Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 7, 1875, Page 5

pa eae TOE CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 7, 1875.—SIXTEEN PAGES. 5 ae THE SOCIAL WORLD. Gossip from. Washingtoo— Stockwell, the Pacific- -Mail Man, Official Slip-Ups---The Jewclis’ Re- ception---Eagerness to See Mrs. Sartoris. Our “ Lady-President”-.-A Truly Good Woman---Shabbiness of the White’ House, Defecis in the Present Sys- _tem of Entertaining. Meck Submission to the Rule of Mrs. Grundy. {he Prominent Weddings of the Weck. Notable Private Parties..Items from the Clubs. Future Events, “WASHINGTON GOSSIP, SOMETHING ANOUT STOCK WELL—SLIP-UPS IN OF- FICIAL LIFE—THE JEWELLS' RYCEPTION—MUS. BARTORIS—MNS. GRANT—THRE WHITE HOUSE. Special Corresponcence of The Chicage Tribune, ‘WasntsaTox, D.C., Feb. 5.—BStockwoll, who has made the Pacific Mail ecandel s canso celébre, chims the Buckeye State 23 his birthplace. He js remembered by the citizens of Pamesville, aud thereabouts, as a shock-hesded, barefooted nrehin, not over-cleanly m his person, who earned a rather precarious livelihood by driving cows to and from @ asturen. His sorvices, like those of the ‘‘Littie Boy Blue,” of Mother Goose memories, were scarcely considered- in- valuable, as tarough the recumbent bars, which boyish hands found too troublesome to “pat up,” strayed the roving cattle into fresh folds and pastures new,; and sheep, caring: nothing for the laws of equity, grazed in placid content ment upon the herbage belonging, perchance, to their master’s bitterest enemy. STECULATION IN THOSE YOUTHFUL EYES. Meantime, “Boy Blac" was not “under th3 haystack, fast asleep,” but ongaged in the excit- ing game of ‘pitch and toss" with other gamin of his ilk, —invariably augmenting the height of his individual pile of coppers, tothe exteut of reducing thosa of his compsuions beautifully leas. WS BANNED BORD THE STRANCE DEVICE, “I WIN.” From ths calling of cow-boy, be embarked in somo kind of trade, and then went into the lum- ber-basiness in Cleveland. Al! his transactions evinced him to be asbrowd, sharp business- man, with bis eyes and wits employed to his own ultimate advantage. From Cleveland he went to New York City, where he sought and wor the hand of Mise Howo, daughter of the sewing- machine inventor. On the death of his father-in-law, he used the handsome fortune Inherited by lus wife in Wal-street and other peculations, almost always terminating suc- cessfally. The money left him by his wife's de- mise wae used in purchesing ® controlling iuter- est in the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. He employed the Company's means in a liberal manner, confidently expecting the eubsidy would be allowed, and his personal fortune be thus im- mensely augmeuted by the increased value of the etock, be reaping the benefits of the transac- tion, and the Company footing t..0 expenses. Stockwell is now sojourning in Europe, He ia #man of medium stature, with hair brilliantly red, and acoaree complexion impartially tinged with verm:hon. His eyes are a liht-gray,— Lright, keea, and cunning in their expression, — forming the only noticeable feature about him, MANY A SLIP. Our slippery pavements, this winter, have brought many persons to their level, breaking ‘arms and jegs with utter disregard to tho feelings of theindividuals injured. Ove man fell, break- ing bis upper armi, and, after regaining his foot- ing, fe!l a secdhd time, fracturing bis arm below the eltow. Secretary Bristow received a very severe injury to one of bis knees by losiag his footing while descending one of the long flight of stone steps leading from the Treasury to the White House. He mado one effort to resume his official duties, but the exertion merely re- tarded his recovery, and comcelled close contine- ment to his hotel. 2irs. Bristow has been 50 un- remitting in her attendance upon her suffering husbend tbat she is unable to receive her friends to-day. Secretary Fisn’s illness closes the doors of his mansion also; 80 that callers will be obliged to turn their faces in different direc- ion. ‘WHAT A FALL WAS THERE, 37 COUNTAYREN ! Benjamin Butler, intent upon his numerous schemes, perhaps cogitating how best to get his ““majority-vote” measure through the House, er check the libertinism of the press, failed to notice the waywardness of his footsteps, and consequently measured his stature on tho pare- ment before Jay Cooke's old bank, much to the constezoation of his triends, and rejoicing of bisensmies. ‘There fics the backbone of the Lepublican House,” cried a Democrat. * And bu bis way to support it now,” said the irrepres- sible Benjamin,:coolly, 29 he walked off at lus Usual epeed. epe PARTY AT ‘THE HIGHLANDS.” Last Friday, the Postmastez-General gave 8 reception to about 800 guests. After the mass bad lingered a little while to chat, and partake of the refreshments provided, they gradually feparted, leaving a pleacant number of those isposed to dance an opportunity to occupy the floor of the ball-room. Among the noteworthy ts were Mr. and Mrs. x “over the sen and far away.” Mrs. Sartoris kcoks more celicate than when I knew her 4s Nellie Grant, snd her iace is more sedate and thonghfnl in its expression, for her roses are Scattered and gone, and she begine to Jook thin aod spirituelle, like the American type of jwom- knbood penerally. Her dress was very pretty, -alovely faint cream-colored silk, with gauzy Sverdress, embroidered in garlands of warm- hued flowers. She dsnced once or twice, but reemed to tire casily; but that was partially duc fo the effects of her long voyage. “UPRISING OF A GREAT PEOPLE.” Mrs. Grant's reception on Saturday was 8 bona- fide American crush, of the most fearfat descrip- Hon. Everybody elbowed everybody else, and trod indiscriminately on offending corns, and disarranged elegant toilettos, in frantic efforts to seo Mra. Ssrtorise, who, long before tho Int of tho crowd shed its way fnto the Blas Room, discreetly retired to a more tefreehing and roomy atmosphere. She eat most pf thetime, avd looked very much fatigued. Ber