National Republican., 1880-12-14
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sounf-hOeiet! mattcrg.
Notwithstanding the immense cold the business
streets are throngod with an eager, interested
crowd Of purchasers, and VIC arc made aware from
the signs on all sides that Christmas is coming
How refreshing II Is TO the rosy happy fnccs o
the little ones as they talk and plan about the
visit OF Santa Claus, and how wise they look when
mamma comes home with mysterious package
and how discrectly silent they are about II. Happy
childreni Would II were In our power to shield
you from the storms and disappointmcnts which
the years bling with them, guard against them as
| we may
The Christmas cards this year are very beautiful
and we advise our friends to step into some Of the
bookstores and examine the Prang" prize cards
ifthey have not olready done so.
| We regret 10 learn of the IN health Of Mrs Fitz-
hugh Coyle, and understand her physician has
| ordered her south during the winter months. Her
many friends will miss her from the social circle,
| but hope the change may prove beneficial.
Mrs. Orrin Day nee sunderland has decided to
| name her little daughter DorOthca-meanng the
Mrs. seth Ackclcy is in town, and will spend the
winter she Is located at present. at 2C22 street.
Senator Mcmillan has returned for the session
of Congress. His family will come later in the
season.
reception Of the battery from Fort McHenry. The
ladies who attended the receptions of the Second
Artillery four years ago will be pleased 10 hear of
| their return TO the old quarters
afternoon receptions which Is great disappoint-
mcnt not only to our citizens, but also TO strnngcrs
visiting the city at this tmc, as they feel they have
not done Washington unless they attend rcccp.
ton at the White House. Mrs. Hayes has won
| many admirers during her soiourn In Washington,
especially among those of her, own sex, and nc.
cording TO illnatured man, you know, this is some
thing very remarkable. Every one comedies II TO
| he very important to have an able, capable Presi-
dent; II seems to us almost equally important to
have n capable Presidents wife, and In Mrs. Hayes
we have had all that Is required in this respect
visit tp tho uullpripg Dfthp pfR Ro n
ivcs affords much entertainment, especially to one
having keen sense ofthc ldcrous, and we have
of those around us; the rural visitor Is unmistak.
able, and his comments upon the legislators below
arc often very langhable; The other dny we were
| for the trSt time; they seemed to have very con
fused ideas about men and time generally ono. of
them seeing Hon. Alexander stephens In his in.
valid chair before the Speakers desk, turned to his
lady companion and said Hellol who is that
old fellowY another of the party answered
Old Thad. Stevens, as live u An ardent admircr o
Speaker Randall, German from his "deestrick," "
seemed perfectly absorbed in watching him, aud
finally turning 70 his companion, saying: ",Just
look Mt him, setting there like a king" We think
| Mr. Randall would have been highly amused IL he
said.
The concert given by the Mcndclsshon ouintette
Club, Of Boston, was, very enjoyable, and If We
judge from the length and frequency of the ap
pla,isc was thoroughly appreciated by the al
dicncc. Without wishing to make any reflections
|
diences are not little too rash with their ap
plnusc2 Some Of the finest parts are oflcn lost IN
The storm Of applause which seems TO be eager tC
break forth at nl times. The encore ceases to be
compliment when given 80 indiscTimnntcly.
| Senator Cnmcrons new residence n not finished
and he is Obliged 10 content himself for the pres
ent with such comforts as can be tnund IN a hotel
The friends of Mr.. Chi.tendcn, Representative
from Brooklyn, regret very much he has not beer
returned TO the next Congress. lie aud his amIabll
wife are the soul OF hospitality. and their hand
some residence on Vermont avenue II q favorit,
visiting place.
Strangers doing Washington must not forget :,
visit the Corcornn Art Gallery. Many improve
ments have been made the past summer; tn,
tinted walls form pleasing background for tn,
pictures and statuary. There are many beautiful
pictures in the collection, but We think the sad
pale face of Charlotte Corday looking out from the
prison window Is the most beautiful and interest
Ing True, she Is recorded upon the page of histpr,
as having committed great crime, but over al
there IL such halo of romance, patriotism ant
daring that We are forced to admire and sympa
thize.
The ladies OF Washington nre very glad to hea
Of the new cabs about to be introduced RidinI
in the street cars has become so disagreeable one
prefers walking TO running the risk of standing up
being squeezed into corners and having eyes en-
dnngered by canes, umbrellas and awkward el
bows. We admit the gentlemen are courteous L
ladies' more so here than In the Northern cities
but we fancy the cabs will be great relief ant
hope they may prove success.