National Republican., 1885-10-31

III vogue lDl5 NeuI, ~ 10 prcuicVcu' iHo
black bread coffee, or beer, and some form
of the irrcpressible sausage is q much more
popular menu than the polite tea ana slice
Of lemon Of the conventional tea table. In
New York city revolution Is expected to
follow the adoption Of the Tcutonic bill of
fare at kettledrums, that is, large
attendance of men ut afternoon
duty to society New Workers
have hitherto wholly neglected. In this
happy city we. are under no necessity OF
making n special spraed OF eatables and
drinkables to draw men TO teas and other
afternoon social gatherings. The feature OF
Washington society that first strikes the
stranger as differing from that OF all other
cities is the prevalence of men who gladly
70 the visiting rounds. Due attention to
the amenities of polite society life, with all
its exactions, is one Of the most important
industries OF the capital, and be sure its
ranks are recruited from the noblest in the
land.
Driving In the country is not now at
tended by so gorgeous pageant OF color.
The fires of foliage burn not so brilliantly
as they did fortnight ago; they are rapidly
falling into the greys and browns Of their
final state-ashes. But the Rock creek re-
gion is always delightful, whether In the
bloom Of spring, the glory Of autumn, or in
the bracing neutral lights OF early winter:
powers that can accomplish IL, to purchase
the entire stretch for grand driving park.
II would be one Of the most famous, because
the most unique, parks in this world, upon
whose surface delectable drives are so num-
crous. The improvements, OF course, In
the event of its purchase by the govern
ment, should go forward slowly and with
caution. Indeed, the only change advisable
would be the bettering of the road beds and
tl,n Of hc ha nj
present seem admirably planned, and they
have the essential qualities assduously
sought by would-bc wits, that of
presenting sudden surprises and as
tonishing the beholder, disclosing
novel situations and combinations of
familiar and prosaic objects. The turns
are so sudden, and the curves so sharp, the
driver is upon the carriage advancing from
the opposite direction with not one moment
of warning. The drives are immensely pop
ular with our young society people. Rock
creek and its environments of bluffs and
hills and forest and stream should be Sc
cured for lovely and rare extension of the
boulevards of what is destined to be the
handsomest capital of the world. 1t Is rap
idly approaching the day when Washington
will be the wealthiest residence city in the
country. The center of art literature and
government, and what is there, IN the form
aces here, more potent than the fact OF
uurivaled driving facilities?
Other cities have felt the matrimonial
boom MS well as ours. Brides and their
newly made husbands are on their wedding
journeys all over the country. They ex-
hibit all the multifold tricks and tcmpers of
our common humanity and give a Joyous
diversion TO the monotony OF life en-
joyed by bell boys and parlor car pOrters.
Nvrit tar Nya n n
neighboring city this week. Going into the
hall Of the hotel found two chambermaids
holding their sides in conyulsions of laugh
ter. l inquired the cause Of their hilarity.
Both talking at once they told me a newly
married couple had arrived and that the
bride insisted on the clerk giving her a
separate room.
AT the Ivy City races last week Miss
Catherine Bayard, on several occasions
gave proof Of her superior skill as au
equestrienne by successfully putting hel
horse at the formidable looking hurdles that
dot the area in front of the grand stand.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Il. Rule will shortly
return from their wedding trip, and will
take up their residence at l43i street
They will be at home to their friends
Wednesday afternoon, Nov. ii, from 2 to
o'clock.
Mrs. Yarrow, wife of DIR. ii. G. Yarrow
Senator Dolph of Oregon, celebrated hi
ilftieth birthday the other day. Mrs. Dolpl
invited to dinner number OF their mos
intimate fiiends, and q most enjoyabl,
evening was spent at their handsome resi-
dence on Lafayette square.
Miss Andrews, of Ohio, is visiting Mrs
John A. Logan.
Mr.. Becerra, the minister from Brtlsl
| Columbia, has leased the handsome resi-
Mrs. Blaine is visiting her daughter, Mrs
| Col j. j. Coppinger, at Leavenworth, Kan
1t is rumored that Count Gyldenstolpe, /!
member OF tie Swedish legation here, WI
shortly marry Miss FLOOD, daughter o
the California millionaire.
Ex-President Arthur was present at I
| reception given to Canon Farrar in New
| YORK the other day. lie recently told
friend that he did not save cent OF tn,
100000 he received as salary while Presi
dent
Senator Camden, of West Virginia, ha
engaged apartments on III street. The sen
ator will shortly bring Ills wife and daughte
on, who VIII be an acquisition to Washing
ton society. -,.
The President has resolved TO revive
custom once prevalent at the white house
TO present a Duncn OF choice howers =
each bride who calls upon him. 1t VII
be delightful custom, but as the Pres
ident receives visits from ten TO twent!
bridal couples every day, we should say tina
II the custom should he carried out 1t will
prove pretty constant drain on the cor
seryatory stores.
Hon. sackville Vests youngest dauShte
| VIII make her debut THIS winter at larg
ball at the embassy similar TO the one giyel
last season 10 MISS tiora west.
Mrs Col. A. 5. Rockwill Will visit he
daughter, In Philadelphia, next month, an,
later VIII visit her sister Mrs. Gen, Gard, o
this city.
Col. Jerome Bonaparte and family will
soon return to the city. Their handsom
residence on X street is being put In orde
Tor their arrival
1t is said that Elihu Vedder, the Amerl
can artist, and nephew OF Col. A. Vedder
of this city, after residence of twcnt.