Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 20, 1874, Page 5

THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. DECEMBER 20, 1874--SIXTEEN PAGES | “THE SOCIAL WORLD. 4 (uristmas Observances Across the Water, o tke Church People Have Spent the Week ; - peceptions and Balls of the Hore Worldly-IMinded. pranston and Its Weddings---Snb- urban Gossip. Amusements. INTRODUCTORY. TS AMUSEMENTS OF THL OLD AXD NEW WORLD. 3 3 #pe social world is at precent on the qui vive | pgeding tho bolidays, and overy ono fs intent 2 T ) Christmas parties of some kind. Tho Cluba _j Zemany of them making extra eflorts to give 3 i their usas! cntertainments a super-festal gancter. while private individuals aro equally flent in Bome way upon making the most of the ‘poliday-time. We are gradually adopting those i t foreign customy, both Enghsh German, which mako of the Christ- fs festival 8 season for merry and il cojoyment, in which all can jin, from tho oldest tothe youngest. Moro pecially is it a holiday-time for the little ones, i they aro catered to by their elders in many wirs. Tho theatres produce pantomimes for gheir entertainment, aud ot home especial ar- pogements are mado for their amusement. Puticalers Is this 80 in England, whero the Jacers of eociety Iive in the country, and only ¢pea their town-iouses during the scason, when Jxclisment is in session. Thereforo at Chinst- 35 tim they are down in the country, and hero 3 fiey gather about them relatives, friends, neigh- “ pors, and tepants. } "In our country this is scarcely possiblo, owing totha entirely different muoner of living even 4 1ong those who are sufficiently wealihy to ren- 27 the being confined to the routine of basiness tsaeceszary. Wo ought to have thoe entire woek A {raholidey, and let the wretched old troad- pifls of labor rest for that time ; but we are too wnng a people yet for that, 1t may be possiblo asome distant fatare, if American can ever be # pto believo that thoy have monoy enough, s od can afford to pause and epjoy it. In s meantime, oven though wo ars dwellers in % tvos, it is by no means impossiblo to appro- } fiate somo of the pleasant features of the old- % yorid Lolidays. | Tho ringing of chimes and singing of carels by { s waits, who then aro invited in to enjoy the ‘1 Cuistmas fostiitics in the scrvants' halls, used { vobsono of the great fesiuresof the English 3 polifay, 2nd waa not unknown in this country in oden times. Master, mistross, and all the fam- irjoined in the dacco with the tenants and eer- nats, the heads of the family leading the dance, ¥ uch with one of the Lelp. As midnight ap- % osched, the long line was formed for Sir Roger th 4 Coverly, and while the chimes wero merrily 5 rmgicg in tho day that should bring +Peace on earth and to men of good will,"—for wthe 0ld monkish translation ran,—the merry # fqures of tho dance that should bring each per- % xnduring some portion of it into 5 position rhers he would have to give his hand to each of e other, was commenced sud kept up until Ceristmes was fairly done. To those who care lokeep up this Englieh custom, especisily at the incing parties, it may be of interest to know lhstour ** Virginia Reel” ia identical with the Eoglish Sir Roger de Coverly.” Probably no bousebold in England, uoless death or deep sor- row bas visited if, but will ring out to the merry potes aud happy tread of tho familiar dance on Christmas eve. Tho holly branch will play aconspicuous part, and many an smorous youth who “fears his fate too much " will -try to draw his Dulcines beneath the propitious branch. Kriss Kringle will come from Germany laden with stores for the little ones. The Cbristmas Tree has become too thorougly an institution in this country to requiro tho least comment, but e may eafely consider that its benefactions bave been mauitiple. - It has wakened many kind- I feelings ; has been used in some cases, per- hape, as a bribe for good behavior, but for fam- Iy amusement is gimply unsurpassed. Its woo- drous fruit contains flavorsof oxpectation and wtisfaction known to no other treo. The En- glsh custom of eending holiday cards with Plessant greetings isa pretty ono, ss aro tho iominated and Hloral texts they hang upon their wlls. We are a storn, realistic, busy people, too fond of work and apt to fall back from this by a wstural reaction into dissipation rather than pleasure. It ie quite worth our whilg, then, to eatroider upon our_ lives all theso pleasant, bimless coszoms with which other nations Irghten their lives. 1he wassail bowl is especially devoted to ¢ (icistmas, and supplements Sir Roger de Cov- ely. When Vortigern first met Kowena, the teehter of Hengist, sho knelt to bim and pre- ented o cup of wine, saying : ** Hlaford Kyning, nisshael! ™ meaning, * Lord King, heaith be foycn.” This being interpreted for his benefir, be being_told to pledge her in return, 14 snswer “ Duuc-hael!™ His Msjesty re- _} rmded, adding.n royal salute. The wassail biel waa afterward moro especially appropriated 4 1 Christmas timo, +nd was mado after tho fol- ;i lving manner : “To 1 quart of hot ale was tded a quart: of an ounce each of ginger, : mimeg, snd cwmamon; s half botto d gherry; two good elices of toast- o bread; tho juice and peel of } ms lemon, and two well-roasted apples, the | Mhole mixture sweetencd to taste.” Alter 'such 1polent beverage one can well fancy thet the e went merrily on, but, while every one nust tagta of the wasesil bowl, it was his own £ if his potations were deep, and he became ‘;io_:nunn. is optional, of course, with peoplo how they heerve the Lbolidays, but they gm 2 plensant R needed rest, bringing much of delightful #xal enjoyment with them. Sl e i SECULAR AMUSEMENTS. 08, EETTLEDRUAS, DANCING AND A L) SAMOVAR. Anong the elegant private entertainments of 8 week may be mentioned that given by Mrs. Ell of Xo. 142 Calumot avenue, and modestly guated a * tes-party.” If by this any of our i neighbors are ineane enongh to sup- | Meethat it was one of those 5-o'clock affairs, ’:k‘!fl'rmgnn early dinner, in which home-mado fx2ana whips ” with 3 litrlo_coldZtongus, are chief dishes, they would siwply show their m;mcg of what the name implies under :“mmmmsiaucc:. For Mrs. Hill's party, 0 were over 160 invitalions issued, and Very few, not moroe than twenty, regrets were Roived. Tho ladies and gentlemen woro all H in foll evening costume, the ladies’ 2 hwenbm very beautiful. What constituted b g was the fact that all the guests B ;:! seated at table, a difiicnlt thing to do with- ®ome mistake st a dinner-party, where the § “‘“&! Tarely number more than twelve. Tho 4 jop howeer, was in Mr. Kinsley's hands, and 82 General who comprehends all social sitna- nd js pever defeated in enything he nn- § Skes; therefore, it is not saying too much “0it is admitted that all the company wero fa%d without the lenst delay or_hesitation. olber foct which a tea-party allows is the | i L wedingof the menu overa wider field, and © nlking mavy Gelicious disnes: and & moro i 20d perfectly served repast bas seldom if * tomeee® Eeen in Chicago. Dancing followed Juet exquisite music. led by the ubiquitous < timg . It is ecarcely good taste to men- 3 qomeither names or costumes at a private en- ' e !ntbebut representatives of Chicago's thay 100 best people were preseat, amoug alygieversl young ladies distingnished not gk their beauty, but for their exquisite : e \Were tea-parties of this sort not infi- nitely more trouble than any other entertain- ment. they wonld undoubtedly bo vory popular. ._Some of the residents of Chicago were thrown into 3 etato of uncertainty regarding what was cxpected of them socially and in tho way of mil- linery by receiving n card with tho following in- comprehensiblo annvuncement : SANMCVAR. 