Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-09-22
Eeecher,s Recreafions.

Inc Twin Mountain correspondent of the Bos-
ton Courier has the following concerning the
recreatiops and occupations of the great
preacher atthat place
When he came he was accompanied by mem
bers Of bis family. GeveraI of whom had preceded
him, others followed. When once again installed
IN his old quarters, which he had occupied for
tbree summers previous, the gay season was at
its height. Beecher was the observed of all OBJ
strvers. "For the greatest scandal waits on
greatest state,' and his every movement was
known 10 all the eyes that could possibly see
him. His first afternoon found him at his old
amusement, croquet, the proper clerical game,
coat of, and truly enthusiastic, wautIn
aways to win, with "hoop Ia" as each
arch wss made, end an Indian club flourish
aS he won. He is very good player, and
his son is emo slouch" at the game; and when
the Rev. Mr.. Livermore, of MaSsachus etts, was
here-he can handle a mallet as dettly as the
Test-there were verJ many pretty, intere ting
games, setting aside the irrepr ,ssIble interest
which always attached to ore of the players.
All the good-leoking yeuDg ladies who could
not play gsZed in witleSs admiration. No belief
did they entertain of Tilton's charges. Person n
magnetic Infinence as does Mr.. Beecher, had
totally removed-a at least for a time II the
slightest shadow of a suspicion against him,
from natures so impulsively aftectiOnate for
greatness as are the rising generation offashon's
female followers. To each in the pre- sence of
others MIR. Beecher seemed always to say
& Not to know me, argue. ~ yourselves unknown,
Consequently every opportunity was sought for
tntr, ducticn ana she" now knows every one.
One introduction, witnessed by several, is worthy
of note. 1t occurred one pleasant afternoon,
ard while MIR. Beech bowed, and the lady
locked as sweet as she knew how, that ever
lasting Twin Mountain fss "Filled the air with
baTbsrOUs disonauce." Was it a comment on
society 5 formula, the motive IL at swayed the
lady?
STORIES AND TIMEPIRCEs.
Beecher spenGs a good deal of his time out Of
doors talking, walking and occupied with his
fayoIite game. When in the house he is always
surrounded by the guests. If in the hotels
small Cffice, q few get behind and beside him.
others crowd in front, and he tells his anecdotes
over THE counter with gustO that the frequent
hearty laughs sDrely attest. II he is here story
telling and chatting, he is surrounded by men,
with occasionally a woman in his minute audi
ence; if outside the Office in the corridors, par
loTs, or on the piazza, his audience is the re-
veTse-tte inner circle always mOropolized by
the youngest OF his admirers. who feast on his
countenance with the av;dity and persist
erce OF fiIes on sugar. His anecdotes are always
well told, heightened by his intense dramatic
expression and cutting sarcasm. About once a
day be 's solicited to compare watches, and he
is always willing, having handsome hunting
case" that be is very proud of, and paid 81 .
fer. He generally retires early, and on Satur-
day he keeps 10 his room preparing his Sunday
sermon. He, however, comes down when the
mail Is distributed, and usually receives from
twenty-five to fifty letters, well as papers.
UNDER HIs HAT.
Many of the illustrated papers have pictured
Beecher In large slOuch hat He always wears
yellow linen nat, with SUN Drlm and SOFT top.
This year it seems 10 set more down about bis
eyebrows, even ''that one may smile, and smile
ard be a villain" II may be accident that
PAGES II 80 low, but it vas not always thus.
Sunday sees the zenith of the interest, for then
comes the contract sermon, without which the
Twin Mountain would not make such favorable
terms with the preacher. An immense audi
ence usually gathers ir the decorated parlor,
the guests OF the house occupying reserved sea 5
in the family circle. ElleDwOou, Beecher ste
nographer, sits at a small table with the repOl t.
ers, just beside the preacher. And with Beech
er's undeItlOw OF elOquence in fwords which rob
the Hybla bees, and leave them honeyless." ii
is not surprising that his female auditors should
be enthusiastic.