National Republican., 1883-04-07
SOCIAL GOSSIP.
Several Pleasant Receptions by Various
other items OF Social In.

SOCIAL GOSSIP.
Several Pleasant Receptions by Various
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES items OF Social In.
terest.
The reception last night Of tho Alumni as
sociation of the Washington high school was
a thoroughly enjoyable affair TO all who par
ticipatcd There was very large attendance
aud the spacious drill hall of the high school
building was well filed. The programme
rendered was literary and musical, and was
followed by dancing. The reception COM
mittee was composed Of Misses White, Brown,
and Chase; floor committee, Messrs. A. h.
Hall, Howell Stewart. and William Writ
BY way of agreeable diversion between the
musical and the dancing parts of the pro-
gramme an elegant supper was served. The
guests, without reserve, thought it deserved
close attention, and they preserved that opin-
ion throughout the banquet, as was observed
by all. After pleasant half hour passed at
the ropast the guests repasscd the banquet
hall door, and the past pleasures of dining
were forgotten in the present joys of dancing.
The entertainment was thoroughly enjoyed
by all present.
The literary part Of the programme was a
piano solo by Miss Frcyhall, rccitotions by
Miss Chase, Mr. Hanford, aud Mr. Rhocm a
solo by Miss Cate, reading by Miss Thompson,
and solo by Miss Roberts, of the High school
faculty. Among those present were:
The Misses Gertrude and Eva Cowling, Amanda
McNurray Rynex, Sweet Davis. johnson, Nairl,
phrey, Roomo White, Chase, Thompson, Roberts,
McQneon, Gordon, spcakc, McKeon,. Buckley,
Doughty, Reeves, Cate, Freyhold, ,Sipe,
ney, S;,'' Mos%danes danes TOwney. Eswmycr; Messrs
Hodgkins, Writ, Hall, Noys, Hnnford,
Rhesm, G9Tdiner Harris' IodH KhodHHs Ward, f9niSk,
son, aud Gordon.
The military hop Of tho Washing Light
Guard at Washington hall Capitol hill) last
night was one of the largest and most sue
cessful events of the season. The hall was
crowded with fair ladies and their gallant es-
corts, many of whom wore their tasty uni
forms, forming pretty contrast with the
many -colored costumes Of the ladies.
The present officers of tho Light
Guards arc Capt. II. L. Weaver,
First Lieut. L. f. Yermillion, and Second
Lieut.. j. w. Searle. The crack squad of the
Washington Light Infantry Cadet corps were
present, accompanied by Capt. John +. Javins
and Quartermaster II. T. Miller. Music was
furnished by Prof Kruger, and dancing con-
tinued until late hour.
Among the ladies present were:
Misses Katie Clark, Laura Waters, Dottie Reid,
Josie Holland, Fannie Webster, Annie and Lizzie
kulle, Maggie Weaver, May Altemus, Nettie Hut
Bowie, Matte Busey Emma Wilkerson, Gussio
sherman, Ida Edelin Emma smith Berthe Henry,
Capt Sisl ana Mrs Mrs IL & e. &WWSayGr sergt NJ NJ MITCHELL N
wife, and daughter Mrs Helner and daughter,
and MIR. Edward Crandall and wife.
The Light guards are in flourishing con-
dition, the company numbe ring over fifty
muskets, and the large party last evening be-
speaks their great popularity.
The handsome parlOrS of Mr.. William
Hutchinson, the president of Unity club,
No, 922 street northwest, were filled to re-
plction last evening with members and in
vited guests of that popular organization
and personal friends of the host and his most
estimable wife, the occasion being the elev-
enth meeting of the club this season. The
entertainment was opened by Miss NJ. b.
Roberts, who sang "Swcethearts," Miss Br-
ney playing her accompaniment The feature
of the evening was an entertaining and
instructive paper by Hon. A. Il. Spot
ford, librarian of congress, ON per
sian Poetry" Beginning in the tenth
century, he proceeded to show that
during the dark ages of European literary
progress the realms of thought and poetic cul-
ture were the most brilliant in Asia and In
dia The paper was repleto with quotations
from leading Persian poets, most beautiful
even in English garb, and the reader called
particular attention to the rythmic character
of the Persian dialect, pointing out the mad
cquacies of the rough Anglo-Saxon to repro
duce its beauties. Tho paper was in all re-
spects the best that has been presented before
the Unity club this season, and If not the
best production of its talented author, is GER
tainly entitled to high position among his
efforts.
After the essay n short recess was taken,
during which the assemblage enjoyed them
selves in social intercourse, after which Miss
Clara Baker sang Hannah's at the Window
Binding Shoes" in such excellent style that
she was rapturously recalled, and gave "When
the Bairnes Aer Asleep" Miss Florence Sui
livan recited "The Decorative Sisters" Miss
Lola Goodall gave piano solo, Chopin
Waltz" Mr.. j. B. Philip read "The Automatic
Cradle" Madame Josephine Logan sang
Home They Brought her Warrior Dead,
Miss Belle Bacon recited "Toni's Little STAR
and in response to an encore gave The
Catastrophe" Madame Logan, by request,
sang THE Love Letter." and DIR. N. Frank
White read Uncle Remus's "Red Speckled
Steer" closing the entertainment.
There was a very enjoyable party given
last evening by the Excelsior Pleasure club
at the residence of w. X. Bouis $40 Eleventh
street northwest. Among those present were
Miss Minnie Brewer; Miss Fletcher, Miss Liz.
| zie Jones, Miss Laura Brewer, Miss Fannie How.
| ard, Miss Minnie Weaver, Miss Dee Enroughty
Miss Estclle Buuis, Mis- Lottie Nash MeSsrs
Bonis, Brewer, Glarks9p, Casper Gregory Byng
Murray. and Pltchlyn,
Eduardo da Silva Prado (attache la loga
tion imperiate du Beesil) entertained the
Chlian minister and other gentlemen at din.
ner at Chamberin's, last evening
DIR, Wray Beattie and wife will entertain q
number of friends and invited guests at No
l23 B street southeast, on Tuesday evening
10th instant. During the evening the doctor
will deliver one of his popular lectures.
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Florence Williams's Arrest.
The girl Williams, who was arrested i,