The bee., 1884-01-26

ashamed to let the world see what their
spread and doings really was. Mr.. o'Hara
is our only public servant in Congress,
and the country feels an interest in what
he may say on public matters, whether on
the floor of the House of Representatives,
in committee room or at banquet.
Lula gave her parents birthday party
on the 18th. Now, was not that q nice
thing to do? She had some twenty plates,
and invited her immediate friends. The
diuner was of the old-fashioned order, and
it was cooked by the dear little lady her
self, and she acted as hostess. was de-
lighted with what l saw and heard while
was present. After an hour at dinner
table, the company assembled in the main
parlor, Lnla stepped to the middle of the
floor, saying, " My dear friends, this is the
anniversary of the 57th birthday of my
father, and the 47th of my mother. Cat
nod from her, all rose to their feet.)
The dinner that we have just partaken of
was in honor of this day, their natal day.
present to you, father, this cap, lgoing
up, and kissing him. and to you, mother,
this pillow as a proof of my continued
love for you" When these last few
words fell from her lips, there was not
dry eye in the room. The old man tried
to speak, but his voice failed him, he
looked at that dear girl, and neither could
speak, both were so full OF joy and happi-
ness. How very much of dame we read
of in fairy stories and romances did the
mother look than the woman in reality
that she is, and has been. After this, we
all sat down, and conversation of the days
when Lula was child, and scenes of the
past were talked over; and thus two hours,
almost as like dream, were spent with
this dear family.
Zoe will be here on the 2Sth, next Mon
day, she will be guest with the B.. 18th
ST., and then to the NJ, 18th st. The Wav-
erly Club party will occur on the 23d of
February, Belle, Marie, Aggie, BERTHE, and
Sara, go to Norfolk on Wednesday, TO be
the guests of j. III. NJ. and J. NJ. W., and
to attend the ball and annual supper of
the Bachelors"
Della G. and Sallie NJ. are to be brides
maids for K. next month. Jack said he
would act as best man for his old friend. l..
B., but he has been up so much during
the past three years, he thinks of declin-
ing in favor of some of the boys who are
just merging on the stage.
Lou, you must not fail to be at the 10Th
street Church, on Monday night. Mr.. A.
II. Grimke, of Boston, is to deliver lee
ture on the life and character of the late
John 9. Calhoun, a rare and quite novel
thing for colored gentleman to do. You
will find quite number of senators and
members present, especially southern and
eastern ones. Ex-Governor Long, of Mas
sacflusetts. VIII preside. Governor Wade
Hampton, of South Carolina, Senator But
Ter, and the entire delegation from that
State, will occupy prominent seats.
will tell you about j. and the rumor
when we meet. L. has gone to San Fran
cisco for her health. She obtained leave
for three months, and will be absent that
time.
cannot say that am terribly in love
with Mr.. Els. conversational powers.
think he talkSentirely too much, and says
but little. He is still, or was at last ac-
counts, relating his experience in Greece,
Asia. ETC.. etc.
B. F. has made up her mind to leave
school and devote couple of years to art.
She will bid lis adieu on the 10th of
March.
The married dudes hop, the next one,
will take place at Mrs. Blacknell's over in
Swampoode. The leaders were unable
to obtain quarters i'll the city. Ask Gertie
to remember the pattern. and bring it
when she comes over Sunday.
Good bye.
Your own