Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 17, 1875, Page 5

_ room. ’ CHICAGO DAILY TRIBU SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 1875.—SIXTEEN PAGES THE SOCIAL WGRLD. Sleighing at the National Capital. Low and High Necked Dresses -~hirs, Fish’s Reception, Mrs. Fred Grant and Mrs, Attorney- General Williams, Will Chicago Ladies Wear Full Dress at the Opera? The Leopold-Clayburgh Wedding—-Other Hymeneal News. Church and Private Parties of the Week. Notes from the Clubs—-Announce- . ments, SOCIETY AT THE @APITAL, PLEASURE UNDER DIFFICULTIES. ‘Waseratox, D. O., Jan. 13.—About one- sighth of an inch of sleet fell last night, giving an icy finish to the scanty flakes of snow which visited our streets yesterday, and to-day soveral anhsppy sleighs are madly rushing up and down ihe aranue, endeavoring to cheat their occupants into the belief that they are haying an elegant time, and fully getting the amonnt of pleasure which should fall te their lot at an ontlay of €10 or 820 por hour. Steighing here is such s luxurious rarity, that fabulous amounts are sometimes paid for a handsome outfit. Fifty dollars, or even moze, per hour, are not infrequent prices given io the fortunate liveries where sleighs are kept forhbire. Aftor our lingering autumnal suns, wo were shocked beyond measure at the biting cold of last Baturday, which was probably the spray dashing from your grand volar waveof lest week. . > & GRAND PaErr. The Ross Ray party, to which. I alinded last ‘woek, was ns much of a success as prognosticat- ed. Tho house, which is a large one, was made addionally commodious by inclosing the veran- dab in the rear, and turning it into a eupper- It was a perfect ~ conservatoire of flowers, and in the centre was Jaid an elegantly furnished table, flowing with champagne and Bourdeaux, and other deli- cions products of the vine, with the more’ sub- stential terrapin, and capon, and ealsds, and jol- Jiss, and everything dainty and palatable tocharm the most epicurean taste. Seven hundred invi- tations were issued, and one felt sure tho first part of the evening that noone had been bid- doninviin. But towards midnight the elderly people turned noniewand, leaving the ball-room’s emooth oud polished floor for the ‘waiting feet of thie southfol dancers. The German, led by Jesse Brown, # gentleman of elegant leisure acctubmudant weaith, was not finished untii Ready “5 o'clock in the morning.” ._ TRE TOILETS. 2 Mrs. Rey received in 2 dress’ cf palest blac silk, so rich in its material that a whito bloom seemed to rest on its surface; Mies Leila, her de- Vufenie daughter. for whom ail this mag- nificence and cisplay was insugurated, stood yeas, looking liks a slonder lity, rising from the folls of white silk and filmy Valenciennes which composcd her exquisite toilette. The Yalen- cicnue flouncea were over a quarter of a yard deep, aud particularly fine, Mrs. Robeson, wife “€ the Noval Secretary, wore a black velvet court train, over a lavender satin petticoat, and’ her whito hair, fino English color, and stately car- Fiage, wera particularly noticeable. Her nicce, Miss Stout, whose rea, gold hair is the subject of eo much admiration, was dressed in a black tulle, with spreys of .wheat aod scarlet poppies intermingicd’ in the trim- wiug, and cern-colored sash ends looped in te back. Mrs. Fish’ wore a wine-colored tatic, with low neck and short elcoves, and did not look as dirnitied as. with bigher-cat waists. Lonject to elderiy ladies, either stout or the’ re- verse, 4ppeatiog in public with neck and arms exposed. It is not attractive, andis s law of fashion which HIGH-XINDED LEADELS OF SOCIETY wuoctd iguore. Iremember seeing two very dicalous extremes at one of the large ertertain- nents given ia the citr. A certain forcign Min- ister has a daughter whose fairy-tiks proportions move the ecaies to 2 genercus 250 pounds! Sheis considered a meat Geauty in her. rative land, where quantity is admired in addition to quality. Filles religiously appears at all the enter- taiaments, elegantly arrayed in silks and jeces, her dresses mude in the extreme of tho Accollete inode. One evening, in descending fiom the dreesipz-room, I saw what i supposed to be s proup of ‘ladies in evening-costume, but which prov upon nearer approach, so be the tir demviselle in question, herself. Her triple oun rested upon her bosom, and her anay were trarvels of flesh. She had a carriage for her Thwvate use, with doubly-strong srringe, and the refaon which sho rested during the evening bowed itself with Christian resigaation to the Fright impused upon it, al:hough, if it had had speaking-powers, it would undoubtedly dave joined vith Cain in bis agonizing cry: “MY BUUDEN 13 GREATER TUANI CAN DEAT. ‘While standing near this fortiy damsel, there tntered the room aczcature, which from her at- Sire Isuppored tobe a woman, but whose gaunt- nese of figure, and marked deticiency of cutlines euggested the reappearance of somo unhappy ekeleton, whose restless longings for the gay scenes in which it had once mingled the strength of vault or coflin-lid could not confine. Theso bones, covered with an ecru-colored parchment, ehriveled into numberless tiny nriokles, came tirily into the room, dressed in adelicate canary- colored siik, mado so low in the waist that the ribs could aimost be counted, and so skort in the Sleeves, that the hamerug would! have .afforded youthful stadenta:in phrsiolozy excellect illos- -raioa of the number and size of the 2rm bones! Around her neck she woro an elegant nepslace of tabies and pearls, and braceletsof the samo beau- t¥ulgems swung round and round the Apologies tor arms, A point-lace shawl was thrown of her thouiders, and an elegant lace fan was grace- fully waved in tho air by this animated corpse, Ber hair was arranged in puffs, surmounted by a point-lace hesd-dress. Her eyes were sunken 80 lar into their sockets that I doubted their exist- mee, and her cheeks seemed busy feeling for the teeth which, nearly a century goue by, sup- ported. their plumpness. ‘This individual, I ezmed, was the wife of a distinguished Judge, some years younger than herself, and that sho ‘uz, kithough suffering from ill-health, as de- a8 a young git] to socia! pleasures,and, like (Feritable Mrs, Skewton, shocked the sense of ropricty iu every right-minded person by her pearance in public of such painfully in- corous and disgusting toilettes, Feshion he no right to dictate unbecoming or im- Porer by-laws. The pretty, smooth, white Pouldera of very young girls suggest nothing Plessant admiration, but the Saints forbid fat I should ever again gaze upon such ancient eh, except, perhaps, in some exploring expe- ion throagh the Smithsonian, where mummies Mexposed 2s curiosities merely. Yiday evening Mra, Fish gave her first, and I bm beon informed only, reception of the TEE LADIES OF THE CABINET . Betito have tired of opening their houses 6 Stequtly to 2 promiscuous public. and so far eeunter cards have only been issued by the wife! the State Secretary. The entertainment "a5 very charming one, and some most ex- ‘Wuisittoilettes were worn. A very noticeable ne as a white ilk, with fine, kmife- peste flowers of tulle, headed by Softes of — swanedown, | Another wan Scourtain of black velvet, bordered with cob- abby ichess lace, over a petticoat of white tulle, Ped from the waist down, from the soft- ness Oftich sparkled radiant brillicnts. An- other acafe au lait satin, trimmed with ‘Yinss oftvet leavos in every shade of brown, A white \, trimmed with bands of gray aud rite mAout feathers, was particularly beaati- fal se bap : : "WHITE DRESSES - rae seem (42 the rago here this winter. . Tbore young ladies who yeel that they muet do som thing in the way of rejurenation, in order to com- Pete with their fresh-looking debutsute rivals, all ron to white party dresses. In a figure at the Bachelors’ German, “tho other