The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-03-08
WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.

| washington, as the capital city oil Amer
lea, becomes gayer every year. and tn
number of its fascinating women. who con
tribute to the charm of its social life b.
their wit, beauty and accomplishments. ar
factor OF almost as much Importance Il
| political in social affairs.
Among the interesting women of the cap
ital is Mrs. Henry C. Corbin, wife Of TIL
Adjutant General of the army, who befor
her marriage was Miss Edythe A. Patten
one of five sisters. who were daughters Of ;
wealthy widow from California.
They went to Washington in their earl,
youth and have been identified with tn,
leading social set since that time.
All are women of culture. and Mrs. Cor
bin. like her sisters. was educated abroad
and is therefore a proficient linguist.
NJ. Cambon, the former French AEbaSsa
dor. once said that she spoke French with
a more perfect accent than any American
woman he knew.
Mrs, Corbin is tall and graceful. She has
dark hair and eyes and Is very attractive
not only in appearance. but also In heI
gracious and cordial manner.
She is always among the best gowned
women at any OF the functions at the CAPT.
tai. She was married to General Corbin a
year ago. and the wedding was not only
one Of the leading nuptial events OF the
the history of the social life here.
The large Patten residence on Massachu-
sets avenue was crowded to the doors with
them the President end Mrs Roosevelt, this
being the first social event in which they
took part in the beginning Of their admins
tratton.
MRS. CoRBIN'S CHARMS.
When General Corbin went abroad to
witness the military maneuvers in Ger
many last summer he was accompanied by
his clever and attractive wife.
They were entertained by the Kaiser. and
Mrs. Corbin won the cordial regard and ad-
miration OF the Emperor and the members
of his court. Since their return to Wash
ington they have established themselves in
their new home, in r street, and are among
the most popular hosts and hostesses of
official life.
Mrs. William Draper, wife Of our former
Ambassador TO Italy, is now a conspicuous
social figure at the capital. Mrs. Draper
was before her marriage Miss Susan Pres
ton of Kentucky, one of the celebrated sis
tiers of that name known the country over.
She is of commanding presence and dresses
Lately General and Mrs. Draper have add
ed to their residence large tapestry gal
lery. which is one of the most beautiful
rooms in the country and similar to that
of one of the palaces in Rome.
As Mrs. Draper Is one of the ranking host
esses at the capital, her dinner companies
are known Tor tnelr Drllnant settings ana
distinguished guests A splendid service Of
gold is always used, with appointments In
keeping.
Mrs. Draper owes much of her popularity
to her cordial and democratic manner.
Mrs. Depew, the wife of the distinguished
Senator from New York, is one Of the new
corners. having been in Washington for
ABOUT a year, the Senator bringing her as
bride to the capital.
Though American by birth. all her life
has been spent abroad. mostly in Paris. and
complished American and French woman.
Her cordially is marked by a womanly
sincerity which is both lovable and ire
sistible.
MUSICAL MRS. DEPEw.
The earnestness of her character makes
itself felt by even a casual visitor. Mrs.
Depew is a musician of talent and gives
much time to the study of what is best in
that art.
Corcoran House has always been known
as the scene of much brilliant entertaining,
and Senator and Mrs. Depew are in every
Many fine dinners are given here. but
Mrs. Depew's favorite form Of entertain
ing is the garden party, the quaint, old
House giving an ideal setting for a fete OF
this kind.
Mrs. Hansbrough. wife of Senator Henry
{. Hansbrough, is a type of the pure blond
beauty, with an exceedingly refined and in
face. in which talent Is distinctly
Before her marriage Mrs. Hansbrough
was Mary Berry Chapman, whose clever
stories appeared in many Of the leading
magazines.
artist and illustrates many Of her own
stories. Her taste leads her to the pursuit
Of these arts rather than to society. Her
are small and choice.
Mrs. Olmsted, wife of Representative Mar
Tin E. Olmstead of Harrisburg, Pa, Is one
IF the beautiful and clever society women
who bear the distinct charm of the typical
Virginian.
She is bright and entertaining. with great
and naivete.
After meeting the bellies Of several seasons
II Newport and other fashionable resorts,
and after several winters at the capital.
where he met the wealth and beauty of the
social life, Mr.. olmeted succumSed to the
charms of this piquant little Southern girl,
whose only fortune was her face and en-
raging personality.
Their first meeting was at school COM
o the point. Mr.: and Mrs. Olmsted have a
home here and are extremely
popular in society.
FAIR MAIDS OF THE CAPITAL.
In speaking of the young girls Of the cap
tai. of course no list is complete without
he mention of Miss Alice Roosevelt, the
laughter of the President.
Since her Introduction to society last win
er, at large ball which was given for
Ter. and the first to be held in the White
4 In a decade she has been budding
LitO dttfdCuNe young WOmannOOd, and as
he gains In health she also develops into
he charms Of femininity
Comments to this effect are constantly
icing. made by. her friends, and this was
specially noted at the last musical at the
White House. On every side was heard q
compliment to Miss Roosevelt, with the
emark: Il never saw her look so pretty"
Last year her gowns were such as are |
uitable to debutantes. simple and dainty |
nousselines This year she seems to have
.raduated from the simple frock to the |
more elaborate toilet of the society belle
nd gauzes, heavily pailletted In silver. and |
,elvets seem to suit her 1.-THE and graceful |
gure.
One of Miss Roosevelt's greatest charms |
her vivacity: She is also very quick at !
epartee, and 1t GOES without saying that |
he Is one of the most sought after young |
women In society at the capital
MISS Rebekah Page Knox, daughter of |
he Attorney General and Mrs Knox. like |
Ter mother. holds an enviable place in |
popularity on account of her sweet and gra-
'athy. s' -"
She is petite and dark and one of the /
most beautifully gowned young women of /
ne onlcial circle. Though Indifferent 10 the |
ttractions OF general society, she ia ex- |
remedy fond of sociabilities in her own |
circle of friends
lice til.