The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1895-11-16
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No American woman abroad has con
I tn buted more to the honor Of her native
land that Mrs. John w Maekey, who
was born in New Y ork, dwelt among the
pioneers of California and has been g
leader in; the best social sets Of Paris and
London, says the Chicago Times Herald.
She is the daughter Of Colonel Hunger
ford, who was born at Waterfor d,
and fought through the Mexican war
and the war Of the rebellion, and the
patriotism which led him to bare his
breast to the bullets of the enemy Of the
country has preserved in his heart g stall E
wart Amer1canism, Notwithstanding his
long residence in foreign lands. She
finds especial satisfaction in the success
of her country women who visit london,
and was enthusiastic over Mrs: Genefal
John A. Logan during the sojourn Of
that daughter of Illinois in the metropo-
lis of the old world Mrs, Mackay mar
ried at the age of II, and, with hershus-
hand went to California in the pioneer:
period of that gold region, when her
husband, promising young physician,
died a little more than a year afterWard.
and left her and her daughter; now the.
Princess Coloana, in Strengthened clr-
cunstances Soon after she met MI.
Nfackay. then a wealthy but not 9. MILL
Eonaire miner. He was attracted Dy her
sweet face and refinement and after a
courtship of two years they were mar
ried. After the birth of her first boy,
John w Mackay, Jr., whose untlmely
death through an accident occurred a
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physician to 20 abroad for a time and
since that she has resided either In Paris
or London. with occasional visits to this
side. one of which was at the time OF the
birth OF her second son, Clarence, whom
she desired should be an American III the
full sense Of the term. Mrs., Mackay's
social triu1nphs abroad have been great
Notwithstanding attacks continuously
made in the prints of the most malignant
md mendacious character. Her hosp1-
tally has been generous, not to say
rtriu2ely. and though royalty has shared
her, polite attentions 1t may be justly
said that her greatest concern mas al
ways been for her compatrlots, VINO
whenever in need of social or financial
s,pport. and when worthy, have found
her ready tact and warm heart at their
service. It is matter of fact that many
a girl starting on an artistic career Win
mo capital other than talent and amb1t-
ion has received sympathy and substan- 4
tia1 aid from the wife of the bonanza
king. OF a vivacious disposition, she Is
fond OF society, but cares more about en-
tertaining than going out. When she
gives an entertainment of any descrlp-
ton she superintends all the arrange
1nents herself and goes through the
house to see that everything is according
10 her ideas, forgetting the fatigue IN
the enjoyment of her guests, who always
find something novel to interest them.
Notwithstanding her manifold social du-
ties, she personally superintended the
education of her sons and always showed
rare devotion to her parents, who have.
lived abroad with her. Mrs Mackay Is
most charming in person and manner.
In the prime of life, without discomfort
or domestic infelicity to bring lines Of
care, that loyeliness which won the heart
OF the stalwart miner more than quar-
ver of century ago has ripened into the
iuxuriant beauty o. maturity. Her skin
is soft and smooth, with just the faintest
ting of pink in her cheeks. Her hair is
black, brows straight and eys as blue
as sapphires and very expressive. Her
hands and feet are small and beautifully
formed and her figure is we'll rounded
and graceful. #Mss& &