Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1912-01-24
DUkE'S VISIT
TO A MERICA.

New York, Jan. 24.-"New YORK
tits" has attacked the Duchess OIL
Connaught and her daughter. Prln-
cess Patricia. to such an extent that
they arc In no hurry 10 get back home
TO their adopted country. Instead
they have about decided to prolons
their stay here until Friday night.
and will not even accompany the
Duke to Washington tomorrow night
when he will pay friendly visit 1o'
President Taft
Two active days of sightseeing
opened to the party the possibilities
of what can be viewed in this city
and it was said that the Duchess and
rhe Princess have insisted that they
need more time 10 see everything.
They will attend the opera Thursday
afternoon and evening while the Duke
is in Washington. If it can he ar
ranged, the Duke will go TO the OPP
era Friday night, and Immediately
afterward will start on the return
trip 10 Canada.
1t was said that one reason why
the women Of the party will not ac-
company The Duke 10 Washington is
the desire OF Mrs. Reid to emphasize
the claim that she is really the social
mentor Of all America, and she did
not desire 10 share that distinction
even with the members OF President
Tafts family.
Today the visiting members of roy
atty continued their sightseeing in
and about the city. They were late
in arising as the natural result OF last
nights dinner dance. which was at
tended by Mrs. Reds selected seq
ment of the 400" and which. ac-
cording to all concerned. securely
fixed the wife of the ambassador TO
the court of st. James in the seat of
leadership of society left vacant by
thed cath OF Mrs. Aston
Washington, Jan. 24.-With all the
pomp and ceremony accorded new
ambassador, the Duke of Connaught
will be received by the President at
the White House Thursday at 4:45
p. m. according to official plans an
nounced today.
Breaking the suspense Of society
leaders, the plans provide for but few
women 10 meet the Duke at the White
House. Only Mrs. Taft ana the wives
of few cabinet members will join
the Duke at tea after the royal Wis
itor is received by the President.
IT was determined 10 bar all women
from the White House function. but
Mrs. Taft wished to serve tea TO the
rice-regal party.
The Dukes visit is regarded as
personal" and not official, but he will
be accorded distinct honor in an in
formal way Major Butt. personal
Representative Of President Taft.
alone will m Get the Duke at the Union
Station. and. with members OF the
British embassy, accompany him 10
the legation.
A squadron of Fort AIyer cavalry
will escort the Duke and his party
from the embassy 10 the White House,
where President Taft. accompanied
only by Major Butt and Secretary of
State Knox, will receive the Duke in
the Blue Room. After n chat thei
and naval aides Of the Presi-
dent and the Duke will enter thei
room and later be guests of Mrs.
Taft at tea.
The cavalry escort will accompany
the British party back TO the embassy.
Washington, Jan. 24.-Strictly
stag" petticoats being barred. will
be the White House reception to-
to the Duke OF Connaught. !
This was practically decided today by
Secretary of State Knox, official
umpire" of the viceregal visit.
The For Men Only sign will be !
hung out at the White House when
the Duke arrives. President TAFT
and possibly his cabinet members will
receive the royal party.
But a select coterie Of society wo-
men will be thrown sop of consid-
Grafton BY invitations TO small eX-
elusive reception to King George
uncle at the British Embassy, fol-