The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-04-05
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BIG ARMY SHOW
American Wife Of Baron Responsible
For Spectacular Effects-London
Prepares For Roosevelt.

LONDON, April Lady Cheyles'
more, who was Miss Elizabeth French
before she married the baron, occu-
pies lust now most conspicuous
place in what may be called nationai
socialties. says a cable 10 the New
York American AS one means OF en-
! liyening the somewhat latent Imperial
sririt a great army pageant has been
arranged 10 be held at the Crystal
/ Palace, and Lord Cheylesmore is re-
sponsible for all the arrangements
4 The pageant is 10 be a spectacle OF
unprecedented magniicance and IL Is
an open secret thar Lady Cheylesmore
has been her soldier-husband' CHIEF
aide IN arranging the groupings anu
color effects In fact they have work
ed so hard that both have practically
broken down and have had 10 run
down 10 Cannes for rest'up.
So nervous has Lady Cheylesmore
become that she has sent for her
mother and her sister, Mrs. French
Vanderbilt. TO come TO London 10 help
launch the pageant and bear part OF
the responsibilities. During the sea-
son, also. they will entertain on
large scale az their house in Princes
Gate.
Getting Ready for Roosevelt.
That Mr.. Roosevelts forthcoming
visit has given an extra stimulus TO
the American invasion OF London, Is
shown by the advance bookings at
all the fashionable hotels. which are
already the most formidable On rec
ord at this time OF the year,
When Colonel Roosevelt arrives In
London his reception will be imperial.
and his ,ionizing will be on a grand
scale Every one, from the King down,
will struggle 10 do him honor. The
king intends curtailing his continental
visit so as TO be in London when the
colonel arrives, and will receive him
at Buckingham Palace. The corpora
ton OF London and many universities
will give him receptions.
The London toy shops are stocking
UP with vast quantities OF Teddy
Bears and little caricature present
ments OF the American Nimrod in
wood and papiermache are appearing
on their shelres\ A Roosevelt Easter
egg was one\ OF the seasons novelties.
His coming oveYshadows the Chan
tecler boom.
May will De month OF activity on
the part OF American hostesses. Mr..
and Mrs Ogden Mills will be in Lon
don after their return from Biarritz.
Count and Countess Szechenyi VIII
be the guests OF the Countess Granard
for az least two months Society here
Sc f,,,r, cnlt ,,la
Szechenyi marriage has turned out so
well. and the young couple will be the
recipients OF every attention from the
exclusive set. Lady Granard has al
ready arranged a ball in their honor.
| Meanwhile society is on the tiptoe
OF expectation waiting to see the
wonders OF Forbes House. said 10 be
an even more luxurious mansion in its
transformed state than Mrs. Anthony
| Drexels house in Grosvenor Square.
While the Reds will give Mr. Roose-
Welt a series OF magnificent state en-
tertainments. much private entertain
| ing for Americans will devolve on
/ William Phillips. first secretary OF the
embassy. The Phllipses have taken
pretty place ar Sevenoaks known as
Fawkewood. where they spent their
! none anu NUtIG iueF VIII pass
the week-ends during the season. They
will also give dinners at their house
in Curzon-st. Mayfair.
shonts 10 Visit Manehesters.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Phelps Dodge
have joined the growing army OF
Americans who make permanent
home in England With their hostess.
the Duchess of Manchester. they will
not be seen in London early this
simmer. The duke, although steadier
and more serious than formerly, is
unable 10 conceal his dislike for so
c!Cty, preferring the company of his
old bohemian friends. while the
/ duchess. in spite OF the efforts of the
I late Consuelo. Duchess of Manchester.
las not been able TO become a per
souality" in London socialdom. She
and her husband have a passion for
! travelling
According 10 present arrangements,
the Duke and Duchess OF Manchester
With Miss Shonts. who is the duchess
bosom friend. will visit Mexico. re-
turning 10 London in July Later IN
tae summer Mr. Shonts will take tho
duke and duchess and his own fanny.
including his two daughters. fo- :.
cruise On his Yacht. the Margadora.
Mr. Shonts is devoted TO his grand
son the Duo du Chaulnes. who is being
brought up more English than French,