evening, four girls in white silks, with water-lilies far ornament, stood together in s pretty group. Black tulle, with whito or colored Hower, secma algo to be quite en ragle, and the sonbinason: certainly makes a very stylish en TEE GRANTS. © Saturday aftornoon Mrs. Grant received for the first time this zeason, but, owing to the so- verity of the weather, the callers were few in number. The lady President received in a ateel- gray silk, trimmed with biack lace: Grant in’an oxquisite pink silk, trimmed with soll rich lace,.and°a pink aigreile in hor dark air. * Mea. Fred Grant. is cortainly one of the most charmingiy-frank and agreeable littie women in existence. Sho is so very bright and intolligent,- ud her manners are 60 easy and piquant. Ev: ery one who has met her retains that pleasant first impression which subsequent acquaiutance Mereases rather than diminishes. i Do-day,—at Mire. Willisms’,—Col. Fred and his wife were announced. His looks and mannera are vastly improved by his mariiage-ties, aud he entered the room with como degree of grace and: polish. Wis wife was arrayed-in a stylish com- bination suit of plum-colored silk and velvet, and a dainty hat of white uncut volvet, trimmed. with Maraboat face so full Of character. She chatted a tow. } momenta in a clear, cheery yoice with. Aira. Williams, who stood near the door dressed in a hyaciuthe-colored silk trimmed with velvet's shade darker. Tuon turned to Misa Frelinghuy- sep, a tall, stylish young lady, with a plum-col- ored visiting-suit trimmed with bends of shaded: gray ostrich tips, And 0 stood for s few mo- pica te caytvG plezsant nothings to different per- sons, aud then bado a graccful ‘good morning,” and entered carriago'on its way to tho Jewels’. - i ? MRS. WILLIAMS ~ is s woman for whom T catertain unbounded ad- miration. Her early life. wns_one filled with trials and sorrows, endured in the simpler walls of life. When fortune extended to ber her hand, and bado her take one of the highest eeats in the synagogue, she acquiesced without a mis- giving, feeling assured thot she could: grace any Position which the gods should youchsafe. her. No Jady in Wasuingtoa has more affabuity than Abs, Williams, and few can compare with hor in spirit, tact, or fine persouelle. She is looking particularly well this wioter,: after her long illuess of Inst year, which furbado her ap- pearance in society. daring: the entire fay season. Hor figure bas regained its grace- faliy-filled curves, and her checka are onco mora quite blooming. Herhoussis B picture of taste and elegance, and the roomy si for recep- tions extends from the front to the rear of the house. The carpet is of rich, yielding Axmin- ster, with pale-gray ground, relioved from tame- nesa by flowers with faintest tints of pinx ahd blue. “Two long windows are at the front of the room, built in: deep ‘embrasures, and curtained with applique laco, and psle-blue satin damask iambrequins falling from deep gilt cornices. Bo- tween them stands an exquisite murror in ‘heavy gilt frame, réaching to a Leautifully-carved gold bracket, very near the floor. Tho windows are arranged in the same manner at the further‘end of the drawing-room. At one side is i aquare bow-window, separated from the room proper by’ rich Inca curtains, in which stand two orthrce easy cushions for those who like a little “private aad contidential” conver- sation amid the flowers and plants in the beauti- fal jardiniere, and within sound of “flute and assoon.” The furniture is all of pale-blue satin damask, and in’ the middie of the room stands an exquisite circular divan, from the cen- tre of which uprises s cone-shaped pedestal, crowned atits slender summit with a tall bronze antique vase filled wich cxquisite flowers and long trailing vires. Afra. Williams supervised this divan elf, aud, in fact, assisted in its manufacture, and, 65 i . A ‘REWARD OF MERIT,” she is mistrass of the patent, and her parlors exhibit the only ono of tho kind m tho city, The wood work of fhe house is of biack walnut, and tho’ pnrchaso of the real estate, planning aod ‘erection of the domicit, foruishing, and so forth, were ali directly under heron overseeing. A real-estate man told me one day that ‘Mrs. Williers had a fiue hoadfor businese, Why, she bonght' that property on EBbodo Islacd avenuo when it was worth only 70 cents per foot, aud now it is valued at fully $3.50 a aquare foot, and she bas given me anthority to sell the lota adjoiuiug her grounds,—some seven in number,—thus realizing a very hondsomo per- centage.” The handsome residence of . HENRY D. COOKE, formerly President of the failed ‘ First National Bank of Washington,” bse been advertised for sale this weok, together with the country resi- denco, including furniture, of the late Chief- Jastica Chase. Air. Cooke’s house original- ly belonged to one of the Dodge brothers, an-old and sristocratic Georgetown family, whose fortunes waned with the fall of the Con- federacy. It occupies nearly asquara of ground, and is built of brick, covered with a dark-brown plaster, which time and non-occupancy have peeled off here and there, giving it a. somewhat ineasley appearance. The honse has a squaro turret in the centre, loading at ite’ base into a broad boil, At the right eudleft are balcosics andirregularly-shaped nindows jutsiog ous from the wings, which set s little back from the tower. Tho interior: seems to be a nuinber of spacious Tooms, opening into each other ‘in a boundiesa sort of wey. Ono feels in entering that Ariadne’s thread would net be ames, 28 & means of. guid- sco out of the labyrinth. - Ex-Gov. Cooke has. been living vith his elder son, Heury D. Cooke, Jr., in tho small house given him’ by his father ‘as a wedaing-presont. Henrs, dt. is a roey-facod, active, whole-sonled, doyishlocking young fellow of about 25, who cheerily sots to work with a will to earn for him- self the living which he bad every reason to suppose, a few years ago, was his by right of inheritance in his.father's wealt! he stays the brightest hours of the day ina little, dark Eanking-house on ¥ stroot, with tho namo of “Sherman, d; Co.” over the door, abjuring s0- ciety aud everything which may divert -him from his business, “Ho bas three younger brothers— Fred, Jay, and Pitt. Fred is private secrctary to Gen. Babcock at the White-douae. Tho other two are mere boys. Miss Ki(tic, tho only daugh- ter, 18 & very accomplished girl, and exceedingly witty and origival. Shozsone of Mrs. Grant’s prime favérites. She aeked birs. Grant who was to be et Nellic’s wedding, and Mrs. Grant re- plied: , “The beads of the army, the heads of the navy,” and so forth. “Well,” roplicd iiss Kittie, “if Zcome I'll bring my body along too, if you do not object, for I thinz the wedding will bea vory ghastly affair with only heads moving solemnly and wnwinxingly abouk” At which witty rejoinder Mra, Grant, of. course, laughed heartily. Tho tiny Shetland Ponies, waich used to bear the little girl Nellie Grant to and from Mme. Burr's school, was presented the younger Cooke children by Prosident Grant, and they may be now socn driving round Georgo- town with ths ribbons held by little boy hands. Last night THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL LEVER was held at the White House, which was not so numeronsly attended as if the weather had been Pleasanter, much to the delight of all preseat, nodoubt. As a general thing, the oi pollot delight to’render unto Cesar the honor they con- sider his due. and tho crush of the rank democ- racy is something startling. I remember on one momentous occasion entering the domicil, clothed and in my right mind, butI becamo separated from my friends, war jostled. and elbowed, aud hustled, till my delicate India mus- lin, so fresh and pretty at starting, was absoluta- ly torn off my ehoulders, and I presented the ap- pearance upon being presonted to His