The Washington herald., 1906-10-31
CLIMPSES OF
THE PRESIDENT

The Chief Executive sets a pedestrian
pace for washington every Sunday morn
ing The President Is a neveT-failing at
sendan, az church, ana as no swings out
OF the north gate of the White House at
twenty minutes 20 eleven there is usually
a small crowd assembled on Pennsylvania
avenue to look at him.
Buttoned into a weIl-ftted frock coat.
and wearing the regulation silk hat and
patent leather shoes. President Roosevelt
appears AZ his best on a bright morning
He Is the embodiment Of vigorous health
and energy; he gives evidence Of cold
showers and dumbeB practise; his fresh
and genial face. never without an express
sion OF youthful enthusiasm IS inspiring
TO behold.
The President is a rapid walker and he
carries IN his hand stick and gloves. With
chest expanded and shoulders squared. he
takes 4 quick pace across the avenue.
skirts Lafayette Park. and disappears in "A
northerly direction
His personal guard follows about six
yards in the rear. and not a Secret Ser
vice man on the force can equal the Pres
ident as pedestrian.
Immediately before the great public
buildings deposit their thousands upon
Pennsylvania avenue at 4:30 IN the after
noon during the week. another eXpectant
crowd gathers to watch for the President
At this hour he starts for his daily drive,
accompanied . by Mrs. Roosevelt. The Two
seated. open carriage, known famiiarly as
the Presidential family carriage" Is an
ATTRACTIVE vehicle without top OF particu-
lar mark of distinction other than the blue
.H.a1a-a
spond with the liveries oil driver and foot
man.
! This is President Rooscvelts favorite
carriage. and u is drawn By q splendid
pair of thorOughbreds that adopt "a quick
gait directly they leave the porte c0chere
of the Executive Mansion.
! The President wears the familiar Rough
Rider hat, and Mrs. Roosevelt dresses
quietly In black. with a small hat closely
yelled. Both are appareIed for the horse
! back ride that awaits them IN Rock Greek
Park. whore the military escort holds the
saddle horses in readiness.
! Two Secret Service men on bicycles
wheel after the Presidents carriage. They
/ bend low 10 their task and are exper-
fenced and speedy riders.
The ROchambeau statue, at the corner
Of Pennsylvania avenue and jackson
place, Is a favorite station for persons
with cameras at this hour Of the after
noon.
Rude as the liberty appears. in taking
snap shot OF the White House carriage
and its distinguished occupants. hundreds
Of such views are borne out OF Washing
ton by tourists
The kodak fiend turks behind the statue.
in acknowledged shame 0f his purpose
hoping 10 get picture Of the President IN
the act Of lifting his hat 70 some ac-
Quaintancc walking near the Brazilian
Embassy or resting on park bench.
When President Roosevelt attends tee
theater be enthuses actors and audience
alike, HIS entrance into the box is the
signal for applause and in the hand
clapping OF women and men. a tribute Is
paid 10 the individual as well as TO the
ofilceh0idcr That is the difference he
tween Washington and an other city. In
the latter. upon a public occasion. the
plaudits arc apt 90 De- foT the President
Here at the Capital, The man himself IN
spires the demonstration. Il is something
20 live close 20 throne. and regard and
approval are two distinct sentiments
The face OF the President is a faScinat-
ing one 20 observe during q theatrical per-
f9Tmance. lie usually occupies the front
central seat and he follows the action of
the play with IN absorbed appreciation
of the ines, and the work of the artists
His applause is frequent and the small
incidents that please him are often COM
mented upon with AIRS. Roosevelt or some
other occupant Of tAe box His laugh ts
infectious and ready. Il Is apparent thai
the President attends the thcatcr for
recreation
Mrs. Roosevelt goes more frequently
than the President She Is often observed
at a matinee OF an evening performance.
with her children The Roosevelt bows.
especially. delight in clever farce. gay
comedy. and light opera They have "a
quick instinct Tor wit and are deeply in
terosted IN ,heatricals.