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[[newspaper clipping]] The Post sums up the great performance thus:-"A triumph more undisputed theatrical annals do not record." [[/newspaper clipping]]

that for her frail little body in this hard working world. I remember how conscientiously she used to do her duty at Marys where I dare say she was barely able to breathe. what a satisfactory feeling it is that we were universally kind and sympathetic with her. Julia  Wilkinson and Lily called. Took Miss Nesmith to see the Vokes family at the Union Square theatre. I was not so much entertained as the last time I saw them still they were funny. One of them had a little of dear Gertrudes figure and look in the face only not so fine looking. We had an ice at Begots and then I took her home to 72nd St. Sent congratulations to Booth.

Wednesday May 4. 1881. A Mr. Mills called in the interest of the St. Louis Art department of the Exhibition. I objected to sending and at some length he explained it to me and the changes which had taken place. S.A. Coale had worked much mischief but his influence was gone. I always had a poor idea of Coale from what little correspondence I have had with him. I did not promise to send however but told him I would think of it. Dined at Holts with John Hay (now in charge of the Tribune in Reids absence) Prof. Alexander of Columbia, a very boyish looking man, Whitney corporation counsel for the city, a fresh attractive man, Clarence King, Whittredge (prince of the young scratchers Brayton Ives president of the board of brokers and Holts brother. These were all bright men, in the midst of affairs and their talk was most entertaining. King told a funny story of a woman he saw at the presidential nominating convention there in the interests of Womans rights - the "Lawn  Sprinkler". He is very witty and bright. Got in the Chinese question. Surprised to find Hay & King are opposed to the Chinese. Holt, Whittredge, Ives and I argued their side. Whitney a Democrat of course was down on them. Got home at midnight.

Thursday 5. A call from a Mr. Willard a portrait painter of Boston who has some portraits in Hubbards room. Attended the Trustees meeting of the Century.

Friday  6. Rained hard when I went to breakfast. A call from a Mr. Conant a portrait painter from St. Louis. Coleson from Kaatskill called. Maurice came about 11 o'clock. Sam came soon after with Miss Nixon. They with Mary lunched with me and then went to the Academy. I went up to call on Eastman. He had a sitter but he showed me Delano's portrait, very fine and the portrait of Mrs. Pullman, charming in color and sentiment. Maurice and Sara had just gone to Boston where she is to leave him in an institution for inebriates. Poor fellow his last chance. I pray it may help to start him anew after so many wasted years. He felt very serious and I presume he will be homesick but it seems to be all we can do for him. Mary, Justin and I went to the