Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-07-06
In Foreign Cities.

Lady Cynthia Alexander Curzon, daugh-
ter Of Lord Curzon of Kedleston. and
granddaughter Of the late Mrs. L. z.
Letter Of this city, were among the
attendants at the marriage of Miss Elsie
Holland Hilbert and Mr.. Arthur G.
Faulconer, which took place at Watford,
England. recently.
The bride wore a gown OF white and
silver brocade, made very simply and
draped with rare honiton lace. Her long
court train was lined with blue chiffon
and she wore honiton lace veil, which
was worn by her grandmother, Lady
Knutsbord, at her wedding years ago.
Mrs. H. Boyd Rochfort and Mrs. Wynne
Chapman acted as ushers at the church
and were attired in dresses similar to
those Of the bridesmaid. OF Saxe-blue
satin, with draperies of mauve and
cherry-colored chiffon. and caps OF
frilled black tulle bound with blue rib
bon.
They carried blue silk parasols, with
long crystal handles, which were the gifts
of the bridegroom.
On the second day Of the races at Ascot.
King George and Queen Marry arrived
early with their suite and guests from
Windsor Castle.
Her majesty wore a gown Of rich ivory
satin, WIN mick coat OF yeilOW DTo
cade. Her white hat was trimmed
around the crown with ostrich feathers
and yellow roses.
She wore diamond and emerald orna-
ments and carried pale green sunshade.
White lace and chiffon dresses were
much in evidence owing to the heat of
the day, and one Of the handsOmest was
that worn by the Duchess Of Portland,
with picture hat covered with shaded
plumes.
Princess Patricia was present. wearing
an embroidered white muslin gown and
a white feather hat with touch Of
cherry color. the latter shade matching
Princess Alander of Teck was also in
white, with an embroidered coat with
insertions of lace. A white tulle hat
Lady Linli:hgow wore an elaborate
cream lace gown over satin, with a
mauve hat Another smart toilet was
of peach color grenadine. Lady Crewe
white satin, while Lady Willoughby
wore black satin gown yelled in rare
old point lace.
The Duchess of Somerset wore soft
gray satin, heavily embroidered and
trimmed with lace; the Duchess of
Beaufort wore pale lavender with an
elaborate wrap to match. and Lady
Dudley was in a simple gown of white
pleated chiffon.
Col. and Mrs: Robert NJ. Thompson
pointed dinner at the splendid Hotel
Aix-les-Baines. where they are making
a protracted stay. their guests includ-
ing Mr.. and Mrs. Mourichon. Miss
Beresford. Gen. BracQue Pasha, Miss
Sykes and DR.. Spear.
Mrs Thomas Gaff Of this city has
arrived at the Hotel des Londres, Paris
Mr. Arthur G. Bell Of this city is So
journing in Paris, as are also the Rev.
G. Freeland Peter, Mr.. and Mrs. Armis-
tead Peter. jr., Miss Agnes Peter and
Mr.. A. Peter.
One Of the closing banouets given in
London during the recent visit of NJ.
Poincare. president Of the French re-
public. was offered by the visiting
guest, who had the king and queen to
dinner at the French embassy
The magnificent gold and silver plate
was sent over from the EIysee for the
occasion. The plate includes about
thirty tall foriated jardinferes of OBJ
long shape, supported by nymphs and
bacchanals in frosted silver They were
arranged to form a horseshoe, and filled.
some with La France roses and others
with luscious fruits. There are also
some antique gold vases. sucriers and
platters OF the emnire period. The porce-
lain dinner service used was from the
royal SAvres factory. and is one OF the
treasuEet OF the Elysee.