Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-13

a. finish. The door IL bare and highly polished.
the center being covered with an art blue Turkish
rug. The furniture Is all of natural mahogany
with cushions of contrasting plush.
A tall brass lamp with pink umbrella shade
is effectively placed on the readers table. A
large square window with the upper sash OF
stained glass lets in the sunshine, while oppo-
site the open fireplace sends out a CHEEKY glow
from the cracking oak logs these cool after
moons and evenings
The bath room and two bed rooms besides
the servants apartments. are upstairs A Dress
Ing room with hot and cold water adioins each
Of the hrst-hoor bed rooms while the entire
cottage is, thanks to the aesthetic taste OF Mr.
Geo. W. Boyd OF the Pennsylvania railroad q
marvel OF beauty and comfort Still there ia
nc more interesting part Of the establishment
than the childreu's corner
This consists OF three small rooms Mt tho rear
OF the house on the ground Aoor, each COM
pietely fitted up with miniature furniture. In
case, chairs and table. and everything else
necessary for its little mistress pleasure.
THE MINIATURE PRESIDENTS STUDY.
Opening into this attractive apartment il
Baby McKee's study" with Its official-iooking
ash desk, with rolling top and every appoint
ment. A Swiss clock hangs on the WALL from
which cuckoo calls the hours.
Separated from these rooms by a narrow hall
Is the kitchen OF this veritable dolls house"
hcIe Wo huu tlny range Dulit IN the wall,
with real chimney, in which q genuine Are
may be built for cooking purposes sink.
with hot and cold water, is attached, just az in
my lady's kitchen. 1870
Heigh, no! what gay time Mary Lodge has
presiding over her snug little quarters. while
Baby Mckee plays President to his hearts con-
tent in his coy sanctun.
The toddlers found this unique corner the
evening they arrived, and what a chattering
time they did have over 1t! Little Marthena
H. A.
children were in q high state Of expectancy
over the discovery.
Mary Lodge no sooner saw the comfortable
little cradle than, like golden hair of old. she
climbed into it and found it Just right but
Marthens wanted to rock too. so she climbed
in, while Baby Mckee, finding he was too big a
boy for that, put the two little girls to fight.
He then investigated the mysteries OF the
stoves construction to the cost of his dainty
white frock.
1t was happy idea, that Of furnishing this
nook for the White House children, and one
which they fully appreciate. The rear view OF
the executive cottage shows The unique little
balcony which goes out from the second-stcry
hall and which, with its drawn curtains and
easy chairs, looks like an opera box-and SO it
Is. commanding, as 1t docs fine view of the
scenic effects about Cresson Springs. This IL
likely to become a favorits haunt of the Presi-
dent
From this little portico good view Of Mr..
Andrew Carnegies cottage may be had
OTHER GUESTS.
The Carnegie cottage is an unassuming struct-
ure, containing every comfort and luxury de-
sirable in n summer home For many years
Mr.. and Mrs. Carnegie, nee Miss Whitney of
New York, have passed portion OF the season
here, adding much to the social gayeties by
their elegant hospitality. This summer they
are at their castle in Scotland and tho cottage
Is occupied by Mrs. Carnegie's brother, who is
here with his family.
just back of the Presidents cottage and ad-
joining Carnegie is the summer residence Of
Mr. b. F. Jones, chairman of the national re-
publican committee that nominated Mr.. Blaine
for President Mr.. Jones is a warm personal
friend OF Secretary Blaine, at whose solicitation
he accepted the craftsmanship of the committee.
MIR. Jones cottage is quite the most protein
uous one at CressoD. II Is largely built of gray
sand stone. Its turrets and arches make it a
very imposing building. Mr.. and Mrs. Jones
called on Mrs. Harrison one afternoon this
week and will soon exterd the presidential
family their lavish hospitality.
Many wealthy Pittsburg families have cot
tages. There is one very noticeable character
istlc OF cottage life at Cresson-that is. no one
has any use for chef, as, without exception,
sll who come to Cresson take their meals at the
Mountain House.
The Mountain House accommodates eight
hundred guests and all the season it has had Its
greatest capacity put to the test. It stands in a
park Of unsurpassed beauty, where fountains.
flower beds and beautifully kept walks delight
the eye OF the beholder. There the Presidents
family walk every day beneath the giant shade
trees which are just beginning to change color,
here and there a maple Of gorgeous crimson,
another brilliant yellow, in vivid contrast with
the still verdant oaks.
Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Mckee and Mrs. Russell
Harrison attend the children's hops nearly
every evening, and on several occasions Baby
Mckee, with Mary Lodge and Cousin Marthena,
has tripped the light fantastic toe, to the great
pleasure Of the guests at the Mountain House.
Gen. James A. Ekin, who was President
Harrison's commanding officer early in the war,
enjoys pleasant relations with the family.
Mr.. and Mrs. George W. Boyd Of Philadel-
phia, who are intimate personal friends of the
Harrisons, are still at Cresson, where they are
the center Of large circle of the most oxclu-
aiye act