National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-26

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Mr. William McAdoo Mr.. !. Hart Brewer,
Mr. John J. Adams, Mr. Trainor aud MIR.
Roberts, Of New York.
A naval officer living here lately received
what he supposed to DO legacy FROM de-
ceased relative in the shape of some wonder
full paintings, carvings and bric'a-brac. He
had part of his hall waiuscoting cut away to
accommodate an antique carved bench and
mirror frame of solid oak, and set mp the |
wonderful Scvres vases, worth several thou
sands, in his drawing room While i'll the
first flush of his possession a messenger came |
from the art store through which they had
reached him, saying that there had been
mistake made, and that all of these treasures |
belonged to some one else. The paintings, |
the vases, and the carved hall pieces now |
adorn tho residence of n western senator who |
experienced some anxiety as time had slipped |
by without his valuablos making their ap- |
pearance.
Maxwell Tabor, tho son of the famous sena-
tor, was married in Denver last week to !
very charming and lovely young girl. The
wedding was a quiet one, and conducted in |
the best taste, and the young couple are now
in New York on their wedding tour. On
their return to Denver they will reside with
Mrs. Augusta Tabor the first wife of the ex-
senator
1t does not eoem to be generally under
stood that Mrs Senator Van Wyck receives
no guests this year. The death Of three
children in quick succession few months
ago has made her home a home OF mourning.
Seine unpleasant disappointments have re-
suited from ignorance of Mrs. Van Wyck's
retirement from society,
Tho majority of tho ladies' at the Ebbitt
house have now decided to receive on Mon
days, and this week there was large re-
ceiving party in the main parlor during tho
afternoon. The wife of Senator Plumb re-
ceived in the red parlor on Thursday as usual.
Mrs. Warner Miller had the assistance of
her mother, Mrs. Churchill her sister, Miss
Churchill, and Miss Spriggs ut her reception
on Thursday, and the callers who brayed tho
rain had CHEEKY welcome by the blazing hre
and an inspiring cup Of tea offered them.
Mr., and Mrs. Russell Harrisons cards are
out, and announce that they will be at home
after March 25 at Helena, Mon. They are
expected here very soon, and will join in tho
busy round Of pleasure that now occupies
every afternoon and evening.
The beautiful roses and flowers used at the
Bachelors german on Monday night were all
sent by New York florists from rosehouses at
Morristown, N. j., our own florists being
unable to supply the customary demands Of
the season this year.
X street was again crowded with equipages
on Tuesday afternoon, and Mrs. Hazen, Mrs.
Anderson, Mrs. Loring, Mrs. Myer, Mrs.
Bingham Mrs. English, and Mrs. Drum had
a host of callers that even outnumbered those
Of last week.
The fourth Saturday lecture under the
auspices of the Anthropological and Biologi
| cal society will be delivered at the national
museum az $3.50 o'clock this afternoon. Mai.
]. w. Powell will lecture on "Win.tun N.Y.
thology."
The german held at Miss Williamson's
| house last week was not private entertain
ment, but meeting Of an organized german
club. The next german of the club will DO
held at the residence Of Col Lieber.
There was large reception at the Riggs
on Monday Mrs. Hatch, Mrs. Scney, Mrs
Steele, Mrs. Flint, Mrs. and Miss Cannon, and
| Mrs Durham and Mrs. Coston receiving
| together in the main parlor.
There will be cotilion at the ball at tho
British legation on Tuesday evening, and the
fete will end as all such entertainments at
| this legation do with the dancing OF the good
old Sir Roger do Coverly.
Mrs. Mahlon Ogden Jones, Of Chicago,
whose first husband was Russian count. is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs j.. u. Letter at their
residence on Dupont circle, and received with
Mrs. Letter on Tuesday.
Bishop and Mrs Simpson have been stay
ing at Wizards this week. Mrs. Simpson
assisted MIS-. Ueller Oh Neuhesuuy aitei NUN,
and was one of the receiving party with Mrs.
Logan on Thursday.
Miss Price, of Philadelphia, who has been
visiting Mrs. Stewart on Dupont Circle has
returned home, and the Misses Gibbons, OF
Philadelphia, are now the guests of that
charming hostess.
Mrs. b. +. Felix, of Chicago, we'll known in
the society and charitable circles Of the North
Side of that city, is visiting friends at 623
Thirteenth street, and will remain here fol-
several weeks.
Mrs. ]. Bromwell gives tea at her resi-
dcnce, on Connecticut avenue this afternoon,
ana will be assisted by her sister, Miss
Constable, and by the wife Of Senator Groome
of Maryland.
Miss Croaior, who has been passing several
weeks with Miss Rockwell, received with
Mrs. Rockwell on Wednesday afternoon, and
left the following day for her homo in Phila-
delphia.
At the National on Monday, Mrs. Springer
Mrs. Hill Mrs. Green, Mrs and Miss Dun
nell, Mrs. Blackburn, Mrs. Bagley, Mrs
Spooner and Others had a large number oil
callers.
The sister OF Justice Gray, who is spending
the winter with him, received ON Monday
afternoon, and many callers gathered abou
her cheerful fireside during the afternoon.
Representative Neal has been here
lately, and his wife and daughters will prob
ably come here in o few weeks to remain until
milder weather sets in at their Ohio home.
Mrs. Angus Cameron received at her resi-
} dence, on b street, on Monday afternoon
and was assisted by Miss Riddle, Miss Put
man, Miss Harper, and Miss Wardwell.
Mrs. Hart of Ohio; Miss Hart, and Mrs. +
p. Powers will receive on Tuesdays at No
9O5 Thirteenth street. Miss Hart is spend
ing tho winter hero with her parents
Cards are out for fancy dress party, will
dancing, to be given by Lieut.. Scantling t.
, his only child on his fourth birthday, Tues
: day, Feb. 8, from to o'clock.
Mrs A. +. Stevenson, of Chicago, who i
spending the winter here with her family
receives on Monday afternoons at her resi-
, dence, 1925 Fourteenth street.
D Justice and Mrs. Woods were assisted a
their reception on Thursday evening by thei
. daughter, Miss Florence Woods, and by Mis-
Foster aud Miss Hutchins.
Owing to the illness of her little son Ban
croft, Mrs. John Davis did not receive yes
terday, and has not Como to any entertain
( mcnts during tho week.
Representative Valentino has returned l.
} the city, and since his arrival has received
word of the entire recovery OF his wife from
t her recent illness.
= Mrs. ]. b. Belford was suddenly called