National Republican., 1881-03-09
AN INAUGURAL WELCOME.
a Brilliant Reception which Called Ont
the Colored Elite.

| A number of our prominent colored
gentlemen, recognizing the duty devolving upon
them OF entertaining specially the ladies and gen.
| tlemen from neighboring cities and other more
| distant points, organized themselves into "wel-
come club, and quietly, but thoroughly, made all
necessary arrangements for an entertainmentwor-
thy Of being classified with the many memorable
events indirectly connected with the Inauguration
of President Garfield. The reception took place
Monday night at Tallmadge Hall, and was most
successful and delightful entertainment. The hall
was handsomely decorated, the music excellent,
and the company the best of our colored society.
grand march inaugurated the festivi-
ties of the evening, and the scene
was one not easily forgotten. The toilets of the
ladies were remarkably elegant. The dancing was
kept up until late hour, and the evening through
out was enjOyably spent. Among those present
were ex-senator and Mrs Bruce, Judge GioDs, OF
Arkansas; ex-Representative Elliott, Oh south
Carolina and lady; James T. Rapier, esq, OF Ala
bama: Ex-Governor Pinchback, Hon. James
O'Harra of North Carolina; Professor J. P. Samp
son. Colonel Harlan Hon. ]. r. Lynch, General
Thomas Chester, Mr.. James P. Osbourn and lady,
Mr. NJ NJ. Holland and lady, the Misses Downings,
Mrs. Andrew F. Stephens and sister, Miss Dora
Cole, of Philadelphia; Mr.. and Madame Es-
tren, Captains Fleetwood and Kelly, Lieu
tenant Naile and lady, the Misses Patterson,
burg; Dr.. Augusta and lady, William E. Matthews,
esq, Wyatt archer, esq, Mrs Montague Mrs. Calle
Brooks, William H. Smith and lady, Mr.. Walter
Thomas and lady, Miss Lucy Moten, DR.. Brown,
lady, and daughter; Mr.. Henry Johnson and lady,
r, W. Tompkins and sisters Colonel Devaux, of
Georgia; Mr.. Jerome Johnson and lady, Mr.. Robert
Harlan and lady, Mr. Octavius Minton and lady,
Mr.. Henry Black, lady, and daughter; Mr.. Daniel
Brooks, of New York. and lady; Mr.. Mont. Lewis
and lady, Miss Jakes, of Baltimore; MI. Archie
Lewis and daughter, Miss Maggie; Miss Hermie
Edwards, of Philadelphia; Miss Jones, of Phila-
delphia; Mrs. Emanuel Jones' of Philadelphia
Hon. d. A. Straker, of South Carolina, and lady
Mr.. Fred. Barbados, Mr.. Hill of Philadelphia;
J. w. Cole, esq, Miss Carrie Lewis of Cleveland
Mrs. G. d. Johnson, Misses Anna Silence and
Katie Moten, Mrs. Meeser, Captain o. S.
B. Wall and lady, Miss Mary Nalle, ]. W.
Cromwell. esq, Mr.. Grif Davis, of Phila-
delphia, and Mr.. John W. Marshall and lady
The banquet room was brilliantly lighted with
numerous Chinese lanterns, which threw over the
furnished table a soft and pleasing
light. The refreshments were served by Mr. G.
Williams, and embraced the choicest delicacies of
the season. The committee in charge, represented
by Mr.. o. MintOn, chairman, and Mr.. Robert
Harlan, secretary, are deserving of praise for the
handsome entertainment given the visitors to
Washington.
DR.. A. T. Augusta and lady gave at their
beautiful residence, on L street. last night, a
reception, which was largely attended by both
residents and visitors. Mr.. William E. Matthews
will give this evening card reception in honor of
visiting friends, at sd Fourteenth street northwest