Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1928-07-22
Mrs. Joseph T. Robinson
Popular In Social Set
Of National Capital

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sons brother. who acted for some time
as the Senator's secretary, had studied
law between times, and is now practic.
ing his profession In Atlanta, the home
city of his parents. Mrs. Miller was
the cousin of that eloquent and fiery
editor of the Atlanta Constitution. tbs
late Henry Grady, and she named her
son for him.
Mrs. Robinson has the faculty oil
stunning public notice, but nevertheless
she is well known and greatly admired
by her Democratic colleagues She was
Hartman when the organizing of the
women of the Jeffersonian party was
under consideration in 1908 She also
assisted the promoters Of the first big
rally, so to speak, the Dolly Madison
breakfast given soon after Champ
Clark had become Speaker of the House
When the present Democratic Club was
organized in 1923. the first having
lapsed during the World War when all
clubs suffered, she offered her aid, Pc
cuniary and personal. and has been q
constant attendant at its functions and
business meetings Though not over
fond of social affairs, Mrs. Robinson
during her long residence in Congress
Hall, took her full share In the hospital
titles extended by the wives OF Senators
and members OF the House who lived
there. Since removing to the Methodist
Building she has frequently joined hei
former neighbors in Congress Hall
many Of whom sought home in the
Northwest when it had been decided te
build wing of the House Offices or
the ground occupied BY that hosiery.
Mrs Robinson Is attractive and younl
looking, considering that it is 80 years
since she was married. She was Ewilda
Gertrude Miller, and her home was In
the pretty village of Lonoke. not far dis
tant from Little Rock, the present home
of the vice presidential nominee. In the
same picturesque cottage to which tn,
young lawyer and recently elected mem.
Der OF Congress from the fifth districi
Of Arkansas took his bride. this couple
resided until five years ago when thes
purchased q commodious residence a.
1900 Marshall street. Little Rock, ont
of the beautiful and artistically ar
ranged sections of the Arkansas capital
The grounds are the special pride Of
the Senator and his wife, and the broad
varandas, galleries In the Southern
phrase, are where all the amenities arr
staged during the Summer Mrs. Robin.
son takes an active interest in the at.
fairs Of the Methodist Church, TO which
she and her husband and all her famil,
belong. and during her sojourns at hons
she gives many fetes for the various
church societies.
In Washington the Senator and hii
wife visit different churches OF Their
persuasion. preferring TO keep theil
connections at home unbroken by an
other affiliation. Mrs Robinson read
great deal, and when the Senate hat
adjourned or before the debates oper
she may often be found In the period
ical room or in the stacks Of the Ii
brary of Congress where historical sub
jects are treated. She acknowledge
that she Is not partial TO sewing, al
/ though she Is meticulous home
, keeper and neat little basket OF mend
| ing Is frequently by her side when sht
| receives informal visitors. Below tn,
| average height. this lady Is Of fair com
| pleyion with blue eyes and soft brown
| hair as yet unstreaked by threads o
| silver. She dresses with excellent
though subdued, taste. never ultra no
| yet too much out OF joint with the time
| 10 attract attention. Mrs. Robinson 4
| an easy conversationalist. and she car
/ tell quietly, and with no loss of words
many things about Arkansas and tn
| Southwest. unknown TO those who be
| iieye themselves we'll informed on suci
/ themes.