National Republican., 1880-11-29
FASHION IND FACTS.
Prospects ofa Brilliant Season in washing
ton.


go up" There are predictions of an unusually
gay Yntcr, but there seems to be no reason why It
shotg be remarkable in this respect more than any
| inaugural season. Thereare always many visitors
on that occasion, but this season will lack the In
tense excitement Of the last Counting in" as there
Is likely to be very little trouble Of that sort Many
congressman have already engaged their winter
quarters and several score are now occuPicd In
that cxasperatlng business. Every renter Of rooms
seems to vie with the other in asking high prices,
and the result viii be that many rooms viii be
left Idle on the hands Of too eXtortionnto owners.
Senator Logan will occupy MIS- old quarters, $40
Twelfth street. The above house or r0thersovcral
houses, so deseryedy popular under the careful
supervision ofMrs. Clara Rives, has been leased by
Mrs. Lockwood for q term Of years and COM
| pletcly refurnished. Congressmon Uouk and Car
pcnter, with their families, and Ex-Governor
| Boutwell, viii winter there.
Senator Blaine and family win be warmly wei
| coined by host Of friends. They have rerltcd
their elegant home S21 Fifteenth street, and will
entertain 10 rgcly during the season.
Gossip tells us that Senator Mcdonald will give
himself additional Importance by leading to tn Q
altar Mrs. Bernard, who has many friends in the
| city. May prosperity attend them.
Senator Johnston has taken house on Massa-
chusctts avenue and Thirteenth street. His mar
| rled daughter Will preside over bis househ old,
and this pleasant home will be the scene of man
delightful gatherings.
senator Grover writes 10 MS friends here that he
viii bo present at the opening of congress. His
health is much improved.
senator Jones Of Nevada win bring his rnmily
to their Washington home Immediately after tho
holidays lie will be detained in the west by i'm.
portUnt private busincss until that time.
| Mr.. e, " smullcy viii represent the New York
Tribune IN this city this winter. His friends Will
be panied to learn that his estimOble wife is suf
iercr from paralysis, being almost entirely helpless
She IS here under medical treatment
The many admirers of the beautiful wife of ex.
Senator Dorsey Will be delighted to hear that she
hopes to visit cur city this winter, and may remain
for some time.
Senator liill of Georgia has leased com Portable
residence In Grant place. and will spend the WIN
ter there with his family.
The question Of SundGy-oycning receptions Is
agtatug the minds Of some Of the society leaders.
General Francis A. Walicr with his wife and
pretty ittle tour,year-old daughter Evelyn, Is at
Justice and Mrs. Miller and their youngest
daughter VIII wlntcrnt the Riggs house.
Hon Alexander IL. stephens is in improved
health and good spirits, and is back at his old
quarters at the National hotel.
Why will the ladies persist IN wearing those i'm
mcnso hats to the theatre? Have some Gonsidera-
lion for the feelings of others ladies. Those who
SO behind you are under nu eclipse.
| Mrs. B0rtholOmGi the wife of the new Russian
minister, Is an English woman. She is much adj
mired for her elegant manners. Her only child is
a daughter OF four years.
Senator Carpenter is In better health than for
some time The family residence, So Connecticut
avenue, VIII be unusually attractive this winter,
for their graceful hospitality
Washington society leaders have resolutely set
their faces against the racquet, and the daughters
VIII not be permitted to indulge in the naughty
dance.
The japanese minister and Madame Yoshida arc
comfortably settled in the Capron mansion, n
street near Thirteenth This charming couple
have grown very deeply into the regard of all who
have had the pleasure Of making their noquaint-
ance, and their prosperity aud health are matters
OF interest to large circle OF enthusiastic friends.
Hon. Walter A, Wood and family Of New York
are occupying Paym0ster BacOu's house, on
street and Will entertain their many friends this
Winter.
Captain and Mrs. Arthur of the British legation
will winter at Wormleys.
