National Republican., 1883-03-07
SOCIAL GOSSIP.
Marriage OF Mr.. stilson IIutohins to Miss
Brady-R Receptions and Dinners.

Brady-Receptlons and Dinners.
Mr. Stilson Hutchins editor and proprietor
of the Post, was united in marriage to Miss
Sarita Morrison Brady, at the residence of tho
brides sister, Mrs. b. b. French, No. 1877 East
Capitol street, last evening The guests pres
ent were limited almost entirely to the rela-
tives and friends of the bride and few inti-
mate personal friends of Mr.. Hutchins, every
attempt being made to avoid ostentation and
display. The presents, which were not ex-
hibted, were many in number and highly
valued and priced as expressions of affection
and regard for tho accomplished lady whom
Mr.. Hutchins has made his wife. The happy
couple left Immediately for nm extended we'd
ding trip. They will sail at noon to-day on
the steamship Canada for Havre Upon their
return they will occupy the beautiful resi-
dence now being erected for them at No. 1903
Massachusetts, avenue. L.l
At mono of the many residences at which
entertainments have been given during tho
past winter has there been more absolute en-
ioyment than at the richly appointed home of
Mr.. John w. Thompson, on street. Whether
the company be composed of men dis
tinguished in political life or Of the young
people of society, every facility for passing a
pleasant evening is afforded here. The frank
and generous hospitality of Mr.. Thompson Is
ably supported by the atihbilty of his amiable
wife, while Miss Ida inherits the joint quail
ties Of both father and mother. Last evening
a pleasant card party was given by Mr.. and
Mrs Thompson, and the company was noted
for its distinguished composition. a bounti-
ful supper was served mt which the silence of
whist was not observed, and many brilliant
bon mots were made which were worthy
of preservation Among those present were !:
Senator and Mrs sherman. Senator and Mrs.
/ Minister j w Foster. Chief
pnd Mrs. Waite. Representative and Mrs. Tyler,
Mrs. Kingsley, Judge and Mrs. Mcfarland, Mira,
Hale; q N. sherman, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry A. Will
ard, Judge j. y. EmOnds. the new commissioner
ui thc district, aud Mrs. Edmonds, Commissioner
MrS, Mr aud Mri. Matthew Gait, Mr.. aud Mrs.
William Thompson, ex-senator and Mrs. Pomc-
roy. Mr. aud MIS-. william GHlt MIR. and MS A..
- llateman, Lieut. Jaques, Lieut.. Powell, and Or.
Pont2.
Mrs. NJ. D. Lincoln held an exceedingly
pleasant reception last evening, the pro-
gramme of entertainment embracing instru-
mental music by Mr.. T.. NJ. Schmidt and Miss
Clara Cunningham, songs by Miss Marie Reid,
Miss Cluss, and recitation by Miss Helen H..
Beatte. Mrs. Lincoln expressed the regrets
of Mr.. John Surry, who was TO have read n
poem, but was prevented by illness; read u
charming letter from John Groenleaf Whit.
tier and also an original composition, which
was very well received Among those present
were:
Judge and Mrs. William A. Reid and Miss Marie
Reid, Judge Riley, Mr.. Emily Thornton Charles,
| Dr. McLeOu, MIS-, Rimhnll, Miss Ethel Green, OF
BuOklyu, u guest Of Mrs. kimball, Dr.. and Mrs.
Beatue aud daughter, Mr.. swasey, Miss Allen,
Mi,9 Murphy Lafayette Sykes, Judge and Mrs.
William Lawrence, Mime. Josephine Logan, the
Mise Cluss, NJ ss Hicks Miss Clara Cunningham,
Mrs. Darlington and daughter.
Miss Baker, of Boston, is spending short
time in Washington as the guest of Mrs.
Judge Swasey, 937 Rhode Island avenue.
| Mrs. Swasey has invited party of ladies and
| n dina IN ya1.
Mrs. La Fetra gave very enjoyable enter
| tainment at tho now Temple hotel last night
| in honor of the Rev. DR.. and Mrs, Fiske, of
Nowburyport Mass. DIR. Mitchell gave an
| interesting recital of his experience abroad,
/ especially in Paris, and Dr. FislSe Prof. FL
| lott, eX-Gov. Stanton, Capt. Ross Browne,
| Mrs. Hartsock, and Mrs. Reach made enter
/ tanning addresses, Mrs. Ross Browne read an
original poem, Mr., G. II. Branard reGited
| Whittior's Mary Garvn," Prof Dorsey
related his experience ut Carlisle and
| Miss Susie Mitchell Mr.. Charles Deane,
Miss Morey, and Miss Annie Bailey, of Phila-
delphia, contributed to the company's enjoy
ment by vocal and instrumental music.
Among the other guests present were; 1f
| Mrs. Coumble and son and the Misses Coumbe,
Of Brooklyn; Mrs, Robson and sou, OF buffalo;
| Mrs. Walworth of Boston Mrs Hawkins, Slr: FL
Mr.. and Mrs Mott Miss Elliott, the Rev. Dr: Sc OFT,
| DR. Rea, Alr. j. II. Harper, Mr.. and Mrs Roach,
| MrF. BhrGhhrd, ana Mrs. BapcOcR'
Postmaster General Howe gave dinner ut
the residence of his son-in-law, Col. Enoch
Totten, last night. The floral decorations of
the parlors and dining room were most ex-
quislte. The table was set for eighteen covers,
and the guests were as follows: Mr.. and Mrs
j. G. Blaine, Senator Morrill,, Mr. aud Mrs
Frank Hatton, Mrs. Stewart, COLI Mrs, and
Miss Totton, Senator David Davis, Senator
and Mrs. Hill, Miss Page, Mrs. Angus Cam.
eron, Mr.. De WellSerling, Mrs, Hale, and
| Baron Won SChailer.