Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-27
COURT AND SOCIETY GOSSIP

Special Cablegram to The Star.
LONDON, July o6.-Had it not been for
King George, the London season would
have finished three weeks ago instead of
now. Hundreds Of society folk had left
town; one reason being that SO few great
hostesses came forward to entertain and
another that the financial scare the world
over has produced something approaching
panic in the highest circles.
The depreciation in gilt-edge securities
has been enormous. and as many society
folk are keen stock gamblers. there have
been forced sales at absurdly low prices
of sound stocks to enable the holders to
clear their speculative accounts.
The king was perfectly aware Of all
this, but was determined, for the sake of
London trade. that the season should not
end so abruptly, hence the state ball on
Friday night, for which society was
ever. wrote regretting that they were I'M
able to obey the kings command, as they
were on the continent.
Little Rest for Royalty.
1t is feared that neither the Goodwood
races nor the Cowes regatta will be as
brilliant as in former years. Many of
those who formerly entertained large
house parties for the races have found
it convenient to take the waters at some
economical cure.
Both the king and queen are In need
Of a long rest after their strenuous ex-
ertions. but with the exception of a week
at Windsor, they will get little quiet until
they go to BalmOral, where court et-
Quette is Immediately relaxed. Queen
Mary also will spend a short time with
her great-aunt in Germany.
Youthfu1 Season
The season just ended has been marked
by the domination of the young element
in society. Stately balls were in the mi
nority. while dances of less pretension
took place at the rate of five a night.
American and Anglo-American girls
have played important roles in these gay
cites. but few debutantes have arisen to
challenge the laurels Of Marguerite Drex-
ell. Helen H. Cloudy, Anita Stewart and
Mildred Carter, three of whom are now
married.
Most exalted Of the Anglo-Americans
was Lady Iris Capel. daughter of the
managed, attending only the ultra smart
parties. Lady Capel was guest of honor
at a small dance the Duchess of Marl-
borough gave for her.
Greater freedom was permitted those
cousins the Hon. Helena Coventry LADY
Deerhurst's daughter. and Philae Max
well. Lady -MaxwelI's daughter. Both
mothers hail from San francisco.
Lady Cooper's Great Ball.
Miss Coventry was introduced by Lady
Deerhurst, who gave a large dance at
Claridges'. Philae Maxwelrs mother
gave a great ball in Grosvenor Place for
her.
One Of the most striking balls of the
season was Lady Cooper's, given for
Maisie Cooper. the niece of the late
Silent" Smith Miss Cooper is known as
an heiress.
Another American who was prominent
was Katherine Seligman, Lady Valid
STEMS daughter. tall handsome girl who
was introduced at a ball at Claridges'.
Among other American girls who helped
to brighten the season was Miss Butter
field, whose mother. Mrs. Roosevelt But
terfield, has leased an old mansion at No.
ii Curzon street.
The Three Wiborg Graces.
The three beautiful Misses Wiborg orig
inally Of Cincinnati, were the sensation Of
the season. These daughters Of Mrs.
Frank Wiborg took London by storm.
They were always seen together and had
been in demand at the smartest parties.
Miss Page, the American ambassadors
daughter, arrived late in the season, but
scored a success, as did Miss Julia Rob
bins in fieeting visit.
Miss Zaidee Branch, niece OF the pop
ular Mrs. Arthur OF Glasgow, was at most
Of the London balls. Miss FOLSOM. daugh-