Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 31, 1875, Page 5

THE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1875.—SIXTEEN PAGES, “THE SOCIAL WORLD. Eyents of Social Interest in the National Capital, te, Who Stole tho Things in the Fouse that Stewart Built, *~ho Comanche”: Her Career and Her Children. {nOficial Reception, and the Various Styles of People Present. Tho Lowery Party-—-"Nellio” at the White House Again, Flrtations on the Stairs and by the Furnace. The Gatherings of the Clubs. Private, Church, and Charitable En- teriainments, Weddings, Past and Prospective, ol Announcements. SOCIETY AT THE CAPITAL. WuaT's I A NAME? Special Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune, Wasprxctox, D. C., Jan. 27.—Since the good oid times of Will Shakspeare and his confreres,— when such adjectives as ‘‘pretty,” “sweet,” gentle,” and “‘bonuie,” described those dam- sols bearing the name of Kato (tho shrew ex- change has como over the ine world, until, now, Kete fraud, and everything dis- synonomous terms in tho imagination of the reading public, and the pricsthood and Gospel-miristry even, mn exhibit no more wanton * wolves in sheep’s dothing!" “ Eatic King,”—may her tribe de- mrase,—after recaiving tribute from the pens of pited and thinking men; after ‘captivating a popaisce eager to believe in deceptive illusions ; sfier being considered an etherialized spirit from the upper heavens, condescending to viait {lon humanity, and smile upon worms of tho #ust,—is discovered to be the most unmitigated bumbug ever confined within the limits of one + dJemmed unpleasant body,” as Mantilini would segently express it. RICE AND LARE WERE TNE THINGS SHE STOLE. Mrs. Senator Stewart bas resson to have any- spirit of the fex tnd deceit, and sgrecable, nie fing but pleavant reveries in connection with. the ccgnomen in question, as sho has been daped almost as badly os tho Sriritualists. A woman, calling herself Eate Clarke, came to Mra. Stewart, recom- mended, as she stated, by Mrs. Gen. Sherman, and asking a position in her family ss oither governess or seamstress, She was employed by ‘irs. 8 in the Inttor capacity ; but, failing to give satisfaction in her needle-work,—altbough “Jight-Gngered” enough to be an adept in any such occupastion,—she was told herservices were no longer required, or, in different parlance, she “resigned”! F ‘THE DEST LAID PLANS GANG AFT AGLEY.” A few days aiter her resignation, Mrs. Stewart commenced to miss one article of value after another, and tho servants reported seeing the charming Kate, in the garb worn by Lady Macbeth when taking her troubled. somnambulistic prom- ensdes, walking stealthily about the upper re- gions of the dwelling, a day or two mabsequent to her dismissal The course of vil runsing no smoother than that of “ true Jove,” Kate was followed to Baltimore, where three large ;Saratogas awaited her claiming for the New York train. But the officers—like the finger of Fato—pointed s different path to tne recreant damsel, and, upon her return to Wash- mn, the contents of the Saratogas demon- gated hero thief of ro mean pretentions. A act of diamonds, vatued at $2,500, glittered with actovigbing ssaurance in a velvet caso; other diamonds, three gold watches, haudsome chains, bracelets, and earrings, evinced Kato’s esthetic tastes in tho matter of jexelry. Lace handker- chiefe, valaod at $400, fia gloves, and other ar- ticles which could not be replaced short of $5,000, and roils of velvet vacut, and handsome esring apparel, estimated at £2,000, showed Ease's aympatny with Schiller, when he puts in- fo the mouth of one of his charac- tars the ecntiment, that he who steals o i, amount of anything is « rascal, at he who embezzles 8 million is a hero! She evidently had some siore in New York, on Sixth ayenue, Where she could afford to “+ sell cheap,” or at “‘preat bargains,” goods obtained “ata tucrifice.” She is a woman not uncomely to look upon, with dark hair strezked here and there with the gray hairs not found ia tho ways of righteousness, dark-blue eyes, and a slender, Tithe tigure. I eend you her photograph, lest ‘she find her way into some of your unsuspecting households, and Chicagoans are very readily im- Posed apon, I know ! . CHECKMATED. The private Jobhy, ‘for Senators only,” bas enclesused of all outside material, temporari- ir, atleast, Senstor Mormill, of 3faine, who al- Wars cecls heavy blows at existing and incon- Yenient evils, when tho opportunity presents it- self, threatened a Senatorial mvyostigation of - French's conduct in permitting such gross excroschments upon the privileges of grave and dignified statesmen, if not checked immediately. The loboyists, from the depths of infamy up- dug, must henceforth be taught their place in therear of merit and uprightness. So, hereaf- ter, that cormorant element, always hugezing in the Congressional nooks and corners, for the sromb or lerger prey to be picked up, must still futher hide itself away from the respectable face of the carth, unless, clothed like angels of ht, it be entertained unawares ! Speaking of lobbyists recalls the remembrance ne—a feminine one, too—whom I saw last Ramer. Any peron who has been in Wash- ington any length of time must have either secn © beard of “TRE COMANCHE,” 020 most celebrated lobbyists of her sex snd tye, She originally was 2 bright, haudsomo from St. Louis, where sue bezan the le of life by teaching school Her con- tions were respectable people, and the only drawback to her being well-received in Any society was her inclination to receive indis- iminate attentions from men, ond to talk in a tomewhet reckless manner. She was, however, %0 handsome and witty, and overflowing with spirits, thet people were Joth to think evil of her. lat respectabitity awoke oxe morning to the fact that the handsome girl had runoff with fome unfortunate woman's lord and master, who Promised at the altar to “* love ard cherish ” one to whom he gave his nsme. But that fromise was made years ago, probably, and the Waves of time had obliterated even the letters of ‘hetext trom the sauds of his memory. The Sing one came to Washington,—the asylum for Such a8 she.—and her peréonelle was such that he was Goon employed in ascistine the passage St important ontside schemes, by the glances of et liquid evea andthe waveof her dimpled a Her figure bordered on the <j, _ VOLUFIUOUSNEBSOF A CLEOPATRA, ih aa affluence of charms qnite overpowering intheir way. Her skin, of the finest toxture, Was rendered all the moro strikingly fair by the rkueey of her hair, eyebrows, and eyes. Tho ist _lisd something quite to be dreaded in tim reserve of passion and intensity. Manya ebas this woman been’ cen, clad in most fenal raiment, effectively conspicuous in its makeup, sitting luxuriously 1n an easy chair paid the door of some Committee-room, ready to tract and detzin the outcoming Member or piuutcr whose influence was necessury to tho ccees of her project. After years of this Testios, disreputable kind of life, she married ms quiet, “poody” sort of man, smallin and endowed with the meelness of Moves. ‘Two cluldren were the’ result if union,—the elder, 8 child = seme 8 years, with zich subura Bair, and large, brown, mournful-looking eyes, which seem to roveal the lovelessness of a youug life neglected and bareft of any motherly tendor- nees, She is not pretty, and, like the ugly duckling, is scornod and set aside. ‘The youngost— LIFILE ROSE : isan exquisitely-beautiful chitd, with s dear little head, just brim full of sunny, winsome curls, and eyes like the blac of a June sky, which, although they bave only looked cut upon 8 lifo of five years’ events, show all the coquet- tishuess and bewitching glances of a maiden in herteens, She is her mother’s own child, aad is petted to'an unpardonable and burtfal oxtent. May the gods give her what they consider their most precious gift to