Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-11-09


ton in aristocratic circles. Miss Mitchell dur
ing the season Of her debut in Washington was
great favorite in diplomatic circles
Miss Victoria West, the daughter of Lord
Sackvlile, and herself were very intimate, and
several elegant dinners were given at the Brit
ish legation in her honor. 1t was said at one
time that Lord Sackville was suitor for her
hand. but this was promptly denied by the
young lady's friends.
During last season in London Miss Mitchell
received much attention from Miss West and
met many of the noble danes and dowagers of
the British capital.
For some months Mrs. Mitchell has been a
great invalid and had been enjoying the balmy
airs OF Nice in hopes of being restored, when
she was taken so critically i'll as to REQUIRE her
son to go TO Nice to bring her back to the United
States Mrs. Mitchell does not expect to be
able to take very active part in the approaching
seasons enjoyments. She has therefore turned
the social and domestic duties of the Senator
nome over to Miss Matte, who has already
shown that she is as much of a queen in the
useful sphere Of household management as she
Is IN the polite requirements of the drawing
room She has the entire charge of the serv-
ants, does the marketing and relieves her
mother entirely from all household care.
MIR. BANCROFT AT HOME.
The home OF George Bancroft the his
torian, will be quite interesting socially dur
ing the winter. The venerable author was
much benefited by his summer sojourn at his
Newport home and has returned in compare
lively excellent health. He suffers fewer
lapses OF memory and engages in literary work.
he has resumed studies of the writings of
Shakespeare, which took much of his attention
IN his younger years, and if not interrupted
by the lnfirmities of age, which overlook him
last winter, he may give to the world a work
on the subject of the immortal bard and his
masterpieces of English dramatic compost
ton. Mr.. Bancroft, with his faithful valet
Hermann, takes long walk every pleasant
afternoon. He has been compelled to abandon
horseback riding, which was his favorte exer-
| else, on account of fear of accident
Mr.. Bancroft's eldest son and family from
Boston Will pass the winter in Washington and
VIII participate in social gayeties. Col. Bliss,
the historians stepson is a daily visitor at the
bancroft mansion, and his daughter is a great
favorlte In society: Miss Susanna, now Mrs.
Carroll, who married so unknowingly to her
grandparents and sensationally to her friends.
Is very happy in her own home, made doubly
enjoyable by the presence of an infant boy
Ihe home and surroundings of the aged
historian are very gratifying. II he can escape
the colds which cause all the defects of old age
TO develop he says he can look forward to good
health for an old man and no small share of
enjoyment in social pleasures.
MISS RACHEL cAMERoN's DEBUT.
Although the household of Senator Cameron
will be in seclusion from gayety before the
close OF the approaching season it will expert
ence an interesting event in the formal debut
OF Miss Rachel Cameron, the youngest of the
Senator hve grown daughters. Miss Rachel.
like her sisters, has received the benefit of the
book learning and training in the polite accom-
plishments which now make up the curriculum
OF the best schools for young ladies IN the
country. She is very pretty and very winning
IN her ways, and unites with ali her educational
giits the good sense and domestic instincts OF
| all the feminine representatives of the clan.
Mrs. Cameron is now in Washington and Miss
Rachel Will be here later. Mrs. Bradley who
| is IN deep mourning on account of the recent
loss OF her husband, will pass most of the
winter at Harrisburg. Mrs. Rogers expects to
leave the frontier post where her gallant hus.
band is stationed for visit to her father. Miss
Mary, who has charge of her brothers house
in Harrisburg, will only make occasional visits
to Washington. Mrs. Margueretta Clark.
the bride Of the younger Clark, the millionaire
thread manufacturer of Newark, will also be a
guest at the paternal household. Miss Rachel's
debut will be the occasion of a quiet debutante
dinner, at which a few of the more intimate
friends of the young lady will be guests.
%NAToR QUAY's HOUSEHOLD.
The Cresswell mansion, now the home of the
Junior Senator from Pennsylvania, will be the
scene of much pleasant gayety during the
winter. Some OF the finest paintings and a
large portion Of the Senator's library at his
Beaver home have arrived here with other arti-
Giles Of household adornment which supple
ment the furnishings of the spacious mansion.
The Senator Is generous entertainer and Mrs
Quay and her daughter Mary will contribute a
large share to the approaching seasons gaye-
ties.
1t is the purpose Of Senator Quay to spend
the greater portion Of the year at Washington
His younger daughters are now at school in
this city and expect to take their entire school
course at the fashionable institutions of the