Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-12
LONDON SOCIETY.
Special Cablegram to Tho Star.

Special Cablegram to Tho Star.
| LONDON, March 11.-Much to the dis
appointment Of London society. Countess
Torby and the Grand Duke Michael OF
Russia decided that their lovely daugh-
ter. the Countess Zia, should make her
debut at Cannes. instead Of at their Eng
lish homo Of Kenwood at Hampstead
Countess Torby. however. is not particu-
larly enamored Of the English winters
and planned to give a magnificent ball
| for her daughters Coming out" which
occurred at the Villa Kasbeck, and which
the whole Of Cannes and the surrounding
lneighborhood attended.
Countess Zia looked charming In all
white except for q knot Of scarlet flow
ers. After helping her parents receive
was carried off by a rush Of partners
| to the ballroom, dancing until the ball
ended. Among the guests were the Grand
Duchess Anastasia and the Grand Duke
| Of Mechlenburg- Schwerin.
According to the best political prophets.
the next American peeress will be ].
Pierpont Morgans clever niece. the wife
of tho Rt. Hon. Lewis Harcourt. secre-
tary of state for the colonies.
Every one seems delighted at the news,
for Mr.. Harcourt is equally popular on
| both sides Of the house of commons, and
Mrs. Harcourt Is regarded as one Of the
most brilliant and tactful hostesses in
England. Her receptions at her town
house are as much enjoyed as her parties
at Nuneham, the magnificent country
home on the Thames, which has been
transformed and beautif1ed, thanks to the
frequent checks from Uncle Pierpont.
Mr.. Morgan has always been most gen.
erous to his favorite niece, and it goes
without saying that her husbands ele-
walton to the peerage will be followed by
an ample ability to maintain her added
r; gnS <HYy4 omit
Ambition to Be Realized.
The elevation Of Mr.. Harcourt to the
some time. There was a rumor some
American wife are. according to all re-
ports, to be surely realized.
One of the most brilliant political
at homes Of the week was that given
by Mrs. Burns at her fine house in
Berkeley square. Mrs. Harcourt wore
her ropes of magnificent pearls, and a
black velvet gown. This was the first
Of series Of political receptions which
will be given by Mrs. Harcourt during
the next six weeks.
The London season may be said to
have been started by American hostesses.
The first big ball OF the year was that
given by Mrs. Michael T. Grace, at her
house in Belsrave square. Mrs. Grace,
wearing steel gray satin and many dta-
monds. received about four hundred
guests. Dinner parties were given be-
fore the ball by her two sons-in-law.
Earl Donoughmore and the Hon. Herbert
beaumont. by Lady Altomont and Sir
Edward Doyle. Miss Gladys Grace. the
only unmarried daughter. was consid-
cred the prettiest girl present.
Mrs. Bingham has lost no time in
Lavina, whom she has already taken
| I n several dances,
Who Shall Entertain the King?
A question eagerly discussed Just now
| is which OF the. great American
hostesses is the first to be honored by
the presence OF the king and queen at
dinner party. It Is an open secret
that both the Duchess OF Roxburghe
and the Countess Of Granard are anxious
| to entertain their majesttes. The
duchess has told her friends that she
field House, and Lady Granard has
spoken Of a royal dinner party at
FORBES House, to be followed by a
dance.
Granard has first claim on their mates-
ties, but, on the other hand, the
duchess has some Of tho best shooting
in Scotland, and the king. as Prince OF
Wales. has already enjoyed her hos
Meanwhile Lady Decies. the bride Of
the season, is making a leisurely prog
ress up the Nile with her husband.
Roth expect to be back in town the
second week in April. Through agents
they have been looking for a town
house and 1t is believed they have
practically settled to take Hugh House,
which overlooks the marble arcn at
the end Of Park lane.
Some members OF the American
snoring Club have been in town dur
ing the week. including Mr.. and Mrs.
| Strawbridge Of Philadelphia, who have
been hunting. as usual, In Leicester
shire; Harry Payne Whitney and Fox
| hall Keene.
Lady Paget has given a big dinner
party in honor of Mrs Cecil Bingham.
| whose sister, Lady Marlborough. has
| found a new homo in Grosvenor
square. now known al the stars and
Stripes reserve"
| Viscount Bridport is now on his way