mortals,—death in the hey- day of youth. Any perfon acquainted with her mother's history, and watching the proclivities aud influences surrounding the child, newd have no very grost prexcience {0 foretell s stranded life, s good)y ship goue down, should she bo spared to reach the yeara os maturity. LIGHTS AND SHADOWS OF AN OFFICIAL RECEPTION. ir. Williems gave her first reception of the season last Friday evening. It was attended, aa are all such official entertainments, by hordes of those of high aud low degree. It afforded a fine opportunity for studying Repub- Iicanism in all ite various phases, and enabled one to meatally decide pro aud con., according to one’s leanings towards aristocratic or purely democratic priucipies. First, Mrs, Biaine—as cold-looking a tho unmelted snows of a Maine winter—frigidly touches the tip of her fingers to Mie. Williains’ genial, ontspread palm; then ruatles away in @ stately manner, clad in her wine-dark violet sil and velvet dress. Behind her enters, with brisk and buoyant tep, Abigail Dudge (“Gail Hamilton”), just the ugliest, and Wittiest, and most ontertaining woman in ox- istence. Yet, when I gaze into her faco, with its total lack of prettiness. I cannot blame ner for exclaiming, “ How I wish I was as good- looking a8 some of these girls, who haven't an idea in their pretty craniomu! I can sympathize with George Sand when che eat, ‘I'd nillingly relirquish ali my wit and talents for the exquiaita rif of beauty?! * fter Miss Dodgo, a human monstrosity wad- dies in, clothed in “purple and tine Tine” and evidently bound to exhibit as much of horvelf 2a permissible under tho laws of decoucy. Theo a girl, who has lost moro than one night's sleep in cogitating what sho shall wear, judging from her tout-ansemble on this occasion. Learning, through tho columns of soms fashion journal, that Mrs. Fred Grant, or some other celcbrity, Wore. on some occasion, a silk exquisitely com- bined of pink and bluo, she has industriously gone to work, and purchased the brightest shades of each color to be found in the market. ‘The pointed, low-necked waiét is of startling blue, trimmed with alter- uate folds of tho two colora. The train ix of fiercest, most uocompromisivg pink, all aflamo with the excitement of the occasion. ‘I'he front petticoat returns to “tho blues,” adown which aro plxved. in commendable regularity, bage piuk bows wita long flaring ends. And yet who #0 happy as she? And so TNE KALEWDEOscoPic cnowD pags in and out,—somotimes showing exquisite costumes, as that worn Mrs. Gen. Jewell, for instance,—a peachblow silk, of rare dolicacy and exquisita workmauahip, sclf-trimmed, and rest- iag on its intrunsic richness for oraameniation ; others dressed in all the medleys imaginable, and suggesting Mex Merrilies and Witches of Endor, aad those croncs who goaded the ambi- tious Macbeth to his rain. Que can sit the en- during evening in a given spot, and not require Cornelius Agrippa'’s wouder-roflecting glass to pass before cue Senators und Ministers Of Stato; storekeepers and their dowdy wives; women with world-wide celebrity for wit, or beauty, or talents; depertment clerks, pale and iris from the inconspicuous anxious to’ batho in the reticcted light and splendor of such une grande afaire ; aud foreigners from every civilized natiou under the sun; anda gallant sprinkling of uniforms, just to enliven the scene. It is 25 good 2s going to bear Clarke tho comedian, or Dondreary, aud better, as 3 more exteusive field for tire study of human nature is hero afforded, ‘Afier tho crowd had iessened, the young peo- plo staid, 2t Mrs. Williams’ request, td TRY THE CLEAN NEW CRASH epread over her bondsome Axminster car- pet; and, of course, they wero uot loth to remain. Mrs. Roboson—dreseed in a black volvet cvening _ toilette—sccopted an invitation to waltz, and notwtbstanding ber white hairs and generously-filled figure, danced with a great eal of grace and dignity, and looked as flashed after the excercise as a young girl overflowing with her firs freshness. Mrs, Williams also danced a polka with one of tho youthful society-beanx, who will undoubtedly treasure up tho incidont as ono to bo long re- memberea, and may perhaps relate the story to bis pratiling grandcluldren, ceated on his anclent imees, one of those days stored up for him in the dim and misty fuvare. ‘The game evening, the Washington German claimed a large proportion of the dance-loving young people, some of whom, ‘after tie ball,” adjourned to the house of the Attorney Gen- eral, AND WHEN E FOUND A MAN, I COULD ADMIRE ID. The German was led by Mr. Frank Greene, a young Lieutenant in the United States Army Engineers, with Miss Edith Fish, the gracefu!, dignified daughter of tho State Secretary. Mr Greeno 1s a raraavis inour city, being = most thoroughly elegant man in all his social bearings, and, while a seeming devoteo at the shrine of fashiovable life, yot possesses an unusually cultured mind and fine intellectual tastes. He graduated first in his class at West Point, and waa assigued tothe Engineer Corps asa compliment to bis ability. His reading is estensive, and his information solid. vot he dances with the ease of a man who bas his heels at the expence of bis head, and con- verees in the small pleasantries common to fash- ionable salons, with infinite address, Ife comes from the old Rhode Island Greones who hoast of Gen. Nathaniel Greene as an honored ancestor, and who are noted for their cultivated and high bred manners. ‘ 'Poesday evening the Loweries gave one of the most EXCLUSIVELY ELEGANT ENTERTAINMESTS, of theseason. Their house has been very re- cently added to our list of handsome private residences, and stands on the corner of Vermont avenuoand K street. Mr. Lowery amassed his fortune in trade, aud came to Washington to ‘enjoy his otium cum dignitate. His wifo iss relative of the Blairs, and bis daughter, Miss Jennie, ia a yery pretty, sweet-voiced young lady, who made her debut hero lavt wiater. Sho is tall and slender, with great, meltiog, brown eyes, fair ekin, and dark hair. The interior of the ‘house is furnished with rare taste and cle- ganco, the mirrors being built into the wails. The exterior ig squarc-shaped,—the material being of pressed brick, with light stone facings, aabstantial porte-cochero of stone affording protection tothe carriages in waiting at the door. ‘The dregees worn by the Jadies were cnusually handsome and fresh, as the rarest toilettes sre generally reserved for such occasions,—as the grand crushes ard crowds soon rob toilettes of their original claim to beanty or notice. Ono lady, dressed in creamy-white silk, with black velvet trimmings, wore in the contro of a bow » monogram pin of diamonds, cach letter about an inch in length, and blazing out in wonderfal dis- tinctness. Another noticeable costume was a white Canton crepe, most exquisitely embroid- ered in silver. ‘TOE ARRIVAL OF MRS. SSRTOEIS, and her ptobable appearance at the White- House Saturday, reception, hus caused quite a nipple of excitement; and there will probably be an immense outpouring of friends to welcome her “home again from 2 foreign shore,” and hor Anglicized feelings will undoubtedly receive asbock at being again obliged to stoop to tho plebeian custom of hand-shaking. If she is present, and, I am there to see, next Satarday, I will tell you all about it. Uniil tnen, adios! ‘OUISEL ———— FLIRTATIONS, ‘THE ETAIRS AND THE FUBNACE CORNER. A dozen engagements I’ve broken ; T left in the midst of a eet ; Likewise a proposal, half spoken, ‘Thet walis—on the stairs—for me yet. Those staira,—how much the beaux and belles mow of them. Even the young belle from Cali- fornia who attended the. ball at Harrison’s barn, and once went down the middle with the man thar shot ‘Sandy McGee,” as soon as her father had struck pay-gravel and migrated east with with her, Jearned the sentimental and