The Evening critic., 1882-10-03
SOCIETY.


The Rev. Archbishop of Baltimore returned
on Saturday from his annual tour OF c0nfrma.
tion, and Is again ut the Archopiscopal resi-.
nence near the Cathedral. The Archbishop Is
one OF the wIttiest as well rs ono OF the most
gracious men In the Church, ana was much
amused n few years ago mt the fragment of n
dialogue between himself and Bishop Ryan, Of
st. Louis. The latter Is very stout, and his
hair, which is abundant, Is like rcd gold Tho
two ecclesiastlcs were discussing their visit to
Georgetown College, and In answer to, the
question, "Dld you go up Into tho tower?" the
Archbishop said; "Oh, no, no, stopped at tho
nrst flight of stops, but'-wlth asly twinkle
In his blue oycs-"Bishop Ryan won't to tho
top"
Tho stout Bishop laughed, ana said: 81
thought, OF course, the Archbishop was follow
tho company. "was that what took you up,
Bishop Oh, fle for tho vanity OF It !" Nay"
said the Archbishop, his blue eyes still twlnk
ling; "he has tho berotta already" Tho good
Bishop passed his hands over his hoad and
roared, explaining TO tho non.Catholics that
nns, Y 'a and added % gualniy ain IS "%othor MOI Nature
has done II, TO bo suro; but Mother Church
does not indorse It,"
The wedding Of Miss Moulton, so pleasantly
remembered here and Mr.. Haldermnn, Of
Cincinnati, will tako place on tho 18th Inst.
Miss Moulton Is q nieco of General sherman,
and was the guest for two successive winters
OF her uncle, the Senator.
Tho War Department has becn notified by
the executors OF General Kilpatrlck's Will, that
he has left TO It the splendid Damascus sword
with handle and scabbard OF silyor, which was
presented 70 him by his troop aftor the deadly
victory OF Gettysburg. General Fitzpatrick
was ono Of the most picturesque figures In our
Army, and his popularity was unbounded.
HIS command OF language was very remarka.
bic, ana his lectures had all tho appearance Of
impromptu addresses. His gestures wcro
free and vigorous, and II Is generally conceded
that his accountof the battle of Gettysburg Is
the most valuable that has boon contributed
to the history OF the rebellion. His gontlo
widow is remembered with much aroctlon In
our city, whore sho and her slatcr, Miss Valdo
vieso, won hosts Of friends during their eight
months stay.
Professor and Mrs. Hilgardo wore expected
homo yesterday, but they have been delayed
severe one. Sho fell on tho steps OF the
hotel and received painful injuries. They
VIII not be hero now until tho end OF the
week.
Mrs. Green Clay Goodloe has pleasant news
Of her father and mother, Senator and Mrs.
Beck. They have been spending the past
weeks in Wyoming, visiting their son, at his
stockraising, and has already Introduced now
and improved methods of feeding and water
Ing the cattle, and he thinks their improve
ment perceptlble.
The last rose Of summon at Newport Is the
garden party to DO given to-day TO tho Attor-
ney-deneral and Mrs Brewster. They will
turn their faces homeward on Thursday, but
VIII stop I'm Philadelphia for q few dnys.
The Swiss Minister and his chubby, rosy
children have moved into tho Naples, tho
quaint old place on Capitol HUI that belongs
10 "0livia." There Is plenty OF grass for the
little people to play on aud plenty OF shade
and flowers to make tho garden delight u
them.
Mrs. Benet has returned from her Northern
trip and looks well, although she Is still suffer
ing from "tho stings and arrows OF unklnd
fortune" In tho shape Of the remains of her
hay-fever. She Is ono OF the most attractive
ladies' In tho West End, and 1t Is q source Of
regret to all who enjoy her friendship that her
ill-health prevents her from mingllng In gen
'eral society.
Tho friends of Dr.. Gibbs offer their con
dolenco to his family, especially his laughter.
who, on the Threshold OF womanhood aud the
on1oyments belonging to youth, Is con
fronted by such n sorrow.
General and Mrs. Card have taken possession
of their new home on l. street.