drees was a beautifal blush-rose color, over which some pale pink wild flowers clambered bt the foamy overdress of exqmsite crepe- 2. ‘Mrs. Fred Grant wore a pale Nile-green silk, and looked so fresh, and sweet, and wingome, 26 the stood by her husband’s side, with a bright, SprightIy remark for each passer-by. A lady stopped to introduce a little boy accompanying her,—a fine-looking,. handsome child,—whon Mra. Grant'turned found to ber busbacd and aid: “Why, Fred, ehake hands with tbe little fellow. Don't yon see what cunning two-but- toned kid-giovés he has on his fat little hands?" And Col. Fred leaned obediently down, and beanily grasped the urcbin’s hand. ? A HEART AT LEISURE FROM ITSELF TO SOOTHE AND SYMPATHIZE. ‘The Lady-President stood next her busband, with a Kindly, patieat expression on her mother- ly face. “hira. Grant, Sr.. is a pattern woman, ind nlways call to my mind the lines of Words- ‘orth when I seo her: A creature pot too bright or good. For human nature's daity food, Yor transient sorrows, simple wiles, Praise, blame, love, kisses, tears, and emiles, ‘The seven years which have passed over her ticial lite have left her the same whole-sowled, Sartoris, just arrived, unssffectod, kindly, sympathetic, plaio, uapre- tentions woman who won the heart of the young iasn Ulysses many yearaazo. Her couversatiou- al powers are not great, and sho alwara strikes me as a woman who cares very hittls for exten- sive reading, aud less fur political cabals; bat she surrounds berseif with atch & comfortable atmosphere of domesticity thst one feels like telling her all about one’s reiractory servants, and baby’s last tooth, and the troubles incum-, bent on moving into’ one’s now house. and all the various ills and pleasures falling to the lot of humanity in geueral,—feeling assured that she will listen with res terest, aud sootho one’s distress, or rejoice in one's good tidings, No matter whoshall bd our next Lady-President, bo she as beautiful as Venus, aa wiso 28. Minerva, or as stately 2s Juno, she can never occupy that niche in the peoplo’s heart whore the memory of the goodness, aud simplicity, and purity of Sirs. Grant, aball Le tenderly ensbriocd, 039 model wife, adevoted mother,—a woman in the world and fisttered by it, but utterly unspoiled by it. TAWDHY SHADBINESS. __ ‘The Whito House ie in groat necd of repairs ; in fact, the private residence of the. President's family should not bo under the samo roof with the Executive Office. Along time sgo.a se- cluded spot inthe midstofa small suburban grove wasspoken of asa fit placo whereon to build a residence for tho President's family. Bat the matter proceeded no further than = mera suggestion, ard the White House still occupies the dual position of office aud private residence. It ie walked through daily Ly crowds of poople, naturally curious to see the interior of the man- sion; but this constant and caralesa usage shows very palpably on the carpets and furniture, and T thought, last Saturday, [hod never seen such utter lack of taste, or comfort, or neatness, or freshness, as was displayed ix tho appointments ofthe Ned,” “Green,” and “ Blue” Rooms. It also struck me with particular force, the absurdity oi obliging a huge crowd to squeeze through nar- row passages, aud narrower doors, aad several intervening rooms. before reaching the parties receiving. The haliand doors leading to the Kast Room aro very wide; aud, if Mrs. Graot would only stand near the door of this room, she would bo less incommoded by the rush of peo- ple, and the masses could casily spread them- solves within the commodious space, and go out quietly through the various smaller apartments, or hoger to tall: with the friends sure to be met. ‘There were somo __ MOST UXQUISITE COSTUMES worn during tho calling hours, which, crowded as. wo all wera, I could not fail to notice. Bsroness Vou Overbeck, formerly Miss Goddard, wore a most regal-luoking catriage-costume of Geep-blte velvet, with ligut-blce silk facings,— the ontire suit’ trimmod with costly Russian sable. the younger dai sacd in ablack sleevciess jacket and apron-front of lace, sparkling with jet. Miss Bello Richardson woro an exquisite combination of black velvet underskirt and slooves, with 2 pale-blue brocaded waist and overskirt. Miss Murphy, cf New York, .a utnking-looking girl, With elegant tiguie, and wondertul whiteness of skin, was dressed in a handeomo suit ef black satin and yalvet, with a broad brimmed Grab bat, trimmed with a wreath of pink ro$ebuds. This week is quite A CADNIVAL TIME,— all the last entertainments crowded into the few intervening days vefore Lent. Somo of the evenings are taken up with tw» or threo partics, aud people have to divide themselves into atoms in order to atvend each and every oue. In overy one’s ceerct heart, Lent is looked forward to as a-healing, blissfal gcddess, whose presence soothes, and calms, aud resty. OxrsEL. pubis aay SOCIAL ENTERTAINMENTS. AUALL WE NAVE A CHANGE ? To the Editor of Phe Chicago Tribune: Cucaco, Feb, 5.—I saw an estimate not long ago of the cost of social entertainzents in Chi- cago, patting it quite beyond the reach of mod- erate means, or sensible people, to bs fashiona- ble. Floral decorations costing from $500 to 99,000 ; cards and invitatiors from $100 to $500; caterer from $1,009 to $2,509 ; toilets for differ- ent occasions ranging in costhmess and clezancs from perhaps $509 to 25,000,—giving figures and facts somewhat etartling to one of simpler tastes and quieter walks, and that onght to reform the society dewtce, ‘The desire to bo “comms il faat” in man- ners, in dress, andin style ef ente:tainment, is the one desire which makes spendtbrifts, and which ends in bankruptcy. ‘To keep up appesr- ances, to outshine ani outdo one’s neighbor in elegance of dress and costliness of enterisin- meuts, seem to be the highest amticion of many. If Mrs. Aappearsin yelvet, point lace, and dismonds, Mrs. B, living opposite, must cqaal, if not excel, ber in tho elc- genco of her ioss at tho next re- ception or ball. Shosld Mr. OC expend $10,000 in one grand display for the admiration and envy of hie hosts of acquaintances, notify- ing all not favored by o card of invitation throagh the daily press of the Jaces and graces that adorned his spacioue halls, a Jaudable am- bition is at once awakened in bis rival, Mr. D, to exceed all this by a few hundred more guests, more lavish appointments, and a more pro- pounced description tho next morning, all of which eases his miud of any doubts as to his po- sition being assured. ‘Thus 1s it by following tho example of these sham great, rather than the truly great, that society largely regulates its urages. Instead of making clegsnce subservient to convenience, of copsing the ways of the really pest, or following out our own ideas of pro- pricty, it is simply lifo ‘a Ia mode,” without fit- nees in our times, our means, or ourtastes, If we'consider all this extravagance in dotail, the flecced friends and relatives, faleely educated children, stinted dependents, neglected chari- ties, and observe the anxietics and moral Gelin- quencies in which it involves its ,votaries, we shall realize not only the folly but tho evil of auch silly ambitions. Tho very name “Social Entortainments” is a misnumor, 2s they are usually and fashionably conducted at the present day, in reality decreasing tne amount of sociai intercourse, and greatly deteriorating ite quality. For if we pass by those who maken disptay merely for notoricty. and to establish their position, we still find others who wish to maintain tha place which from real merit thoy have perbars long heid in good sociciy, yet are too honest and prcdent to excced their means, So, to meet the claims upon their hospitality which this position demands, they aro compellod by the customs which require them to make ex- travagant preparations, xnd provide cosilr re- freshwents, to issua their invitations with but little regard to the comfort or mutual fitacas of their gucets, aivco it incurs far less expense and trouble to provide for and entertain many on one, or at most two, occasions, than to do this for a few on many oceasions. Thus INCONVENIENTLY LARGE ASSEMBLIES are made of many who never betore'met or but seldom; others who, though familiar, feel mu- tually indifferent, with just a fow real friends scattered bere and there among the restless, awaying ctowd, who fill the rooms, overflow ifto the halls, and congregate on the staire. Loco- motion is well-nigh impossible, therefore each ‘one is expected to stand tor many hours, giving, with charming amiability, emali-talk in return for the nothings from ovecy one who chances 50 drift near them, concesling all yawns and bored expressions, while vainly endeavoring to forcs themselves into the belief that they aro enjoying great social pleasare. ‘Tho pleasure to the few who attomip: to daoco in the very-small space allotted them by dint of mnch squeezing and crusbing must bo indeseribably groat, judg- ing from the giddy whirl which they keep up uo porseveringly till the ** wee sma’ hours,” despite the havoc made with the lovely trains of tulle, and delica:e tinted silly, the drooping, crushed garlands of flowers trailing after them es thoy ¥hirl in wild confusion, entangied and entan- ghng in sweeping trains. "THE DEAR LITILE DELICATE CREATURES can outdance the stoutest partner, aud submit to euch crushing, heat, and discomfort as their frail consiitations could never endure except when floating away in the srms of some mascu- line friend—or stranger (as the case may be)— to the tune of Strauss’ last waltz. How much more real enjoyment could be had in emailer parties, composed of frienda intimate enough to Bave some bond of. thought and sympatiiy in common, having similarity of tastes and acquire- ments, for which one coud open one’s doors Without all the discomfort sud expense now at- tending even small gatherings, wero we not all ig suck mortal terror of Mrs. Grondy and her ady Jenkine. s othe ‘present extravagances and formalities of social gatherings drive away or DRIVE INTO DISHONESTY AND INJURIOUS MADITS mauy, and shut ont many others, who are titted to enjoy and need the refining influence of s0- bietr, Not afew men and women, and, those not the Jeast intelligent and cultured, upin diggust or from ‘principle these eutertaiuments, winch with every season secm to grow more lavish and more meaningless. Men tired. of funding about in draming-rooms talking non- sense and trying tO look happy, seek in clubs or notel lobbies for society more ‘real, to say tho Ieasi, while younger men, still doladed by the hope of finding genuine happin2ss iu following aiter this van bauble, submit to the constantiy- increaying strain upov purse, time, and brains, until these insatinulo demands of society lead them into dishonestics, which are hushed up if they have family or friends of influenco and wealth sullicient to remove tha opprobrium from ‘such “misdeeda; if not, chey sare ignored and forgotton, and their fatcre is a sad uncertainty. ‘There aro many excluded from 60- cial intarcouso, not from their inability to enjoy, even adorn, society, but because their _ CONSCIENCE, GOOD SENSE, O LIMITED 31EANS will not allow them to give their best energies of miud and evory purpose of life to the’one sub- ject of dress and show ; after sondiug a fev re- grets they are dropped out of sieht and forgol- ten. Should one venture to appoar in a Jast year’s dress, however 1ich and tasteful, its want of comphanco with the preeent mods would stamp its wearer as quite nufis for mingling in tho first circles, and. indeed, if the wearer be 2 -woman of true republican simplicity of meaner and real elevation of mind and character, eho will find little in theso crowded fashionable as- sembles in common with her ideas and tastes. Consequently, though she may be eminently sc- cial, capablo of thoroughly enjoying and appro- ciating # healthful, rational commingling for pleasure and protic, abe is ieft to tio retirement of her own home, or tho fow congenial friends chance may throw in her way. 3 Let a young lady be over 80 well read, let