National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-10-17

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If there is amy city in this or any other
country more delightful at this season Of the
year than is the national capital VIC would not
blame people for lingering in 1t. But there is
not such another spot as our people who come
in from Newport and Berkshire Hills and
from famous resorts across the sea all testify.
The air here is fresh and balmy the parks aud
avenues are gorgeous in their autumnal bloom,
and the drives are long dreams Of continuous
delight. In many homes tho necessary prep.
nrntiOus and Improvements are going forward
in making ready for sthc scasol. AZ some
houses the . O'Clock ten has been resumed
and the gossip of scores of watering places Is
exchanged and discussed. A few ladic1 are
receiving callers informally at their homes,
and some progressive cucher parties have been
given. The staple social events, however,
continue to be weddings and several in high
life nrc now on the tapis. Many OF the ihmil-
Jar luccs OF fashionable people greet Us In the
shops, the thcaters. and at the churches. The
grounds nt Kendall Green during the teams
tournament on several days saw many OF our
leading society people.
Dinner parties have scarcely begun save in
the most impromptu fashion. The custom OF
dinner parties has become with us an assured
form of entertainment, the appointment Of
dinner tables every year become more costly,
and the decorations more exquisite. II Is tDD
Cnry in the season to say what roses will be
the rage but IL is ccrtnin that flowers Will give
color to the luster of silver aud the sheen of
crystal.
seems to have decided for wcll-bred women
the momentOus query, 10 perfume or not TO
perfume, in the Affirmative, And the use of
the much.abuscd adjunct of the toilet distin
guishes the elegant from the parvenu. None
should ever be used on the handkerchief, but
the breath of viOets or the scnsuous scent Of
the hcliotropc should float from the lining of
wrap, the folds of satin gown, the seams Of
the bodice, or the mcshes OF n lace ilouuCc. II
is the indication of a refined taste to choose u
perfume aud individualizc 1t, as some of our
bellies do with their flowers. Some ladies
adopt Il combination of perfumes, thus creating
a new and refreshing scent and thus are
known absolutely by their smell. Perhaps
some chemist prepares the combination IN the
first instance, but there are several ladies of
our acquaintance who have peculiar aud per-
sOnal perfume that need never be mistaken for
anOthcr's, and each one guards the secret of
her preparation with jealous care.
There are several styles or systems ofconduct.
ing weddings The morning or high noon
wedding is English, you know, but 80 far In
the season Inns not been adopted here. TlG
evening wedding wi ceremony In the family
mansion or ut church with reception following
"at home in both cases prevails here. This
sends the newly welded pair off ut the md
night hour TO spend their first hours together
IN II railway train, whereas the morning mar
rage gives them the afternoon in which to
reach u neighboring city, aud appears TO have
In that respect an advantage over our chosen
American custom.
The President received the justices OF the Su.
ptemc Court In the blue room on Monday.
Mrs. aud Miss Folsom, who have be 1u guests
at the white house for sOmc time past will sail
for Europe next week, Mrs, Hpyt will rem lin
at the whitc house until Miss Cleveland arrives
which Will be early In SsvcmbCr. No other
guests are expected until that time.
Miss FOlsom's carriage dr1ssisH trilOr-mlde
| suit OF blue cloth, trimmed with red braid, and
| high hat Oi blue felt, trimmed with II broad
| band of Russia leather fastened With two small
| pOrtmuntcau CLASPS
Mrs. Villas has gone to visit her .daugh,cr,who
| Is at school Mt Dobb's Ferry, Mrs. Villas will
| probably return to this city.
Mrs. and the Misses BAyard are u, their homo
| on Highland place. The families of the Cab
met ministers are now all here, with the ex-
| The intended improvements upol the newly
| leased house on street, that occupied by the
| family of the late Secretary of State, will ur-
| ther delay Mrs. Whitney's arrival in the city.
