The Washington herald., 1912-07-14
KING GEORGE CUTS
FlVB-O'CLOCR TEA
Almost Sacred English Rite Not in
Favor Probably Because of
Royal Dyspepsia.

London. July has though England
and Queen Mary have taken such a
radical attitude of opposition to a cher
ished and ancient British institution that
society shivers in anticipation Of a down.
right revolution. The institution is that
revered and almost sacred rite-the s
, o'clock tea
almost might imagine that these con-
servative rulers were preaching this es-
tablishment or the abolition of the Lord
Mayors show. The gravity Of the move
is that II threatens the comfort of all
classes. for the afternoon tea is the
comfort of the cottier as well as the
fetich OF Mayfair. 1t is to be written
with sorrow that the royal assault on
the ceremonial is founded upon a some-
what selfish cause. royal indigestion.
Both the King and Queen suffer ACUTE
ly from that ailment, and although Queen
Mary takes small cup OF weak tea her
husband never touches II. Queen Alex.
andra, on the other hand, makes a reg
ular meal at o'clock when sandwiches
and cakes OF all kinds are served. The
late King Edward was a tremendous
eater and many used to maJyel how he
could make a hearty meal at o'clock
and enjoy an equally hearty meal at 9
o'clock. Both George and Mary dislike
fancy dishes, and the food served at
Buckingham Palace Is OF the simplest
and entirely British in its preparation
and kind.
The Duchess Of Marlborough, who was
the Princess OF Pless. staying with her
at Sunderland House, had been giving
number Of small dinners for her inti-
mate friends. The Princess Of Pless,
who is a sister Of the Duchess of West
minister. is In very bad health and sell
dom goes out. The Duchess of Marl-
borough has taken Auchnashellach in
Rosshire for August and September and
there will entertain a large house party.
Auchnashellach is one OF the most beauti-
full shooting and fishing estates in Scot
land. Last year ii was rented by the
Gaekwar OF Baroda.
The American Ambassador and Mrs
Whtelaw Reid have issued invitations
for a very large party at Dorchester.
in honor Of Mrs. Reid's young niece
Miss Cunningham.
Lady Maxwell. who was a Bonynge,
and whose husband has a prominent ex-
ecutive position in Egypt. gave a large
party during the week in honor Of the
khedive at her house in Eaton Square.
The Duchess of Westminster. Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid and Lady Naylor Ley
land were amOng the guests.
Mrs. William Solomon. the newest
American hostess. bids fair TO become a
great social success. Among her compa-
triots who attend her parties are Prin-
cess Hatzfeldt. Lady Paget, Mrs. New
house and Mrs. Glasgow.
Mr.. and Mrs Stotesbury have post
poned their departure for New York.
owing to being feted everywhere. They
are thoroughly enjoying themselves.
Mrs. Anthony Drexel and her daughter
Lady Maidstone gave a party during the
week in honor of the Stotesburys.
James B. Duke and Mrs. Duke think
OF settling permanently in London. They
have extended the lease OF their fine
house in Mount Street.
Mrs. William Northrup Mcmillan. gave
very successful ball this week at her
house in Hill Street. Mayfair. followed
by a cotillion. The floral decorations
were wonderful The, ballroom was
adorned with shaded roses IN gold bas-
kets. while the two dancing rooms were
separated by an archway OF roses. The
large marble hall was a mass Of carna-
tons which were also used in profu-
sion on the staircase The ball was
given in honor OF Miss Edwin Thorn
burgh. Of st. Louis. who looked very
pretty in a gown Of pale blue chiffon,
over white satin. trimmed with pale pink
roses