New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1881-03-08
q CALL ON MRS. THOMPSON
.pprA1s 10 4 GENEROUS GIvER.


e BOUNTY
A vonne woman from the West who called
secently on Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson, the wel-kno"n
pai,an,hropist bearing letter OF introducnoh was
very kindly received and had an Interesting converse
tion with her about her benevolent gifts ana laOore
Mrs. Thompson lives in unpretentious style IN apart
ments on the second 1oor Of house in West Twenty
sxsht The quaint rich furniture the pictures al toe
adornments of the rooms, the very atmosphere ITSELF
seemed homelike Books In abundance, standard WORKS
of various Kinds some plainly others deliberately bound
arc evidently not there for mere display, VI
for an anectstion Of literary pursuits. Incy
are for use. and have been used Mrs
Tnos,paou IA about atty years Of ago. Time has dealt
1iadly with her. and not single silver thread Is seen IN
the rossy dark hair that smoothly banded over her
temples and confined IN loose coil. With simple smell
comb low down at the back Of her head Her form Is
rather above the medium height straight dignhed anu
snsoniy Her eyes dark gray, and bright with in
tczence and kindness Her counenance broad, open
and GENIAL Her forehead is full and expansive Her
complexion is somewhat pale. but clear and delicate
At the time OF this vit she dress OF dark plum
oolered cashmere, and about her neck nam nandker
chief Of white lace quite Qnakerke tn STYLE Inc caer
was struck with her remarkable resemblance 10 MIS-
Hayes and asked: Were you ever told that you won
Asrfnily resemble the wife Of President Hayesp
.oh. yes" she replied; "I was with her once when
shs went 70 sit for her portrait The artist declared that
he could scarcely tell which was which"
Il does not sesm TO end with personal resemblance
but you are alike In both voice and manner"
were you to zee together you might not think the
resemblance 30 striking said Mrs Thompson although
while was at the White House. ct the Jannary recep
tens t frequently remarked upon, and esteem IL
a great compliment. assure you"
This 10 not your reception dayf" thecaer remarked
sNop she replied; e. am not sufficiently fashionable
20 have a regular reception day am always glad to
reoeiye my friends, however"
HARD WORK AS A RELIGION.
ssAre you never alone or lonely y
Alone, seldom-lonely, never. am. fortunately or
90 constituted to be always able 10 en-
terrain myself and, therefore, never lonely or dull
even on dull days. The fact is, work Ia religion and
I know OF no better morality religion than honest
work, whether in kitchen or Congress"
speaking OF the past" Mrs. Thompson continued
want to tell you that twas poor girl myself, born and
raised In Vermont had sensible mother thank God
who taught me- fact rang into my ears day and night
almost 'handsOmeis that handsome does and nave
tried never forget it. II was my good fortune to meet
Mr. Thompson and we were married. 1t Is now SONS
twelve years since hs DEATH and have always felt that
could in NO way so we'll show my reverence for his
character aud name by usng the means he gener-
ously entrusted to to alleviate the sunerngs Of hu
mapity fear, however, that my heart has often led
me astray in that have done tried to do acts Of kind
ness they neither appreciated nor deserved
/ some times fear may have done more harm than
good" she added, mournfully
Is not your name connected with several public In
situations Of charityp
aNc. ,en,,ea Mrs. Thompson. "Ian in no way con-
pected with anything Of the kind They do their work
In their way, and 80 do newspaper statements
can Do reneu W, !" Wou'u 81 .-i-os
institutions Of seashnes and that money given to them
does little good those for whose benefit II osten
sbly gwen 1t said that the institution which
Mr. Cowley presided and directed to wicked euds was
not worse than some others vi the uun OF TINS nave
no personal knowledge. IL would De nard lnoeea ny
were True tna tne LODE ot d aynS
De ~ an sSoot ma 10 fry employ every dollar that
may be extended by the hand Of charity have tried to
make my gss reach those only VINO are IN need ana de-
sssnca And az a rule. that the clean and would
be industrious are pushed one side, and often
NE rss vontes the air breeds crime and misery push
themselves forward and with many cunning devices
gan that sympathy al" Pr"'ec''n "0H 'H"S " No way
.sIle winter has been cold and hard one both upon
the poor and the shiftlcss," said the visitor
yes, SUE aus Tn and sntfsrnS ioISt
W. .ameibi5e fr1efui and the chief cause OF this
am convinced is the use Of alcohol sm told there are
1900 places IN TINS CITY waerS ~ , sou MN % b sno
wa know thew are chiefly supported by the aborDg
oiasses 1t seems TO that tue nobest and grandest
pot OF nnafly inat 'ns Ss s snSh az I've 20 1ust
si a y, tIs sale have prepared and published at
ifarent times statistics and other matter s sub
e seSs atI le III ''e'- '-'''''''
Mrs Hayes has drawn considerable attention TO this
eubieet by the banishuient of wine from the White
9,msen
Yes. believe that Mrs Hayes has. by this act,
placed herself In relation to the temperance cause SIM
LAT 70 .naa WHICH, sS, Is she vSrots SInce Toms
Cabin In fact the principle OF total abstinence thus
given National prominence by her greatly strengthens
me course Oh tne I,E"' III "n' 0O"'i "o '00'"u
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At this moment the conversation was Interrupted ny
Sae maid servant who brought letter from person
49,, - ,r. ~ aim. for an answar FxcusnO her.
below VINO Was waiting ioe an answer EAsusps Her'
SELF, Mrs. thompson rean ~ over anu unecteo hor Sor
want TO say There Is no answer"
!. s,rn,ss ,ou havA many stranpe appicatiops for
s .s1,
aio, SAID tne eaier.
peculiar smile broke over her countensnoe as she
ngs,ert % Strange indeed both I'm people and etters
ass...a -. 49, roooi.d ,os con,