National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-04-05
A QUIET WEEK.
The Social Whirl Has Not Been at ALI
Maddening.
A Few Receptions and Parties-Psrsonal
Mention.

Gen. Grant has steadily declined all dinner
invitations and hospitalities during his stay,
but has made great progress under Prof
Nissen's treatment during these weeks. His
impromptu reception and ovation at tho
house of representatives on Wednesday was
one of the pleasant features of his visit here
Mrs. Grant was entertained at luncheon on
Tuesday by Mrs. Sheridan, and on Thursday
Mrs Frelinghuysen gave lunch party of
twenty in her honor. Mrs. McElroy has in
vited number Of ladies to meet Mrs. Grant
at lunch party at the whto house to-day at
1880 o'clock.
Mr. Edouard Remenyi, who is a valued
friend of Col. Ingorsoll and his family, has
been his guest for several days Of this week.
and rs the conclusion to tho series of enter
tainments that have marked his stay n re-
ception was given him by his host last even
ing. The volinist was in his best mood, and
gave exquisite renditions of Schuberts Ave
Maria" polonaise, mazourka, and nocturne
of Chopin's several little Hungarian airs,
and Andalusan dances. Among those pres
ent were Secretary and Mrs. Chandler, Mrs
Kinsley, Postmaster General Gresham, Mr.
and Mrs. Blaine, the German minister and
Nine Won Eisendecker, NJ. Roustan Justice
Harlan, Senator and Mrs. Cameron Mr.. and
Mrs. John b. Alley Miss Alley, Mrs Shorcy,
Mrs. Bancroft, Representative Rannoy and
daughters, Representative and Mrs. Green
| leaf Mrs. Livingstone Mason, Mrs. Warner
Miller, Miss Churchill, Mr.. and Miss
Slocum, Mr.. Otto Gresham Mrs. Har-
ris, Mrs. Lord, Miss Slaymaker, Miss
Thomas, Mr.. Stilson Hutohins, Messrs. Craw-
ford, jerks, Bradford, Paris, and Chase, and
many others. Mr.. Romenyi will 20 to New
York to-day, but may return in the course of
| ten days and arrange for last concert here.
He leaves this country for Australia in June,
and will spend the next two years in making
tour of the world.
The senatorial party that went to Florida
last week have returned, after delightful
trip. The company included Senator Jones
of Florida, Senator and Mrs. ingalls,, Senator
and Mrs. Manderson, and Senator Sawyer.
Mrs. Sawyer did not accompany her husband
rs stated in the papers, but has remained at
her residence here and is still under treat
ment for her rheumatism. Her daughter,
Mrs. Howard White, has made slow progress
toward recovery during the past month, but
is still confined TO the house. Mrs, Sawyer
will go to her Wisconsin home early in May if
the season permits.
Mrs. Miller and her daughter, Miss Dora,
received quito number of callers informally
on Thursday. A low tea table was placed in
the alcove off the drawing room, and Miss
Miller presided over her large samovar and
the quaint teapot, from which she poured
rare mandarin tea. Her tea tray is now en-
bellshed by some handsome gold spoons of
Russian make, richly decorated with enamel
aud niello work, and differing each in design
The younger circles in society have had
several gay little evenings during these
Lenten weeks under tho plea of charity.
The sewing class met on Monday evening at
Miss Casey's and, after an hour or SO at tho
needle, finished of the meeting in gayer
fashion. On Thursday evening the nimble
needlewomen met at Miss Morgan's and COM
bined duty with pleasure by judicious alter
alton.
Mr.. George Riddles readings have been
among the interesting events of this week.
On Monday evening Commissioner and Mrs.
Loring gave up their parlors to him, and n
most appreciative audience listened TO his
wonderful interpretations. On Thursday
evening there was larger company gathered
in Senator Hills drawing room to hear Mr.
Riddle.
A pleasant little company went to Mount
Vernon yesterday on one of tho steam
launches from the navy yard, and spent few
hours at the old mansion. The party in-
cluded Representative and Mrs. Skinner Mrs
Armstrong, the Misses Hubbard. Miss Chip
man, Miss Thomas, Miss Hopperton, MessrS.
Everett. Moore, and Lambert
Gen. and Mrs. Hazen gave dinner party
in honor of Mr. Remenyi on Thursday, and
after the dinner musicale WAS held, at which
tho great violinist played several tunes.
Gen. Hazen crossed the ocean with Remenyi
on the first trip that the gifted Hungarian
made to this country.
Mrs. Caroline II. Dali, of Georgetown
Heights. will receive for tho last time this
year on Monday, April 81. Mrs. Dali goes
north early, and as she has lately had a,
severe illness, must refrain from making the
usual farewell calls.
Gen. and Mrs. Oakes and their daughter,
who have spent another pleasant winter at
the Ebbitt, will leave here on Monday for the
north. They will summer at Bethlehem
Pa, and return in the fall to fix upon q win
ter residence here.
Lieut.. and Mrs Danenhower will 60 to
New York next week, Lieut.. Danenhower
having been ordered there to Join the Mime
sofa and take his first active duty since leav-
ing the Jeanette.
Hon. Hugh McCulloch and his family will
move to their country place, nine miles north
of the city, next week. Miss Louise Nc
Culloch is now visiting friends in New York
city.
Mrs. Hallet Kilbourn entertained a few
friends in her parlors at the Portland Thurs
day evening. Singing and recitations formed
leading attractions.
bliss alOCuIn goes 10 new ! Orh faster week
to be bridesmaid at friends wedding and
will spend some time north before returning
here.
The old Whist club has been revived, aftor
many years neglect and the first gstherin &
was held at Gen. heigs's house last night.
Col. Ingersoll has been quito i'll with n
neuralgia affection this week, and for several
days has boen confined to tho house.
The German minister and Nine. Won Eisen.
decker gave breakfast party in honor of
Mr. Remenyi on Wednesday.
| Another sign of the season is the blooming
Of the large magnolia tree in Franklin square,
! Representative Beach and family have
gone to Baltimore for short stay.
Mrs. Hazens sister, Mrs. Buer, went to
Cincinnati this week.
Mrs. KetOham gives ladies' lunch party
to-day.
PaIais Royal Opening.
The grand opening Of the Palais Royal,