The sun., 1869-12-16
THE PRINCESS OF ERIE.
n VISIT TO THE RESIDENCE or MRS.
JAMES FISK, JR.

1Iomc-A Palace of PIowers-IIer Dia-
monds, her Carriages, and her Horses
Her Business Tact and her Benevoleuce-
Her Beauty aud her Accom- ishmen,s.
We received apassport into the paatial home
Of Mrs. James Fisk, Jr. 1t was a tiny document,
made OF tinted French note paper. It bore the
monogram Of the writer, a wealthy, amable, and
bonored lady Of Murray Hi. One day aler its re.
eeipt we were whlrled through the narrow and cir
rutous French streets Of old Boston. few min.
utes' ride brought to Chester avenue. south OF
Washington street and Chester Park. Turning
north and driving one block we entered Chester
square. hundred OF the real and would be labobs
of Boston rcside here 10 brown stone fronts, facing
seircular park. Chester square Il Chester avenue
greatly wdened between fremont and Washington
streets. Its outlines are sent circular thus making
m amphitheatrical line Of magnificent dwellings az
ssurrounding 70 Chester Park. The Park contains
shout an and a. half of ground, enclosed by an
elaborate iron fence. Within arc flowers. siruts.
trees, statuary, and winding walks There Gllmore's
band, during the sumner season. cnlivtns to nir'ts
vtilo hundreds OF the rich and nohhy young Bos.
tonians promenade on the surroundin, v.lt. und
pavcments.
YRS. JAuRs FISK At HOME
Ahghting NJ No. Il Chester squsre, and ssccudlnc
flight Of massive granite steps, pulled tho silver
bell knob, and soon the largo French plate glass
ushered us into tho magnificent reception room
After lev moments delay Mrs. Fisk entered tho
room. She was dressed for an evening reception
which she to have attended at Rices, on BEACON
street. We had anticipated seeing splendid lady,
but the magnificent woman who appeared before us
pttired IN white velvet dress e7 train, cut eighty
dfcott, with jewels, and The fash of diamonds quite
bewdered US. Presenting our no;o Of Introduction,
We received most genial welcome, and at once felt
at home In the presence Of her who lives IN the
indulgence OF all the wants aud wishos that wealth
can secure. Prcscntlysanothcr lady. Miss Finnic
narrod, entered the room. She is the companion OF
Mrs. Fisk and the fdnoet OF a Broad street banker
The two ladies' whether at the opc-i, tho theatre,
driving along the Boston bouevasis, or travelling
over the country, are nsererahle
MRS. FfsK's mAnpiAGE
with James Fisk Jr, took place az Al innd, Nice.
IL the autumn Ot le65, or fourteen years ago ncr
maiden name was Miss Lucy n. hoorc. She w.s an
orphan tnd q ward OF Mr.. Sauderson, ofsarinedeil,
Mass. For tNo ycar previous 10 her marriage she
attended the Br,;teboro Female ecminsIy There
L. where she fest met Nr. Fsi. wMe there sac
became eng ased to him. T.ey resided ttere until
1890 when Mr. Fisk moved to Bostt and became
an employee iof the louse Of Jordan, Nsrsh s Co.
They took apartments al the mode - Marlboro Hotel
on Washington street. In 1861 lNr Fisk made
silent partner OF the house. lie chen too& an ee.
CANT suite Of At tho fashionable fremont
House residing there untlltwo years ago when Mrs.
FISK purchased her present residence in her
name. The house Is valued at S75,OOO. Its situation
be the mos, cnviablc in Chester square and in Bos
ton. ft,ndilg as Il docs whore the avenue begins
u swell Out into larger proportions, " commands a
view OF tue park and Tic AvsAue both nOrth ana
south.
