Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-07-13
THE PRESIDENT AT DEER PARK.
How the Members of His Family Enjoy
Themselves In the Mountains.

How the Members of His Family Enjoy
Themselves In the Mountains.
Correspondents Of THE EVENING Stan.
DEER PARK, Nd, July II, 1883.
The President, accompanied by Secretary
Window and wife and younger daughter and
Private Secretary Halford, arrived here about
8 o'clock tonight in the private car Of the
President on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
The journey from Washington to this mount
ain resort was exceedingly enjoyable, and par
ticularly the difference of temperature be-
tween the almost sea-level Of the Potomac and
this elevation Of 2.700 feet This being the
first visit of the President to this mountain re-
treat for the summer months, the event was
not only recognized by the hotel people Of this
locality, but Of Oakland and that vicinity i've
miles distant
LARaE CROWD
had gathered at the station and in the beauti-
| full grounds Of the hotel adjoining. The cleo
trio lights flashed brilliantly among the ever
greens and over the closely-clipped lawn. The
ladies in their summer toilets in the pale
light looked like 30 many weird beauties NOV
ing about.
Mrs. Harrison and her daughter had come
down to the station to welcome the President.
form. Mr.. Elkins and his beautiful wife, Lieut.
Brown and wife, Senator Davis and his young
est daughter were also present with their
friends The members OF the Grand Army
from the adjacent village and surroundings
were drawn up on the platform and gave the
President hearty welcome. After a cordial
greeting from ex-senator Davis who 10 the
patriarch of the glades, the President entered
his carriage and proceeded to his cottage, which
had been put in readiness for him by his wife
and daughter. -.e
THE PREsIDENTs PLANS. ..
The President said that he expected to re-
main at Deer Park until next Tuesday. During
that time a great many pleasant things have
been planned for him. He intimated, how
ever, that this being his first visit to the
mountains he would probably spend most OF
his time in leisurely way, enjoying the fresh
air and season of quiet.
1t is not improbable, however, that on Mon
day Mrs. Harrison will be at home for the con-
venience of the sojOurners at the hotel, at
which the President will be present.
MRS. HARRIsoN's PLEASURES.
Mrs. Harrison during her first ten days at
Deer Park has been enjoying herself in quiet
way by reading and attention to household
duties, and in the evening enjoying a drive
with Mr.. and Mrs. Davis or MIR. and Mrs. Ell
kins, who are at her disposal for any diversion
which may suit her convenience and pleasure.
hotel almost every day during the band con-
certs. Avery amusing incident occurred during
one of these concerts which demonstrated the
infant patriotism of little Benjamin. The orches-
| ira struck up medley of national and popular
airs in which the little fellow joined very heart
| lily, showing remarkable genius for vocal music
in one so young. His mother, speaking OF this
| musical instinct, said before he could utter a
recognizable word he could sing the tune Of
Marching Through Georgia" He very much
a,ta ~, - L. Ii.
were seated around by giving them an exhibi-
ton of his vocal talents in an infant rendition
of his favorite air.
In anticipation Of the visit of the President
the hotel is rapidly filling up. The cottages
have all been taken for the summer.
THE WIFE AND DAUGHTERS OF SECRETARY WINDOW
at the hotel will contribute very largely to the
enlivenment of the social enjoyments of the dis
| tlnguished ladies from Washington and else
where, who have been somewhat at loss for a
leader. The Misses Window are bright girls
| and will contribute largely to the enjoyments
OF the interesting groups who assemble upon
the broad verandas or who participate in the
dancing which is given every evening in the
ball room. The eldest Miss Window is now at
Mentor, but will join her mother in few
weeks. The mountain temperature after the
sun has disappeared below the western noun
tains is very conducive to participation in this
delightful recreation, not only among the
young LADIES and gentlemen, but among the
more elderly.
THE PRESIDENT TO GO FISHING.
Ex-senator Davis has arranged trout fish,
ins excursion for the President with q few
friends If he should wish to enjoy himself in
that way. 1t is most likely, however, that such
| recreations will be delayed for another visit.
1t has been stated that the President expects
to do a great deal Of official work at Deer Park
1t appears, however, that such is not his inten-
| lions. He has intimated that he came here for
| recreation. He will therefore devote most Of
his time to rest, there is no probability of an
| extra session until the LIST of November, as
| that meeting Of Congress will be for specific
subjects. Whatever communication he may
| have to submit will be in the line Of practical
legislation, reserving the general considera-
ton Of matters of national interest which he
may see fit to recommend for legislation for his
| first annual message at the regular session in
December.
During his visits to Washington for a couple
of days in the middle of the week the President
| will give his attention to the numerous ap-
| pointments which he contemplated making
| before the extra session Of Congress.
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