National Republican., 1882-04-08

graphed at the st. Marc During his Southern
whndcrings he visited Havana, having been or
dcred 10 n warm climate on account OF his health.
Mr.. Mcgnniss is known as " John OF Lancaster"
among the Northern newspapers. Having re-
sided several years ago in Washington, he will re-
main here a week or two visiting old friends.
The Unity Club held its last regular meeting
at the residence of Colonel Fitzgerald, 1916
street northwest The Colonel's fine parlors are
ominently fitted for receptions aud his we'll
known genial qualities MS q host mako the occa-
sians when the Unity Club meets at his residence
one Of more than ordinary pleasure. Colonel
Tiohenor read a very interesting aud entertaining
paper entitled "The City Within the Golden
Gate.' In the course Of his paper, which was
listened to with deep interest and evident pleasure
by the large audience, the speaker touched upon
tho discovery of the California gold fields and the
rush TO the diggngs occasionod thereby, on the
various fires that successvely laid San Francisco
in ashes and the rapidity with which she rose from
the ashes the cost Of Of the public buildings
and the palatial private edihces the shipping,
newspapers, and parks. The president of the
club, Mr.. James V. Philip, aud Mr.. James Davies
followed with some remarks on Iongicllow; Miss
simons rendered in very pleasing manner
piano solo. Mrs j G, Mills aud Mrs Winter, a
duot Miss Bcrtic Crawford a song; rccitations by
Miss May Chase and Mr. .Babbitt, Miss Mclia
Fitzgerald aged six, sang very swcctly song on-
titled Mrs. Loity and l." which was much ap-
plauded Among gothcrs present were Colonel and
Mrs. Tichonor Mr., and Mrs. r. n. Tilton, Mrs, II,
r. Patterson, Mrs. II. Conquest Clarke, Mrs
Crowcl, Mrs, Howard Mr. Burlse and Indies, Miss
Thurlow, Miss Triplett Mrs. Crawford and daugh-
tcrs Mrs. Lincoln. Mrs r. II. Cobb, Mr. and Mrs,
Charles II. Cherry, Mr.. Chase Stewart, Captain
James Wells, Miss Anna Platt Mrs. Naylor Mrs.
and Miss widows, Mr. W. c. Tyler, Mrs II. f..
Weaver, Mr. 4. II. Knots, Mr. Charles H. Babbti,
Mrs. Wills, Mr.. oliver Dufout, Mr.. James b. Philip,
Judge Edmonds, Colonel Chase and daughter. j. H..
Whitaker and wife, Mr.. s. r. Bond, Mrs. CLARK
Mills, Miss sullivan, Mrs. 1mogene r.. Morrcll. Miss
whitney, Mrs Butch, Hon. Horatio King, Repre-
sentative Roberts, Mr.. and Mrs Milton Ford, Miss
Susie Hickey, Mr.. Anderson and wife, Mrs Upton,
Mr.. George Upton, and Miss Birney.
Miss Vic, daughter Of Robert Wood Of the Blu.
rcau of Engraving and Printing is making great
progress in her art studies in Brooklyn.
Washington is soon to lose the family Of MIR. Nc
Grew, who concmplatcs moving to Ohio about
May l. The Misses McGrew have contributed so
largely and successfully to our various musical en-
terprises that they will be greatly missed in the
social circles Of our city.
The guests of the Hamilton House have been
rehearsiug a society comedy, which they propose
| to present during the Easter holidays
Mr.. L. g. Marinis next Soirce ddnsdnte will take
! place Wednesday evening, April 10.
! NUMBER oil young lauleS arc rchearslng tht
fan drill" for an entertainment TO be given sooT
nj Masonic Temple. Lieutenans oyster and Bas
sett, Of the National Rifles are experimenting tht
rohearsals.
Miss Sarah Manypenny, Of Newark Ohio. Il
passing the winter in Washington MS pupil o
Mrs. Duyall Mack, the elocution teacher prepara
tory to n theatrical course of study elsewhere Hel
readings before the Shakespeare Club have beer
well received and her initial efforts give every
promise for future Success
The marriage of the Rev. Joseph Fletcher, -sa
| sistant rector of Epiphany Church, to Miss Helen
/ Mofatt will take place on Tuesday evening, April
/ 25, in Epiphany Church,
The members Of the Metropolitan Club enter.
| tanned Mr. Victor A. w. Drummond at Q
formal dinner at wormleys in honor of his
approaching marriage. The guests present were
Mr.. Drummond, Mr.. Emery, Mr., Munroe Colone
| Anderson, Major Twining, General Badeau, Cap
tain Dewey Major Ferguson, Major Bailey, Mr.
Storey, Mr. Paine, Mr.. Rae, Mr.. Brown, Mr.. Poor
Mr.. Lowndes. General Parks, Colonel Cuts
Colonel Hopkins Mr.. Kent Mr.. Appleby Mr.
| Peddrick, Mr.. Phillips, Mr.. Lee, and Mr.. Blair.
Mrs. Gilbert .Wiltse wife Of Commander Wiltse
U. S. ~, left Monday night for New Yorl
city, taking with her that dainty baby that all tn,
bachelors and married men about the Ebbit
House have been so much in love with. MADAM
Wilse and her baby will remain in New York 70
n week at least visiting relatives, where they vii
be joined by Commander Wiltse, and they vii
thence go TO Minneapolis, MINI.