National Republican., 1882-12-16
BELLIES AND BAcuELoRs.
A brilliant German by Popular Social
Club-A Hop nj the Metropolitan-Ge Gem
ernl Society Notes.
THE BACHELORS GERMAN.

THE BACHELORS GERMAN,
The dancing season opened brilliantly with
the initial German given by the Bachelors
last evening at Marini's hall. Messrs. Rob-
ertson, Stevens, Bransford, Hobbs, Elliot and
Miner had charge of the arrangements and
the guests were received by Mrs. Il. +. Beale,
who wore u handsome costume of pearl satin
and brocade trimmed with point lace. Mrs.
Beae carried beautiful boquet of roses, pre-
scnted to her as the guest of the club. The
beauty and freshness of the young ladies were
quito as noticeable as the elegance of their
toilet, and several debutantes took their first
look at society. Miss Ella Sturgis wore a
dancing dress of pale pink satin, hounccd
with fine needlework and enriched with
colored ombroidcries Miss Dora Miller was
attired in white gauze and satin; and
Miss Ida Miller in white satin
in a charming toilet of white satin covered
with tullc, and drapod with net work of
white roses. Miss Anita Dominquez wore a
peach blossom, brocaded satin made dancing
length. Miss Lena Porter was attired in
white gauze and satin; Miss Mamie Saunders
in pale blue surah, trimmed with needlework
hOunces, and Miss Anna Wilson in pale blue
moire with ruffles of blue Spanish lace Miss
Maury wore dainty costume of white nuns
yelling and lace, and Miss Anna Maury q pale
blue cashmere and plush. Miss Sheriff. APP
peared in white satin and gauze dress Miss
Merrill in amber brocade trimmed with white
lace and Miss Camden in pale blue silk. Mrs.
Hazen wore u white silk and brocade COM
bined with cherry silk, with white bugle
trimmings and diamond ornaments.
The German was led by Lieut.. Lemly and
Mr.. Stevens, and included several new and
pretty figures Among those present were
Minister West, Gen. Hazen, Gen Beale, Mr..
G. II. Sheriff. Scnor Dominquez Gen. Bev-
erly Robertson, Mr.. Charles Saunders, Lieut..
I tn,,t DnI II,,ta n,,,
ritt, Dominquez, Maury, Munroe, and others.
THE FIRST METROPOLITAN HOTEL HOP.
Messrs. Selden & Robbins gave their first
complimentary dance of the season last night
at the Metropolitan hotel to large and dis
tingushed company. The floor ofthe elegant
saloon was in splendid condition, and to the in
spiriting strains Of Weber's orchestra the flying
hours were chased swiftly away. The ladies'
dresses were extremely rich, and the majority
of the gentlemen who attended were in full
evening dress. These hops were a marked
feature at the Metropolitan last season, and
proved source of much enjoyment to the
guests of the hotel and their friends. Messrs.
u. n. Knott and N. Macdaniel acted as floor
managers, and filled their arduous positions
satisfactorily. Among others present were:
Mrs. Morgan II. Johnston, Mrs. II. A. Preston and
Miss Mamie Preston, Mrs. oscar Turner, of Ken
lucky; Miss Lilly Turner, Miss sullivan, Miss Nc
Farland, Mrs Lily Rozelle Messenger Miss Nor
gun, MTS. OluulCy, HON. Benton MCNlllUn, he-
preventative Cannon, Representatiye Reagan,
Mrs; Brown and daughter, Miss Har-
l@nd Mrs. ruchem Miss Sllum Miss
Miss Morgan i Mss PSaR Miss His EmkSs s0Gs Miss
Maddox, Miss May Emerson, of Chicago; Miss
Dur Dunpell, Mrs Gail, MI;; BlIckburn, Represena'
tive Herbert, Judge Blackburn, Messrs johnson.
Dickson. Dickson. Singleton, Be,iord pugh Morsan Al
Myers, Miss Turner, Miss Allen, and Miss Shelley.
