Morning journal and courier., 1894-01-19

The death of Mrs. Worthington Hooker
deserves more than passing mention.
Those that knew her will not soon forget
the qualities that made her truly conspic-
uous as rare woman She was the young
eat child of Henr1 Waggaman Edwards,
who was United States senator from 1928
to 1927 and governor of this state In 1888,
and again from 1885 to 1888. To the wide
connection of the Edwardses she added
that of another old New England family
when in 1855 she married Dr. Worthtngton
Hooker, himself descendant also of the
Dwights. Her life had been quiet, une-
ventful one up to the time of her marriage
and after the death of her husband In 1867
she lived an almost retired life-her inter
ests all conferred In her son, Alfred e.
Hooker. who was preparing to be phyai-
clan. His death in 1887, just as he was
about to enter on his profession in this
city, was crushing blow, from which she
never recovered. Her calmness and
strength of character were never better
shown than when she had this burden to
carry, and only those who knew these quail
tiles could realize how she suffered.
Her conversation was full of interesting
reminiscence of the pact, and she was es
pecially familiar with family history. There
| ia no need to tell of her enthusiasm In the
centennial year, 1876, nor of her lsbors
and contributions in connection with that
time. But her interests were also in the
present and of the present From all who
came to see her she was eager to learn
whatever .as Ct interest in public affairs
and the doings of daily life Not long since
she remarked of someone, "He is too old
fashioned for me.'
Her main characteristic, intensified
doubtless by the sorrows and trials of he1
| life, was a strong self-relisnce. Quiet and
digoi6ed in manner, she showed that she
Was mistress of her own concerns, and she
| was never lacking in decision. Her gra
! ciousness Of manner and her dignity oil
bearing made an impression not soon to bt
/ forgotten.
And so she moved on patiently through
these last years Of sadness and gri f, borne
all alone, and her friends can but rejoice
that she has entered into the blessed rest
PLEASANT VISIT
BY Myrtle Chapter, o. e. s., 10 tn.
Home of Their Worthy Marion.
party of forty members of Myrtle
chapter, Order of the Eastern Star, Assem-
bled at the house of the worthy matron
Mrs. Ida M. Hendrickson, SO Pine street
recently, and rendered her surprise par
ty, it being the twentieth anniversary Of
her marriage. Taking possession of The
entire suite of rooms, from parlor tt
kitchen, and first, arranging the mount
aims of cake, fruit, etc., which were SEN
with great libsrality, the bride and groom
of 1874 were escorted to q place of honol
near the folding doors, where they were
introduced by Mrs. William Houston, WHIT
recited an original poem that showed muol
talent.
The gtfta, which were many and valua
BILE, included q silver tea set, sets o.
spoons, China berry sets, elegant pane
paintings, etc. After an abundant cola
ton the evening was devoted to social ex
ercises, and not until the ''wee sma' hour
ayout the twal did the happy revellerl
seek their respective homes. Among thos,
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. and the Aisse,
Troy, Miss Kay, Mrs Sanger, Mr.. and Mis-
Barrows, Mrs. Haywood. Miss Amman
Mrs. Howell, Mr.. aud Mrs. Lyman Brad
ley, Mr.. and Mrs. William Houston
Mrs. Hattie Smith, Mr.. and Mrs. Preston
and son, Mrs. Dennison, Mrs. Gardner
Mrs, Conner, NJ IS Vanslyke, Mr., Mrs
and Miss Bauer and kr. Jessie Bauer, Mr.
and Mrs. E. Holiday. Miss Irene Wilson
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Holiday and Mrs. L.
Holiday, Mrs. CLARK, Mrs. A. Gone and
many others.