Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1885-08-02

TIL Royal Albert He'll was encircled by
COW upon row of electric lights, and waters
ricked aud dashed from the rockeries in
hanging hues Of violet and gold. At eight
different points refreshments were served
without stint and without charge, consisting
IF strawberries, ices, coffee, cake, biscuits,
clsret-cup and lemonade, to the $4,000 or
10000 people estimated to have been assem-
bled within the grounds, which, however,
were never crowded in any one spot, so great
is their extent and so manifold and nearly
equal were the attractions.
The most fascinating thing in the whole
Exhibition of Inventions, which of course
consists largely of electrical apparatus and
machiney, is the wonderful old London
street built in for the Fisheries Exhibition
last year, and in the shops Of which the
workmen are all engaged in their handi-
crafts in the sixteenth and, seventeenth CEN
fury costumes. In one old shop delight
full old man in jerkin and broad leather belt,
linen collar and Rembrandt cap, is en-
gagged in making etchings Of Old London,
which lovely Puritan maiden in gray gown
and snowy muslin cap and kerchiet sells.
The Fourth of July we spent in truly
patriotic manner. The wide windows Of
the breakfast room opening upon the gar.
den was draped with q large American flag,
which was saluted with all the minors At
ter breakfast we went in party of five to
pay our respects to the new Minister and
his wife, Mr.. and Mrs. Phelps, Lowndes
Square, where they have taken the house
vacated By Mr.. Lowell til very pleasantly
and centrally cituated, and Mr.. and Mrs.
Phelps won golden opinions for their charm
OF manner, their perfect simplicity. yet
thorough courtesy and altogether delightful
hospitality. They were assisted in receiving
by Mr.. Henry White, whose previous ex-
perience renders him valuable cosdjutor
in the trials and anxieties attendant on be-
ing proiectee into the midst Of fashionable
London season, with exciting duties to per-
torn and no opportunity for preparation
The United States fails to realize what Is
due to itself and its position among nations
abroad as VT as at home. Its petty econo.
mics in the midst of its aggregated wealth
cad 10 whole gale robbery, and its meanness
N not providing suitable permanent quar-
tiers for its principal representative in great
and expensive European cities renders it
either dependent upon private fortunes or
subject to all the humiliation of inadequate
resources
From the Embassy We drove to "MayfieId
(Putpey,) the beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Pfeifer. both we'll known as authors,
and who will be known by many Americans
as among the most cultivated and delight
fol of English visitors to American shores.
Mrs Pfe;ffer is a tall, graceful lady, pictur'
eSque in appearance, and exactly suited to
be the presiding genius Of home like
"Mayfeld.', 1t was reception to which
we were bidden-not q garden party proper,
but visitors we're conducted through the yes
thule and principal rooms to the terrace at
the back Of tho gsbled stone dwellings,
where at the foot Of the steps they were re.
ceived By the mistress of the mansion in q
white embroidered Greek costume Of her
own designing, and taking down q circular
walk skirtipg the lawn, walled on one side
by wv at least twelve feet high and having
| in its centre q natural srbor, or outdoor SIT.
ting room, formed by the arching growth OF
three magnificent aspens. Stretching across
from this arbor to the opposite of the lawn
is a rose walk, covered with masses of climb
ing white, pink-tinted and tea roses. In the
middle il begins again and extends length
wise nearly the depth of the grounds, sup
ported the whole distance BY pillars Of
climbing roses and forming the figure OF a
cross. Tea and coffee, thin bread and but.
ter and cake, were served by neat-hauded
msidens, from exquisite china, under the as
| ems, and gay chat and music by Mrs. Pfeit
fer, who possesses rich baritone voice,
made the sunny hours Of our Fourth Of July
-itarnoon pass ell too swiftly.