The Washington herald., 1914-05-31
FAIR AMERICANS
SAW THE DERBY
Beautiful Women Added
Clamor to Great Society
Event.
MANY BET ON WINNER
Il Has Been Impossible to Obtain Ae-
eommodaions in London
Hotels.
MANY BET ON WINNER

Hotels.
Special cabls to Ths wsshinst0 HsaA-
London. May ao-Derby week was ne
greatest business week Of the season
London hotels were crowded, and the
foyers of restaurants were throooins
with life and hustle. the vivid coioring
of the women's gowns lending charming
animation to the scene
This years Derby night VIII long Dc
membered; all London seemed TO De DIN
ing out. Many American parties were
especially noticeable at the Savoy and
Berkeley hotels.
The fact is. most of the Americans.
purely out of sentiment. had small bets
on DURYEA'S Durbar II. the odds DO to
adding considerably to their enjoyment
of the great classic.
Throughout the week II has been impcs-
sible to obtain accommodation In the
great hotels at any price.
Duryea the Hero.
The Berkeley has been the headquarters
of many racing notables. chiefly on ac-
count Of H. B. Duryea's presence. Mr..
Duryea, who has been quietly entertain
ing friends here. leaves for Paris this
week.
Mrs. Ogden Hammond. of New York.
has arrived at the Berkeley Hotel after
a stay with friends in the country.
Mrs. Richard Lounsbury had q great
party on Derby night
Mr. and Mrs r. NJ. SaltonstaIl, Of Bos-
ton. have returned from an automobile
trip in Scotland. rejoining their daugh-
ters, who made a trip to Holland
Mr.. and Mrs W. c. Wilson, Of Boston.
-. an<o $vfys
through picturesque parts OF Brittany.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. R. Lawrence. of Bos-
ton. have returned from Paris for q fur
ther stay in London
Claridge's Hotel Is exceptionally crowd
ed with Americans. Mr.. and Mrs W. n.
Crocker, of San Francisco. after a fort
nights stay, have left the hotel. having
taken a large house in Bruton street for
the remainder of the season. where Mrs.
Crocker intends to do considerable enter
tanning.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. B. Hopkins. of San
Francisco. have left for weisbaden, re-
turning at the end Of June.
Colonel and Mrs. William Cary Sanger.
OF New York. have entertained largely
while their daughter spent most Of the
week at her dressmakers in anticipation
of her presentation to court next week
Judge and Mrs w. H. Moore are spend
ing the time mostly with q host of their
old friends. giving quiet little dinners al
most every night while Judge Moore 10
getting ready for the Horse Show during
the day.
Untermyers Arc Here.
Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Unterrnyer, who
intend remaining here another month,
have been making the rounds of theaterH
and restaurants.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reeve Merritt of New
York. gave a couple Of parties this week,
and that Prince of Bachelors" William
Gillette. has resumed his smart lunch
cons to which invitations are eagerly
sought
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas L. Winthrop, OF
Boston, have returned from a country
tour. Mr.. and Mrs. Trafford Heetson
have arrived here after a tour of tho
continent Phelp Dodge has had a num-
ber Of friends calling on him to hear an
account Of his world tour. Mr.. and Mrs.
Eben Jordan have INDUCED this week In
a number Of short auto runs through ths
country with intermittent trips to Paris.
Mr.. and Mrs W. K. Vanderbilt havs
arrived at the Ritz and intend to re-
main for at least a month; they had .
large party for the Derby.
Mr.. and Mrs s. r. Guggenheim ars
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to going on a continental tour, probably
commencing at Weisbaden. They gavs
a large dinner party on Tuesday night,
but spent most of the week at EPSON.
B. G. Follansbee. of Pittsburgh. who
has undergone special eye treatment az
the hands Of London specialists, has left
for lengthy stay at Badnauheim.
Mrs Sam Newhouse. who Is entertain.
ing largely. Is one Of the principals in a
spirited contest with Mrs AIbu, wife Of
4 South African magnate, who claims to
be the best-dressed woman staying at the
Ritz.
Back from Paris.
]. Cheevor Cowdin. U. s. polo commits.
sioner. has returned from a trip to Paris
and Madrid and has since divided his
lime In going to the races and settling up
private business affairs.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Cullough have ar
rived from Paris and will spend the re-
OF the season in London.
Mr.. and Mrs J. Greenhough have
arrived from the country while Mr.. and
Mrs. Stanley H. Halle are here from
Paris for a long stay.
The Savoy seemed all week like q large
lice OF the United States removed bod
ly to London.
DR.. A. G. Ledou. agitating for the es-
ablishment Of an International Institute
II Mining Engineers in London, has re-
eived a host Of visitors this week.
7. c. Plant Is here vigorously expatiat-
ng on the Panama tolls question: Frank
|. MCGOWAN Is busy talking New York
'olitics, and Albert Redfern. the desisn-
II. has been casting a critical eve all
week on the various costumes seen In the
Hotel Savoy.
E. B. Podmore, of New York, gave a
eception Tuesday to q great number Of
Iorse-loving friends staying here until
,ftes the Horse Show. He spends most
4 thS time taking out friends In his own
Miss Rida johnson Young. Miss Minnie
oupree and Miss Laura Hope Crews were
he guests Of Mrs. William Fladgats at a
ig luncheon party in their honor at
1aridge's Hotel before all three left for
'aris
j. Albert. Brooklyn shoe manufacturer,
as arrived and intends taking his wife
n a tour of France and Italy after q
ortnights stay in London.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. D. Stout and family.
Chicago. have arrived at the Carlton
Or long spell.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. E. Duncan has 70.
urned after q months motor trip through
he Scottish Highlands.
The Carlton restaurant is crowded
very night this week with American par
es. Among the prominent hosts has
cen Kenneth Lord. Of New York. Frank
!. Doubleday, Of New York, a fresh ar.
val In London this week. Is the guest