The National tribune., 1900-03-15

man nature by no obtrusion of her views
or plans upon official custom.
The Roots have a charming home on
Rhode Island Avenue, and when the time
comes for social functions Mrs Roots birth
and education have bountifully fitted her
for her station. She is an aristocrat by
birth and it did not require any posi-
ton in the Government household for her
to maintain what has always belonged to
her. Where her position leads her. however,
she will follow; the rich and the poor, Off
cial or unofficial, will find the welcome hand
on public occasions.
She is fine representative of American
womanhood, beautiful to look upon, in
form, feature. and personal adornment. In
a word, she is the complement of her dis
tinguished husband.
MRS. JOHN ". GRIGGS.
The vile of the Attorney-General is the
youngest of the Cabinet ladies. She is the
second wife Of the eAttorney-Generai. She
is very attractive person and has made
many warm friends since her arrival in
Washington. She was recently called to
mourn her mothers death. which preclude5
her entering into any social functions.
The honors OF the household are carried
OH by the daughters of Mr.. Griggs by a
former marriage.
MRS. CHARLES EMORY SMITH.
When Postmaster-General James Gary
resigned the heavy duties of his Office and
| their home was closed, it drew the curtain
upon the scene where many handsome en-
tertainments had Lecn given, and where
| hospitality was rendered without limit. Mr..
and Mrs Gary knew well the quiet touches
| of Southern hospitality and how to dispense
them to the delight and pleasure Of all who
came under their hospitable roof.
| Mrs. Smith, the wife OF Charles Emory
Smith, the present Postmaster eneral, has
taken her place in official circles and fills
it with dignity. She comes back TO her
native land, after many years with her
husband abroad, where court life like that
of st. Petersburg gave her many expert
ences in forms and ceremonies, and enters
into the simplicities Of a Republican Court
like one 10 the manner born. She has a
kindly bearing toward all with whom she
comes in contact. She has most attract
i've manner in conversation, and adds
greatly TO the popularity Of the social menu
OF the Mckinley Administration
MRS. ETHAN ALLEN HITCHCOCK.
| The wife Of the Secretary OF the Interior
| brings with her all the elements required
to fill an honored social position in the Gov
ernment. 1t Is not our object to describe
in these sketches personal characteristics
! which are prominently in possession of
| the owner, or enter into the sacred precincts
OF personal traits which are part of God
given dover, except in SO far as they dom
mate the atmosphere of social positions
by which many administrations are
weighed.
To degree the public have rights 10 a
knowledge of the stewardship of those il
has entrusted to the high places in the gift
Of the people. This must be recognized by
those who accept official positions They
do not represent themselves alone. bu; are
placed thereto represent the people through
these Governmental channels.
In the personality of Mrs Hitchcock
nothing Is wanting that would add to il dig
nifty and grace. And there is no questioning
but her experiences in public life at home and
abroad have given her broad views; this,
coupled with winning manners and grace
full accomplishments. makes her verify a
queen in official society.
4 We can not easily overrate the Influence
OF those who give inspiration to the social
circle. 1t is pleasure which cultivated
minds seek-lt draws both men and women
from the whirlpool of overdrafts ON the
idally grind OF things physical, and it be.