Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-02-12
CALLING IN WASHINGTON.
Some Of the Society Leaders.

Wash. Cor. Gin Sofcmercl&l
NY first DAY IN WASN'T gtoL -ss a delightful
one was given g.nipse otissnion oy friends
who have the key that opens the door OF this
wolderful hahitatlon known as society" Tue
air was crisp and pure, the sky cioudlesS; the
sun made more dazzling the eXpanse or snow,
hardly Yet tracked or discolored. Out OF tue
purity OF the great snow drifts, graceful statues
meet the eye, In spOUess parks, or intersecflng
streets; long vistas o. white thoroughfareS
are flled with gay turn-outs, sle1ghS, dal-
ZsiBg harness and gorgeous footmen. Ga
Pennsylvania avenue dashing span OF
big black beauties, driven by giant coach
man, as black as they, all Respondent In
gold and green. was pointed out as the eQuipage
OF General La Eevre; a pair of cream colorei
Arabian ponies, with Persian blankets over
their dainty forms drew trio OF pretty !oung
misses
But the team that turned every head was
span as white rs the snow around them. They
were driven TO queer little SLED Their harness
was Russian, with tall, SCI lare yoke standing
scarlet, and from the top OF the yoke fioated
scarlet ostrich pumes. three on each horse,
streaming back over their milk white coats.
They went like the wind, and at distance
seemed springing through scarlet hoops, the
vivid arch over their backs was So plainly
outlined against the snow.
The fret place our carriage halted was at
MRS. SENATOR LO.1AN's.
lady Set down as that most dreadful thing
a woman politician: as that most wonderful
thing, a successful politician. We have heard
minutes; her sworn enemy one day, and atJef
meeting, her life long companion. or course
being woman have contempt for men so
easily sWayeG, and an aversion for the power
fui enchantress- 1t seems strange how man
kind can be so nimbly twisted, blinded, fooled.
My vision, ON account OF sex. being clear,
went prepared to crit else and ind her power
was smitten at the first glance: hopeiessly
gone In five minutes, and LETT completely and
totally infatuated. don't know how she does
1t; ii was all over SO quick had not time for
10 ffAst cd INIT sal,
innocent OF designs on any body; no fawning or
talking for effect
She IS handsome, commanding and fascinat-
ing. she does not seem to think how she looks
therefore always looks well. guiltess OF fri2Zes,
powder, paint and all those tricks whereby
women fancy they keep youth by them, into
old age. Her hair is gray. almost white,
tombed smoothly up her neck, and back from
her forehead, and massed In coil on top OF her
head. Her complexion. clear, smooth olive;
eyes soft and elack, with dark eroHs; features
regular, pretty mouth, teeth and chin. She
wore dress Of golden brown satin. with
sweeping train, and tdbljt1 Of gold satin,
waist pOn'padour, outlined by elegant lace.
Her home is In a private boarding house,
two rooms On the second floor, with the air
OF familiar. cosy living, which the great COM
pany salons never have. Pretty pictures on
the walls; blooming plants scattered about;
thrifty tulip, balancing its gorgeous cup of red
and yellow, hyaclnths swinging their many Gen.
sers, and blue eyed grass peeplng shyly from a
corner. The Senator'S writing table is at hand.
and on 1t a little marble paper-weignt, bearing
the features of our dear Lincoln guarding the
papers OF his Old neighb0r, with face turned
away from the merry visitors; looking, with
eyes that see not, yet seem TO gaze out of the
window. toward the spot where the assassin
struck him down. From the background OF
gay dresses, blossoms. magazines, books, the
world OF day, the pale face peers, ghost OF
the past, warning from departed greatness, OF
the silent land whittier all are Fastening So
little time ago our eyes were wet with tears for
this dead President, and now 80 near forgotten
| is he. that this little reminder struck me with
sharp reIporse.
Mrs. Logan, In her duties as hostess. was
assisted by Miss Mcdowell, OF Chicago
daughter OF Gen. Mcdowell; dress, pale blue
silk and blush roses. Miss Carrie Wickersham.
OF Springfield. Ill, in peach bloom broc ade high
In the neck, finished by rucheS and scarf OF
peach blow United tulle, giving an indescrlbaby
delicate aud rosy effect to the grlish toilet and
fair young face; Miss Annie Harmon, OF Spring
field, ILL.,. bright brunette In rose satin and
velvet among these Illinois ladies Mrs,
Logan had ensconced an Ohioan. Miss Taylor
daughter of the member filling President Gar
Held s place 10 the House. Among the callers
were
MRS GENERAL HAZES,
young ana Deautl1ui woman, dressed ele-
gantly In blue blue velvet, grebe trimmings
While We were present Mrs. General Grant and
Mrs General Beau and, daughter Were an
nouIced. Mrs. Grant being here only for the
day, we had had no thought or hope of seeing
her. She was dressed richly in purple brocaded
velvet and foreign furs. cream-white bonnet
and gloves Her manner was simple and plain
entirely unas6uIninS; she chatted personally
with every one IN the room. and especially al
nllred cameo portrait OF Gen. Logan, cut In
Rome, SCI In diamonds as a brooch and lately
given Mrs. Logan by heI husband.
MRS. GENERAL BesLL
has sweet, refined fa:e; she was dressed IN
rich. old-raShi0ned garo. black velvet, TRAINED
with Russian Sable. Her daughter had the
pletriest dress OF the day--rap, wrap and Walk
ing skirt OF emerald green velvet
Mrs. Senator HUI, OF Colorado. divides tn
hon0rs Of popular leadership with Mrs. Logan
Her home IL an elegant one on Massachusetts
avenue; lire was blazing On the hearth OF tue
reception room, a massive bronze plaque held
artists eyes by It's exquisite workmanship, and
sweet childs face. looking out or H3at.ng
golden ringictS. among the pictures on the SAL
kept prisoner the heart OF every mother VINO
entered the door. Mrs. HIN IL a blonde willy
vivacious; Rhode Islander by birth, ana re-
memoered by her old friends, as the group OF
Rhode Islanders to whom she Introduced Us all
bore witness. Among the number was Mrs.
Aldrlch, wife OF the member from Rhode Island;
a glllish little matron, with the bluest eyes and
dark lashes and braids. and liee babies In the
nursery at the Riggs: She Is kept by these little
people from general society TO a great extent
Il should think their play things would take
car. said sympathizing lady II left all Their
Rhayt aa1gss at home aow DO they amnse
mother, with laugh. you know a paper h mere
Is cheap and never gives out
Az MIS- Hits We met Miss Harlan, Miss
.''hu'h. MIS-. oCliOtlelu ana MIS-. LORD,
refreshments were served, and a number of
gentlemen paid their respects 10 the lady from
The Golden Centennial State.
MRS. JUDGE sHBILABARGER
has palatial home, suited for the graudest
gatherings. The parlors are immense, with
carved mantels, flre-irons and tenders of brass,
maid floors, and peerless rugs Miss Annie
and son at Princeton are becoming known as
amateur artists plaque OF the young mans
"ofk was shown me by MS admirng little sis.
yer, charming g1rl, not out OF school, but we'll
versed In art and artists although she says she
has 10 talent for the brush. on the wall hang
Ing In just the right light, is d woodland scene
- BeechV Ood"-by Max Weyl, so natural that
one might almost think to rest under the close.
drawn, dusky canopy OF lea7es; almost fancy
ones rect rustling the crisp, yellow leaves that
VI tie woods.
How Austrian I.adic. Learn 10
Cook.