The Washington herald., 1909-06-27

0AHE June bride has the center OF
the stage this month. II is lit
orally the month OF brides and
roses, and there has seemed to
be no end OF either. From I'VE 20 ffteen
weddings on the popular days OF the
week have been the rule. and this is
likely TO continue to the end OF the
month.
The President and Mrs. Taft win leave
the White House next Saturday for their
summer quarters at Beverly. Mass. They
viii be accompanied by Miss Helen Taft.
Master Charley Taft. their younger son.
and Mrs. Lewis More. Of Cincinnati. Mrs.
Tafts sister. who has been a guest at the
White House since the first lady OF the
land was taken I'll.
The President and Mrs. Taft win make
a flying trip to New Haven fer the Yale
University commencement on Wednesday,
and viii return here Thursday. accom-
panied by Mr. Robert Taft, a junior at
Yale the Presidents alma mater.
Beverly viii be the center OF the coun-
try's observation from July on. TT
ting date for the settling OF the summer
White House. The President VIII return
10 Washington later in July. 10 remain
until the close OF Congress. and will
leave again for Beverly and absolute
rest as soon as the legislators finish up
tariff legislation.
Miss Taft has been the recipient OF
almost constant attentions. IN the way
OF dinner parties sailing parties. and
teas on board the various small craft
lying of the navy yard. and in the homes
Of her numerous close friends in Wash
ington. but there is little OF formal en-
tertaining 10 chronicle in the heat OF the
nations Capital.
All who could have fed from the hot
wave, believing they viii find a cooler
atmosphere almost anywhere else Miss
Cannon. daughter Of the Speaker Of the
House of Representatives. who usually
remains 20 the end OF the session. no
matter what the thermometer registers.
has given UP this spring. and made a
sudden decision 70 accompany her old
friend. Miss Amy GHlett. abroad. They
will leave tomorrow and sail on Tues
day on the Kaiser Wilhelm II 70 spend
the summer where they choose on the
other side Of the Atlantic Upon their
return they win so Immediately West.
and Miss Cannon viii spend the autumn
in her nome in Danvine. IL. while Miss
Gillett viii spend a time in her old home.
chicago.
The news OF the approaching wedding
OF Miss Belem Azpiroz. daughter or the
late Mexican Ambassador. who was at
the time Of his death the dean OF the
diplomatic corps, TO Mr.. Philip Frederick
Hortop. a native OF England. who has
been many years in Mexico. Is OK very
particular interest here. The wedding
VIII take place on Tuesday. July 6, in the
private chapel Of the Archbishop OF the
City Of Mexico. at 10 O'Clock in the morn
ing There are no invitations sent out.
owing 20 the delicate health OF Nine.
Azpiroz and the mourning Mr.. Horton
is observing FOR his grandmother, who
died recently. The youthful bride grew
up in Washington. where her father was
a brilliant member OF the diplomatic
corps for years. Her education was re-
celved here at the Academy Of the Vista
tion. and she made her debut in society al
the embassy. n street. Shortly after this
Important event the Ambassador was
taken III and lived but a few months.
Mr.. Hortop has lived In Mexico with his
grandmother for years. and is now en-
gagged in the banking business in the
City OF Mexico The young brides home
Is now awaiting her. and she will not 20
far from her home city for her wedding
trip. 1t viii probably be 10 Chalapa. a
beautiful lake not far from the City
Of Mexico. or 10 Popo Park. half way
up the volcano, which Is a fashionable
summer resort.
Miss AZpirOz had planned 20 have her
intimate friend. Miss Eleanor Ellis Han
dy, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Charles
Handy, Of this city, for her maid OF
honor. but Miss Handy has deferred her
trip 10 Mexico until next winter, and.
therefore the bride Will be unattended.
The news Of this interesting little we'd
ding carries one back 20 the gay days
Of the Mexican Embassy. for there was
no gayer or happier rendezvous for So
c.ety In Washington than the spacious
old mansion.
Nine. Perez. the older sister Of the
bride-elect, was the real moving spirit
OF affairs at the embassy. The few
months that Miss BeIem Azpiroz was
one Of the diplomatic debutantes were
particularly gay months, for she had as
many friends among her American school
mates as she had among her fathers cir
Gle Of Diplomatic acquaintance. She was
presented in season which was rich In
diplomatic buds, but remained among the
most popular ones throughout. until the
death Of her father necessitated the re-
turn % the family 10 their own home
Miss Azpiroz's uncle viii give her In mar
riage
Mr.. Rodrigo Azpiroz. brother Of the
bride-elect. viii leave on the day after
his sisters wedding for 81. NaZaire
France. 10 accept the position OF Mexi-
can consul