Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-30
AT FAUQUIER SPRINGS.
A Brilliant Gcrmaa In Which Many
Washingtonians Figured.
Of TEE Evrxrxs srAa.

a Brilliant German In Which Many
WashingtoniaDs Figured.
corresponasacs of TEE Evr.us srAa.
FApoprrn SULPHUR SrAISos. August g.
The private german given last night by Mrs.
Mills to the young ladies in the hotel proved to
be the prettiest and most thoroughly enjoy
able Of The many pleasant events that have
taken place here tins season. The german was
led by Mr.. John Semmes OF Warrenton with
MISS Bsvexidge Of Washington. Who looked
very charming in . lovely toilet Of lavender
crepe. Miss Beveridee 10 q beautiful dancer
and has very attractive manners besides. which
have won for her . host Of friends
during her visit here. Other couples
Who took part were Miss Rose Tracy Of
New York, in blue tulIe over silk. and DIR.
Shirley Carter of Warrenton; Miss Adele Tracy
OF New York, in turquoise silk with Persian
trimmings, and Mr.. Jno. Gaines OF warrepton;
Miss Praii Of Washington. in green silk net with
velvet waist. and Mr.. Jno. wyer OF Warrentop;
Miss Powell Of Baltimore. in black net over silk
and MarechL Mel roses, with Mr.. Barker of
England; Miss Mills OF Washington. in an ex-
quisite shade Of pink silk, with Mr.. Horner OF
Warrenton; Miss Branps Of Baltimore. in
pink silk and gauze, with Mr.. Davis OF War
renton; Mrs. Hardy. In very striking and be-
coming gown of red silk and tulle with woven
poIueI Vi eolO Shippers 10 matCl, Win her
husband, Mr.. Chas. Hardy of Norfolk, Va The
two were considered one of the handsomest
couples on the floor. Mrs. Macomb of
Washington, in black net with velvet waist
danced with Mr.. Payne of Warrepton; Miss
Papy OF Savannah, in yellow silk and black
trimmings, with Mr.. Foster Gaines OF Warren
ton; Miss de Mitkiswicz of Washington. in
light blue tulle and Mr.. Spilman of warrenton;
Miss Yates Of Washington, in pink tulle, with
Mr. Smith OF warrenton. Miss Lamar Of
Alabama, in white embroidered.mull, with Mr..
Ridgeway OF Baltimore. and Miss Coffin of
Washington, who has been much admired
during her stay here, in cream net and silk,
with Mr.. Charlie Semmes of Warrenton Others
present were Mrs Senator Butler of South Car
olina. in lavender silk under black lace; Mr..
and Mrs. Tracy of New York the latter IN
black lace aud diamonds; Mrs. Jno l. Mills
in dark maroon silk, pearl ornaments; Mrs.
Nimmo, in lovely gown Of white silk null,
diamond ornaments Miss Mamie Cosby Of
Richmond, in white silk, crepe lisse trimmings;
bliss Florrie Withers OF Washington,
in hight green silk: the Countess de Mitkie-
VICE., in white silk, with gold trimmings
diamond ornaments; Miss Tracy and Miss Mary
Tracy of New York, in white silk aud null and
pink tulle and MORE; Mrs Richardson OF
Baltimore, in black silk and buff trimmings;
Mrs. M. c. Cook OF Washington, in black lace
and diamonds; Rear Admiral and Mrs. Carter,
Admiral and Mrs Bryson, Mr.. Jno. L. Herrell,
Mrs. and Miss Herrell, Count de Mitkiewicz. +.
A. Smith and Fred l.. Curtler of Philadelphia,
Mr.. Jno. S. Davidson of Augusta, Ga, and
many others. At II supper was served, after
which dancing was resumed until in the
morning.
Tuesday next grand tournament and corona
ton ball will take place. 1t is intended 10
make il much more brilliant affair than the
last ones. and the number OF those who intend
to enter the lists is already much larger.
Among the most popular people here are Mr..
and Mrs. Tracy of New York and their four
charming young daughters. The Misses Tracy
are all exquisite dancers aud have all the ease
and grace Of manner which distinguishes the
New York girl of the highest class, with touch
of southern warmth inherited from their
mother. The family are, believe, nearly re-
lated to the Secretary OF the Navy. n
Tournament at River View.
The boats that went down TO River View
carried perhaps the most numerous
cargo Of valor and beauty that has been to that
resort this season. The occasion was a knightiy
tournament and fully 1000 visitors were pres
emit Thirty-two knights entered the lists by
paying a fee of 20 apiece and the amount thus
raised was augmented by $50 given by Capt
Randall. making in all Ella TO be divided
among the eight winning highest honors. Two
tilts were agreed upon, making possible score
of six. The result was a half dozen tics for
frst-place honors, which, being tilted of. gave
the victory for the professional class TO James
S. Bryan Of Prince Georges county, who rode
under the title of Maryland Boy. As it was too
dark to decide the remaining positions by con-
test in the field they were awarded by lot 10 w.
ID. Barry, Knight of Accokeek; Thomas S.
Cooper. Virginia Boy, and W. p. Bryan as
knight of s. Z. Mudd. In the amateur class j.
Ii. Kerby, Fare Thee Well. My Darling took
first honOrs; George b. Dent Farewell, second;
J. A. Underwood, Oakland. third, and o. B.
Bryon, Potomac, fourth. The coronation ex-
crcises in the pavilion were very attractive and
witnessed by a large crowd. The queen Of the
professional class was Miss Carrico aud her
maids Of honor were Miss Gardner, Miss Wise of
Virginia and Miss Lulu Blandford. Miss
Addam Of the District OF Columbia was
crowned queen Of the amateurs, her maids OF
honor being Miss NJ. HURT, Miss NJ. Blsndford
and Miss Hilda Gardner.
Representative Mudd was advertised as ora
tor Of the day, but being detained to vote on
the lard bill his place was supplied by Mr..
Chas. L. Wilson of Frederick county, who
walked the dead past and marshaied all its deeds
of glory in full view Of the modern knights.
The judges were DIR. E. d. Hartt. J. NJ. Ken
Bryon and VIM. 7. Thorn, DIR. p. II. Heiskell
being absent ]. T. Fisher, ex-sheriff of
Prince Georges county, was marshal,
with Arthur b. Suit and Harry McKim
as heralds. Music was provided by
the band from the Samuel j. Pentz. very Sc
rious mistake was made at the beginning of the
which, resulted in much dissatis-
faction. In numbering the positions of the
rings in the arches for the several knights the
judges began from the finish end Of the course,
while the attendants understood it to be the
reverse, as Is the usual custom. About half
the rings, therefore, were placed in wrong po-
stions and the tournament proved to be one
of words rather than deeds, though there was
some fine riding at high speed. The corona
ton ball continued till the last boat left, at 2
o o'clock Friday morning.