Evening star., 1896-12-26
SENATOR Q.AY's HOME.

every part of its architectural lines. as well
as in nearly every part of it's interior ar
rangements. which is especially pleasing in
home. The main entrance has the low
threshold of an English basement, and ad-
joins the porte-cochere entrance. The
driveway runs under the first story, after
the style of French houses. The vestbule
has pattern glass doors. A door opens on
the driveway from the first hall and an
other on the second hall back from which
the back stairs ascend. BY this arrange
me ment persons may reach the upper floors
by the front entrance without passing
through the main part of the mansion or
being seen from that point, a partic-
ularly useful feature upon occasions
OF large entertainments. From the first
hall six broad steps lead to the main hall.
with the drawing room to the east front
and the dining room to the west At an
ascent of about the same height, the
has low ceiling, contributing to the cozy
appearance, and an oriel window overlook
Ing the drawing room, which has In the
latter a balcony effect.
The library Is also softly lighted from
this window, the drawing room receiving
both the south and east light. The halls
are finished in oak and has considerable
ornamentation, especially in three arches,
TWO OF which cover the upper part Of the
windows on the south, and the third, the
chimney breast. The walls are tinted green
and the carpets and furnishings are In
harmony. The style Of the drawing room
IL
old rose velvet, with panels of lighter
brocaded satin. The doors are mirror lined
and the wood Is ivory white. The dining
room is finished in old Flemish oak, which
Is SO dark that it almost resembles ebony
There Is a small observatory in a rounded
projection on the south which has pattern
glass windows, and Is charming spot.
triple west window has bulls eye glass.
in yellow and opalescent tints Between
the heavy wooden beams on the ceiling the
squares are gilded. which, with the deep
crimson of the walls, in combination with
the dark woodwork, gives a rich but al
ways desirable old effect. The furniture is
also In carved Flemish oak. The library is
finished in mahogany, and the wall tints
are in buff.
The bay window has 8. deep seat, richly
upholstered In dark tapestry, and the cabi-
nets are built in the walls. The bed rooms
are all finished in hard wood save one,
which Is in ivory white enamel. In the
latter the fireplace has blue china tiles
and the daintiness of delft room lis carried
out-one door in each bed room Is q mirror.
Interesting features are the billiard and
card rooms on the top floor arranged for
the pleasure Of the sons Of the household
and their friends. The woodwork Is green
and the color was obtained by dyeing the
wood, which leaves the natural grain to
| show before being polished. In the bill
| lard room there ia frieze of bats with
outstretched wings and other attitudes In
which these nocturnal visitors are sup
posed to indulge.
| These upper rooms open on a. loggia and
have French windows. The view from this
| elevation is very fine. The arrangements
Of the lower floor, where are located the
kitchens, laundry and servants hall, are
most complete and admirable to the eye
| Of housekeeper.
Home of Senator Quay
Senator Quay's home. 1912 X street. is
one of the finest of the now long list of
| Washington residences owned by members
| of the upper house. 1t Is built on what was
| formerly part of the Riggs garden. and has
] the sun on the south side. It was occupied
| for the first time last winter by the Sena-
| tor and his family, and may be said now to
| be well seasoned. The house Is double, and
| has a wide hall. The woodwork and in
| terror trimmings are particularly fine. At
| the right of the entrance Is the parlor.
| which is very elegantly furnished and
| adorned, the prevailing tint being green. A
much larger room adjoining Is the music
| room, which Is also in light and Frenchy
| effects Of pink The walls are hung In
| brocaded satins. and all the appointments
| are In harmony. The smaller room at the
| left Of the entrance Is q reception room,
! and from its c0ziness and accessibility has
| become likewise family sitting room.
| The staircase Is broad, and has several
/ landings. The dining room at the back OF
| the house is bright, sunny and cheerful In
| Its arrangements. and its windows overlook
! the well-kept, old-fashioned gardens Of the
| Riggs mansion. The library Is upstairs.
| The house Is situated between the homes OF
| Senator Elkins and Mr.. Samuel G. Ward