St. Paul daily globe., 1885-04-05
Sad Fate of a Woman Who Devoted
Herself Too Assiduously to
Social Duties.
The Attention Of Society Divided Be
tween Easter Services and
Easter BOnnets,
While Active Preparations Are Being Made
for the Festivities Which Come
After Holy Week.
Complimentary Ball by the Light Infantry in
Recognition of the Services Rendered
Them by the Ladies.
correspondence Of the Globe

WASHINGTON, April 2.-The most import
ant piece of society news that Washington
has had for some time past, and something
hat will interest every lady having much to
do with social matters, is report which
comes from New Jersey that Mrs. Freling-
huvsen has suffered a stroke OF paralysis
The simple fact in itself is of interest here
and all over the country where Mrs. Freling'
huysen was so well known in person or by
reputation, but this is by no means the most
important feature of it. 1t is another terri
BILE illustration of the dangers attending close
attention to social duties in Washington. Il
is a fact we'll known in certain circles that
several ladies have suffered paralytic strokes
the result of close attention to social duties.
There is at the present time lady living in
Washington whose mother is a confirmed and
helpless invalid, and has been SO for many
years, the cause being, according to her ply
sicians, the severe strain upon her physical
powers which her social duties enforced. She
occupied for several years very prominent
position in the social world here, her hus-
band being a prominent official. Her house
was a very popular one and her "receptiOns''
greatly crowded, so that she was often
obliged to stand for many hours receiving her
callers. The result was that at the end of
her husbands term of office
SHE WAS PHYSICAL WRECK,
and in a short time suffered stroke of par
alysis, suce which time she has been prac-
tically helpless. Whether the experience of
Mrs Frelinghuysen is to be as serious cannot
yet be determined.
Society this week has been tolerably atten-
tive to its religious duties. Almost any hour
you might see fragments of that indefinite
substance known as ''society'' making its
way TO or from some of the various fashion
able churches. Sometimes they went in par
ties. sometimes in couples, sometimes peni-
tent and alone, but they went. There have
been services at all the Episcopal and Catho-
lie churches nearly every day Of the week.
and the attendance has been large. The
wicked men have not been as prompt in at
tendance as the ladies, but some of them
have been among those present at services,
while of the fair sex there have been large
numbers and many bearing distinguished
names
The hours which society has not given to
church services have been divided between
PREPARATIONS FOR EASTER BONNETs
and Easter week pleasures. There are
large number of social events promised for
Easter week, in which leading society people
are TO take part
Since the Washington Light infantry corps
gave the fair, in April, 1853, at which the
foundation of the present arnory fund was
laid there has been no recognition Of the
efforts of the ladies to make the fair a sue
cess. Now that the enterprise is on a sub
stantial basis it has been determined that a
grand mpimentary ball shall be given as
testimonial to the ladies who were SO cner-
getc and jealous in furthering the interests
Of the corps. The evening of April has
been selected for the event, for which elab-
crate preparations are being made in the
armory, and the projectors say it will be
the grandest ball, except those at Inaugural
tions that has ever been given in Washing
ton. The corps feels that it owes debt of
GRATITUDE TO THE LADIES
which it can never repay, but
hopes that this recognition Of their efficient
service will atone for any apparent neglect
of their wel-wshers. The Elks Of this city
are making active preparations for their
promenade concert aud reception, on Easter
Monday evening, at the armory of the Light
infantry. The full Marine baud Of forty
pieces with Prof. SOusa as conductor, has
been engaged fer both dancing and promen-
ade music Tickets are to be had of the
members only and are not transferable. The
program will be in book form and will be
wholly of silk, with gold and silver lettering.
AFTER HOLY WEEK
society will be ready for gayety, and at the
various legations, ii is understood, the recep-
'tions will continue until warm weather sets
in. The British minister is usually at home
on Tuesday evenings, the company on such
occasions being confined to the diplomatic
corps and their families. The Spanish min
lister has continued his Monday evening re-
ceptions at his new residence on Massachu-
sctts avenue, and there is a diplomatic re-
union in his parlors every week
NOTES.
An interesting event of this week was the
marriage of Miss frankie De Mowbray,
daughter of Mrs Elizabeth 5. De Mowbray,
10 Mr.. French s. Evans. The ceremony was
performed bv Rev French s. Evans, gIand-
father OF the groom. The ushers were
Messrs. j. c. Stoddard, w. A. Cowles, John
O. Cole aud w. r. B. Atkinson. The brides
dress was of white satin, trimmed with
point lace, train aud corsage cut square,
with the customary tulle veil. She carried a
bouquet OF white roses and her ornaments
were diamonds. Mrs. De Mowbray, mother
OF the bride, was dressed in black silk. There
was no best man nor bridesmaids.
There was considerable curiosity. among
the ladies especially, to meet and compare
notes on Miss Folsom of Buffalo, who has at
once become n decided favorite with all who
have been fortunate enough to meet her.
She was voted the prettlest girl that Wash
iugtou society has seen this winter,
Lr,l hat =,
Massachusetts to make arrangements for re-
siding here permanently and disposing OF
their personal effects temporarily They ex-
pect to be absent 4 week aud will return here
al Easter.
Taking advantage OF the pleasant weather
during the past week, numerous parties were
formed to enjoy a cauter over the beautiful
roads in and about Washington. This style
of amusement promises 10 become very pop
ulsr during the spring aud carly summer.
Many OF the ladies are fine horse women aud
are firm believers in the saying that q grace
ful, wel-fOrmcd woman never appears to
better advantage than when managing a
spirited stecd. Sir Edward Thornton s
daughters were the first to introduce this
healthful custom among the ladies.
The members OF the SoCiete dss Precieuses
Ridicules have in preparation a French play
which they will shortly present TO their
friends, an annual custom Of this popular
organization. II is composed Of young ladies
and gentlemen Of Washington who desire to
perfect themselves in French and other Ian
guaSes, aud at this meeting only the language
being studied is spoken.
Ii is understood that Secretary Whitney
aud his father,iu-law. Senator PAYNE of Ohio.
nave concluded negotiations for lease of
Stewart castle, where they will entertain their
friends next winter.
Mrs. Letter has recently added to her col
lection of antique furniture \ small writing
table formerly nNnad and hshifnallr nsnd hr