Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1895-12-14

arched ceiling of blue garIanded with
roses, Its low coy seats, and palms and
flowers, ARE charming Here the frivolous
element who value frills and fayors be-
yond all the honors that age can bestow
have their innings. The CotilIon club.
a long established fashionable organi-
cation, noted for its expensive fayors
and its extravaganza in the way of or
child bouquets, will give two of its
dances here this season. Thomas B.
Payne and James English, Jr., may be
said to be the leaders of this club. The
Piedmont Driving club house in the ex-
position grounds is jolly place. and
one that will be source of much pleas
ure and comfort during the fair. 1t Is
quaint stone structure, with iyy-coyer-
ed chimneys, and broad, open stone
portico. shaded by splendid trees. From
the piazza one has a fine view OF the
buildings. There are. other studies that
the artist or sentimental bachelor can
make from this underground, for
every afternoon the bellies of the city
drive out with their best beaux and
stop for lemonade or something
stronger. If Gibson had not already OBJ
tanned his ideal Southern girl, this
would be the place for him to find her.
When an occasional snow makes sleigh
ing possible in the winter season, you
will find a jolly crowd gathered in the
club hallway. slipping pleasant concoc-
lions and telling stories around the big
open fire. The club is open to the wives
of members and their friends. The place
is altogether pleasant and charming,
and will prove godsend to those ex-
position visitors who are fortunate
enough to have cards thereto Its presi-
dent is Mr. James R. McKeldin, a gen.
uine good fellow, and popular bach
elor.
Brookwood, the country residence OF
Mrs. Joseph Thompson, president of the
Woman's Department, is the private
home OF most Importance just now
Mrs. Thompson has in her social life
heretofore been noted for the brilliancy
and distinction of her entertainments,
and during the fair she will surpass all
her former achievements. Brookwood is
a perfect country home, surrounded by
beautiful grounds. These are cared for
by two English gardeners, and the
place in its fresh trimness suggests an
English home. 1t is only a half-mile
beyond the exposition grounds. The
house is not large and imposing Oh the
exterior, but its beautiful interior be-
speaks in every detail the culture and
grace of its mistress. Mrs Thompson
will of course be the very center of ex-
position social life; the place would be-
long to her without her Office. The in
terror of Brookwood is finished with
Georgia curied pine, and the great din
ing room, with its walls patterned in
gray-green peoples and its deep seats
upholstered in gray, has sense OF
quiet and harmonious distinction. In
this room, which has been the scene of
many an elaborate dinner and jolly
Christmas frolic, Mrs Thompson will
give an entertainment in honor of Mrs.
Potter Palmer and the Georgetown
alumnae. 1t is an interesting fact that
the two women presidents were both
Georgetown girls, and, of course. Mrs.
Thompson will make the gathering of
the alumnae an especial occasion.
There are a great many handsome
houses on Peachtree. Among those
which visitors will notice most is the
home of Judge and Mrs Henry B.
Tompkins, new house planned ex-
acstiy after the old Georgia colonial
houses, and very closely resembling the
home of Gen. Robert Toombs, the uncle
of Mrs Tompkins, and the well-known
Southern orator and politician. Presi-
dent and Mrs. Colyear will do great
deal of entertaining. Mrs. Clarence
Knowles is chairman of the committee
on entertainments of the Woman's De-
partment, and her house will be open
to many distinguished guests. Mr.. and
Mrs Knowles are at all times inn
portant people in the social life of At
lanta, and they draw about them the
cleverest and most compensating folks
in society. They keep open house, en-
Pertaining with rare ease. The draw
ing room in the Knowles home is ex-
quisite, being an exact reproduction Of
the salon of Marie Antoinette at Petite
Trianon.
The arrangements to entertain In a
simple fashion the various clubs and
congresses that are to visit the exposi-