Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-03-19
American Girls Who
Will Attend Coronation

time it falls to Lord Darlington. Lady
Ancaster takes a deep interest in pol
tiles, and was of great. assistance to
her husband in his election fights until
he left the commons to take his seat
in the house of lords. Interest in pol
itics, however, has in no way weak
ened her interest in other matters. Her
dresses are not only always charming.
but original. She is known as an ad-
mirable horSewoman and a keen rider
to hounds
Another American peerless who is re-
garded as one of the most charming In
the Warehouses Of Dufferin and Ava.
She is an enthusiastic musician, and
recently, 1t will be remembered, gave
her vocal services for charity. Another
young American peerless who Is ia
yDorite with royalty is the young
Countess of Granard, who. was Miss
Beatrice Ogden Mills. 1t seems almost
natural that Irish peers should look to
America for their brides, for it was
here t that IT, Lord ord DOnoughmore also
beautiful daughters Of Michael Grace
OF New York
She is also a niece of William r. Grace
a former mayor of New York city. The
Earl of Donouehmore was not an idler
and had liking for political power. He
worked hard as a member of the house
of lords and at one time was under sec
rotary of war. He also holds the title
of Vscount Hutchinson and is thought
to have promising career before him.
Undoubtedly the Countess Of Craven
will figure prominently during the COM
ing coronation season She was Cor
nelia. daughter of Bradley Martin, and
April Is. 1893. carried her dowry to Will
liam George Robert Craven, Earl OF
Craven. Viscount Ellington and Baron
Craven. The earl and his bride spent
much of their honeymoon in watching
the repairs on the picturesque Combe
Abbey in Coventry. 1t needed going
over. having been built in 1850.
The Countess of STAFFORD is another
American girl who is entitled to take
high rank in the coronation procession.
The countess was the widow of Samuel
Colgate before her second marriage. Her
third wedding was with Martyr 7. Ken
nard, who has no stand ng at court. The
countess is a close personal friend of the
dowager queen, and despite her third
matrimonial venture retains the social
prestige which her second marriage gave
her.
British noblemen the Duchess of Rox-
borough must not be overlooked She
was May Goelet, daughter OF Mrs Og-
den Goelet and was married 10 the ouke
November 10. 1903. Henry John Innes Ia
the dukes proper name. and he also car
ries the titles of Marquis OF Bowman
and Cessford Earl of Kelso. Viscount
Broxmouth and Earl lines Theirs has
been happy marriage. and both the
duke and duchess stand well at court.
being especially popular with King
George. The dukes estate is an old one.
His castle. one Of the finest in Scotland,
was built in 1871.
There is little doubt that no more bead
tiful American girl will be found In the
ranks of American hostesses this sum-
mer in London than Margaretta Drexel.
the charming bride OF Viscount Maid
stone.
While her husband is not yet OF the
,eerage, he is the heir Of the thirteenth
Earl of Winchelsea and Of the Earl Of
Nottingham, Of the Baron Finch, and
hereditary Lord Of the Royal Manor Of
Wye. The viscount has reputation for
having been employed I'm Lon
lon, both in and out OF season. At pres
mt the young couple live with Mr.. and
irs Drexel According to the marriage
Lgreement they will receive growing
income of 5000 a year for each year al
he present decade. After ten years they
will have $4,000 a year and perhaps
more, If Father Drexel Is satisfied with
he happiness OF his daughter.
Marching in front of Lady Decies, ana
ust escaping being in last place among
er American sisters. will come Lady
.cheson. who was Mildred Carter. daugh.
Or of Ridgely Carter. American envoy To
She was married June q.
BIO. Her husband is in line to become