Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-05-23

SIR JULIAN PAUNCEFor.-
seen on the broad avenues than the yellow dog
cart Of the legation. with Miss Pauncefoto as
whip. Sybil, the youngest. is an ardent horse
woman, and was not long since overheard to de-
clare to her father that she would rather be
allowed to attend the riding academy with the
Misses Morton. daughters of the Vice President,
than do anything else in the world.
SIR JULIAN on THE BOX.
The minister and his wife will often, from
preference, when the weather is clear, take adj
vantage Of the light wagon, in place of the
more heavy family carriage, to make the circuit
Of their calls for be it known to his credit that
this fine old scion Of nobility and his
charming helpmeet make their return visits
himself dismounting from the box and
presenting his card at the house. Lady Paunce-
fote has been known to call on foot and express
her regrets at inability to accept this or that
invitation This unbending Of official dignity
and unpretentious living has conduced largely
to the popularity which the couple enjoy.
though they never by any means overlook the
discretion of conduct required Of a diplomat
Some time ago had occasion to call on Lady
Paancefote for an interview upon q topic Of
social interest in connection with q newspaper
article on hand. Sir Julian received me with
all courtesy In the sunny morning room Of the
embassy, but explained as delicately as posi-
BILE that, although Lady Pauncefote would be
most happy to grant me any assistance in her
power, she dare not, owing to the peculiar rela-
rions in which they stood to the govern
ment, break through the rule and give
public expression to sentiments, even
though the subject be merely of social
importance. 81 trust you will understand
this, he quickly added, fearing to wound.
The American custom Of ladies' names APP
pearing In print upon any and every occasion
Is a very proper thing, sanctioned by the Gus
tom OF the country. and in my opinion per-
fectly correct; but you know that with US On
the other side Of the water women feel differ
emily, and 1 would be greatly obligedi if you will
pardon my refusal to comply with your most
complimentary request"
MRS. SENATOR HAw1xY.
There Is another English woman in Wash
ingtoa who has won for herself an important
place in our midst This lady is Mrs Senator
Hawiey, whose pleasant home, situated in the
social quarter Of the old West End, is ever a
welcome retreat from the busy rush of the
fashionable world without The family Of the
senator from Connections consists of his wife,
his little adopted daughter and his two chill
aTen by the present marriage. The elder.
Baby Bab," as she is Familiarity called is
bright little tot of two years old, possessed of
an accomplishment seldom won by one of such
tender years. Like her mother, Q true English
woman. she inherits Q love Of sport and ia
already fne swimmer: having last season
on the New England coast where she was an
unfailing source Of admiration to the guests at
the resort The baby, also a girl of some three or
four months old. completes the number. Two
Kittens. little waits, appropriately named Cinder-
ella and the Proud Sister owing to their marked
pecularities, form no unimportant portion of
the household and prove an unfailing source
of amusement. Cinderella persists in spend
ing her days, and nights as well, in drowsy
mood amid the warm ashes Of the long wood
Gra he cit linn
time to be tempted forth for necessary food.
while the PROUD Sister" also a stray wanderer
in from the streets. refuses all association with
her more Undetermined companion. whom
she passes by with step of proud disdain and
takes her position in stately dignity upon a
satin cushion on the parlor sofa.
MODERN ROMANCE.
The story Of Mrs. Hawley's marriage in q TO-
mantle one. Several years since she crossed
the ocean for the purpose Of devoting her life
to the work Of . hospital nurse, and upon her
arrival In Philadelphia took control of the CITY
hospital, at that time without head or proper
management, and by her untiring zeal and de-
votion to the best interests of the institution
raised the charity into public recognition and
through her personal efforts secured the in
terest Of leading society ladies of the
Quaker city. One Of her plans to win their CO.
operation was to arouse interest through
grand Christmas celebration and feast at the
hospital, having with her own hands prepared
upward Of one hundred gifts for the patients
period in the task set before herself in the
work Of reorganization that the Senator,
at that time q widower Of little more
than q year. came to the hospital for
treatment, and soon won the interested
attention and eventually the heart and
hand Of his gentle nurse, while in devoted ct
tention to her professional duties, and at length
prevailed upon her to resign her pet ambition
for the more certain advantages Of sharing his
Of her rev Snt;es Mr.. H.Viev has taIen nror"
inence among the ladies Of the senatorial circle
and active interest in charitable organize
tons, her name heading the list Of patrons
upon . number Of important boards.