National Republican., 1885-03-04
WASHINGTON SOCIETY.
A Few Stray Items OF Social Interest
Picked Up In the Rush.

Picked Up In the Rush.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. Y. Letter have as their
guests this week Mrs. John Tyler, Of
Virginia, widow Of President Tyler, and
Col. and Mrs. William +. Villas, OF Wis.
consin. Mr.. Letter has long been n lead.
ing member in the democratic ranks at
Chicago, and Col. Villas and he are fellow
members of tho Iroquois Club of that city.
Mr.. Letter Is the tenant of Mr.. Blaine's
costly mansion on Dupont Circle, and 1t
was the irony of fate that made that
house tho scene of the first democratic
social gathering of tho week. Monday
night dinner party was given and yes
torday afternoon between two and three
hundred people passed through tho hand
some doors on which tho monogram ~.
q. b." Is so prominently cut TO pay
respects to the trio of ladies and con-
gratulate one another in this season of
democratic rejoicing. Mrs. Letter re-
ceived in rich toilet Of black satin shot
with fine gold threads, with petticoat of
yellow satin. Mrs. Tyler wore black
satin, the lace at the pointed mock caught
with piu set with a miniature portrait
Of President Tyler. Mrs. Villas wore
black silk with front Of jettcd lace, and
ornaments of fine diamonds. These
ladies received in tho middle parlor Of
the mansion, n room furnished with
many rich and exquisite bits of carved
and antique furniture, the walls hung
with paintings by Cabanel, Millet, aud
Gerome, aud tho room further enriched
with raro treasures in bronzes aud
ceramics.
In tho dining room Miss Nicholas, of
Rtnh hfnnn1. NJ Maunira ~ L. al nI
Miss Dora Miller, of California, presided
over the large tea table, which boro, as a
central ornament, large basket OF
Jncqueminot roses. Many dainty and
tempting dishes were set upon the pol
ished mahogany board, and the company
gathered about It. Col. Villas, being en-
gagged at tho Arlington in consultation
with Mr.. Cleveland and various commit
teemen at tho Arlington, did not join the
company until quite late. Among those
present were: Mrs. Hoadly. of Ohio; Prof.
| Everett; tho Russian minister, and Nine.
de Struve; the French minister, tho Ger
man minister, with Count Leyden and
Baron Sternburg; Senior Dominguez and
the Misses Dominguoz; Mrs. McPherson,
Mrs. Hawley, Mrs. MacAllistor Laughton,
Mrs. Ferris, Miss Guy, Mrs Anderson,
Mrs. Nordhoh, Mrs. Miller, Miss Suzanne
Bancroft, Mrs. Eugene Schuyler. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Angel, Miss Megee, Mrs. and Miss
Foster, Mrs. Hooker, Mrs. Carlisle
Mrs. Sewer, Mrs. and Miss Brown, the
Portuguese minister and Viscountess No.
gueras and many others.
There was an impromptu reception ai
| the white house on Monday evening
about soventy-five of the Presidentt
| friends and social acquaintances calling
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dress, aud the affair wore quito brilliant
aspect, and was much enjoyed by all.
After tho justices of the supreme court
| had called in their robes to take forma
leave of President Arthur yesterday after
noon, and the last cabinet meeting hat
been held, the President received til,
members of tho diplomatic corps. Many
Of the foreigners were greatly affected o
this leavetaking, an6 several were moyeI
to tears.
Mrs. L. B. Weston and niece, Miss Yves
sells, of New York, are guests of Mrs
Mattoon, at 2009 Massachusetts, avenue.
Mr. aud Mrs. Barnes entertained Mis-
NewComb and few friends on Monday
evening.
A pleasant musicale was given at tn
residence of Mr.. William Hutchinson, ol
n street, between Fourteenth aud FIJI
teenth streets, Monday night, which wa
enjoyed by fashionable audience. in
Guiding many visitors. There were som
very pretty numbers, including selection
by Miss Eva Mills, Miss Alice Hutchin
son, Mr.. George A. Provost, Mrs. Bos
and her 7.year old daughter. c. X. Dear
Mrs. j. L. Brackett, Mrs. j. q. Mills, Mif
Mamie Simons, Miss Kate N. Scott, MI
Alexander, and others. An excellent re
past was served at the conclusion OF th
concert.