The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1893-01-27
IN WOMAN'S BEHALF.
GIFTED AMERICAN WOMEN
Who Figure PromInerf in English So
,f..r

Who Figure PromIne fly in English So
cial and Political Life.
The American chatelaine. despite her
deplorable lack of grandfathers, is rec
ognized as an important feature in Lon
don society. She rules by right divine
of beauty and tact and talent where
the English my lady reigns by preroga-
tive of birth. The custom of choosing
American wives is not a modern de-
parture. In olden times the predilec-
ton seems to have predominated. for did
not the marques of Carmarthen make
fair mistress Cation, of MARYLAND. duchess
of Leeds. and did not the duke of We'll
lington's clever brother at sixtv-three
wed Mrs. Patterson. of Baltimore,
before she had turned thirty. And there
was Lord Stafford, who rescued a fair
American from peril in Richmond park.
and aftervard fell in love with and
married her at last, like the hero
of the old three-volume romance. Of
the American wives now gracing ances-
trail homes in England, Lady Randolph
Churchill is best known and most pop
ular. 1t was at a dinner in Paris that
y
the old duke of Marlborough, and so
fascinated the young man that when
the ladies Withdrew, he turned to his
host and said: THAT is the cleverest
and wittiest woman ! ever met; | mean
to marry her" In appearance Lady
Randolph is decidedly southern. Her
coloring is warm and dark. her face
classically modelled, and her dusky hair
waves naturally back in soft curves.
1t is significant fact that previous to
his marriage Lord Randolph held no
place OF prominence IN the political
arena, but from the earliest days of her
marriage Lady Randolph has identified
herself with her husbands interests
and by her gifts of persuasion, her
good Judgment and reserve force not
infrequently turned the scale in his
favor A memorable speech of hers
has row become the Primrose |
league motto TO sustain to the !
utmost all that is dear to England, re- |
ligion, law, order and unity of the en-
pire." The dowager duchess of Man |
chester, who was Miss Yznaga is great |
favorite with the prince and princess of |
Wales. who were among the first to |
welcome her to Marlborough house and |
and also with the Glad
stones. She is an ardent lover of music,
a brilliant performer and n great friend
to musicians. In manner she is cordial.
frank and simple, and her ready wit,
kindness of heart and generosity in
charities have endeared her to those
with whom she is associated. Since her
death she has devoted herself
to the education and training of her
only son. the present duke, boy of if
teen. and her twin daughters.
Less markedly before the public, but
we'll known in philanthropic work. is
Lady Waterlow, who was California
girl, daughter of Mr.. William Hamil-
ton. Hospitals and the training of
nurses SOUP kitchens and blanket clubs
are her chief interests; while Sir Sgd
1ey supplements her work by furnish
ng wood cutting on his estates to hun
lreds of men. Her great hobby is for
and her collection shows
some rare and interesting specimens of
The gentle craft of broiderie."
Hon. Mrs. Darlington dispenses
charming hospitality from her resi-
ience in the royal court of the house of
ords during the season. Though by
birth an American. and loyal to the
stripes and stars, Mrs. Darlington in
address is decidedly French. owing to
having been brought mp in France She
VAS the only daughter of Mr.. Francis |
" arden, a gentleman of wealth, who
preferred life in Paris to New York In
politics Mrs Darlington takes little
part, and her charities are unostenta- (
ious, though generous She is great
eader, most accomplished linguist,
md delightful hostess (
Mrs Frank Evans is woman of more !
han ordinary ability and strength of !
character, a writer of talent and {
trong supporter OF the liberal cause.
'our years ago Mr.. Evans was in the {
states when by election suddenly be- :
anne necessary. Mrs. Evans went
Town to southampton, fought the bat
lc for him, and had the happiness of
Welcoming him as the liberal member s
~ nearly a thousand majority. In the
asst general election she played almost !
IS important part. Her favorite resi-
ence is a quaint old home in Kent, i
where, surrounded by her children,
IRIS. Evans busies herself with chart {
les, with schemes of RELIEF for the poor, {
nd with her pen, of which the most
pleasing product is her south African {
olk-lore tales--London Queen.