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true 10 her convictions. and, without
ostentatiOn. avowed them firmly when
there was any reason for so doing.
Lucretis Rudolph Garfield, always
woman OF most domestic tastes. entered
the White House only to find it place
OF suffering, of anxiety, and at last OF
death, and after the tragic end came and
the husband OF her youth was buried In
his prime she returned to the retirement
of her home at Mentor, where she has
since resided.
Chester A. Arthur was widover when
he took up his residence in the black
drsped Executive Mansion. For some
months mourning for the late President
was observed. and then Mr.. Arthur IN
vited his sister, Mary Arthur McElroy, to
assist him in doing the hOnors OF his
official home. She was pretty. at-
tractive society woman and held the
place gracefully introducing the custom
of afternoon teas, and often succeeding
in making even the stately social func-
tions cosy and home-like.
Rose Elizabeth Cleveland did the
honors for her brother during their ilrst
months Of his occupancy of the White
House. and then the place OF the mature
and scholarly woman was taken by the
dainty and graceful bride, Francis Fol
som Cleveland, who. with motherhood
added to her crown OF joys, is so soon
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women" Thus she wrote. with a pre-.
sciancC raro in fhoao lnvs

women" Thus she wrote, with a pre-
science rare in those days.
When, IN 1877. Mr.. Adams became
President of the United States, the fami-
ly LETT their home. in Quincy, Mass, TO
reside at frs. in Philadelphia. and then,
IN 1900. TO remove 10 Washington, where
the White House had been built and
was theoretically fit for habitation but
Mrs Adams wrote TO her daughter most
amusing descriptions of the discomforts
OF the place. "No wood for fires, though
surrounded by woods no bells, and
only SIX rooms made comfortable. The
East Room, then unfinished. was used as
a drying.room. Alter tour months IN
this uncomfortable habitation Mrs.
Adams, whose health had begun to suffer
from the hardships endured. returned to
Quincy and ncvor afterwards revisited
the White House. Yet she was its first
mistress. and the memory Of her wit and
grace fingers vet.
Portia, as her friends used to call hor,
was brilliant writer. Her letters arc
molels OF graceful diction, and it was
openly said during her life that her hus-
band was aided not only by her sugges-
tlons, but by her pen. Ia appearance
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tions and dinners where etiquette re-
quired her presence, she spent as much
OF her time as possible in seclusion.
Louisa johnson Adams was an attrac-
tive young English girl when John
Quincy Adams was Minister to the
Court OF st. James. he met her In
London and they were married there.
While his father was President Mr..
Adams was sent 10 Berlin and later to
the court of ~. Petersburg. After re-
turning to this country he occupied
various places Of prominence, was Secre-
tary of State, and at last President:
Mrs. Adams made a dignifed lady OF
the White House, and it was during her
control there that the venerable Marquis
de Lafayette made his memorable visit
to this country.
Rachel Donelson Jackson, wife OF the
great general who was chosen sixth
President Of the United States, died
shortly after his election to the chief
magistracy. The brave soldier was faith
full to her memory and lived during his
administration az bachelor in the
White House. Her niece, Mrs. Emily
Donelson. the wife OF the President =
private secretary. did the honors OF the
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this famous woman Was into liz mt MA
attractive. but not beautiful lie had
bright black eyes and dark har and a
peculiarly plquant mouth
DOLLY MADISON,
Thomas jefferson had been nineteen
wears wIdOwcr when. IN 1901, he be-
came the occupant of the White House.
lie lived socially quiet life, discour-
aged levoes. and was assisted IN state
dinners and at such receptions as he was
forced 10 give by the famous lady then
tine wife Of the Secretary Of state, soon
10 ho herself the queen Of tine White
House.
Dorothy Pa 80 Madison, the brilliant
wife of the third President Of the United
States. sas of Virginia descent, though
br rght mp Quaker N Phlladeiphm.
She was a very pretty girl, aud at ~
married John Todd, promising Young
lawyer. who. however, after a brief mar
ried life, died, leaving beautiful ana
fascinating widow. In 1874, being then
- years ola, she married James Madi-
son. then n Young member ol Congress.
In 1901 Mr.. jefferson appointed Nr.
Madison Secretary Of state, IN Office
which he held until himself elected
President During these sixteen years
Mrs. Madison WAS the centre ana soul
of Washington society.
She was n woman Of untailing anna
biltv and Joyousness OF disposition
that made her ever cheerful, with pay
of hnmor and wit that sparkicd IN her
conversation. Washington Irving de-
scrlbes visit TO the White House when
she was queen there, and says of her
"She was fine, pretty, buyom dame.
who had a smile and kind word for
every one" In her day the tur6an was
the fashionable, indeed the Indispensable,
bead-dress for women oi fashion, and
Mrs. Madison wa, famous for the beauty
and elegance OF hers.
