National Republican., 1878-04-26
WASHINGTON AFTER LENT.
Items from the Note book Of Lady Touris

Items from the Notebook Of a Lady Tourist.
Notwithstanding the gayeties Of Washington are
at their height before Lent, yet most delightful
readings acting and other intellectual enjoyments
for the last week have attracted the visitors Of taste
ad culture in the city to drink at the fount Of Par
nasSus. One Of the most interesting occasions has
been the reading Of essays on Greek Literature"
and Raphael by Mrs Daggett, who, by a life Of
years abroad amid the scenes which made the sur.
rOundIngs Of "pericles and Aspasa" and the great
Italian painter. gave the true flavor To the subjects
she presented. Another delightful event was the
meeting Of the Literary Club, OF Judge brakes,
where Mrs. General Lander, Grace Greenwood and
many other celebrities Of Washington gave recita.
tiuns, repletc with grace wit. and wisdom.
Miss Eastman also charmed u large and brilliant
audience with her fine style. goofsense, aud forci.
hlC APPEAL In behalf Of woinanhoOd. IL The pnrlor
Of the Riggs House, where most delightful reunion
are frequently given thus enabling the guests here
tn enjoy the finest talent and genius that Washing
ton alfors without leaving their delightful home.
where, with this rich mental food Is combined the
material satisfaction afforded by nIo,u which is
only cquAled In the country by the Charleston
Hotel and the United States at Saratoga.
The parents and friends Of Miss Clsre's musical
pupils were exceedingly greiifed on Tuesday
performance was rendered by the young ladies at
the exhibition. Bits OF little girls who could not
daughter Of Don Cameron, Played With an ease aud
precision that was wonderful. Among the older
pupils, the Misses Evarts, Miss Matthew'S and Miss
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| cution that Is seldom surpassed by professional
talent. symphony, No. l, Of Hayden's, by
Miss Matthews and Miss Eyarts, received the fine
artistic treatment which this noble composition re.
required.
And the beautiful Miss Fanny Davenport has
again returned to the city to charm all devOtees Of
the drama with her piquant ways, her touches OF
bathos, and above ALL the naturalness that she in-
fuses into her personatons, which is due TO her
carly training. from the cradle us II were, In the
highest aud purest school OF the Thespian art, by
her gifted parents. All remember Mr.. Davenport
| as a most conscientious actor following Hdln!Sf
| advice strictly and scorning all the sensational
clap-trap Of the stage, which too often mark the
performance OF the American actors.
II Is source OF deep regret TO all visitors In this
famous Capital that there should have gone flrth
For the writer OF this has visited almost every city
IN the Union, aud found only In California and al
Aiken, :. c.. purity OF atmosphere comparable TO
Washington. The cleanliness Of the streets the
charming parks so numerous and hllcd lth touht'
nins howers, and shadc.trccs, make pleasure 10
live out Of doors snd luhale the fresh fragrance.
OF course thorc low damp parts OF Washington,
Us In any town, where We would not wish to DWELL
but the idea Of constant danger from malaria Is all
exaggerated idea which should be corrected by all
who spend the season here In perfect health. 70
let no one lose the intellectual and social enjoy
ments of the Capital fearing that they may suffer
physlcnlyln consequence, but rcve In the rare eo'
| quence Of Senate and House, in reading mus ic
| and social enjoyment which all combine TO make
life at Washington one Joyous holiday
Days that ly swiftly, like the band
| That in the GrCCidn games had strife,
| And passed frUfn eager hand TO hand,
The onwGTddancimG torch OF life
A LADY VISITOR.