her be over wo sensible and domestic, if sho is uot pretty and styiish, 28 Misa Woolson saya, ‘sho might as well goand hang herself." Ske certeinly must not expect to vie with those piotty noth- ings who adorn ball-rooms, and in whom an ob- server would hardly perceive any cvidenco of their possessing reason or souls, having uo high- er object in life than flirting and waltzing. If a young lady wishes to establish horself in life by SECURING A HUSHAND, she needs nothing sabstantial in character or 20- quiremonts; the more flippant, helpless, ‘and purposeless her life, the more numerous and de- voted her admirers. It is no wonder motiers, who consider the marrying off their daughters into familios of social position and means tho greatest good thatcan be secured them, out- Weighing every holier sentiment, should feel that it was useloss for them to be anxione, or de- yote any of their time, which tuo gay round of fashionable life absorbs, to the moral mental training of their daughters, sinco the most sa- periiciai acauirements, with a certsin amount of forwardness, and - plenty of stylish clothes, ore a far beter introduc- tion into’ fashionable: society and favor of young or marriageablo men than any Sintel- lectual attainments, “since intellecs goes for nothing, and externa's for everything”—which the following facts ilustrato: A certain young Indy, whose father's moans warranted expense and elozance in her tolet, who was very intel ligent, moderately protty and attractive, appear- ed one evening ats large fashionable party ina very plain, simple dross of tho previous season. She ‘na permitted to remain a “wall-dowcr” tho entire evening. Again, in 2 company whero many of the samo acquaintances were met, sho wes ushered in arrayed ina costly and elegaut imported dress, jeweled and frizzed “a In mode,” and was the bel's of the evening. Why will tev keep up sich a ie CONTINUAL TIBADE — ® upon woman's extravagance and folly in dress, when tho whols tendency of their lives bas beos oncourazement and approval of the most lavish prodigality ? Confornuty to the restrictions and requiteuen:s of fashionable lifo- must an-wer for iauci of the prosent dissoluteness. Younz id oxcitomont of mea mist heya society some kind, aud if dohurri from thas which is pure and elevating, will seck it cf a lower, more deoasing kind. They coms to our ‘Western cities often from Bssiern aomes of enlturo and refinomen:, where they have been surrounded by the restraiuing, heaithfal influcnces of sisters and inteligeut jady acquaintances, have had ths advautages of tho best gekools and colleges m the land, and with mivds well trained and stores of gencral information, are often tho tqual if not supericrs of their employers in intellect; yct es monoy, not morit, 13 tho nristecracy of American 80- cisty, toy seldom aro admiticd to their o1 andare recognized only in their Daaine-s r tioes by their employers. Do tho wealthy bankers, marchants, mauafacturers, aod leading. basiness meu here, ,who Lavo perbaps risqn from obscurity into pSsition and opalenc, rec- oguize ina Christian souso their obligations to these yout ¢ men awsy from homo and home in- duonce? tra taey not Icft to dritt awav into whatever society or influences circumstarices may carry them, to find such companions os nce may give them, until they fall into ir- rozular habits, form acquamtances aad froquctt places thas thoy, would blush to have kuown, not bacauso they aro essentially low in their tastes, beine ottea quite tho re- verse, but if no restraming iniineuce from with- oui holds them back, these begiunings cften end. in oven disgrace, lous of situation, and final ram. If, throagh frionds of sozial position, tacy aro aduitted within i ‘TUE CHARMED CIRCLE OF FASHIONABLE LITE, tho picture ix not mach brighter, for the salaries of bank-cierks, bookkeepore, and the like seldom warrant the Isrge expenditure the gay seas domands, and either they must sacrifice seif re- spect and honor in their strugglé to keep paca with their reqnicomonts, or perhaps escape ex- travagances thoy cannot mect, by falling iuto sins thoy should not know. Young mca too often sfcel there noed be no restraints upon thoir vices in order to retain their foothold with the lovely butterilies of society; that it matters not how great a hibertino ha becomes, so ho does not “Grink excessively, or has family, station, or in- flucntial friends to indoree him. If he has these he ig couatonanced, smil2d upon, eagerly acught after. Even ae B MOINES HAVE LESTOWED their porsaps vain, pleasure-lovius, but innocent daughters upoa men of known immorality in their wicked ambition for place and porer. Ob, mothers! mothers! bow terrible the guilt that lies at your door. who have sacri- iiced truth, honor, parity, ct this strine of am- bition, and havo counteninced, encoursged, by this very sacritice, our young men in those vices which rob them of their dignity of manhood asd make our social life the false, unjust, impure thing it is, Is there no need of reform in our social lite when the most profligate cau wed the fairest and purest, calling the contract evon ? What a bliguting effect havo all these prepara- tions, and outlays, end ceremonies, upon the en- joyment thoy profess to eubserve, and upon the lives and hearts of those who live bat for them. What time, strengib, avd talent is given to these elaborate dressings and expensive decora- tions. ‘Wiat is tho ostensible object of social enter- tainments? Is it. not an interchange of syinpa- thy and thought, some converse thdt shall not bo mere meaningicss words, but full of interest and worthy sentiment, lighting up oyes and taco until they shall speak honest, sincere, carnent utterances of fellow-feeling,—con Verse that suall draw us nearer to one another in a bond of sym- pathy and affection ? And is that what we feel Mrter ono of these grand crushes aud splondid shows? where jealousy, onvs, ambition, and seeking for admiration’ aro plainly written all over dress, conduct, and managemont, and where the real object nas beon to kecp up