The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-02

One Of the pleasantest men in depart
ment circles is 20 be found IN Mr.. WYATT
1. Holmes. of the Winder building a
branch Office Of the War Department. Mr..
Holmes has been connected with this de-
partmcnt for years. and his sterling worth
Is Government employe is very highly
appreciated by his bureau officers. Mr.
Holmes has delightful city residence at
90 n Street northwest where he en-
tertains his host Of friends in the iniuit-
able southern style. which means literally
that the best that can be had is not too
good for these who come to enjoy his hos
pitality- Mr. Holmes is a typical South
eTn gentleman Of the old school and can
tell some very interesting stories OF ante
Denum days and he knows a few things
about pcst-bellum days as we'll He
served IN a Confederate uniform during
the entire war. aud principally in Vir-
ginia. beginning with the first battle OF
bull Run Dir. Holmes has a nephew IN
Congress in the leading and most iDHu-
entail Representative from the State Of
South CarOlina-Col William JASPER Tai
bert Colonel TaIbert is serving his fifth
and last term in Congress. as he is a can
dlaate for Governor Of the Palmetto state.
AT O'Clock each day. when the small
army Of Government employees swarm out
OF the immense stone building Of The
New Postofice Department on the Ave
nue.. among the many is a handsome and
manipulating young man who walks
briskly-eageTly to the curb. looks any
iously about him until he catches a
glimpse OF the fairest, sweetest. and most
lovable face 10 him in the wOrIdf
An. here you are. mother. dear. I
nope l haven't kept you waiting long,
ne anuously enquiries. pressing gently
ana reYerently the small hand that has
protected and guided him 10 manhood.
No. Lon; / had just arrived We had
better not walk this afternoon-there's a
car. Wen ride, went We? You look so
fatigued"
Mothers wish is my desire. And
walking happily together. Mr.. Lawrence
Woodbridge and his mother board north
west car, and are whisked out OF sight
Mr.. Woodbridge has been connected with
the Postofhce Department since 1888. and
takes high rank for proficiency and gen
tlemaniy department Mr. Woodbridge has
an excellent Spanish war record as A
faithful and efficient soldier. and is a
member Of the H. ". LaWton Command.
S ". V. He enlisted with ComDanv r;
try, May i3,lS98. and was mustered out
with this regiment November 20, 1888.
Mr. Woodbridge was considered a premier
soldier. ever willing and happy 20 do for
bis nag and his fellow comrade-in- arms.
DO you know Mr.. Edward Brewster. Of
the money order division, Postoflce De-
partment? Yes; certainly: FOR he Is a
great faVOrite IN Washington, not only
among Departmental and collegiate, hut
likewise in social circles. Mr. Brewster
is an elegant little gentleman, and his
friends are legion. Before coming 70
Washington. Mr.. Brewster practiced. first
medicine at his native heath in Indiana
and then law. Being eager to delye deep
er into law lore. he requested his per
sonal friend, Representative Lands, to
get him Government Job" in Washing
ton, so that he could take an extra law
course al Columbian College. This request
was easy for Congressman Lands TO
grant. and as a result Indiana's loss in
citizenship for the nonce results in Wash
ington's gain When Mr.. Brewster has
been taught all the law that Columbian
College Is capable OF importing-and that
means a great deal-he will resign his
position in the Postohice Department. his
friends say, and take up the practice Of
that profession.