National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-03

Piaisted. General Allan rutherford. Messrs. A. s.
Prstt;E: Rankin, II. j. Ramsdell, Drs. Lat onta,
sVak .. IKAINEK,, Assistant DooFkeePef q
the HOUSE Of Representatives and awell known
Day in OLD Gotho%ite style :, his reside sa
sepa to rendar an assisted nef and
MISE GILU B. FITzHreH, assisted by Miss
~ NJ ggie flsassnts received her numerous young
ALLISON Majors. JR., residence, which has
eaIlefs, was crowded with friends during the entire
day and S evening Mrs Hsilor was assisted in re
charming youngnsdles. Mrs. \ ailor wore an ele-
s II" e Kisses PM .
ESre silks prsg with The
evergreens and nowers in various designs. the
large mantel mirror being ornamented with appro-
aded R all the sa
tc"c ericure could wish
SO. {. d. WATSON. assisted by her sisters, Mrs:
rec'p tiOn at her residence on street. Mrs. Wat
Gn eSeyed in navy blue sk Mrs Winter in
Miss lloyd in combination suit Of two shades Of
IN aGS
fully decorated with 18th, similar ferns and autumn
wetght Of good things. l.
street were sd with callers especially towards
to syS This lady
perb necklace Of pearls with brooch and ear-drops
ssteS 6V he Misses S IN CLARA i'm black
velvet with white overdress and bodice trimmed
rose-pnf six, Trimmed %h BLACK ss seTet. An Tn ne
parlors ard refrcshment-room were trimmed with
The ssi %ns With
pan Sf e With an @
punch; The young ladies were presented with
:cxc-.! elegant hoagas1s by their gentlemen sa,ler.
ter, Miss HuliDg. were the recipients of large
of e iSs Ss
ure of visit The elegant parlor in which they
SeDg drsped ~fS snd %t
ferns autumn leaves; 49, In unique designs Mrs.
with sprays Of lilies q The valley Miss Huling APP
trimmed with diagonal folds in front corsage deco
lette, with ssInture Of natural flowers: The re-
stsntias and Injuries, which were duly appreciated
Of Ss held dn 3f the
she was assisted BY Mrs. S i ard Miss Coleman and
toilette Of gros grain and velvet with garniture
OF old point lace. Mrs. King wore amber velvet
AND trimmed Win Roman 81 ewsrT
Miss Coleman wore a rich, dark blue velvet, with
cardinal flowers; coral ornaments. Mrs. Cole man
appeared in heavy BLACK silk tastefuIly trimmed
the choicest. and the Mocha pronounced unrivaled
New Years at Arlington. EE
Inc good people Of Alex andris county. in the old
and have spent week 10 welcoming Kris kiDgie,
hhnrying The gigantic old year. Ia, and inausuraiins
irgon has had succession Of joyful occasions, the
ef f ss sa 9sSaE Of
Of 9 the Sabbath and public schools Of that place
the patrons Of YoHag America dwell.
ing there determined to give them a bonanza, and
sious weight IN the coIumbia schooI; honse at AZ
snnns his
the whole audier was supplied with an abundance
OF toothsome dsnties. The evening was closed by
terpicces were the s.Zousve's Departure from Bull
1.-The NEbe RoPnT Of them AZ g Wash
and The First QUARREL personated by real
young couple.
Society Cards.
Secretary Robson gives his first state dinner
this evening.
during the season, at 1907 street.
Mrs. Chittenden gave a small party in. honor of
her young lady guests last evening.
The Cabinet ladies will commence their
pleasant weekly receptions this afternoon.
The officers of the Marine Barracks commence
their Monday morning hops,on the sth inst
Mrs. Louis Redrern will be at home to her
friends Thursdays during the present month.
Mrs. Carlisle Patterson will receive Saturday
afternoons during the season, at her residence at
Brentwood.
Prof Marini gives another of his complimentary
sofree ddnsdntes this evening at his elegant hall
on street.
Miss Edna Burgess, one of our blonde bellies It
is said, will soon be united in marriage to Ken
lucky judge.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Scott Laughton. nee Madame
Berghman, have issued cards for evening recep-
tons during January, at 1719 H street.
Mrs. Judge Jordan has selected Tuesday after
moons and evenings to receive her many friends
She has apartments at 123 Thirteenth street.
Speaker Randall will have evening card recep-
tions every Thursday during the month. His es-
Unable lady will receive her friends on Wednes-
attend the January bail Of the cadet midship-
Friday.
- The Misses Porter gave large party on New
Years evening. No cards were issued, the inyi-
tations being verbally given to the afternoon
callers.
Mrs. Sherman and her daughter, Mrs. Bacon,
and Mrs. Miles, will be at home to their friends
Tuesday afternoons and evenings, during JAN
uary, at the Ebbitt house.
Miss Eta Upton, the interesting and accom-
plfshed daughter of Judge Upton, of Oregon is
the guest of Mrs. Senator Mitchell for the winter
and will assist that lady at her weekly recep-
tons.
Hiss Sallie Waterman, q tall and graceful
blonde who is an acknowledged belle in her native
city, Philadelphia. has returned to her home
Her visit to this city was especially for the pur
pose Of acting as bridesmaid to her friend, Hiss
Nellie Porter - -
Miss Coleman, at the Freeman mansion adjoIn-
honor OF her neices. the Misses Freeman, for this
evening. Miss Minnie Freeman will make her
debut upon this occasion.
1t is rumored that the gentlemen of the Poto-
mac Boat club will commence q series of hons Mt
be hailed with pleasure BY those who were So for
tunate as to attend the ones last season,