The bee., 1883-09-08

=, VINO mas DSSI .tSl ttSC1iu1i5 P4iss o4-
clan. informed me while at the house
to-day, that she is now convaleScent,
and will be fully able to resume her
desk by 18th.
Our good friend, and the dear
man to all, Bishop Brown. has been
through serious spell Of malaria
and rheumatism; he too is out of dan
ger. and was able to sit up last week
for the first time in the course OF his
sickness, which has lasted quite d
month.
Bessie had real nice little gathering
at Der house last Tuesday, kind of
good bye" to Birdie, who, with her
mother, has departed for Martha's
En-. was there, fresh with her Boston
musical conservatory laurels, yet as
modest and easy with them, as if she
had never been to Boston. What a
sweet child-and how much she IS
loved by the thousands of fond loyal
hearts. OF old and young, grave and
CAV. who know her? Birdie p, Bessie
G.. Lula F., were among the girls pres
ent; our "boy'' and pride Harry, to-
gether with dear friend Mr.. and Mrs.
Smith, grand little gentlemen, did the
honors. l was only present for a mo-
ment; but for the time l was locker
on, | saw ever so much to make me-
confdingly hopeful of the NEW rUlero"
of our social circle, that will step upon
the stage when you and others, and
even l. shall swear Eyes, for better or
worse" for richer or poorer, etc,
etc, etc.
dropped in to see J. ON my way to
church Thursday evening. She ex-
poets Mr.. A. and his two lovely daugh-
ters to spend month with them. The
girls are now at Minneapolis, with
their big brother, who is quite wealthy
and a bachelor. He will be guest
here during the stay of the misses.
The reception to Mrs, S. w. NJ. will
be on the part of the lady teachers. L
don't know who is to lead off in it, but
by general consent this is the under
standing. | ain very proud of it, for
there is no family South who deserve
more recognition from Washington So
ciety people than the Wilder's Of South
Carolina.
Mrs. B. NJ. is fixing up to receive
Mrs. A. of Cincinnati, the elegant lady,
and wife of an honOred sojourner in
our city.
/. ~,na,- sSctt back from Troy and
Albany.
l see from the Portland, Maine, pa
pers, that Miss Mamie B. and Josie B.
had ovations and receptions, time over
and again, while they were there this
season.
A. and NJ. are to be home Saturday
night.
MF. X, r. L., N B. and S. R. have
returned from Maryland's Saratoga
Sandy Springs. All of them seem to
have picked up some during their stay.
l noticed that NJ. B. is as fat as a
match.
The quiet retreats Lincoln and Sill
colt Springs, in Loudon, are now deser-
ted homesteads. Our beloved pastor,
and all those that summered there have
returned, much improved in health,
and equally decimated in pocket.
Country hotel or clearinghouse
keepers have of late learned the arts of
"skinning the cat" and "gouging the
sheep" just as they do at the springs"
and seaside.
Mr.. W. A, who has been to Boston,
has been making speech. The hon.
ors of the city, its freedom and
hospitality. was extended to him by
the mayor. General Butler came
down from Lowell to make the
presentation speech. The resolutions
of the Board of Aldermen were put on
parchment, eneased in a fine silver
lined, Japanese inlaid rich pearl, weep
ing willow hickory basket The speech
of acceptance was the most notable
speech of the kind ever listened to in
Boston. During the time all was
dumb and silent; great many were
struck with awe and surprise; SO, you
see, honors are not always confined to
one at their own homes.
Hattie told Ma day before yesterday
that she would leave for Louisville on
the goth, to be away for twenty days.
Her sister in st. Louis will give her
reception when she gets there. Hattie
will furnish the BEE with gossip while
she is away, and l am just eager to read
her Notes by the Wayside."
l very much approve of what Mr..
Chase has said in reference to frauds
and impostors. When the BEE finds
out that this or that man, stranger,
visitor, sojourner, or whatever he may
be, is unfit to move in our circle, he
says he intends to "fire him out" Good
for Will Chase. | know that the BEE
opened SO strong on some of the pious
frauds that infest this city that society
to certain and very just extent, closed
doors ON them. Men calling them
selves gentlemen, and who have en-
gagements at their homes, should not
be allowed to play upon our society
people simply because they are gener-
Gus and hospitable. A word to the |
wise: be little careful who you take
to your house and introduce into your
family. All that glitters is not gold. |
Have care. Beware
Another social club is to be added to
the list. The Spartas Junior will be
the title of the young gents club. If |
they can manage to cater to the social |
wants and necessities of their circle as
we'll, or half as well, as the "Old Spar
tas' have done, we shall be glad to call |
them pet names. Goodbye. Yours,
ever, CLARA.
p. S.-No, Airline did not go away
she remained at home because e?-Well |