It was really an accident which led Miss Mary Endicott to become the third wife of Mr. Joseph Chamberlain in 1888. In 1887 the veteran politician went to the United States as chairman of the Fisheries Commission. By some secretarial error, he one day presented himself at the house of a lady who was giving a luncheon party for "ladies only." The hostess, however, begged him to stay, and placed him at the table next to the charming Miss Endicott, whom she "was sure he would like." And so much did Mr. Chamberlain like his companion that marriage followed a few months later. She has proved herself a clever helpmeet, and a sincere friend to the women and children of the poorer classes of Birmingham. Miss Endicott was the daughter of the Minister for War in President Cleveland's administration.

Mrs. Joseph Chamberlain Miss Murrell M arris