Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1886-01-21

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brothers adored her. Her cosy
orientally furnished chamber, which
they plnyfully called Rates den
was the most delightful place in tia
world to her romping young brothers. TIL
delicate health Of her mother deyelone,
heavy cares and social responsibility OF
the eldest daughter, which she met will
buoyant ambition. She was idolized b,
her father, whose companion in intellec
she had been since her earliest teens. Sh
had eyes like his, only softened with fem
ininity, and they could be blue OF darl
with each varying emotion. He treate,
her with the chivalry of youuge
brother. Her education was largely re
ceived at home in his library with the ai,
of governess. She spoke French an,
Spanish well, and was an omniverou
reader, except of light fiction, which
bored her. She was fearless horse
woman and careless, quite too care
less OF danger from exposur
in evening dress. Her taste TO
amateur theatricals led her to know SOM
OF the leading professionals of the stage
an acquaintance which Mr.. Bayard him
self liked and encouraged in his daughter
She was present with one of her sister
at the well-remembered supper he gave I,
Miss Ellen Terry two years ago in hi
committee-room, and she admired nm,
was appreciated by Henry Irving, VIII,
found her an adept in the talent of bril-
liant conversation. In fact she was sym
pathetic in the pursuits of all intellectual
men and the leading members of th,
foreign corps affiliated with her much ant
admired her greatly. The Spanish minis
ter gave dinner in her honor last April
Miss West, daughter of the British min,
lister, said last Tuesday in discussing her
anticipated ball of that evening; 81 dc
hope Miss Bayard can come. She is SO
charming" She was, however, unable
to do SO, as the dinner given by her
parents to the President and his cabinet
the same evening left her weary, and she
was suffering heavily from cold, and re-
tired immediately.
| HER LAST EVENING OUT.
She was, however, at Mrs. Lnuphton's
reception Wednesday evening, and last
night she was the life and soul of the re-
ception at her fathers house. She wore
n ball dress of rose colored tulle, and
threw over the low bodice before the
evenings close delicate wrap of silver
| gray plush brocaded on white, with white
fur about the edge. She was never known
to be more sparkling in conversation or
more solicitous for the pleasure of every
guest. The friend above quoted, who
parted from her ut midnight, left her talk
ing with MIR. Lnmborn, brother-in-law
of Bayard Taylor, one of the evenings
guests, and he said TO her II have no
need to tell You how well you are looking
tonight. You are radient." She re.
piled pleasantly: "You shouldn't leave
me so early be sure and como to help us
receive next Wednesday. Her friend adds:
''Fhose who loved Kate best and who saw
her in her fathers house last night
will have beautiful memory of
her. She was engaged in the flial and
social service she best enjoyed. She
made every one happy around her, then
went up to her pillow to pass painlessly
into her dr=amless sleep. 1t is for her
mother and the rest OF them that my
heart aches, not for her." Many have
remarked this winter how much Mis-,
Bayard had gained in flesh and that her
color was brighter than formerly, but one
Indy, thoughtful mother of daughters,
said : 1T is not the glow nor the round
ness of health and strength" II was
observed at the memorial service to the
spanish King that she grew deadly pale
IN her seat at st. Matthew'S, and quietly
rose and left the church. She said after
wards that the odor Of the incence seemed
to take away her breath. She underwent
unusual cares last summer during her
mothers severe illness, and journeyed
back and forth devotedly between the iu-
valid chamber in Wilmington and the
Secretary's empty house in Washington.
She did not leave her permanently for the
summer till about the time the President
and his cabinet took their vacation.
One already quoted, who knew init
mately the tenor of Miss Bayard's life,
says: II never heard her utter Islander
or give countenance to an unkind or un-
generous thing of any living being"
Those who were present at Inst evenings
reception ut Secretary Bayards will recall
that, contrary to their previous custom.
the family used the second drawing-room
of the suit for the main reception room
Miss Bayard standing Just within the
doorway with her father; exposed to
drafts from the street door, while Mrs.
Bayard was screened by their thoughtful
kindness in a sheltered position near in
the portieres opening to the front pnrlor.
the daughter referring the guests to her
mother as they pissed in. She held this
arduous place till nearly ]. 80, and when
the last lingerer had said good night she
went up for good long rest before get
ting up to receive with Miss Cleveland Mt
the White House. For this reason no one
went in to call her during the forenoon.
else her condition would sooner have
become known. .......
Miss Bayard was one of the striking
figures in Washington society. She was
- years old, having just passed her
birthday. She was tall, slender, with A
very clear complexion. Her head was
covered with thick yellow blonde hair.
Her eyes were IA blue gray. Her features
were irregular, but were lighted up by
the most intelligent expression. She was
splendid conversat;onalist and was very
iond OF talking with her fathers friends
among public men. She was brilliant
french scholar, and on that account was
great favorite with the members of the
diplomatic corps.
MISS BAYARD's FINE CHARACTER.
Miss Bayard had great independence
OF character. Her mother has been nm
invalid for years, and on that account
she has been the real head of the family
at home. Her father looked to her for
everything and relied more upon her
Judgment in everything relating to the
children than he did upon his own, She
has supervised the education of her three
sisters and two brothers. She has decided
what schools they should attend and has
IN every detail been faithful second
mother to them. On account of the mn.
usual responsibility which has been
placed upon her shoulders her indepep-
dence and decision have made her the
subject of criticism by those who were
not well enough acquainted with her TO
understand her rare qualities. She WINS
one OF the most brilliant figures in Wash
lngton social circles. She has been indie
tatlgable in maintaining the hospitality of
her fathers house and has been unremlt-
ting IN her attention to the social duties
OF her fathers new position. Her mother
has not been able to discharge the ard
nous labors required of her, and the
daughter has borne the brunt of all the
excessive requirements which fall to the
lot OF n wife of a cabinet officer. No one
ever suspected that Miss Bayard was in
delicate health. She was Of an exces.
slvely nervous temperament, and with n
slight, frail figure. But in the main her
general health has been good while her
spirits were of a buoyant character which |
sustained her in her many duties. She |
was very fond of outdoor exercise, and |
was one Of the most accomplished horse |
women in this country. Her father is a |
great rider, and this eldest daughter has
been his constant companion for many
years when out of doors. The two have
ridden over every foot of the ground
within fifteen or twenty miles of Wash |