Excollen- ey which is usually accredited articles taken from a beggar's press. A gentleman told me he one evening got behind the dvor in the Bed-Room to save himself from being crushed, and was obliged to remain in that sequestered spot for nearly two hours,“ bracing his back against the wall, and asing his knees and his bands to prevent the door being shut back against him, by _ the surging crowd, thus pressing himself, into» human sardine. Another eaid, being tired of pushing and setting pushed, he thought he would take events philo- sophically, eo difted his feet, aad was borne triumphantly into the Presidential presence, ia faith, on. the shoulders of the crowd. These Jevees have undoubtedly their bright side, but Iremembor my soiled-looking gloves, and torn znd tumbled drees, and I can only soe the dxrk- ness which fell upon the pursuing Philistines. Fi CARDS ABE OUT fors German next Tuesday at the handsome house of the Postmaster-General Every one anticipates .a doiightful evening, Tho pretty daughters of Gen. Wallace give» lunch Satur- day of this week, with dancing from 4 wot 9. TIBEL. —-—_ THE OPERA, + YXALIAN MUSIC FROM SOCIETY'S STANDPOIK?, ‘There is probably nothing in the amusement world which is 50 essontially 2 society matter 23 Italian opera. Many people go to the opera who rarely attend the theatze, or even a concer!,— some because they have been brought up to do s0, have been educated to understand and ap- preciate artistio aod clsasio music, and #: great many because it is the fashionable thing to do. ‘This being the case. i aegis almost a wonder Mrs.'Col.: ut feathers, surmounted hor brignt'|- that society, while accepting it ag belonging pi ticularly to its world, bas not also in Chicago re- gardedit as easextial to zdopt the regalia enited toauch occasions. A good many people have traveled abroad, anda good many more would like the world at Iangé to think. they had. Gon- erally, when they have returned from a Euro- pean tour, they have bronght back many fashions and customs which sre peculiarly for- eign, These they embroider upon their home- Tmude manners, and thus show the. world that they have traveled. a Some of theeo wanderers talk a little very bad French, Italien, and German, which they have = picked up partly from couricrs, partly from tradea-people, and a very littlo from the amall proportion of good foreign society which they may have chanced to meet, One worthy lady from/Kentuciry, who passed sev- eral months in Pang, never got much beyond a certain facility in calling out after the vendor's .Yogetables, ‘* Pomme de terre et haricot!” This Yiné the first sound which greeted her cara on awakening the morning after hor arrival in Paris the magnificent, and sho had nover forgotten it.” Some, of course, have gotten farther than this, and, at least as far as they van, have adopted for- eign customs and manners. ~ a ‘This being the case, it has always seemed strange to people from other cities that Chicago has povér yot dazgled the world. with full-drecs at the opera. Thero scems always to have beon a certain distinciion drawn between English ond Italian entertsinments. It is quite. correct to ‘goto English operain-your best: carriage cos-: tame and a light: bonnet. Anything be- yond this would somewhat amack of verdancy, and proye one “not to the manner born.” There- fore, the young bride who walked down tho aisle to her seat during the Kellogg season in her bridal erray,—veil, orango-blossums, aud all the wedding insignia,—commicted a grost matako. Sho was ovidently from St. Louis, or some other country place, where peopte are not expected to comprehend those nice distinctions which gov- ern society. She bad undoubtedly read in ‘Toe ‘Trion that it was proper to go to the opera in full dress, and that abroad it was always custom- ary to do so, but did not’ Inow that to city peo- ple © the opors ” always moant a performance in Htalian, while the other was simply English opera. For a brief space, New York, trying to over- come its manifest destiny of being a close copy- ist of foreign fashious, aitempted to da away with full dress at Iratian opera, and it was left optional with those. who attended it whether they would goin grand array, or simply in car- riage-costume. Itcould not last, nowever. Tho music lost its sweetness and the scene its brill- iancy, and so gradually Now York has drifted back tothe regulation costume, and every ona now goes’ to Italian opera in full dress. This does not mean merely without bonnets, but in all the clegaace of evening toilettes, ready to xo straight from the opora if nocessary to a par- ty or ball, Whatever may be asid pro or con re- garding tho expensa, the elegant effect of such full dcess cannot be denied. McVicker's, with parquet, orchestra circle, and baleony filled with the tashion of Chicago dressed as the Iadica in Chicago can dress, would present a scene sa brilliant as an Oriental dream. In regard to this matter, a correspondent writing from New York says: The ladies aro growing mors and more in favor of full dress at the opera, if ona may judge by the farze number who were ‘decoilcto Wednesday evening. Among thosa who were remarkable for the richness of their toilettes and fine parnres of diamonds wore Airs, Frank Leslic and Mra, Judgo G., the former’ in bisck Yelvet, point lace, ond bair dressed a@ PEspagnoie, White is the fashionable color for cpera cloaks, and shell and diamouds the jewslry worn. Palo roso-col- cored gloves are much worn, in pro‘erence to white. That the aamo. thing holds good in regard to the class of. society who frequent Italiau opera. in Chicago, as wellas any other city, is proven by the fact'that'no remark is moro frequently heard than that respecting tho difference be- tween that class end those who go to the theatro or other places of amusemont, including the lec- tures. From whatever causo the differance arises, the opera-goors certainly are generally anosher eet of pooplo, and unnaliy are what are known as society-people. Fall dress for such occasions, tuerefore, would not mean any uv- usual oxpense, if the cost is to be counted, and certainly would add much to the geucral festal appearance which always seems to connect it- self naturally with this amnsement. It may be objected that. if this is mado essen- tial, as it certainly is in all the leading capitals of Europe, it would prevent many people from going who would like to bear the music. It. is not atall likely that prices will be made very much lower than they. ever have beon, and this oae item alone would prevent any one to whom the question of drees would be a matter of much importance from going more than once. There is probably not one such pergon—no young lady certainly—who has not a diess which she would consider suitable to wear to adancivg party,— some white musiin orlight sitk. Such beiug the case, it only requires that she sbould don it onca more for the opers. Has she been accustomed to goto club parties by the public convevances ? it will be uo harder to go_to the opere in the rama way, and she would add her little quota to the general brilasvo of the scene. If, however, it moust still remain a question of fell dress or walling costumes, with towering. bonnets and ecmbrous wraps, then there might be a differ- encs mado in tho seating of people. ‘Let the parquette ‘and orchestra circle be givon up to taosa who wish to appear in full toilettes, and the balconies, a better place to seo and hear,— the place in all foreign cities in which the private boxes aro placed—be given un to those who do not care to taketbe trouble which abroad would be anecossity. Take some of our clezant clube, fur instance, where the Jadies attend in fall drese. To them it would be a matter of accommodation if they could go straight from the opera to-the party. As the. matter stands, should a clab night and an opera night come tu- gether, one