The Sunday herald., 1886-12-12
The HOPKINS DIVORCE.
A Sensational Gnse which Agitates
Society.


letter from New York to Boston Home Journal
OF all the divorces between fashionable and
wealthy New Iorkers, none so startled society as
that of Mr. Amos Lawrence Hopkins and his beauti-
ful wife. Mr.. Hopkins is of an old aud respected
family. the son of the venerable Mark Hopkins, pres
ldent OF Williams College. Mrs Hopkins was
Miss Minnie Dunlap. famous Chicago beauty. She
is the second wife OF Mr.. Hopkins and many years
mis- junior. ltis said the first Mrs. Hopkins was
stald AMI religious. ln her time Mr.. Hopkins was
known as Amos l.. Hopkins; now he is A. Lawrence
Hopkins. The present Mrs. Hopkins is not friv
olous. but she is beautiful and admired, auds natu-
rally fond of society," which one of her years Is ex
pected to he. learn this has caused the first
difference; but Mrs. HopSinss assertthat her
husband not only preferred home for homes sake,
out that his tastes led him among different social
class than was congenal to his attractive wife. Mrs
lopkinss friends are true to her aud her cause and
II has been decided she will 60 to the Whitneys, In
Washington, on leaving her home, there to remain
until her plans for the future are formulated.
Mrs, Hopklnss beauty and position OF weaitn
made her great favorite from her first entree to
with dark hair, flashing black eyes, clear complex
ion, full red lips and white teeth. The pose of her
head Is queenly, and her neck and shoulders have
called forth bursts Of admiration from many of our
foremost artists. In her impersonaiion OF "Cath-
crime OF Arragon" In an entertainment given by
fashionable amateurs her beauty ami cleverness
klns is trusted Lieutenant of Mr. Jay Gould's. and
| the closest Intimacy exists between them, Mr. Hop
kins being largely identified with railroad interests
| OF Mr. Gould's system.
1t is well known that Mr.. Gould wishes every one
live in close proximity, that he may be able to com
municate with them at moments notice II need be;
| for this reason he has often said he liked the lOca-
| ton OF his own residence more than any other on
the avenue, because 1t sopposite the Windsor Hotel,
| which all the railroad men and capitalists make
| their headquarters.
1t can TINS he seen, when Mr.. Hopkins brought
| his beautiful bride to New York. Ii pleased Mr..
Gould very well to have him purchase house in the
| immediate rear of the Gould residence. Mr.. Hop
klns's house is number one East Forty-seventh
street. 1t is of brownstone, snrnountei with a
aid ..lf.pE r1..s.tn
the courtyard Uf Mr.. Goull's house. large bay
| window at the side on the paror hO0r which can he
seen from Fifth avennc mas been AN objective point
to passers, who often saw standing there, like a
beautiful statue, the attractive mistress OF the man
sion
Mr.. Hopkins notified Mr.. Jay Gould that he
wished to dispose of the house. Just as 1t stood, in
Guiding furniture, paintings and costly hric-abrac
ali the result OF Mrs IIopkns's exquisite taste Mr.
jay Gould was naturally particular as TO who should
he the occupant OF the house, as lis windows 81
closely overlooked his own home. The result OF
this Is that Mr. George Gould and his wife are Il
take immediate possession. 1t Ia untrue, however
as has been reported. that Mr.. George Gould and his
bride recently made tour OF inspection through the
house. This was unnecessary, as he had Oftet
visited 1t before and was familiar with Its belong
'nfES. FL now asked il Mrs. George Gould will enter.
tain The suppositOn Is that In taking so large and
well appointed n residence, such Is the intention
But who? She has mad no time to form acquant
ances, and 1t is well known that the elder Mrs
Gould cares nothing for society, and has me,
visiting st this is of course from choice, for Mrs
, her wealth could form the centre of the hest people
of the city. Stil II IL rather expected Mrs. George
Gould Will try to take place socially and the res
, OF New Workers who have been somewhat surprise,
at this romantic marriage look on inquirlngy, as
much az to say, 81 wonder what they'll do next?
~ should never care TO attend a reception In
the house." said . well-known lady; ~ should con
tinually think OF the elegant entertainments ma
attended there, given by Mrs. Hopkins, and II wOu'
make me sad 10 think OF the change that had com
to her.
Mrs. Hopkins has been offered position on the
stage. She certainly would seem fitted for such
career, being young beautiful, and with undoubted
talent. at would divert her mind" said q friend
"which would be great point, for she thinks an
. broods over the sorrow that has come to her."
How strange 1t would be II Mrs. Hopkins, the dc
parting mistress OF the house, should adopt theat
rical career while Edith Kingdom. Gould leaves III
stage and takes possession of the luxurious resdenc
! tnat has been Mrs. IIopkins's home. These ar
some OF the changes the whrligg OF time may brlD
In this eyer-changlng kaleidoscOpic city OF ours.