The Washington herald., 1912-07-08

end at Florence the other day, when her
definite separation from Signor Toselli, a
piano teacher, was pronounced in open
court. The settlement of the divorce pro-
ceeding had been postponed several times
because In the meantime the ex-princess
had written affectionate letters to her
present husband from Brussels. where she
now makes her home, expressing her
wish for a reconciliation.
The final separation took place under
circumstances OF a most cordial nature.
The two erstwhile lovers met in a cor
ridor ef the law courts early in the morn
ing and chatted affably together. It was
decided that their son, Robert. should re-
main in the care of Signor Toselli's pa
rents at the fathers expense. and that
the mother was to have free excess to
the child at all times. There was no money
allowance on either side.
The princess Ieave-taking of her third
ex-consort. before motoring to the rail-
way station. was as hearty as her greet
ing had been earlier in the day.
But for her escapades. which repeated
ly have made the rounds Of the interna-
tional press. the Countess Montignoso
now would be Queen Of Saxony.
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the crown prince. had no charm for her.
and in 1902 Europe was scandalized by
the news OF her elopement with NJ. Gi-
ron, her children's tutor. a Belgian. In
February. 1903. she was divorced. by the
crown prince. In September. 1907, she
was married to her Italian husband, Sig
nor Tosell. at the Strand Registry ofice
in London.
Last year the former princess pub
lished her version of her experiences at
the court of Dresden. and scathingly
took to task the "straight-laced. narrow
minded Saxon princesses, who made
her life burden. spied upon her every
action. being determined to SOW dissen-
sion between, her and her husband. be-
cause she craved freedom from the dull
ness Of court etiquette. The book made
quite sensation, and. Of course. was
prohibited In Saxony, the government OF
which threatened to withdraw the an
nuity granted her as the mother OF the
royal children, one of whom a future
King,
Ambassador and Mrs. Whitelaw Reid
must vacate Dorchester House in Octo-
ber The approaching marriage OF Sir
George HolfOrd, the owner of Dorchester
House. to Mrs. Menzies is interfering
with the future plans OF our Ambassador
and his extremely hospitable wife. But
they have been fortunate in securing
Dudley House. in Park Lane. the resi-
ience of Sir J. b. Robinson. tho South
African magnate. who passes most of his
time at johannesburg.
Dudley House Is not much TO the liking
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the very large reception rooms both at
dorchester House and her New York
palatial residence. The rooms in Dudley
House. while Of a comfortable size. do
not compare with those of Dorchester
House. But 10 make up for this there is |
4 picture gallery IN the rear, which can |
De used as a ballroom. But there is not
enough space In the new quarter to ac-
her large stan Of servants.
King George and Queen Mary will dine !
with Mr.. and Mrs. Reid before the end |
of the season, but no date has been |
liked. The Reids will occupy Dudley |
House until next March. when the Am |
will relinquish his post.
Sir George Holford has won a very
charming as well as very wealthy |
bride in Mrs Menzies She is Mrs |
Al W IlsOH anu Is SIS /
cr of that famous beauty. Miss Muriel |
Wilson. The Wilson family seat is
rranby Croft. around which still lin |
gers the remembrance of the ''baccarat
in which King Edward, then |
Prince Of Wales. was involved. The |
Wilson family's wealth is derived from |
ieets of vessels; the Wilson Line Is |
,nly one of their possessions.
Marrying a daughter of the house Of
Wilson, Sir George can afford to live in |
Dorchester House. in addition to main
aiming his country estate. Sir George ,
S an enthusiastic gardener and often
,ives advice on gardening to Queen
Alexandra, whose eQuerry he is.
The British government has taken
Dorchester House often to entertain |
listing potentates. The late Shah of
Persia was a guest there. and, with |
oriental absoutism, ordered that ami
mails to he prepared for his dinner be
slaughtered in one Of the reception
ooms. OF course. the beautifully fur
Iition. Sir George swore an Eastern SOW
reign should never again be put up
n Dorchester House.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reid the other night were
he hosts 10 those members OF the diplo-
natic corps accredited at the Court of
Il. James. who are married, at a dinner
,iven at Dorchester House. Sir Edward
Trey. in his capacity of Foreign Secre
ary of Great Britain. was present. also
large company of personal friends of
he United States Ambassador and his
wife. among whom were the Duchess of
who was wearing a black dress
With a splendid crown and parurs .of
amonds: Katherine Duchess Of West
ninster. Lord and Lady Mimic, with their
aughter, Lady Eileen Elliot: Lord and
.ady Arran. Lord and Lady Lonsdale,
ieorgiana Lady Dudley. Lord and Lady
srougham and VauN. Lady Sackville and
iiss SackvilleWest. Baron and Baroness
chroder. Sir Frank Lascelles. Countess
ritz Hochberg. and such distinguished
oliticians as Lord Morley, Lord Lans-
owne. Lord Rosebery, and Mr.. Winston
Numerous American guests were also
I the table. They included Mr.. Pierpont
forgan 6nd his sister. Mrs. Burns
mother OF Mrs L. HarcourD. Mrs T.
Mrs. Joseph Sprickley and
er sister. Mrs. Reynolds. and Mr.. w.
'hillips, first secretary at the embassy;
FRS. Joseph Chamberlain. and Lady |
Herbert, widow Of the late Sir Mienaci