one’aconnec- tions, push a profession, extend a business, socuts votes, obtain office, of put in the market one's merriageable daughters and young lady friends, showing up and showing off all their fine points for the highest bidder. Bacoo says, ‘tA crowd ja not s.company, and faces are but a gallory of pictures, andtalx but a tinkling cymbal whero there ia no love." if this be trae, upop WHAT AN ERRONEOUS SYSTEM is our whole gocial fabric based? When ‘we 800 to what extravagancs it leads, with all its evil resulta of bankruptcy, dishonor, ruin—how it Gacludes the less woal:by classes, how it drives away those who most need the refining influence of good aud cultivated society, and leaves them tofall a proy to evil influences, and be Jed into fatal habits. See the. false tastes and wicked frivolities it engenders, the injury to health by its ungeasonsble shours, uncomfortable and hazardous attire, and late, indigestible suppers. Seo the wrong acd injury to poor scamstresocs, whom its sudden exigencies, not of reat and sloop, but overtaxing strength and health. And when to all this jwe add its fatal sin, that it Diights, withers up, and killa all that hiker, purer enjovment which it professes to advance, dnd which is the chief end of our short pilgrimr age hers together, tho greatest mental and ee rral well-being of our fellow-man, shall wo not feel s reform in our system of *sociak entertainments ” is oae of vital importance and urgency ? Gnata. —_—-—_ WEDDINGS, CAMN-SCHWAB, Among the weddings of tho week the Hebrews have had a pleasant celebration. At 5 o'clock, ‘Toesday, Miss Miriam Schwab snd Mr. Henry Cahn were made one by the Rev. Dr, Kohler. ‘The ceremony was performed at Standard Halil in the presence of tho immediate friends of the ‘pride and groom. Tliey belong to the Reformed Jews, so that all the old peculiarities of the Jew- ieh faith were omitted, and the wedding differed but slightly from thst of a Gentile. Tt had this one feature’ abont it, -however, which the Reformed Jows ave adopted, the exchange of rings, so that the husband not only weds the wife, but the wife slso. weds the husband, they having adopted the principle: that marrisge is # mutual agreoment—and tho wife has as good aright to bind the husband as he has to bind her. The bride was beautifally attired in a rich white silk, cut with Watteau train, and trimmed with knife plaitings and shell trimmings. The apron overskirt was gathered full across the front, edged with plaitings, and covered with tulle, the whole ontlinoed by af [garland of orange blossoms, The tulle yoil was held by coronet of orange blossoms, from which long sprays depended, the veil being caught up and forming s part of the bouffant drapery, whence it fell tothe bottom of the dress. . Pho bridal party were principally attired in handsome recoption or carriags costumes, while afew wore full ovening dress, Mrs.- Schwab, the bride’s mother, wore gray silk with point-lace and diamonds. Mrs. Simon ‘Mandel, the bride's saver, was in light silk, with Chantilly lace trim- mings and diagond jewelry. Mrs, Aus- trian. wore ocean-foam silx Witty tule trimmings, and ovordress elaborately trimmed with scarlet honeysuckles and diamond orua- ments, Mrs. Mana wore-black cil, velvet, and Chantilly lace, and magnificent diamonds. ‘Sire. ZL. Mandel was in mauve silk and diamonds. Mrs. J. Mandol wore black sills lace end gold ornaments. Mrs. Wampold wore black sili und gold ornameats, Mrs: Waliack wasia black sill, yelvet, Chanully lace trimmed with white tlowors, and d:omoud orpaments. Mrs. Henry Cabo wore gray sill, Jace, and rose-cozals. “The wedding dinner occupied five hours, and was not only 8 success from a gastronomic pont Of viow, but also oue of those saasons of social enjoyment of which Americaua snow nothing. ‘The tables occupied thres sides of a parallelo- gram, the bridal party sitting ot tho head, facing all thoir guests, ‘I'he dinoer was delicious, and was served by tue caterer of ths Slandard Club ima superior manner. The wine, which was abundant, was Hock of '65 and delicious Verze- nay, At 12 o'clock dancing was commenced, and kepé up until s Jato hour. — ‘Auiong the handsome bridal presents were the following: From Cahn, Wampotd & Co., 2 Knabo grand pigno; Messrs. Bhacter Bros. bankers, Sew Yom, one case of Atorling silver, forty-eight pioces; A. Cabn, the bridegroom’s brother, a tray of sterling silver, eighty-two pieces; P. Schwab, the bride's father, a5-20 cond; David Schwab, o brother of the bride, one dozen silver napkiti-rings; Missea Schwab, a set of jewelry; ‘Mr. and Mrs. Simon Mandel, silver ice-cream set, bowl and eaucers; Mr. aud Mrs. Shener- mav, of Grifiu, Ga, an elegant pair of ‘gold’ braccletg; Mr. and Mrs. Leon fandel, a tray of fino silverware; Mc. and Mra. E. Man- del, a silver tea get; Mr. and Mrs. Adolpa Loeb, and Mr. aod Mrs. Livingston, a fish-knife, ladle, etc.; Mr. and Mrs. H. Jacobs, New York, a fine music-stand; Mr. and Mrs. S. Mann, of Cleve- land, a tray of silver; Mrs, C. Mandel, a silver butter-digh; Mr. and Airs. J, Calin, a marble and galt boaquet-tabl and from Mr. and Mrs. Judah, a sex of silver knives. ‘Among tho guests present wore also Mr. L. Wampoid, B. Cabo and, lady. B. Wallack aud lady, and con, Mr. and Mrs. Allschaler, Mr. Boehm and daughter, Mrs. BI. Indah. REMICK-CULBERTEON. Wednesday at p. m. Misa Florence D. Culbertzon, of city, and Mr. Frank C, Remick, of New Orleans, were married at the rezidenco of the bride's parents, No. 115 Calu- met avenue. The attendants were Miss Mary Hill and Mr. Calbertson, a brother of the bride, ‘Wiaa Lu Culbertson aud Mr. Romick, # brother of the groom. ‘Tho bride was beantifully dressed in a bridal robe of white orange-blossom satin, exquisitely trimmed with tulle and bridal blos- soms. Searfy. of eatin and tullo wero Imotted at the back and caught with orange-blossome, The revers at the side were’ unique and beantiful, while the tulle veil was held bys coronet of the sweet- ecented flowers used on!y for brides. The pridesmaids each wore loveiy diaphanous dresses .of