The Washington herald., 1914-05-10
MEXICAN CRISIS
FELT BY HOTELS
London Hostelries Not So Full
as Usual at This lime
of Year.
MANAGERS ARE HOPEFUL
Many Americans Stop at Ritz or Savoy
on Way Home After Cont
mental Tours.
MANAGERS ARE HOPEFUL

Special Cable 10 The Washington Herald.
London, May s.-The London hotels arr
scarcely as full as usual at this time o.
the year. Several managers say they arr
not optimistic regarding the prospect o.
a record season, but none is able to giv'
any explanation beyond the Mexican
crisis for the absence Of Americans.
Ritz-Carlton houses have many Ameri'
cans, including Craig Lippincott and J
B. Lppincott. jr, Of Philadelphia. who
are making a tour of Europe; Hugo
Reisinger. Of New York, who is spending
a fortnight here before going to Paris
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Ferguson. OF New
York, who are sightseeing; w. A. La
montague. who Ia staying here fe"
weeks after several months In India
George Kessler. who Is leaving for Paris
to meet business associates, and Z. b
Sweeney, of New York. who Is making
short European tour.
Many Balls Arranged.
Many Angio-American balls have beer
arranged for the present season. opening
with the dance given by the Hon. Mrs
Alfred Arson. formerly Mrs. Emery, Of
New York, which will be one of the most
lavish events in society.
Staying at the Ritz also is Mrs. III. W
Marsh, who is entertaining a great deal
spending part of her time between Rex
hill and Warwick Castle.
Oscar Lewisohn has also come from
Newmarket for a few days here. ]. b.
Miller and ]. Cheever Goodwin. Of Call
fornia. representing the Panama Exposi.
ton polo interests, spent a few days
here during which they entertained lead
ing English polo players.
Mrs Pembroke Jones gave couple OF
luncheon parties. while Egerton Win
throp- entertained his friends. Mr.. and
Mrs. Chester Thorne. who have been
asked out a great deal.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. d. Sloan and Defor-
est Weeks have had a busy sightseeing.
theater-going time this week.
Charles Dering and Miss Dering. of
New York. are making long stay at
the Berkeley Hotel. where Miss E. Phil
bin has arrived for a short visit en- route
to New York.
Mrs. w. c. Warren is here from Paris.
doing her shopping before going home.
Miss NJ. U. Hoffman and party expect
to remain In London most OF the season.
while Mrs. whitehouse and party and
Mrs. Robert Stevens are also staying
here several months.
Mrs. Richard Lounsbery has gone to
Paris for a few days. Lately she has
been giving a number of magnificent en-
tertainments at the Berkeley. her guests
including many prominent society folk.
CIaridges Is Full.
Claridges. as usual. is full of Ameri-
cans just now. among whom are Mr.. and
Mrs. w. II. Croker. who are staying
there a month before taking a house in
London for the remainder of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Dickinson, ac-
companied by their daughter, are stay
ing here a few weeks before returning
home. Mrs. Richardson Clover and Miss
Clover have arrived from Paris and will
sail for New York shortly. Mrs. ]. Lay.
wife Of the American consul general in
Brazil, has arrived for the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. B. Hopkins go to
and Carlsbad next week. re-
turning to Claridges in June. Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles B. Squire are looking for a house
suitable for entertaining. Mr.. and Mrs
Samuel Heilner are remaining a fort
night before touring Europe. Mrs.
Charles Mellon expects to remain the
rest of the season.
At Buckland's Hotel are registered DR..
W. B. James, of Washington, accom-
panied by his brother, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Hudson.
Mr. and Mrs. James A. Farrell. Of New
York, have returned to the Savoy after
a short stay in the country. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ben Teal. Adolph Ochs, and Frank
Tinney are also staying at the Savoy.