Evening star., 1912-07-21

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the first for several years.
Last evening Gen. and Mrs. Charles
McC. Reeve gave dinner for Mrs. Cole,
| and Judge and Mrs. NJ. D. Purdy were
also dinner hosts in her honor.
Tho most elaborate entertainment Of
the London season thus far was given by
Prince Agha Khan and Lady Cunard. It
was given at a hotel, with $4,000 worth
Of flowers to adorn the rooms. There
were forty guests, at three round tables
for dinner: and 300 others later for the
musical. at which several noted artists
sang, and Russian and Partisan dancers
contributed numbers.
More royal porsona8es attended the last
ball held at buckingham palace than at
any state ball within recollection. The
in the ROYAL d,iadfille, moved about the
ballroom to talk to their guests. The
queens dress was of cream and gold
broche of British manufacture. The Ouch
ess of Bedford was considered as wearing
the most costly dress seen. 1t was Of
Venetian lace, q family heirloom, and
the brocaded drapery in the corsage and
skirt was edged with cleaning diamonds
Lady Castlereagh wore a satin brocaded
in silver, and magnificent old rose point
covered the waist and fell in a narrow
drapery at the back Of the skirt
The Duchess Of Westminster wore
black and steel coat Of mail draped with
Egyptian scarfs. The bodice was OF
cred with black chenille leaves and
thistles. With this dress her grace Wore
her immense arched crown formed Of the
Grosvenor diamonds. and hanging from
her neck was the famous Nassau stone.
which has even a more remarkable his
tory than the Hope diamond itself, which
for the past year has been seen on Its
charming young owner in this city, Mrs.
Edward B. Mclean.
1t was at this ball that the blonde pref
tiness Of the Princess Of Pless com
manded attention Her erect carriage
and exceptional height were emphasized
by a towering headdress OF diamonds,
which rose in sharp angles from wide
her lace and brocaded dress the princess
wore many ropes of lustrous pearls.
Miss Leila Forman Of Lexington, KY,
who has been for some time the house
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs. Richardson Glib
son. has returned home.
Mrs Morgan Shuster and her two little
where they are the guests of Mrs.
iShuster's brother-inlaw and sister, Mr..
and Mrs. John W Vreeland. at their
home, Glenview.
Mrs Meredith Hogshead and her little
daughter. Virginia, of Chattanooga,
Tenn, are expected to arrive this week
for visit to Mrs. Hogshead's mother and
sister, Mrs. Herring and Miss Lillian
Herring.
Mrs. c. Arthur Williams and her sister;
Mrs. Parker. are spending several
months in Droitwick. England.
Mrs. John Wheeler and Miss Mary
Wheeler have gone to Nashville, where
they are members OF q house party, OF
a1l~ 14n to-
Mrs. Charles Post and her son. Mr..
Shelby Post, have gone for visit to old
friends In Kingston, n. Y, after which
stay with Mrs Posts sisters. the Misses
Shelby.
Mrs. A. H. Mickler and children arrived
last week from their home in st. August
inc. Fla, for visit OF several weeks to
Washington friends.
Mr.. and Mrs Rivers ]. Morrell. who
have been spending part OF their honey
moon with Washington friends. have left
for their home in Los Angeles, Cal. Mrs.
Morrell was Miss Nancy Stauffer OF
Chattanooga, and her wedding to Mr..
Morrell was brilliant event in that city.
| Mrs. H B. Connolly and her daughter.
Miss Linda Connolly Of Sanford, Florida,
arrived last week for q visit to relatives
in this city, going later to the mountains
of Virginia for the rest OF the summer.
Mrs Daisy Fitzhugh Ayres and her
sister. Miss Lucy Stuart Fitzhugh expect
| to sail Saturday from Philadelphia for q
| stay Of several months on the other side.
They will visit their relatives Gen. Fftz-
hugh and family. at their summer home
at Tunbridge Wells England.
| Miss Nina Carpenter expects to leave
shortly for her home in Perryville. KY.
where, in October, she will be married to
Mr. Howard Watkins, chemist in the
Medical Hospital Of this city. After their
marriage Mr.. and Mrs. Watkins will
make their home in Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs James Du Bots have gone
to Barlow Fla, where they are the
guests of Mr.. Du Bois' mother and sister.
Mrs. and Miss Du Bois, at their home on
| the river front.
| After visit to Kentucky friends in this
city. Misses Laura Spur. Polly White
house, Mary Cowell and Miss Cassidy of
, Kentucky have left for stay OF several
months in New York city.
Miss Portia Wager Of this city is the
guest of relatives in Mobile. Ala
| Miss Mamie NJ Dade and her niece.
Miss Evelyn Lee Fftzhugh, will leave
Thursday for their annual trip to Bethle
hem. N. H.
Mrs Henry Hallam and Miss Hallam
the wife and daughter Of Judge Hal
lam, and Mrs. Hallam's sister. Miss
Alice Reville. have gone to Owenton.
KY where they are visiting Mrs. w. S.
Adams for several weeks. going later to
stay with other relatives and friends in
their old home in Kentucky.
+ Col. and Mrs. F.. x. Schuller and Mrs.
T. p Packard Of Orlando, Fla, arrived
last week for a visit to friends In this
city.
Miss Mary Mcfarland left last week
for Maysville, KY. where she is the
house guest Of Mrs. j. F. Barbour for
several weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Lewis and their
daughter, Miss Lewis, have gone to Chat
tanooga, Tenn. where they are visiting
Mr. and Mrs. II. Forman for some time.
Miss Helen Sparger has returned to