National Republican., 1885-12-19

wife. During their residence in Washing
ION VI. dc struve entertained very hand
scmely, and Nine. de Stiuye was a con.
spieuous figure at all social and charitable
gatherings.
The popular French minister, NJ. Rous-
Tan, u is understood, has been appointed
governor general Of Tunis, and wifi soon
present his letters OF recall. The French
minister is exceedingly fond OF society, Is
wealthy, handsome, cultured, and a bach
elor. lie Is universal favorite among the
iadles, and his place will be very hard to flll.
ne English legation has received an ad-
ution IN The shape of n new secretary, who
VIII assist Mr.. lIelyar In the discharge of
ms onerous duties. Mrs. 1Ielyar continues
10 ne the beauty OF the corps She is tall,
wen propoftioned, with an abundance of
light hair, and eyes Of the rare color that
might be termed violet. One OF Mrs Hell
yars chief attractions is her complexion. f.
is aa clear and beautifully tinted as a
childs. Late hours and an incessant at
tendance upon balls, dinners, and recep-
tions DO not seem to have affected IL at
al. This Is due In part to the regular exer-
else that MIS-. 1Ielyar takes like most
English ladies', she is very fond of walking'
ana each day, rain or shine, she may be
seen upon the avenue. During the winter
Mr.. and Mrs. Helyar will give several
handsome entertainments at their residence
on Rhode Island avenue.
number of young ladies will make
their debut into society this winter. Among
them VIII be Mics Eustis, the daughter OF
tnc senator from Louisiana. Miss Eustis
is typical southorner. She is of medium
height, with slender, graceful figure, dark
mar, and very expressive brown eyes,
haNing spent number Of years In Paris,
Mhefe she was partially educated Miss
Eustls mas al the viyaoity of Parisinn,
She is totally unaffected, and is as agree
able In conversation rs she is striking in ap-
peaienee. She will undoubtedly be very
popular socially.
Miss Morgan, the daughter of Mr.. d. p
Morgan, the wealthy New Yorker who pur-
chased Senator Don Cameron's residence.
on Sixteenth street and Massachusetts, ave.
nue., is very fond Of driving. Every after
noon she takes long drive In n sort of dog
cart, attended by groom. No lady who
mas nved in Washington recently, with the
exception Of Nine. de Struve, seems more
expert In handling the reins. Mrs. and
Miss Morgan have completed the internal
decorations OF their house, which are ms
unique as they are beautiful, and will re-
ceive their friends every Monday afternoon.
MIS- sherman, who now ranks officially
next TO Miss Cleveland In social prominence.
mas not as yet decided when she will COM
mence her weekly receptions. It is pre-
semed that with the exception of the wives
ol the justices OF the Supreme Court, who
receive ON Monday, the receptions Of the
oilelals OF the government will not COM
mence until after the Christmas holidays
ihere is no more gracious hostess in Wash
lngton than Mrs. Sherman, and she Ia ad-
mirably fitted by long experience and init
mate acquaintance with public affairs to
ulecGarge the many responsible social du-
ties that will devolve upon her.
No opera troupe that has visited Wash
lngton for years has attracted larger or more
distinguished audiences than the German
,hn inaNa company that has been playing at
The New National during the week. Dlplo-
mates, congressman, and society leaders
have all been represented In the delighted
audiences. The success that the company
mas met with only goes to show that WASH
lngton appreciates good music and acting,
ana will pay literally for them.