or the other must be given up. At any rate, leave off the velvets and hat. Those towering structures are nover so mach of a nui- gsnco as. at the opera, and it does soem asif some distinction oneht to.be made between an ordinary morning street suit and a fall reception dress. So sandwiched tozethor wero those last year that, while the street suit fees nothing, the reception dress lost a great deal. So far as any detraction from the brillisncy of the scene would have resulted, a sheot might have envel- oped the whole audience, and no .sensibie dimi- nution in that respect have been felt. In fact, there was retner a sensation of relief from the sudden hiding from sight of those unpleasant incongruities. It is a society matter, and it has been shown what the custom is iu other cities. It remains for Chicago to decide whether itis worthy of acceptance, or if sho still prefers what scems to be a decidedly crnde and inelegant method of meking up her operatic hotch-potch in the shapo of an andience. cae LEE WEDDINGS, # * -LEOPOLD-cLAYBURGH, Among the weddings of the past week, tho Leopold-Clayburgh took thelesd. Both bride and groom being repreeentatives of leading Israclitish families in this city, nothing. was omitted that-conld make it s brilliant affair. The ceromony took place at Standard Hall, the Jarge' parlor being beautifully decorated for the occasion. A matriage-bell of rare white flowers was suspended over the heads of ihe bridal pair. ‘The mantel was also handsomely decorated, as was the chandelier and tho table beneath it. ” After the ceremons, according to the Hebraic form, but without the Hepraic sign of desolation in the crashed glass which usually forms part of that ceremonial, the party wero congratulated by their friends, and then led the wey to the danc- ing-hall above. Here those who werd notable to wish them well had an opportunity of doing so, 2nd then Hand's band -played a lively march to which all kept time as they descended to tha supper-room. Max Wohl, the caterer, had farnished everything that could delight the palate, and bat one fault could be found with the feast or its appointments. There waa an insufficient supply of cutlery, so that the same knife and fork had to do duty through the numberless. courses. When Mr. Wohl gata up another ‘grand dinver, let bim remember that after using afork for fish, itis not pleasant to use it for.mest or game. At each plate was the usual roll and napkin, butin the topof the formerasmall hole had been mado, and in it inserted an exquisite bou- touniere of sweet-scented flowers. -The menu ‘was Yery prettily gotten up in.suitable style on decorated cards, The dinner. which without the dessert comprised eleven courses, and which was washed down with copious draughts of Hock and Verzenay, occupied three hours.. The toasts took somo time longer, and then the party ascended to the dancing-hall. The programme comprised twelve numbers, and tho bride and groom opened the ball. ‘fhe programmes were very prettily goten-un, having on the ontside the monogram of the newly-mar- ried couple.and the date, and were inclosed in handsomely decorated cases. That of tho bride was particularly unique, bering 8 bouquet. of sityer. fowers on one side ® painting’ on Batin on the other, ae ‘The bride is a tafl, slender,- very. handsome and. che was elogently attired In a white silk ross, made with a long Watteau plaited train, which was ornamented with large bows of white satin. The tablier was trimmed With plaitings of tulle, sill, and satin, while a tulle apron edged with orange = fluwers_—_ completed it. Down the sides of the- tablior was a wide fan-plaiting of satin, and large graceful bouquets of bridal blossoms. ‘Tho square corsago was finished with tulle and orango blossoms, while a veil, elabora:cly trimmed with the same bridal flowers, enveloped her in its misty folds. ‘The tears which filled her exes during tho wedding ceremony and the im- pressive lecture of Dr. Machol hed only served to enhauos thoir lustre and add tc her beauty. Among the -other beantifally drasseq women present, may be mentioned Alrs. Clayburgh, mother of the bride, Mrs. Leopold, mother of the bridegroom, Miss Clayburgh, Airs. Horner, Miss Binnie Horner, “Mrs. §. A. Lovy, Dire. H. A. Kohn, frp. W. Soliz mon, Mise Ballenberg, Miss Coloy Mra, Lind- aner, Mrs. Foreiman, Mrs. Jo. Austrian, Mies Lindauer, of Cincinneti; Mrs. Honry A’ Hart, Mrs.David Kohn, Mss Einstein, Mrs, Schaffner, tae Misses Kohn, Mise Seltz, of New York; Mrs, Seltz, Mrs. Frankel,.Mcra, Aaron, F, Leopold, of Milwausee; Mrs. Nelson Aforris, Miss Augusta Rosenberg, Miss Bertha Leopold, Mrs. Weineman, Miss Weineman, and many oth- ers. | A moro brilliant display of dross, fine lace, and jewols bas rarely been seen in Ghicago. All the bride's ornaments, however, were orange flowers, for, although she was presented with some beantiful diamonds, the buds of the bridal blossoms replaced the jeweled} ear-drops, tho ‘necklaca, ond the bracéleta, and were in equisito tasto and { harmony. Diamonds are cold, hard glittering jewols, ut- terly unlit for s brido-unlesa she should be past 80, and couragoous and servile onough to bo try- ing a second raatrimonial venture. Much com- mendstion is due to the Commitioe of Arrange- ments, Messrs. Leopold (known as the Prince), Horner, and Froudenthalor, for their untinnz exertions to make everythiug pleasant. for the guests. They cortainly succeeded in doing so. ‘Tho presents wero valuable and handscme, in- cluding a house on Michigan avenug, ench floor furaished by diferent friends, and coutaining all that a young bride could possibly desire, Evory- thing in tho way of ailver was also among tho gifts, Messrs. Leopold & Austrian gave ‘the elegant parlor furniture for the guest chamber, vaiued at $900; slsothe carpets; itr. and Mra. Leopold the elegant furmtuio of the bridal suite; Mr. and Mrs. Einstein tho beautiful dining-room furmture; Mr, H. F. Leopold a silver service; a gentleman from St. Paul a large buffalo head, with the horns polished, to be uged aso hat- rack, and many other presents of equal value ware bestowed. SCHULTZ-LEONARD. ‘ A pleasant wedding took place at the residence of Bir. Charles E. Leonard, No. 504. Fulton strost, his daughter, Aliss Ida Kate, joining her fate with that of Edward Schultz, the well- dmown tenor. The wedding coremony was per- formed at 8 o'clock, tha Rov. H.N. Powers of- ficiating. A large cumber of her frienda were preseot to wish her joy, and passed a delight~ fulevening. Tbe happy per loft forthe Last via the Michigan Contral Rozd for thoir honey- moon. SILVER BELLS. Z Mr. and Mra, Horner, who were guests at tho Leopold-Clayourgh © wedding, celebrated the twonty-fifth anniversary of their wedding upon the same day. .A ploasant dioner-party and sume valuable prosents from thoir children made it a memorable occssion.. 3 TIN. The tin-wedding of Afr. and Mrs. B. W. Cal- lender was colebrated last evening at their resi- dence, 350 East Indiana street. Mr. Callender belongs to the United States Customs Service. ELSEWHERE, : Among tho recent fashionable repdings in New York may be mentioned that of Mies Edith Philhps ond. Mr. Deanistown Wood. ‘fhe’ wed- ding was celebrated at noon, in the Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church, and was followed by a de- jeuner at Mr. Philups’ residence. Also that of Miva Helen Schermerhorn Welles sud Mr. George L. Kingsland, ‘at Graco Church, Bishop Littlejohn and Dr. Potter officiating, The bride wore white silk and tulle, with bridal veil. Mr, David King, Ji., of Newport, R. L, sod Biss Ells L. Rives were married in the same church on the 7th of January, Dr. Potter, Dr. Morgan, aud the Rev. Mr. Satterlee officiating. ‘Tho bride’s drees was white gros-grain, tulle, and Jace. Also at St. Bartholomew's ‘Church, Madison ayenue, New Yurx, Mies Henrietta Appleby and Mr. Robsrt W, Smuth, Drs. Triag and Cook per- forming the céreraony. Tho bride wore the usu al costume of white milk, veil, and orange bloa- soms.. Tho floral decorations are. spoken of as being extremely boaatifal Four groomsmen; four bridcsmaids, aod four ushers assisted. The Presents were unusualty clegant. Among them were s complete solid silver service, weighing over 900 onuces, snd beautifully designed, from the brido’s father, and a very large and hand- some camel’s hair shawl from ber mother. Among other notable weddings ara those of Mr. Edward V. B. Kissam and Misa Eva Jose- phine Peck at Trinity Chapel, New York. Mr. ©. 