New-York tribune., 1922-11-26
Duchess of Sutherland's
Party Is First Political
Function for Reception
Observation-Disclosures
Notable Weddings
Have Marked Week
Col. Harvey's Daughter
ON Visit to- Her Parents;
Captain Bailey Arrives
Special cae1s to The Tribune

LOISDON, NOV, 20
"HE great social 9vcnt of this
week in London was the eve
A ming party given Wednesday by
the Duchess of Sutherland at Hamp-
den House, the invitation cards for
which bore the words "To Meet the
Prime Minister" This was the fEst
political function for the reception
of the new Conservative members OF
Parliament and their wives and was a
brilliant affair.
Though still young the Duchess is a
much experienced hostess both in Lon
don and Scotland. The ball she gave
at her country home during the sum
mer for the Prince cf Wales was one
OF the outstanding social successes OF
the season. Wednesdays entertainment,
however, WAS her first attempt as a
political hostess. Her sister, Lady Betty
Butler, helped in entertaining the many
guests.
Whole Of Hampden House
Is Used During Reception
Hampden House formerly belonged Co
the Dukes of Abercorn and is one Of
the few London houses which passed
from duke to duke Though smaller
than the London homes OF che dukes
predecessors, it has fine ballroom and
is wonderfully decorated. The Duchess
used the whole house for the recep-
ton, picturesque figure present be
ing the Dukes piper clad in national
dress, who had the duty of hinging
wide the doors for the guests.
There were a number of prominent
weddings during the week. One Of the
most interesting was that of Miss Isa-
bella Rea. who is well known here as
political speaker She was married.
to Mr.. Basil Herbert, son of Lady and
the late Sir Jesse Herbert. About
| 400 guests attended the ceremony, in
Guiding Sir John and Lady Simon, Sir
David Murray, Sir Donald and Lady
Mclean, Mr.. and Mrs. Runciman, Lord
and Lady Emmott and Lord and Lady
| Buckmaster. The brides gown was Of
white moire with white and gold bro
| caded Georgette train, the bridesmaids
dresses being Of the same material.
Some interesting visitors here this
week included Mrs. Marcellus H
Thompson, daughter of Colonel Harvey,
who is now visiting her parents. Cap
tain and Mrs. Sidney Bailey just have
arrived from America. Captain Bailey
is attached to the British embassy at
Washington and Mrs. Bailey, his Amer
ican bride, formerly Miss Mildred
Bromwell, has many friends in this
country.
Rumanian Envoy's Wife
Departs for New York
Prince Antoine Bibesco, the Ru-
manian Minister to Washington, was
here all week, but his wife sailed for
New York last Saturday. Lady Cunard's
daughter, Mrs. Fairbairn, has been with
her mother at Carlton House Terrace,
though she will depart soon for the
Continent, being still IN delicate health
as result of her serious illness last
summer. Lady Cunard is the daugh-
ter of the late Mr.. L. F. Burge, of
New York.
Lord and Lady Queenborough have
just returned from Warwick Castle,
where they have been staying with Mr..
and Mrs. Marsh for the shooting. The
Marshes seldom come to London, but
entertain extensively at Warwick. Miss
Gwendoline Field, whose engagement
was announced a short while ago, is
with her fance's parents, Sir Archi-
bald and Lady Edmonstone, at Dun
treath Castle, their place in Scotland.
Her marriage is expected 90 take place
early In the new year.
/ King Haakon of Norway will join
Queen Maud here in few days. They
are expected to stay with the King
at Sandringham for weeks shooting
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