MAGNIFICENT HoMR
Is hrs. Fisk 1t Is four.storird and ha' an oval
mont TO CONFORM to ihc location on the PARK. The
windows are large French plate glass, pain.
bansard roof crowns The structure Tao basement
rea ~ another story, Is deep, and divided into
kite en- laundry, and dining room. The FIRST floor
ls g.. xte.sivc drawing room, the whole length OF
The cp mouse. ON the floor above are the recep-
uou iooms The tlid floor is divided INTO library
Mr. tisk's suite, end citmecrv Tor guests. In the
ioJ,il story arc The billiard and cAra rooms and
e.-.-Dcrs for servants.
tn DRAwISG ROOM,
vi lo one Of The largest IN Boston, furnished with
t.iehdNr seldom II ever met with IN any New Eng
ut State. IL S. not alone in the incs- OF the
i Hiture. -.atuary clrorts tapestry, aud otner ap-
IrHsments Of this room that ia dazzling splendor
""o sts. II Is rather ~ the taste cyeIy Nhere dis
r,''d, the tact VI nappy arrangements Of heTaonious
90 r.s, -rOupnss, aud b,enlmg OF hight and shade
ce,tln portions OF the grand drawing room and It's
contents which bcwildcrs visitor. Tie furniture
tn.irs settocs, cases, talloc--eycrythng in this
TuO.a are solid rosewood, deliberately carved. The
coverings Of the chairs an sct.ees hight crimson.
The eurtiins are costly lace, with overcurtain OF
crimson satin, oopcd 10 boidor OF gold. Tne car
pet, which Is a sohd AXnin5tcr, II delicate pearl
color OF the lroscoed walls. Tue groundwork OF tie
carpet ~ relieved BY flowers ot various hues, of
which crimson ls the chief These correspond with
the tapestry OF the furniture. The mantei 10 Paran
marble. Inc Chandeliers were imported from Paris,
and are exceedingly rechercld. The walls dressed
with rare aud costly paintings. There among
them number OF porccaintypes and pantings OF
James Flsk Jr. AT least two dozen, IossibS ffty,
representations OF James FISK, Jr, hang on the
walls, Some are buricsqued many arc Of ordinary
artistic work. while few ara superior in design and
execution lie ls represented In quite all positions
aud attitudes, from quiet seat IN a drawing room
10 standing position on d. ing locomotive, with
Grant and Jay Gould clinging to him.
rHE RECEPTION ROOMS
pre richly furnished ana cory. The same superior
iaste which noted Ia the arrangement OF the
drawing room also prevails here. The carpets are
central figures OF flowers wreaIh,i into an Immense
bouquet. The furniture rs highly polished solid
The paintings are nns 1t is here where Mrs: Pisks
domestic traits OF character are observed The
shrubs. They are seen in every window, In all The
corners oil the rooms, In the inches Of the marble
mantels, aud underneath the rosewood and marble
tables. They are hung In tasty bead, moss, and
china baskets from different parts OF the rooms.
The halls on each noor contain hower.pots and
composing Mrs. Fisk's suite, are Administers, pale,
white groundwork with chnsz ngures In every
The billiard room above and adjoining card
rooms are carpeted with scarlet Brussels linen
Ehield extends around the billiard table, which is
Dne Of Phellns best The furniture Of this floor u
solid mahogany and black walnut.
carpets Of a prevailing crimson color. The rugs
and mats throughout tue house most costly and
elegant.
THE DINING ROOM
Is elegant. The furniture is roseWood-si1eboard,
tables, chairs, tld ALL Ihe chairs are trimmed with
velvet; lace curtains hang at the window and q
fine Brussels carpet sleeps on the floor 1ne ground
work Of the carpet Is green. This color Is Of that
lovely shade which almost oompels ono TO think that
he Is standing on wood mosses, Tie shade ID
leVcd With tiny hgufes Oi orange. The VII Ole effect
L. that OF woodland carpet Tierc arc cos.lCr nd
more magnificent carpets In the rooms above, but
the Ircticst IN the house ~ that in the dining rlOm
The china and silver plate Tor Mrs. F.ss Ia ole IS
probably the most colnpicte IN tis country. This
house has been furnished entirely regardless Cf "a
pense.
FIsK's JEWELS
arc not only more numerous, more varied, sand com
Irls4 n atcr range Oi -cms. but tAc most val
liable In tlls country, We can only mention Few Of
her more valuable Jewels. She has several watches
set IN diamonds. and number OF very tine chains
both long and short. one watch, recent lm.orta
ton, Is perhaps the only one OF tue Kind worn in
this country. i. Is miniature album. In the ccntro
ofuno OF TIC covers IL a very tiny ume-poce, The
covers studded with diamonds. The album con
talns humber o. gold leaves, 10 which sual nina
tUres may be adjusted.