316 Michlgan avenue, 8 to 10 o'clock. What was it 2 A new kind of music, or a rival of King Kalataua ? It was difficult to tell, for, though Samovar has become o familiar word amovg Now York and Boston **swell” socicty, it had not hitherto been imported -to Chicago. Naturally the invitation was fully responded to, and tho mystery solyed. Samovar was Rtussien for kettledrum; and liko that enier- tainment it bhas been Amcricanized. Kettlo- drums in England are between lunch and dinner, and are simple refreshment cffercd to callers who come in carrisge-dresses. Kettledrums in Chicago mean dancivg parties in the ovening, usually with tez ns a mere incidental zccompai= ment to an elaborate supper. Samovar in Kus- Bin in a party after the opera or theatre, and tho favorite beverage, of which the ordinary Ameri- can has nover realized tho most remote ap- proach in taste, is & wondzons orange Pekoe, or eomo similar product of China, that never gets besoud Iugsia in any very great quantiics. Then in place of cream and sugar, & thin elico of lemon is enbstituted, and the beversge is quailed from tho thinngst of glass cups. But it would hardly have dono to project 8 gamovar upon Chicagoans from 11 until 1, g0 they were bidden at an carlier hour. Drs. Doggett's erndition has given her a chance to introduce a new etyle of party, and society must therefore feol pratoful toward ber. Tho rccoption at Mis. Wheeler's, No. 461 Wabash avenae, Tuesday evening, proved o very delightful affair as well as a surprise. There were about 130 people prozont, of whom very fowr wero aware that it was & “tin wedding" colcbration. But tho absencs of snpertluons articles of the humblo metal was beautifully superseded by the floral decorations. Dancivg to Hand's music, and a delicions supper by Kineley, comploted tho unusually pleagant entor- tainment. Mr. and Mrs, Parker received their friends at their residence in Daldwiu’s block Wedneaday evening, A plensant eveniug was pasicd, the | onfertaloment beivg varicd. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Town wora tho recipients of a pleasant surprie pety at their residence on the corner of Laflin and Moaroo scrects. Many of their friends participated in the cventug's en- joyment, dancing away the hours to Pound's music. Tho repast furnished Ly the **sur- prisers " was voted oxcellont. ars. Thomas loyne, of No. 502 Michizan avenue, gave a party Monday evening. in Lionor of Miss Thorne, of New York, who is her guest this winter. 'A very aelightfal children's party was given ac Alr. C. M. Ilenderson's No. §Y5 Prairie avenue, Friday cvening, thore being sbout eighty ele- gantly-dressed children present. They dauced o Hand's music and ate Wright's delicacies with decided gusto. ‘Another children's party was that given by Alr. and Mre. B. L. Sawyer to their dsughtor, igs Bello, at thoir residence. No. 43f West ‘Adams strect. Many little follis wero present, who wished such parties might occur often. Tho party given at Mr. G. ¥. Root's, No. 18 South Park avenuo, Monday evemiug, Wwasn privato social danciog party, principally com- posed of members of s club to which Mrs. Toot's daughters belong. While not an elaboz- ate affzir, it lecked none of tho elements which make larger sssemblages of tho same kind en- joyable. . “Thero was an elegant party given at the resi- dence of Mr. Eugsne S. Pike, No. 856 Michigan avenue, Friday evening. 1t was in hooor of thoir guest, Mies Wheeler, of Now York, and was & most delightful entertainment. A pleasant school party was given to her schol- ars by Miss Jefferson, assisted by Miss Lillic Surbridge, to celebrate tho close of the term, Dec. 19, at the school-building corner of Leavitt 2nd Adams streote. Abont fifty young masters and misees wero prosent, and, after tho exer- cises, supper was scrved, They found it a very enjoyablo occasion. Mr. and Mre. Jomes 3L Sprioger (nce Scovel) gavo their third and last formal reception Thurs- day evening at tho Douzlas Iouse. AMany friends wero presont duricg (hd evening, and mauy particivated in tho dancing, which occu- pied tho later hours f0 agrceably. _Among the company were Judge Trumbull, Mrs. Gcoxf& Trumbull, Mrs. James Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. . W. Bridze, 3Mr. J. Loamiog, Mr. aod Mrs. R, A. Scovel, Xr. and Mrs. A. H. Walker, tho Rev. Dr. McKaig and lady, Mrs. J. S. Scovel, Mr. and rs, Brailer, . and Alrs. C. H. Willett, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Head, J. R. Doolittle, Jr., Esq., and lady, Mr.and Mrs. T. Sieppard, Mr. E.S. De- Golger, r. and Alrs. Johnson, Mrs. GeorgeBel- lows, Mrs, AeClure, 3Ir. and Alrs. J.W. Waughop, Miss Allison, Miss Butlive, Miss Van Sanaferd, Mies Cleaver, the Misses Lichman, Miss Lan- sing, Miss Mamie Stitt, Miss Pearse, Miss Lizzio Downer, Miss Ella Pratt, Mies Brown, and Messrs. W. James, Georgo . Chenoy,. F. Bar- hydt, F. Overton, J. C. McCord, W. Atkinson, A.T. Eving, G. H. Leooard, Fred Perry, W. Perry, W. Lordon, A. H. Abboit, J. Bridge, Lan- Eing, W. F. Cloaver, Jonn Urumbull, Frank Rum- sey, George Silvey, and otliers; while the pretcy littlo Afisses Kittie James sud Nellie and Bell Capron were by no means overlooked in the party. Mr. and Mrs, Pichmon throw open the bouse, and did all in their power to add to the enjoyment of the guests. 2 Misses Rose aud Carrio Morris gave an infor- mal bat pleasant reception to their friends Tues- day evening at tho residence of Mr. Morzis, No. 903 Michigan avenuo. Thoro was & party at 3liss Robineon's, No. 899 Waba:h ‘aveuue, Tuesday ovening. 