National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-01-02
INCIDENTS.

lNClDENISs
The finest turnout seen on the streets yes.
terday was one, the property of Allison
Nailor, Junior, which was used by the acting
Spanish minister. The outfit represented an
expenditure of nearly $4,000, and comprised
the handsomost carriage to bo found in the
city, drawn by q pair of bloodcd bay horses,
valued at $1,000.
Representative Winans. of Wisconsin, has
a friend in the shape Of u Mexican war vet
eran Of pronounced German extraction who
called upon him yesterday with his breast
covered with the medals and decorations he
had won under Scott and Taylor The old
soldier was jolly, aud felt quite disappointed
when he was informed That Mr.. Winans was
not in. lie left an impressive message with
the clcrk for the absent statesman, aud, as le
concluded it, said "Tcl Mcosthor Winans
called to-day for pleasure, but tomorrow /
will come und soc him on pee2ness und don't
you lorgid it sometimes
Mcssr5. Dutly & Leannrrla, ofthe American
house, entertained their guests ut n magniii-
cont dinner yesterday afternoon There
were twelve or fifteen courses, each accompa-
niod by rs many different wines. Each
guest was presented with an elegant
bill of fare, inscribed: Christmas,
1888; New Year, 1854; American House."
On the other side was handsome picture
of young lady presiding at mn organ, he.
meath which was card inscribed in gold let
ters, "lIil of Fare" The dinner was dis
cusscd from II o'clock to 3 o'clock.
Tho sCar-worn veterans of the late war,
members of tho Grand Army ofthe Republic
numbering about 100 assembled ut the hall,
corner Ninth aud ID streets northwest,
in full force at II o'clock yesterday morn
ing and marched to the Presidents
house in n body to pay thoir respects
to the ruler of the country, through
the diSagrocable, drizzlng rain. They were
ti,.ir
rival After leaving the Presidents house
they proceeded to the palatial residence OF
Gen. w. u. Sherman, and were also received
very warmly by the general.
peculiar sequel to New Years calling
yesterday was the number of carriages and
other vehicles that broke down ON the streets
Four demolished carriages were reported and
n hanson cab containing three young mon
collapsed like the "parson's one-hOss shay
at the corner of Fourteenth and j. streets
northwest. No one was injured il either
case.
The Cosmos and Metropolitan clubs did not
hold New Years receptions yesterday. 1t
was ordinary club day at both places.
A large number of friends OF the Messrs.
Solari were entertained in handsome man
ner last night at the Maison Doree. A long
table was filed with tempting viands which
were served with lavish hand.
After the close of the performance at the
Dime museum last night Messrs. Barton and
Logan gave the performers and attaches q
dinner at Capt. Denty's dining saloon, corner
Tenth street and Pennsylvania avenue
Toasts were offered by Mr.. Frank r.
Morton, master of ceremonies, to the
health and prosperity of the pro-
prietors, the profession, and to the
press of Washington. Suitable responses
and speeches were made by Mr.. Frank T..
Morton Mr.. De Vere Mr.. Crcbbs, Mr.. Duke
Mr.. Logan, Master Farini, Mr.. Ryan, Messrs
Barton and Logan. A vote of thanks was
rendered the proprietors for tho repast and
courtesies extended their employees.
Mr.. Frank Il. Morton, of the Dime museum
was yesterday presented with a handsome
gold headed cane by an admiring friend.