Titanic's Babies

[Randy Bryan Bigham]

Ben is correct that the Duff Gordons knew the Cavendishes. Lucy gave a soiree in the summer of 1912 for her niece Margot Glyn (who was a deb that season) and, though in mourning, Julia Cavendish attended. So she was obviously a close family friend.

 

[Brian Ahern]

Ben and Randy -
Thanks a million for those tidbits!

I guess, then, that they were part of the London social scene, as opposed to living quietly in the country like I generally picture them. Your info is in keeping, however, with something I read in contemporary Titanic newspaper coverage about Julia charming the British court. This isn't surprising since, judging from her photos, I'd say she arguably takes the prize for the foremost beauty in first class. Though she does have strong competition from the Fortune sisters, Jean Hippach and Dorothy Harder, to name but a few.

Thanks again,
Brian Ahern

 

[Marykate Viola]

About children being allowed in the dining facilities, I would guess that any child over the age of 11 would be allowed in the First Class Dining Saloon.

 

[Caroline Chavez]

Hi marykate Viola. Where did you get that answer from?
-Croline

 

[Marykate Viola]

Hi Caroline, i actually posted a question about children in the dining facilites on another thread so honestly i just guessed.

 

[Joe Campbell]

I remember reading that a 17 year old Jack Thayer had to eat by himself in the first class dining room during dinner. I know children wasn't allowed to eat dinner in the first class dining room but what about breakfast and lunch!!??