8. Rrown and Mes. Bradley, who wero marriod lest month at Baltimore, were elegantly entortsined at the Windsor Hotel, New Yors, by tho bride's father, Mir. Thomas Kensett, of Bal- timore. ‘Che brido was attired ina pink corned silk, elaborately trimmed with point ‘lace, and wore diamond ornsments, z At Newport, Ky., on the 13th inst., Miss Ida 2. Richards and Br. Ferd A. Bateman were mar ried. The guests comprised some of the bést koown people in Kentucky, and the presents Were numerous and beautiful. A corcespondent of the Cincinnati Commercialeays: ‘The dress of the bride wns especially elegant, and demands s-apecial reference, It was a tea-rose lavender (what color 1g that ?) silk skirt and waist trim) ted with point-lace and illusion.” Tho head- dress and skirt.were tastefully ornamented with natural flowers. Ske wore no jewelry except solitaire diamond earrings.” * At Paris, Mile. Gintin Strakosch, daughter of Maurice Strakosch, and niece of the Marquise de Caux, was married to M. Ernest Bourdiilon, @ young and rising advocate of tho Cour d’Ap- peals, WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS. i The crystal wedding of Mr. and Mra. A. 0, Millard will be celebratod ai their residence, cor- ner of Twonty-necond street and Millard avenue, Tuesday ovening. y Comte d’Arenon, of Frauce, is to marry Miss Fisher, of New York. Comte d’Arenon is cred- ited with bemk s relation of tho Duc de ls Rouchefoucauld-Bisaccia. ..Miss Fisher is an orphan, and reputed to be aa heiress, She isin Paris under the chaperonage of Mrs. Stebbins. «/ . The Earl of Roseberry is now on his way acros the ocean to marry the eldest danghier of William Batler Duncan, of the house of Duncan, Shermen & Co., of Now York. She is described ns the “prettiest and bess girl in the motropol lis” —a young lady of surpassing besaty, of th utmost amiability of character, a great favorite in society, avd of such gentle ond winning ma: ner that all who mect her are evraptured. ‘Th wodding is expected to be one of tho-most brill; iant that has ever taken place in New York. ‘Tha. Prospective husband is a gentleman of great wealth and excellent character. ; —— THE CLUBS. . RECORD OF THEIR DOINGS. . The Sans Souci Club met at the residence of. t Mr, Hough, No. 682 Michigan avenue, and passed the evening in their usual enjoyatile way. Tho Phenix Club met at Klare’s Hall Mon- day ovening- 4 The Farregut Boat Clab mot at 854 Prairie ayenne Monday avening. Tho Ladies’ Promenade, Dancing, and Euchre Club gavo'a masquerade party Friday night at Wood’s Music-Hal. Tho gallerics wero well filled with spectstors, the floor being devoted ‘to those in costume during the early part of the evening.- Among the characters reprosonted ‘were Mrs. Mayfield, 23 Scott's Eliea Douglas, the Lady of tho Lake; Mrs, Williams, asa Tam- bourine Girl; Mre. Kennedy, as Queen of Sheba; Mrs. E..Dreaser, as'a Highland Lassie; and Miss Linda Free, 239 a Picture Girl They at- tracted much attention. Ars. Scott was Night, while Mrs. D. A. Titcomb, Mrs. Shumer, Shaw, Bweet, Smith, Howe, Giles, McAfferty, and Kennedy also ngsumed characters. the gentlemen wero T...B. Boyd, aos Roderick Dhu, H.-H. Harris's. brigand, Mr. Langiecy as James Fitz James, Mr. Kennedy as a Scotch nobleman, Capt. Pierco as King Coffee- Sack, Willio Smith as a‘ Dew-tell” Yankeo, Fred Bloome as Sam Weller, Sir. Curtis as Har- lequin, Mr. Sweet a3 Humpty Dampty, Mr. Gen- try ss Pantaloon, aod maay others.. Mrs. A. G, Wood, the President of the olub, received a let- ter of regret from King Kalakaua that a previ- ous engagement provented his accepting the in- vitation extended to him and his suite by the Jadies of the club. z P ‘The Home Dancing Club: gave en entertain- ment at Wood's Music-Hall Monday evening. The Blue Danube Club mot at the Madison House Tuesday evening. ‘Tho membere of the Viola Club gave s fancy- dress hop at tho residence.of Daniel Barclay, Esq., No. 734 West Monroe street, Every- thing passed off plonsantly, and the sup- per was ally toothsome. Among thoso present were Miss Tomblin as.a Greek girl, Miss May <Prescott: sss pop-corn gn Miss Thompson asthe Daughter of the Rogiment, Mina Barton and Misa tein aa Topey. and dcr ley, Gould, Philpot, ‘T. Johnson, Veitcls, .Smith | ailfahed, Wredeciaks, ‘Adait, Clearer, Georgo Tay- aister, Misses Alibright, Brainerd, and Miller in evening dress, Miss Castle as Mother Goose, [| Bfivo Barrows as Queen of Spades, Messrs. Hoff- man in Court-dross, Guth as a Highlander, Ran- ney as Tragedy, Howell asa Dutchman, Taylor ass Frenchman from Cork, Jewett as a soldier of 1776, Davidson and Green in Court-costumes, Champion and Dolman in dominces, Bobari-es a Datch Mason, Elwood and Hart, with many others, in fancy dress. ‘The Eis Perk Club met at their hall, on Cot- tage Grove avenue, Thursday evening, and en- joyed another of their pleasant reunions. The Oriential Consistory gave its third social party at their lodze-rooms, in the American Ex- press Building, ‘huradsy evening. These par-. ties are always extremely pleasant affaira. ' ~ Lhe Iyanhoes met atthe residence of Dr. Bas- sett, No. 183 South Morgan ‘street, Thursday ‘evening. There is no private club whose parties are more enjoyable than these, i ‘Lhe ontertainment given by the ladies of tho ** Guod Samaritans” at hartioe’s Wost Side Hall, Thursday evoning, was a very enjoyable afar, and well attended by a very select party. This was the rst of a serics, and others as pleasant may be anticipated, : The “Welcome Greeting” party. at Snow's | Academy, Friday evening; was among the pleas- ant ovents of the West Side. Among the many who were present wera the Misses Loeb, Miss Shiro, Miss Stern, the Misses Stine, the Misses Friedman, Miss Levi, Miss Shaombeck, Miss Ring, Miss Small, Mies Wells, and the Messrs. Friedman, Meyer, Loeb, Shire. Piser, Wooley, Winoberg, Ortmayer, Blabm, Shaumieck, Mar- tin, Lidd, Van Borlon, Erby, and Baxboum. The “ La Favorite” assembly at at Martine’s Hall was, as it always is, asuccess. These parties are too woil-known to require any comment, and when it is said that this was as enjoyable as any of the others it tella the whole story. This was the last party of tho season, but itis pro- posed to inaugurate a new series, which shall be equally as pleasant as those which have jast © ise n fhe Mmerva Club held 5 calico party at © Icdonia Parlors, 167 and 169 Washington streot, Bri evening. Music was furnished by the ecierm Light Guard Band. Ths was isd to be tho pleasantest party of the seasop, and the evening passed almost too quickly away far the lovers of. terpsichorean amusement.. Asthe couples appeared in the parlors for the march, the unique calico coats of the clab membera and the toilets of their ladies attested that this wasto be a calico party in roality, as woll as in name. ‘There was a masquerade given by the Centra Club Friday evening ot Central Hall. ‘The Mignon Clab met Friday evening. i The famateur dramatic corps of the Union Catholic Library Association gave a ploauant on-) tertammont at their hall, corer of Monroe and Stato stroots, lat wook. : ‘The West End Clnb icft the city ‘fncsday eyen-' Englewood, and wero entortained at the resi dence of Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin ia a very cor- dial