During her administration the Tor
mahty and shiI etiquette which had
been observed in tine Washington and
Adams rrQjiu,s was banisLcd. ana every
thing was done 70 make the White
House receptions pleasant Never Tor
getting "a face or a name, widely hd-
mired. there is to-day no one among tho
mistresses Of the White House 30 be-
loved as that Of Dolly Madison.
After her husbands death the dis
tinpuished widow mude her residence IN
Washington. She was given a seat IN
the Senate and the ranking privileges,
and her receptions were sald to be as
crowded as those Of the President.
TWO ENGLISH WOMEN.
Elizabeth Kortnright Monroe was the
daughter ot former captain IN the
British army. when James Monroe
was appointed Minister to the Court Of
~. Cloud his wife accompanied HIM to
Paris, and by her grace OF manner amt
dignity did much to make the young re-
pnblic respected. At this time France
also was a republic, but It's hbertle5 were
stained with the record Of the blood
shed IN that name. The Marquse dc.
Lafayette, the wife Of the champion OF
American independence, was languish-
ing IN the prsou of La fource' hourly
o,,,o,tioo death. Mrs. Monroe made
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The Misses Blankenship gGye the last
Of their delightful "at homes" on
wednesday afternoon. Their spacious
rooms were charmingly toned by rose
colored candles and banquet lamps.
Every detail OF the attractive decorations
was III pink.
Receiving with tho ladies' OF the house
wero Misses Greer. Michler, Florence
Warwick, Phoebe Warwick. Parke Bag
bv. Ellen Clarke, Sallio Marshall. and
Lucy Christian.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Tatum enter.
tanned their guests, Miss Nelson and
Miss Harrison at dinner on Friday eye-
ming. Those present were Misses Mar
cissus Barton and Bessie Pace, and
Messrs. Arthur Willy, George Gibson,
| and George Cunningham.
Misses May Handy, Madge Ould, and
| May Olmstead will leave fer Baltimore
Monday.
Misses Annis and Mary Howard ara
/ visiting in New York.
Miss Irene Langhorne is the recipient
of many flattering attentions IN Phils-
delphia.
Miss Ellen Hobson goes to Baltimore
on Monday to be the guest OF Miss Mary
/ Morton, who will return with ner IL
March.
Miss Bessie Shipp returned to her
home, in Lexington, on Friday.
Miss Alletta Magruder. of Shepherds
town, W. Va, is the guest Of Mrs. Lam
don Il. Mason.
Miss Annie Gray is visiting in Phila-
delphis.
Cards are out for q large afternoon tea
by Miss May Jones on Tuesday from D
tot.
Miss yirgie Brock left on Tuesday for
Augusta, Ga, to attend the Valentine
Ball. which is the chief event OF each
season in that city and the vicinity.
Miss Ellen Bruce will be the guest OF
Miss Sallie Bruce this week.
Miss Nellie Boykin gave small din
ner in honor of her guest, Miss Lettie
Robertson, on Thursday evening.
Miss Barton had q most delightful
house party on Thursday and Friday OF
the past week. Among the guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucien Tatum, Miss Bena
Harrison, and Messra Arthur ,. Wily'
George Gibson, and George Cunning
ham.
Mrs. John A. Coke. No. z west Frank
lin street, will receive her friends on
Tuesday afternoon between the hours OF
3 and s in honor Of her guest, Mira W.
W. Flannigsn, of New York.
Miss Rosalie Winston is spending
some time in San Diego, Cal, and viii
make an extensive tour through the
West baiore her return ~ May.
CgtoA
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the Young wife Of Andrew Jackson, Jr.,
tho Generals adopted son.
Martin Van Buren, like his great pre-
decessor, was widower when III 1877 be
became Pr sident OF the United States.
HIS wife. Hannah Hoes, was the play
mate Of bis childhood and the love Of
his vouth, and she had no successor.
The hOuors of the White House during
lis administration were done 10y his
dauQhter-in-law Angelica Singleton,
wife of the Presidents s son and private
secretary. Colonel Abram Van Buren.
This beautiful and accomplished lady
was daughter Of one Of the old fami-
lies of South Carolina, and she brought
the soft charm Of southern manners to
the performance Of her duties as hostess
Of the Executive Mansion.
Anna Symmes Harrison was woman
of sterling qualities Of head and heart.
She shrank from leaving her quiet home
at North Bend, O., and was not with the
President during the brief month at the
White House before his death.
