Omaha daily bee., 1908-09-13
EARL OF ESSEX SELLS HOME
Hard Pressed, Swallows Pride and
Lets Place Go.
ONCE A RETREAT OF ROYALTY
Charles I and Charles II Held Forth
There and Nell Gwyn Had n
BOudOir In the Famous
House.

LONDON, Sept. E.-(Speciai)-Rarely in
the history OF famous English estates have
such evil days fallen upon a great property
as thoseN which have overtaken Glastonbury,
the seat OF the earl Of Essex. II is being
sold in lots for building purposes and cheap
villas will shortly be erected upon Il. The
mansion OF Glastonbury itself Is still in the
possession of Lord and Lady Essex. The
countess. who was Miss Adela Grant OF
New York, a beautiful woman, was before
her marriage with Lord Essex engaged TO
another British nobleman. For years she
was In that exclusive coterle, the kings
immediate set and used to be invited every
where TO meet him. or late, however, she
has practically given up the smart world
and has been Lord Essex's right hand in
sustaining him through the severe trial OF
parting with his birthright. For some time
past Lady Essex and the children have
been residing In a small house on the
estate, the mansion itself being let. Lady
Essex used to be prouder of Cashiobury
than the earl. Almost every room In the
house is associated with some romance.
Neil Of Old Drury," showed she had some
appreciation OF beautiful scenery, when she
selected the OrieI room for her boudoir dur
ing her occasional visits to Glastonbury.
charles I and Charles IT. both had a high
appreciation OF the charms of Glastonbury.
1t was the latter who built the pictureque
outside staircase down to the lake. This.
In later years was removed. as It furnished
such infinite possibilities for an enterpris-
ing burglar. The place has been IN the
possession Of the Essex family since the
end OF the reign Of Charles II.
Wards Back In LondOn,
rrhe Wards have arrived back in London
- L., Nl1 uyfII=
OF ireland. The American girl and her
husband have set a record in this respect
and 7 look to see longer honeymoon be-
come the fashion among the smart set,
thanks TO their xample The Hon.
Johnny" and his demure little mate have
been away for more than six weeks.
I met them coming out of Dorchester
house the other morning, the embassy
being their headquarters until they take up
their abode at the earl and countess of
Dudley's town residence, I Carlton Gardens.
about the middle of September. They are,
however. booked for a series OF country
house visits in England and Scotland.
Mrs. Ward is having all her private be-
l~onSings, including her wedding presents,
packed and forwarded to I. Carlton
Gardens. These have been stored away at
the embassy since her marriage. She is
looking for a country place which, I hear,
will he presented TO her by her mother as
a wedding gift in lieu OF a London house
which was the original idea. Mrs. Ward
decided that she would prefer a place OF
her own in the country. She was greatly
taken with the Irish jaunting cars and
purchased one in Dublin. II is upholstered
In dfab and is very jaunty indeed.
Rich Americans in Scotland.
Scotland this season Is overrun by Amer
leans. mot content with having taker
possession of Paris and London. rich Amer
leans now want TO buy all the ancestral
seats and the best moors in the north. -
So said the duke of Fife, the richest man
north, of the Tweed and the son-in-law OF
King Edward. Fife is prouder OF his clan
than of having married a sovereign's
daughter. His Indignation thus may he
imagined when Morgan Plant, the owner
of the yacht which made such q sensation
at Cowes this year. made advances for the
purchase Of new Mar Lodge. II would ap
pear that Mr.. Plant is determined by hool
or crook TO get hold Of an ancestral home
in Scotland. This is not an easy matter
In a Fit of determined desperation e
achieve his object he bid a fancy price FOL
the home OF the Flies. As a matter o
tact. he would have had far more chance
OF buying Balnloral castle.
scotch seldom Sell
II is always difficult to purchase out
right a castle or mansion in Scotland
Even the Scotch aristocracy are true t.
the instincts OF their race. Thrifty, eau
tious and careful. they are never Xix
their English neighbors-hard NJ. The!
are willing enough TO let their houses, bu
TO sell them il another story. Most o
them would rather die than allow then
to pass out of the family. How often tn
B~radley-Martins have tried to buy Bal
maacan would be hard to estimate. Tn
fancy prices Mrs. David Beatty, daughte
of the late Marshall Field. has offered TO
Invercauld is a matter of history. Mrs
James Henry Smith. II Is we'll known
would like to make Castle Newe her own
but all her millions can't buy it.
Edinburgh Full of
So fun Of Americans-ulany of whom ar
tourists-is Princes street, Edinburgh. jus
now, that a we'll known American womsl
told me she could easily imagine hersel
back in the United states. so ubiquitous
the American accent. In the shops il
the wardrobe OF the American won1s
which is first considered. The tailor mad
gowns and wraps likely To appeal to he
taste are those which are most conspiC
uously displayed, and American confectior
orv and American drinks can this year b