The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-05-23

now is not to have the chaperoDe old. AS one
may eli that arduous position who is either mar
ried or has been, it comes about that pretty
young married women and attractive widows are
in demand; they are SO nice, never put damp
or on anything said one of lovely coaching
party the other day. journey on the Ian-
tiny" also includes a delicious lunch served at
the Country Club house in Westchester most
delightful old house, formerly private resi-
dence, and replete with coy hooks. comfortable
arm-chairs and attractive members
The Cedarhurst races were well attended. In
spite of the rain and We're fairly enjoyable, with
nc exception of Mr. Gilpin's accident, which out
rivaled the ride of the historical John" OF the
same name. The Belmonts Johnsons, Remsens,
Senator Otis and daughters. pretty Miss May
Brady, without whom nothing seems complete,
were there, but no pretty toilets could be seen.
the ladies', for the most part, beine 'srrayed IN
listers.
Young Foxhai Keene handsome boy not yet
out of his teens and son of James r. Keene.
rides so well would imagine he had passed
the greater part of his life in the saddle did not
his many other accomplishments prove to the
contrary. He won seven races in all, and three
in one day.
The Cricket Club at Staten Island, which was
naugurated some seasons ago by few young
Englishmen, and others fond OF athletic sports,
has grown to such proportions that 1t now has
its own clubhouse, and will have fine restau.
rant connected with il. 1t is expected this VIII
add much eayety to Staten Island, and enable
members to entertain their friends, wives and
sisters. 1t will, no doubt become quite the thing
to 90 down to watch the game. and looks as II 1t
might prove quite as fashionable as the Country
Club sail being welcome change from the
drive
Sir Roderick Cameron has done much to fos
ter love fer this sport, in which he takes great
interest. The Cricket Clubhouse is near his
own beautiful residence, where he entertains
most lavishly. He is ably seconded by Mr..
Poha Caln ov.I axirr 10
Englishman, who is also fine cricketer enjoys
the game and all other athletic sports. Mr..
Hill is a man of many accomplishments,
besides being very clever actor,
as all will acknowledge who have
seen him play with Mrs. Potter and others; he
yields faeile pen, haswritten some unusually
good dramas which it is to be wondered at he
has not acted in himself with Mrs. Potter, Mrs.
Andrews or some of the attractive amateurs. Mr..
Hill also writes very clever verses. came across
one on ''Od Love Letters" not long ago. in
book of random poems, which ought to be re-
published. Possibly Mr.. Hill does not realize
how good his poems are. We are seldom FAIR
critics of our own work While thorough gen.
tleman, understanding these qualities to their
fullest degree, he is nothing of the dude These
are the kind of Engshmen always welcome to
our shores. Mr.. Hill is the son of an officer OF
the English army, long since dead, and the
nephew of the Bishop Of Sodor and Man, in
England.
The arrest of Paul Potter, editor of Town
Topics, at the suit of the Marquise di LAMA, is
the principal theme of conversation at the clubs
and in society generally The Marquse. is one
of the handsomest young married women In New
York of the most perfect blonde type, very
statuesque in appearance She is daughter Of
Dr. William Hammond, ex-Surgeon general of
the army. aud known throughout the county as
the great specialist of brain diseases. DR.. Ham
mond has written several professional books.
also novels of which 'Dr. Grattan' and "Lal"
have been most widely read. His daughter, the
beautiful Marquise inherits this talent, and is
the author of Mr.. Perkins Daughter" and in
collaboration with her father, Tales of Eccen-
trio Life The suit is for a libelous paragraph
which appeared in Town Topics. 1t seems
strange Mr.. Potter not more gallant than to
malIgn woman who is as good as beautiful,
and one whom he might have made his friend,
particularly as she is also member of the liter
airy professor, to which Mr.. Potter claims to be-
long. One result is sure to follow, it will prove
good advertisement for the Marquised i Lanza's
books. C. e. HARvIER.