National Republican., 1883-01-23
SOCIAL NOTES.
The Marquis OF LOrne ana Party 10 be
Entertained by the British BIinister-
Yesterdays Cnlls-Genernl Gossip.

Vhe marquis OF LOrne ana Party 10 Do
Entertained by The British IIinister-
Yesterdays Cnlls-Genernl Gossip.
The Marquis of Lorno and his party are
expected to arrive here on Thursday, and
will remain as the guests of Minister West at
the British legation, until Monday. Mr.. West
has invited guests to meet the marquis on
Friday evening" and President Arthur will
entertain him at dinner on the following
night. Gen. Sherman will extend hospitali-
ties to the distinguished guest during his
stay. Besides an earlier acquaintance with
them Minister West and his daughter were at
Niagara Falls this last summer at the same
time with the Marquis of Lorne and the
Princess Louise, and enjoyed a charming in
timaCy during their stay The visit of the
governor general of Canada makes the first
great gala occasion for the new legation build
ing, Prince Arthur's visit to Washington hav-
ing occurred at the time Sir Edward Thorn
ton occupied the house at Seventeenth and l
streets, now owned by Mrs. Albert J. Meyer.
The attorney general and Mrs. Brewster
have issued invitations for the marriage of
their daughter, Mary Walker Brewster to
Robert j. w. Koons, of Philadelphia. The
ceremony will take place at the Church of the
Epiphany on Tuesday evening, Feb. 6, at z
O'clock and will be followed by reception at
the residence of the attorney general at 1880
o'clock
Mrs. McElroy has decided upon Saturday as
her reception day, aud will be at home to her
friends on that afternoon.
Mrs. Waite had many callers yesterday af-
ternoon, and was assisted by Miss Waite and
Miss Moore.
Mrs. and Miss Blatchford received at their
beautiful home on X street, and welcomed
many callers during the afternoon.
Mrs Stanley Matthews and her daughters
were assisted by Mrs. Harvey Wattorson, Miss
Mellon, Miss Fisk, and 8i;iGreen in receiving
yesterday.
Mrs. and Miss Woods received at their
home, on Vermont avenue, and Mrs. and Miss
| Miller, on Massachusetts, avenue, were equally
favored with callers during the day.
Mrs Fields and her sister had the largest
reception on Capitol hill yesterday, and their
parlors were thronged with visitors.
Mrs. Angus Cameron received ut her resi-
| dence, on b street, and was assisted by Mrs.
and Miss Bragg Mrs. and Miss Coleman, all of
Fond du Lac, Wis, and by Miss Harper and
Miss Kcnnedy, of Washington.
Mrs. Mary Clemmer's pretty home was the
scene of brilliant company yesterday after
noon, and the hOstess's ability as an enter
taincr was put to its most triumphant test by
the numbers that gathered about her.
Mrs. Gen. Lander entertained her callers
most agreeably yesterday afternoon at her cot
! tage on b street.
Mrs. Foster and her daughter received at
their residence, on street, yesterday, assisted
by the Misses Van Sanford.
There was a large group Of ladies receiving
in the paror of the Riggs house yesterday
afternoon, including Mrs. Senator Williams, OF
Kentucky, her daughter Miss Hamilton, and
Miss Saunders, of Nebraska; Mrs. j. G. Car
lisle Mrs. j. c. Cannon, Mrs. Timothy Davis
and Miss Davis; Mrs, &. w. Steele Mrs. DIR
Flint, Miss Means, of Cincinnati; Mrs
Brooks, of New York; Mrs. Horatio Burch
ard, Mrs. Blair Lord, Mrs. Stewart, and Mrs
Hooker; Miss Susan b. Anthony and Mis-
Phoebe Couzens, and Mrs. Saver. Gaslight
added to the brilliancy of the scene, and sew
eral rich toilets were worn by the ladies re
ceiving. Mrs. Williams wore black velvet
with fchu of point lace and cascades Of rec
ribbon; Miss Hamilton, pale turquoise blu,
silk; Miss Saunders, q delicate gray cash
mere, combined with hair-striped black ant
white silk, and trimmed with Irish point lace
Mrs. Decrng, black satin and jet Mrs. Car
Isle, black brocaded velvet and satin, ant
Mrs. Burchard, bronze satin.
The ladies at tho National hotel received
together in the main parlor of the house yes
tcrday afternoon. Among those receiving
were Mrs. Townsend, of Illinois; Mrs. NJ. ii
Dunnell and Miss Dunnell, of Minnesota
Mrs j. G. Burrows, Mrs. G.. w. Webber, anC
Mrs. II. w. Lord of Michigan; Mrs. NJ.
Post, of Wyoming, and Miss Parker; Mrs.
ID. Lindsey, of Maine; Mrs. Barker and Mis-
Eastman; Mrs. Lysander Hill and Mrs. o. NJ
Denny of Shanghai.
Mrs. and Miss Curtin gave large tea yes
terday asternoon at their residence ON
street their parlors being thronged from
: o'clock until z.
, There was brilliant gathering in tn
spacious parlOrs of the residence of Gon. vii
| liam Birney, No. 1901 Harewood avenue, l.
Al. I,,s.,
the regular reunion of the social dcmocrati
. organization known as the "Queen of Clubs.
The programme for the evening embraced tn
farce of Popping the Question" with tn
following cast of characters Mr.. Primrose
s an old bachelor, Mr., A. s. Rowell; Honr
: Thornton, Mr.. Walter f. Rogers; Hiss Bi1iI
, and old maid Mrs. NJ. l.. Roberts; Miss Win
terblossom, another old maid Miss Mario
. Chadwick; Ellen Murray, Miss Louise Vaile
. and Bobbin, waiting maid, Miss Kate BIZ
y ney; and the comedietta, doctor Mono
!; schien," cast as follows: Mr.. Bacllbay, NJ
l w. +. Rogers; Mrs. Backbay, Mrs. r. G. Ge
chell; Mrs. Post Miss NJ. L. Roberts; an
DIR. Mondschien, Mr. Upton.
In the first Miss Roberts and Miss Chat
wick made decided hit in representing til
. pair of had-hunting old maids; the qua
:, rel scene being bit of decidedly realistic nc
d ing, as was also the angular eccentrctics
Miss Chadwick in her iainting SPELL Mi
q Kate Birnoy as BODbin gave perfect plctll
4 of the ever ollicious waiting maid, and d,
V serves to rank as the leading soubrette of I'll
: club Tho other characters were well su
o tanned throughout.
In the comedietta Mrs. Getchell gave fin
morceau of character acting, and was d.
servedly complimonted for her cool STAG
n presence and the admirable manner in whiC
d she rendered the part Of Mrs. Backbay, viii
:, Miss Roberts gathered additional laurels /
y her portrayal OF the character of Mrs, Pos
q tho deaf aunt, Messrs. Upton and Roger
IL also gave n very commendable reprcsentatiO
of their respective roles.
. The reunions Of this club have grown to
IL an event in the social life of this elegai
suburb, aud arc looked forward TO with il
crcasing interest not only by the denizens
the park, but also by the many from the Gil
l. who have been favored with invitation
r. Gen and Mrs. Birnoy received their CUES
r. with q hearty hospitality that made every OF
= feel completely at home, and prepared the
10 for the evening Of thorough enjoyment whit
,s followed.
J. Local Items.
10 Hon. John Worthington, United States co
sui 10 Malta, writes TO Mr.. j. q. Cook, of WI
lard's, under date Of Jan. 2, stating that
there is no consul at Tunis he will go there
m bp nrpeput ut thp gyhumntion of the hndv