National Republican., 1883-01-02

ably assisted by Miss Irish and Miss Manic
Irish Miss Irish, who is spending the holi-
days at home, is q professor of modern Ian
guaEc5 mt Wooster (Ohio) university, is a
brilliant conver'atiOualist, aud charms by her
depth of Thought as well a. by her keenncss
ofrepartee. She has the vigorous intellect Of
q man, with all tho feminine grace that at
taches TO her own sex. The number OF call
ers was very large, and included some Of The
most prominent officials, as woll as those dis
tiuguished in the arts and sciences, and all
fingered longer than the conventional re-
quirement on such an occasion. From Col.
lrish's residence to that of Gen. Birney
is but % step, and hero the caller was
met by the stately mistress of the house, who
was aided by her two extremely intelligent
daughters, and Miss Mary r. b. Roberts, of
Ithaca, n. Y. There was q homelike air
about the parlors, and the bountifully fur
nished dining room that was particularly at
tractivo, and the largo number who called
were sincere in their wishes of many happy
returns of the day.
Just at the head Of Twentieth street is a
high hill, upon which stands dwelling al
most baronial in its spaciousness. The view
from the broad verandah is one of the most
extensive in the district, and It is one of the
most charming of suburban residences. Mas
sve oaks furnish luxurant shade in summer,
while beautiful lawn slopes OF TO the terraced
oarriageway. From this it has been named by
its owner "Oaklawn." Mrs. b. O. Dean, who
is the presiding genius of this hospitable
mansion was kept busy during the entire
day in receiving the hosts of friends who
called TO wish her happy new year." She
was supported by her daughter, Miss Elva
snell Mrs. o. +. Presbrey, Mrs. John Twee-
dale, wife of the chief clerk of the War de-
partment Mrs. Andrew Langdon, and Miss
Sarah Putnam, of Wellesley college, The
toilettes of all these ladies were exceedingly
elaborate, aud with their attractive conversa-
tion and sumptuously spread table call at
Oa1lawn was one TO be remembered.
Mrs. Elphonso Youngs, at her neat cottage
at the corner Of Tenth and S streets, was the
recipient of many callers. She was assisted
by Mrs. H. S. Berlin and Mrs. Harrison Ding
man.
The neat residence of Mrs. VIM. c. Smith,
1901 Twenty-third street. was throngod with
callers. The cosy parlors were decorated
with ferns and evergrecus, while potted plants
were scattered about in great profusion. CIV
ing the room the appearance Of q floral bower.
Mrs. Smith was aided by her daughter Miss
Kate, an attractive blonde and q debutanto this
season. Mrs. Smith was attired in white
satin damasse eaborately trimmed with rare
lace. Miss Kate Smith wore pink gros grain
silk, garnished with flowers, which harmon
lied perfectly with her fair complexion, and
tho sparkle of her blue eyes rivalled in bril-
lianey the diamonds which she wore Beside
her daughter, Mrs. Smith was assisted by Miss
Armstrong and Miss Lottie Armstrong, of AL
eNandria, Va.
Another house in this vicinity, which was
frequently visited, was that of Mai. N. II.
Camp, 2200 Pennsylvania avenue. Mrs. Camp
was assisted by Mrs. s. III. Jecko, aud Mrs.
Marble, of Providence, r. l. Her venerable
mother, Mrs. Wynne, also spent sometime in
the parlors, as did Maj. Camp himself, who is
convalescing from tho effects of painful
surgical operation. He was warmly con-
graduated on his recovery.
On X street. between Thirteenth and Four
tecnth, there was extensive calling. So many
prominent personages dwell upon this square
that hardly house was overlooked, for where
the ladies were not receiving cards of remem-
brance were left. At none of the handsome
residences was warmer or more genuine re-
ception than at the luxurious home Of Mr..
Henry A. willard. Among the many attrac-
tive features of this home is fine collection
of paintings, many of which are by the old
masters. Then there are innumerable arti-
cles of bric-a-brac scattered about, showing
the cultivated taste of its owner and his ac-
complished wife. Mrs. Willard has one of those
sweet countenances which reflect the goodness
of the soul within, and her rppling hair just
rlng.d with gray adds to the pleasant appear
/ ance of her TEXTURES. She was assisted by Mrs
| Barber, wife of Mai. M. Barber, u. s. A.; Miss
Kate Willard, daughter of Mr.. G. @. Willard
and Miss Merab Kellogg, of Brattleboro, Vt
Both the young ladies are her nieces, and
both are hardly yet in society. They are
| bright and pretty girls, and both entered into
the spirit of the occasion with true youthful
zest. large number of army and navy Off.
GERS called here, and their snowy uni.
forms, and the tasteful costumes Of
the ladies produced brilliant effect
! Mr.. Willard himself was also at home part
of the day and added his hearty welcome &c
A. A.lNV Il h..,. L.
the dining room the table groaned with the
most tempting viands while upon a side
table stood massive solid silver punch bow
whose contents cheered but could not ineb
riate. This punch bowl is one Of the riches
pieces OF silver that has ever been produced
in this city, and bore upon it the following
Inscription, "To Henry A. Willard from hi
friend, John w. Thompson, December 25
1882"
The unassuming residence of Mr.. George
Gorham, 929 New York avenue was probably
visited by as many distinguished parsonage
as any private residence in the city, and Mrs
Gorham, with a grace peculiarly her own
welcomed all most heartily A massive baske
of flowers upon table in the center of th
parlor exhaled grateful fragrance. Mrs
Gorham was assisted by her sisters, Mrs w
I f. Clark and Mrs. Joseph Tyssowski and ais
by Miss Tenie Callan and Miss Waters.
Mrs. Miller, the wife of the associate justice
was assisted in welcoming her many visitor
by her daughters, Miss Miller, Mrs. Sturgis
the wife of Gen. Sturgis; Mrs. Dickson, o
Philadelphia; Miss Sturgis, Mrs. Flint, Mile
Nogueras Mile. Domineez Miss Kilbourn
Mrs. Murphy, and Miss Lucy Corkhill. Their
were many distinguished names upon the card
left at this elegant mansion, and Mrs, Mile
and her accomplished assistants were KEEP
busy acknowledging the many congratulation
aud good wishes rendered them by noted me-
from all parts OF the country.
In front Of the residence Of Senator Johl
Sherman, No. 1919 X street northwest ther
was pack of carriages throughout the entir
afternoon. Mrs. Sherman Isl decided favorit
with every 0hioan in Washington, and man
OF these called yesterday to pay their respect
and tender best wishes. She was assisted il
doing the honors of her magnificent mansion
} by Mrs Neale and several other Ohio ladie
The arrangement and decoration Of the spa
: cious parlOrs was particularly artistic an
+. tho toilets of Mrs. Sherman and her assist
! ants were very beautiful. The list of distiu
7 guished visitors was especially large, evincin
tho wide spread popularity of the Ohio sent
} tor and his accomplished wife.
J Mrs Green B. Raum, wife of the Comi
sioner of Internal Revenue, aided by her thre
, daughters received at the generals residenc
1 No 639 East Capitol street. The number
callers was very large, and included nearly a
: the clerks in tho bureau, as well as many di
4 tinguished officials. Mrs, Raum is eXtremel
, afiable in manner, and her welcome gave eac
!. caller homelke feeling. Miss Raum, bri
: liant brunette has tinepowers of conversation
5 and ably supported her mother, while her tN