National Republican., 1882-12-13
SOCIAL GOSSIP.
Personal Mention OF Prominent People
Now at the Capital.

Representative Wadsworth and family have
taken possession of the house No. S21 Four
teenth street. which Mrs. Wadsworth's father,
Hon. William Travers, of New York, lately
purchased from Mr.. Blaine.
Mr.. Blaine with his wife and daughter are
still in New York. and on their return will
take quarters at Wormley's until their new
home on Dupont circle is ready for occupancy.
Mrs. Sherman, wife Of the general of the
army. received many callers yesterday after
noon, and with each succeeding week of the
season these Tuesday receptions will increase
in brilliancy and interest, as their friends are
combining to make this last winter that the
Shermans are to spend in Washington mem
orable one.
Mrs. Senator Logan returned from Chicago
on Monday evening after hasty but enjoy
able visit to that great metropolis.
Representatives Carlisle, Deering, and Steele
are at the Riggs house with their wives, and
other congressman are to be accompanied by
their families after the holidays. A revival
of the social prestige of that favorite house
will be attempted this winter, and as an in
dication of its winter guests it is said that
thirteen representatives applied for accom-
modations on Saturday. Two years ago the
Riggs was the society hotel, but last winter
the Arlington bore off the palm by the num-
bers of its beautiful women and distinguished
guests The ladies of the Riggs will resume
their Monday receptions after this month
although many of them observe the day in
formally now
Representatives Hammond and Flower, of
New York, with their families, again occupy
the greater part of the Wormley annex on /
street Hon. II. j. G. Walker, of Pennsylya-
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annex, and the tone and seclusion of this
branch establishment is as well maintained as
ever.
Ex-Secretary McCulloch and family have
moved in from their country place in Prince
George county, Maryland, and are settled In
their house, 91S Fifteenth street, where they
will hereafter spend their winters The pres
ence of Miss Louise McCulloch will p =F=yinly
welcomed at the social gatherings Of this win
ter, and few seasons hence her younger Sis
ter, Miss Mary McCulloch, will DO among the
debutantcs.
Madame Berghman- -Laughton aud her
daughter have returned to the city, aud are
again at their handsome residence on III street.
Miss Susan b. Anthony is here in advance
of the other members of the progressive party,
and will remain at the Riggs house during the
winter. The annual convention of the woman
suffragists will meet here in January, as usual.
Senator Jones, of Florida, kindly sent the
superb HOral Anchor tnau ne received on Mon
day to the ladies' parlor at the Arlington after
it had decorated his desk in the senate cham
Der, and the trophy has been much admired
by the guests of the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Blair Lord are back
again IN their old quarters at the Riggs house.
Madame Romero and her sister are remain
ing here Mt the Mexican legation, No. 141S K
street, and receive but few visitors during the
absence of Senior Romero in Mexico. His re-
turn is shortly expected and upon the arrival
of the new commissioners to negotiate the
proposed treaty brilliant season will be
inauguratcd at the legation.
Mrs. Warner Miller's receptions will be
made additionally attractive after the holi-
days by the presence of her sister, who will
make long visit at that hospitable home.
The Rifles will give the first of their full
dress uniform receptions and soirees for this
season, at Marini's assembly rooms, this even
ing. Mrs. Senator John A. Logan, assisted by
Mrs. Mai. Il. A. Clifford, Miss Wiltshire, and
Miss Burnside will receive the invited guests.
The reception will take place promptly at
o'clock. Officers of the army and navy, and
officers and members of the military organi-
zations of the city who have received invita-
tions, are expected to be present in full-dress
uniform,