John Tyler, elected as Nlce-Premdent,
and now created President, removed with
his family to the White House soon after
/ General Harrison death. His wife,
Letita Christian before her marriage,
was A woman of most domestic tastes,
who had no love of the show and excite
ment which belong 10 an exalted station.
Her health was not strong, and she lived
as much rs possible in retirement during
the seventeen months OF her life at the
White House. In September 1912, sur
rounded by her family and friends, she
passed from earthly scenes.
AFAMoUs BEAUTY.
One OF the famous beauties Of New
York at this time was Julia Gardiner,
daughter OF Gardiner of Gardiner s
/ Island In the winter OF 1874 she VS.
tied Washington with her father. While
/ there Captain Stockton invited them 10
take trip down tbs bay to Alexandria.
/ The President was of the party. He was
evidently deeply struck by the yonng
/ belle. All went well until the return
VOYAGE, when an attempt was made TO
fire a big gun, known as the " Peace.
/ Maker 1t exploded, killing many OF
those who stood near, among them Mr.:
Gardiner. The funerals were celebrated
at the White House. The President
was all devotion to the lovely beresyed
girl. young enough to be his daughter.
In June they were married. and Tor a
few brief months the next winter Mrs.
TYLER was the charming mistress OF the
American court.
Sarah ChldIcss Polk was the daugh-
ter of a small farmer of Ruther-
ford county, Tenn. She was woman
of tall and commanding figure and hand
some face and performed all her duties
while her husband was President with
dignity and propriety.
General Zachary Taylor during bis
brief term at the White House was aided
in all social functions more by his bright
young daughter than by his vile. Mrs.
Taylor was not strong in health and OF
the most domestic tastes. TO her public
life WAS trial, and she gladly left TO
Miss Betty, her bright, witty, Cheerful
daughter, the cares and duties OF the
official entertainments.
Abigail Powers Fillmore, who became
the first lady of the land when her hus
band succeeded TO the presidency aitel
the death Of General Taylor, was, Ike
her predecessor. 4 woman Of domssu'
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80 hr-erod So long that his host asked
|,-tY -tay over night, and his second
.r, t,tou was eagerly accepted nor
r...I ,he officer tear himself away until
nt. ou the second day.
Veal know what followed there was
en- ca.aceuent very soon, and IN / '3'
Or.rl Washington and Mrs Custis
r.,c welded going to reside at Nj.
t,uou Immediately afterwards.
Ay AMERICAN WOMAN.
During tho great struggle for in1e-
-.l. nee Mrs. Washington WAS es pa
,,. as her husband. sustaining him
.t.l.r evmpsthy aud advice IN all the
----, time when he WAS assalled as
o. ...ye. because he loved liberty bet
t..tl..n tie crown. In 11oD she wrote
. ..rrlr address entitled Tho oentl-
-.rt- a. an American Woman. ms
.r.3 ,u the churches of Virginia and
.| mach t1 revive the dropping spirits
ott.e people in those dark days Of the
I.t.ut.u
I.. ui,cl lady was an admirable
i...el,.per and when her husband was
ava. .u bis long campaigns she cared
ftr property with such ability that
..v., spared oil anxiety about nome
t.r- As she had shared the hard
.-a. So LADY Washington, as tho
t..I.c were fond OF calling her. shared
r rr. of Der lllustrlous husband s
m-.... The wife Of the President, she
..tla louors Of their home IN fhla-
...l-. tleu the capltal. and when hs
.al life was over she retired with hiin
t Nt Vernon. whore a few peaceful
wears uere passed before death divided
o.. ..u uous couple.
urg GgEAT AHHIurs.
Abigail Smith. wife Of John Adams,
a.- ... # the most remarkable women
.0 ..Iv. not alone from the exalted
&. which her husband raised her,
.t because Of her great amiies and
... D., character. She was not quito
a..l sae married Young John Adams,
N.. unknown and obscure, strug-
81 ARycr. Her father, the Rev.
u.a. smith, pastor OF the Congre-
.t..s, church at Weymouth, Mass
.t.l 20 the sultor a. OF NO stand
.. aI asked, "Who is this young
Where did be come from to
a..h Size saucilv replied. "l don know
u ..r. h. came from, but ! know where
boa. gong and am going with INN.
-.e vert with him and during all tho
t... followed Was his adviser, his
councillor. hs ablest assistant. or a
rui nature. Adams shrank from the
t,orus of opposition which the keyoln-
,oa aroused and would have failed IN
las loyalty had not his wlie's courageous
calculations kept him true to the repuO-
.r.
