National Republican., 1883-12-22
vrny NIrNIERoUs MENTIoN.

in Florida.
Mr.. n. l.. Letter has on the walls Of his
drawing room two paintings that were the
gems of his art collection in his Chicago
home Tho one is Cabinets painting OF tho
immortal "Phedre," and the other Is the fa-
nous knitting Lesson" Of jean Francois
Millet.
Mr.. Angus Smith, Of Milwaukee, left yes
terday for his home, and on his return after
the holidays will be accompanied by Mrs.
Smith and their son Jesse, and their niece,
Miss Anna RUSSELL who was with them on the
occasion of their long visit here two years
ago.
The director of the mint and Mrs, Burchard
have gone to New York for q few days. Mr.
Burchard while there will attend the annual
convention of his old college society, the
Delta Phi, and will be present at their BAN
quet tonight at the Brunswick hotel.
Senator Edmunds on Wednesday accom-
panied his wfo and daughter to New York,
from which port they have sailed for Nassau
on the island of New Providence, where they
will spend the winter. Senator Edmunds
has returned to the city.
Miss Florence Lawson, of New Hampshire
avenue, leaves for Chicago this evening to
pass the holidays and part Of the winter in
that city. Miss Lawson will remain for some
time there as the guest of the family of Prof.
David Swing.
Gen. w. p. Carln was Joined at the Ebbitt
house last evening by his wife and son. Mrs
Carlin is in the deepest atfliction, her father
having died but two weeks ago at his home,
in Buffalo, and she will be in seclusion during
her stay here.
Mrs. Charles Sherman, the mother of Mrs.
Don Cameron, and Mrs. Miles is keeping
house at No. 1926 Seventeenth street, and has
not decided whether to pass the, holidays
with her son at Nonkers, N. ", or her son at
Cleveland.
Mrs. Ricketts,, assisted by her daughter
and her niece, Miss King, received many
callers yesterday afternoon, and maintained
the reputation which that hospitable homo
has now of being the social center of old west
end.
! The chief justice and Mrs. Waite will have
two of their married sons, with their wives
and children, to spend the Christmas holidays
with them. One son, Mr.. G. Q. Waite, with
his family has been here since Thanksgiving.
The wife of Representative Washburn, who
has taken the house of Senator j. ID. Cameron
on Scott circle, will not hold any receptions
until the first Monday after New Years.
The charity ball will occur during the first
week of February this year, and it is in
| tended by the managers that this fete shall
be oven more successful than the two preced-
ing ones, which are still memorable.
Lieut.. Com and Mrs. Roswell d. Hitch
cock returned to this country from Japan
| last week on the Oceanic. They arc accom-
panied by their little daughter, and will soon
come to Washington.
| Representative Holman and wife are at the
! Hamilton house and will remain here during
| the holidays. All of their children with the
exception of one son are now with them at
this Christmas season.
The marriage of Miss Singleton, daughter
of Gen. James Singleton, of Quincy, ILL.,, and
Mr. Frank Thomas, of Baltimore will take
place at the residence of the brides parents
on Wednesday, Jan. 2.
Ex-Speaker Keifer left for his home last
night to remain until after New Years. On
his return he will be accompanied by Mrs.
Keifer unless the health of her aged mother
should become worse.
Mrs Laughton and her daughter, Miss Ca
mile Berghmans will go to Philadelphia to-
day to spend Christmas with their relatives
in that city.
Gov. Il. II. Crittenden, of Missouri who
was renowned as the handsomest man in his
congress, while he was here as n representa-
| tive, is expected here next week for short
stay.
Representative Winans and wifo will go
away for o short holiday trip, but will re-
turn next week with their grandson, who
will spend his school vacation with their
young son.
Assistant Secretary and Mrs. John Davis
are now settled in their now home, No. 1911
Connecticut avenue. Mrs. Davis has not yet
decided on reception day for the winter.
Mr.. McCloskey Butts who acted rs best
man at the Renaud- Key wedding, is soon to
be married to Miss Havemeyer, daughter of
the great New York sugar millionaire.
Mrs. Howard White received many callers
on Thursday, and the friends who called to
inquire for the health of her mother Mrs.
Philetus Sawyer, were legion.
Miss Eva, the elder daughter of Col. Robert
Ingersoll who has been very i'll for the past
week, is now improving, and the anxiety of
the family is lessening
Representative and Mrs. Henley, of Cali
fornia, are at 1927 Fourteenth street for the
session. Mrs. Henley will receive on Tues
days after New Years.
Senator Dawes will bring his wife and
daughter here after the holidays, and Mrs
Hoar will accompany her husband on his re-
turn at the same time.
Mrs. George Bancroft who has been so i'll
for the past week, is slowly mending, but her
recovery is only partial, and she is still con-
fined to her bed.
Mrs. Pendleton was assisted by her daugh-
| ter in receiving her callers on Thursday, and
will resume her Monday evening receptions
after New Year 3.
The wife of Representative Dorsheimer of
New York, will receive on Tuesdays after tho
holidays at her residence, No. 1880 Connecti-
cut avenue.
The wife of Senator Logan was assisted by
Mrs. Payson and Mrs. Joslyn, Of Illinois, in
receiving large number of callers on Thurs
day.
Mrs. NJ. f. G. Baker, so we'll know here, has
gone abroad for an indefinite stay, and is
settled in Dresden for the winter
The wife af Senator Palmer, of Michigan,
| is still in New York, and will not come on
until after the holidays.
Mr.. Charles p Bryan and his sister are ex-
pected here soon to pass some time with their
aunt, Mrs. Wylie.
Mrs. ID. w. Bartlett is in poor health this
winter, and will not be able to take any part
in society.
VERY LIGHT READING.
Christmas is the only time other girls wish
their stockings were like those of Chicago
| girls
If now one of your slippers is missing you
know the horror that awaits you. Somebody
has been working you a new pair.
A rich Cleveland widow while decorating