Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-01-29
SOCIETY,".

perfect garden OF tropical, floral exotics The
marine band, as usual, dscoursed excellent music,
anu the Presidents appearance among his guests
was announced by The air or Hail TO the Chief -
About eight O'Clock the guests proceeded to the
state dinlns-room the Pre- dent leading, with Wis
countess NuJleiraS- The Portuguese minister. Wis
c)unt NGgueiraS whose position dean OF the dip
lcmatic corps entities him 10 the distinction OF
first place upon all occasions OF formal cere-
mony. came hex, with Mrs McElroy. The others
then fol lowed-the Secretary Of State with
MIS-. de Struve; Minister West with Mrs. Freliny-
huysen the Austrian minister with Mrs. Carter,
vile OF the Hawaiian Minister: the French Minis
ter with Mrs. A. e. Curtin; the Swiss Minister with
NINE. Romero, OF Mexico; the Argentine Minister
with Countess ATschot, of Belgium; the Spanish
Minister with Miss west the Turkish Minister
and Mrs NewbOld: the German Minister and Miss
and Miss Lucy Frclinghuysen: the Colombian Min
lster and Miss sharp, of Kingston, N T.. the Rus
sian Minister and Nine Domingues; the Hawaiian
minister and Mrs j. +. Miller, the Charges des Az
flares, OF Belgium, China Mexico Peru. Brazil VEN
ezue,a, and Sweden; S.nator J. +. Miller. Repre-
sentative Curtin and the Netherlands Minister. 1t
VIII thus be seen that some OF the prominent gen.
t!emen and ladies OF the corps were absent,
some OF them being out of the city. The
was most handsomely decorated, q nina
ture lake represented throughout the centre
or the table with plants and flowers gracefully
While little islands dotted the lake here and there
over the immediate centre OF the table was pa
ylion three feet high and six feet long, formed OF
flowers representing the changing garden OF Baby
lon, the ends OF the table being garnished with
most beautiful flowers. At each lady'S plate was
placed magnificent corsage bouquet of exquisite
roses, tied with deiIcatey tinted ribbon and at the
gentlemen's plates were botonniers OF bon sene
buds The dinner was n sumptuous one, COM
priSlng the rareSt OF deiicacieS. and the occasion
was, In every respect, worthy Of the host and his
distinguished guests.
The german OF the Wednesday club at Marinis
hall last evening, was very handsome entertain
society people in the city. Mrs. John Davis acted
as hostess, receiving the guests with that easy,
pleasant grace that has made her SO popular I'm
WASHINGTON society. The german WAS led by Mr..
Allan tombstone and Mrs. Horace Ielyar. OF the
British legation, and the figures were both novel
and entertaining.
Despite the cold and windy weather OF yester-
DAY, many ladies received very large numbers OF
callers, and the receptions OF the Cabinet ladies
were even more largely attended than usual. Mrs.
Brewster, who received great many party callers
In consequence OF her handsome card reception OF
Monday night, was assisted by her daughter, Mrs.
Rooms, who will return to Philadelphia on Satur-
day. Mrs Dunbar Price, Miss Lulu Rockwell and
other ladies, and the house constantly crowded
during the afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bancroft Davis gave another OF their
at homes last evening, which was attended by
large number OF guests. The rich toilets OF the
ladies' In the brilliant parlOTs made a beautiful
SCENE, and the occasion was one OF most delightful
enjoyment.
Tie annual ball of the Argo Literary Club at
Abners hall last evening wgs a very delightful one
in by over two hundred of their friends
and acquaiatanceS. The hall was in good condi-
ton for dancing and the music excellent. At mid
night fine supper was served. after which the pro-
gram OF dancing was resumed and kept up till late
hour.
Invitations have been issued by Mrs S. V. Niles
and Miss Niles for a reception and tea from four TO
seven O'Clock next Wednesday.
FUNERAL OF CHARLES j. NOHE.-The funeral Of
the late Charles j. NOhP son OF MT Chas F. Nohe
who for the past two years had been In the employ
1f THE STAR office, took place this morning, and III"
arge attendance of sympathizing frieIlns,
STAR Office, the New York Associated Press
,tfice and various others. testified to the
Ugh esteem In which he Was held. The remains were
AIKEN TO st. Patrick5 @, urch. Messrs. Frank Man
gun, H. Brooks, Joseph Gibson, j. Brooks, Ambrose
Shaf1er and August Schwakopp being the pail
De6erS. The services were conducted by Rev.
Father Thomas, who paid hitting tribute to the
memory OF the deceased. The cOrtege proceeded
10 ST. Mary's Cemetery, on Lincoln Avenue. where
he lnterment was made.
DEATH AT THE AGE OF lU1 YEARs.-Rebecca john
son. coCred..d died at tie Washington aims house
afternoon OF old age. She was 1C7 years
Id She had been In this asylum about two years,
having come from Georgetown She was originally
slave in Alexandria county, Va, where her owner
he civil war In 1869. She knew Gen. Washington
md had seen him after being % years old. when he
he'd. Her two granddaughters, now Old women,
IRE living In Georgetown, and have been In the
habit OIL Visiting her OF late.
SPOILED TIE ATTORNEY GENERALS PLAcoUE.-On
eral Brewster. where reception was in progress,
oot.n1n named John Thornton, In the employ OF
Ju ige Jordan, gave some trouble. he entered the
hallway aid being requested TO leave, declined,
md. Knocking over number OF hats, he ran his
hand over u marble PLAGUE and Smearcd IL with
blood Officers Cunningham and KIRBY were called
ard with some trouble put him out. This morning
ne was charged with diSorderly conduct In the
Police Court and stated that the officers hurt his
inger, causing iL TO bleed, and the blood got on the
5tatuary accidentally. The court imposed fine Of
3.
nenan, the well-knOwn Commander or the Dis
tricL OF Columbia artillery, who. as stated in The
STAR last evening, died suddenly yesterday morn
ng at his residence on street between 4th and
jth streets northwest was a native OF Germany,
and 81 years Old. Early 10 the late war he became
attached 20 New York German regiment as adju-
Lant, and at one time had command OF a battery.
At Tie close OF the war he settled here and was for
a time Il clerk In the Treasury department. He was
q highly educated man, civil engineer by profess
sion. and for some time conducted private school
He gave much OF his time TO interesting and IN
young men in military affairs, and en-
He was member OF the c. A. K, and his funeral
viii take place from q. A. X hail. corner of eth and
J. streets, TO morrow at o'clock.
MARRIAGE IICENSES.-Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk OF the court to James Ii.
SSh and Flora COckref, both OF Faruuier county,
Va james burnett and Mary Virgins; james A.
or Prince George county. Nd, and Mamie
f. Trice, Of Richmond, Va
Affairs in West WashingOn.
FELL AND BROKE Ills ARA.-While c. s. WEIGH,
ESQ.,, eX-mayOr of Georgetown, who lives at the
corner OF Goth street and DumbartOl avenue was
crossing street at the OF Both street yeSter
day afternoon he slipped and fell, breaking both
bones OF his right arm Mr.. WEIGH was trying TO
avoid q team which was being rapidly driven down