shite, Miss Culberison’s being trimmod with blue flowers and Miss Hill's with pink. Bisnop Choncy performed the cezemony. Hand + furnishod exquisite new music, avd Kinsley the yiands for tke occasion. The presents wero ele- pant, and were all from warm friends of the bride and her mother. Her father gave hers caso, of silver spoons, forles, Indies, and all the small erticles for table uns. Her mothor bestowed tho silver ten znd coffeo seryice, 2nd her sister that for ice-water. Tho brifegroom's prescnt was some qzquisite cameos net in peels in a unique and beautifal_manner. Both of the Mrs, Keith and Ars. Woodford gavo her beautiful articles of silver and gold ware table-service, thie manr other ornamental coful articles filled up the list. ‘bridal pair left rhe same ovening for their home in New Orleans. ANNOUNCESIENT. Miss F's Storey and Mr. Wiiliam Sivyer, Jr.. will he married at the Firat Congregational Church Wednesday evening at half-rast 6 o'clock. A-recep:ion will follow at the residence of the bride’s parents, The o-tendants will bo ‘Mies Mary Prescott and Mr. H. C. Storey, and Miss Joaie Fako aad Mr. A. J. Buchanan. AT KENOSHA. Special Corresvondence of The Chicago Tribune, Kexosaa, Wig., Fob. 6.—The grand event of the week here bas been tho marriago of Mr. Samuel Reynolds, of Evanton, Ill., and Misa Kittie Bissell, of Kenosha, which took place in the Methodist Church, Fob. 1, ss predicted by Tur Suspay Tnisuxz some time ago. The chereh was profusely decorated with flowers, and 3 beautiful ironogram of fresh flowers was sua- pended over the altar bearing the happy pair: “'D.R.” The church was com- pletely packed with admiring friends and sight- sears. At precisely 8:05 the bride and groom caino into the church, At preciscly 3:20 they passed out. The ceremony was commenced by the Rev. Dr. Briggs, of Evanston, who told the matrimonial candidates, and sll others, to make Imown any impediment to the proposed union, or hold their peace hercafter, The Rev. Mr: ‘Hnntley, of Janesville, followed’ with the Meth- odist matrimonial servico. Tho Rev. Mr. Smith, of Milwaukeo, prayed for God's blessing upon them aud all mankind. The Roy. Mr. Huntley then dismissed them with God's blessing, and every one feft the church happy,—except two ‘unfortunate young men who at one time aspired to the hsnd of the treasuro which they now saw torn from their grasp. The newly-msrried pair went immediately to tho residence of the bride's father, where a large number of invited guests called to wish them joy, partake of tha’ boun- teous repast provided by the parents of the bride, and viow the magnificent array of prosents theze displayed. Among tho presents for the bride were the following: Mr. Hall, of Chicago, a silver set of four pieces—pitcher. goblet, bowl, andealyer; the Rev. Sir. Huntley, sugar-bowl and set of spoons; Mr. aud Mrs. George, Yule, Dbutter-dish; Dr. Farr and lady, sirup-cup;_ the bride's mother, jewelry-case; Mr. ond Mrs. Miller, tea-caster; Mra. Read, sugar-bowl: Mra, John Yulo. spoon-holder:’ Mrs. Dram, croam- pitcher; Mr. aud Mis. Hale, card-receiver; the ‘Misees Stryker, butter-dish ; Mr. and Mra. Nel- zon, pickle-dish; Miss Ovetacro, butter-knifo; Mr. John Bissell, splendid chromo; Mr. and ‘Mrs. Clapp, flower-stand; Mrs. K. D. Wheeler, beautiful motto in freme; Miss Ruonals, pair vases; Mrs. Lane, toilet-cushion. Mr. and ‘Mis. Reynolds left on the & o'clock train for their home in Evanston, followed by the good wishes of hosts of fnends. At Evanston they found a large number of friends awaiting their arrival. Then followed moro congratulations, refreshments and prosents, Most prominent among the latter wus a magziticent silver tea- set, consisting of thir:een pieces, and valued at $150, tho gift of the groom to hig bride. —_——— THE CLUBS. CLIFTON HOUSE PARTY. Alsrge party assemblod at the Clifton House Monday evening to enjoy the hospitality there offered them. The rooms thrown open to the gueats were filled with 9 fashionably-dressed as- sembly, who occupied themsolves as such,assem- plies do in dancing, promenading, flirting, and small talk. Tho dining-room, which was given up to the dancers, wad’almost too fall for com- fort, except thatin the pursuit of pleasure no one séoms to mind such trivial inconvenience. At all events, every one appeared to enjoy the hop tothe utmost. Each lady on entering was prezented with a perfumed programme to which was attached s long silk cord, so that it could be thrown around the neck or fastened to’ the chatelaine, whichever the fair recipient prefer- red. -A boutonniere of sweet-sconted flowers accompained each of these, and filled the room with fragrance. In each window a singing-bird added to the melody of tho band. The pro- gramme contained fourteen numbers, ‘but so many extras were introduced it would ‘be diffi- ‘cult to say how many wera gone through. Hand provided the music, which was excellent, of course. The supper, which was gotten up by Barrett, was served at midnight, and offered all tho dolicecies usually found a: such festivals. Several rooms were given up to this purpose, atidthen the dsuce went merrily on again. = * Among the handsome toilettes present may be mentioned thet of Mrs. David Yan Cott, wao woreher bridal dress of white mlk and tulle with orange-blosaoms in hor bair. Mra. Washington Hesing wore corn-colored silk trimmed with black velvet and Chantilly lace, with Chantilly overskirt. He ornaments were jeta and cameos. Her sister, Miss Weir, wore the freshest and” richest toilette in the room, it being of elegant shell-colored silk, a pink lavender, made with corset waist of volvet, cut square in tho neck, the tablier and train trimmed with shirred puf- fings of the velvet. Her ornaments were jets and diamonds. “Mrs. Waller wore a pale-blue silk, with trimmings of whito silk. Mrs. Skinner woro two shades of pink silk, trimmed with black tulle and thread lace. Miss Owen wore blue silk over black, with Isce trimmings. Mrs. Barrow wore a very distinguished costume in two shades of brown, a pain brale and pale cafe au lait