Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-04


Since her enthusiastic assumption Of all the
social obligations Of her position Mrs. Yum has
developed a growing fancy for dainty and ar
tistic surroundings. and she has given her
fancy full scope in the selection of MANY rare
and beautiful additions TO the attractions of
her home. Mrs luns talent for embroidery
has added rare assortment of exquisite needle
work In her rooms in the shape of richly EN-
broidered kangings and silken cushions
Numerous gifts of the kind have also
found their way 10 her friends of
whom she has host. and upon
special occasions others have been generously
donated for charitable entertainments during
the past winter. This charming little stranger
does not confine her talents to tie finer arts,
but has acquired a sound practical knowledge
Of domestic matters. Not the least of her ac-
complishments Is a fondness for housekeeping
Its development When first arrived in this coun-
Try Mrs. Iun's ignorance of housekeeping in a
civilized way necessitated her dependence upon
hired housekeeper. OF late, however the
entire responsibility has been successfully as
sumec by the young mistress who finds one Of
her keenest pleasures In the careful discharge
OF her daily domestic duties intuitiyely COM
pretending all her petty obligations and meet
Ing every difficulty with that quick perception
and ready tact that has largely cOnduced TO
her personal advancement and social popu-
larity. Second only to her pride in her bravelv
won emancipation IL her evident delight in her
housekeeping. Visitors at the legation
are often astonished az the finished
composure Of her manner and quiet dignified
bearing with which she meets every emergency
OF her position a. hostess-by no means a light
responsibility III her position In this as in her
every other ambition. the wife of the Korean
secretary binds ready and willing helper in her
husband, who, a man OF keen intelligence and
quick insight is ever her wisest counsellor and
ready 10 personally share her most insignifi-
cant interests truly united coupIeI The
husbands evident pleasure in all that concerns
the happiness Of his wife Is beautiful to wit
ness
THEIR AFFIIcTIoS.
The early death Of their little son. vhose
birth about year ago created such universal
interest, proved a sad blow TO the parent,
who had founded great expectations upon
their first born Its loss was none the les
sincerely mourned because the grievinc mother
WAS deprived Of the protecting symbols of woe
that with Us attract the respectful sym
PATTY OF the world and shield the mourner
from the approach Of the thoughtless In
blessed by the consultations of religion. the he
Teaved couple yet md a gloomy comfort in
occasional visits To the quiet resting place az
their baby in the beautiful Oak Hill cemetery
and there placing their offering of fow-
srs upon the tiny green mound tina,
marks the grave of their loved one
Both the secretary and has wife were deeply
wounded by the Cnkind remarks made last
winter oy some thougntIess strangers in refer
enee TO their lack of outward respect for the
dead evinced by Mrs. Yun's attendance at a
presidential reception IN full court dress
only few short weeks after her
lOss- Few who criticised took the trouble to
inform themselves in regard to the national
requirements Of the case. Had they done 90
they sould have known that this question OF
appearing was not one OF choice but Official
esiquette ON their part, and, trying though ii
was AT such time 10 both. the
mothers heart bled none the less beneath
i,s <lksu covering of blue and red than had
Her grisf been mirrored forth in sable drape T.
les OF crepe. noticeable fact which testire,
10 the rapidly developed Americanized view.
of the young wife shown in her prepare
tions for the advent Of the little stranger
for preference TO the Korean custom Of swath
ing her new born in soft China silks Of varioui
huss. Mrs. iun decided in favor Of the daint,
cAmbries and ine lace that every loving mother
of modern civilization takes such keer
delight In preparing for her baby. A dsint,
trousssau Of snowy garments Of the fines
loom was under her selection CAREFUL,
prepared. with all the additional dainty
mysteries, adorned with pale blue anC
PINK ribbon and sweet-scented powder tina
asAzk IL baby toilet Owing to . mistake o.