National Republican., 1878-01-30
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ing aid, perhaps to other sufferers, rs well as
myself, / remain, anxiously awaiting the
remedy, j. NJ. Il.
Cht-Chat.
The grand lunar phenomenon that lately
astonished the world, in which the fair Venus
bestowed u kiss upon the hem of the garment
of clasto Dian. the aerial huntrcss was fairly
eclipscd last evening, when Venus invaded
the camp of Mars and held in captivity the
stern God of War. In his very stronghold, as
it were, she, by her power, compelled tho
grim old warrior TO dOn his clumsy armoI, lay
aside his implements of war and bctakc him
self to the task Of assisting her to unwind the
silkcn skcin oil time. The occasion
was that of the first of series Of
semi.mOnthly receptions of Company H., w.
l.. c., held in their armory, which has lately
been thoroughly renovated. The fair ones
were cordially received by special committee,
and after viewing and receiving instructions
in the use aud application of the various en-
rincs of destruction, Lieutenant Shaw As
sumcd command. the band was mustered into
service, aud the brave and tho fair
the inspiring strains of Strauss. Dur
ing m intcmission tho company choristcr
cnlivened the occasion by number Of fine
selections, admirably executed. Private Me-
kenzic in his character songs, elected un-
bounded applause. The whole was intended
was under the supervision of Sergeant kahcrt.
Mr.. J. w. Thompson then addressed the cou-
pany, displaying profound military knowledge,
combined with brilliant uratOrial power. Tho
company then resolved itself into the cont
mittce of the whole, having under cOnsidcrI-
ton the happiness of each othcr The COM
mittce of arrangements were Lieutenant Shaw,
Corporal Harrison, Private Knight, of whom |
cannot find terms of cOnmendatiOn sulh-
ciently strong to do them justice. Among the
ladies we recognized Misses HOsman, Bailey,
Adams, Bohlaycr, Pierce, GOss, Garscs, Costcr,
Hutton, Bullcy, Harrison, and Bryan. Be-
sidea full representation of the company,
were Messrs. J. W. Thomps on, Gross, Brother
ton, Caldwell, Reamer, Rcyscr, and Co.'S.
In Saturdays edition mention was made
from communication to the Corner of an
engagement between Mr.. Tracy Dean and Mis-
Agnes Steele, of this city. Both the lady and
gentleman desire to deny the statement, and
to say that it has caused surprise and annoy
ancc to all parties. Mr.. Dean is on the war
path, and desires the card of the youth who
originated the report. llemcctorth no conn
municatiCn OF like nature will he published in
this column unless accompanied by the name
of the writer rs guarantee of good faith.
Hon. Alexander Cochran and wife, with
Mrs. C. II. Bradley, are s0journing for II few
days at Wizards. Mr.. Cochran was the mem.
bcr from the pittsburg (l'a.) district in the
ley will assist in the regular receptions at
Wizards during their stay, aud also Plrtici-
patcd in the delightful hop which occurred
there last night.
Miss Kate II. Goodall will sustain char.
actcr in the play by the Thalian club ut its
performance next week. She Is II young lady
Of much promise, both in histrioniC aud musi-
cal fields.
The widow of Edwin Adams, the tragedian,
IL iull iur j. a.
to join Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Jefferson on their
Louisiana plantation.
The wedding Of Mr.. Tcuuey and Miss Julia
Moore occurred last evening ut the West
street Presbyterian Church, Georgetown.
Miss Rungun, bright little lady frum
Brunswick, y. j., is the guest OF Miss Pauline
Pepin, at No. 2Oi street.
The New York Ass ocation give another OF
their pleasant sociub les Thursday evening, oi
this week, at Masonic Hall.
Mrs. T.. NJ. Palmer will spend the remainder
of the season with her sister 1lls' hChaIu
Dean at No. 1876 street.
Professor J. b. 5. Jackson, of Boston, is in
Washington, the guest of DR.. q. \. OTIS, l. >.
A., 1875 COrcOrin street.
Miss Kahn and Miss Openhemcr, two
IIrhrrw bellies of Baltimore, are visiting Mrs.
Opcnhcimcr on street.
Mr. aud Mis-. Ecctch nee Bonny have re
turned from their wedding tour, aud are set
tied ut No 92l IL street.
Miss Anna, daughter of Hon J. r. Harris, of
Virginia, is the guest of Mrs. Marshall lrown,
at No. lSOl street
Miss Emily Campbell, Of Chicago, is Visiting
her sister, Mis-. Gen. Babcock, "n street,
First Ward.
Mr.. Gordon Cumming and his bride, nee
Eamcs, are making brief visit in Wash
| ngtOn.
Mrs Key and Mrs. Tyncr, assisted by their
| daughters, receive at the Ebbltt on Wcdncs'
days.
! Miss Carrie Goldsmith, Of Richmond is visit
| ing Miss Herman, ON Fuur-and-a- halt street.
Col and Mrs Daniel Mcclure are visiting in
Washington, and stopping at the Ehbitt.
Mrs. Frank Leslie is visiting Mrs. Senator
Conuver, at III Maryland avenue.
Col and Mrs. W. b. Lane are settled for tue
winter at No. 1884 street
Ochre is the fashionable shade of yellow now
in England.