Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-12-31

| OI " BelgraVe square 10
| n NJ frequented by all
GTT who are celebrated
| wv in the world OF
fashion, literature
and arr GAYS the London Madame. she
is a great patron Of all Whc are c'e'.''
genius especially appeals to her artis-
tic t.mperament and she Delights 10
surround herself with cultured people.
Il like to talk to clever men or women
they are so large minded and vie" NE
| from such different standpoint u
people who never think for themselves
but let their friends form their opln-
ions for them. Narrow mindednesS IS
akin to snobbishness and l have no
sympathy for either Yes, am great
reader; it is one thing | always HAL
age to find time for. One must relresh
ones self with the bright thoughts OF
great thinkers Dull books are not my
favorites; l like brilliancy and VIII.
True. the combination is not always 10
be met with. French literature is more
fascinating on this account, she san,
as we sat in her luxurious room, IN
which were all the best editions OF
celebrated writer's, she looking ike
beautiful picture, her wondrous eyes
responding to her thoughts. MIS- Pa
get is the only child of the late Mrs.
Paran Stevens, who was remarkaDle
for being the only American who had
a salon. 1t is from her that she inner
its her keen sense of humor, splendid
! vivacity and appreciation OF talent
Her conversation sparkles with ep-
! igrams; she surprises with her
rapid flights from grave to gay;
she is always original and at
times daring in her outspoken
frankness against prctense Of any kind.
Il am very fond of society and enjoy
all the pleasures of life. The opera is
| one of my most cherished amusements;
, music l delight in. Oh, yes! l am fond
of dancing" she added, gayly, as re-
ferred to the surprise party she and
! Lord Charles Montagu organized at
the duchess Of Devonshire's ball. Mrs.
FACETS box at the opera is the rem
devious of the elite of London. She
holds quite little court and few can
compare with her in looks or dress.
Her gowns come from Paris. She is
chic, without exaggeration. Her col
| lection OF gems is quite unique; her
pearls are extremely fine, both as to
shape and color. A string three yards
long forms three ropes wound around
her neck but she also has three sepa-
rate ropes of very large pearls. Her
JeWelry is so renowned that 1t has on
several occasions tempted the cupidity
OF burglars. Once man was discov-
cred concealed in her bedroom in the
middle of the night Col. Paget went
for him, but he escaped over roofs of
! houses. Her fine suite of reception
rooms is admirably suited for en-
tertaining. The furniture is chief
ly of Louis XIV. and XVI. pc
RODS, upholstered in costly bro
cade. Scattered on beautiful cabi-
nets and tables are rare specimens of
china, antique silver and old worries:
and each piece has some historical in
terest to enhance it's value. In one
drawing-room the chairs are in tapes
try and the decorations are more Sc
we're in style, though not less hand
some. On an Angelica Kaufman
writing table is beautiful portrait of
the Princess of Wales and the duke and
duchess of Connaught are close by it.
Among the paintings noticed groun
OF sheep by Rosa Bonheur, a Nelson
Ter and head by Rubens; a large
painting of Mrs. Paget, which scarcely
Gerome; several by Culyerhouse
does her justice; an Albanian chief by
chiefly domestic scenes; wonderful
painting OF the Last Judgment, by Isa-
Dey, etc.; caskets in capo di Monti.
miniatures. Everything that is choice
and dainty is to be found in this luxu-
rious home. Mrs. Paget's bedroom is
Ike the palace Of a fairy princess
All the toilet accessories are in beaten
gold. The beautifully carved white
enameled furniture, upholstered in
pale-pink satin, looks too delicate for
use. This scheme of coloring is car
ried out in all the details. the bod
| spread OF white satin being exouisite,v
embroidered in bouquets and festoons
OF flowers. pink being the prevailing
color. Two rooms have been thrown
into one, so that there is ample space
Tor the display OF these pretty things
A weil-hlled worxaday- looking writ.
Ing table attracted my attention. for IL
was IN such serious contrast to the 9th
er surroundings. She said: 81 do oil,
my hard work here, for l am cert,;n
to be undisturbed. There is so mncb
TO be thought Of. l have great amount
OF correspondence to keep up in France
ana other countries, where have
many friends and l have my proper
ties In America to manage" Success
ful as Mrs. Paget is socially she also
excels in her business capacities She
is very practical, as we'll as very
learned; and. having a great share of
snrewdness. person must be very
sharp to impose on her. One 81 her
most generous enterprises is tho syc.
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