Evening star., 1897-01-23

toi tl.di4S q SduCy compliment FeDlniEe
sigh- enough to fill the canvas of his ship
though she sail with seven masts. follow
this bright young diplomat. Mr. Eastman
confenpisteS returning here in June COM
ing by way of Paris.
InwelcOme Visitors.
1t i one of the unpleasant experiences of
the diplomatic ladies to be compelled to
meet in their drawing rooms on their days
at home" women and men with whom
they have not the slightest acquaintance.
Numerous persons of limited Intelligence,
exceeding curiosity and no manners eyi-
IDENTIFY regard these receptions as free to
he general public. and drop in to brush
up Little by hearing the language spoken
." see what livery the footmen wear"
to get a glimpse OF the paintings I've
hoard - much about" or again. so many
people nave told me you are charming I've
just ben dying TO see for myself So fire.
GErntiy are the spirits of helpless muSt-be
hoste~~eS tried in this way that admission
by card only" to even the most informal
receptions iS being seriously contemplated.
At the Opera.
The members of the diplomatic corps
w-lf in great demand for the brilliant
opera night last week and several had
nOx-S AM guests for the occasion In the
hoN of Mr.. ard Mrs. Henry May for Die
WilkuIe" We're Mr.. Won Breuning of the
German embassy and DR.. Wagner. No less
q triumph of art than the adnnira bly, in
rerpreted music OF Wagner was the way
Mrs Mays cOTonet was placed on her
""il-shaped head The jewels were bril-
liant her dark hair massed prettiIy about
j.. but perfection of perfection was the
way that cOronet was worn. 1t was neither
f"p-he4viy forward. nor fitting danger
0uslS backward. as sad to say very costly
corOH-js ana tis-a=, frequently appear here
and in New York. but just at the curve
her" II showed regally and was wonder
fully diStingue. DIR. Hansel Wagner men,
IL one Of the most agreeable foreign bache-
iorS. and owing TO his youth and ingenious
oppression is picturesqCely known the
bearded cherub of the AuStro-Hungarian
legation This delightful attache is no
l"Ss- rminor tly society nan than sports
man yet seeing him alternately in the
hall room and the field. inspires the sug-
E"stiOn that he dance to hounds and ride
To mCSic. DR. Wagner is a student on ques-
ti"as Of today. and all the days back of it,
ara h. burns midnight oil with what would
hc rash exIavagance, but for the inter
st he promises to derive by achieving rank
aS minister early in his career.
An Athletic Minister
MIR Grip was among the filters from ore
box of beauties to another. He is very tall.
refi.liSh hlt nde. whose hair is slightly worn
away on top. from passing through incon-
>-d"rdJely low doorways He Is a man with
an ODJ-Ct IN liie. He has walked Ito
N@iOp The muscles of his legs" ridden be
cssE7" IL - strengthening to the lungs"
played tennis and golf ito harden the
arms and now gives himself wholly to
,pii...l"e because no other exercise is so
-imuit ansously beneficial to an athlete"
Ills vaI- wears gloves constantly when
80 ".tena .-nce on him In recognition of
hi- motto, Never touched me-" he eats nor
drinks hat Is injurious TO the digestion"
in Snpry hr is no less minister of NORWAY
ant S@'''sn than a deyotee OF hygiene.