society view of stairs. With her robe that ‘* cost a cool +s thousand in France,” she, ‘ bediamonded out of all reason,” with her “hair done up in a cue,” soon found ont. that stairs were put to very dif- ferent uses from the ordinary one of mere menus to a change of altidude, i Could the stairs tell tales, what feccrots they would reveal; traged:es and comedies, farces and melodramas, concerning different partics who had songht their semi-geclusion, and whisp- ered words which those silent stairs will never ropeat. How has Adeliza waited and seen Tom, Dick, and Harry Gi! up her programme withtheir ‘aninteresting names, How skillfally she has fought to keep that favorite waltz clear, and yet dance has followed dance, and still the looked- for hero has not putin an sppsarance. Will be come? at last, bat so Jate, He finds her ont, looks over her programme, whispers @ word or two in her ear, and writes his namo against the next dance. At last it comes. A whirl or two around the parlor ‘and they slip out. Shall it be tbe upper or tho lower stairs? That depends. Is all the world dancing, and supper not yet aunounced? the lower stairs, of course. ‘Instoad, have thoy slipped away from the supper-room, leaving creams and charlottes, orsters and friod turkey, to poople who heve outlived the days when sweet flirtation was moro Gelicious than cham- pagne frappo; then the upper stairs aro the place of ploces. Here he can assume that lowly position bafitting tho suitor for a Jady’s favor. t is mo longer considered necessary for the lover to go down on his knees, and, if it were, how few men could do that thing gracefully. Here Isdiea have the advantage; they can throw themselves down in au agony of grief, aud if their clothes are elegant in fabric, and of the last new Paris modo, look perfectly bewitching, ‘They can evon kneol gracefully, but a man, with his absence of drapery, and his usual ungainli- ness ofoutline, reaches that step beyond the sublime when he makes any such attompt. Therefore are stairs a wonderful invention. They permit a certain humility of position with- out making it a grotesque one. Seated just on the stair below he can whisper his flattering tale, and atthe same timo watch all her soft emo-| tions, as they blushing, guahing, rise.” Having won tho guit, how casy the transfer to the gent beaide her. If, howover, the young lady is a finished coquette, vbe will take the lower seat because it ia so easy then to imagine some one coming, and run down into the bill-room, that is, providing the upper stairs are in question. The genuine caquette, however, she who plays her loyors as an angler does the tish he means to catch, al- ways prefers the lower stairs. Here there is usually o dim, religions light equally suited to penitence or praive, tothe “oeez culpa” of the devotes, or the “ego smo” of the lover. Here the coquette takes her seaton tho upper staira, he at ber fect. ‘She knows what is com- ing, ‘and she wishes him to eee her look of innocent surprise ss he makes that ayowal she hos long meant that he should. Or if not quite ready for it, if she wishes to keep it at bay a little longer, she can overwhelm him, with a bactery of looks snd glances, and then make s masterly retreaz at the last moment. Tho above picture is not overdrawn, still to the credit of the sex let it boaffirmed that it is an in- frequent ene in Society’s gailery. e Many young girls get the roputation of thorosgh coquettes who have not tho slightest intention of boing ansthing of tho kind, and, in nino cases out of ten, they are the best and bravest of the wholo bevy. ‘They are born to please os the eparks fly up- ward, and with vivacity, a love of picasing which ig a thoroughly human trait, mora natural man- ners and less vanity than their assaciates, they aro stigmatized as flirts, wheu they haya ‘no in- tention of being ansthing of thy ‘sud. It is ber | very lack of self-consciousness that leads suck a girl to trest all young men alike, with fraok opon-heartedness, taking porbaps a real interest in his little confidences, fechiug genuinely sorry for bis blighted life, hia lonely position, uncom- pretended and solitary, and she sympathizes with bis sad condition, until he, vain fire, takes the honest belief for sincere adula- tion and admiration of his psecdo-seutiment, and he astoniskes her witha proposal. This, perhaps, places her on her guard for a time, but he is or too frank and cheery a disposition—tvo anxious to stand well with the world, to ploase her friends and be pieased by them—to take the lesson to heart, until, before who knows it, snother moth has ecorched his wings inthe light of her brillant but earnest oyes. ‘Bo, while thero are a few coquettes, brainless or artful, who flirt for the love of it, there are wavy mere who are called such simply because they cannot help themselves, are more houes> and trae and) less vain than their com- panions, It may seom o strange theory to advance, but ony ono who has studied git! nature, must know it to be a true one. These are the gitlsto whom sontimental confidencos are made on the stairs by often brainless fops, who know just enough to dance and be senti- mental, and nothing more. And how about the malo tlirts, fally fledged, in many cases bitds of advanced age, who like to lead the last debuntanto out on the stairs and there whisper pretty nothings just for tho sake of sce- ing her blush and look embarrassed? Who re~ peut the mettor until they weary of it, or somo now faco arises on focicty’s horizon, while the fair girl takes her first bitter draught of insin- cerity, until sho too perhaps learns to brew tho bitter potion and revengo herself. til! pothaps such results are not na frequent a3 they might be, if deoper passions aud emo- tions were brought into play. Society’s belles aud beaux, for the most part. are satisfied with very weak docvctions of feeling, and the melo- ¢ramas aro not very heart-rending, tho tragedies infrequent, while the comedies aud farces un- doubtedly predominate. # Hitherto it bas been the stairs that have beon the priviieged confidauts of all love aifaira, in- cipient or matured, but it has beon left for Chi- engo belies to find another equally snfé placo, quite ws froo from criticism, open to th? casual ginnco of any passer-by, bat still a tritle more Bovluded than the stairs; within the reach of the chaperone’s call, and yet out of the reach of her immediate eyo. Everybody knows what tho ordinary Chicago furnsce is; the immense stove that stands at the end of the basement-hall, whence the regis- ter pipes may be seon starting out above. In other cities this furnace is a brick apd iron ar- rangement, ndden away by itself ia an under- ground collar, and of not the feast avail as an objective point for flirtations. No matter how cold the weather, aud Chicago society realizes how terribly zeroish it can bo here, under such circumstences the young lady and her lover could not very wall steal away to that amoly place, there to compare opinions. How different here. Is tho supper-room crowded, Ado!phus and Adeliza need only take their ices ‘and creop away to that cosy nook beside tho fur- nace, and, with chairs surreptitiously obtained from the kitchen, carry on their mild disquisi- tions in comfort and peace. Everyone can sco at a glanco that some one is there; they ero bo- neath tho eyo of all the world, so the most cap- tious may uot cavil, yet the most ardent devotes of tho stairs as an altar tolove would soon be converted to the nools by the furnace. In Chicago, especially, people will como Into, awhile eome leave early, 80 the stairs to the dress- ing-rooms are constantly in use. For theso late comers supper mast be served, and often the sapper-table stands waiting for guests through- out the evening, thus making a lower-stairs flir- tation liable to constant interruption, while tho dear Jittle nook by tha furnace