Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-03

Notes Of Interest About well-Known People
Engagements and HOMECOMING.
An interesting social event Of the visit Of
the Brazilian squadron took place at the Ar
lington Hotel last night. when the Brazilian
admiral gave dinner of 100 covers to the gov
eminent officials and others Who have paid him
like courtesies here. The dining room in the
new annex was profusely decked with tropical
plants and bioomed like a rose garden with the
American besuty, La France and Lady Water
vile varieties. At each cover was laid
q single orchid. The table was laid
in the form Of hollow square and
in the center was mass of flowers and foliage.
Admiral Balthazar de Silviera received his
guests in the large reception room OF this
suite and at o'clock escorted Vice President
Morton to the head Of the table and placed him
at his right hand. On his left was Speaker
Reed. Opposite the host was Senior Valents,
the Brazilian minister, with Secretary Blaine
on his right and Secretary Tracy on his other
hand. In the center Of the west side was
Capt: Carlos de Noronha, with Secretary
Window and Attorney General Miller
Capt. J. de Noronha, with Secretary Noble and
Secretary Rusk on either side Of him. The
Franklin, Gen. Greedy, Lieut.. Mattox. Commo-
dore Skerret. Capt. Sicard, Senator Sherman, Mr..
Xavier, Col Remey, Capt. Taylor, Mr.. Jas. O..
Blaine, jr., Lieut. Coles, Lieut.. Mendonca.
Admiral Gherardi, Mr.. ds Costa, Gen.
Capt FaFaahns Mr. Appehy Dr.
farland, Col: Haywood. Maj. J. N. Carson,
Lieut.. Paul. Mr.. Boutelle, Gen. Carey.
Commodore Folger, Commodore Greer,
Mr.. s. A. Brown, Pnymaster Stewart,
Mr.. Ferrsira, DR.. Wells, Mr.. J. NJ. Wilson,
Commodore ONein. Mr.. Hughes. Lieut.. An
GEN. Vincent, Lieut. Sodrock, Surgeon General
Brown, Mr.. Worthington, Secretary Solely,
Gen. Benet, Dr.. Silva Lima, Commandment
Wilson. Mr.. r. Smith, Mr.. Dickens, Secretary
Moore, Gen. Parke, Engineer Willard, Chief
Engineer Melville, Mr.. J. A. Baber. Lieut.. de
Lieut.. Bsrros, Capt. Dewy, Mr.. johnson, Mr..
W. Bliss and Lieut. Staunton. Secretary Blaine
responded to the toast, the President of the
United States. Gen. Schofeld responded to
the army and navy Of the United States and
the host OF the evening responded to the army
upon the cordial relations of the republics of
the United States and Brazil and Minister Va
lente closed the speaking in a few remarks re-
turning thanks for the kindly reception given
the brazilian officers. The company rose ct
10 o'clock.
Gen. Schofeld, who with his household has
been in mourning retirement for the death Of
Mrs. Schofeld, which occurred two years ago,
will this season open his house, No. 1924 Con-
Andrews, the generals daughter, will preside
over all social events there. Mrs. Andrews yes
terday was at home to callers, and il WAS very
pleasant there for the numerous visitors. Mrs.
Andrews will keep the Tuesdays in this month
at home. Lieut.. Andrews. the son-in-law OF
Con. Schofeld, is member Of his staff.
Mrs. Ross Thompson has returned from &
her friends on Wednesdays this month at her
residence, No. 1925 o street Miss Ida Thomp.
son is in New York city at present.
Mrs. John Mullan and her dcbutante daugh
ter, Miss May Mullan, went over to Baltimore
yesterday. A tea will be given there this after.
noon in honor Of Miss Mulan.
Mrs. Ernst and the Misses Ernst have re.
turned to the city and ara again at No. Du.
pont circle. Mrs. Ernsts friends will learn
with regret that she is not strong enough Il
make visits this season.
Representative and Mrs. Chas. c. Townsend
are at the Elsemerc, on H street, for the session
Miss Juliette Townsend, who was fayorits
belle In congressional circles last year was mar
ried on Thanksgiving day to Mr.. +. G. Barker
at her home in New Brighton, Pa, where she
now resides.
Mrs. r. J. C. Walker Of Philadelphia, who has
SO many friends in this city. will arrive mex,
week for Miss Potts wedding. Mrs. Walker
with party Of friends, will have Judge En-
brys house, No. 1920 street, for the week
Mrs. Coppenbergen will be one of the party.
Miss Augusta Wilson, the adopted daughte,
of Col. and Mrs. John NJ. Wilson. of West Point
has announced her engagement to Lieut.
Brooks. The marriage will be celebrated In
the early summer.
Senator and Mrs. Dixon have arrived in ths
city from Westerly, RI, and are at the Hote
Arno for the winter.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene F. Robinson have re
turned from their wedding journey and viii
receive their friends on Thursdays after tn,
4th instant at their coy new home, COS {
street northwest.
The home of Mrs. Shekell, No. 71s 7th stree
southwest, was last evening the scene of 6
pretty gathering, it being her daughter Julia
tenth birthnight. Among he many little one,
present were Clarinda Trueworthy. Morgan
Isham, Mary Elmore, Frank j. Hansen. Mary
Smoot. Harvey and Joe Supplee, Ebin and
Katie Faunce, Harry Brooke, Will Law and
Jim Rock. Blanche and Leonie Wood Elsie
Bunting. All Gheen, George Chartre and Harry
SeaInore. Annie Sangston, Maud Dowell. BERTHE
Bowler, Rem Herbert, Flora Beach, W. Viii.
lialns and Bertha Block. The presents were
numerous and pretty.
Judge and Mrs. E. F. Bingham have taken a
house on Washington circle, No. 22l3, and will
have with them during the winter their daugh.
tiers, Miss Bingham and Mrs. Patton, and will
be at home as usual on Mondays.
Mrs. ]. H. lamar and Miss Martha Finly OF
Elkten, Md, are with Mrs. A. l.. Barber at the
Belmont. Thursday afternoon between 3 and
Mrs. Barber invites all the children who
have loved elsie" as maid, wife, widow and
grandmother to call upon Miss Finly.
The regular Saturday evening reunion of the
National Rifles for this week will be postponed
owing to the music hail being occupied by the
carnival Of nations of the Women Relief Corps
G. A. II.
Miss Mary p. Nimmo and Miss Belle c.
Nimmo have taken apartments at the Hotel
Arno for the winter.
Hon. and Mrs. J. D. Taylor Of Ohio, Hon
Nelson Dingloy. jr., and family and Senator
and Mrs. Vim. +. Frye Of Maine, Hon. W. s.
Holman and family Of Indiana, Hon. and Mrs
E. B. Post of Illinois. Hon. and Mrs. ]. S.
Sherman and Hon. ]. s. Ketcham Of New York
Hon. ]. P. Deliver Of Iowa, Hon. Chas. E. Rus.
sell of Connecticut, Hon. J. H. Sweeney and
Hon. John +. Lacey of Iowa are quartered a,
the Hamilton House for the winter.
SHOOTING STARS.
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