The family Of SerGeamt.at-Arms Bright of tho
senate are at thor home 20 East Capitol street.
Assistant Secretary Of State Hay will occupy an
Congressman ]. c. Burrows of Michigan IS In
town, looking for winter quarters, His wife and
daughter will arrive before the holidays. Mrs
Burrows has remarkable artistic talent and will
make her mark with her brush and very cred
table mark, too
The many fiiends and admirers of Mrs. Frances
Iodgson Burnett will look eagerly for tho'opening
chapters of her new story TO begin in Scrbners this
winter 1t is said to be the longest ana best she has
and THAT Lass O. Lowrie's' will not need n second
bidding to look out for the coming treat BY tho
way, It is whispered that Miss French in ''Ha.
wurths' is u Washington girl.
Representative and Mrs. Conger are I'm tho city
ana have been for some time, A son and daughter
will come on about the holidays.
Connected with this agreeable couple Is q 70.
, nance like those In the old story books II seoms
that they were lovers In childhood but tho pa.
} rents were obdurate and separated the two fond
hearts, much to their griefand with many protests
on their part. Each was welded TO another
than the first love, and after many years each
walked the weary path OF liio alone draped IN
weeds of widOwhOod Some years since the mem
Der from Michigan went Into tho priyto gallery OF
the house to chat with some friends, and there un-
cSpeccdy met the idol Of his bJysh days. lie re-
moved his VOWS aud found that the sentiments OF
ltN q
, model couple Tor devotion and ddomesehappiue.s
So has COnsancy It's reward They propose ia
. keep house this winter, and will entertain in q
most hospiablo manner.
/ Among the many receptions on hand and tho
grand brushes aud balls inaugural, the thought
intrudcs itself "where%thal shall we be clothed p
THE REPUBLICAN,, ever ready to supply mforma-
tion on all topics, viii give resume oil the fashions
and all items Of interest in thS line from time tC
time as novelties appear.
Fashion and society are one and indivisible and
shall walk hand IN hand with the many homes in
this city, together with al procurabe matters OF
/, interest thereunto belonging.
As there will be an unusual number Of debu'
lanles lhis wiHIer y IS Proper to state lilat lhe
tcrS Is OF ine White cashmere aud white jet. The
lady is quite young, and the dress is a marvel OF
elegant simplicity The corsage Is hoart-shuped
aud filled IN With valeucieuues lace the sleeves
2 jus, below the elbow and edged with the same lace
aud the jet fringe from the edge oi the plain round
+ basquo soft dr0pCry reaches about threelOurths
Of the length of tie skirt which is finished AT the
bottom By box plating nearly covered by the
lfuBe, Inc uFGaa u WNlhllf lcNBNt Us lheIe Will
] be dancing and fashion docrees th0l the most
tasteful and appropriate toilets ordebutantes shall
bo without trains. No ornaments except white
> natural flowers ave to BIZ w0rn-c -chrysunthemum,
and rose1uds, The diamonds aud jewels are laid
by against the wedding DAY, which Will only bl
delayed couple Of yeors-not long for loving
hearts to wait
I Ferns will be used for decorations to greater
, oNteut than ever this winter Flowers are 70 bl
; In great demand, and will be worn in large clus
J ters The Tiny spray Of viOletS and smilaS with
onc-half opened bud will give place " two or three
large buds aud cluster OF yiolets with leaves OF
holly oroihcr darkgreen, and will be three or iOul
? inches In length bouquets Will appear on the
! shoulders aud under the ear among the tullc and
ruchiugs at the neck, Carnations in red aud white
! will 10 used together in many cases without
green. ono Paris dress Is TO have. gtrniture o
crimson and white roses alone, Another JdCquenl'
mot roses and whito satin ribbon. Still another q
cardinal Gntin DO lyon, white roses In large clus
tCIs and white lace
Fast Mails and slow Politics,
o The first train on the iNst mail schedule Of fits
r hours from New York to New oaleans arrived here