New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1922-08-20
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w eddings Mark
London Season
Recent Marriage of Miss
joan Stnrgis, a Grand
daughter of George Mer-
edith, a Notable Event
Court Goes to Highlands
Princess Nina of Russia To
BE Bride of Prince Vad-
zett i'm Elaborate Rite

LONDON, Aug. 1e.--Several notable
weddings Of this and the coming month
have oeasioned particular interest
among American society now remain
ing In London. A recent one which
received wide attention, was that OF
Miss Joan Sturgis and Malcolm Arid,
which took place last Thursday at St.
Margaret's. The bride Is the grand
daughter Of George Meredith, one Of
the most famous Of living English
novelists, while the bridegroom is
prominent socially and member Of
the 9th Lancers.
The dress worn by the bride for the
ceremony was an admirable creation Of
creamy brocadc with silk train made
from her mothers wedding gown. A
second train Of Brussels applique fell
beneath tulle veil, being crowned by
silver headdress. The bridesmaids
were picturesquely attired in dresses
of apricot silk with red roses placed in
Spanish fashion behind the ears.
Elaborate cream colored Spanish lace
mantillas, mounted with high tortoise
shell combs, also were worn. Apricot
red, chosen to accord with the colors
Of the bridegroom's regiment, was the
prevailing color.
Princess TIC BE Bride
Preparations are being made also
for the wedding Of Princess Nina of
Russia, daughter of the late Grand
Duke George and Prince Vadzett, which
is to be held in the new Russian
Church. This ceremony will be lengthy
and elaborate, in accordance with the
ritual Of the Russian Church.
Toward the end of next week there
will be another auspicious event in the
christening of the son of the Hon.
Richard and Mrs. Bethel. One of the
child's six god parents is to be Mrs.
James Corrigan.
The Duke and Duchess of Roxburghe
have Joined the throngs of society
which have wended their way into
Scotland for the shooting season and
have made extensive plans for enter
tanning their friends. The duke is one
Of the finest shots in England. Among
has rented Cortachy for the shooting.
Sir John and Lady Lavery are another
couple who have gone north. 81
The King and Queen, with their
court, have removed to the highlands,
occupying Balmoral Castle, this year
being the SEVENTEEN that it has housed
the royal family in the summer months.
Millers Sail for United States
Lady Queensborough's parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Starr Miller, who have been
staying in London for the last few
weeks, have just sailed for the United
States. They are planning to return
in the winter to visit Lord and Lady
Queensborough at their estate in
Cannes. Mrs. Miller had quite recov-
cred from her serious illness in Paris
early this summer.
The Hon. Cecil and Mrs. Campbell,
accompanied by the latter's daughter,
Miss Moxon, also sailed for the States
this week, intending to remain on
Long Island for several months. Other
departures included Lord and Lady
Lee, who will visit Venice; Mrs. Ogden
Goelet, Air-les-Baines, and Mrs. w.
K. Vanderbilt and Miss Elsie De Wolf.
Marienbad. Both Mrs. Vanderbilt and
Miss De Wolf did much entertaining
this year in London.
Earl and Countess Beatty are now
entertaining at Reigate Priory for a
number of visitors, including the
Marquis and Marchioness Dufferin.
There is to be a royal house party
at Bolton Abbey next week, when the
Duke of York arrives there for visit
with the Duke and Duchess of Devon
shire, the guests also including Lady
Maud Macintosh and Lady Rachael
Caveudish.