is quite free from all such disabilities. —— CLUB PARTIES. THE RECORD OF OBGANIZED DISSIPATION. ‘The club parties of the week opened with the Sans Souci party Monday night, at the house of Amos T. Hall, No. 850 Prairio avenue. This Club Lave chosen a fortunate night for hops, as there are usually fewer other attractions so early in the week to draw away their membors.. The attendance has, therefore, been: excellent, and a successful series of social entertainments has been the result. They give their final party next week. ‘The calico party of the Verein Club was givon at Medison Hall Tuesday evening. It proved very pleasant, Many invited guests were pres- ent, among whom were Mr. and fra. Blake, Mr. and Mrs. Crandall, Mr. sud Mrs. Morton and Miss Morton, Dr. and Irs. Ludwick, Misses Ja- cobs, Sprague, Cole, Washburn, nad Petrio, and ‘Mesura. Newton, Mapes, Booth, Cole, Lyon, Ja- cobs, and Washburn. ‘The Entre Nous Club gave a calico party at Blare's Hall Wodpesday evening, which was very largely attended. Tae ladies’ pretty dresses of dainty print and calico were besutifully and artistically made, and all who paricipated en- joyed themselves fa'ly. Among those - present were the three Misses Tieleman, Misses .Zur- burg, Fornekeaus, Boerner, Helmbolz, Roolle, Walibaum, Frost, Deverman, Sweeney, Herman, Plows, Clemens, Meyer, Ehrsum, Griffin, Win neau, Mrs. Dr. Blathardt, Miss Bluthardt, Airs, Diamond, Mira. Junker, aud many others. ‘Among the special events of the week must bo mentioned the very pleagant party given by the “Gardner,” at tho Garduer House. Although jate in tho terpsichorean field, it is quite possi- ble that by this delay this orga: ‘zation may have skimmed the cream of scciety to grace its halls. Each member haviug the privilege of issuing a limited number of invitations, representatives ate attracted from the anstocratic North Side, and tho fashionable South Side. Here for s few brief hours charming women and lordly debu- tantes in unexceptionable toilettes try to clude “the chase of the hours. ‘The second “ Gard- ner” party was give Friday evening, and was an unquestiouable success. To describe the toilettes in detail would be sn impossibility. Deeper colors are again in favor this winter, aud the dull tints are gradually yielding to the mors decided hues. Of these, blue muy be said to be the favorite in every tint, from the deep blue of a tropical aky, to the paleat hue reflected from 2 polar sea,—an icy bluo. ‘Then pink follows in all its shades, from the deep color that lurks io the heart of s damask rose, to that ghost of a tint that pervades :a rose-fletri. Then follow apricots, Co! les, greens, grays, pearl, and shell tints, with “all te quaint combinations among them. Among those worn Tuesdsy night may be briefly meon- tioned one or two Guichard costumes, of bine and Cardinal red, most harmoniously blended; tho Guichard hues, but not the Gui- chard exsgeeration of style. Evon prettierthan these were one or two costumes of pearl gray and Cardinal color. There were numerous roso- colored. drosues, all differing in hue, trimming, and design, and all very charming. Blues, also, variously adorned with lace and tulle. A dress composed entirely of Cardinaljred silk had its bright hue softened by apron and sazhes of tulie. A blsck lisso dress was onlivened with autamn leaves, while one of white tarletan had a floral apron and garniture of pivk blossoms. A pretty dress of dark blue silk, with a lace and French muslin overdress, was still farther en- liyencd with trimmings of pale corn color. A dregs in two shades of gray was very handsome. One of bluc lisse was also very pretty and suitable. The managers, Mexsrs. Burnside, Dyo, Sturges, Bohner, and Cowes were unfailing in their atten- tion to'their guests and their duties as floor- managers, and to thom much of. the success of the party was due. A deinty suppor was laid in the ladies’ ordinary and the adjoining club-room, thus affoading suflicient room for the accommo- dation of all the guests. Seven numbors pre- ceded this pleasant idterruption, and seven more followed. Whon of theso fourteen ten wore ronod dances, and one of the othors a waltz quadrille, to say nothing of an extra weltz or two throwa in, it must bo admitted that nothing more could be asked oven by the most exact- ing of mortals. Among thoso presout were Mr, and Mra. Sturges, Mr. and Mrs. Oldershav, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, Mra. Uaddack, Mr. and Mrs. Palsofer, Mr. and Mrs. Wilkison, Mr. and Mra. Dexter, Miss Candas, Miss Parsons, Misa Gardner, Miss Allport, the Misses Car- ter, Miss Buckingham, iss Sclms, Afiss Bryant, Miss Sturges,’ Miss Titcomb, Miss Hough, Miss Coseott, ‘Mliss Sidway (Buffalo), Miss Miller, Miss Carter, Miss Fuller, and Miss Hadduck; ‘Mesara, Alexander, Nelson, Weg- oner, Sinith, Kent, Bowen, Woodbridge, Perry, jovejoy, Hardin, Eames, Ingham, Caufield, Johnson, Burley, Taylor. ‘The Pall Mall dramatic entertainment, which ded the usual dancing party Friday even- ing, at Standard Hall, 13 worth something more thun a mero pasaing notice. Ordinacily, ate four theatricols are the dreariest of dcoary thinga, except to those who havo x personal in- ferest im the matter. It must, however, be ad- mitted thet the Pall Mall attempt was a decided exception to this frule. Amateurs, of cours cannot be judged by the ordinary rules of criti- ciam. It weal bo no more fair to expect them to fill histriouie parts perfectly than it would to expect the most wonderful musical gonius to play some strange and difficult music without having arst Jearned a little of the mechanical uso both of the keys and his fiogers. When, thereforo, auch rules may be applic? and the criticised come out in fair colots, it must be admitted that they have dono exceedingly well. ¥ven the most captious would havo found it dif- ficult to cavil. The characters soemed to bo all wolland appropriately cust. Miss Genie Hoyno certainly did wonderfolly well as Betsy Beaton ; whilo Miss Reeves’ pleasant laugh was 2 decided improvement upon the hackneyed merriment of the professed actress, and her delineation of Rachel Allen showed an admirable comprehen- sion of the charactor. Benton was quiet and dignitied, aua got through her trying ordeal of offering herself as partusr for life, and raising her lover as high as horself, zt least till bis lips touched her face, with decided naivete. It might be suggested, perhaps, that Job Layton was alittle too vigorous oven for a rag-pieger who ia on texms of equality with a wealthy but peculiar merchant and his family, and deaf peoplo rarely have such sonorous voices. The other parts wero fortunately cast, especially Mr. Hoyne as Charlie Benton, he cer- tainly having a very comprehonsive ides of that ingoucisnt young .gentleman’s proclivity for serapes. Maay friends of the Club witaessed this unnenally good performance, and the play, “My Brother's Keoper,” bemg concluded by 10 o'clock, a few more hours were spent in dane:ng by the membors and their appreciatave |/' friends. “La Favorite” Assemblies. This Clu» gavo the first party of their second serios at Martine’s Hall Friday évening, and, liko all of the tirat se- Ties, it wag sn unqiestionable success. Pound furnished them with excolient music, and four- teen choice seloctions with three extras diled the programme. A delicious supper refroshed tho ‘orpsichorean devotees, and, liko all the appoint- ments, was a credit to the managers. ‘Tnese gontlomen aso Messrs. G. F. Ames, D. J. Alston, Ed Scurtovant, @. W. ‘Limmerman, Georgo Ross, and J. &. Taylor. ‘The Forrestvillo Club gave another of their successful partios Friday evening at their spa- cious Lali, corver of Forty-tifth streat and Lang- ley avenue. Most of the membera, anda large number of their friends, wero present. The ox- cellent selections and fine mugic kept the gay and festive company dancing until