manner. There were algo prosont man: frien‘ls of the clab who resido ia Enslowood. Among those from the city wero Mr. and Mra. McClelland, Mr. and Mrs. Porkins, Mr. and Mra. Goodall, iliss “Milpsnk, Miss Campbell, Miva Chamberlin, Miss Hunter, “Miss Spratt, afise McCartney, Miss Clancey, Misa Geuncss, Mr. Nangle, Sir, Soribner, ‘Mr. Waggener, Mr. Mc- Clay, Mr. Clancey, and others, The onterta:mment at the Clarendon House, Thoreday evening, proved very interesting to those who participated in it. air. White made it extremely pleasaut for all, and afated that nis intention in thus arranging the evening’s enter- tsinment was in order to make bis boardera ac- quainted with each other. ‘Vocal and insiru- weutal music, readings by Mr. Martyn, and some fine solos upon the piano by Mies Mont- fomory, were among the features of the evening. ‘Lhe Blanéy Quartetto Cinb furnished some fine music. The members are Messrs. Coffin, Kim- Dark, Lofer, aud Goodrich. ‘Ihey were repeat: edly encored, ‘afid “Old Simon the Callarer” was particularly weil received. Adelicions sup- per and dancing followed. ‘THE WOODRUSF HOUSE. The following testimonials have beon tendered totho proprietors of the Woodruff Houso for thoir courtesy in inviting. tho Sans Souci and Pail-Mall Clubs to enjoy their elegant hospi- tality: : Hessre, J. W. Boardman & Co. : ENTLEME #: It is with pleasure that we, in behslf of the Sans Souci Club, offer our-sincere ‘thanks for Your kind invitation to the Woodruff House masqus- Tade on the evening of the 6th inst, The entertainment was completa in very particular, your hospitality be- {ng fully appreciated ‘by ths seem ees of the club, ‘ours respoztfally, ve Secretary, ED ‘Knoucs, Preatdent, To the Proprietors of the Woodruff Ho GENTLEMEN: At the last meeting of the Pall-Mall Club the following was unenimously adopted : Wuenzss, The proprietors of the Woodrum’ Hotel did, upon Wednesday evening, Jan. 6, tender a com pllinentary party to the members of the Pall-Mall Clab ; an Waenras, Tho memters of the club feel under very great obligations to the gentlemen of tho above-named house for their kindness aiid hospitality upon that avoning ; be it ~ Hesolted, Taat a vote of thanks be tendered these gentlemen, exprescing nur deep spprociition of the comp.iment so extended. E. F. Gontor, Secretary, Howanp 0, Srroorz,Presient,. PRIVATE PARTIES. THY EVENTS OF THE WEEE. “ Among the olegant private entertainmenta of tho week was that given by Mr. and Mrs, Alex. ander, of No. 605 Wabash avenue, to Colonel and Mra. Scott. Col. Scott is the Superintend- ent of the Jeffergonviile, Madison & Indianapo- lia Railroad, Louisville, Ky. About. 150 of the elite of the city accapted: Mrs. Alexander’s hos- pitality. Kinsley farnished the supper in his usual elegant style, and Hand an extra orchestra for the occasion. : % Gen. Stockton’s residence, at Lake View, was invaded by a party of young people from Chica- go, who wont out there Tuesday evening to have @ pleasant time, and succeeded. Wright for- nished the supper and- Hund the music, and therefore all was well with them. toy A party was given at the residence of Mr. J.. H. MzAvoy, No. 415 Calumet avenue, Friday evening. f Mr. and Mra, W. W. Kimball entertained their friends at their residence, 660 Wabash ayeaue, Tuesday ovening. $ Mra. Doggett entertained last evening. , Tuesday evening a surprise party was given at the residence of Aira. Anaa A, Guth, upon the anniversary of Miss Josie’ Guth's birthday. Among the guests present wore Mrs. :Gleason, Mrs. Cowdiy, Misses Nellie and Fannie Gleason, Miss Greene, Miss Donretts, Miss Bardett, Misses May and Mary Guth, Mies Josio Mullen, Miss Katia Gilday, Mixa Lizzio Frawloy, Miss Mary Quigley, Miss Mary Montelius, Mr. ‘and Mrs. Duggan, Chas. Swactland, Nato Otnoy, Yarry Commons, 8. Harzsell, W. Greene, Mesars, Oliver, Kelland, Wm. Burns, Chapman, Wm. Dillon, McClure, Glover and, Spetiman. <A surprise party was givon- last Sunday night ‘| te Br. George tiaham, of the Chicago Union, athis residence on Thirty-second street, be- tweon Wabash and Afichigan avenues. Tho party cousisted of about thirty ladies and gentlemen, who were accompatied by a string band. Dans- ing wae in order until 12 o'clock, when a delicious supper was served and enjoyed by those present. Speeches wero mado by Mr. Brahani and others, and: numerous toasts were given and sppro- priately roplied to, 7 ; \_A-surprise party wes ‘given Friday evening, the 1btp, to Mr. and Are, James W. Oabloy at their elegsut residence coroer. of Drexel boulevard and Forty-seventh street. his was one of the most delightful and enjoyable entertainments that have beon gotten up this winter. Thoeo from the city went out in five large four-horsa stages, and, before going to the house, were joined ‘by the Kenwood and Hydo Pari peoplo at ‘ol. Clark's residence. The bright moonlight added greatly to the pleasure of the mde out. ‘Tho music was provided by Johnny Hand, aud He presided in his usual happy style. The re- resiments were furnished by Wright, The ‘table was elegantly sppointed, and ample pro- ivigion wes made forall. Alter tho reception of ‘the guests by Mr, and Mrs. Oakley danc- ing commenced,- and was. kept up until ‘Into hour. The occasion was one that will long bo remembered by Mr. ‘and Mra. Oakley and their many frienda, Amon; thoae present were Mr. and Mra. Buck, Mr. an Mrs. Tourtelott, Mr. and Mra. Cleaver, Afr. and, Mrs. Ed Phelps, Mr. and Mrs. Knickerbocker, Mr. and Mrs. Whitaker, Mfr. and_ifrs.-Hanford, Mr. and Mrs. McAvoy, Mfr. and Mra. Fitch, Mr. and Mrs. George Miller, Mr. and Mrs. McCon- noll, Mr. and 3Irs. Chipman, Br, and McDonald, Mr. aod Mrs. Galibrandt, Mfr. and Mrs. Cheeney, Dr, and Mrs. Hyde, Mr. and Mra, Billings, Mr. and Mrs. Col. Eldridge, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Spink, Mr. and Mrs. Haskins, Mr. and Mrs. Lamb, Mr, and Mrs. J. P. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Wait, Mr. and Mrs. Pratt, Mfr. and Mrs. Acker- man, Mr. and » Waldron, Mr. aud Mrs, Mil- lor, ‘Mr.'and Mrs. Higley, ‘Miss Merston, Miss Obapman, Miss Lillie Whitaker, Miss Boarcman, Miss Norris, iss Phitpot, Miss Lyman, Misa Clara Small, irc. E. A. Small,- Misses Florence and‘ Adie Johnson, Miss Perrine, Misa Abbie Norris, Miss Parks, Miss Gould, Miss Fredericks, Mise Barrett, Miss Cooniea AcAvoy,-MMrs. Marsh, and: Messrs. Olcott, Robinson, McPherson, Per- is Jor, Porter, Charles McAvoy, C. KfcDonaéd, and others—in ail about 150 euests. zs A Twelfth-Night party was given by Mrs. Strong, of Madison avenue, New York, at which alltho traditions of Twelith Night were intro- duced. A cake was baked with a ring in it, which ‘was to fall to the lot of some fortunate maiden end ‘ates hor marriage within the year. ‘The boar’s head, yule log, and wassail-bow! are also among the features of these parties. Tho young people, however, finished up with the “German.” The officers at Fort Columbus, Governor's Island, N. ¥., havo boen giving a hop. These partica alwava occasion a great excitement among the belles of New York and Brooklyn. The Misses Ida and Gabrielle Greeley wera among the guests. _ Mrs. Greatorex, of Now York, gave a recep- tion at which Charlotte Cashman was present as an honored guest. ._——>—— CHURCH PARTIES. SAINTLY FRIVOLITT, The Unity Charch Farnishing-Fund Dancing- Party met Tuesday evening at Temperance Hall, and aided by thoir tripping feot the good work they havein view. The Grace Church Mito Society met at the residence of Mre. Walker, No. 655 Wabash avenne, last week. ‘The St. Paul Assembly gave an elegant party at the residence of George W. Gage, Ezq., No. 243 Michigan avenue, Friday evening. Dancing was kept up until 2 a.m. An elegant supper was spread in the billixrd-room, and was eeryed at i o'clock. The Misses Gage, sasisted by Miss Mourton, ro- ceived the guosts, and medo-it pieasant tor all. Among those present