National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-12-26

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This gracious Christmastide is appropri-
atoly largely given over to the entertain
ment Of children. The nurseries and school
rooms are not large enough to contain, they
have overnowed into the drawingroom, and
young peoples parties, the principal social
events looked for the remaining days Of the
year. 1t is well this is so, for to many peo-
pie the holidays, like all anniversaries,
bring saddening memories Of beloved ones
who used TO make the day one of Joy, and
who arc far distant or have long since
passed from earth. 1t is fitting, then, that
the Young folk whose skies are all blue
should occupy the scene, and that their ell
ders should have hands and hearts employed
in minstering to their pleasure. Then the
poor We have always, and contributing
| to their comforts, whether through or.
| ganized charities, or by personal prl-
vate methods, such as dear Charles
| Dickens, who was the very incarnation
| Of the Christmas spirit, loved to par
| ticipate and to write about, Is the balm OF
| Gilead that heals many bereaved souls. IL
| Is not amiss here to remind everybody not
| 10 forget the postmon, the carriers, who
have so laboriously carried their increased
| burdens from house TO house, carrying
| cheer from far-away homes with eyer-cheer-
| full countenances. Let each household not
forget to give token Of appreciation to its
| particular postman, and the whole service
| will unanimously remember no more the
aching arms Of the past fortnight.
The President and Miss Cleveland spent
Christmas quietly at the white house. The
house was closed to casual visitors, and
| there were no invited guests at the board.
The black draperles hung from the pillars
and posts and railing. The day was one OF
peace and quiet to people in public and
private life alike.
Mrs Manning and Mrs. Fairchild were
out making calls on Thursday.
Hon. Chas. Hardinge, Of London, the new
junior second secretary at the British lega'
ton, is worthy scion OF the fine old fam
| lily whose name he bears.
Miss Mary Manning is home from her
Newburg school for the holidays. Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Delahanty, Of Albany, are also
the guests Of Secretary and Mrs. Manning
Mrs. Delahanty is the Secretary's daugh
ter.
Mrs. Whitney contributed $25 to the
funds of the tea table of the Garfield Kettle
drum last week. The managers had in
vited Mrs. Whitney to assist In that depart
ment, but she was unable TO comply with
their wishes as she was in New York city
Mr. Helyar paid 50 for the first cup of tea
sold on Tuesday evening,
Speaker and Mrs, Carlisle ate their Christ
mas turkey at the Riggs House.
Gen. Sheridan spent the day at home
with his family and enjoyed the enjoyment
of the little ones In their Christmas tree.
Mrs. Helyar was notably handsome
amoDge the fair women ut the cotillon at
Demonicos, New York city, on Monday
night, In ball dress Of yellow tulle, gar
nished with sheaves of golden wheat. Mrs
ITelyar has since returned to this city.
Mrs. Logan spent n few days in New
York city early in the week, returning
home on Thursday. Mr.. Manning LogaI
spent Christmas at home, going back to New
York In the evening.
The Gridiron Club will hold its MONTH
reunion at Welcker's tonight.
Miss Virgie Niles, who has been danger
ously Ill all the week, is likely to recover
Mrs. John II. Mclean gave luncheon
party TO few ladies on Wednesday.
Mrs. Gen. ITazen held her first reception
OF the season on Tuesday afternoon, whic
is the regular day for sat homes' on
street.
Mrs. Biddle and the Misses Biddlc held
large card reception at their home, 1900
street, on Tuesday afternoon, from 4 to I.
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