an early hoar im tho, morning. ‘Among those present wero ‘Mr. and Mrs. J. 3. Spooner, Drdand Mrs. A. ML Tngersoll, Mr. and Mrs. Talcotl, Mr. avd Mrs. George Cuator, Mr. aud Mrs. Wheoler, Mr. and ‘Mra. rank Fisher, Mrs. E. Cartor, Mra. Matho- son, Mrs, Melcher, the Misses Bessie and Minnic Christiaa, Diss Ettic Carter, Miss Ollie Draper, Mius Ollie Quiner, Miss Wallaco;Miss Em Lewis, Miss Em Wheeler, Mizs Mary Wheeler, Bliss At- kinson, sliss Smith, Mies MariaCuristian, Miss Rngor, and Messrs. Joo Soddridge, Short, Johu Simpsou, Barker, Suith, Lewis, Suow, Brown, ‘Thomas, Melcher, Henderson, and Carter. ‘Lhe Biao Danube Club met in Madison Hall Thureday ovoning for a plensant reunion. ‘The Ivonhoo Club held its last party at Mrs. Rathbumn’s, 93 Centro avenue, . Tauraday even- ing. ‘Tho usual mombors were present with sey- oral invited guests. : ‘The Jolly Club mot at the residence of Mrs. M.D. Williame, No. 1033 Wabash avenue, Friday evening and had a jolly tims. : The regular party of the Ellis Park Club was givon at their hall Thureday eveping. ” Tho bop at tho Bigelow Hoose: Tuursday even- ing is said to hayo Leon a plessant affair. ‘The Mignon Club enjoyed their pleasant social gathering at Mrs. Gossitt’s, 45 Park avenue, ‘Thursday evening. Tho Home Dancing Club gave a hop for the Denofit of temperance, at Wood's Husic-Hall, Monday evening. ‘The Chicago Temporance Reform Club gavo an inaugural entertaizment at Wood's Music- Hall, Wednesday evening. “Mr. Howard Tilden delivered the opening address ; Bfrs. Cox. Miss Hancos, Miss Brace, and Mesers. Earle and Wheeler, contributed the mneical portion of the entertainment; and A. J. Knight read selections from Carlton, Twain, Willis, and other authors. ‘The Welcome Social Club gavo its second com- plimentary party at Suow’s Academy, Thursday evening. Tho Arion Musical Club gave its third parlor | reception at tho residenco of Prof. ¥.S. Fisk, . 582 West Adams street, Friday evening. ‘The last party of the first series of the Viola Club was given at the residence of Daniel Bar- clay, Tuesday evening, and was very much en- joyed by all who attended it. Tho Ladies’ Promenade and Euchre Club, a ‘West-Side organization, gave a ‘bard times” party last evening, which proved a most suc- cessful aifair. The guests were picturesque rep- resentativea of genteel poverty and what bard times can make of people in the way of seedy attire, ‘Che repast was mush and ,milk, and was enjoyed by all. ‘The Jaaies who heave carried out theso parties have been very successful, haying riven some- thing new ooarly every time. Their name was porhaps slightly progressive, giving them a false appearauco in tho eyes of the public, but it was thoroughly appropriate. There ix a chance to promenade for those who wish, dancing for the young people, and euchro, cribbage, or whist in the side rooms for thoee elderly people of whom the club is largely composed, who, having either not learned to dance in their younger days, or grown too sedate to care for such frivolity, pre- teraquict game at cards. ‘ho ladies deserve much commendstion for having so thoughtfully catered to the tastes of all. ‘The Chicago Caledonian Clab gave a ball Mon- day evening. ‘The Woman's Hospital party atBournique’s Friday ovening, was, as usual, well attended, _ Tue usual club party was given at Judge Hig- gins’, Konwood, Tuesday evening. ‘Tueeday evening, the ‘Informal” Club wero delightfully oxtertained by Airs. C. H. Lane, of No, 603 Monroe street. ‘The ‘toilettes wero elegant, tho music such as can only be produced by W. W. Pound, and the refreshments wore delicious, Among the ladies were slisses Dora Jobnstoue, Emma Lovejoy. Jennie Abboy, Alice Baker, Clara Whitman, Lulu Stevens, Katie Scott, Hattie Bingham, Virginia Chapin, Gertie Gardner, Cora Page, and Miss Barcalotte; and the gentlemen guests were Mossrs. H. aud B. Gali Bartalotto, and Bowes,. ‘fhe member- ship of the Club is hmited to fifteen gentlemen: W.D. Gregory, President; C. M. Butler, Sec- retary and ‘Treasurer ; and’ Messrs. W. H. Lano, G.K. Worthington, John T. Hoyne, C.N. Bishop, J. ¥. Brine, D. J. Kennedy, Granger Farwell, J. Sheahan, T. C. Goodman, A. Hatchinson, E. M. Hough, George Hough, and W. L, Prettyman. Carr gave another of his egreeavle parties at his North-Side Hall Wednesday evening. The at- tendance was quite large, and the time passed pleasantly, Among the many pleasant entertainments held during the past week, that of Tuesday evening held at Standard Wall was one of the most en- joyable. The ladies and gentlemen who had charge of the party exerted themselves to. their utmost ability to please their guesta, and suc- cecdod admirably. To the Mesdamea Salko, Wendell, Wdolis, Steele, Foreman, and Messrs. ‘Wendell aud MoLenehen is duc in a great meas- N Biss Hunter's Grace, ure the enjoyments of the evening. After sponding soveral hours in dancing the guests as- gsemblod around the “ festive ooard.” and not until the early hours of the morning did they turn away from the pleasant scone. patria SOCIAL GATHERINGS, PRIVATE ENTERTAINMENTS. Apleasant surprise party was given to Miss Hattie Gillett, No. 66 Oakwood avenue; Tuesday evening. Among those particioating were Bir. and Mrs. Lotz, Miss West, Misses Carrie and Anna Hodson, Miss Gussie Ottley, Miss Carne Stannard, Miss Lizzie Moulton, Miss Nettie Lut- kin, Mrs. W.0. and Mies Emma Gillett, Miss Hattie Miller, and Messrs. Oliver, Silva, Thack- er, Shibley, Bennett, Smith, Lutkin, and Charles B. Gillett. Music was in attendance, and dano- ing continued until s late hour. Mrs. Grant, of No. 828 Indians avenue, gaya ‘on elegant childron’s party to her youngest son, Louis Grant, Wednesday evoning. It was to celebrate his 10th birthday, a fact which was an- nounced upon the special cake that formed a portion of the clegaut supper destined for the little people, and prepared by Wright. Hand furnished the music for the little feet to trip it deftly by. Master Charlic, who had his birthday partysome time ago, and who is the elder of ‘Mrs. Grant’s sone, agsiated at this pleasant fos- tival. Tho youthful representatives of the lead- ing families on the South Side were fully repre~ seated. Miss Inss L. Parke, No. 1217 Prairie avenue, received an elegaut surprise party last Thursday evoning. Among those who attended it were Mr. and Mrs. Cushing (uee Scovill), Mr. and Mrs. Scovill, Sfisses Stone, Falier, Howland, Reid, Hughes, Srasts, aud the Misses Stevens, and Messrs. McIntyre, Farwell, Underwood, Henahey, Burns, Cornell, Smith, Godwier, and others. _ Miss Ida E. Benedict entertained her friends in a delightfol manner Thursday evening. ‘Among those present were Mr. Weston, wife and daughter, Mr. J. McArthar and wife, Mrs. Dougall, Misa B. Earnshaw, Misses Jessie Smith, Ids McElwain, Ciara McGinuis, Josoph- ine Duplessis, Nellie Woods, Adah Haskings, Tithe Rostowio, Buchanan, and Messrs. J. Raynor, D. V. Williams, Styles, J. Erby, Gay- lord, H. Persales, G. Wardwéll, J. McGinnis, F, Woods, Hayton. O. Paulson. = ‘Miss Gertie Pomeroy, younger daughter of Mr. G. W. Pomeroy, entertained her friends in ‘an elegant mannor at the Allerton House Thursday evening. Tho specious parlors and halls were reserved for her guests through the courtesy of the proprietor, Mr. Bachelder. Dancing through twenty-six numbers, interrupted by adelicions supper, form- ed the entertainment of the evening, Amonr thosa who onjoyed it were Misses Jennio and Gertie Buckley, Misses Belle and Maud Good- rich, Misses Lottie Leland, Nellie De Graph, Lula Case, Lida Thomas, Maud Rice, Jennio Jacobus, Della Lacell, Marian Ellison, Nellio Bowers, Stolla Shepard, Hattie Barnes, and others, all in most perfect toiluttes, and Messrs. Irving Smith, Ned Belknap, Charles Huntington, John Case, Grecloy, Leland, De Graph, Budd, Walbridze, Jacobus, and Andrews. Ar. and Mrs. CG. Smith, No. $41 West Washington etroet, entertained