The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-02-28


pebbles moonstones and seaweed !, more
ventureSome than the others, went almost to
the waters edge and before could collect my
wits. and refrain from my eXtrayagant admir-
alton of the sea and billowy waves was their
prey. Imagine the picture, skirts and dress to
my shoe tops drenched, the salty spray cling
ing tenaciously to my outer garments,
face, and in an ungracetul and frantic effort
to get away from the possibility of another eX
perience fell prone upon the sand. Then the
study was complete-"Sarah Althea," in the
cut OF last weeks Examiner, standing under a
shower bath dressed in silk and fur does not
far exceed the ludicrous spectacle that pre-
sented. This is one score against my escort
on this occasion, who laughed so loudly at my
plight and never will L be satisfied until he
comes to ALT Lake city, battles in the great lake
and gets dose, then We will be even, but not
until then.
There were SO many interesting people whom
one now recalls in the league itinerary that a
few are here given that tho lost to sight are
in memory dear" each possessing a little dis
tinctive corner in this expansive heart Of mine.
That bright, clever little woman, whose voice
rang with such genuine sincerity that you fou d
yourself lingering in hearing of IL, when ever
she was speaking, made host of new friends
and bound closer the ties OF old ones. At every
town and city she was besieged, and had they
known her as we did l fear she could not have
survived the attentions that would thus have
been Increased proportlonately She 1t is,
whom [, in my note book, designate as 1.-The
conquering hero" of woman journalism and i'm
print on my heart (kate Field) in consonance
with my pleasant memory of her.
Then there was that interchangeable fellow who
never tired of answering questions who dofed
! his hat and bent in q listen ng attitude to any
grievance one might have, whose solicitude for
your comfort and effort to contribute to it were
J unCeaSlnp. who looked after mlQntPSt detail
that concerned your comfort and never grew
weary OF his Selfimpo ed duties. His presence
was like ray OF sunshine, and even on so glor-
lous an err2nd. that OF sight seeing under such
delightful auspices, it had some Inconvenience
and this man always alleviated the distasteful
Mr. keenan,.
Five feet nine inches in height erect and
graceful in stature. head well set upon square
and manly shoulders, brown eyes shaded By
dark and long lashes, rather regular features
clear compexton an abundance OF soft grey
hair, closely CUT and you have description o
man OF most charming manner. His chief at
traction lies in his unconscious knowledge ant
his perfectly acquired ease, his unobtrus We gal
lantry, and above all his respectful attention:
to ladies with no suggestion OF anything more
than a cordial liking or desire TO lessen the
tedum of railroad travels. The many pleasan
courtesies with which thoughtful, we'll breC
man is familiar, were freely extended by him
To know him was to appreciate him and 10 hi
many kindnesses this slight tribute is due
w. II. Davis.
OF that big hearted, courtly man Jerome no
too much can be said. Modest and retiring
but withal alert, one knew he was always a
ones service.
Ny chums yet remain to be spoken of. One
a tail willoWy girl of the blonde TYNE who's
sweet face and pensive blue eyes attracted mi
III salt Lake, grew upon me as became NOR
familiar with her, and more lovable dispos
} ton, sweeter or dealer friend 1 do not thin
! ] would wish to have. When she comes to pa
me promised visit shall give all an oppol
tunity TO verify my assertion. Then the other
/ one OF those charming women, whom one want
always to hold hands with, when near her an
one whom you fe like confid,ng every though
TO, and that in response she will take on
oser TO her heart and IN a soft voice say we!
/ dear" which simple expression gives you
world of comfort was another friend who wo
my unreServed and sincere admlration-Mis
' keenan, and Mrs. Welshons.
In San Francisco dear little woman, who's
friendship is as real as spontaneous, made
, me captive, and her gracious hospitality wa
! delightful experience, that can never suff
: GENTLY repay. dainty bit of Dresden place
, upon an etagier containing rare bric-a-bra
and you have fac smile of her presidin
= over a beautiful home, with such needful acce
aories on Suffer Street-MrS. Bragg.
Mr.. Wilde at Fresno paid so delicate a con
| pliment to his wife in his response to the toa
women" that he made an indelible impre.
. sion. and for his instructive honor of the sex
to be compimented.
Miss Maria Parloa was a sweet, dignift
. woman with that BoStonese air which in itse
denotes culture, and was a most agreeab
+ companion
y very charming lady who embodied the ell,
7 ments of culture, refinement and gracior
A presence was Mrs. Lynn Meakins.
/ Then last, but not least, she who put h
d arms about me at Redondo and said. Lift
n woman come and see me; you shall be mo
a welcome any time you will choose to come
and the big tears started in my eyes and kne
a responsive chord in my being was touch
with the knowledge of an indefinable liking +
:, her, who is always the woman's friend al
a whom now call mine-Mrs. Leslie.
]. SARAH RODGERS SLOAN