Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-31
LONDON SOCIETY GOSSIP.
Special Cablegram to The Star.

LONDON, March 30.-The biggest So
cial event on the cards is the wedding
April IL of Lady Irene Gladys Butler
elder daughter of the Earl OF I.ains-
borough, and the Marquis of Stafford.
the Duke of Sutherlands eldest son and
heir. The ceremony will be performed
at st. Peters Church. Eaton Square.
The Duchess of Sutherland sister of
the Earl of Roslyn. whom New Workers
will remember has pretty taste at
stage managing. So it is certain that the
wedding will be brilliant, and the chances
are that there will be some rather the
atric surprises. Anyhow, there will be
fourteen bridesmaids. bevy of charm
ing girls, whose picturesque costumes will
carry out graduated scheme of color
in shades of pink. The frivolous are say
ing already that with such a chorus
there should be standing room" only at
the church. Among the bridesmaids will
be three of the brides cousins Jean
Stuart and the Misses Combe the brides
sister, Lady Moyra Butler. who is only
thirteen years old, and the bridegroom's
sister, Lady Rosemary Leveson-G Cover.
Lord Lainsborough. who was long mill
tary secretary to the Duke of Connaught,
will give his daughter away; she is just
twenty-one. Lord Alastair Leveson-
Cover, a good-looking chap of twenty
two, who Is playing at being an officer
in the Blues the crack cavalry regi-
ment will be his brothers best man.
The wedding reception will be at eros
venor House. lent for the occasion by
the Duke and Duchess of Westminster
The honeymoon will be passed between
Lileshall and Dunrobin Castle. two of
the seats owned by the Duke of Suther-
land. Lord LainsDorough is not wealthy,
probably he is sufficiently gratified
for the use of Grosvenor House
The most fashionable hostesses, prodigfA
as they are, are considering steps they
shall take to keep out persons from their
parties who are not invited. This action
was provoked by an alarming incident at
a reception recently given in honor OF
Premier Asquith by Lady Craven, who
was Cornelia Bradley Martin.
With the guests was Suffra Sette whom
nobody knew. and at the Craven House
on Chesterfield Gardens so many people
had been invited that none thought of
questioning the stranger, who was well
had good manners. She approached Mr.
Asquith, who was standing by Lady
Craven. and all of sudden shouted
flow about votes for women
Mr.. Asquith, vastly surprised, stepped
back. Lord Craven took the woman's
arm and escorted her 10 the door. when
private detectives took her in charge, she
shouting ali the time, Votes Tor
women
While these political receptions are
being held any man woman who is
we'll dressed and well carried can 90 to
any OF them. number OF theftS have
occurred lately at such parties. but as they
hoSteSses have shrunk from the scandal
no steps have been taken to trace the
thieves.
Men find it easier to enter the houses I'M
invited because there is such a scarcity
of young men who dance. Seeking young
dancing men. a hostess goes to William
Gillette. who founded the Bachelors Club.
That gentleman gallantiy responds by
sending invitations to an assortment of
selected young guardsmen. bankers sons
ana other eligible eligibles. for whom he
makes himself responsible.
Unfortunately, band of undeSirableS
are masquerading now as guests sent
by Gillette They are sentlemanly
enough they dance we'll some of them
go to parties simply because they want
a good supper. others that they may
pick up whatever valuable comes in
their way. 1t is suggested rather
hesitatngly, that invitations be sent
out which shall be presented at the
door, although it is recognized that this
I'd tller extreme measure viii not keep
out the undesirables.
At reception at Dorchester House
last season the American amba ssador.
Mr.. Reid, and Mrs. Reid suffered a
severe loss because of sO-cailed souvenir
hunters, who pOcketed small pieces of
silver. The Reds are taking greater
precautiOnS this season. and have en-
gagged we'll dressed detectives. bOtn
women and men, to minSle with the
guests and keep d sharp eye on the
valuables.
The sea son. which opened so brilliant
ly. is suffering an early frost. because
of the coal strike and the general in
dustrialsunreSt. There is Il tacit agree
ment between English and American
hostesses that long this distress
exists in the country there shall be
no great entertainments. 1t is likely
that a number of invitations to social
affairs will be cancelled. Mrs. Henry
Higgins. formerly Mrs. Breese of New
York. the mother of Lady Lancaster,
and Lady Alastair Innes-Ker have cam
celed invitations for big dinner next
week. and have gone abroad. Lady
BARRYMORE, Mrs. Adair's sister. has
called the invitations for ball at the
Ritz Hotel Mrs Almeric Paget. who
was Pauline Whitney. the late William
G. Whitney's daughter, and Mrs. Lulu"
Harcourt. niece OF J. PierDont Nor
gan. both announce that they have post
poned all their receptions