1t was a very pleasant affair. A surprise party wes given at No. 1294 Prairio avenue Friday evening. There was an cntertainment at r. Ducat's, at Evanston, which was a very pleasant affair. The delicious viands were ordered from Wrigiit's. Thoe *Excelsior Lodge" ball given at Mar- tine's West Side Iall Mondar eveming proved a very pleasan: affair to those who participated init. The Alpine Hunters’ bLall, given at Turner Hall Wadnesday evening, wasenjoyed by ail who attended it, g THE CLUBS. THLIR DOINGS FOR THX WEEK. The Lotto Club mot lnst Sunday evening at the residence of Mr. Levy, No. 1387 Wabash avenue. The Blue Danube Clab meb s nsual at the Madison Block. Tho Viola Club gavo a calico part Inst Wednes- day evening. The Bon Ami Club met at tho residence of Mr. J. 5. Tall, No. 625 West Washington street, Tncsday evening. It was 2 very enjoyable affair. The Occidentals, a now organization oa the West Side, gavo & party Wednesday evening, which was an inaggural to bo followed by oth- ers. It was given at Leoperd's Ball, on Madi- son street near Western avenue. The Central Pleasure Club met Thursday evening, on the corner of Halsted and Adams street, for a musical and daucing party given to their friends. They carricd out their programine for tho ovening very successfuily. The invita- tious hed been issned soveral weeks previously, and & largo attendanco was the result. Among tho ladies were Mrs. A, P. Grant, Mrs. Lamb, Mies Cassclly, Blies ellie Iichardson, Miss Holden, avd many others. Tho following aro tho officers of tho Club: Thomas Griflin, Prosi- dont; Thomas W. Semnott, Vice-Presicont; Owen Morgan, Treasurer; L. F. Morton, Sccre- tary; and Joscph F. Keils, Corresponding Secre- Tlie Tranhoes met Thursday ovening at the residence of Mrs. Marchosi, No. €05 Wabash ave- nue, and had ono of their usual pleasant gather- ings of married people, young ladies alroady presented, and those still in rchool. The Mignon Club met at the residence of Alr, Arthur, No. 504 West Monroo street, and passed & pleasant evening. "The Ellis Park Clab gave their regular party at Carr's dancing hall, oa Cottago Grove avenuo. This, the last of their series. wis thoroughly en- joved, but they will give a New Year's party that 18'to ba the best of all. Another of the ‘ Assemblies " was given Thursday evening. They give their parties at Martine's Souts-Side Hall. 2od the,atteadance 18 Tsually tho same, comprising many of the best kpown society people on the South Side. The Oriental Consistory had another of its pleasant social gatherings at the lodge-rooms on tho corner of Monroe and Dearborn strects, Thareday evening. . Tho Exccutive Committes, coneisting of Messrs, Burnord, Pond, and Rus- gell, reaped the reward of their Jabors in_trying their utmost to make everything pass off smooth- Iy and pleasant . The **La Faverite " Club met Friday at Mar- ‘tine's West Side Ifall. ‘Their next party islooked fou mard to anxiously by el the members and those fortunato enough to be invited. It will be o fuoll-drees affair. The Womsn's Progreseive and Euchre Club me: Fridev evening at the Madison Block. Prof. Carr gave a very pleasant ald folks' so- cial at s academy on Lake street Tuesday even- ing. A portion of the programme was composed of old-time dances, which were a plessant Lively Club gave their eecond party Wednesday evening at _the residoncs of 3Ir. W. Cooper, No. G5 Grant piace. There was a full attendanco, and dauciug wes kept up until 1 o'clock. Among those prosent were Miss Ella and Kittio Cooper, Miss L. Johnson, Miss Katio and Jessio Wallace, Miss Lottio Maxwell, Miss Nellio Crittenden, Mits Sara Gage, Miss Eva Hilton, Miss Miunio Tylor, Miss Mary Cannon, Miss Eva Stuart, Mrs. Phillips, and 3lessrs. W. Cooper, Goffe, Runyon, Curtis, Hutchins, Hall, Ward, McEwen, Crittenden, Dayis, I'cck, Hilton, Buckingbam, Lester, Weils, ena Cregier. Tho Americus Club gavo 8 very pleasant party at Lincoln Hall Friday ovening. 1t was largely attended, and the Committee and floor managers wera. especially attentivo. gt S CHURCH PARTIES. BAZAARS, RECEPTIONS, DRAMATIC ENTEBTAIN- MMENTS, EIC. ‘Tho Unity Church party gave another of their ploasant social gathorings at Temperance Hall Tucsdsy ovenng. These aro dancing parties in aid of tho, furnishing fund, and are attended not only by tho membors of the Society, but the Dest people of the North Side. Tho Committce who have chargo of the business arrangements aro Messrs. Thomas E. Fry, Samuel Collyor, Willinm Elliott Furness, Mrs. D. F. Baxter, and Miss Ella Wheeler. The Plymouth Church Bazaar, which has been open during tho past week in their spacious rooms adjoining tho new and nearly complet- ed church edifice on Michigan avenue, near Twenty-sixth streot, has proven very atiractire, ot ouly to thoso connected,with the church, but to tho citizens of Chicago in general. Every- thing was done by the ladies connected with the church to carry out the design of showing how attractive a repreeentation of “All Nations" could be made. A full description of tho Bazaar was given in Tnr TRIDUNE tho dey afteric was opened to the public. Peoplo learned how ensily geopraphical positions might be altored tosuit tho fancy of ingenious Americans, and the shores of tho Bosphorous bo brought 1nto contact with thoss of Lngland, while France and Russia wore but a stop apart, and Switzerland and Chios wero in closo contiguity. Many people have cnjoyed this pleasani novelty during tho past weok. y The_young peoplo counccted with the Union Purk Swedenborgine Church gave a very pless- ant dramatic entertainmont at tho corner of Washington strect snd Southwostern avenuo Tucsday_evening. Tho play was ** Down by tho Sea,” and was very well performed. Uno of tho Giaco Church mite parties met at Mry, Lavwrenco's, No.119 Calumet avonue., on Mondey evening. ‘lhis was tho eecond of the married people’s social parties, and, although ago may 1ot have withered thom, they find more rational smusement than in dancing, leaving that to the young peoplo, whose exuberant spirits still find a fascination in the rites of the goddess Terpsichore. ‘Ihe married poople listened to o reading by tho Rev. Bloses Gunn, followed bra story told in the Rov. Mr. Locke's own inimitabla mauner. Music followed, and then the supper, which is limited £0 25 to prevent any unnocessary Iabor or display. Tho Trinity Chiurch Mite Socioty gavo their dramatic entertanment, for tho benofit of Trinity Mission Sunday-school, Mondsy evening at tho Woodruf House. It proved to bo & decided success, the performanco being beyond that usnaily offred by smateurs. This was per- Liaps in 3 great measure dae to Mrs. Norris, who was interestod in the management and who spared neither labor nor time to meke it all it shonld be. Thodresses wero madc for the occasion hy regular theatrical costumer, and wore olegaut and appropriate. Miss Carrio Lyman as Oplelia wore white tarlotan with a garland of rars atural flowers, in ail their varied and beautiful hues. Mes Addie Miller was attired 1n all the elegance of the fashionable Lady Teazle, who could not bo extravagant. Sha wore o quilted patticoat of Llao satin, wizh a court-train of rich brocade, cut with square neck and short elceves, her hair coiffed to accord with_it, and diamond orna- meuts. Mies Stclla Woolloy, as Jane Shore, woro na appropriate costume of white tarletan. Miss Bello Pinney, as_Claudia, wore