National Republican., 1876-01-03

Of his Eentlsmen friends at his parlors in the
but they did ample justice tothe bouitifai supply
Of sparkling champagne, and. thus invlgorsted
and rsi,sshsd ..fs fully prepared for the strong
able mansions where they paid their respects.
MRS. I. p. CLEMENTS.
Among the receptions in South Washington
that Of Mrs Louis L. Clements was one Of the
her residences, No. 100 Sixth Street southwest. Was
Mr.. clements. Mrs. q. was assisted By her sister,
field, iof New York; Miss We6sts-, Miss Ora
ham, Miss Mary Daley and Mrs Persons. The
guests were pleasantly and Hospitality enter
tanned.
MRS. DIR. j. B. NEWMAN.
Mrs. DIR. John p. Newman's residence was the
scene Of many delightful greetings during the
day. The parlors were tsstefully decorated with
flowers and plants, and the reception took place
by gaslight. The hostess was assisted BY Mrs.
Paddock, Mrs. d. q. Cox, Miss Frost, Miss Mary
Cake and the TWO Mrs. Lutz. Mrs. Newman
snpioue and feSn Of iscs Hsr ntnamsnts pcts
were Damascus pearls, rare jewels which she
secured during her late European tour. Mrs.
trimmed with cardinal silk. Mrs. Q. UoT's COS,
tune was Of pearLcolored silk, trimmed maroon
velvet and point applique. Miss Cake wore an
dress of crepe lisse, ornsmented with tea roses;
ornaments. necklace OF pearls. Miss LIbbts
som silk, trimmed with blue silk and tea roses.
The MRS. Lutz each wore black silk, trimmed
with point lace; ornaments, diamonds. These
distinguished people in the city IN both oficial
and private life, and they lett the parsonage
with every pleasant impression and lasting men,
ories Of q bountiful Christian welcome.
MRS. MAJOR GEO HILL,JR.
At No. leo Bridge street, Georgetown, Mrs.
Major Geo. Hill, Jr, kept open house in genuine
Georgetown style. Among the callers were
many of the Oldest and most respected citizens Of
both this city and Georgetown, while the young
ladies had full share Of the young gallauts as
their guests; ;,, Mrs Hill u was assisted 6y her
of Washington, Miss Ella Bright Of Wilmington,
Del, and Miss Beall.
AT wILLARD's.
A large number of the lady guests of willard's
present in large numbers. The public parlors
presented lively scenc in the afternoon, and the
how Of chat was unceasing and delightful. Many
toilettes were in all cases pretty and becoming
Mrs. Treasurer New had arranged to receive In
company with Mrs. Kerr. but sickness in her
family unfortuD ately interfered with her arrange
msnts. She received all who called Informally
with her accustomed affability, attired in q sim
Hon. Mrs William R. Morrison held no formal
reception, but was the recipient Of a mum Der of
calls from her own and her husbands circle of
friends.
Mrs. Speaker Kerr was informally at home to
personal friends, and, In company with her hus-
band, entertained large number Of friends in
Miss Rose English, the Indiana beauty and
heiress, received Informally In the public Darlor
Of Willard's. Miss English's smisbility and rare
conversational powers charmed all who came
under their pleasant influence. She was attired
in pretty costume Of a combination Of flush rose
and black silk. Her ornaments were brilliant
and valuable diamonds.
Mrs j. F. Cake received In her private parIors,
assisted by Mrs. W. B. Shaw aud Mrs. ]. B.
Bagley. She was the recipient of large num-
ber OF calls all OF whom were received and enter
tanned in q cordial and pleasant manner. Mrs.
with black velvet and let trimming. Mrs shaw
wore tasteful costume OF pearl silk, trimmed
with founces Of point applique. Mrs. Bagley
was attired in rich costume Of brown silk,
trimmed with velvet to match. Her ornaments
were diamonds and pearls.
Mrs. Henry NJ. Stowe received in her private
parlor attirsd in q neat and becoming costume.
Mrs. Jacob V. d. Wyckof, of Brooklyn, re-
ceived in her parlor and, in company with her
prominent citizens. She was sttired in a rich
black silk, en- fTaine, elaborately trimmed with
Grape. Her ornaments were diamonds and pearls.
a large number of calls, all of whom were en-
tertained in delightful and unaffected manner.
Mrs. Hoskins was ably assisted by her charming
daughter, Miss E. q. Hoskins who was so great
a favorite in society here last season. Miss Hos
kins' amiabtlity, rare musical gifts and enter
her cafIers resliy dsii9btfui Roth Iadiss WORE "a
costumes noticeable for their elegance and taste.
Mrs. DIR. Peck's psrlors were rendered ami
humber ] T Of callers lie T who o cOntinualiy throngsd
them. Mrs. Peck is delightful and amisble
LADY, and possesses rare entertaining powers.
She was arrayed in q dress of crimson silk TASTE
iully trimmed with the same material. Her
ornaments were brilliant and costly diamonds.
Hon. Mrs. and Miss Hamilton received all who
called in their private parlor. Mrs. Hamilton
wore dress of rich black silk, and Miss Hsmil-
ton was attired in pretty and becoming costume.
Miss Mitchell, the beautiful and accomplished
daughter OF Senator and Mrs. Mitchell, enter
tanned all who called in . delightful manner.
Clothing.
Good clothing, made Of good cloth, by good
workmen, is cheaper in the end than the shoddy
stuff called clothing, and sold atprices so ridicul.
ously cheap as to show at once wha: 1t is. Then
the place to go for 9 good substantial suit Of
clothes or an .overcoat, Is where you know you
are dealing with gentlemen Of honor, and where
your money is not thrown away but Is judiclously
Invested. Wall & Robinson are offering q most
complete and handsome line Of gentlemen's fur
nishing goods, of ready made clothing, chiIdrens
clothing, and overcoats which they make
specially, and which equal the finest custom
made work.