The Washington times., 1894-11-12
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DOINGS.

There are all sorts and conditions OF rea-
sons why people build houses in Washington
as elsewhere. Generally speaking 1t is either
for the purpose OF occupation or investment.
Occasionally, however, it is for reasons en-
tirely outside of either of these considera-
tions. A woman we'll known in the most
fashionable circles in this city has certainly
added an important link to the long chain OF
unlooked-for reasons in this respect. She has
recently completed and now occupies a fine
English basement house, which she solely as
serts TO her friends was begun, continued, and
ended for the purpose of pleasing her cat.
For some occult reason. so far not diyulged
in the strictest confidence to her most inti-
mate friends, she OWNED that the cat upon
which her affections are centered was not re-
ceivlng the requisite amount of sunshine
when basking in his fayorite place at the front
cellar window. and that further the valued
animal would have his basking proclivities
gratified in u seemly manner by the erection
OF a new house built with an English base
ment for his especial benefit. Just in what
part in these arrangements her pet dog fig
ures does not transpire. but 1t is TO be hoped
he concurs so that he will not rise up at some
future time in a state OF offended canine dig
nifty aud demand the addition Of some archi-
tectural monstrosity wholly and solely for his
delectation.
Mrs. Tom L. johnson has been back in
Washington for some little time past getting
her house Oh Mcpherson Square ready Tor the
winter. The fact that Representative john
son Will not return to Congress after the close
OF his present term is "A source OF genuine re-
greet to Washington society. Mrs. Johnson
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home in the haDpiest sense of the word,
and by her cordial manner and pleasant
fashion of entertaining drew about her a
charming coterie of friends. who will one and
all miss her from the social gatherings upon
here departure from Washington.
Mrs. Bellamy Storer has returned to Wash
iDgton and is settled il her house for the
season.
Mrs. Robley D. Evans. accompanied by her
two daughters, after visit 10 Capt. Evans in
New York, has returned to Fortress Monroe.
Capt. and Mrs. John Pullman have re-
| turned 10 Fortress Monroe after visit to
their children, who are ar school in George
town.
Mr. Joseph W. Reinhart ,ex- president of the
Atchison, Topeka and Sante Fe Road, was in
Washington for short visit last week, ami on
Saturday went to Baltimore to visit the horse
show.
Miss Fay is the guest of Lieut.. and Mrs.
Pendleton at the Marine Barracks.
Mrs. Miller, wife OF Col. Marcus P. Miller,
is in Washington for a visit To Capt. and Mrs.
Crosby p. Miller. At the conclusion OF her
visit here Mrs. Miller will 20 TO Fort Hamil-
sas., 4 I,.. L...
Gently detailed there for duty. Col. and Mrs.
Miller have been for the past six years at Fort
Monroe and the order detailing COL Miller
elsewhere has caused general regret at that
place. week since a reception was ten
dered them by blr. and Mrs Greenough at
the quarters of Capt. Ct. q. GreenouRh, OF the
Fourth Artillery. On that occasion the en-
tire garrison turned out TO do them honor and
expressions of regret were general that the
pleasant friendships formed during their stay
were TO be broken in great measure by the
change of station.
Paymaster Michler, U. S. N, has returned
! from visit to Atlantic City.
| Miss Alice Jenkins. daughter OF the late
Admiral Jenkins, has gone 10 Charleston, S.
| c., TO spend the winter with friends.
| Mr. and Mrs Don NJ Dickinson were the
! guests Of honor at d dinner given on Satur-
! day by Surg. Gen. and Mrs. Sternberg.
The marriage OF Miss Louise Bradford, sis
/ ter-in-law of Commander CrowninshIeld. L..
/ S. ~, to Mr.. J. Parker Yarnum, of Rochester,
/ n. y. will take place early in January. The
ceremony will be in New York city.
! Mrs. Wilson, wife of Gen. Thomas Wilson,
/ Z. s. A.. is visiting her brother, Mr.. David
/ Rittenhouse, at his home, No. 1907 Twenty
/ eighth street.
Col. and Mrs. John Upham arrived at the
Arlington early in the past week.
/ Capt. John Miller. OF the Army, retired, has
I taken apartments for his family at the Rich
mond for the winter.
Capt James A. Snyder. L. S. A., has
moved to No. 1927 De Sales street.