The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-04-02
Social Side of Washington

bassy; Commander Retzmann naval at.
, tachc Of the same embassy. and MIR
a 7. lIorstmann-scate tho company
which. included. in one group, the
PRESIDENT and Mrs. Taft. Miss Taft and
'heir guest. Mrs. Holister, Of Cincin-
hati' the Vice President and Mrs
sherman. the Premier Of the Cabinet,
and an Mrs. Knox. and other Cabinet fam
mes mes except Secretary and Mrs. Meyer
e,r,l5aestnaids, ex-senator and Mrs. Nelson
Aidrich. Commander and Mrs South
eTland' ,r and Colonel and Mrs. Henry
May The foreign official group in
cluded, besides the resident ambassa
doris and ministers plenipotentiary,
some some OF the more distinguished OF the
ieet visiting American ports. Among
the out town relatives and friends
Of the brides family were her grand
New York and Paris who. it may be
interesting to note. brought as a we'd
ding gift large diamond surrounded
platinum rinG, and check for hand
some sum: Mr.. and Mrs Cornelius Van
aerbilt Mr.: and Mrs. James speyer
Mr. MI, and a. Mrs shefer, Mrs Richard
| New York: the American Ambassa dor
TO Berlin and Mrs. Hill, and their
daughter, Miss Katherine: Mrs Colin
Campbell. Of England who is spend
ING the early spring with her mother
Mrs. L. Z. Letter: the American Am
nassador TO France and Mrs. Bacon,
whose marriaE to Miss Cecilia May
one of the bridesmaids of the day. they
are In this country for a brief soiourn
Toys. singing the Bridal Chorus. from
'Lohcngrin." led the bridal procession
down the left aisle Of the quaint Con
lowed by four groomsmen. two in the
ull uniform of their rank in tho diplo-
matte corps, piumed chapeau in hand.
dress, each with a beaver clutchcd tC
his breast Count Pourtales walked
neNt escortinG his future mother-in
the German custom The four brides.
r,aids-Aliss Alys Meyer, Miss ELSIE
Aldrich. Miss slary southerland. and
sa ln5 and Nm, MaSh bewloehns pink
med with garlands of pink satin roses
| according TO the design of former
Washington society girl Miss Maud
! Conversely. Immediately preceded the
bride. whc came In leaning on the arm
OF her father. who. like the bridegroom
| full uniform of his diplomatic rank
which in his. case WIS full court dress.
! The bride. pretty brown haired wo
man Of twenty-five. wore the convcn-
| tional bridal dress Of white satin and
a real lace veil about five yards long.
the tout ensemble differing from 9TH
, that the gown was slightly low-necked.
| was made with a full length rcSula
| tlon court train, a fact which many
would attend the coronation of the
Sing and Queen. who she knew as
Prince and Princess of Wales, during
man Embassy In London. Her wreath.
Following the German custom. was
myrtle. and her bouquet. Of lilies of tho
valley and orchids. paid tribute to the
| m pIir. n
the two symbolic of her GcrmanA Amer.
| lean lineage.
early in the day were dispclled in time
for the wedding. and never did the sun
shine more joyonsy on "A newly mar.
ried couple. i was, as though nature
giving them happy send OFF on tho
voyage of life. and by every omen the
| new Countess of PourtaIcs should be
a wonderfully contcntcd woman in her
mature years
The President arl Mrs. Taft did no,
which followed at tho German Embas-
! sy. but returned for quiet dinner a
the White House: and then went TO
Seven sisters" with their house guest.
! Mrs. IIollistcr. Of Ohio, anu Major Butt
with special attention to tho higher
| title OF the crStwhilc smiling "Captain
| Archie"
Miss Taft. who continues to be the
object OF much attention from promi-
| cent hostesscs dincd at the Swiss lie.
cation one evening this week and Ia
ter enjoyed a delightful musical pro.
gram, especially arranged for her by
the Minister and Madame Ritter An.
other evening she was the guest OF
honor OF the United states Treasurer
Hugh McClung, who invited a partysto
meet her at dinner and then took the
company TO see fascinating billie
Burke in Suzanne" Or. and Mrs Thos
Nelson Page acting as chaperons for
both occasions.
Two diplomats with a reputation for