The bee., 1883-06-16
CLARA TO LOUISE.


| DEAR LoUIsE-I am more thar
sorry that you would not remain over
Monday, as l begged you so plaintivelS
to do. The commencement exercise:
Of Miner Normal School were just
simply grand. Indeed, Lou. it was
the most notable society event / ever
witnessed in Washington. The girl>
were dressed becomingly, and in this
simply statement l hope you fully
understand that there is more cor.-
yeyed than a column of fulsOme false
description, such as is so common
nowadays among the apish folks
The President was present, and did
look so very well, and he was so even
in his manner and way. He delivered
the diplomas with an ease that told
| better than words can express it that
ne was not less high society nan
than a distinguished publicist. In
deed, everything was charming !
saw the President buz Mr.. Senator
Bruce, and then look sheep eyes at
our friend Hattie. l afterwards
learned what he said to the Senator.
us that your daughter, Mr.. Bruce"
"Oh. no." said the Senator, "my
daughter is boy; his name is Ros
coe; she is at home asleep" The
President blushed. and then he set
his eyes on NJ. E. E., and after look
ing at her intently for a good bit, he
surveyed carelessly each of the group,
and from the way he looked, the
whole Audience felt assured that he
never before gazed upon such scene
of variegated beauty and natural
loveliness; and | really believe that
this is just what the President
thought.
l would not think to undertake the
responsibility of telling you who was
there. l can only say that it was
the society event of the season, and
the creatn Of the cream was out
in full evening toilet. The President |
was costumed faultless; so was Mr.. |
Bruce. Gen. West had on salt-and- |
pepper pants and white luck vest; /
otherwise he was very acceptable. |
Mr.. Brooks, Bishop Payne, and the
other gentlemen on the stage, were
-, "'---,i-s "ttirn Mr.. Henry John, |
son presided, with his usual and
accustomed ease and grace. Miss
Briggs sat quietly and alone, like the
great and dear soul she is, receiving
the plaudits of the community that |
love and honor the very ground she
walks upon. Our friend Harry Lewis
was chief usher, and SO admirably did
ne put things to rights. The floral
were simply immense, each
young lady receiving none less than
.en different offerings, and some as
high as twenty. Iwish there had been
esS flowers and more bouks: it would
lave looked just as well, and in the long
un been much better. There will be
egular exodus week after next; nearly
IL teachers are booked for jaunt.
say Kate this morning; she SAYS
hat Belle and Joshua-what name I
or that dude-will surely be married '
I September. Pa and ma are discuss 2
lg where we shall go for month
uring the summer. l am not at all
-orried about getting away. for to me
|aShingtOn has all the charms of
lmmer resort that | am looking for. &
hen again, | am determined on hav- g
lg me sealskin this winter: So | shall =
OF cause pa to spend sou more than
hat is absolutely necessary.
Clarence was here to-day. He saws C.
our absence makes him feel like he o
ld lost the last friend. Do write to :,
IN regular and as often as you can.
you do not, l cannot say what he will q
The town talk to-day, and will be for fl
indefinite period, is about Zoe and 81
# proposed trip abroad. Well, she :,
LII be married before she goes This -
the absorbing theme for gossip that u
S fastened Washington down for the Of
st few days. hear he is very rich, II
tn In pocket and character. Uncle q,
'blas told us at home last night that :,
was well acquainted with the par n' {
is OF Mr.. g., and that no family a1
lld suffer by an alliance with NJ
my ~ tilttC SOu VIII oe6 lIOll GnIS y Ll
1t the rumOr of his being man n
thout name or standing falls fat. -
will make him splendid wife, "l
she is now a dear woman, and
rays will be. II
must say a word about the re- TO
tlon and close. Miss Briggs gave
cry elegant reception TO her students
The Miner building Tuesday night. da
affair was just like everything ne
she touches-superb and perfectly ro
endld. was not present. Sue air
Lilly attended as honorary guests: :.
sic, dancing, and very choice 10
en-, with little throwing in of W.
dies; but, above all, real gather TIL
of few that can feel themselves Kill
ase when they are together. Good d.
Truly yours, u