The Washington herald., 1908-05-17
. AYETIEs OF washington society

~ 4YETIES OF washington society
are not to be suppressed.
one gathering Of men and wo-
men in convention follows another
so swiftly this month that one is scarcely
over before another begins. The D, A. r.
congress preceded the Colonial Danes
council The National Civic Improvement
Association was close upon the heels of
the Danes. and the governors Of the
States and Territories had possession of
the city last week.
The governors last week found most of
the odleiaI homes still open. and hospi-
talities Of ali kinds awaiting them. Each
governor was entertained constantly by
the Senators and other officials from his
state TO say nothing of the hospitality
OF the President, the Washington Board
of Trade, Mr.. Clifford Pinchot. OF the
Forestry Bureau, and other national
officials.
The visit Of the Duke Of the Abruzzi
TO his cousin. the King Of Italy. and to
the Queen Dowager has revived the
rumors Of his approaching marriage TO
Miss EIkins. daughter Of the Senator from
West Virginia. The visit here Of the
Italian prince. Prospero Colonna, a
former mayor of Rome. adds 10 the
rumor
Mrs. ETkins and her. daughter do not ex-
pect TO so abroad this summer, as has
been their custom, but viii go to theil
country place. Halliehurst. at Elkins
W. Va. soon after the adjournment OF
Congress.
The closest friends OF the family firmly
. believe the duke will come 10 Americs
late in this month. visit the Elkins fam
ily at Hallehurst for a short time. and
return here in the fall. when the wedding
viii take place. This was the plan ar.
ranged when the duke left Washington
IN April,
The engagement has not as yet beer
acknowledged by the young lady, unless
in absolute secrecy to her most intimate
friends. But Il is believed 10 exist posi-
lively, although she wears no ring TO in.
dicate it.
The announcement and the subsequent
appearance of a significant ring are con
hdently expected this spring after the
duke comes over.
Prince COlonna was here but few days
and gave cur that his visit was purely so
cial, but It is believed that he was the bear
er Of an important official message from
the King OF Italy TO the family of Mis-.
Elkins-
It is really scattering time for the fash
ionable people. but there are as yet few
indications OF their moving Summer
abiding places have been engaged, bu
as long as the weather IS cool and rainy
and the official men are busy with the
affairs Of the nation in the Capital, tht
women remain, too, playing bridge and
amusing themselves with small lunch anC
dinner parties,
Weddings VIII be the next to occupy
the attention Of the society folk remain.
ing late In the city. as June IS the mcntf
Of all months for brides.
The Austrian Ambassador and Baroness
Hengelmuller will not return TO Ho
Springs until next fall. They will remaiI
in the embassy until some time mex
month. and then go right TO Bar Harbol
and open the cottage they have taken FOL
the season there,
The Belgian Minister and Barones,
Moncheur, who are entertaining the sis
ter of the Baroness. Mrs. Grant-Duff. wife
Of the British Minister TO Cuba, have
taken q cottage at Bar Harbor and vii
so there next month.
The end OF June will find Mrs Richard
Townsend and Miss Townsend in Bal
Harbor, Miss Townsend's favorlte sum
nner resort. They Will make a visit Il
New York en- route, closing their house
here at the end of this month.
The Minister from China, DR.. WI, VII
not give the customary reception Of Z
newly arrived diplomat TO hts confrere.
until after the arrival of Nine. Wu. Sh,
IS expected 10 sail this month and arTiv,
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