The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-06-22
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III ORD LICHFIELD'S brother. the
Hon William Arson, whose pres
L. cnce in New York In connection
with the recent international
Polo Tournament has been recorded
as that of a distinguished foreigner,
Is really more OF an American than an
EngiShman. having made his home
for many years in Texas, Where he has
large ranch. and where he has re-
peatedly entertained members of his
FAMILY. including his brother Francis
VINO is married to a Texan girl. a
daughter of George Cleveland. OF
austin. Another brother. the Hon AL
Ired Anson, who earns his living in
London as stockbroker, won few
years ngo a wager OF 500 guineas, by
performing the feat of walking from
the Houses of Parliament at West
munster TO the Aquarium, at Brighton,
on the seacoast. distance of ffty-two
and half miles. over succession OF
steep hills and valleys, In less than
fourteen hours of continual tramping,
and that, too. without any previous
framing whatsoever. Yet another
brother, Claud. married to Lady Clod
agh Beresford, sister OF the MARQUIS of
waterford. also spends much time in
this country; while his nephew, Lord
Anson, a. d. G. TO the viceroy of Ire
society. 9 II
The Ansons have been settled at
ahugporough Hall. the principal coun-
try place OF Lord Lichheld. in Stat
amss 6 exer since nee 18th, the reign Of
Inc Ansons was that famous Admiral
Sir George Anson. SO celebrated for
MS voyage round the world. and who
of the Admiralty. His estates. in de-
iault OF male issue, were inherited by
his sisters son. George Adams, who.
win the permission OF the crown, and
In compliance with his uncle's will as
sumed the name and the arms of An
son. His son Thomas was created Wis
count Anson in 1906. and his eldest son
IN turn was advanced to the Earidom
of Lichfield by William w on the oc-
casion of his coronation in 1891 He
married from the school-room great
Welsh heiress, Miss Louisa Phillips
of Slebech Hall. in County Pembroke.
and she became one of the autocrats OF
London society, ruling 1t with despotic
sway for forty years. When she died
In 1879. there disappeared with her the
last OF the famous Lady Patronesses OF
Almack's: those Lady Patronesses who
on one memorable occasion refused ad-
mission to Almacks TO the great Duke
or Wellington. because lie happened &c
come In trousers, in lieu of knee
breeches, to a dance there. and at an
other time closed the doors to the
prime minister of the day. because he
had arrived too late
The present Lord Lichfeld Is the
third earl of his line, owns about 49,
GOO acres OF land. principally in Stat
fordshire. and is married to a daught-
er of the late Earl of Leicester.
President Fallieres ha S just affixed his
signature To decree. on the strength
Of a recommendation by the Council OF
State, granting the petition of the five
| sons of the late Baron Andre de
Reille to assume the name of Soult
borne by their great grandfather. the
famous Marshal Soult. who was Great
ed Duke OF Dalmatia by the first Napo-
leon, and whose empire honors were
! confirmed by the Bourbons. on their
restoration. III 1914
The Marshal's granddaughter and
sole heiress. Mile. Genevieve Souit
married Colonel Baron Rene de Reille
who was Under Secretary of State ir
the conservative administration OF De
Marsha MAGMA hon ne Thiss re oaapie ha 1
son, the late Baron Andre de Reille
and 1t is his five sons who have now
received authority from the Council OF
state, and from the President Of the
! republic, to change their Ire from