a_blue casbmere, trimmed with white, Miss Carric Boardman, as Juiicl, wore s whito eatin petti- coat, tnmmed with pink satin and gold Ince, and u court-train of pink satin, with Chantilly laco flounce, ond & chatelaine bodice, cut with Squaro peck. A white voil formed a portion of tho head-dress, aud tho ornaments were diamonds.. Miss Frances Ten Egck, a3 Pauline, wore o beautiful dressof white tarietan with girdle and coronet, necklace. bracelets, and car-rmgs of pearls. ~ Mies Liie Bawyer, a8 Parthenia, was attired in whits Paris muslin with whita satin cuirasse, and o jeweled dagger in hor belt. Miss Hattie Canpman, s Belvidera. wore a dress of whilo_satin, with a blue satin mantle embroidered with gold. M{r. Macpherson, 28 Macbeth, and Jir. Marston, a8 Macduff, were in legitimate costumes of Beotch character. Mr. Mitchell and Mr. ‘faylor ~ were in tho less noticeable cvening dross of mod- om times. Mr. Courad, as Jolnson, was in s suit of purple and black velvet. Mlr. Taylor, as Jatfier, woro an appro- priato costumo of scarlot and black volvot. Alr. Clay, as Hamiel, woro an *inky cloak” and *\ customary suit of solemn black ™ velvot and job. Mr. Brookias, as Ingomar, wrapped bhis bulfalo-robe around him with as perfect a respect for tho proprietics as Salvini did his shecpskin, AMr. French was tho gallant Romeo, in blue and whito satin, trimmed with siver. Mr. Vitch wore the usnal Sir Peter Teazle suit of whito coat, eatin vest, koee-breeches, and whito wig. Orer 300 wero preseat, among whom were Gen. and Mrs. Darnum, Mr. ond Mrs. Fred Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander _Sutto, Mr, and Mrs. Eames, Mr. and s, Bishop, Tudge Norton_and farily, Afr. and Mrs. Duttes field, Mr. and dra, Allister, Mr. and . F. Norxis, Mr. and Mrs. Van Cott, dr. and Mra. Mclurray, Mr. and Mrs. William Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, Miss McKenzie, the Misses Etta and Clara Price, Miss Faonie Parsons, Miss Maggie Thompson, 3lits Laura Deunet, Mies Schrofenburg, Mits Jeesio Sink, Miss Rose Morris, and Messrs. Ed Kimball, Ed Coff, Charlie Clingman, William Rood, Alston, Packer, Mc- Douell, and Counselman. Another dramatic entertainment will probably bo given in a short timo by these ambitious and euterprising young weoplo. They finished up this one with danciog and supper. The duncing programme contained ten numbers, The floor managers wero Messrs. A. F. Stette, W. F. Tucker, Js., J. D. Parker, F. G. lioyne, and Charles Packer. ‘Tho promencde concert given at the residence of Mrs. Goodricls, No. 73 Park avenue, was in aid of the choir of the Union Park Cobgrega- tional Church. The programme was a vers in- teresting oue, inciuding music by the Blaney Quartotte, and by Louis Falk, with solos by soveral fino musiciane, tho wholo concluding with daneing. Mrs. Ihilip B. Aver, of No. 1 Park Tow, gave np her pleasant houso to the young people of St. Paul's Church, who gave tho first of a series ol three pastics Fridsy evening. Theeo perbaps may be a trifls exclusive, but thoy lose nothing by thus drawing nround them a cordon of only chiurch peoplo and a fow invited guests. A more delightful entertainment has not been given this winter, and 1t i a favorable commencement for those which shall follow, : =g gy WEDDINGS. HOLDEN-CHENET. The socinl stmosphero of Chicngo has not been very scriously digturbed during the last week by weddings. In regard to thoso bappy cvents there has pot been much in & social way to chronicle. The Holden-Cheney wedding, Wodnesday avening, caused quite a stir in tho sccial world. The bride was Miss Charlotte Cheney, youngost daugtter of the late Dr. L. F. Chenery, and the bride was Mr. C. N. Holdeo, Jr. The ceremony wos performed st the Cathedral by Canon Knowles. The attendants were Miss Pinkerton, Miss Egan, and Miss Pullman, with Messrs. Stewart, Rathbone, and Jesee Holden. The bride was attired in heavy whito silk, with Wat- teau-plaited train, trimmed with point-applique. The garniture was of orrange-blossoms, the same flowers holding the veil, while her orna- ments wera pearl. Miss Pinkerton wore cream-colored silk witha parniture of scarlet geraninms snd dark foliage, tho harmonizing ornaments being corals. Miss szan woro pale-blue silk with Paris muslin trim- mings and coral oruaments. Miss Pullman wore & curious combination of colors, the underskirt be- ing turquoise blue, overskirt piok satin, and the flowers mauve. The ornaments wore diamonds. Tho presents were very handsome, and the guests enjoyed themselves most happily. The Dbridel party left for their wedding journey the £8m0 OVening. CLEVELAND. From Clcveland comes tue following hymereal record : The wedding of Miss Dessie Reynolds snd 3fr. Cuarles D. Foote took piace at the residenco of J. H. Wade, Esq., Euclid aveuue, on Tuesday_evening, ia ‘the prosence of a select party of guests, Tho Rev. Mr. Torbush officiated. The attendants of the bride and groom weze: Miss Mamic Castle and Mr, Charles E. Lowman, and Miss Fapnle DeForest and Mr. N. H. | Foote. The little bride looked lovely in her white silk ond cranzq blossoms. She has been an inmate of Mr. Wade's fanidly for a nnmber of years, Tho groom is & s0n of Judye Horace Foote, of tlia city, A handsome armay of wudding presents were displayed, The young couplo deparsed Wednesday morning for their new and Qistant homo at louston, Tex., carrying with thern the well-wiabes of & very large circle of relatives, Iriends, and acquuintances. 30868 JDDIE BLAIR. “TFay,” of the Louisville Courier-Journal, writea a8 follows concerning 2{iss Jimmia Blair's wodding : 1 ncarcely know what soclety will do_on Wednesday, for it is crowded with evonts. It ia Cabinet reception day, aud also the wedding day and bridal reception of Miss Blalr, Many remarks are made about this young fady belug named Jimmie, Bho wzs named for her fatiier, James Blair, who died suddenly in California aftout the tirse of her birth. As there was no son to Dear his name, bis wife did what she could to mako it » propor nome for agirk. It is only another fnstance 1o prove that porents should use soms forethought when naming their infants, and remember in course of time tho Latizs grow fo bo men and women, and suffer_nome inconventence from unsuitablo names, Sirs. Dlair is doughter of tho lnte Gen. Jessup, of Kentucky, and ber husbond -was also s Ren- ‘tuckian, ‘Ho was s son of old Frank Blalr, who fs atill alive. e ond his Swife aro near 90 years old, but slill keep up their “walks snd horsebick rides, that ench year furnish an item for tho papers, Mies Blair i3 10 have a Leautiful wedding, with eight bridesmaidz, oix ushers, and ono best man, The bridesmalds will enter tho church two and two, with apaco enough be- fiveen each for a full traix cffcct. The groom 1s Lieut, G. M. Tvheeler, Corps of Engineers, United Btates Army, in charge of the explorations west of the 100th meridian, The best man is Licut. D. W. Lockwood, Corps of Engineers, The bridesmaids nre Miss Maude Littiejobn, daugbter of Bishop Littlejoln, of Now York; the briden cousin, Mirs Mamie Sitgreaves, daughiter of Col. Sitgreaves, United States Army : Miss ‘Anuie Freeman ond Miss Isabel, daughter of Judge Tticknrdeon; Miss Lulu Meclgs, daughter of the Quarlermasier-General; and _ifiss Jennls Low- ery, Miss Annie Lee, daughter of Col. John T.