National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1881-04-20
SOCIAL INCIDENTS.
The Travel Cfub-Mr. and Mrs. BANDS
Party-Arehery.

The Travel Club was entertained on
Saturday night by the reading of highly instrue-
tive paper from Governor Boutwell,, which was
the embodiment of logic fact, and suggestion upon
America previous TO its discovery by Columbus.
This club organized last winter at $40 Twelfth
street Mrs Lockwood and Mrs. Rixford), and with
Judge Hill for guide Captain j. L. Smith as
courier" and Miss Brigham as travelling
correspondent They have travelled from
near and from far without Carriage or
car" After having been up the Nile, over the
hills of Judea, through the plains of Palestine
among the pyramids of Egypt, into the buried
cities of Persia through the jungleS and mountains
of India, among the masters of chop sticks and
rice in China, they returned Saturday night 10
their own native heath where they are moored for
the summer. In the autumn they will weigh
anchor, and whithersover the guide directs and
the courier leads the club will follow.
DR.. and Mrs BANDS parlors were filled Monday
evening" their regular reception, in honor of their
wedding anniversary and in appreciation of
Colonel A. B. Meacham, who is about to leave on
the Ute Commission for Colorado. The occasion
was one of mingled jOyand regret, although highly
interesting. Dr. Bland in opening the ceremonies,
happily alluded to the anniversary of their mar
riage, and was followed by appropriate poem
by Mrs. Emily Thornton Charles. Colonel A. B.
Meacham spoke with feeling and earnestness
thanks for this friendly parting. Rev. c. W. Den
nison and Professor B. T. fanny also spoke upon
the same subject. The company dispersed with
many expressions of kindly regard and good
wishes for the happy couple and for the Coloners
welfare on his journey.
The Philharmonic Society contemplate giving
musical festival some time in May, and at the
meeting last night many of the details were de-
cided upon. It is probable that, among other
hat ofn
will be given. Correspondence has been entered
into with many of the principal Yocalists in the
country, and it is determined to secure the very
best talent to be obtained. The only name that
can definitely be announced at present is that Of
Signor Campanini, the renowned tenor. Others
will be equally as excellent.
A number of "long bowyers" met on Satur-
day afternoon at the residence of Captain W. A.
Bartlett, 1851 street southeast, to initiate an
archery club. Nearly dozen archers are already
equipped, and some good practice shooting was
done at forty yards. The question of name for
the club caused some discussion. "Cupid's Chill
dren" was suggested, but negatiyed. on the ground
that suitable Cupid uniform wouldn't be quite
the thing for cool weather. The Robin Hood
Club" was also ruled out for fear the police might
catch them Robin Hood. Besides, it appears that
Doc Adams has better orchard than Hood and
nearer The "Will Tell Club" was easily voted
down. Tor, as ZEN. BLOCK says, " Inc boys are not
that kind On resolution that every member of
the club should furnish a bow for individual use
the ladies voted no, until the resolution was
spelled out Several ladies were in favor of
the club providing beaus upon all occasions.
Captain Bartlett in vited all members of the club
who desired to do so to practice on his grounds.
He has at present range of forty yards, but
sixty yard target will be fitted up Captain Bart
lett expects to rake up broken and lost arrows
enough to make an ample supply of kindling
wood for next winter. The officers elected are:
Lady patroness Mrs. 2. D. Butcher, principal of
the Washington Female Seminary; president,
Colonel John T. Pickett, 2l42 Pennsylvania ave-
nue.; vice-president, Captain A. Johnson, Treas
ury Department; Secretary, Captain W. A. Bart
lett, Patent Office. The name Potomac Archers
was adopted for the association.