combined, with diamond ornaments. Mrs. Adams woro a Paris dress im the darkest green shade, tnmmed with feather bands. Alias Dobbin wae in white, with’ black lace flounces.. Miss Bryan was in white silk and tulle draped wita flowers. Miss Lotcomb wore Cardinal red with tullo overdress and garniture of Cardinal roves. Bliss Hopkins wore black silk over a light silk, with diamond ornaments. Bre. Colburn wore paie-blue silk trimmed with point d@’Alencop, and ornaments of dismonda and pearls, One of the Misses Jenks wore chocolate color and white, and tho ovher wine-colored silk, Mrs. Reed, wife of the State’s-Attorney, wore blue eilk with point-lace overdress and diamonds. Mrs. Bundy wore an slegant dress in light ressda, shade with very handsome diamonds. ‘Mrs. Sul- livan (née Buchanan) wore black silk. Among other beautiful toilettes was one of black silic with overdrees of point Ince, gar- niture of velvet dotted with . Marguerites. A very odd toilot was of black and orange-color silk and velvot. A very protty young girl wore pink silk dress, with square overskirt aud jacket of puftings, embroidery, ani lace, the whole garlanded with applo-blossoms. Another pretty toilet was of white tarletan over corn- colored silk, wreathed with scarlet geraniums. Ablack gauze dross, with white flowers, was noticeab!e. Miss Lyman wore blue silk, with lace overdress aud corals, A dress of pearl gray and Cardinal-eolor was very atylish, a8 were many moro, dificult to distinguish among so many. ‘Kthong the guests were Mr. and Mrs. Charles H, Reed, Washington Hesing, George Mason, Silas Wright, J. 't. McAuley, Dr, Maynard, J. L.. Day, Stewart Spaulding, Stello, Warticld, Plam- stead, Hitelicock, A.W. Stephens, George Pr. ‘Arms, Frod Ray, E.P. Hall, Dr. sell, Hamlon, Pratt, J. H. Fisher, S.B. Weber, J. L. Waller, F. 1. Beckwith, W.B. Clapp, C. B. Coburn, J. R. Adams, Bryan, D. 8. Foote, W. H. Crane,- Barnes, Grosbeck,’E. R. TZ. Armstrong, C. J. Fresier, C. E. Bronson, Hopkins. Van Cott (bride), Bre.” Alfrod ‘Spink, 3irs. John Butebor, Bre. Sherman, Mrs. Adams, Mrs. Darrell, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel P. Skinner, the Misses Bryan, Jenks, Church, Butcher, Hil- ton, Estey, Price, Bryan, from Kentneky ; Bish- op, from Kentucky ; Adams, from New York ; Davis, from New York; Lyndo, from Milwau- kea ; Griswold, from Watertown, Wis.; Van Cott, Beardsley, Ella Rorke, Jennie Titcomb, Ella Sherman, Lyman, Bochanan, from Oak Park ; Martz, Staniey, Maggie Owen, Bassett, Conley, Beers, Otficer, Aoilio Gondrich, Staples, Jobn- zou, M. Haba, Hamilton, Pennington, Kent, Mc- Anthur, Chalmers, Curtis, Lui, Weir, Al- livou, ‘Slater, Dobbins, Howard, Slocum, Col. E. G. Nelson, Maj. Pasco, Lieut. Webster, Messrs. Hunter, Kent, Rockwell, Bowen, Wright, Ball, Hilton, Price, Jones, Shay, Little, J. W. Viske, New York ; Johnson, Kirkwood, Bour- nique, C. Cobb, Burch, Ingram, Aloxander, Bosd, Merserean, Shiverick, Hough, Jemes O'Neil, Gould, Sherwood, Goddard, Holt, Slade, Mackay, H. N. May, Fairbanks, Olcott, Winter- botham, Mosor, Van Valkenbargh, Lovejoy, Ullman, Le Baron, Mantz, Sawyer, and Frasier. ‘THE EIGHT O'CLOCES. ‘The most elegant clab-party of the season was that given by the Eight O'Glocks Taursday even- ing at the residence of Mr. McEwen, No. 511 North LaSalle street. The hoase was beauti- fully decorated by Sanders. They have a ball- room attached. Festoons of Princess pine wore draped from the chandeliers to the windows, while the same lovely green adorned tho win- dows and doors. A brillisnt ball of flowers, com- posed of vivid scarlet'poinscttias, white laures- tinas, and carnations, formed s centre from which the festoons appeared to spring. On tho wall opporite the entranco door, the gucats were greeted with the happy sugsestion in evergreen, % Long Live the Eight O'Clocks.” The parlors below wero made bright and fragrant by the choicest of flowers, arranged with exqvisito tasto by Bliss McEwen in numerous vases, deco- rating the mantels, brackets, and bouquet- tables. Aututon’s foliage algo lent its charm, while the climbing fern—that “gem of the East "—intermingied its quicter beauty with that of the brilliant leaves, the whole harmonizing admirably with the rich wood finiebings of tho house. Tho ‘German” commenced at 11 o'clock, and the-favors- were. very pretty. ‘Among thoso present were Mr. and Mra. Georg, ‘Armes, Mr. and 3lrs. Adams, Misses Merrill Jonson, Judd, the Misses Wheeler, Misses Larrabes, _ Gaskell, Colyer, Wright, Pardie, Blackhall, Street, and Carrol, and Mossra. T. H. Purple, J. W. MeGeazh. F. Williams, Leads, Tunyon, Hosmer, Rhodes, J. L. Bridge, of Hyde Pars; Gherles A. Godard and Mir. A. Horenden, of New York; Messrs Wood, Larrabee, Lolt, and Le Baron. Wright fornished the delicious supper, which added to the comfort and pleasure of tho evening. ‘MERE MENTION. ‘The elegant full-dress party given by the ‘Merry Club” Friday evening is worth moro than a passing notice, It fully met the anticipa- tions of all who were forzunate enough to be yited. ‘Tho ladies’ toilettes were extremely cle- gant, tho music fino, and tho supper delicious. ‘The “Merry Cub” has fally earned its title, and might be desixnated both “Merry and wise,” for it promises nothing that it does not perform. The St. Andrew's Charity Ball, at the Shorman House, Friday evening. proved s most enjoy- able affair to all who participated-in it. One or two Scotch laseies wore there in Highland dress. Mrs. Hervoy, the wife of the honored President of the Club, was beautifally attired in rose-col- ored silk sud white lace. A handsome mauve and white satin dress was also among the notico- able costumes. Miss Eva Hammond, the beau- tifl artist, was in black velvet, with hght-bloo ailk overdress. Many ether elogant costumes wero worn, and many noticeable people were K ‘2. present. ‘Tho Standard Club gave a concert and hop at their bail Wednesday evening, which was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. e The ‘Gishop ‘Court Hotel hop occurred Wednes- day cveniog. The Cinders Club met at 352 North