Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-03-15
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5ooiety q naturally Oh the qui viYe re
! sarding the families Of incc.aing Cab;set Off
| ciaix idf uper the ladies' of their several
households devolve almost tae entire task Of
EMBARRASSING ..r...
The Csfbinet officers Of tbs last adstuis-
I tration we're, with the excepion Of Score
tary FreHpghu9sen, an industrious bodT of
nen. and the present holders Of portfolios bid
fair 10 be stAl more 30, on account OF she
great rush for Office Only to-day as
a strong personal friend of Mr.. GarlanGs
called upon him, and was kindly welcomes,
but when informed THAI he did Ist seek an
Office the Attorney. General sprsng to his
feet and walked across the room forgive him
a second and more vigorous haadshake,
exclaiming. well, you arc the fret man
have heard say that yet"
AL the Cabinet officers have desks at
their own homes, where they work 81 night
and early in the morning., and will foFquite
a while to come at least, have very little
time for social enjoyment, but rarely has so
ciety at the nations Capitol had the pleas
ure Of welcoming such D number OF charm
ing additions to It's list as the ladies Of Mr..
Cieyelands administration have already
proven themselves, even at this early writ
ing. Miss Cleveland possesses the strongest
qualifications for social success, a swest IN.
teliigent face, digni6ed bearing, ready tact,
a memory that retains names and faces
with marvellous accuracy, and last but not
least, physique capable Of standing the
strain entailed by reception Of three hours
| duration, shaking hands and saying pleas
ant things ell the while, or presiding at q
state dinner that covers the space OF four
hours.
Mrs Hendricks the wife Of the Vice Pres
ident, is remarkable for her powers OF phys
zeal endurance, as well as high intellectual.
ity and perfect tact. Although she had at.
| tended all the ceremonies at the Capitol on
Inauguration day, and witnessed the review
of the entire parade from the executive
stand. she appeared at the ball as fresh and
bright as If she had not been called upon to-
undergo any previous eXertion. Under the
most irving circumstances Mrs. Hendricks
preserves an impertursble equanlmity. AT
! one time, on her return from q tour OF the
Inaugural ball room, the crowd pressed
about her to an extent almost sutfocating,
and two policemen were required to clear
the way for her party through the doorway
leading TO the private room Of the receiving
| party. The beads with which the front Of
her dress was decorated were flying about
the place like miniature hsilstoles, and
lady near her remarked on the fearful crush.
Mrs. Hendricks replied with sweet smile,
1T is quite crowd" displaying neither dis
pleasure at the curiosity eviuced TO catch
sight of her, or chagrin at the ruiHstion OF
he superb toilette.
Mrs Bayard is a great invalid, so the en-
tire charge OF social duties, so far as the
| family of our new Secretary Of State iS con-
cerned will devolve upon the Misses Bayard
Young ladies who have inherited to great
| degree the high intellectual gifts Of their
with modern literature, and have pushed
their researches into fields known only to
close and deep students. The elder daugh..
ter is a superb horsewoman, acknowledged
By many to equal in this accomplishment
the empress of Austria, the most graceful
eguest1icnne Of Europe. Last spring, dur,
ing the meeting Of the Washington Jockey
Club, at the close OF s'eeple chase, the
track was thrown open to the public. Miss
Bavard put spur to her thoroughbred and
nsde the entire circuit of the course, clear
ing water Jumps, hurdles and everything,
amid the applause Of an enthusiastic
! audience.
Mrs. Manning, wife Of the Secretary of
the Treasury comes TO us as the bride OF
few months. Until suitable residence can
be found, her receptions will be held at the
Arlington, where the Secretary has taken a
suite.
Mrs. Manning is a very handsome lady,
her husband and herself being considered
the finest looking couple in the Cabne'.
Mrs. Endicott, wife Of the Secretary Of
War, has always mingled in society to 8
great extent, and bids fair to become very
popular here. She is tall, Of slender figure,
with silvery gray hair, bright gray eyes, and
is an excellent conversationlist. Secretary
and Mrs Endicott will remain for some
time vet at the Arlington.
Mrs. Whitney, wife Of the Secretary OF
War, is noted in New York for the elegance
Of her entertainments. She possesses
together with other graceful requirements,
he art Of perfect entertaining, having the
happy faculty Of making each feel her
particular and honored guest Secretary
and Mrs. Whitney are stopping at the Ebbitt,
where they will remain most probably until
he fall.
Mrs. Hubbard, mother of the Attorney
General, who keeps house tor him at the
family residence On Massachusetts avenue,
has already been mentioned in these
columns by your correspondent, as lady
Of high intellectual ability and possessed
to gread degree Of that very scarce COM
modify common sense. She is the chosen
confdsnt and adviser Of her talented son.
What higher could be said in her praise.
Senator Garland's daughter, Miss Daisy, will,
It is expected, make her debut in society
next year, and assist her grandmother at
their weekly receptions.
Mr.. Gsrland's Oldest son was recently
married to very lovely little blonde, whose
great music ii ability, aud naive girlish ways,
have completely won the hearts of all who
have met her.
Mrs Villas is Of medium height and poss
I'd Of sweet expressive face, and the most
perfect taste in drees. She will be assisted
iu her social duties by her daughter, a
Young lady who made her debut in society
about year sgo. They are residing for
the present at the Ebbitt, and will in all
, pEOOuDillly uOI ne hstdueu III Nutit Ecel
! dence before fall
Secretary Lamar, of the Interior Depart
mcut, has taken suite Of apartments at
what is known SIS the Club or Batch
elor' fats, though it has been said that his
married daughter will Elm Washington
next winter 10 discharge the social duties Of
|, his position.
Mrs. Senator Camden and Miss Camden
, | Of West Virginia, will leave early in the
coming weak Cor Fortress Monroe, greatly
to the regret Of their large circle Of friends
: IN Washington, who had hoped to retair
!. them until at least the end Of the extra ses
> sicu.
E Miss Camden, in company with her faith
I er and brother, attended the inaugural ball
: n,, Camden being one Of the honored fe'
, | n n greater mart of the evapio,