New-York tribune., 1922-12-03
MOuntbattens
Depart, Taking
Films of Trip
Cousin Of King and Bride,
England's Richest Heir.
ess, Carry Permanent Rec
ord of Their Journey
Irwin Cobb Almost Sails
Cangplank Is Lowered for
Him After Ship Is Ready
10 Go; 10 Liners Leave


Lord Louis Mountbatten. cousin Of
King George. and Lady Mouatbatten,
England's richest heiress, we're In ex-
ubersnt spirits yesterday when they
sailed for home on the White Star liner
Olympic after passing two months In
this country on a wedding tour, trsv-
cling TO the Pacific Coast aud as far
south as the Everglades OF Florida.
The young couple said they had
never passed a more enjoyable two
months anywhere and could never ex-
press sufficient gratitude for the cour-
tesy and kindness that had been eK-
tended TO them b. every one with whom
they had come in contact. Lord Mount
batsen added that they we're grateful
for the consideration shown them at
all times By the American press.
just before the big liner pulled out
Of her pier Lord and Lady Mountbst-
ten invited the chip news reporters 10
their ststerooms, shook hands with the
newspaper men and expressed a wish
that they would again be met By the
same reporters upon their next arrival
in this port.
Take with Them Films OF Trip
The Mountbattens took with them
several thousand feet OF motion picture
Aim OF persons and scenes they Wis.
tied during their stay In the United
States. The youthful naval ohieer was
carrying a moving picture camera win
which he had taken many OF these
scenes, which he can project IN a spo-
cial studio In his home.
The visitors said they had vivid
memories OF the Army-Navy football
game. which they attended last week
In Philadelphia. They were given
many a thrill while witnessing the bat.
tie. they said, but the only regretful
Incident Of the affair was that the
Navy, for whom they had been root
ing, went down to defeat.
Questioned regarding the probable
fate Of their brother-in-law, Prince
Andrew of Greece. who will be placed
on trial In Athens tomorrow. Lord and
LaSy Mountbatten said they had re-
eeIyed no word from him while they
were in this country and they DID
not care TO pass any comment on the
case.
The Mountbsttens we're bsde bon
voyage By General Cornelius Wander
biit. who entertained the young couple
during their stay Of fortnight here,
ard Miss Grace Vanderbilt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Stephen Pell, Ar. and Ars.,Ed-
ward Somers and Mrs. Frederick Nell
sen.
Phones London From California
Another passenger on the Olympic
vxs II. Gordon SelfridRc jr.. son Of the
London merchant, who has been in this
country several months on business.
When the younger Selfridge vas In
California recently he spoke b. long
distance telephone and radio 70 his
father in London. Tho voice was
trsnsm itted over the telephone 70 Deal
Beach, ". j., where IL was broadcast
By radio. Mr. Selfridge said he had
received a cable from his father stating
that the latter could recognize his
voice and hear every word distinctly.
Countess Festeties de Tolns, daugh-
ter Of the late Gardner Witherbee,
sailed TO spend the winter in Paris.
Police Commissioner Richard Z. En-
right, Mrs. Enright and Deputy Com
missioner John A. Harriss were at the
pier to bid her farewell. Others de-
parting on the vessel included William
Dubilicr, the American wireless wiz
ard, who is on his way 10 Germany.
whore he will work in conjunction with
the TelefuRken interests 20 simplify
radio broadcasting; Nine. Domieio da
Cana. wife OF the Brazilian Ambasss-
dor 10 the Court of st. James's, her son,
Morris r. Volck, hnd her cousin, Mrs.
Nontaigu Ia Montague, and John j
Burke. formerly OF the executive gtas
OF "The New York Herald" under James
Gordon Bennett, who Will assume
charge OF news service In England
and Ireland.
Irwin S. cobb's Family Sails
A conspicuous Ggure attending the
sailinp Of the st. George, Of the Fur
ness Bermuda Line, was Irvir 5. Cobb,
the author, whose wife and daughter,
Elizabeth, we're going on 4 months
vacation. When The whistle had blown
for "Ail ashore" Mr. Cobb vas among
those missing, for, despite his robust
build. the officials of the company had
overlooked him. He appeared tuat be-
FOR. the vessel started out, breathless
and restieulating, with freshly light
Cd ci,ar in the corner Of his mouth;
The sangplank was lowered again and
as he approached the pier ne was
wsrned OF the mo smoking order, 20
The cigar was cast over the side. with
out II Nr. Cobb appeared III at ease
but he waved a hasty goodby YEN end +, left ,it
~. bsr berth for Valparaiso, Mise
Marion Brill, Of Iilion, n. y, arrived.
n. officials Of the line came s to ssr M
49, ~. river and caught the Ebro
T Of the Battery, where she ~as pot
aboard.
American Fruits for Chile
Francisco Rojos. director general Of
the Department Of Agriculture, OF
chiIs allied on the EbTo after spend-
jng Ave nonths here 20 select diner.
suf varieties OF fruit adaptable TO ne
tspapsrature and soil conditions OF his