Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-11-30
DULLNESS PREVAILS
At BRITISH CAPITAL
American H0Stesses Not En-
pertaining Under Present
Regime at Court.
THEATER-GOING FORMS
MUCH OF THE GAYEN
Queen Alexandra Is First Visitor at
New Home Of Prince and Prin-
cess Of Connaught.


LONDON, November 29.-Never in the
memory Of the present generation has
London, socially speaking. been so dull
for this time of the year as it was this
week. Not a single hostess came for
ward with even a small dance, and there
was nothing more exciting than the tango
teas, of which every one is heartily
sick.
The trouble is that the American host
esses do not care to entertain under the
present regime at court. Another rea-
son is that all the great houses of Lon
don are closed. Moreover, many wealthy
persons have been very hard hit by the
depreciation in stocks and are econo-
MIXING.
The result is that the theaters are
doing a great business, as they are the
only form Of entertainment
Many theater parties are being given.
followed by supper at one of the smart
hotels. After Christmas it is generally
hoped that society will awaken.
Lady Paget has announced her inten-
ton of giving a number Of dinner parties
in Belgrave Square. The Duchess Of
MARLBOROUGH will give a, dance at sun
derland House. 1t is hoped that Mrs.
Cecil Bingham once more will entertain,
although she at present is unable to leave
Canterbury.
Mrs. James Henry Smith. who will be
at the Ritz T.otel, also is expected to be
hostess at dance. but 1t is altogether
a miserably small list In prospect. There
is likely to be larger exodus to the
Riviera than ever before in February.
Becoming Experts.
The coterie of souls Of which ex-
Premier Arthur Balfour and Mrs. AS
ouith are still the leading lights has
taken to the tango.
The shining lights are Lady Cunard.
Mrs. Hyfa Williams and Lady Randolph
Churchill Curiously enough, it is the
middle aged women who have taken to
the tango, more particularly the middle
aged women belonging to the set which
prides itself upon unconventionalities.
The average dancing man votes the tango
too difficult. but the conventional hostess
has learned that unless she wants to
see her floor empty she had better cult
vate the tango.
Every one who has seen Princess
Arthur Of Connaught since the return
from her honeymoon has been amazed
at the transformation in her appearance.
From being a rather dowdy and insig-
nificant looking girl, she has developed
into a really handsome. very stylish young
woman OF course clothes have had
much to do with it. She also has new
way Of doing her hair and is giving
greater care to her complexion.
Her hats are the very latest thing and
her gowns are as Partisan as can be-
The Connaught Home.
Queen Alexandra was the first visitor
IN the new home of the COnnaughts and
she was loud in her praise Of all the ar
Their house in Mount street,
Grosvenor square, is entirely unlike any
other London interior. With its beauti-
full furniture 1t presents a most luxu-
rious and comfortable appearance.
One Of the first apartments is the ball
room occupying nearly the whole Of the
first floor. Prince Arthur intends to give
a Understanding dance in the early
spring. Although slightly lame. he en-
Joys dancing as much as his wife. Mean
while, the young couple are delayed with
important public and private engagements
in both town and country.
Next season they will perform many
duties for the king and queen.
A Picture Ball.
Despite the fact that the picture ball
of the month, 1t will be probably the last
OF these functions. Society folk. especi-
ally the male element, have tired of these
fancy dress balls for charity. Moreover,
the men object to the expense of new
costumes.
These affairs, although great society
are wsn bs d os
masters are reprOduced it will be at the