National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-13
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
Interesting Gossip ms 20 the Move
mcnts Of Persons Prominent Ina
SoCInI circles.

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WeekS' He VIII move III from tne country
very soon now, and the white house has
had the most thorough cleaning an fur.
bshing up this fall In Wow of the change
of tenants SO early in the spring. Presi.
dent Arthur has made so many changes
and improvements in tho interior of the
mansion that there is little left for his
successor to do, unless the party Of econ
omy appropriate enough money for fres-
Going the dingy entrance hail of the house
and properly finishing 1t off with monu-
mental chimney piece, wainscoating,
carved benches, sc. That great, bare
vestibule Is an offense and wonder to many
sightseers, who consider il altogether un-
are surprised that IL has been overlooke ed
in all the schemes of Improvement and
art decoration.
saMrs. Frelinghuyseu and her daughters
held their usual reception on Wednesday
afternoon, and their callers were as many
as on either Of the preceding weeks Miss
Frelinghuysen, whose lameness pre-
vented hor from attending tho hospital
fair on Tuesday evening, presided at the
tea table as usual and hold court behind
her silver urn. Miss Lucy Frelinghuysen
assisted her mother In greeting tho visi-
tors, and during tho later hours of the
afternoon the rooms were crowded. Mrs.
Frelinghuysen is in mourning for her
brother, Mr. Griswold, who died In Dres-
den last spring.
Mrs. and Miss MoCulloch had many
callers on Wednesday afternoon, and
many inquiries were made for Mrs. Yale,
formerly Miss Louise McCulloch, who was
married at their country homo last June.
Mrs. Yale is now living near Sparkill,
ono of tho beautiful little towns on the
west shore of the Hudson river, and will
visit her parents here during the winter.
Mr.. Yale is tho son of the inventor Of the
Yale locks, and is himself broker in
New York.
Mrs. Lincoln Is in deep mourning for
her mother, and will not take any part In
society this winter. Mrs. Harlan's pro-
tracted illness had prepared her friends
in measure for the news of her death
last August, and, though she bore it with
the greatest fortitude. her suffering was
so great for the last year of her life that
death came as kind friend. She insisted
that Mrs. Lincoln should open her house
and bear her part in society last winter,
although the added burden and anxiety
made il doubly hard. Two years ago, the
winter following the death of Mrs. Abra.
ham Lincoln, her absence from society
was much felt and deplored, and 1t il
greatly regretted that death in her family
has again withdrawn Mrs. Lincoln from
the cabinet circle.
Mrs. Chandler had large reception on
Wednesday afternoon, and, with the as.
sistance of Mrs Frye and other ladies
pleasantly entertained her callers. Many
Inquiries were made for Mrs. Kinsley, who
adds so much to the attractions Of Mrs
Chandler's entertainments.
Gen. and Mrs. Beale expect to be
Joined by their daughter and her hus-
band. Mr.. John Mclean, ir., to-day and
70 keep them for q long holiday visit.
Mrs. Beale. who is being treated by O
philadelphia oculist has received great
benefit from him aud is now able to dis.
pense with dark glasses and bear moder.
ate light. They hope to have visit
from their daughter, Nine. Bakmetieff,
in the spring.
Ex-Representative and Mrs. Page have
returned from visit to California, and
are again occupying their qua rters on
LAFAYETTE SQUARE.
Mrs. Ingersoll and her daughters re.
turned to the city n fortnight ago after Q
long sum NOR trip in tho west and q do
lightful stay at their ranch, near Springer
station, N. NJ. Their tour included the
Yellowstone park and Puget sound and
the overland trip from Portland to Sar
Francisco along the slopes of the Sierras
Col. Ingersoll lectured along all Of that
route and finishes his tour for this season
by lecturing here Tomorrow night. He
has named his place in New Mexico
"Maudera"--a combination of the first
| names of his daughters.
The members of the Chorus class Of
last winter are busily rehearsing thu
opera of paul and Virginia" under the
leadership of Miss Nogueiras, and will
produce 1t for the benefit of charity
about the middle Of January. Mr.. Ton
| Karl will take the leading tenor part
and Miss Nogueiras will be the Virginia
Lieut.. and Mrs. Emory, Miss Pendleton
Miss Morgan, Miss McCulloch, Miss Rock
we'll. and Miss Edgar are among those
most frequently seen on horseback on thu
roads about the city.
| Mr.. Manning Logan was one of the
fortunate ones at tho Garfield hospita
fair on Tuesday evening aud drew 6
handsome lace handkerchief aud paint
ing that was donated to the fair by Mrs
Jocelyn. Unfortunately the fair did no
realize as much as had been expected
aud tho profits were less than $500.
Mrs. Angus Cameron returned to he
home here in November, but will not re
ceive on Mondays until January.
| When Hon. X. G. Winthrop comes herr
in February to deliver the address at th'
dedication of the Washington monument
he will be the guest OF Mrs. Sanders lrv
ing on II street.
| Dinners aud entertainments in homo
Of tho officers composing the Swain cour
martial are still tho rule, and their sta!
is made agreeable by constant attention
| from their friends.
Mrs. Ogle Tayloe's house. on Lafayett
square, is being dismantled and stripped
of its treasures. Tho choicest Of tn
paintings and ceramics were givel
to the Corcoran gallery, and the library
antique furniture, and all the belonging
are being rapidly scattered.
Senator and Mrs. Sabin are occupying
their house on NJ street, near Thoma