The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-04-20
MRS. HOME.
Her London Residence n Gathering
Place for Clever People.
London Letter in Philadelphia Press.

London Letter in Phlladelpnld Press.
II has been said here Of every clever woman
of wealth who had the means and ability TO
entertain smart and bright company and get
The hest sort of people to her receptions that they
yVsre irving 10 revive the salons Of the women
of the French empire. The latest victim OF this
..bponanza" millionaire Of the Pacific coast.
Mrs. Mackay has lived on this side OF the
W tbe time n in Paris. but most Of it in London
In both capitals the generous allowance made
by her husband has enabled her 10 give social
entertainments in a manner that could lot be
approached by a hostess OF moderate wealth.
No matter how clever and witty a man is he
enjoys a r, good tb elnner fauitiesSiy served Mrs
That is why the brightest and c~leverest per-
Sons IL With the cooperation Of shrswd cam
paigners like Mrs. Ronalds, Mrs, Adair. the
Keddleston. Lady Arthur Butler and Mrs. George
CornwaIlis-west Qormerly Lady Randolph
wise. II that means a revival OF the salon Mrs.
NIackay IS accomplishing II. but she would be
the last person in the world to put any such
construction upon her social success.
In the first place. Mrs. Mackay's house, No. s
Carlton House Terrace. just of Pall-Mah is one
of the most beautiful homes in London II is
large enough 10 entertain a great number OF
guests without what IS In social parianoe called
a crush" She never does anything on a small
scale. The home was purchased from Mr.. Sand
ford. who lost his money in the Barring crash
about ten years ago. Among other things II has
a beautiful marble staircase that Is said 70 have
cost $4,000. The ceiling above this is inlaid
with mother OF pearl. The drawing room con-
tains treasures collected by Mrs. Mackay in all
parts OF Europe. The ballroom is one OF the
hnest in England. II is no wonder that persons
In the social swim. as well as those who want
to get into IL and can't. are eager FOR invitations
TO Mrs. Mackay's receptions.
when Mrs. Mackay. who had just removed
from Paris 70 London. said she wanted this
house her husband bought il for her. When
some persons talked about his residence being in
America and his spending 50 much time away
from his wife. Mr.. Mackay published i'm All the
Journals and directories that are supposed TO give
oaIcial Information on such matters. that his
residence was at No. s Carlton House Terrace
and IN San Francisco. and that his place Of
business was in New York.
Mrs. Mackay Is no longer a young woman.
and she does not attempt TO dress like one. Win
an her wealth she has met with more sorrows
than most wOmen-a daughter married 10 "A
cruel man OF title from whom she sought for
years 10 legally free herself, ana a favDrite SON
killed by a fall from a horse. She il a woman
known for her charities. as well as her eccen-
tricitles. But more talk was made about her
contemptuOus treatment OF Meissonier's 500. 90
portrait. which did not please her. than OF her
having OF the heavy debt Of a church IN Paris
lust because one OF the priests was kind to her
son at the time OF his fatal fall.
In DAYS gone by Whistler and Oscar Wilde
were among the wits who frequently came IN