sil
yer. with rhiIestOnes in the embroidery
Mrs. Melville Davisson Post wore
princesse dress Of rich ivory charmeus'
brocaded with gold laurel leaves, with ar
empire train Of heavy ivory satin EN-
broidered with an empire wreath of laure
leaves in gold and diamonds, attached 4
the shoulders by two large canoes. Tn
whole train was edged with thick gol
cord and lined with ivory satin.
Mrs Post wore a pearl tiara, pear
necklace with pendant, and pear
brooch.
Mrs. Wiborg. Mrs. Parsons, and Mrs
Post were accompanied by their husband;
as the recent ruling of the lord chamber
lain makes It necessary. Mr.. Parson
had been presented to the King at Mon
days levee.
Among other American women in at
tendance at the court were Mrs. Gerar
IOwther. whose dress was Of white sill
with silk embroidery. and Mrs. Spence
Holland. who was in white, with diamon
ornaments.
Night of Debutantes.
It was quite night Of pretty debJ
tantes. among whom may be mentione
LADY Helen Grosvenor, who was present
ed by her mother, Katherine, Duchess
Westminster the latter dressed in blaCl
with a lovely diamond tiara and a necl
lace Of pearls. Then there was Lady Cyl
thi Needham. presented by her mothe
Lady Kumorey, who wore wonderf
Paris gown, with a tiara in the form
q waving ribbon in diamonds.
Miss AIiIUcent Grosvenor, a daughter
Lord Henry and the late Lady Hem
Grosvenor. was also presented by Kat
erine, Duchess Of Westminster.
Another very pretty debutante vi
Princess Irene Duleep Singh. the half 81
ter Of Prince Victor DUleep Singh, and 81
was presented by Princess Victor Dule
Singh. whose jewels were magniicer
Miss Marjorie Lawson, the daughter
Col and Mrs. William Lawson. "
another debutante Of the evening, a.
Lady Manners presented her twin daug
te-s, Miss Betty and Miss Angela Ma
ners.
Perhaps the most beautiful woman
the court was Lady Beatrice Pole-Care
who IS generally considered one Of {
most perfect types living Of Irish beaut