éc, and ntece of Mra, Pettit, of Louisyille, and Miss Sophia Itadford, daughter of Admiral Radford. Ush- era—William J, Twining, Corps of Engincers, United States Army, 2nd Astronomer-in-Chief of the North- ern Doundary Survey ; Capt. James Gregory, United Statea Army; Lieut, B, 3. Toxle, Corps of Lagneers, Tnited Stafes Army and Englocer of tho District of Columbia; Licut. G. W, Whipple, Third United States Antillery ; Liout, W, J. Barnotte, United States Navy; Licut. . Birnte, Thirfecnth United Statos Infantry } Tieuf, T. M, I'rice, Corps of Engineers, The wedding fakes place at St. John's Church zt half-past 3 p. m., and ths reception at 3frv. Blair's ia {rom 4 to 5 o'clock, Tho bridal-trip is n secret one. Tho fushion is to allow 20 onu to know where the honeyzaoon iy passed. - ANNOUNCEMENTS. Cards aro out for tho wedding of Mr. W. E. Curis, who is connected with tho Chicago Infer- Ocean, and Miss Cora Kepler, of Erie, Pa. The coremony will bo performed 'at the residence of the bride’s parents, Vcdnesday cvening, Dec. 23. Tho following wedding will occur on Jan. 12, The invitations aro in tho new styloon & single large card 814 by 5 inches: Nr. and 3frs, M. Clayburgh Fequest your prescuce st the marriage of thelr dsughter 53, with Achor F. Leopold, at the Standard Club, Tuesdsy evening, Jau. 12, 1875, st 5 o'clock, A donble wedding is to take place Christmas Evo at No. 262 West Adams street, the coniract- ing parues being Mr, Zeeker and Mr. Dryant, of tie Board of Trade, and the Misses Miller. RS ANNOUNCEMENTS, THE COMING WEEK. The Independents will give their next party at Martine's Sonth Side hall Tuesday evening, Dec. 22, mstead of Thursday. The eflicieut management mean to mako this the party of the scagon. The orchestral and oporatic concert in aid of the Foundlings’ Tiome will bo given at Farwell Hall, Wedneeday evening, Dec. 23. The Merry Club will give their next party at Meartine's West Side hall Cbristmas evevring, tho 25th, Itis intended to make this the gayest en- tertainment of tho scazon. The Ashlund Avenue Prosbyterian Church are making extensive preprations for their enter- tainment to-morrow evening. ‘ The Spirit of 76" will bo played, and supper and dancing will folloy. g The Nameless Club will givo their next party at St. Jobn's Hall Christmas evo. Theo grand holiday social party of All Saints® with music and suppsr, willbe given at Martine's West Bido hall onthe 23th of December. A pleasant time and ** good table ” aro promised, ‘e Farragut Boat Club have decided to give their noxt party on tho 30th of Docember. Tho next social of the Oriontal Consistory will take placo Jap. 14. The next of the_*! La Favorite” aesemblies will be the most delightful of all, and will bo given Jan. 1, n Now Year party. Invitations aro issued for tho sixth compli- mentary kop of the **C. C..” which will be given at Klare's Ilall Christmas ovening. Dec. 25. Tbe Lotto Club wili meet to-night, at tie resi- dence of David Cone, Ezq., No. 1533 State street. The Pall Mall Club will give their next party at the residence of Mrs, Tyler, No. 1222 Wabash avonue, Tuesdny cvosing, Dec. 22. This will not bo s German.” The Minerva Club will wish their friends “Merry Christmas" at'the Caledonis_I’srlors, TFriday ovoning, Dec. 25, when they will danco away the hours. Tho Irving Club will givo its socond parsy New Yoar's Eve. Dec. 31, at Prof. Snow's Acad- emy, No. 6i9 West Lake strect. The manage- ment agsure the Club members and those who may join with thom a deligntful time in danciog the Old Year out and the New Year in. The third scction of the Graco Church Mito Socioty will meet at the rcsidence of Mrs. P. 3lorehouge, No. 677 Wabash avenue, Dec. 21. The next party of the Sans Souci Club will be given at 3rs, Tucker's, on Prairionvenne. They bave very kindly miven up Johnny Hand for that occasion to Mr. and Mrs. Sweet, who celobrate their fitteenth wedding annivorsary on the eame evening. Such courteous liberality is uausaal, and worthy of commeadation. The next Mite Society party of Trinity Church will meet at the residence of Dr. Miller, No. 926 Wabash avenue, t0-IOrrow evening. A musical and dancing party wmill’_bo_given at tho residence of Mr. Philo A. Otis, No. 369 Michi- gan avenue. Mrs. Douglas will give aGerman Taesday evening at Ler residence, No. 207 Krie street. Thero will be a children’s party given at Ken- wood on the 24th inst, ot the residence of Mr. ‘W. Tuchardson. The * Lively Club"” will give their third regu- lar party Wedneeday evening, Dec. 30, at the residence of Mr. Wallaco, No. 304 Webster ave- nue. The Phenifi Club will give the last party of their fifth scries at. Klaro's Hall, on the evening of Dec. 31. There will be an Art Reception with music, tableaux, and iliustrated poems, at Ferry Hall, Lale Forest, on Tuceday evening, Dec. 23. The Chicnsi‘) Fenians will give a ball at Turner gnu. ”\zvm welfth stroot, Tuesday ovoning, cc. 22. Nora Lodge, No. 1, I. IL. K., will give its thir- teenth annnal festival, at Orphous Hall, corner Lake and Peoria streets, on Monday evening, Dec. 28. The River Park Literary Society will meet Monday evesing at_the residenco of Richard Tthodes, Eeq., River Park. The Ellis Park Club will give a full-dress party and ** Germa New Year's, which is to be the crowning one of a geries of pleasing enter- tainments. Pound will furnish the music, nnder the direction of Charles Dotzler, @ The Chbristmas and New Year's partics of Prof. Carr will bo beld ou the 24th and 31st of Decem- ber. A choice programme has been prepared. Prof. Carr will give a Christmas party at his Nortn Side Academy on Wednesdar evening. The Nonpareil Club will givo a fall-ress party Christmas night. The Hiawatha Club give their nextparty Christmas night at Bt. Carolino's Court Hotel. Among the ladies who will_receive ou New Year's Day are Mrs. Charles D. Dara, No. 532 Washington street, and rs. Philip Aver, No. 1 Park Row. Mies Ella Storey will receive with the Misses Prescott, at No. 214 Park avenue. g EVANSTON. This suburb has fairly outdono itself, ina social way, the past week. Matrimony, like beer, is not much indulged in by its inhabitants, and to have three weddings in one weck isas startling as it would be to have threo saloons started within its precincts in as sbort a time. Many are fearful in regard to the effect it will bave on the young folks in Evanston, but let them rest assured the Ganger is only apparent. Besides tho wed- diogs, around which the greatest interest