The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-11
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extensive tour OF 1000 miles of railway travel
In Mexico and California, and will soon he on |
again for another trip, this time TO Florida. |
lie has place in Washington society not to be |
filled by any one less polished and agreeable,
so his absence has been regretted by every
one.
Lieutenant r. Dix Bollcs U. 8. N, who has
been ordered TO San Francisco, will leave n
host OF friends here to regret his going away.
An accomplished officer fully up In his profess
sion his services M chief of tho Photographic
once In San Francisco will he valuable from
q scientific and naval point OF view.
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Governor Thompson OF the Civil Scrvice
Commission continues to look cool and smil
ing, notwithstanding the attempt % down the
Commission lately made. lie isn't the sort OF
man to get "rsttlcdr by a newspaper fnsilade
and merely saws wooir and bidcs his time, as
philosophers should.
Senator stewart OF Nevada looks like an old.
time Southern planter accustomoi to making
5000 bales OF cotton year, taking an annual
trip TO New orleans for supplic', n suite OF
apartments at the So. Louis hotel, box ut the
opera, and a trip to Saratoga with rctinuc
OF servants, govcrncsses and maids, wife,
children and guests to keep him company. His
Senatorial duties form only part of his work,
as his vast interests require him to work
longer and harder than almost any man this
side Of the Rocky Mountains.
"a
Vercstschagin, the great Russian painter, Is
absolutely the only lion In town. or course, he
will be handed around on cushion In the dip.
lomstlc houses before Mrs. Leo Hunter can get
a chance at him. lie with to grapplc with
the lightning American interviewer, struggle
with the autograph hends and seek in vain
moment OF privacy and quiet Socially this
"bcar," as he calls himself, is brilliant talkor,
a thorough man OF the world and robust rep
resentativc of new Russia.
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The picturesque cavalry cape and Kentucky
brigade sombrero OF Senator Blackburn will bc
missed from the Ebbitt. The applo OF Ken
tucky's eye has returned TO the blue grass
orchard.
General and Mrs. j. w Foster, after run
TO Cuba and Florida, are home again refreshed
by the dclicious:warmth. cordial life and dolce
.tdr ais1te OF tropical associations. As they.
both speak. spanish, Havana gave them gra-
cious.rominlsoonec. Of Madrid in hs local color
and fascinating ways, .''' 80.
Lydia Thompson in seal skin jacket, a
faultlcss Paris gown, leading small man-eat
ing dog, about the size OF a rabbit, went trip
ping down the Avenue this morning looking
twenty years OF age, merry OF face and Iaunty
as MILDLY Just promoted.
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with the departure OF Mr.. Hansen OF the
Russian Legation society here loses Its best
amateur pianist and the Diplomatic Corps one
of It's most popular and cultivated members.
In the City of Mexico, where Mr.. Hanson goes
his playing alone aside from his admirable
social qualities, will create farors among the
scnoras OF that gay capital.
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The little Misses Pauncefotc. now In the
school-room. arc lndefatigablc lovers OF fresh
air and exercise. hey may be seen almost
any day, rain or shine, ont for n brisk galop or
driving small pony trap, with a model foot
man or "ugerm perched on the back seat ready
to perish rather than look to the right or left,
unfold his arms, smile or speak.
"a
Senator Vance's repertoire of stories con-
tinucs TO he inexhaustible. Here Is one OF his
| last:
Judgc--Now, Mr.. Gilhooly, will You swear or
affirm before giving your testimony in this
case!
Pat GilhoolyIf you plaze, yer honor, don't
care d--n which.
lion. W. l.. Wilson OF West Virginia, who Is
among "thc immortals" OF the House, the
| very few who are listened to when they speak,
| has gone home to .Charlestown, W. Va Ills
favOritc recreation II an amount of reading and
study overwhelming even to think OF. lie has
| three sons at college, and is deierninea to sir'
them the highest university educations.
| ~.
II scems to be generally admitted that Gen.
cral Charles W. Field win he formidable
candidate for Doorkecper OF the next House
II he should ofrer himself for that position
which he formerly filed with great ability and
to the satisfaction Of all parties.
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The Secretary OF War is the most demo
cratic member OF the Cabinet. "you haven't
called to see me yct," he said the other day Il
the elevator boy at the War Department. ant
gave him his address, The eject on the boy
was more than elevating-it was xhlleraiing--
the proudest moment of his Official life
perhaps.
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The coming OF the colored troops to For
Mycr will have one redceming feature, II N,
other. They will chow the poor little dude
one sees clutehing and clingiug to their horses
when oat for an afternoon, how 10 sit horse
and ride like men, instead of monkeys. As
means OF grace and cnlture in horsebacl
riding, there Is NO doubt the colorcd cavalry
maniwill be'a boon and the apostle OF firm
seat and astrong hand in horscmAnship.
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The craze to see the sinuous, snakish Sara
the Cleopatra. Fedora, Tosca Bernhardt is Il
lustrated by the painting, hunetiiny crow,
daily waiting TO get tickets in the societ
\ rows.
Paymaster. @, N. Ray, United States Navy
/; leaves shortly for japan, having been assignci
to duty at Yokohama station. Mrs. Ray Wi
accompany him much TO the, regret of wasl
liington society.