Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-11-07

OF the Russian order OF st. Anne, in token Of
her success at Prague as M0non LescauI
The old Carroll mansion, at the corner Of 18th
and F streets has been rented for the winter to
Mr.. and Mrs. Pell, of New York.
General and Mrs. Robert 8. Granger, who
usually spend at least q portion Of the winter
from here, but win probably come back for a
longer stay, later in the season, before returning
to their home in Ohio.
The granting of permit yesterday to Mr.. J.
on Rhode Island avenue, between 18th and
10th streets, will add another handsome resi-
dence to that very attractive locality. Although
been more rapid and marked than in that inn
mediate vicinity, the truth is that the region
including Thomas and Scott circles is physically
the very choicest part Of the city, and those
who are looking for the finest natural sites for
permanent homes in Washington are turning
residence now in course of completion for Mr..
George E. Lemon, on the south side of Massa-
chusetts avenue, between 14th and 18th
streets, and the handsome Improvements to be
made to the newly purchased house of Mr..
Stetson, nearly opposite, will both add to the
attractive appearance of that particular locality.
Madame Palmer-Nevada received few
friends after her concert here last Monday eve
her frank cordially. She reverses the rule
that distance lends enchantnent;" for,
though charming IL on the platform, she is more
She wore her 'sNaiad" dreSS-a lovely cOnceit
ties and festoons of sea-grasses Her hair worn
high, was fastened by a diamond comb (the
bridal gift OF her husband) and crowned with
an aigrette OF feathers, claSped by a Heur-de-lis
of diamonds. Her throat was bare but on her
eorsage was the exquisite pendant, which COM
memorates her success in the "Perle du Bresil."
1t is large shell composed of diamonds with
golden Tyre at the apex, from the center of
which hangs superb pear-shaped pearl. The
Mrs. John ". MacRey' With the DAINTY sent.
meEt, "a pearl to The Pearl"
In reply to an inquiry about our Washington
Songstress, Miss Mary Johnston, Madame Ne
yada said: ''She creates the role of Lakme in
Rome on the 18th of December, and she is GER
tain to succeed, for she has marvellous voice
artist illustrates Madame Nevadas freedom
from professional tealousy-one of her most
winning traits.
1t will be pleasant information to that part
of Washington society which does not exist for
frivolity alone that measures are being per-
fected to have Mr.. f c. Messer deliver q lee
ture on art previous TO his departure for Europe
knowledge Of some Of bis friends that such an a
discourse had been prepared by him some time
and sI had
such character that the public, or at least that
portion of it interested in esthetic and INTEL
of it. Accordingly the steps above Indicated
have been taken, and we are able to say that
the lecture will be given in the course of the
18th inst. The Art Students league has take e
the matter In hand, and 1t may be said, in fact,
that the affair will take place under the
no effort to make 1t a complete success in every
respect. Than Mr.. Messer there is no one in
Washington more competent to treat the theme
he has chosen in an intelligent and entertain
have = most delightful intellectual treat in
store.
Mr.. and Mrs. g. " Niles have given much
f}r,,a md hie SSH, n c,ll
improvement Of their residence on l street, and
when they are once well rid Of the workmen it
ishment The relations Of Mr. and MRS e Nes
with some of the members Of the present
administration are such that they are likely to
the coming season, and it was doubtless with
this probability in view as well as with refer
ence to the needs and inclinations of them
house have been made. They expect to get
comfortably settled again at an early day.
Passengers by recent steamer from Europe
profess to have found great relief in sea sick
ness by the use OF a remedy prescribed by one
OF their fellows. Mr.. Henry F. Gillig of the well
known and much esteemed MISUNDERSTANDING
in Europe. AS 1t would not seem to be a wholly
disagreeable compound, It Is given here for the
benefit of any readers of THE STAR who may
be intending voyagers during the Indictment
champagne, three-fourths of q wine glass of the
finest cognac, small wine glass full of prunelie,
French cordial; One-half q wine glass Of ami
juice OF one-half a lemon, three or four oranges
cut up into small pieces. Add plenty of ice,
and take a wine glass full at dose.
The wife Of ex-Representative Alexander
Mitchell of Milwaukee recently gave a notable
entertainment in that city in the form of a
"POmpadour Luncheon" in honor of her daugh-
ter Mrs. John L. Mitchell Twenty-six ladies
attended the entertainment, which was at once
most unique, elaborate and picturesque. Lun-
cheon was served in the dining-room, two Ia
bles being set for the guests. The table decora-
lions were in pink and blue, and in response to
request which had been conveyed in the invi-
tations the guests were attired in toilettes har-
Some of the costumes were very elaborate, and
all were very tasteful and effective. A very
quaint effect was given TO the picture by the
manner in which the ladies wore their hair-a la
Pompddour-that is, dressed high, over q cush-
ion, and powdered. The table linen was en-
pink ribbons were run through the open work
and tied In bows at intervals of twelve inches.
The china and glass services, which were
brought from New York especially for the occa-
sion, were exquisite in shape and color, every
thing. from the first course to the finger bowls,
the stickbread, the candies. were tied with rib
bOns of the same delicate cOlorS. The favOrs
were hand-patnted and fastened with blue rib
bons to tiny white satin napkins. They came
were punches Of pink roses which were laid at
every plate. Upon each table, as center piece,
stood bonbon holder, resembling q bouquet
OF pink roses, peOnies and China asters. Upon
opening the lids Of these flowers there were DIE
closed pink and blue bonbons, each containing
act OF opening.
The Democratic Victory I'm New York.
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