Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-19

a Adi Sc SpiAAhiiii6 VI OpSdHs.
Some Of the Notables.
The viceroy and Lady Curzon, with their
two little girls, come out in an old-fash-
Toned barouche, drawn by handsome En-
glish hackneys, with coachman, footman
and two postillions, clad in gorgeous red
livery, gold sashes and girdles and turbans
of white and red. Their carriage is fol-
lowed by a squad of mounted Sikhs,
bronZed-faced, bearded giants in scarlet
uniforms and big turbans, carrying long
old-fashioned spears.
Lord Kitchener. the hero of Khartoum
and the Boer war; appears in a landau
driven by the only white coachman in Cal
cutta. His fractured leg, swathed in band
ages rests upon a pillow and one of his
staff Is usually sitting at his side Lord
Kitchener is bachelor. and his friends
say that he has never even thought of love,
although he is a handsome man. of many
graces, and has contributed to the pleasure
of society in both England and India.
Inc diplomatic corps, as the consuls of
foreign governments residing in India are
called by courtesy-for all of India's rela-
tons with other countries must be con-
Quoted through the foreign department at
London-are usually in evidence, riding in
smart equipages, and they are very hos
pitable and agreeable people. The United
States Is represented by Gen. Robert F.
Patterson, who went to the civil war from
Iowa, but has since been citizen of Mem
phis. Mrs. Patterson, who belongs to a
distinguished southern family, is one of the
recognized leaders of society, and is famous
for her hospitality and her fine dinners
The native princes and other rich Hindus
who reside in Calcutta are quite apt in
initiating foreign ways but fortuna tely
most of them adhere to their national cos
tune, which is much more becoming and
graceful than the awkward garments we
wear The women of their families are
seldom seen. The men wear silks and
brocades and jewels, and bring out their
children to see the world, but always leave
their wives at home. Notwithstanding the
example furnished them for 200 years by
the British, the women of India still re-
main in secluson, and we must assume in
contentment. There are very few excep-
tions
The Best Marriage Market.
There are several sets and castles in the
social life of Calcutta-the official set the
military set, the professional people, the
mercantile set, and so on-and It is not
often that the lines that divide them are
broken. During the winter season social
life is very gay. The city is filled with
visitors from all parts of India, and thew
spend their money freely having a good
time Ofhcial cares rest lightly upon the
members of the government with a few
exceptions, including Lord Curzon who is
always at work and never takes a holiday
Dinners, pails, garden parties, races polo
games, teas, picnics and excursions follow
one another SO rapidly that those who in
dulge in social pleasures have only time
enough to keep record of their engage
ments ana TO dress. The presence of a
large military force is a great advanta ge.
particularly as many Of the officers are
bachelors, and it is whispered that some
OF the lovely girls who come out from Eng
iand TO spend winter in India hope to 90
nome TO arrange for wedding
occasionally matrimonial affairs are con-
oucteo with dispatch young woman who
came out on the steamer with us, heart
who're ana Iancy free, with the expectation
started back to London with a big enea pe,
ment ring upon her finger within four
weeks after she landed, and several other
young women have already been quite as
fortunate this winter, although not SO sud
den. India is regarded as the most fayora
bic marriage market in the world.
The City of Statues.
Calcutta has frequently been called .the
city of statues I think Sir Edward Bull
wer Lytton. the poet-viceroy, gave it that
title. and it was well applied. Whichever
way you look on the Madam bronze figures
OF FORMER vlceroys, Statesmen and soldiers
appear. Queen Victoria sits in the center
a perfect reproduction in bronze and
around her, with their faces turned toward
the government house, are several of her
ablest and most eminent servants. In the
center of the Madam rises lofty column
that looks like lighthouse. Its awkward
ness is in striking contrast to the graceful
shafts which Hindu architects have erected
in various parts of the empire. It is dedi-
Gated to David Ochterlony, former citi-
zen of Calcutta and for fifty years SOL
der, and is token Of appreciation from
the people of the empire The latest monu-
ment Is bronze statue of Lord Roberts.
Facing the Madam for a couple of miles
is the Chowinghee. the most famous street
OF Calcutta, formerly a row of palatial resi-
dences but now given up almost entirely
To hotels clubs and shops. UpOu this street
lived Warren Hastings In stone pal
ace and little further along, in what is
now the Bengal Club, was the home of
Thomas Darlington Macaulay during his
long residence in India.
The governor OF the province OF Bengal