Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-04-27

Wedgwood and diamond plaque brooch.
The presents received by this inter
esting couple were magnificent. The
king and queen sent Lady Beatrice a
blue enamel brooch. surrounded by
pearls and bearing the royal mono
gram. G. NJ. r.. in diamonds. Queen
Alexandra sent an aQuamar1ne ana
diamond brooch; Princess Victoria, a
gold and enamel box. Lord Salisbury
gave a diamond tiara, which can be
worn as necklace. and a diamond
pendant Lady Salisbury gave three
pearl necklaces: Lord Harlech, a dia-
mond necklace: Lady Harlech, two
diamond rings and an emerald ring,
while among the groom's gifts to the
bride were a diamond necklace and a
pair of diamond hair combs.
Other presents included three diamond
hair ornaments. three diamond
brooches. an old jeweled watch. a dia-
mond and pearl bangle. a moonstone
and diamond hat pin. etc
recent wedding in London was de-
scribed as the most picturesque in that
city this season.
The bride drove to the church in the
carriage in which her father went to his
own wedding thirty-six years ago. and, as
on that occasion. it was drawn by two
gray horses. with positions.
Sixteen children walking in couples fol-
lowed the bride up the aisle.
They were CARRIED in Greek style. their
robes being of cream silk. the peplums
edged with gold embroidery. They also
wore gold laced sandals. and their heads
were crowned with gold fillets.
A huge wedding cake of five tiers, sur
mounted by a hymeneal altar in confec-
| tionery, graced the brides table at the
luncheon which followed.
The brides father. Lord Ribblesdale.
gave her some splendid family jewels.
| including necklace, pendant. ear
| rings and corsage ornaments of dia-
| monds. others of sapphires. six hunters
| and a check.
Valuable jewels from friends and a
presents.
Lady Robb. wife of the British am
| bassador in Rome. entertained at a
city recently, probably the most mag
nificent entertainment that has taken
place in Rome for many years
Shortly before IL o'clock fanfare Of
Juno's bodyguard of Amazons, who.
after grouping themselves before the
throne Of Juno. retired to the strains
of stately march and then escorted
represented by Mr.. Osborne of the
British embassy staH. Isis. the Hon Mrs
George Keppell. and Ulysses followed
These in turn were followed by other
members of the Olympian group
Juno was represented by Lady Robb
her classic dress of gold and blue being
much admired. Her crown was of tur-
quoise and gold. and she wore a neck
lace of large turquoises and diamonds In
front of the goddess were the two little
sons of the ambassador carrying baskets
Of roses. Following them came a group
of nymphs.
After Juno had seated herself upon a
throne formed by a couple OF peacocks.
the Vittoria Colonna group approached
Prncipessa di Teano appearing as Wit
toria Colonna in medieval robe OF dark
gray velvet heavily embroidered in gold
Those taking part in other groups were
Prince John Liechtensten, dressed as the
sultan. and Princess Dorothy Radzuvill,
who was dressed in platinum tissue with
rows of diamonds around her neck, and
from her silver turban hung a long blue
ostrich feather Another striking costume
was of black and silver, over which hung
chains of diamonds. A Chinese group an
Arab group and many others added great
beauty to the scene.
The nymphs We're dressed in white
ninon. with tunics OF soft white silk bor-
dered with green. and myrtle wreaths
were worn on their heads.
Ex-senator Nelson w. Aldrich has ar
rived in Paris and is staying at the Hotel
Bristol.