National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1873-02-24
REPUBLICAN. MONDAY.
sOC1ErY NoTEs.

Mrs. T. =. Tullock receives to-day at her resi-.
lcncc, No. sos N stfcct
Mir. General Dunn receives on Mondays at her
residence on Capitol Illll.
The ladies' Of the Navy Yanl and Marine Bar
racks receive on Mondays.
Ms. W. n. shaw will he happy to receive
callers to-day at her parlor at wIlaris hotel.
Mrs. General sherman, we believe, IL to con.
tinuc her weekly receptions to-day at No. 9oT
street.
Mrs. +. c. Alien gave large AMI select recep-
tIon at her residence on street on Friday
evening.
General and Mrs. Barnes entertained the Pres
ldents family AMI number Of friends on satur-
day evening.
Mrs. Senator Kelly and laly assistants receive
on Monday afternoons aud evenings at No. 22i
East Capitol street.
The Hayticn Minister and Madame Preston
give a card reception at the johnson house, ad-
Joining the Arlington, this evening.
Miss Nellie Murphy, who has spent the past
few days as the guest Of Miss Nellie Grant, has
rejolned her parents at the Arlington.
Mrs. Governor Cooke receives tomorrow, when
those who had the pleasure to he invited to her
recent elegant hall will probably Improve the
opportunity to make calls,
Mrs. Thomas Wilson receives to-day at No. 9qi
l street. Mrs. Wilson Is one Of the pleasantest
lGlles In Washington, and those who call will,
we are sure, receive q cordial welcome.
The ladies Of the Supreme Court receive on
Mondays. Mrs. Justice swayne resides At No.
1909 X street; Mrs. Justice Strong at No. iIii II
street; Mrs. Justice Bradley at No. sol I street,
and Mrs, Justice Hunt at Wormleys.
elegant and pleasant attendants at Mrs. Grants
Saturday reception. she wore q beautiful and
becoming costume, and was escorted by her hus.
band, the Joylal Secretary of the Navy.
Mrs. wallAch's Saturday reception was largely
attended by the elite Of Washington society.
Among the accomplished young members Of 90
cIcty present were Miss Fannie whelan, Miss
IiZze sherman, Miss Maud Banks, and the
Misses TOmllnsOn, OF New York.
Mrs. ex.Presiient Tyler was one Of the most
elegant ladies' present at Mrs.. Grants reception.
She was heartily greeted by the friends who con.
stantly surrounded Her, and particularly by
President and Mrs. onnt. Mrs. Tyler was &C.
companled by her son, between whom and his
ilustrlous father there Is said to be striking
resemblance.
The last Saturday evening reception Of the
Hon. Horatio King was largely attended. VS.
itors were entertained with some extempora-
neous remarks by Professor Pierce; after which
Instrumental and vocal mnslc, Interpreted with
conversation, caused those present to retire with
pleasant memories Of the occasion.
Mrs. Senator spAgues Saturday receptions ar,
among the most enjoyable of the season. Mrs
sprague still retains her reputation Of being on,
Of the most elegant ladies' in Washington, and
receives with even more than her maidenly
grace. Mrs. spraRues costumes, besides being
exceedingly rich and elegant, are maryels ol
taste.
The ladies' OF the Metropolitan hotel give the
third Of their series OF hops this evening. The
large dining hall has been set apart for dancing
and desirable music secured. number o.
agreeable and capable ladies have the arrange
mcnts In charge, and those who select this GU
Of the many entertainments Of this evening vii
doubtless have no cause to regret their de
cisiOn.
Mrs. Attorney General Williams was present
at Mrs. Grants last Saturday reception. She
was attred In very stylish and becoming laven-
der silk carriage costume, aud received hearty
greetings from her many friends present. Mrs
Williams we believe, will tender Miss Nellie
Grant reception this evening But limited
number Of Invitations have been issued, and
these only to Miss Grants more intimate ac
quaintances.
There are to be number Of dancing receptions
tomorrow as pleasant closing Of the gay season
] AulOug tut luuHt Will
| OF Mrs. HAllett KilbOurn, who has consented, bJ
an almost unanimous desire Of the young peOpli
Of Washington, TO give them "just one more
opportunity TO spend an afternoon at her delight
! ful home. Mrs. kilbOuTn will be assisted b.
competent aids, and there Is every probability
that the capacity Of her parlors will be full
| tested.
Miss Whiting received the largest number o
"fayors" at Madame Sayagc's German on Satur
day evening, for which marx OF social fayoritIsn
| she was presented with an elegant silk Dag
General Banks made the presentation with on
Of his most happy speeches. Miss Whiting, he
| sides being graceful dancer and most beautl
| ful young lady, possesses easy and unanecte'
manners, aud we are pleased that she will carr
| to her Californian home this beautiful token .
the favor In which she Is held by Washington
| society.
We have been requested by q number Of tn
leading ladies' Of Washington to give them SOM
information as to the course the majority OF tn,
society people intend to pursue during the az
| preaching season OF Lent. Catholics and Episco
| pallans we ind predominate In the capital; an
| as these purpose 10 retire from social life at tn
| beginning OF this holy season, we believe, from
| the Information we have gained, that there viii
be an almost total cessation Of social festiyltie
| for the next forty days. II seems TO he under
| stood, however, that Lent IA not to cOmmenc
| until after the gflld Inauguration ball.
The closing hop OF the season at wlllArd's IA
morrow evening promises to he one OF the mos
elegant entertainments Of the winter. The ad
mirablo manner In which the former nOpa hay
| been managed ha 3 reflected great credit upOl
! the ladies having them in charge, and as cOnse
| quenCe the most select people OF Washington
are not only willing hut anxious to attend. IN
| cards OF Invitation have been judlciously dis
| trihuted, and no more have been invited tina
| can he pleasantly accommodated. grea
many applications for cards OF invitations hay
had To he denied, greatly to tho regret OF thOs
| whose limited number Of tirket5 have been o 4
hausted.
Among the wcll.knOwa members OF Washing
ton society present at Mrs. Grants Saturday re
coptlon we noticed Mrs. Secretary Fish, Mn
Governor Cooke, Miss GeOrge Boutwell,, Mn
senator COnkllng, Miss Mclntire, Mrs. Senate
Hamilton, Mrs. Senator Howe, Miss Alice Gear
Ms: M Nec N oSSh sniah MI Mrs hoTtSSn cSs9Sn S%!, NJ
George u. Wallis, Miss Fannie wallii
Mrs. freeman Clarke, Mrs. Hughes, DR.. an
Mrs. Newman, the Misses Mary and Enma Cak,
and Miss Backington. We also noticed Seer
tary Robeson, Secretary Belknap, General She
man, General Dent, Judge Dent, Attorney Gent
raj Williams, Hon. Thomas Murphy, Judge Rict
arlson, Mr.. Murphy, IT,, and Mr. COston.
The Monday night German will give their lal
entertainment Of the season this evening q
Masonic hail. The Germans Of this social orgaf
iZatlon have taken the lead during the seasor
aud their entertainments have been the mo
select and agreeable held at Masonic hall IN
winter. The members Of the Monday eyenln
GeIman are polished gentlemen, and the d
Tangements nave IN each instance renecte
credit upon those having them In charge. tn
German this evening will doubtless he the occi
sion Of Il brilliant display OF toilets, for we lear
that nearly every young lady prominent
we can safely promise an evening Of raj
enjoyment to all who may attend. Mrs. Senate
Cole and Mrs. II. NJ. Hutchinson are To recei,
the guests. The presence OF these elegant lAdl,
| an uFOmlnpul cnDacItV Ia n auniriant O1ia