Perth Amboy evening news., 1919-09-27
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Will Prince TO Wales Cross The
American Border An Engaged Nan?


N. i. A. Special to EVENING NEWS.
WINNIPEG, Man, Sept. 24.-Has
Lady Dorothy Cavendish, second
daughter of the Duke of Devonshire
encouragement of Canada, stolen a
march on her American and Canadian
cousins?
Feminine hearts, set aiutter by the
visit Of Edward, Prince OF Wales, may
have huttered in vain. If reports which
have followed In the wake of his royal
highness' visit to Winnipeg are any
thing but idle gossip.
Joins Royal Party.
Backed by the vast wealth OF the
D~evonshire family and a social posi-
ton second to only hat of royalty.
the Duchess of Devonshire, 1t is said,
has taken advantage of the pronounce
| ed empire-wlde sentiment against for
eign marriages for royal heirs. and
set ont to land the prince as a o
in-law.
1T would seem that the duchess
holds a whole handful of trumps.
Lady Dorothy is young, beautiful, has
a charming personality. with the add
ed prestige Of great wealth n pedi-
gree.
Since the prince first came to Cam
ada he has been thrown into the COM
pany Of Lady Dorothy on several oc-
c~asions, and now 1t Is announced that
the duke and duchess and Lady Dor
othy will accompany the royal party
on a trip to the Pacific coast. Wheth-
erer by design or not. the prince will
be thrown constantly into the COM
/ pany of the girl, who, according to ru-
NOR. has the best chance of any girl
In the English-speaking world of be-
coming the Princess of Wales.
Danced Together.
The princes first meeting IN Canada
with Lady Dorothy was at Ottawa,
where his royal highness was the
guest Of the Duke and Duchess of De-
vonshire for four days. The young
people spent much time together DUR
| ing the princes stay in the dominion
capital. This was under the watch
, full eye of the duchess. At the grand
ball. Lady Dorothy vas the first part
ner selected by the prince. He dane
ed with her several times during the
evening.
After the prince left the east, the
encouragement decided quite sud-
denly, to make a tour Of the west.
Just IN hour before his royal highnesS
arrived IN Winnipeg, the vice regal
party, which included the Duke and
Duchess and Lady Dorothy. arrived in
the western metropolis.
Although the duke and duchess oE-
tensibly visited Winnipeg to attend a
Red Cross meeting, 1t was
after their unexpected arrival that
they would Join the royal party In q
trip to the 2oast. This Is really what
started all The gossip.
Suitable Match.
Although Lady Dorothy Is not of
royal family, 1t Is not believed that
| would make any material difference
| to the powers who direct the lives of
the empires rulers to suit the best
| political ends If the choice should
! center upon her. There Is little doubt
but that she would be welcomed
throughout the empire as the bride of
the popular soldier-prince. The union
would prove of immense advantage In
! strengthening the bond between Brit
| ain and the principal dominion, Cana
da. Canadians look upon the Lady
Dorothy as a native Canadian.
SO the duchess, II the gossips have
correctly guaged the situation, holds
a winning hand, IT remains to be seen
IL some other American, Canadian or
| English matchmaking mother "trt-
jumps her trick"