their friends Friday evening. ‘The party at the residence of Mr. J. H. Dun- ham, ho. 233 Michigan avenue, was the most elegant of the private recoptions occurring dur- ing the week. About eighty coupl:s wore pres- out, representing Chicago's best people, with triends from New York and other cities. Miss Larrabee, No. 63 Rush street, entertained asolect party of ber friends Friday eveniug. CHURCH AND CHARITABLE FESITVITIES. ‘Tho Church of tho Mesziah gave # sacred con- cort last Sunday evoning, which was a pleasant prelude to the inore sectilar amusements of the ‘week. ‘The Third Unitarian Chureh gave a dramatic entertainment Tuesday evening to their unmer- ous friands, at which was represeuted ‘* Wood- cock’s Little Game,” and ‘*Nau, uhe Good-for- Nothing.” in on admirable mannor. The Furoishiog Fund Hop of the Unity Charch, Tuosday evening, was, as these parties alwaya havo been, o decidediy ologi.nt and eujoy- able affair. ‘fhe Uelping Hands met at the residence of Mr. Root Wednesday evening. |, ‘The Home Dramatic Club gave 2 vary pleasant entortainment for the benelit of the Chicago ‘Athencum, Thursday evening, at the Church of the Messiah, ‘Tae pieces were the “ Rough Di- amoud and “ My Torn Noxt,” both excellently performed. ‘The young Isdies of the Church of the Atone- ment entertained their friends and the public generally, Wednerday and Thursday evenings, With a New England supper. Tho last of tho, pleasant hops of the Church of Our Savior, which have been held at Klare's Unil, was given Friday ovening. The Ladies’ Mito Society of the Contral Chris- tin Church gave a musical and literary enter- tainment Friday eveni Tho music was ex- cellent, and A. J. Kuight gave a series of miscollancous and Shakepsrean readings, which wera warmly applauded. —e WEDDINGS. IN CHICAGO. Among the miany who have taken each other for better or worse during the last week notany heve caugod such e stir in society by such an action a3 did Miss Maria Blair Murigon and Mr. Henry Martin Curtis, on last Thursday evening. A fall eecount of the wedding was published in Taz ‘Trrsoxe of Friday. Mr. Frederick Jollyinan, who is with Messrs. Field, Leiter & Co., and Mies Fanny M. Pickard were mariied on the 27th inet. by tho Rev. T. J. Volentine, assisted by ths Rev, C. D..Helmor. ‘The Rev. Edward M. Williams and Miss Alico BL. Tinkham, adopted daughter of Mr. Gurdon 8. Hubbard, were married on Thursday, at the Second Preabyterian Church, by the ov. R. W. Patterson. A select circlo of their friends wit- uessed the ceremony. ‘Mr. ‘thomas Delibant, of the firm of W. J. Quan & Co., wholesale grocere, No. 30 River street, and Miss Eliza Fitegerald, of Gathers- bury, Md., were married on the @ist inst., at Rockville, Ind. Miss M. Manhoimer, of Park avenuo, was marriod last Suoda7 tou wealthy gentleman from St. Louis. The bnde wore an‘ ocean-foam"” silx, trimmed with tulle plaitings simulating four or five aprons, The train was trimmed with shirred raffles, and was paffed and shirred in the latest French mode. Sashes of silk passed diagonally across the front in folded plaits, and, crossing ot the right side, were carried up the back, and were there laid in three large loops and long onds. ‘Ths corsage was pointed in front, and Jaced at the back, with low, square neck. It was trimmed with fall plaitings of tulle, while the elbow-sleeve had threo plaitings of the gauie material. It was an elegant cos- tume. The guests were also in full toilettes. Leopold Bioom, of the Chicago Board of ‘Trade, was married Wednesday to Miss Barbara Floenocxer, of Jackson, Fis., at the residence of the bride’s parents. ELSEWDERE. Among the notable weddings in Brooklyn was that of Miss Jennio Littlejohn, daughter of Bishop Littlejohn, and Mr, Thomas H. Mills, of New York. ‘he Bishop officiated, and Bre. Lit- dejohn gave away the bride, Who woro a charm- ing dress of white silk and tulle, while the bridesmaids represented the four seasons. ‘Their dresses were of a white disphanous ma- torial, and Spring wore a garniture of apple- plosyoms ; Summer, of roses ; Autumn, garlands of. froat-painted leaves; and Wéater, the om- plematic wintergreen and L-ilyberries. An elo- gent reception followed at the Bishop's resi- dence, fromi2to3. ‘A fashionable morning wedding at tho Gram- mercy Park Hotel, New York, occurred on the 25th inst., at 115, m. The brido was attired in 8 traveling dreas of two shades of seal-brown vel- yet and sili, the hat and feathets matching the dreas, but enlivened with white flowers. The wedding was largely attended, and at 3 p. m. the bridal pair left for Washington, where during the season all brides iike to put in an appearance, if only for a day or two. ‘Miss Virginia Stetson and Mr. Charles A. Ford were ‘married at the Astor House on the 16th inst. Mavy old-time guests of that well-known hotel wera there to wish the bride joy, and at the same time look their last on the old house before it should be dismantled and altered for business purposes. iss Minnie Evans, of Madison avenue, Now York, and Mr. George It. Howell, a banker of that city, celebrated their wedding on the 21st inst., in an elegant manner. = St. Lonis has been rejoicing in 2 sumptuous Jewien wedding, Miss Rachel Kuttner, daughter of the Rev. H. Kuttner, Rabbi of the -United Hobrow Congregation, and Mr. Joseph Levy, a prominent morchaut of that placo, having’ es- poused each other. The sarvices were according tothe Orthodox Hebrew faith, and were very impressive. A reception followed at the resi- dence of the brido’s father. ‘Lho presents were elegant, and among thom was a solid set of sil- yer comprising fifty-three piecos, which waz presented to her by the United Hebrew Congre- pele Not a bad outfit to commence house- veeping with. 2 Cairo, Tl,. bas been Jabilant over the wedding of Thomas B. Whitledgo, of St. Lonls, where ho is at home, and Miss Sarsh F. Gilbors only daughtoz of the Hon. M. 4. Giloert, of St. Mary's, Mo. Thoy were married Tuesday at tho Church of the Redeemer, Cairo. The presents Were numerous aod very elegan! The marriage of Miss Mary Hallowell, of Wheeling, and Archibald Campbell, Faa., editor and proprietor of the Wheeling InteZiyencer, on oe 27th inst., has been the society event of that ANNIVERSARY. Le National, of Montreal, of the 16th of Jan- Uary, contains an account of the noces dor, or golden wedding. of M. Antoine Archambeult,aged 81 years, and bis wife, Cluthilde Gaudette, aged 70 years. Tho venerable pair ure tho parents of tho Rey Jean Baptiste Arotambantt of St. Law- rence’s Roman Catholic Church, Hast Eighty- fourth street. New York, a most eloquent and distinguislied Jeauit. The ceremonies wore most interesting, commencing with the celebration of asolemn high maxa at 9 o'clock in the morning by the son, who also delivered an impressive ser- mon, 2od concluding with the traditionel dinner feast, which was prolonged till Jate in the day. ‘The vencrable couple have had fourteen children, nine of whom. attended the mass and dinner. ‘Toe entire family, including tho aged couple, nino children, forty-five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren, were present to gladden the hearts of their progenitors. The ceremonies and feast tool place at Chambly, in the Parish of St. Antoine, Canada. Mr, Mounsey, First Secretary of the British Embassy at Vienna, is to marry Miss Bradhurst, of New York. Rumor connects the names of Mr. Pellegrini, the caricaturist of Vanity Fair, and Mrs. Collins, daughter of Dickens aud sister-in-law of Wilkie Collins. Also James Gordén Bennett and Miss Lewis, the daughter of a wealthy English manufacturer of Manchester; but then ‘‘they” are always prospectively marrying Mr. Bennett to some one. —_+—_. ANNOUNCEMENTS, THE COMINY WEEE. Verein Club. The next party will be given at the residence of Louis Scofield, Zsq., No. 360 Fulton street, Friday evening. Minerva.Club. The fifth