natur- ally clusters, there have been several very pleas- ant zuniversary dinner-parties, among which may be mentioned one given in honor of Mrs. Rugglés, one for Mrs, Ludlam, snd snother by Mrs. Harry Pearsons. Tho wedding which attracted the most atten- tion was that of RICHARDS—REED, the bride being the daugbter of A- D. Reed, E<q., until lately the President of the City National Bank, the groom the sou of J. J. Richards, Esq. Mies Stella I1. Tieed, the bndo, is an old rsi- dent of Evanston, and has gained for hergelf an onvizble repatation as & noble, trns-hearted, | Drown. A good number woro present,.and » whole-souled woman, porsessing sterling qualitics of heart. James W. Ricbards, the groom, bes carned the gratitude of widows in future years by inducing their hushands_to taks aut policies in the Travelers' Insurance Company, with which ho is connccted es special agent, Tho nuptial knot was tied by the Rev.C. S. Abbott, Rector of St. Mark’s Church, Thursday afternoop, at 5:15 o'clock, in the presence of & large nufiber of guosts, the groater part of whom wero from this city. Tho bride was dressed in Paris muslin, most elaborately and tastefully made, and looked charming. She was unattend- ed by bridosmaids. The eaat parlor of the Reed mansion, in which the coremony was performed, had been decorated with ferns, flowers, and featoons of smilax by several of the bride’s young lady friends, in o manner that reflects the greatest credit on their good taste. The collation, - under the super- vision of Eckhart, was all that conld be desired in that line. The arzay of presents woa uncommonly fine, tho articles being well sclocted and rich. The toilots of the Jagies were varied, and in almoet every case displayed the utmest good tasto ; but tho moat pleasing festuro of the the affair, to tho guests at least, was the socisbility and utter lack of stiffness which marked pro- ceedings from the beginning to the end. There wero presont A. D. Reed, wifo and daugh- ter Belle; J. J. Richards, wife and daughters ; A. C. Reed and wifo; W. W. Cole and wife; C. W. Weoster and wife ; J. M. Williams, wifo and daughters Belle and Annie ; C. 8. Dole, wife and daughters ; Mrs. Jamea . Dole and_daughter Fannie . Wood and wife ; Dr. F.J. lluss C. R. Larrabee, wife and daughters Anna and Nellie; Charles Calkios; L. C. Coll- ins and wife ; H. N. Field and wife ; R. P. Lunt and wife; J. M. Chapman and wife ; Mrs, H. R H. Trego an ; E. H. Reod and wifo ; J. F. Nichols and wife; Dr. Clapp_ and wifo; W. H. Wells, wife and daughter; Misses Lottio Powers, Eleanor Wood, Lizzio White, Lily Wionie, Angie and Josie Smith, Jennio Calkins, Drs. F, C. Winslow and M. C. Bragdon, Messre. C. R. Paul, George Lunt, Horace Carter, Vaughn W. Crow, Jos Somors, E. H. Wobster, Lu Williams, W. E. Haskin. Thoe bride and groom, followed by several old slippers and the best wishes of a host of friends, came to this city on the 7 o'clock train, whero they purpose to et young folks a most excellent example by procceding immodiately to honse- keeping. s BTRADER—MATTISON, * A wedding which was strictly Evanstopian, although the ceremony was performed in this city, was that in which Mr. E. R. Shrader and Miss Eva J. Mattison were united in tha holy bonds. Dear Sister Grundy bas married them repeatedly in the last yvear, but not until last Tuesday .aftornoon did! tho; ceremony ac- tunlly ~occur. The affair = took _placo at tho _rtesidence of tho bride's parents, G04 West Congroes stract, and, althongh unostentatious, was extremely pleasant to those who wero fortunate enough to bo present. Mies Mattison hes sung berself into public favor in Evanston, where she is best known, and retains bor hold on her friends by her sweetness and affabitity. Mr. Shrader 18 n graduate of the Northwestern University in '71, and siuce that timo Lias been connected with the instiiution as instructor in the Natural Science department of the Preparatory School. Dr. C. H. Fowler officiated, the cermony being performed at 3:30 ‘oclock, in the presence of zbous thirty invited gueste, the major part of whom were from Evanston. The brido was dressed in a bandsomely made-up dove-colored eillk, with illagion veil. Her sister. Miss Ada, who was the only bridesmaid, wore white tarle- tan, and was accompaaied by Charles Stearns, of Evanston. The adjonrnment _to the dining-room, after congratuiations had been received, ehoweda table bountifully supplied with good things, to which amnple justice was dooe. After the re- past, Prot. C. W. Pearson reeponded happily to the tonst, The futmre of the brido zod groom,” when Prof. H. 8. Carhart handled ably the toast, ** Our host and hostess.” The newly- married conple left the same ovening for Wash- ington, where they willapend two or three weeks, when they return and take up their residence in Evanston. There wero present 8. A. Mattison, wife, and dsughter Lilly; Prof. H. S, Carhart: Mr. and MIre, Overton ; Alr. and Mrs. R. P. Lunt; O. E. Haven and wil Dr. and Mrs, A, L. Marcy ; L. C. Collins and wifo ; Mr._and Mrs. Post ; Miss Maggie Perry, Prof. C. W. Pearson, and Miss Neltie French ; C. R. Paul, Dr. M. C. Bragdon E. L. Parks, Mr.aod Mrs. Georgo Shaw, an James Paul. HESLER—REID. Another matrimonial veniure, in which Evans- ton is ot least one-balf interestad, was that of Frank E. Hesler to Miss Ada V. Reid, which was celebrated in. Minneapolie, Minn., Iast Tuesdsy evening. The wodding was very extensive, be- ing tho most recherche affair of the ecason for that part of the country. Over 500 invitations wero issued, and there were at least 800 people in attendnnc Tho brido_snd groom are epending their honeymoon in Evanston, ot the residencs of Jr. Heslor's parents. Thoy will Toturn to Minne- apolis in abont twoweoks. AMr. 1fesler isen- gagad on tho Bt. Paul Dispatch. SILVER WEDDING. Frida ovening maav of tho frionds of Maj. EA Rustell and Lis estimable wife took occasion to celebrte the twenty-ffth annivorsary of their wedding, by taking them by eurprige and palm- ing off on them about ¥175 worth of silverware, consisting of an elegant water service, forks, and spoons, and one of the best of Elgin watches for tho Major himeelf. Dr. Fowler mado tho pre- sentation remarks in a most felicitous manner, and altogethier tho affair was_cxceedingly jolly. Thore were preaent Maj. J. D. Ludlam and wife, Capt. Clapp, H. A. Pearsons and wifo, Prof. W. P. Jones and wifo, E. A. Clifford, J. H. Brown and wife, Mrs. and Miss Murray, and ‘many others. NSCELLANEOTS. Wednesday ovening the scnior clnss of the In- stitute, and inacried students with their wives, passed a most enjoyablo evening with Dr. W. X. Ninde and his excellent wifo. The Social Club are just now rather busy preparing for their openitig, which will bo next weok. Tho scenery for the tago, which arrived and was put in place last week, is of the choicest varioty, and gives universal satisfaction. The drop