were Mr. and Birs, George Gage, Mr. and Alra. Price, Dr. and Mrs, Byder, Mr. and Mrs. Morton, Afr. and Mrs, Ayers, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, M. and Mrs. Van Cott, Miss McKenzie, Miss Carrio Ryder, Miss Lon Brown, Miss Etta Price, Mies Dilliogs, Misa Nellie Pullman, Miss Tucker, Misa Ryder, Miss Batchor, Miss Van Cott, Miss Hough, tho Misses Price, Miss Shafenburgh, the Misses Gage, the Misses Mourton, the Mlissea Hutchin- son, Biss Rove Morris, and the Messrs. Jones, ‘Tyler, Follausbeo, Hongh, ‘Tucker, Dodson, Bands, pakes, Maps rites agit Batiboney aden, Peters, Billin; ol loxander, Kim- bali, LaBarron, Lancaster. “Wednesday eveniug there was a party given by the Church of Our Savior st Klare’s Hall, which, in spite of the inclemency of the weather, proved.to be a very pleasans affair. The Church of the Messiah mst at Mrs. Hil- ton’s, No. 699 Wabash avenue, snd enjoyed themselves, as the young people of that Sociaty always do, ‘Those’ are among the pleasantest ing last by private conveyance for the villaze of | Parties siveo. -Tho Tenth Presbyterian Church, in the Four- teenth Ward. was tho soene of a grand social Friday evening, when the. Collier Temperance Reform Club No. i entertained their frends. ‘This organization is the first one formed by the Chicago Temperance Retorm Cinb, aud already numbers nearly 100 members, most of whom ‘6 only recently jomed the temperance ranks. The church was filled to its utmost capacity, and, after short addresses by the Rey. Mr. Surbridge, Henry Clarke, and others, indulged in a free lanch, to which all did ample juatice. The pa rent Club intend shortly towrganize auxiliary as- sociations at the Rolling Mitls, North Side, West- erm avenue, and at Lawadale. ee ag - ANNOUNCEMENTS. THE COMING WEEE. The next of the Unity Church farnishing-fond daucing-parties will be given Jan. 23. The Entre Nons Club will give a calico-party at Klare's Hall Jan. 27. ‘The fitth grand bell of St. Patrick's Benovo- lent Society will be held at Turner Hall, West ‘Lwelfth street, Jan. 22. The Graco Church mite-party will meet to- morrow evening at the residence of Mfrs. L. Sidway, No. 539 Wabash aveane, : Mr. and Lirs. C. H. Dyer, of No. 131 Rush strect, will entertain their friends Monday eyen- ing. : ‘Mr, and Mrs. John J. Rogers, of No. 162 South Ashland avenue, ‘will entertain their friends Wednesday evening. The regular meeting of the Standard Club oc- cure Thuraday evening. ‘Therewill be an elegant party at Mr. Kellogg's, No. 652 Michigan avenue, Thursday evening. The Silver Link Lodge, No. 521, I. 0. 0. F, will give’ their second grand annual ball at Turner Holl, West Twelfth .street, Thursday ig- The preparations making for it argue that it will be an occasion of interest to the Or- der. -The Independents” will give the seventh party of their eeries at Martine’s South Side Hall ‘Thursday evening. The Oriental Club will have their reunion and opeaing party at Martine’s, No. 55 Ada street, Thursday evening... - ‘The ladies of St. Mark's Church, Cottage Grove, will giye a “‘ Phantom” party at the res Henoeice Mra. W. H. Lidell, No. 39 Lake avenue, fan: 21. ‘ Kilwinning Lodge, A. F. and A. M., hold-the firet of a series of dancing parties at their hail, No. 187 Exzt Kinzie street, Taesday evening. Members of other lodges ‘and their frionas are cordially invited. ‘The next Mite Social of the John Smith Club willbe given by Mrs. W. C. D. Grannis, at the residence of Mra. Balcolm, No. 72 Michigan avenue, corner of Twenty-first street. The en- tertainment will consist of reading, music, dancing, &c. Stagea will be in readiness at the close of the evening’s entertainment. The Incognitos will give another of their pleasant partios st Avenue Hall (Sullivan's Dancing Academy) Saturday evering. The Church of tho Messish Fraternity will give & dramatic and musical entertainment in tho ladies’ parlor of the church, corner-of ‘Swenty- third street and Michigan avenue, Monday even- ing. ‘+t Down by the Sea” will be played. : The Americus Club intend giving an elegant party Friday evening, at Lincoln Hall, on North Clark street. The hall bas beer refitted and furnished, so as to meet all the requirements of the dancers. The Orphan Asylum will celebrate its treaty- fifth annivorsary Saturdsy, at their building on Michigan avenue, between Twenty-second and Twonty-third streets. This is ore of the oldest charitable imatitutions in tne city, and, during such weather as tho present, none can help feeling their hearis tiled with pity and chanity for tho little orphans. While the ladies do not expect presents ‘of silver ag especially suited to their quarter of a century of existence, they will still he grateful for any do- uation. for the orphans. The ladies of the Board wilt provide refreshments, and ic the evening-there will be tablenux by the children. ‘The Hamilton children have offered to sing grs- tuitous!y, aud there will also be music aod chance for the young peopié to dance. Rewam- bor tue orphans, then, Saturday, and also that 1t is the twenty-fifth anniversary. The Sans Souci Club will meet on the 28d innt. for their last party but one. ‘The final party ail be given at tho residence of Mr. Louis Wehl, on Praine avenne. Great preparations are making by the Lieder- kranz Society fora grand ball 10 take place on tho 30th inst., at the North-Side Tarner Hall. No pains will be spared to make this the event of the season in German social circles, and algo to eclipse all former efforts of the Society. The young people of the Third Unitarian Church, corner of Monroe and Laflin streets, are making themselves quite famous this winter by their matic entertainments. Those who attended the last will not, we think, fail to at- tend the one to be given Tuesday evening. The plays are “Checkmate” and “Good for Noth- BREVITIES, ‘WISE AND OTHERWISE, * James'Gordon Bennett is building an elegan$ house at Brighton. England.’ He will occupy it with his sister. It is to be hoped it willcontain all the modern American’ improvements and in- ventions. . Mies Julia Griffin, of No. 6 Astor place, New York, is engaged on a bust of Gov. Tilden. - Charles Blanc proves from history thst large bonnets are indicative of a religious sentiment in faehionable society, and small ones, of.tha opposite. He does not atste whether high bon- nets. denote ‘epirituality (if so, how ideal the present raco must be growing), broad ones lib- eral views, and long, narrow oves, the preva- lence of puritanical ideas, Will he please add another chapter to hia “Lart dans ls Parure,’* and decido this weighty question ? Paolo Montegazzi, an Italian anthor, Proposes: giving naaal concerts. Not tho vulgar kind which occur naturally as sleep-distarbers, but a sort of harmony and melody of odors. An in- strament, with compartments ‘to bo filled with odors in of keys, is to bo played upon; and in place of: tones therefrom. there would “issue the ‘various fragrances in gradations lezrned from experience. “Delicate scents are to open and close the of perfumes, In- creasing and of the same -odor, elow exhalstiona and rapid currents, bar- monic accords and alternation of contrasts, sre. to furnish the elemeuts for # creation of the Music of the Nose, having its own laws and ite own artists.” Ingenious machines of various sizes are to furnish private houses or public halls with theso concerts of harmonie fragrance. ‘Will the noso-artists charge as much aa the ear- ber teres done? . Stowart han given $10,000 to the Phila dolohia Centennial Cobataitee pals’ Ex-Governor and Mrs, Ciafiin, of Massachu- gaits, Ee eee next month to be gone a year. ‘Thoy take their besutiful niece, Miss Dayeapori igh thom eo ee Mra. Senator Sprazuo is at Cannes, Mra, Sena. tor Fenton in Florence. and Are.’ Sartoris in General and Mrs. Geo x eneral and Mrs. rge B. McClellan ara st pretias Egypt. Thoy will return to America in e spring. Mr. and Mra. Hilt, of Tinois, will replace Ccl. and Mrs. Hoffman at Paris. Col. ‘Boftmas is to be First Secretary of Legation at the Court of St. James, Ars. Viole writes from Paris: “Tho elope- ment of Miss Parsons, of Chicago, siater of the Princess Lena, with young Milner Gibson, soz of the member of Parliament, has been ons of the sensations of the day." Mira. Viele haa slac been introduced to’ Baron de Bois-Gilbart, 1 lineal descendant of Brian de Bois-Gilbert, af “Ivanhoe ” fame. A California lady (?) woll known in Paris hy been arrested at the Bon Marche for pocket ing a quantity of plated salt-spoons and butter knives. The Secretary of Legation succeed ed in getting her out of prison upon the ‘ples a deptomania, ae correspondent of the Baltimore America: 7S 2 A physician recently called my attention toanan nouncement in the society news of a paper here tha “afr, and Mra. — and their charming daughter Ass Lavinia, would receive on New Year's Day 3 thelr realdence on such a street, ‘The people were a honest colored family, who lived back of his house, ani the charming Lavinia’ was his housemaid. They ha 38 much right as their betters to apend their money ft Figiculone showy Dat the case ts of 8 tore heat a a “society gallant hardly like to become general glide —__- EVANSTON, SOCIETY sX THE SUBUIBS. The event of the week in this suburb, settin, asido the organ concerts, of which mention hx. already been madein Tux Tamuxx, was tht second entertainment given by the Social Clu ‘Thursday evening. Although the occasion was by no means as brilliant as .the opening night yet it was an exceedingly pleasant affair. ‘Tn: programme was a variegated one. To bogin with, Prof. O. Mzyo favored tht company with five or six piano solos selected from the masters, preluding each rendering with a few instructive remarks in regard to the atylt of the composer, Mrs. Ravenhill, who was formerly an artive member of the Sorosis in New York, then rea the following selections in very good stylo: “Roderick Dhu and King James ;” Mra. Brown ing’s ‘‘ Mother and Nons;" “Mra. Maloney ou the Heathen Chinee;" “The New Organ.* Aves of thanks was tendered the lady for her effort ‘The treat of the evening was the acting of thi charade “ Noso-gay,” in which Miss Humphret took the part of a dashing widow, Mrs. Kidder of a literary wife who wears the breeches, and W. C. Comstock was a poor hen-pecked husband, Mr. and airs. N. G. Iglehart, Miss Nellie White iiosers, L. G. Gage and G. G. Wilcox actin minor parts. A prize was offered by Dr. Mann to the ont who tiret guessed the charade. Tia was awarded to Prof. O. Mayo, who found to his infinite do light, on opening the box which centained it, diminutive crockery baby of African descent, ‘The Iaiter part of the evening was spent in social conversation and dsacmg. ‘The following gentlemen with their wives were among those present: L. W. Conkey, B. B Phillips, C.J. Gilbert, Dr. O. H. Mann, 0. 3. Wicker and brother, O, E. Haven, Mr. Kesnoy, S. H. McElwain, D. B. Dewey, Mr. Warren, E. L. E. Brown, W. Brainerd, L. G. Gago,” Mr. White, C. F. Grey, J. J. Parkhurst, J. K. Ormsby, 0. Dution, Mr. Burdsal, A. H. Gunn, Dr. and R. Scott, Mr. Barrows, C. G. Ayers, Merril Ladd, J. C. Humphroy, G. W. Muir, T. F. Wheeler, A N. Young, 8. F. Junkin, Mr. Eldred, J.G. 0; den, Dr. Freeman, IS. Taylor, Mr.’ Woodward, also Misses Phillips, Newall, of Kenosha, and oir. Thursday there will be an informal social gathe ering, sod for next week Thursday another em tertainment is in preparation. Prof. E. BR. Shrader has returned with hig bride and “settleddown.” Prof, Cooley, who has charge of the civil em gineering department of the University, took ad- yantage of the recont vacation to rn down t¢ Canadaigua, N. Y., and commit matrimony. Arch Winne, tho jolliest man in Evanston, hag Just returned: with his wife from » prolonged Eastern visit. It i» now generally known that it is Kenosha, Wis., which is to be devastated when Reynold: makes that matrimonial venture. ~ Hrs, Davis Cavan, one of the most popula, and accomplished pianists in Evanston, has ix sued cards of invitation to a Piano Recital, wnich will occur in Union Hall Tuesday evening Misaes Maggio Perry, Clara Willard, Ads Somers, Mir. T. Copelin, and the Evanston Glee Clab will aasist on that occasion. Mra. Cavan has giver sevoral of these entertainments before, and thoy nave always been, aos this will doubtless be, greeted with the most select audiences, ang prove thoroughly enjoyable. The ladiew of St, -Mark’s Church have post Poned their tea-party nnti! mext Fridey evening ‘Lhe ladies propose to array themselves in the costumes of Colonial times, and expect the shades of Gen. Washington, with some of bis staff, ard the celebrities of ‘ya olden time,” will put in az appearance. ——_>— RAVENSWOOND, AMONG ALL THE SUBURES OF CHICAGO there 1s not one which possessts a better class c citizens than does this pleasaut village. The residents, almost without exception, own thi dwellinzs in which they reside, and friends from the city, who may be invited to any of their en tertainments, very gladly embrace the opportuni ty of being with them the second time. During the past summer and fall, the residents hsve had many valusble additions to their- number, who having becomo well acquainted, add much to tht enjoyment of the older members of society. : THE WINTER has "thus far been ,very lively, with sociables, parties, weddings, assemblies, theatricals, eto On Tuesday evening last, the ‘Uncalled™ Club gave: their inaugural party, which was attended by seventy Indies and gentle men, and was pronounced by one and all a “perfect success.” “Old Probabilities” waa very obliging on this evening, and took bis de- parture ior other climes, which enabled the la- dies to'appear with their toilets intact, and which undoubtedly accounted for their fine aj pearance. If space would permit, we should lite to give description of tho most noticeable toi- lets, but will content ourselves by giving a list of the ladies present: Mosdames W. H. Fishleigh, 5’ W. Bassett, Wash Van Horn, Lonis Semper, J. Fishleigh, C. BM. Parkinson, J. Roth, of Chit cago; - George Dingee, 'A. PB. Nights ingale, 0. "Carpenter," J. W. Bishop, FB. F. "Condo, ..- Genun, of Chicago; A.A. Clark, J. W. Andrews, E. F. Angell, aod AE. Little, Misses Lizzie C. Galloway, Birdie O. Bassett, Elvira Bannister, Nollic 5 Bliss, Katie Parkinson, Julis A. Lord, Carrie and Mari- on Maier, Mivnie Fisticigh, Bida and Nellie Vickers, of Chicago: Mary Cochrane, Sarah Barklard, and Annie Conklin, of Abingdon, Til. ‘The success of the assembly was owing largely to Mr. J.D. Perkins, who was the Mastar of Ceremonies, and who demonstrated his entire fitness ‘te occupy such a position. Too much praise cannot be given him for his efforts on this Occasion. Tne music was under tha leadersnip of W. H. Lehder, of the Great Western Light Guard Band, which is a sniticient evidence of its excellence. 4 NOTES. ~ Tho Dramatic Club had a rehearsal on Tuesday evening, and will soon favor the public with the Production of two popular pieces. Capt. Hale Knight, who has been to Dayton, ., On business, is experted nome again this morning. ‘The young people’s prayer-mesting is held on Monday evenings, andthe clarch prayer-meet- ing on Wednesday evenings. ee LEYDEN: CENTRE; + MIPERART ENTERTAINMENT. ; The Reformed Church was on Friday evening tho scene of a large gathering to witness the fr=t eatertainment of the Leyden Literary Society, The programme conmsted of choice Teadings and recitations, and was enlivened by several music- al selections beautifally rondered by frienda from. Chicago. Mr. 8. Edwards,. Pao of the Grammar School herealso read a most amusing paper, upon “ Goblins and Hobgoblins.” Large legations were present from Mont 6 and Norwood. The entortaisment “was under the sicestion of 2s. Honry Willis, President of the