party of their third series will be given at the Caledonia Paclors Friday evening, Fob. 5. All Saints’. The ladies will give their next grand sociat and promenade partv, with music and supper, at Martine’s West Side Hall, Fab. 8. Theso parties have been very successful, the supper being particularly excellent and forming 8 dosirable item. Unity Church Furnishing Fand Dancing Party. ‘The last of this series will be given Feb. 9, at Temperanco Hall, on Huron street. Clifton House. Invitations are out for an ele- gant party at the Clifton House to-morrow even- ing. The committee are Messra. G. F'. Nelson, ¥. B. Tobey, W. Northrup, J. G. Bates, N. L. Young, and W. T. Lindley. ¥raternity of the Church of the Messiah. They will give a calico party at Martine’s South Side Tall, coraer of Twenty-second street and India- na ayenns, Feb. 8. Tho Reception Committee aro Mr. and Mrs, A. G. Burley, Mr. and Aire. Daniel Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Beecher, Mr. and Arm. E. G. Asay, Mr. and Mrs, J.C. Hilton, Mr. and Mrs. Murry Nelson, Mr. ond Mrs. H. J. McFarland, Mr. and Mrs. George P. Gore, Sir, and Mrs. D. i. Shorey, Mr. and Mrs. H. K. Elkins, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. T.3. Meauley, Br. and Mrs. S. G. Bailey, Mr. and Mrs. W. HY Thomp- son, 3 od Mrs. Louis Wahl, Mr. and Aire. C. D. Bickford, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Tucker, Mr. aud Mrs. B. MeVickar. Mr. aud Mrs. J. B. Young, and Col. J. L. James. Tickets cao be obtained from the Reception Committee, of which Mrs. A. G. Barley is Chairman, ‘Béaruive’s academics calico party, an snnual complimentary benefit to the lady teachers, will bo given Mondsy ovening at the West-Side Academy. Tho manazers, Messrs. Nye, Jeuniogs, tansom, Bradshaw, Dauiels, and Vanzwoll, have taken every care to render this a pleasant and enjoyable party, A programme of twenty num bers has been carefully selected and arranzed. Hiawatha Cinb. Their next party willibo given at the residence of Mra. Webster, corner Of Ogden avenue and Washington ’ street, Feb. 5. Merry Club. This organization will give an elezant full-dress party ot Martine’s West Side Dall Feb, 5. ‘hey propose to make this the party of the season. Tho appointments, es- pocially the supper, will receive the most care- ful attention, and ayervthing will be the beat of its kind: Members of the Pall Mall, Informal, Hiawatha, Nameiess, aud other favorite clubs, have received invitations. A goodly representa~ tion is therefore expected, #8 many personal friends who havo not hitherto attended the parties have had the courtesy of the Club ox- tended to them, Those who have been fortu- nate enouzh to receive invitations may well anticipate 2 pleasant evening. Independont Club. The nextand last party of this Club will be given Feb. 4, and will be a mas- quorade. | Tickets for it can be obtained of any of tho managers. No one will be allowed to dance before 11’o’clock nnoless he is masked. Coral Club. There willbe a closing party given by this Society atthe West Side Kinter- garten Feb. 2. Oriental Club. Its members will meot Feb. £ at Martine’s West Side Hall. Minneola Club. It will welome members and guests Tuesday evening. The niuth annual ball { carnival) of the U. F. I. Benevolent Society will bo held at Orpheus Ifall, corner of Lake and Peoria utceets, to-mor~ row evening. ‘The Iast party of,the Oriental Sovereign Con- sistory, ‘Tirty-second Degree, S. P. R.S., will be givon at their Asylum, No, 72 Euat Monroe streat, Thursday, eb. 18. During the. inter- miasion, the Conxistory Amateurs will play the laughable farce of * Servants by Legacy.” ‘A largo party will be given at the residence of §. A. Lolman, on Prairie avenue, ‘Thursday even-. ing. The Pickwick Club will give a masquerade ball at Germanta Hall, Feb. 24. ‘The Ladies’ Promenade, Dancing. and Euchro Club will cive 3 complimentary soiree Friday evening at Wood's Music Hall. A phantom party will be grven at Flood's Hall, Hyde Park, ‘Thursday eveniog. Costume: White sheet, pillow-case hat (starched), white mask, white gloves. ‘Tho noxt party of the La Favorite Clab will be held Feb. 12, at Martine’s West Side Hall. ‘The second of the sories of charity parties for the benefit of the Good Samaritan Home will be given at Carr's Hail, Monday evening. The Empire Club sill give a grand masquerade ball at Wood's Music Hall, corner of Washiog~ ton aud Green streets, Wednesday evening. ‘Thoy mean this to be s brilliant party. A email admission feo will be charged to the gallery. ‘Master Charles and Miss Emily Orvia, son and daughtor of B. G. Orvis, Esq., Central Park and Ogden avenue, Lawndale, will be at home to their young frends Friday evening, from 6to 11. Invitationa Lave been issued, and thia will bo one of the notable events of the season in ju- yenilo society at Lawndale. ‘The charity beilof the Illinois St. Andrew's Socicty will be given at at the Sherman House, Friday evening. Dancing will commence athalf- ast 8, Pithe firat reunion party of the old Phanix Qusdrille Club, who have reorganized, will be given Friday evening st Klare’s Parlors, Nos. 70 and 72 North Clark streot. A repetition of their formar pleasant time is anticipated. Wanbansia Lodge, No. 160, A. F.and A. M., will hold their second social Thursday evening at Orieatal Halt, No. 122 LaSalle street. he Rev. Dr. Stocking will give an original poor, “The Past and the Present.” The Rev. Itobert Collyer will deliver an address; also, appropri- ate music and readings by the beat talent of the city. A ‘Ine chief social excitement on tho North Side last week was the preparation for an amateur theatrical performance to take place Monday evening. afr Julian Mamsey lends his house, tho Unity Church Fraternity (Robert Collyer) lends its stago, and “best society” lends its Dest dramatic talent; and, when these Joans are turned into money, the St. James Industrial So- ciety will reap a rich harvest of funda. ey id. and Mra. T. C, Clarke will be the recipi- ents of a party Thursdsy evening st Carr’a South-Side Hall. The party will be under the direct management of Moesers. W. A. Briggs, of the Encbre Club; W. G. Purdy, Ellis Park Clab; H.S. Tiffany, Fairview Chapter; and W. J. Cutver, Landmark Lodge. Tickets to the surprige-party will be gocd on this occasion, ‘Tha refreshments will be prevared by a catere: ‘The Eight O'Clock Cin will meet at the resi- dence of Mr. McEwan, No. ll North LaSalle stroet, Thursday evening. ‘There will bea masquerade surprise at Mr. Smith's, No. 616 Michigan avenue, Thuraday evening. Achurch party will be held at Mra. Webster's, corner of Ogden avenue and Washington street, to-morrow evening. ‘There will bo a reception at Mr. Kirk Hawes’, 109 Catumet aveuue, Friday eveninzs. ‘The Chicago Ameteurs hold their noxt meet- ing at their rooms, No. #22 West Madison street, ‘Tuesday avening. ‘This Socioty has but recently been organized, and_ is eomporcd of Isrical and ‘dramatic young gestlonon from onc first circles, who, Do donbt, posecus enma talent. The public will bave an ODporsunite ts Jucy< =f that, a6 their first’ entertainmeus (for acharitable ob- Jeot) cocurs in February. They siso offer thale gervices to any beneyvo! jaty wishing thetr help, and will be pleased to give on9 of their en- tertainmontsin their behalf. Communications may be addressed to Nathan Olnoy, Presidont, or 8. R. Ireland, Secretary. Tho Sharpshooters’ Club will give s ball af North Side Turner-Hall Saturday evening. Judge and Mrs. Caton will eatertain theit driends Tharvday evening. The Central Pleasure Club will mest Wednes: Oto Minetra Clb wil 20a! @ Minerva Club will give another ple: party at Caledonia Parlors Slonday evening. Tho Cinders Club will give their next party Friday evening. Mr. and Alrs. Rumsey, corner of Huron and Ceas streets, will entertain, to-morrow evening, ‘Mr. aod Mrs. Apple, of 605 North Clark atreet, will be