Glitod with a brilliant intellect and
great ebcrgos, She felt. as such woman
lave in ai ages, the circumscrlbed con
l.uons winch her Sex imposed. In a
i,cr dated March. l776, she wrote to
ltr husband making the first demand
for woman suffrage ever urged IN thit
country.
81 long 20 hear you declare an indie
pDndeucy, and. by the way. IN the new
code Of laws which l suppose IT will be
necessary Tor YOU 20 make ] desire you
would remember the ladies and bo more
generous and DO more favorable 10 them
than yOur ancestors.
again and again did Mrs. Adams ap-
peal for political freedom for women,
md falling in that. was most strenuous
IN demanding higher education for girls.
"li VIC mean 10 have heroes. statesmen,
and philosophers vs should have learned
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ErPnch Gard Party.

A charming bright French card party
was given by Madame Guillaume to her
Conversation class on Tuesday evening:
The game was "Vingt-et-un, and
French was spoken throughout the eve
ming. A delightful supper was served
and in spite OF the fact that the com
mand was given to speak only French
many expressions of pleasure in Eng
lish were mingled with the au revoirs'
Those present were Mesdames Isaiah
White, Junius Morris, Arthur LEROY
and Mademoiselles Montague, Boykin,
Call, Noting, Louise Williams, Adele
Williams, London, Rutherford, apc
James,
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Mr.. AMI James Allison entertained
small number OF friends at dinner in
honor of DIR. and Mrs. George Ben. John
ston on Thursday evening. 1t was es'
sentially "whito dinner" as the floral
decorations were lilies OF the valley.
white hyacinths, and roses. Mr.. Allison
led with Mrs. Johnston, Mrs. Allison
with DIR. Johnston, MIR. Andrew Chris
tian with Mrs. Thomas Boiling. Mr.. +.
+. Crump with Mrs. Andrew Christian.
Mr. Frank ID. Williams with Miss Mich
Ter, Mr.. Thomas Boiling with Mrs. +. L.
Crump. -,
There were dainty cards with the
monogram OF the hostess and name OF
each guest upon them, and pretty white
and gold butterfly favors. which the
ladies placed in their hair and the gen
tlemen in their lapels.
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to be once more the first lady in tho
land.
Laura Scott Harrison, the gracious
lady who has so recently passed away,
made kindly and attractive hostess,
although always loving domesticity bet
ter than pulic life.
LILLE DFyFRRUX BLAKE.
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her visit, and this act OF kindness saved
her life.
During the years that she was lady OF
the White House Mrs. Monroe was never
ia strong health, and although perform
ing faithfully her part in official recep'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12

Waller Morton, Mr.. and Mrs LEVIN
Joynes, Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Welch,
Mr.. and Mrs. I. .. Barbour. Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Il. Workman, Jr., Mr..
and Mrs. Harry Frazier. Mrs.
John Enders, Mrs Moncure Per-
kins, Mrs Laird Of North Caro-
lima, DR.. and Mrs. r. q. Cabell, Mrs
Isaac Davenport, Mrs. Csmm, Misses
Greer, Georgia Blankenship. Meta
Potts, Joan Clarke, Mamie Winston.
Mary Cameron, and Messrs. John
Lyons, W. Talley, James Anderson,
Henry Williams. Arthur Willy, Scott
Darlington, Henry Cabell, Randolph
Holladay, z. C. Mayo. Frank Davcn-
port. Saunders Hobson, John Atkinson,
w. F. Hanevinckel, Allen Potts, Mao
McCabe, Beirne Blair, Jenifor Barton,
George Lee, II. Bissell, and DR.. John
Dunn.
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Mrs. McAdams received her guests
attired in an elegant gown of yellow
brocade and old lace. with garlands of
violets. She was assisted by her mother,
Mrs. James r. Branch, black bengaline,
with dull jets, and bouquet dc corSage
Of white roses
Mrs. Il. G.. Cabell, a Connally cos
tune OF white; brocaded in blue ;
duchesse lace and diamonds.
Mrs. W. Il. Bowie, pale blue crepe
and bengaline, duchesse lace, and natu-
raj violets.
Mrs. James r. Branch. Jr., white
crepe, with yellow ruchings, and bouquet
de corsage of yellow tulip'.
Mrs. Moul.on, crimson silk and
gauze.
Mrs. John Kerr Branch, pompadour
silk, pink and green, with fern trim
mings.
Mrs. John Lottier, white silk, with
lace finish, and violets.
Mrs. John Enders, orange silk and
velvet. with brocaded front and lewelled
girdle.
Mrs r. I. Thorpe, crimson faille
with chiffon. bouquet Of carnat ons.