curtain especially ia s modaliof elegance. A very pleassnt littlo episodo ‘occurred a few oveningssince in which Miss Willard camo oat shead. Tho young ladies who were under her instruction last year bave been arranging for womo time to present her with s testimonial of their love and esteom, and, finding that sho was at bome Saturdsy evening, adjourned their Ossoli Literary Society and_gave ber s genuine surprise. Miss Mary E. Russell, Secrotary of the Ossoli Bociciy, presented, in behslf of Miss W.s former students, s large and elegantly-ornamented photograph al- bum filled with _ their _photographs and cartes de visite. Tho inecription reads: + Prescoted to Frances E. Willard as a token of the lovo of her girls.” In replying, Miss Willard £nid that no kind act of ber girls could surprisc her, and that their preseuce there recalled many leasnat memorios of Auld Laug Syno. After an Fiouz moet cnjoyablo spent, the girls departed, singing, **In the Swoet By-and-Bye.” Prof. W. X. Ninde, D. D)., acd his wife, have reason to. congratulnte themselves that tho re- ception tendered Bishop Harris and wife waa such 6 completo success. About 100 in- vitations were cxtonded for Monday even- ing at the Professor's residence, and a moro social and well-entertainea company sel- dom gathers in Evanston. _Awmong those present may be mentioned Binho%flnn’ifl and wife; Dr. Raymond and wife; Dr. Banaister; Dr. Arthur Rdwards and wife ; Prof. Marcy and wife: the Tev. N. C. Tilton, of Appleton, Wis.; Prof. O. E. Haven and wifo; J. J. Parkburst and_wifo; 1. C. loag and wife ; Col. W. Brainerd and wifo; Dr. Briggs and wife; Prof. Fisk and wife; Prof. Carbart ; Misses Soule,Brown, Jonnie Miller, and Van Norman, of Now York; J. II. Raymond and wife; Mr.and Mrs, Deering; Mrs. C. P. Brag- don 'and sons; Prof. Kistler; Dr. Fowler and wife; L. C. Pitner and wife; the Rev. William Enox and wife; W. H. Lunt; I R. Hitt and wife ; and Mrs. N. 8. Davis and son. it o oy OTHER SUBURBS, RIVER FOEEST. The fortnightly sociablo took place Friday evoning, at tho residence of Mr. Geo. A. Drake. Thers were present Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Thatch- er, Mr. and Mrs. Reid, 3r. and Mrs. Charles Walker, Mr. and Mrs, McFellor, Mr. and Mra. Garrizon, Mr. and Afrs. Andrews, Mr. and Mrs. George Blair, Mr. and Mrs, Corbin, Mrs. Alex- ander, Mrs. D. W. Taatcher, Miss Counts, Miss Jobnson, Miss. McKellor, ffiss Mooar, Miss Jones, Messrs. Cost, Counts, Odell. and Lay- map, Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Odell, aad Mr. and AMrs. Curtis, of Maywood. Several charades were acted, and produced much merriment and amusiement. The host and hoatees succeeded in renderiog the occasion an exceedingly enjoyablo one, and their guezts re- turned bome pleased with themselves and evers- bady else. Tl’; people of River Forest will hold another saciablo two weeks from Kriday evening. Socioey beld naociablo Thurs The Preshyterian Society beld nsi - day evening ot the reeidence of the Rev. Mr. wifo; W. 0. Lunt and | Ppleasant timo was enjoyed i;ly il ‘The second annnal festival of the Presbyterian Church was hold Faiday evening. The attend- ance was good. Oyators, cold meats, and othor articles calculated “to rolisvo the inner wants of humanity, were ecrved in abandance. Theusual pleasant social interconrso characterized the oc- casior The Union Sabbath-school will give a sociable and festival at the Congregational Church Christ- mas ove. An inviting programme has been prepared. KENW00D. Judge Van Horn Higgins and wifo gave o re- ception Tuesday evening. Their spacious resi- dence at Hyde Park waa thronged with frionds, of whom they have a host, and the occasion was a delightfal one to all. _Tho Shakspearean Club of Kenwood, & highly literary society, met at tho residence of Mr. and ALra. J. W. Barker, Saturday ovening. That the society is not too literary for social enjoyment wag proved, if it needed proving; by the manifest pleasuro of those who formed tho company. LAKE FOREST. A masquernde party at the residence of Miss Kitty Skinner was one of the social ovents of last week. Among the ladies present were the Missca Barnum, Lamned, Knox, Benson, Jobo- ston, De Sharon, Muggett, and Ward, while tho gentlomon were partly represented by Messrs. Farwell, Neef, Butler, Portor, Fessenden, Ferry, Jobnston, Ward, and Lake. While all tho costumes wers worthy notice, the mos} porfect was that of a young gentleman, who, 1 a white silk court-train, lace shawl, blonde wig, six-but- ton gloves, fan, and satin masque, deceived every one regarding his sex, unil tho-hour for un}\}n&kifi‘% arrived. any ladies might copy his ful manage- ment of train and fan. T e & . Tho Entre Nous Club met Inst Mond=y even- ing at the Academy, and devoted thomselves to “‘ghosts,” The President nesigred their proper and important place to these creatures of thin air, and then read the story of the ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present, and Christ- mas to Come. Music_ followed, then refresh- ments and uanfigg, ending witha charade that presonted s blood-curdling ghost. Among tho invited guests present were Prof. and Mrs. WWes- ton, Miss Gsytes, Miss Warner, sod Mies O’Hara, The next meeting of this Club will be at the residence of Mrs. Warner. Miss Minnio Baroum will give a masquerado partyjNew Year’s ove, when the new year will be hailed by dancing feot. _The ladics of Lake Forest who are at home will receive their friends on New Year's day. Both Forry Hall and tho Academy close Wednesday ovening for o ten days’ vacation, that the students may spend their holidays at home. gty “ THEY SAY.” Ameng the young ladies to make their debut in Washiogton society this winter are dsughters of Senator West, Admirals Worden, Porter and Poore, and Gen. Emory. The Marquis and archioness of Lorne, it secms, were not invited to the royal christening. When a banker's daughter of San Francisco marrics, the fond parents rent 8 wholesale and rotail jowelor's store, buy the stocl, and exhibit the whole establishment as prosents.