St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-12-13
WASHINGTON Cl1lT-CzaAr.

The first meeting OF the Happy GO
Lucky club was held on Thursday evening
at the residence of eX-Congresslnan Shella-
barger, on Seventh street. The following
program was rendered: Picking up the
pieces, morning in Mrs. Melton's apart
ments, Florence: Lord Dawlish, Mr.. Head:
Mrs. Melton, Miss Riddle. III jacob a
burIesque operetta in one act. jacob, Mr..
Hub Smith; Lucy Ann, Miss Alne Gibbs:
SOphronia, Miss Mary Shelabarger."
Gen. Henry Strong of Chicago and his
family have come to Washington for the
winter, and will prove valuable addition
to the social and literary circles OF the city.
Gen. Strong, who is man of great wealth
and who retired from active business some
years ago, says that Washington is the most
agreeable place in the country to live. and
will probably purchase or build residence
here.
The new Brazilian minister is at the Ar
lington hotel. His wife was noted. even in
Partisan society, in which she has mingled
much, for her exquisite taste in dress, great
social tact and varied accomplishments.
She has brought large wardrobe with her
to Washington and will probably be one of
the most elegantly attired Of the ladies who
will be seen in Washington this winter.
Among the many brilliant women who
viii figure in Washington society during the
coming winter will be Mrs. Martin, wife of
Hon. John NJ. Martin of Tuscaloosa, Ala.
She is a sister OF the gifted young Southern
poet. Samuel Minern Peck, and a daughter
OF Hon. E. w. Peck, eX-chief justice of
the supreme court of Alabama.
1t is stated that ex-senator Tabor of Col
OradO is rapidly dispoSing of his interests
in his mines and will in the near future
take up his residence in this city. He in
tends erecting. here one of the handsomest
residences in America, the cost of which
will not be less than $1,000, 900.
The National Rifles have made all the nee
essary arrangements for the social gayetes
of the present season. They intend giving
a dance every Saturday evening, Will three
regular at-homes will be held during the
winter.
1t was the intention of the Vice Presi-
dent and Mrs. Hendricks to spend their
winters in Washington even after his official
term had expired, and they intended buying
a house here. She will not, however, leave
indianapolis now.
Secretary Mannings youngest daughter,
who spent part of the early summer here
with her parents. may visit them this
winter, although she is yet in school. She
IS petite blonde.
Minister Jarvis writes from Rio Janeiro
TO an old friend that the ocean voyage and
change of climate has greatly improved
Mrs. Jarvis health. which had been deli
cate for more than year.
Mrs. Lippincott Grace Greenwood, on
her recent visit to America collected the
proof of all her short stories from the va
rious publishers, and will issue them bound
together at an early day.
Mrs. Rebecca Hart of Kentucky, accom-
panied by her daughter, Miss Susie Hart
will come to Washington after the HOLIDAYS
to spend the winter.
Hon. Joseph Rankin and family are at the
Ebbitt for the winter. Mr.. Rankin's friends
are quite happily surprised to see him look
ing SO well.
Senator Eustis and family have leased
for the season a house on Massachusetts
avenue. near Scott circle.
Senator Jackson and family are settled
for the season in their house, 1915 Vermont
avenue.
Senator E. l.. Watf all OF Mississippi is
at the Arlington until after the Christmas
holidays.
The Marquis de Podistad- Fernari will
shortly sail tor France to reJoin his family
al TAI.
Representative Hewitt of New York
will ike ROOMS at tie Metropolitan club
chambers
boa Cameron has rented the house corner
Eight emit efferSon place.
Miss Mary Lee, daughter of Gen. Lee.
has saIeu Ior tor,ugu. =