The Washington herald., 1914-04-05
SMART SET IS
QUITTINGLOND0N
Society People Deserving City
for Fashionable Spring
Resorts.
MELBA DINNER HOSTESS
Singer on Way to the Riviera-Min-
lister Garrett in the British
Metropolis.

London, April I-wIth Easter but q
week away, London practically is DESERT
ed by the smart set and there will be
little doing socially until after the end
Of the month. The hotels remain well
patronized. but with more or less feet
ing guests. the majority OF whom are
passing through the metropolis to the
fashionable spring resorts
Rome appears to maintain its popu-
lsrity with Americans at Easter, while,
Of course. Paris is well to the front
Nine. Melba spent a few days here this
week, breaking her journey from New
York to the Riviera Last night she
entertained some society friends at the
SAVOY The principal guest was Lady
Randolph Churchill. erstwhile Mrs
George West (nee Jennie Jerome, OF New
York; 1t was smart little dinner but
the diva greatly disappointed her friends
by bluntly refusing to sing. despite re-
peated Urgings
Lady Randolph looks more charming
than ever. 1t is wonderful how she con-
trives 10 keep so young.
Marriage Gossip Prevalent.
There has been considerable talk re-
Gently of Lady Randolph making a third
leap into the matrimonial ring. but her
close friends positively state IT is a case
of never again with her. These same
gossips link the name of Lady RandoIphs
former husband. George CORVALLIS West,
with that of Mrs. Pat Campbell.
While on the subject Of possible we'd
dings. IL may not be amiss again to call
attention TO seemingly well-informed re-
ports as TO the marital intentions Of
Maxine Elliott and Anthony r. WiIdinG.
worlds tennis champion. They played
tennis together on the Riviera, and even
10 the most casual observer il has been
apparent that there is deep attachment
between them.
Great preparations are being made for
the festivities in connection with the
coming of age of the Hon. Francis Eaton,
elder son of Lord and Lady CheyIesmore,
which occurs next month. Lady Cheyles-
more, a daughter of Francis French. Of
New York, and sister OF Mrs. French
Vanderbilt. returns from the Riviera
after Easter to complete plans for the
celebration. which will include brilliant
dinner dance in May.
Montague Glass, who has been spend
ing a few days in Paris. returned to Lon
don yesterday to continue the rehearsal
OF Potash and Perlmutter," which is
slated for an early production here.
opinion here among those who should
know is pessimistic regarding the
chances OF its success, owing to the fact
that IL portrayS characters little UNDER
stood here: but Mr.. Glass and those re-
sponsible for the production entertain
high hopes for its success.
Looking for Mayfair House.
Mrs. William x. Lindsey. who Is stay
ing at the Berkeley Hotel. is looking for
a Mayfair house for the season. Mrs.
:. r. Gugggenheim who arrived on the
Imperator, spent several days IN London
this week before going to Paris, and will
return here for the season.
The Duke and Duchess OF RoNburgh-,
with the duchess brother. Robert Goe-
let. of New York. have left the Riviera
and are slowly making their way To Lon
don, where they are expected after Eas-
ter. which they will spend in Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chatfield- Taylor. OF Chi
cago. who have been spending few days
at Claridges. have left for Paris nut
will return to London for Derby week.
John w. Garrett, United States Minis
ter to Argentina, with Mrs. Garrett. IS
spending few days at the Carlton Hotel.