—N. O. Republican. Arnie Louise Carey and Max Strakosch stont- 1y deny the report that they are married or have such intent, and they ought to know. The Miss Berdan announced ss engaged to the Sccretary of the British Embassy at Berlin 18 & daughter of the American Gen. Berdan, PIANOS, HWAY UPRIGHT Testimonial from our Chicaga Teachers who have used them. The undersigned, having fox many years used and thoroughly tested the Upright Piancs manu- factured by Messrs. Steinway & Sons, have recommended them to their friends and pupils, and now feel it almost a duty to publicly express their opinion regarding their undeniable superiority. Prominent among the points of excellence of this form of Stein< way Piano, is its exceptional dura« bility and capacity for long stand« ing in tune; its power of resisting the severesttrialsand atmospheria changes, its superlatave perfection in richness, power, -purity, and depth of tone, which, combined with its sympathetic and singing quality, have not hitherto been attdined in a parlor piano. ~As an instrument for the draw- ing-room or parlor, we unhesita- tingly decclare the Steinway Up- right to be the most desirable of all Pianos, and confidently pre- @ict that, owing to its unquestion= able advantages, it will erelong supgqrsede all others. CARL WOLFSOHN, D. N. HOOD, . FLAGLER, . W.S. B. MATHEWS, H. CLARENCE EDDY, EUGENIE DE ROODE-RICE, C. H. BRITTAN, i H. R. PALMER. Sold in Chicago only by LYON & HEALY, State and Monroe-sts. DRY GOODS. J 1L DAVEY &0 who gained cetobrityin 1862 &s an inventor of aharp-shooting rifles. Miss Berdan recently graduated with honors in Dresden. Senator Jones,-of Nevads, and his bride will occupy during the coming winter the houss of the late Charles Astor Bristed, in Washington. The leader of society among the Americana in Romo is eaid to be Mrs. Paul Dahlgren, wife of tho United States Consul in that city. Bra. Dahlgren is 8 daughter of the Rav. Dr. William F. 3lorgan, Rector of St. Thomas’ Church, Fifth avenue, and her husband is the son of the late Admiral Dahlgren, of the United States navy. Fernando Wood has given a party at Washing- ton to some of his political confrares, to which, quite forgetting tho story of tho too hopeful milkmaid, he heaced hisiuvitations with *‘Justice 18 slow but suro.” Ho may, possibly, be count- ing his chickens. Furthermore, of this party it is said that **There wero eight Senators, thirty- seven Represontatives, ten citizens, and scven- teen membors of the press bidden to the feast of good 2blngu& and a huge silver bowl, filled to the brim with delicious punch, stood temptingly in the hall, and T am very suro few * passed by,’ like the Priest and Levite, *on the other eide.’ Mr. Wood's elegantly-furnished mansion stands 224 & 226 . MADISON-ST,, Have just received for the HOLI« DAYS another lot of 100 DOZ. XID GLOVES, 600, All shados and sizos, worth 1. 50 D0Z XD GLOVES, $1.00 ‘Worth §1.50 per pair. 100 D0Z.KID GLOVES, $1.25 ‘Worth $1.85 per pair. - GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, Silk Scarfs, Ties, Mufflers, Suspen- ders and Handkerchiefs, Walking and Driving Gloves and Fur-top Mitts, and all grades of ClothGloves. A SPECIAT. BARGAIN .in Hem- med-stitched Handkerchiefs, $1.70 on tho corner of Fifteenth and I streets, oppo- % o e house. occapied by Secrotery Mah, | 0%, WOrth $3.50; $2.25, worth 5ol o lina mith thoss accupied by smm?; $3.50; $3, worth $5. ILaces, Em« broideries, Linen Collars and Cuffs, and Jet Jewelry. 100 Beaver Gloaks, $5 10 $25; Elegantly trimmed. i F oS R Blsine (bis rival in coveted honors) and Sexator West. His furnituro is mognificent and mostly imported, and all his ontortainments are famous for their perlect sppointments. He is a man of 62 yenrs of ago, and olthough he has spent thirty-threo years in activo political lifo here or in New York, yet' ho i3 still polished as Sir Charles Grandison in manners, and aristocratie and gontlemanly inappearance. Ho i tho finest man to look down upon from the gallery in tho entire Democratic body. His fortunc is ample, If you are about and ho ependa it in s generous, refined maoner in gathering eround him tho elegances of life. to buy a SEAL o1 W MINK setof Furs, both in his New York and Wasbington homes. Let no one despair of getting on the top rung of the social ladder who has over heard anything of %!aek‘arigiml mansion on Albany street,” New or] Mrs. Yoshida Kigonari will bo one of the notabilities at Waskington this winter. She is tha wife of tho Japancse Ambassador, and_all the women in Washington are anxious rogarding her apparel, and to knosw whether her testh sro black. We are suro that thoy are Japanued. Tho centonnial tea party at the Capitol next Wednesday is to bo under the management of Miss Olive Roley Seward, the adopted daughter of W. H. Seward, who accompeniod him around the world. Many of the young ladics will wear Cootinental costumes, Miss Julia Btockton, daughter of Sonator Stockton, baving & dress that was worn by her great-grandmotber when do not fail to see some elegant ones wenow have on exhibition. PRICES LOWER THAN EVER And not as high as many very inferior sets. BASSETTS HARHOND Washington passed through Lrenton. Each cup of toa is to bo sold at £1, the purchaser to keep the cup and sancer, and Secretary Robeson is to ‘make & spacch. Yot these, alas! are but a fewr, 3 they 835" COFFEES. OR GROUND, FOR THE HOLIDAYS. 0.G. ROASTED roasting genuino ** Arabisn Mocha, " Plantation Ceylon," and finost '* Rio, FRESKE EVERY DAY. Have mado an extra effort to offer for the Holidays the fincsr Roasted or Ground Coffoe erer farnished to tho publio. Thero is got.s tablo tiat wil ko complote with ouzit. il Jan. 1. NORTH SIDE TEA, COFFEE, AND GROCERY HOUSE ROCKWOOD BROS., 72 NORTH CLARK-ST. SEWING MACHINES. BEAUTIFUL AND USEFUL. Beckwith-$2 3 Tortablo family Sewing Machine—tas mott desizable of any—will not got outof order. Single or Double Thiread. Tho only machize that can be uscd withoat injury to the henith. A portable treadls attach ment can be bad at an additional expense of oaly x5, hich can bo worked with leas cxartion, by ono foot, than a5 othier machine can by the us3 of two: the movement of treadle being oaly two inches—four to aix being ordi- narily roqaired. Dinloma awarded November, 1973; Medal awarded Novsmber, 187, by the American Institute. 'Doa's buy & machine until you br.vo soea it.. TH 8. M. 00. HEW YORK: 862 BROADWAY. Ghicago: 231 Wabash-av. —— e BATHS: Electric and TUEK SH Medicated Vapor Baths, Finest fn the country for tho treatment of acute and chropic diseaser. At t30 GRAXND PACIFIC HOTEL. Feivate entranes on Jackson-t., ear Lasalle. Opea for Tdjos s5d gentlemen trom 7 a. m. €08 o, m. The Ladics: Diepartment is under tho supervision of Bire. Scmers. Dr. G, C. SOMERS, Prop’r, The trade and families supplicd. Open evenings Fite Far Hannfacturers, MO. 144 MADISON-ST. LARGE STOCK, | LOW PRICES. BARSTOW, 125 CLARK-ST. HOLIDAY GOODS. HOLIDAY GOOD AT WHOLESALE AND RETALL. Fine Books, Stationery, Pocket~ books, Card Cases, Gold Pens, Pen and Pencil Cases, Writing Desks, and Albums. AlSo other goods in great variety for the Hol!day season. EMERSON & STOTT, 239 WestMadison-st., (West Side Librar; ARTISTS’ MATERIA Artsts” Materials FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, P. M. ALMINI & CO.'S, 248 STATE-ST. SCALES, FAIRBAMNKS' STANDARD SCALES oF ALL XINDS. 3 FAIRBANKS, MORSE & 00, 2/ 111 &113 LakeSt., Chicago. Be zareful tobuy only the Genuine, MILLINERY. PARIS HOLIDAY MILLINERY, I bave recelved from tho colobrated Paris houses of 1, Mantel & Thorsea, Mmo. Virof, acd Mnss. J. V. Tadics dariring ro. their latest llfil"rl :'Yu‘lfl;uer Boni Bavelties will pleaso make a nola of my addre M. BAILLIE, 238 Wabssh-ar,