The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-11-19

world. and her childhood days were pretty
evenly distributed between her southern
home and the Capital. Secretary Her
bert had served his state In Congress
continuously since 1871 up TO the time tnat
he was made a member OF the cabinet
Miss Herbert has tasted all the lows Of
the sweet girl graduate. She CONNECTED
the course OF study at Hammers Institute
in Montgomery. when she was fifteen wears
Of axe Two years later she graduated
from ST. Agnes Hall IN Albany. y. \. a
subsequent residence abroad enabled her 10
bring to a high state OF Perfection her
fayorite study. the modern languages.
Her huency as iinsuist renders her
exceptionally we'll fitted for the promin-
ent social position she now holds
Miss Herbert is petite in staturs-roir.
nome the French would call her has
dainty features. the tint OF a lily. bright
eyes AID a wealth Of golden tresses that
she wears most becomingiy colled Ike a
crown on her shapely head Not the least
among her many attractions is a sweetlv
modulated voice. The social branch Of the
administration party" has not a more
brilliant representative.
Miss Thompson, daughter OF ex-Rep~e-
sentative Philip Thompson. is "a belle con-
tributed by Kentucky TO Washington.
a gracious act Tor which the social world
OF the Capitol should Doe profoundly
grateful for Miss Thompson has been
one of it's brightest ornaments. The "has
been" does not imply advancing Years
nor passing charms. but is an iutimatiou
OF the fact that the fair lady has chosen
new fields OF conquest, where she viii
reign. no longer as maid but as matron
Washingtons loss will be New York's
gain. A New York editor has won and
soon viii wed the dainty demoiselle.
Miss Thompson Is q dashlng brunette
beauty, with the instinct of a vrala Par
isienne in matters Of dress. Her tofettes
are faultless in style and are worn with
such grace that while they perfectly as
simulate with. they yet accentuate her
charms. She is tall and slender. is viva
cious in manner, brilliant I'm conversation.
and has the ease and grace that IS dis
tnctve Of the beau monde. As fearless
eqUestrienne she does honor 10 her State.
She rides like a Kentuckan.
Miss PETER is the daughter OF the
Populist Senator from Kentucky. Her
father has taken a prominent pidSe ina the
Senate Chamber. Although the daughter
is a comparatively new conner there is no
doubt but that she wiz find her place IN
the social world.
Miss PETER is the oldest white native
or fredOnla, Kansas. which argues for
the youth Of that l0urishing town rather
than for the age OF Miss PETER. 1t was
only her child life that was passed in
the infant town for the family moved la
ter TO Coffeyville where the elements Of
her education were acquired. and suisse
quenty Topek was their home.
There are rum0rs of a romance in the
distant prairie land, but DC must needs
be a worthy knight that can win the lady
She has established "a high ideal and de-
clares that until she finds one whom she
considers the equal of her adored father
she shall not change her name.
Washington's Beuedlcts have the reputa-
ton Of being always available but rarely
eligible. BE that ass IL may. the Joyous
chimes OF wedding bells ring out from one
years end 90 another. almost without
ceasiug. I'M the gay Capital The pro-
cession OF merry maidens. sooner or later.
by some magic spell becomes a bridal