Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-11-30

personal magnetism, an amiability of man
FER and a determ :nation to overcome OBJ
stacles, she was the strong right hand of
her husband during his life. She is a good
talker, makes even the most difhdent of
her guests display their best points, and
her CO., ersat.p on on political topics displays
q master mind.
Mrs. Winthrop wife of Col. Winthrop, is
another pleasing talker whose home IS
the rendezvous of many, who, like herself
are devoted to serious reading
Mrs. n. S. Lincoln is devoted to politics
ana society after her home duties are full
filed. She has been immensely successful
in all the charitable affairs which she has
managed and in which she has a great in
terest She writes well both poetry and
prose, and several novels show her story
telling power. She talks brightly and
pleasantly.
Fright and Entertaining.
Mrs. Chatard. wife of DR.. Cha:ard, is
one of the younger matrous who talks well
and to the point.
Mrs. Hinckley, wife of the artist. has a
most engaging manner, and in addition to
beng q pleasing talker is what is more rare
still. a good listener
Mrs. Graham Adee, who is thoroughly
at home in company of scholars, is a
bright. snappy talker. who could turn the
most commonplace of topics into fascin-
ating study.
Mrs. Newlands, wife of the Nevada Con-
gresham, has court of her own at
Chevy Chase. After years of Partisan resi-
dence and member of the McAiliSter
family, synonymous with social prestige,
size has all the elements of similar success
in constant touch.
Mrs. John Hay IS regarded as clever
talker and has the charm which attracts
just the right company.
Mrs. Thomas Nelson Page. the happy
wife of well-kr own literary man and the
happy mother of a young household, with
wealth and every comfort to command,
talks well and to some purpose.
Some IF the most charming ornaments of
Washington drawing rooms at present
seem to have but a fleeing existence here,
as in the course of years only part of
Their time is spent in this city. This APP
pies to such women as Mrs. Mcpherson.
wife of the ex-senator from New Jersey
who Is now on the eve of a California
journey with her husband and daughter.
when 1t was generally hoped they would
stay here for the winter. Few women are
better adapted by reason of education and
travel to create the ideal salon. A lover of
b"yEs 81 the f. e arts, appreciative of
talent and disccverer of it in many cases.
an enthusiastic traveller, with the gift of
chatting most engagingly about it. She is
a thorough scholar, and her daughter, a
debutante and a belle of last winter in
herits her tastes. Not content with mere
proficiency in French, she continued her
studies in Paris until she was rewarded by
diploma and teachers certificate
In the gayest of the fashionable set Mrs.
Cabot Lodge and Mrs. Don Cameron hold
ing companions. Mrs. Don Camerons
beauty would be a strong power even if not
backed up with social tact. Neither of
these women are ever seen in large assem-
III es they reserve their sire. Gtt or the
entertainment rather. of the few. Both are
wives of wealthy men, and able to
crafty their 'ass 7- az the luxurious adorn-
ments of their homes.
Social and Mental Gifts.
Mrs Bugher is another of the younger
matrons rated amongst the best takers in
society. She is thoroughly up-to-date
woman, conversant with the best ntera-
ture, and her conversation is enlivening
and entertaining in the highest degree. OF
Mrs. Hazen, her sister, the same things
could be said. She is as well informed and
as interesting.
Mrs. William Lay is not only one of the
prettiest women in society but equally dis
tinguiShed for the charms of mind and
manner which make her always sought
after no matter where she is. She has the
faculty of showing interest in everything,
and II Is not to be wondered at that her
circle of friends is large.
Mrs. Emmons is good talker on current
subjects, and a most enthusiastic one on
music and kindred subjects in which she is
interested. In music she excels. and, while
her receptions bring together agreeable
people of many tastes. there is sure to be
some musical treat in store for them.
Mrs. Ffoulke is an agreeable talker and
in the enviable surroundings of her beauti-
full home with her family and friends about
her. is seen at her best.
/ Mrs. Hawley is a woman of varied at
tainmentS, and modest about them ALL She
has young family, requiring her constant
care, and the duties of a senatorial home,
but, nevertheless, finds time to enjoy her
club, its lectures and it's amusements She
| is good talker. with a smooth and pleas
ant manner.
Mrs. Josiah Pierce inherits the intellec-
tuality Of her mother, Mrs. Dahlgren and
is most fascinating and bright in conversa-
ton.
Mrs. Jno. w. Foster has enjoyed a full ex-
rerience of travel and society in our own
and ofter lands. and it Is reflected in her
conversation. She is counted one of the
clevcrest of takers and her interest in what
transpires about her is always active and
always increasing.
Cultivated Minds.
Miss Voorhees, has we'll informed mind
and is a splendid talker. Her travels abroad
and in her own country have been extensive
and she has the broad culture and ideas CT
a western woman.
OF the perfect graciousness which marks
Nine. Romero, wife of the Mexican minister,
all who have met her are qualified to speak
She has Travelled extensively, is a good
lnguist and most pleasing talkcr on every
topic.
Another hostess with the same gentle per-
suasiveness is Mrs. Parker Mann who is
the IDEAL for all her friends-the booiiist, the
GTliSllc cS merely the amusement seekers.
Mrs. John r. Mclean is another young
matron who has the faculty of gathering
the brightest minds about her, and is gen.
timely liked.
Mrs L. NJ. D. Sweat, who has given bril-
liant talks at the club after each of her
travels; Miss Lucy Page, who comes of a
family remarkable for social accomplish
ments; the Misses Schcnck. the Misses
Strong, Miss Sheriff., Mrs. William Earle,
Mrs. Chadwick. Mrs Frye. Mrs. Burrows,
Mrs. blanchard. Miss Alice Riddle and her
sister. Mrs Henry e. Davis, who has step
ped rapidly to the front as story writer;
Hiss Lessie kibbey, who has Travelled so ex-
tensively, but loves Washington as well as
ever; Miss Mary Pendleton, daughter of a
brilliant family: Mrs Williams. once Miss
Addie Cults, who charmed alike by her
weil-stored mind and youthful beauty; Mrs
Wickliffe Preston, thoroughly representa-
tive of her home; Mrs. Hubiey Ashton Mrs.
McGowan, Miss Mary Waite, Miss Maud
Davidge, Miss Woodruff. Miss Mamie
Heth, Mrs. Heber May, whose smiles are
convincing; Mrs. w. J. Boardman, q most
delightful hostess and thoroughly all-around
agreeable woman; Miss Berry, Mrs Francis
Nash ard her mother, Mrs. Ryan. delightful
southern women; Miss Claire de Graffen-
RED, Miss Olive Risley Seward. Mrs. Stern