Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-10-06

The old story of Joe Jefferson's retirement
from the stage has been revived. 1t Is said that
this is his last season and that he is to settle
down on his Louisiana plantation to pass the
balance of, bis days In perfect rest and quiet
Mr.. Jefferson Is of too active Temperament to
admit Of such plan for he is perhaps as rest
less gentleman as may be found. Even when.
after the close ola season rraught with tolls that
would weary out many younger man. he hur-
ries to his summer home on Saddle Brook at
Hohokus. New Jersey. for rest. he has hardly
got comfortably settled when friends who has
ten to pay their respects are surprised to hear
That he has gone salmon-fshing in Canada or to
the lakes of Maine.
He reached his home after such tour this
season and was to remain some four week, but
when next reported he was at the Catskis IL
is said that often his love for fishing which is
almost supreme, Is lost as his long vacations
near their close, and he longs to get to work
again. Joe Jefferson will tread the stage as
long as he has no infirmities. The southern home
OF this great actor Ia q marvel of comfort and
elegance, and will be occupied by his two sons
and their families permanently after the close
OF their present engagements. This immense
plantation Is at New Iberia, La, and comprises
thousands OF acres, upon which may be found
everything appropriate to that climate. 1t is
surrounded by close hedge Of roses. and has
lakes with gamey fish. and feathered game
abounds, SO that the proprietor need not leave
his own premises to enjoy the sports of the
season. The plantation il an island some ten
miles from the city. When Mr.. jefferson is at
home his hospitality Is called into play by a con-
tinuous stream of friends. ''caller" usually
spends three days, ard the entertainment
offered by the host is princely. The house is OF
great size and built so that there are no upper
rooms. Japanese room was fitted up by Mr..
Jefferson last year, and Is such an object Of in
terest that it is constantly inquired for by some
new visitor who has made the trip for the pur-
pose.
The two sons who have decided to make this
their permanent home have been summering for
two seasons in pretty cottage nestled under Q
hill In the romantic village OF Hohokus. Ii is o
lovely little house, and almost any day when
Mr. Joe Jefferson ia at home visitor ut this
little retreat was sure to find rip" a caller 1t
his sons, and rOmping with his grandchildren.
He Ia q most AffectiOnate father, and idolizes
both children and their olive plants. Mr.. Chas.
B. Jefferson. the oldest son, has q lovely wife
and three children. He is his fathers manager
in their profession. Thomas the husband Of
Eugene Paul, has two handsome babies He fs
the inkeeper. Besides these Q single daughter,
Miss Josie, is q lady Of high attachments, wOr-
SHIPPED by hosts OF friends.
She entertained them In Q farewell gathering
In the form Of ''barn party" at their Hohokus
home on q recent Tuesday evening II was q
brilliant affair, and nothing like 1t had ever been
given before In Bergen county. The grounds
were handsomely illuminated, and the decora-
be appreciated. Cas had been introduced and
the building was Illuminated by two six-light
chandeliers. The sides Of the building were
covered 90 that not Q vestige OF the woodwork
could be seen. A dado OF cat-tails and sum
flowers was surmounted by very pretty devices
In evergreen, while for a cornce TO the room
scarlet geraniums were planted close together,
the red Of the blossoms relieving the DARK green
of the other decoration. The studio In which
simmer Vas served was built for Mr.. jefferson
but recently and Ia the room In which he put
upon canvas some Of hrs best Efforts. In this
connection 1t may be well to say that his son
Charles is also an enthusiast In this study and
has produced some remarkable pictures In OIL
The summer residence that Mr.. Jefferson, II ia
said, now proposes to abandon, is perfect with
all the appointments that luxury and comfort
could command. 1t Is situated on SaddleBrook
and has extensive conservatories and graperies,
the banana even growing as I'm its native soil
Trout ponds. In which live some magnificent
specimens OF the speckled beauty ARE among its
many attractions
Although "Trip Van winkle" has been the
play upon which jefferson gained his reputation,
the scene being in the Catskllls, never until Q
lew weeks ago had he visited these popular
mountain ranges. He Is averse to unnecessary
snow and never permits his plans for recreation
to welcome" him. 1.-The hotel keeper at the Cats
kills was profuse In expressions OF sorIow at
not being made aware Of the coming OF his dis
tinguished guest 30 that he Nigh have eent to
the station committee with band to receive
him.
The old Rip Van Wrinkle house register at
Sleepy Hollow now bears the autograph OF Mr.
jefferson In this entry: "Joseph jefferson. wife
and son. Aug q, 1855" companion added:
at sleepy Hollow forthe FIRST time this day. and
signed his name as above"
The family OF Mr.. Jefferson are now residing
In the upper part of the city, where they win
remain Tor the present.