Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-13
FORT MONROE, VA.

Visitors at the Hotel Chamberin al
ways have some delightful event to which
they look forward, and this time it is the
arrival of the battleships belonging to the
Atlantic fleet, which is being eagerly
awaited, and rooms have been engaged a
month in advance by the wives. mothers
and sweethearts of the lads who are
aboard the different warships When
these vessels sail into port here and drop
their anchors In Hampton roads there will
be hundreds of people here to greet the
officers upon their homecoming. for the
feet is expected to return the latter part
OF this month from its winter man
euvers at Guantanamo.
The much-heralded arrival of the Minas
Geraes, the new Brazilian warship, was
followed by the arrival Of the South Caro-
lina the battleship which has recently
been completed at the Philadelphia navy
yard, and the young officers on board
Chamberlin. as have the officers from the
Michigan Birmingham and North Caro-
lima. The gunboat Marietta is also an
chored in Hampton roads, and several
delightful parties have been given on
board. Sunday afternoon several parties
were given on board this gunboat. Among
the guests entertained We're Mrs. j. III.
Carpenter. Miss Kirk, Miss Ryan and
Miss Bessie Merritt
DIR. H. j. Warner. who since last July
has been i'm charge of the quarantine
ship Jamestown. anchored in Hampton
roads, has been ordered to the revenue
cutter Itasca. When 1t was learned that
his departure would occur soon many
people expressed their deep regrets, '@r
during his stay DR.. Warner has mada 4
host of friends in both the army and
navy circles Friday afternoon he gave
an informal tea party on board the
ners hospitality being DR.. Wade Nc
Caffry. Miss Moore, Miss Elizabeth Vol
colt, Miss Olive &. Adams. Mrs. j. FL
Carpenter. Miss Marguerite Woods and
Miss Grace Ingalls,.
Mrs j. Pierpont Morgan who came
here for weeks rest, left with has
party in her private car Saturday after
noon. The guests will make an historical
tour through Virginia. visiting Gettvs-
burg Williamsburg, Lynchburs, Nauu,a
party were Mrs. Nicholl Floyd. Miss
Blyth and Miss Evenden.
An informal supper party on board the
battleship Michigan, which was held in
the junior officers messroom. was given
Sunday evening by MidshipmeI Il. f.
lilly and NJ. c. Robertson.
Representative Wallace T. Foot, jr of
Port Henry, y. Y. who is here with a
jolly party, is awaiting the arrival of
Yacht from New York, when they will go
compose the representatives. party are:
Mai j. MEG. Woodbury., Mrs Consaus
Mr.. and Mrs George c. Foot, Mr.. and
Mrs j. r. Sherman.
The BriZilian che Marques de
Azevedo. who is connected with the
Brazilian embassy at Washington, came
here to greet the arrival of the Minas
Ceraes, and during his stay he has been
extensively entertained. In honor of the
visiting Brazilans Mr.. and Mrs. St.
George Tucker of Norfolk entertained at
their home Thursday evening between the
hours of $50 and 1890.
The unique little clubhouse inside the
fort is often the scene of many midnight
suppers. given after the ball Saturday
nights at the Chamberlin. and last week
a very enjoyable party was given by
Capt and Mrs. Fred l.. Perry.
There is much rejoicing among the de-
butantes here because the battleship
Michigan is to. remain in Hampton roads
until the arrival of the Atlantic fleet, in
stead of sailing away 10 Guantanamo as
was at first rumored. for there are many
flne-looking young officers on board, who
help to make the Saturday night balls at
the Chamberlin SO enjoyable.
Mrs. A. H. Reynolds Of Washington
D. c., wife of Lieut.. Commander Rev
noids OF the Idaho. is expected here the
latter part of the month, TO remain until
the departure of the fleet.
Gen and Miss Carlton entertained at
cards Monday night at the Chsmberlin
"The IncubatOrs. as the new officers
at Fort Monroe are called, gave very