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There has been somewhat abated ami
nation in social circles this week, like "a II
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on hidden reef before IL reacncd inc
broad, silent shore OF Lent. 1t is but fair
that but for the benefit of the uninitiated
7 sbo,,ld oVn,oin ,hot Tho shore above mon.
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uoned VIII DC snent lor the space Oh prop
ably five days, and then wearled human
nature, rested from her designations, will
unobtrusivelv return 10 n semi-demi frlyolity
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carene, fall TO tire dead level oil HOLY
| Week austeTity, and burst into high bloom
at Easter.
What with the large number of comfort
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"D,y osNioiisneu ieauins i"ii,iiies ~ MUSES.
cltner leaseu or owned Dy tnenl, Tue lnsplr-
ing presence OF Congress, ana our unr1valed,
paradisaical weather, we are assured OF
something IKE an hnglisn season Oh gayety
10 SET IN win the flowers tnat bloom IN tine
spring, IRA la.
| Two very lmportant society events arc
already projected forthe deleciaole season.
T Ig mIin , anu a., gI Ia Ra,u t parry ~
Salumet place ny the iauics OF tne uarnelu
hIospital m1anagementi ana tnen Mrs.
ousIice Flelu's Ietes, must tne green arcnes
OF what seems veritable DIT OF inc glorl-
hed garden OF boecacico, on Capltol Hill are
always looked forward 10 with longing
IN, yes, we snali nave an haster Iesuvai;
inc lorty Gays oi,peh,iten,,iial saekeIoUn apd
asnes VIII Drlng lorth Iruit Oh glauness;
| oapi.oI MI was merry anu KY on Won
uay. MIS- VIZ, rlelu, IN her spLenui,u nome, re-
ceivea ike q princess IN her rich robes OF
g0lu,emproiuereu Velyet. MIS-; Duuley
f1eld and MRS. smith were with her: Mrs.
lngalls, surrounded by tne graees OF sweet
aomesticlty, was pleasing sight 10 see.
MS: Springer was surrounuea py prl,naht
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mousse 70 glow. MIS- Ten. black, MIS-.
Eugene Field OF chicago, MIS-. Duiour, Mrs.
jules Guthrldge, Mrs. spriggs, aided and
Allotted by thegenial hostessand quartette
| OF pretty girls, made up a committee OF en-
tertainment that Is refreshment to both
| spirit and flesh. Mrs. Comstock, wife OF
Michigan member, received In her pleasant
| parlors, assisted by her daughters. Mrs.
| spooner, with Mrs. lIazleton, Mrs. Bragg,
and Mrs. Hopkins held another drawing
| room that was place difficult to retire
from. Mrs. Breckenridge, OF Arkansas, en-
throned amidst her household Lares and
Penates seemed the ideal typical American
I wife, the fit helpmeett of a man sitting IN
the grave. councils OF a great nation, to
! whom she is guide, philosopher, wife, and
friend. Mrs. Lore was surrounded by the
| grateful fragrance of flowers and trio OF
blooming maidens. Mrs. Blanchard, of
| Louisiana, with her cordial kinswoman, had
all the warm hospitality of the languid
south in their graceful manner of receiving
callers. The wife and daughter of Judge
Lowry, Of Indiana, formed an attractive re-
ceiving party.
In the evening the Misses Riggs gave q
pretty party, and Senator aud Mrs. Sher-
man, with Miss Julia Parsons, held their
Monday evening levee, and Miss Jennie
Sheriff. poured coffee. These series of re-
ceptions are the most remarkable success OF
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attract young people, they are attended by
the most exclusive of our resident people,
the entire diplomatic corps, and the wit,
brain, and beauty Of the congressional cir
Giles. The earnest prayer OF large ma
jority is that they may continue through
the season.
The charity ball was a unusual success
for the institution In whose name 1t is given.
The President and Miss Cleveland, accom-
panied by Miss Van Vechten and Mrs.
Kinney, Of Hartford, graced 1t with their
presence. Mrs. Ricketts,, Mrs. ID. Porter
Heap, Mrs. Lothrop Bradley, Mrs. Il, Gala
II. Smith, Mrs. Letter, and Mrs. s. NJ. Nc
CURE and Mr. y. V. Niles formed an
effective reception committee. Some OF
those present were Secretary and Mrs.
Whitney, Mrs. Villas, Mrs Lamont, Miss
Sheriff., Senator and Mrs. Henderson, Gen.
King, Mr.. Becerra, Miss Carter, Commodore
and Mrs. Harmony, Commodore and Mrs.
sicaId, MIR. and Mrs. II. A. Willard, Com
missioner and Mrs: Edmunds, Mrs, and Miss
brewster, HON. and Mrs and Miss Scranton,
Il MISS Lincoln, Mr.. Z. +. Dresser, Mr.. and
Mrs. Anthony Pollok, Mrs. selfridge, Hon.
and Mrs. Tucker and Miss Tucker, Lieut..
Reamey, Gen. and Mrs. Newton, Mr.. w.
II. Acklen, Miss Acklen, Mrs. Plnson, Hon.
and Mrs. Lewis Beach, Lieut.. Rucker, Maj.
Heap, Miss Daisy Ricketts,, Mr. L. q. Lei.
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. and Miss Noyes, Mr..
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Admiral Uphur Treasurer Jordan, Col. j.
NJ. Wilson, Mrs. Waller and Marshal and
Mrs. Wilson, Miss Mary Wilson, Senator
and Mrs. sabin.
There was marked animation among the
callers on Tuesday, both on account OF the
high wind and great number of pleasant
places open to the industrious rounder
Mrs. DIR. Lincoln gave pleasant entertain
ment to her sister, Mrs. .Newbold. Miss
Edes had as usual scores OF interesting peo'
pie about her, and Mrs. Edmunds, In hei
pretty rooms, dispensed q most gracious
hospitality, Judge and Mrs. james gave o
musicale, and Mrs. Cultivate, at the,Gram
Grey, saw herfriends. One OF the most cheer
est, delectable little hostessesi In this capital,
setin the fittest surrounding of gladstone