National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1877-01-08
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Mrs. and Miss Miller will be 1t home this after.
noon. - ..-.,-
Mrs. Mcclure sntertains number of friends
at dinner to-day.
The Spanish Minister entertaIns q few friends
Miss Laura Murdoch will give a select party
tomorrow evening.
Mrs Berry has issued caTis fer dancing party
tomorrow evening.
Count Hoyss gave q small dinner on Saturday
of about q dozen covers.
Mrs. Grant will commence her afternoon reeep-
tions this week on Friday.
Judge Strong entertained three score Of friends
at supper on Friday evening.
Senator Burnside gave q delightful entertain
ment on Friday evening To few friends.
The Mignon Club will give their FIRST hop to
morrow evening at the Windsor house.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sartoris honored the Naval
Academy ball with their presence on Friday even
ing.
Mrs. Justice Strong and her charming dsugh-
ters will commence their afternoon receptions to-
day.
The Washington Club give a German tonight
ceive the guests.
The "Belles of the Kitchen" gave another
hull, on street.
The first State dinner at the White House will
be given to- morrow to the Justices Of the Su-
preme Court and their ladies.
The G. S. @. Club gave q very pleasant dane
ing party at the reside nee of Col Frank Jones in
Georgetown, on Friday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gorham have returned from their
wedding tour, and will be happy to see their
friends at $50 New York avenue.
Madame Mantilla will hold her first evening
card reception on the 2Sd instant. 1t will un-
doubtedly be most recherche affair.
Miss Mamie Roose gave delightful dancing
party on Friday evening in honor Of her charm
Ing young lady visitors from Baltimore.
Miss Sullivan, Of New York, is considered one
She is the guest Of Mrs. Neil, Of street.
Miss Florence, the interesting daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. George Dearing, Will entertain her
party.
Ex-senator Stewart. of Nevada, gave dinner
to Governor Grover, of Oregon. and other gentle
men Of the Pacific slope on Friday evening at
Miss Carrie Paulding has left the city for an
extended visit to friends in Annapolis She WAS
one ofthe Washington bellies at the Middies' ball
on Friday evening.
Mrs. Lieutenant Commander Sands has nearly
recovered from her recent severe Illness. Her re-
appearance in society will be hailed with pleasure
by her many friends.
Mrs. Blaine and her cousin, Miss Dodge, are
expected to arrive in the city this week. Mrs.
Blaine's receptions will occur on Wednesdays
during the remainder Of the season.
The officers Of the marine corps commence their
MONDAY morning hops" to-day. These hops are
very enjoyable to our young society bellies, espe.
siaiiy those who are a little 'spOosey" on brass
It is to be hoped the officers stationed at the
arsenal will soon relieve the suspense attending
the announcement that they were eudeavoring to
secure Q suitable hall in which to give series Of
germans.
It is astonishing with what rapidity bit Of
welcome society news viii spread. But It is
hardly to be wondered ut when the rumor is that
MIS-. Ross Ray will give An elegant party In
February. .-..-..- =
The Grand Duke Alexis and stat have engaged
extensive apartments at the Arlington, where
they VIII spend q portion Of the season. The sd-
vent Of the royal party may be sxpested in
Mrs. Austin P. Brown will be ut homo to re-
ceive calls on Tuesdays, instead Of Fridays, as
formerly. She will be assisted tomorrow, and
probably during the rest Of the social season, by
Miss Minnie R. Ward, Of Chicago.
The wedding of DR.. N. s. Lincoln and Miss
Jeanne T. Gould will take place at st. Paul's
church, Troy. N. T. ON Wednesday. The eere-
mony will take place at p. m, amer which there
will be reception At the residence Of the brides
mother.
The army and navy german and dancing recep-
ton of Mrs. Lsughton this evening, that OF Mrs.
Berry tomorrow, and the cnildrenG hospital ball
on Wednesday Will give the young people
enough Of the tart divine" to last the balance Of
the week.
The first reception of the Alpha Chapter Of the
Phi-Kappa-Pa fraternity was given q. the yesi-
dence Of Judge Vale. on Vermont 9vedde, Or Pill
day evening. fne musical and literary pro-
gramme was rendered and an excellent supper
discussed.