OTHER SOCIAL MATTERS.
Mr.. Allan Arthur arrived from Princeton
on Thursday, and is staying with his father at
the soldiers home cottage The President and
his family hope to celebrate Christmas jim the
newly -beautiied white house.
Mrs. Senator Pcndleton gave a handsome
dinner party last evening, complimentary to
her guest, Mrs. Anderson, of Cincinnati
Justice Stanley Matthew's new home is
one of the handsomest residences in the north
western part Of the city, The whole interior
speaks for the cultivated art tastes of Cincin
natl, and both the broad baronal hall, with
its generous fireplace, and the long drawing
room, furnished and draped in electric blue
and pomegranite plush, are models for future
dwellings. The mansion has already estab
lished its hospitable character, and the visits
of several young ladies have added to the
pleasure of the family.
Lieut.. Rogers, of the navy, and his wife, the
younger daughter of the late Gen. b. b. Alex
ander, of the army, are visiting friends at
1dd6 street, and will probably remain in
Washington for some time this winter.
Miss Maidee McGill of Allegheny city, is
visiting her aunt, the wife of Medical In
spector Hudson at their charming home on
Vermont avenue. Miss McGill is pleasantly
remembered in naval circles from having
made long stay here two years ago, and will
remain with her aunt until after New Years
Speaker Keifer hopes to bring his wife back
with him at the close of the holiday vacation,
and encourages her friends in the belief that
she will be here to receive on New Years
day.
Senator Williams and wife, of Kentucky
are expected to be with the pleasant company
at the Riggs house after the holidays.
Mr.. Frank E. Buckland, formerly editor of
the South Bend Ind, Sunday Morning Journal
but now of the specification room left last
night for New York, where he will be married
on the 21st inst to Miss Jennie, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart Murray. He will return
with his bride in about ten days and take
rooms at 403 street northwest.
Representative Washburn and family, of
Minnesota, are occupying for "A second season
ex-Attorney General Williams's house, No.
1879 Rhode Island avenue. Mr.. Washburn
had for some years rented the residence on
street belonging to Secretary Frelinghuysen,
but on the appointment of the latter as a
cabinet minister Mr. Washburn kindly gave
up the house to him, although his lease would
not have expired until two years from that
time.
Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague is spending the
winter in New York, instead of taking her
intended trip abroad and her daughters are
diligently pursuing their studies under the
care of most accomplished private teachers.
Mrs. Senator Window has gone to New
York for IL short visit, and during her alb
sence the frescoersi are finishing the decora-
sions of the interior of her new residence.
Mrs. Rollins, wife of Senator Rollins, and
her niece, Miss Helen West, have Joined SEN
ator Rollins at the Portland for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. +. Letter arrived in Wash
ington Tuesday, where they will reside for
the winter. 1t is intimated that Mr.. Letter
will build a residence in Washington. If so,
il will add much to the art standard of the
city, for Mr.. Letter has a fine collection of
choice paintings now on exhibition at the
Metropolitan museum, New York, by artists
Of note, among whom are Cabanel Messoneire,
Duprez, Rousseau, Bonnat, Rosa Bonheur,
and others. Mr.. Letter Is an accomplished
linguist, and has fine library of choice
works.
A merry party from Philadelphia, embrac-
ing three bridal couples, are quartered at the
Riggs, after an extended southern tour. They
are enrolled as follow: DIR. and Mrs. John
Rommel Mr.. and Mrs. II. c. Fox, Mr., and
Mrs. l.. A. Rommel Mr.. and Mrs. John Rom
mel, Mrs A. L. Maybury, Mrs. Dorrance
Evans, Miss Rommel, Howard Evans and
Charles s. Davis.
Mrs Senator Rollins and her niece, Miss
Helen West, returned to their old rooms ut
the Hamilton yesterday.
The Skating Rink.
The first skating assembly took place at
the rink last night and attracted n large