St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-08-02

The Royal Albert hall was encircled by
row upon row of electric lights, and waters
trickled and dashed from the roOkeries in
changing hues of violet and gold. At eight
different points refreshments were served
without stint and without charge, consist
ing of strawberries, ices. coffee, cake bis
cults. cIaret-cup and lemonade, to the
16, coo or 20, 900 people estimated to have
been assembled within the grounds. which,
however. were never crowded in any one
spot, so great is their extent and so mani
fold and nearly equal were the attractions.
THE MOST FASCINATING THING
in the whole exhibition of inventions,
which of course consists largely of electri-
cal apparatus and machinery. is the WON
derful old London street built in for the
fisheries exhibition last year and in the
shops Of which the worllmen are all en-
gagged at their handicrafts in the sixteenth
and seventeenth century costumes. In one
old shop delightful old man in jerkin and
leather belt, linen collar and Rembrandt
cap, is engaged in making etchingS OF Old
London, which lovely Puritan maiden in
gray gown and snowy muslin cap and ker-
chief sells.
The Fourth of July we spent in truly
patriotic manner. The wide window of
was draped with a large American flag,
which was saiGted with all the hon0rs. After
breakfast we went in a party of five to pay
our respects to the new minister and his
wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps, Lownde's
square. where they have taken the house
vacated by Mr.. Lowell. 1t is very pleas
antly and centrally situated, and MI. and
Mrs. Phelps won golden opinions on their
charm of manners, their perfect simplicity,
yet thorough courtesy and altogether de-
lightful hospitality. They were assisted in
receiving by Mr.. Henry White, whose pre-
vious experience renders him a valuable CO.
adjutor in the trials and anXietieS attendant
on being projected into the midst of a
FASHIONABLE LONDON SEASON,
with exciting duties to perform and no op-
portunity for preparation. The United
States fails to realize what is due TO itself
and its position among nations, abroad as
well as at home. Its petty economies in the
midst of its aggregated wealth lead to
wholesale robbery, and its meanness in not
providing suitable permanent quarters for
its principal representative in great and eX-
pensive European cities renders iteither de-
pendent upon private fortunes or subject
to all the humiliation of inadequate re-
sources.
field' (Putney). the beautiful home of Mr..
and Mrs. Pfeiffer, both well known as
authors, and who will be remembered by
many Americans as among the most cult
waited and delightful of English visitors to
American shores. Mrs. Pfeiffer is a tall.
graceful lady, picturesque in appearance,
and exactly suited to be the presiding
genius OF home like ''Mayfeld." 1t was
a reception" to which we We're bidden-
not garden party proper, but visitors were
/ conducted through the veStibule and prin-
| cipal rooms to the terrace at the back of the
! gabled stone dwelling. where al. the foot OF
| the steps they were received by the mis-.
tress of the mansion in a white embroid-
cred Greek costume of her own designing.
and taken down a circular walk skirting
the lawn,
WALLED on ONE SIDE BY IVY
at least twelve feet high and having in ii:
center q natural arbor. or outdoor sitting
room, formed by the arching growth OF
three magnificent aspens. Stretching acros.
from this arbor to the opposite side of the
line is a rose walk, covered with masses Of
climbing white, pink-tinted and tea roses
In the middle it begins again, and extend.
lengthwise nearly the depth of the grounds
supported the whole distance by pillars OF
roses and forming the figure of a cross
Tea and coffee, thin bread and butter anC
cake. were served by neat-handed maiGens
from exquisite china, under the aspens
and gay chat and music by Mr.. Pfeiffer
who possesses a rich baritone voice, mad,
the sunny hours of our Fourth of Jul,
afternoon pass off too swiftly.
On our way home we stopped to paw on
respects to Lady Wilde, whose small hous
in Mayfair was crowded with well-lnowI
personages. Oscar was there, but not hi
wife. Oscar is the proud and happy fathe
of a son, who is not, however, to bear hi
famous first name; the patronymlc of tn