at homo Tuesday evening. Mr. and irs. Nathan, of 164 Twenty-fourth atreot, will give 3 reception to-morrow evening. Grace Church Mite Society will meet at the residence of Mr. Albert Crane to-morrow evon- ing. Tho St. James’ Church Industrial Society will give a dramatic entertainment to-morrow oven- ing, at the residonce of Julian Rumsey, No. $13 Haron street. A private theatre has been fitted up, upon which willbe given # trauslation of tae French piay, ‘Souvenir Dime Battatlle de Dame.” The following is the cast of characters: -Mr, Frank Wheeler ‘Br. Charles Gregory ‘Mr. Joseph: Kirkiand, Walter Larned James Belly Anne Kelly ‘Airs, Herbert Ayer Only a very limited number of tickets hava been issued, and from prosent appearances the eutertainment promises to be one of the most elegant of its kind ever had in Chicago. EVANSTON, ITB SOCIAL ASPECTS. ‘There is an erratic youth in this suburb who, never having borne the matrimonial yoke, seams to be pouseseed of m mania to undergo the tribu- lations and perplexities which the wearing of the aforesaid article usually involve. The young Indy who has not received proposal of mar- riage from this young man has been slighted in- deed. By actual.count, between twenty and thix- ty fair maidens have been tho subjects of his watchful attentions, and have received tender but impressive entreaties ito become the partnor of his bosom, ils methods of attack are various, somutimes giving expression to the out-bubbltugs of s lacer- ated heart through the chansel-of tho Post- Ollice and a tender miasive. Often he choosea broad daylight and # casual meeting iu the atreet as the occasion for pouring out bis soul, and again he shows that he ia no craven by ad- dressing his supplications directly to the pator- familias. His boldness is uuparalleled. He chooses none but shiniog marks at which to dart his arrows. None but the aristocracy and those in the higher walka of life receive his attentions, and the mere fact of having received a provosal from Jobn is sufficient ground for a young lady to consider herself attractive. Duricg the past week two new cases have occurred to prove hia lidelity to the female acx. .One of them wus that of ayoung lady living on the ridge, the daughter of otto of Evanaton’s most prominent citizens, Sacha youog man is handy to havo around, for in future yeara maiden jadiea can aay, as they heave asigh, Well, there can no onexsy Luever had an offer, any how.” "Thursday evening witnessed the third roguiar assemblage of the Social‘Club in their elegant rooms. ‘The company, which was a large one, listened with marked attention to selections read. by Mre. L S.'Taylor, which constisuted tho firss part of the programme. She xavo '*Skioper Lreson’s Ride” and ** Here She Goes and Thera Sho Goes.” _A series of military tableaux, under the supervision of Gen. A. ©. Ducat, were presented, eliciting rounds of sp- plause from the andience. ‘he General showed that he had been there himself and knew allthe details and miuaotim“of camp-life. The hero was the Goueral’s son Arthur, who wae rep- resented first in bis doparture as a volunteor, afterwards as an outlying night picket; as dream- ing of home while sleeping on picket duty;.10 his cour:-martial; as about to be ehot whon the courier arrived with a reprieve, and finally in his return home and the resognition. Whethor it was the eifect of the tableanx or attributable ta some other causo is unknown, but the fact is that dancing was no induiged in with the usual zest. Among those present ware ‘Messrs. H. G._ Powers, W. T. Wo.dson, H. A. Pearsons, E, L, Charman, A. Winne, L. W. Conkey, Charles Comstock, A. Hesler, W. B. Phillips, G. O. Ide, John Gebel, C. 3L Wicker, J. W. Burdsall, J.D. Easter, Muzray, Mosier, Eldred, C. J. Gilbert, C. G. Ayars, with their ssives ; Mesdames Pratt, Poolo, end Mosely; Misses Lottie Powers, Ella ighter>, Nellie Wuite, Muir, Hamphrev, Phillirs, Comstock. Drs. Manstield and Freesman, Mr. Salmon, of this city, and many. others. Dame Nature has provided a skating rink of Maznificent proportions on the Ivke, and as she has furnished seagon tickets to this community very extousively, it has been well patronized during the past week. The skating was vever mown to be better, and every afternoon the lake has been thickly dotted with lovers of that sport. ‘Tea-parties and dinner-parties seem to be quits the rage in Evanston this winter. One’ of: the most enjoyable gatherings of the sengon was a toa-party given by Miss Alico Judson Friday evening. Good old-fashioned games took tha place of the now almost inevitable toe-tripoing, and side-splitting laughter was the order of the evouing. Quite a number of tho guests were from tho rural districts of Gloucos, but behavod themselves mout admirably. There were present from Glencoe Misees Jennie Wiimarth, Laura Newkerry, Hattie Hovey, and Mesars. Day, Bart- lett, Munroo, and Wulmersb, vanston was rep- resented py Dr. A. L. Marcy and wife, R. P. and W. O. Lunt and wives, Prof. E. R. Shrader and wife, Puilo Judson and wife, O. H. Palmer aud wife, Misses Tarblo, Early, Alice St. John, Nellie Bradley, Susie Lunt, Eila Lezrned, Lottie Now- man, Capt. Purington, Mesyrs. E. L. Parks, Gaskill, Patton, M. C. and G. E. Bragdon. . M. Williams, with his wife and daoshter Beile, leave shortly for Florids, expecting to re- main the rest of the winter. Mrs. Lloyd G. Gage and her sister, Miss Hattie Langworthy, were called East last week by the death of their ooly brother. Misses Lee and Irene Lake leave this week for an Eastern trip, . Misa Lake will apend somo time in Syracuse. Arthur C. Ducat, Jr., has received an appoint- ment to West Point, and takes his departure for that place this week. ‘Two jolly sleigh-loads wero econ driving {rough the strects yesterday afternoon, making use of a nobby four-in-hand aaa means of con- veyance. The party was composed of upper- crast people. =e OAK PARK. ‘The Entre Nous Club met Monday, the 19th inst., at the residence of the Hon. William H. Ferry. Everything was done by the host and hostess, assisted by Mr. and Mrs. Gibs, toinsure the members a pleasant time, and they suc-. cceded admirably. A naw feature was inan- gurated on this evening,—the first number of what tho editors call 3 “very weakly” paper, entitled the Chanticleer. Tho editors are J. Y. Farwell, N. Butler, and William H. Ferry, Jr, Each member of the Club must writes chapter of a serisl story. Miss: Abby Farrell wrote the opening cbapier. Besides this, -here: wore articles on religion, art, literature, ana & page of original conundrums, which made it exceedingly interesting. ‘The next meeting of the Club will be at the reaidence of Sire. William Hoary Smith Feb. 1, when ‘Ici on Parle Francais,” or * Frencls Bo fore Dreakaah,' will be played, with: the follow- ing cast: ‘There was a eoirce musicale given by the Do Clorque Quintette Club Friday evening. after which tho young poople adjourned to tho resi- dence of Mr. Lake an] hed a soiree, dansante. A very pleasant enieriaioment was given Fri- day afternoon by tho pupils of Dickenson Home, consisting of recitatious and music, which re- flected great creiit both on the pupils and iheir teachor, Miss Deshon. ae An entertainment of a similar, bgt much more elaborate, character, was. given last evening at the Academy, and the enthusixatic applauee of the audience must have bean exceedingly gzati- tying to the pupils, Capt. and Mr. Sabin, and algo Miss Warne, their teacher in music. — m A Queer Libel Suit. 3 Asomewhat peculiar libel caze is to be tri before the Chester Connty (Pa.) courts. A ed ‘William Benner posted 3 notice on Liv property forbidding a neighbor, named Lowis M. Ham- mond, of his family from trespassing on his grousds. Hammond retaliated by a simitar pro- hibition of Benner from his grounds, adding the words “ss Thave only four turkeys left,” ard therein lies the alleged libel, *