Omaha daily bee., 1902-08-10


call. Many Oriental women have resided
there who are pleasantly remembered. re-
ports the New York Sun, but none Of her
sisters from the east has succeeded IN max
ing 20 much Of an impression on society as
Mrs. WI.
Small OF figure, with the nat nose, broad
cheeks and thin lips Of the Monaghan. Mrs.
WI has luminous brown eyes that would
grace any face. Her expression denotes
decision and character. Since her husband
was accredited here in May, 1897, she has
been a central figure IN oflcial life. She
is. indeed. quite as remarkable IN her way
as her husband and Is credited with having
ability and force Of character not generally
associated with women Of her race.
Mrs. WI comes from one Of the most
ancient families In China and IL Of pure
Chinese blood. her origin and rank being
Indicated BY her costume. The gorgeous
eagle embroidered upon her breast is one
Of tho most important features about her
dress, as II indicates that she is OF equal
rank with her husband and privileged 70
enter and leave the room at his side. rather
than behind him. as would be the case were
she Of lower caste.
The beads around her neck have also an
especial Significance and are worn by both
0AAC AhA lCn "a ~ GEAEbtAnA hAnkuOnl
to show their station. These necklaces
vary with the seasons, Jade and coral being
adapted for winter. sandal wood for sum-
mer wear.
Mrs. wu's feet are tiny, as BELTS her
rank, and clad in the marvellous little shoes
which are rarely seen In this part Of the
world cave in the cases of the museum.
She dresses handsomely, In keeping with
her station and wealth. for she Is rich In
her own right and brought her husband q
generous share OF this worlds goods.
Her clothes are made in the legation by
a Chinese tailor, who is a member OF the
ministers suite. and are Of magnificent
silk. richly embroidered. Her dresses are
all fashioned from the same model. with
scant skirt over tunic and jacket after q
style set by royal decree.
The heavy black hair that crowns her
head is dressed according to the Canton
mode and her headdress consists Of a
single band Of black velvet adorned with a
handsome Jewel, which is worn in the
house as we'll as out of doors.
Mrs. WI has been an Industrious stu
dent of English since she first came to this
country, 1--WE years ago. and understands
It well, though she rarely attempts to con-
verse in any language save her own, de-
PCu0iI6 upon nCA AubDEuu % lEdu8ihLo
since she did away with the custom adopted
by her predecessor, Mrs. Yang. Of having
an attache OF the legation attend her as
an interpreter. Mr.. SEE. who has since
been graduated from Cornell and has
already made his mark in the diplomatic
service Of his country, filled this ONCE for
Mrs. Yang and accompanied her every
where, to dinners, luncheons. balls, recep-
tions and visiting, and by his tact. grace
and suavity made many friends in the
oficial circles.
Mrs. Wu's little feet preclude her from
walking and her daily exercise is taken in
an invalid's chair, which Is pushed by one
Of the servants belonging to the legation,
or In an automobile, when the minister
himself. who is devoted to the sport, and
has become an adept. acts as chauffeur.
z.=!=.s= |TS Las DELAYED he departure
for Atlantic City on account Of his recall,
and in the hot evenings with Mrs. WI and
their son seeks an asylum in Dupont cir
Gle, which Is within easy walk Of the iega-
tion. There, seated in democratic style
upon a bench, they watch the people stroll
ing by and the pairs Of lovers who seek
secluded hooks in which to carry on their
counting.
The personnel Of the Chinese legation Is
larger than that OF any other legation or
embassy In town, not excepting Great
Britain. and numbers some nifty persons. In
GLIDING besides the secretaries and at
taches a doctor, tailor. shoemaker, cooks.
BARRIERS, Wallets, and last, but not least, the
ubiquitous laundryman. Mrs. WI has the
direction Of this large household and is
said to be q model SSasekeeper.