The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-02-09
LONDON SOCIETY
ny THE LADY MARY mANwAnlNG

London, February S.-(Special Among
the debutantes presented at yesterdays
court was Lady Iris Capell, one of the
very loveliest of this years "buds." Lady
Iris, who will be IS in June made an in
formal entrance into society at Lady
Deshoroueh's ball at Taplow court. Lady
Essex was Miss Adale Grant of New
York, sister of the Afarquise de Bre-
teuil, and quite one of the most attractive
of the American peeresses, being tall and
graceful and extremely pretty with soft
eyes. dark hair, and beautiful complexion,
and always remarkably we'll dressed. She
was married in the early 90's to the sew
enth Earl of Essex whose seat is histor-
lc cassiebury. Herts, the ancestral home
of the Capells since the days of Charles I.
Charles I.
A good deal of interest Is being
manifested in The forthcoming ceremonial
dedication of the Heny VIII chapel in the
abbey, for the service of the Order Of
Bath. The Duke of Connaught as great
master and principal knight. Grand Cross,
could not be ignored in connection with
such a pageant. Accordingly, his royal
highness is arranging to come over from
Canada next June for the express pur-
pose of taking part in this impressive
ceremony. There Is an expectation in the
court environment that the Prince of
Wales will be invested with G. o. b. be-
fore hand, in order to enable his royal
highness to join the procession. In that
event he will walk Immediately behind
the great master, and his banner will be
installed in the Bath chapel in due time
The Duke of Connaught will be in town
for less than a fortnight, and will return
Immediately TO Ottawa. He win be ac-
companied on the journey to England
by the Duchess of Connaught df, indeed,
the duchess health does not necessitate
her return before them and Princess
Pat but the royal ladies will stay on
to the end of The London season. and will
take part in the final evening courts and
state balls at Buckingham palace. They
may then proceed for few weeks to
Stockholf, in order to see the crown prin-
cess Of Sweden, after which they will
travel together to Canada. They are not
to be seen on this side again until the
royal party leaves the Dominion upon the
completion of the Duke of Connaught's
term of service as governor general
The new Duke OF Abercorn will be a
valuable accession to the women's party
In the house of lords. His grace, through
the inspiration of the Marchioness of Lon
donderry. is a staunch supporter Of the
cause of suffrage. While he was fairly
active in politics as Marquis of Hamilton.
he is better known as an inveterate enty-
mologist. He has one of the finest collec-
tions In the world. just now being re-
| moved to the ducal seat at Baronscourt.
He has also two little SONS and several
daughters. The eldest son, now Marquis
of Hamilton, is yet too young to be be-
trothed to any of our eligible maids. He
is a fine. sturdy boy, and will one day be
a great catch, as the Abercorns ere
wealthy as well as among the noblest in
the land. This. by the way, is OF the
Handsome" branch of the Hamilton faui-
lily, as distinguished from the Hungry
Hamiltons' Both are Scotch, although
the Duke of Abercorn is q resident Wish