National Republican., 1878-01-18
Chit-Cl,nt.

Mrs Gen. Whipple also gave q dancing re-
ception at the same hour, which was largely
attended.
Senator Alvin Saunders and wife, of Ne
braska, are comfortably established at the
Congressional Hotel, on Capitol Hill.
Representative sappand wife, from the Coun-
ell Bluffs uowa) district, have taken apart
ments at the Hamilton House for the session.
Mrs. Leo Whitcomb, a charming little
brunette from Buffalo, n. Y, Is the guest Of
Mrs. o. +. Prcsberg No. 90 R street north
west.
Miss Cameron, q niece OF ex-Sccrctary
Cameron, an exceedingly attractive young
lady, Is the guest of Mrs. DIR. Corbctt, on +
street.
Senator Paddock and wife are boarding at
No. 1923 II street. Mrs. Paddock we regret to
say, Is not yet entirely recovered from recent
Illness
Hon. A. V. Rice, Of Ohio has added n new
attraction to the charming circle at Willard's
this winter by bringing his interesting wife
Mrs. Mary Rice, of Ottawa ohio-and a pair
of little daughters The good practice is be-
coming prevalent as well IL should, for men,
bcrs of Congress to have their families with
them here during the winter months at least.
Assistant Paymastcr John Clyde Sullivan,
U. S. n, lat present on special duty at the
Navy Dopnrtment,J will, II is learned on high
OnlClll authority, DeuCtallcu u spCclul uuty
at the Paris Exposition. He is great favor
ite among the young ladies Of Washington,
who unanimously vote it "a burning shame"
that one of the handsomcst and most efficient
young officers Of our navy should remain sin
&C, especially now, when be could take his
bride on a honeymoon tour to Paris.
Hon. Chapman Freeman, one Of the most
philosophical Representatives from the Key
| stone State, has leased tho dwelling No. 900
ST. IN Ia nUut Su m
where he and Mrs. Freeman are invariably
| "at home" Mrs. Freeman has always several
young ladies with her from Philadelphia, and
receptions there are very enjoyable, both host
and hostess understanding so well how to dis
pensc the good old-time hOspitalities Of the
City of Brotherly Love. Mr.. Freeman has SO
| far recovered from his recent indisposition as
to be on the floor of the House yesterday.
One of the most brilliant afternoon soirre,
| of the season was given yesterday by Mrs. X
T.. Neil of Columbus, Ohio who is temporarily
residing in one Of those palatial mansions Oh
| II street between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
| streets, where also resides her daughter, who
is the wife of Pay Inspector Williams, of the
navy. A throng of carriages blocked the
street from four to eight p. m, the President
| and his family members of the Diplomatic
| Corps and their ladies, army and navy officers
Senators members, and any number Of citi
zcns were In attendance. Governor Dennison
| of Ohio, (who is also a son-in-law of Mrs
Neil with the ladies of his family, assisted
in entertaining the guests.
One of the pleasantest features Of tn,
opera company now dclighting our music-lov
ing community, Is the appearance every nigh
among the orchestra performers of q handsome
middle.aged lady, who plays upon u magnif
cent harp. She is a cousin of Max Strakosch
and wife of Mr.. Maretzec, the well-knowi
| opera manager, who Is now in St. Louis II
charge of the German opera company. MADAME
Maretzcc is renowned as one Of the best harp
lists in the country, and the music she elicit
from that empress Of all instruments is highl.
appreciated. Contrary to the usual custom
there Is no piano In this orchestra, but tn
solos are accompanied by the harp instead. A
one time Madame Marotzec and her husban,
were possessed of much wealth, but the uncer
tantes of operate enterprises brought abou
heavy losses from time to time, so that now
like a true "hclp-mate," she is assisting he
lord in retrieving his fallen fortunes.