National Republican., 1884-03-01

BdNb SUCH successful COUCbIb lhnb t3tleuANhJ
night, and at which Mr.. King so ably as
sisted, are being urged to give another con-
cert soon. Tho crowded audience was sut-
fcient proof of the interest which society
and the public takes in this admirable Or
ganization. The choral class which has
been drilled by Miss Noguoiras, are also ar;
ranging to give concert for the beneh5 OF
one of the local charities.
Mrs. Waite and her daughter held their
closing reception of this season on Monday,
and were assisted by Mrs. Bond, Mrs Nc
Intre, Miss Allen and Miss Bradley. Mrs.
Waite as we'll as the other ladies of the su-
prcmo court families, are always quite strict
in the observance of Lent, and will not he at
homo to callers on any Mondays during tho
coming six weeks.
Mrs. Howard White who has boon 50 i'll
for several weeks, is still confined to hcr bed
without any favorable change in her condl-
tion. Her mother, Mrs. Sawyer, who has
been at the Hot Springs since November,
will reach here in n fow weeks, tho physi'
clans having sct the middle of March a. the
time when IL will be safe for her to under
take the journey.
The President and Mrs. McElroy attended
the opera on Wednesday night, occupying
orchestra chairs near tho front. Tho Russian
minister and Nine. de Struve, tho British
minister and Miss West occupied one of tho
and quite the whole of the diplomatic corps
were present on this first night of "Gio-
conda."
None Of tho ladies at the Arlington were
receiving on Tuesday afternoon, and the par
lOrs wore very cherries and deserted aspect.
The numerous Tuesday calls remaining un-
paid and the grand aggregation of teas made
IL imperative that the ladies should forogo
their receptions on the last day of tho season.
At present there arc no guests ut the white
house and tho family circle IL composed of
tho President and Miss Nellie Arthur, Mr..
John T.. MoElroy, Mrs and Miss McElroy.
Mrs. McElroy will remain until the last of
this month and will continue her Saturday
afternoon receptions during her stay.
Mrs. Alexander Graham Bell gave q largo
and handsome tea at her residence, on Scott
circle, ON Tuesday afternoon. Prof. Bell was
present during the later hours, and Mrs. Bell
was assisted by Miss Dawes, of Massachusetts,,
Mrs. John Savage, of New York, and Mrs.
w. Il. Hildrup.
Justice and Mrs. Woods returned on Thurs
day from their vacation visit to Mrs. Woodss s
aged mother in Ohio. Miss Woods received
on Monday, assisted by her cousin, Mrs. War
ner. who chaperoned her during her mothers
absence, and by Miss Sandford, Miss Almy
and others.
MIS-, MCheeVer ana ner uauRnuer5, Mrs'
Purdy and Miss Elsie McKeever. received on
Monday afternoon, assisted by Miss Stewart,
Miss Morgan and Others, Miss Helen Nc
Keever who has been so very ill this winter,
is now convalescing, but still confined to her
room.
Pere Hyacnthe and Nine. Loyson are en-
ioying the orange groves and summer suns OF
Los Angeles and will lecture there and at
San Francisco and the leading towns of the
state this month. He will also visit the north
coast before he returns east
Miss Folger, daughter of the secretary OF
the treasury, whose ill health has obliged her
to lead such very quiet and retired life this
winter went to New York early in the week
to consult with her physician relative to the
next stages Of her recovery.
Mrs. Lewis Davis gave very handsome
party on Monday night in honor of their
guest, Miss Morrow. Dancing was the great
| feature of the evening and was conducted
with spirit until late hour.
Easter Sunday falls this year on April 13
| at n proper timo for tho display of the spring
dresses and bonnets to the construction o
which so many of the Lenten weeks are i'm
piously devoted.
Miss Roberts, of Portland, Greg, who ha.
! been the guest of Senator and Mrs. Dolph fol
| the winter, left for New York this week, and
/ aILtT u SnOTb oLuy IuOTO Will btuED lOE uci
western home
Mrs Slocum and her attractive daughter
| were assisted on Tuesday by their guests Mis-
Jones, of Brooklyn, aud Miss Green, of Port
land, Oregon; by Miss Clark and other younl
ladies.
! Mr.. and Mrs. L. y. Letter go to Old Point
Comfort this week to remain for week OF
more, and numbers of society people are
! forming parties to visit that resort during
March.
Mrs. Blair Lord, whose delicate health ha!
prevented her taking any part in society this
winter, is now gaining strength, and will
soon be able to enjoy tho mild weather of thu
spring.
Mile. Valleria had quito a musicale in he
parlOrs on Wednesday afternoon, at whicl
Mr.. Wheat, Miss Nogueiras, and othe
musicians were present and took part.
Mrs. Hill of Colorado, and Miss Slaymaker
who went south some weeks ago, were il
New Orleans during the carnival season and
attended the Mardi Gras festivities.
Mrs. Theodore Lyman, of Massachusetts,
received on Tuesday at her residence, High
land place, for so long a time the home of Mr.
Thomas b. Bryan and his family.
Col. and Mrs. William +. Villas, of Wiscon
sin, who were at the Arlington last week
left on Sunday morning for Richmond anC
the south for few weeks stay.
The wife of Representative Skinner ha
with her as a guest her friend Mrs Arm
strong, very pretty and attractive lad!
from WATERFOWL, n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hepburn, of New York. ant
their daughter, who were guests at the whit,
house for week or more, left for their hom
on Wednesday.
Mrs. Dwight Trip, of Chicago, nee viii
hanson, who has been visiting her parent
here for some time, leaves this week for he
home
Mrs. Field and her relative Mrs. Dudle,
Field received on Monday afternoon, and had
very largo number Of callers
Gen. Horace Porter has this week been tn
guest of Gen, and Mrs. Slocum, at their resi-
dence, on Fifteenth street.
Mrs, Saundrs, of Nebraska who has beel
so i'll for q time, is now recovering, and will
soon be able to drive out.
Miss Leonard, who has been spending somC
weeks with Mrs. and Miss Cullom, left oi
Tuesday for New York.
Mrs. and Miss Van Buren, leave soon foi
Old Point Comfort, where they will remain
for several weeks,
Secretary and Mrs Chandler will hold the
second OF their Saturday evening card recep
tions tonight.
Mrs. b. +. Felix, of Chicago, who has beel
spending the season here, left on Tuesday 70