Mrs. Charles T.. Stokes, white brocade
with point lace ornaments pearls and
diamonds.
Mrs. Lewis Marshall washington, ID.
c., pink brocade and duchesse lace,
pearls and diamonds,
Mrs G. Z. Lathrop, yellow bongaline,
with point lace. and jewelled trimmings.
Mrs. Ashton Starke, gold brocade.
Miss Mary Cooke Branch, empire
gown Of white satin brocaded IN yiolets.
Miss Ellie Branch, directolre robe OF
salmon Muscovitz, finished in lichen-
green velvet.
Miss Mary Pegram, yellow silk and
brocade.
Miss Bessie Lay, blue-silk Empire
gown, with white finish.
Miss Lou Adkins, green and white
striped satin, white velvet finish.
Mrs. +. c. Mayo, black lace, ON
broidered in gold.
Miss Mamie Lay, pink and white I'm
pire go N of silk and chiffon.
Little Misses Louise McAdams and
Matte Bowie, in white and blue ano
white and pink, were like fairies fitting
from room to room, assisting where mos
needed.
About 300 ladies' were entertained il
delightful style between the hours Of
and :.
At about hali-past s the receiving
party were joined 10y other friends and
Il game Of progressive euchre WAS great
" enjoyed. The prizes were very hand
some. The first, silver pin-tray, wa
taken by Mrs. x. q. Cabell the second
handsome japanese vase filed Will
roses, by Mrs. james Il. Branch. Jr.
the third, Il cut-glass bonbon-dlsh an'
tray, Mrs. w. Il. Bowie the consola
ton, a silver stamp-case, Mrs. Moul
/ ton.
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the nation. AS temperance woman
she was faithful to her principles and
resolutely refused to allow wine to
be served at her table, the only ex-
ceptions being when foreign princes
or other persons of rank were to DO
entertained and it was represented to her
that wine was en absolutely essential
part Of the FEAST Stu ahe7tood IQttilp
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-02-12

Mrs. I. G. Williams, Mrs. Ed. Buck.
and Miss Williams were "at home" on
Thursday afternoon, and were assisted
by a number of friends. The house was
a bower of exquisite flowers and lamps.
and the tablo decorations Of rich yellow
satin ribbons, plaques OF yellow tulips,
and vases OF jonquils. Tea WAS served
by Mrs. Il. $. Bosher, chocolate by Mrs.
Breeder, and punch by Mrs. James
Peasants. Mrs. James Thomas received
with Mrs. Williams, and the younger
ladies were assisted by Misses Helen
Cameron, Elise Williams, Joan Clarke,
and Netta Potts.
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RICHMOND SOCIETY.
THE WEEK BEFORE LENT
FILLED WITH EVENTS.
Mrs. McAdams's Brilliant Re-
ceptiOn - Tuesday Euchrc
Club-PersOnal Notes.

The leading social event of the week
and one OF the most brilliant OF the sea-
son was the reception, followed by card
party given by Mr.. and Mrs. George b.
McAdams on Wednesday evening. The
beauty and artistic taste of the decOra-
tions almost battles description. The
hall was adorned by handsome palms,
from beneath which glowed crimson
shades the front drawing room, bower
OF palms with pink roses and carnations,
pink candles, draperies, and shades dis
posed of effectively everywhere the rear
drawing had piano and mantel
banked in white hyacinths and Ascen-
sion lilies, with azure-tinted silk
shades and hangings. Tne dining
room decorations were singularly
novel and beautiful. tho designs and
coors being Columbian. Handsome
streamers OF red, yellow. and white rib
bons were looped beneath the green
wreathed chandelier and drawn TO the
four corners Of the table, and the CEN
trp- piece DelOW was UduuSOnlc oiiiH
mass of yellow narcissus and crimson
carnations from stem to stern. the rig
ging and sails simulated by white
hyacinths, and two Spanish flags
waved from the topmost-mssts. This
was filled with ices aud bonpons Huge
bowls Of red aud yellow tulips were at
diagonal corners; American Beauties,
carnations, and iouquils added fra
GRANGE and richness to the brilliant
room. Another ship of yellow nouVdt
and decorated in carnations was filled
with bonbons, canded oranges and
grapes and Neapolitan creams IN floral
designs and Columbus heads, silver
boats-everything suggestive OF the
Columbian idea.
Bowls OF delicious Lalla Rookh ard
champagne punch were served by at
tractiye maidens and gracious matrons,
and the whole entertainment, under the
direction Of Mr.. Burke and graceful at
tendance of tho ladies, was without a
flaw.