Mr.. Chas. II. Sherr i'll has returned from New
| York city,
MIR. and Mrs Walter NorihoT have snlled for
| EmOrc. Mr. NordhOM was transferred from
| the Mexican mission TO that of political CORE.
| spondcnt OF the New York Herald In London,
| England
The Woman's Exchange on II street Is open
| for the season. The patronage of this worthy
| institution Is the fashionable charity of the
| city,. Society people aud housekecpcrS all over
| the city have learned that the exchange Is
| headquarters for the most delicious cake, jel-
lies, pickles, and preserves, aud for all sorts of
| pretty things-inncy work us well. The young
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OF the patronage of last year, and also TO OK.
| press thanks for the kindly assistance extended
them on every hand.
Mrs and Miss Pierce, so well known here,
| will again go south to spend the winter
Mile. Nogueiras, daughter of the Portuguese
| minister, who last summer delighted so many
gansett, and New YORK, has returned to the
city Mile. Nogueirus purposes giving grand
concert at Masonic Temple on Saturday even.
ing, the 3lst instant, for the benefit OF II destl.
hn hm pt4lt In no Ia hal
of 80 many well.known charities In this city
that we are sure the community will indulge
her in keeping this one incogntO.
Baron dc Fava. Italian minister, has returned
here, accompanied by his wife, the Baroness de
Fava, whose ill.hcalth kept her at the German
spas lest year. II the baroness continues In
her present good health they will take house
for the season. Should the lndy's health be-
come Ct all impaired they will take rooms ut
the Arlington
The swedish minister and Nine. Reuters.
kiold have hired the house OF Commodore
Walker on Eighteenth street, opposite the res.
crvation on NJ street and Connecticut avenue.
Cards are out for the weddn; of Mr.. Percival
J. Werlich, L. $. ~, and Miss Harriet McCeney
at 81. Johns Church on the 2ist of this mo nth
The reception will be held at the residence o
from to 10 In the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. McCrecry, Of San Francisco
have taken Mrs. Dahlsrcn's new house. ol
Thomas circle, for two years. Mr.. McCrecry
Is n member of Il dry goods house firm in New
| York city.
Hon. William l.. Scott, the millionaire rail
road man of Erie, Pn., has hired the home
lately occupied by DR.. liruen, on Furrign
square, situated between the house OF the
Russian minister and that taken by Senator
Leland Stanford.
pretty church wedding was that OF Lieut.
Robert ~ Getty, L. :. A.. and Miss Cornella \
Colgate, ut the Church Of the Epiphlny, or
Wednesday evening. The bridesmaids 'wer,
Mis- sartOrl, of Philadelphia; Miss Getty, Mis-
MOsher, and Miss Whiting. The groomsmor
were lAents. Haynes, Salterlec, and Barrette
of the 3D. artillery, and Lieut.. Colwell, of tn,
navy. Lieut.. Ives WAS best man, and thI
ushers were S. Maddox, K, $. Chiffon, f. l.
Holmes, and Charles l.. McCawley. The CGrc
mOny was performed by the rector of thu
church, Dr. Giesy. Lieut.. and Mrs. Gctty hay,
started for the groom's western post, For
Lewis, Colorado
MIR. and Mrs. Samuel Aldrch Grocer, jr..wil
Twcnty.thrd street. Philadelphia, Pa nite
Nov, II. Mrs Grocer, as Msi Lulu Roo k veil
wns q society tnyOrte here.
Mrs. Garfield, 1t Is stated, Is writing n blOg
ruphy OF her husband.
The many friends of Hon. and Mrs Jane
q. Blaine will deeply regret their absence froa
the city this winter, Mr. lBlaine's home will
, | and Miss Abigail DOdge's rare wit aud spark
! ling humor, and the pleasant atmosphere q
comfort ana refinement withal, was one 0
the most hospita6lc, genial, and delightful Il
Washington.
Restrained from Building Wall.
+ A temporary restraining 'rder has heo
, granted by Justice IINgnCr In the case of Fanni
, T.. and Charles S. IIill against Michael b. Ha,
Q ! low, upon the former filing within five day
D an approved security for damages In the slr