The Washington herald., 1919-10-12
By E. c. DRUM-HUNT.

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Socially Washington is "deader'n' a
door nail- just now. There was
scarcely a function last week large
enough to be chronicled: just a few
small parties like the luncheon Mrs.
aampson Gary gave for Mrs. Rob
ert Lansing or the dinner Mr.. and
Mrs W. b. Story gave at the Cafe
81. Marks for Secretary and Mrs.
Lane. or a party or two for the
prospective brides. like the attractive
tinner l. Pittman Springs gave at
st. Marks for Adelaide Heath and
Capt Arthur Doig.
all goes to prove the old
saying. Man proposes and God dis
poses;" for. according to man-made
plans ii was thought that the winter
season would be well under way by
now. inaugurated by the visit of
King ALBERT and Queen Elizabeth Of
Belgium the first week of October.
But the Presidents illness changed
hings somewhat. Now that he is
-apidly growing stronger-to the de-
light Of the whole world--it appears
hat the royal couple may be en-
md of the month.
end of the month, though it has been
said that both the Prince of Wales
and the Belgian soverelgns may can
eel their proposed visits to Washing
ton, owing to the Presidents poor
state OF health.
Talking of the Belgians recalls the
excitement about Anna Hamlin last
week Many folks seemed to know
hat there was something unusual
lbout Anna in the air but didn't know
INST what Newspapers were asking
ior her pictures and inquiries as to
Ter whereabouts were being made
of course the first thought everyone
sad was that Anna had gone and
Iotten" engaged. But that wasn't 1t
u all: Anna had just calmly kid
tapped the young Belgian price for a
ew- hours II happened while the
aoyal visitors were in Boston. The
oyal parents were sightseeing when
Anna having heard that the prince
vas interested in athletics, persuaded
aim TO enter her automobile and took
him to the stadium for the afternoon.
After they had had n beautiful time
together, she took him back to
ais astonished family at their hotel.
OF course The Belgian heir is rather
poung yet but would not many a girl
ust love to kidnap the Prince of
Wales? That is a safe bet. He is Of
! marriaSeable age and a regular
prince charming" I'm told.
FRINGE MAY
DELAY VISIT.
No announcement has been made
about possible changes in the plans
'or the visit of the Prince Of Wales
10 the United States. but of course
hey depend upon the Presidents con-
iition. II is said that It is possible
hat the Prince may visit the West
sTn States before coming to Wash
ngton, or perhaps not come here at
all. All American army officers
Who have received the Order of the
Saith. either as Knight Commanders Or
Companions. from King George OF Eng
and will have the insignia OF the or
der pinned on their breasts by the
Prince II he comes to Town. The
Prince tslesraphed Niscount Grey. the
British Ambassador. q few days ago
hat he would esteem It high honor
20 make these awards personally and
lsked that the ceremony be postponed
until he reaches Washir ston.
More than forty American officers
we're singled out by King George for
The Order of the Rn.h. one of the
highest orders that tIe English King
.an bestow on . foreigner. Most all
,f those honOred served At one time
or another with the British forces at
he front during the war.
The British Embassy notified the
fortunate ones of the honor done
hem several months ago and since
hat time these officers have worn
he red British service ribbon. which
nay only be worn by those on whom
he Order of the Bath has been be-
Itowed. The insignia Of the order
snly arrived at the Embassy last
Teek. and it had been arranged by
discount Grey to present these
Medals to the American officers
sometime this week. This program
vas declared OF. however. when the
b equest was received from the Prince
Il Wales that ne be permitted to per
Dnally honor the Americans
The ceremony will be held at the