The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1910-06-05

the valuable collection at Tudor Place is
a set Of coral and bells. the gift OF Wash
ington to one OF the children.
The marriage Of Miss Britannia Wei
lington and Commodore Beverly Kennon
was a social event Of 1912. President
John Tyler, the Cabinet most OF the dip
lomats and q great company OF people
pledged the brides health In wine which
came from the wine cellar OF George
Washington
Directly after the marriage Commodore
KennOn was appointed commandant Of
the Washington Navy Yard The Ken
non home in the navy yard became as
popular as Tudor Place. and the young
couple were very happy. But on March
70. 1874 an explosion on the Princeton
killed the young husband Instantly.
Mrs. Kennon now lives quietly at Tu
dor Place. seeing only her relatives and
near friends. She spends much Of her
time knitting. and on occasions VIII talk
interestingly of her happy girlhood days.
Mrs Kennon is honorary vice president
for life OF the National Society Of Colo
NAL Danes Of the District Of Columbia
Interesting Mrs. Coolidge.
One of the most interesting OF the trio
of women is Mrs. Richard Coolidge, who
to this day retains much OF the beauty
which she was famed for in her early
days.
Mrs. Coolidge was Miss Harriet Morris,
daughter OF Commodore Charles Morris.
who ranked in those days as Admiral
Dewey does now. All Of the Misses Nor
r!s were famed for their beauty, but II
was conceded by all that Miss Harriet
was the handsomest of the three. The
Morris home stood on the corner OF YER
mont avenue and street northwest, OPP
posite the Arlington Hotel. Among the
associates Of the Morris girls were the
Misses Rogers. daughters OF Commodore
Rogers, and Miss Eliza Warrington,
daughter OF Commodore Warrington, all
very popular girls OF the Capital In that
day.
Mrs. Coolidge is q perfect picture OF a
gentlewoman grown old gracefully. Her
petite figure retains Is dignihed grace
which distinguished the young women OF
seventy-fye years ago. Her complexion
might we'll be the envy OF any Of the
twentieth century. showing plainly that
during its long life It has been guiltless
of cosmetics and standing out as an ex-
ample OF the value of the simple Old
World beauty recipes. Her eyes are blue.
intelligent and smiling; her hair. al
though white as snow, is fine and abun-
dant.
Expert at NeedIcwOrL,
Not only has Mrs. Coolidge retained
her good looks for ninety-seven years,
but she has all her faculties, She spends
much of her time embroidering beautiful
samplers IN coiors One Of these sam
piers is very elaborate. the embroiderer
having used at least ten different shades
Of silks; but the whole is blended so per-
fectly that It is work of art and far
surpasses modern art needlework. This
sampler is framed and hangs over the
mantel in the Coolidge home.
Mrs. Coolidge does not hesitate to say
that she believes that the influx OF
wealthy people from other cities has de-
tered the progress of the real society Of
| Washington.
I'VE lived quieter in NY day. although
we always had a good time" she said.
I'VE went from one friends house to an
other of evenings. and the young people
always danced. But we did not give balls
I except on very rare occasions. We would
| give parties. IL Is true, but would not go
TO great deal Of expense for flowers
and favors, as they do now. We never.
| or very seldom, had outside musicians,
some Of the elders or one Of the girls
playing for the dancing. In my days peo-
pie went to spend the evening with