Dearborn stroot Friday evening. i ‘The Chicago Amateurs met at 632 Weat Madi- son street ‘Thursday evening. . ‘La Circle were entertained by Mrs. Billings, 193 Calumet avenue, Friday evening. The Social Club met Thursday evening. Tho Central Pleasyre Club gave a party Wodnesday evening. ; Tho Pastime Cluixheld its sccond sociable at the residence of Mr. George W. Higgins, No. 313 West Washington street, Friday evening. It proved to be a very delightful reunion. Eckhardt farnished the supper, and the music was _excel- Jent. Among thoso present were the Misses ‘Allie and Aggie Dodge, Nellie Hubbard, Graco Howland, Ada Boveo, Livnie Yates, Lizzie Brown, Ida Day, and Mieses MeCrackon, Snyder, and Stout. Shad ‘Tho masquerade given by the Independents, at Martino’s South Sido Hall, proved a very pleas- ant affair to those who participated in it. The fat Dutch boy was_perbaps the best character in the room. Old Tom Gio, Sour Mash Whisky, and Wolford Z. entered together. The wore warmly welcomed by tho gentlemen, and some- times ‘repulsed, sometimes accepted, by the ladies. A ‘religieuse” was seen holding on to the bandle of one of these over-larze bottles, aud afterward whirling around with it in a rather dizzy manner. At 11 o’clock the party unmask- ed with the usual assertions of “I know you all the time;” ‘No, you dido’t,” and Kindred re- marks, Mssquerades among triends must be admitted to be delightfal social affairs. ‘A pleasurable cotertainment, the second of the ceries organized by*somo of the young peo- ple of the North Side, occurred at the residence of Mr. 8.8. Waine, No. 109 North Dearborn streot. ter. tho members sought mental pabnium by reading extracts from the writings of CharlesD. Warner, irs. Browning, Jean Ingelow, and oth- er sutbors. Food to refresh the physical forces followea, then some, laughable shadow panto- mimes, the whole concluding with somo admira- bio impromptu charades. 3 ‘The Minerva Club held the fifth party of their third series at Caledonia Parlors Friday evening. Music was furnished -by the Groat Western Light-Gaard Band. Joyous and happy hours have always characterized tho Minerva parties, ‘and, in that respect, this one was no exception, The Nameless held a at St. Jobn’s Hall Friday evening, ‘which closed their series, and was without doubt the pleasantest party that they have had. Everything passed off ingly, as it always doos at these parties. They will give an extras party Thursday evecing, Feb, 18, which will bo s Calico, acd will end their parties for this sesson. These will be much Jnissed by those who have been foriunate enough to attend them. Z ‘Tne Phenix Quadrillo Club met Friday even- ae eee Batra yening meeting of the jar ay @ Prairie Avenue Dancing Club was held last evening at the residence of Mra. C.H. Lyman, ‘Being somewhat literary in its charac— No. 1942 Prairie avenue. A largo number of the best people were present and evjoyed the pleasant entertainment. The Ellis Park Club gave the second party of the second series. Thureday evening at Carr's South-Side Hall. It was considered the most enjoyable yet given. A special quadrille, com- posed by Dolzter, the leader, and dedicated to the Club as ‘Phe Ellis Park Quadrille,” was {he fea- tare of the evening. Among those present were: ‘Mr. and Mrs. Springer, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bradley, Mr. and ifrs. Bodele, Mr. and Mrs. Ebert, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Tiffany, Mr. and Mrs. T. C, Clarke, Mr. and Mra. W. G. Purdy, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Savage, Misses Fitch, Cook, Rierdo, Blackburn, West, Daniels, Stitt, Kil- burn, Pago, Hodson, Pardy, Murray, Gillmore, Clarke, Jpliyman, and Messrs. Walla, J. H. Oili- ver, J.J. Shibley, 8. W. Shibley, A. B. Chad- wick, L. G. Fisher, Jr., F. W. Lotz, G. A. Leon- ard, W. H. Frost, liam Gilmore, J. Jellyman, ‘T. H. Bradbury, 8, L. Kettle, P. 8. Stewart, O. Jackson, A. T. Ewing, and J. L. Bennett. e ‘The Minneola Club gave their second compli- mentary at Lincoln Hall, Tuesday evening. ‘There were over 180 couples present. All parts of the city, as well as the suburban towns, wero woll represented, and all seemed to enjoy them- selves. As this is their first goason, the manner in which they conduct their parties and tho efforts they make to have all enjoy themselves, reflects much credit uponthomanagers. Among thoge present were Dr. Truman W. Miller and wife, Mr. sud Mrs. Pigott. Mr. and Mcs. Tru- man, Mr, and Mre. Poole, Mr. ana Mrs. McNally, Mr, and Mra. Catlin, Mr. and Mr. Rosa, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, Mr. and Airs. Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Kitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Waters. Mr. and Mrs. Kreor, Mr. and Mra. Laux ; Misses Hill, Woltz, Shattock, Dougall ; Miss Johnston, Lie- ton, Emerson, Wright, Madden, Smith, Cooper, Hecker, Dempsoy, McDonald, Stewart, Bickel, Sullivan, Hopewell, Apfel, and Messrs. Bucking- bam, Portman, Nickerson, Haskins, Apfel, Hil- dreth, Woods, Alston, Caldwell, Wilson, Runyan, Crocker, Nelson. Gibbons, Ades, Sullivan, Hope~ well, Shattock, Wihams, Liston, Boad, Curtis, Cooper, Baker, Hugunin, George, Faller, Rourke, Madden, Felt, Herbert, Woltz, Gran, Dinsmore, McBean, Cox, Beekler, and others. ‘The regular aasembly of the Hiawatha Club, which occurred Hriday evening st the elogant residence of Mrs. Webster, corner of Ogden avenue and Washington street, was in every respect a most delightful and pleasing affair. A select programme, consisting of twelve dances, and three choice extraz, occupied the attention of the dancors, the music being in charge of Pouad. Tno benefit calico party given at Martino’s West Side Hall, Monday evening, to the lady teachers of his academies, was s genuine suc- cess, the attendance being large, and the cos- tumes were very unique. Among those present were Misses Lyon, Martine, Page, Cash- ing, Adcock, Day, Stanton, Duniels, filler, Wood, Code. Kingmaa, Wright, Sutton, Gage, Thompson. and Cook, Mrs. Martine, Woodward, Burpee, Reynolds, Goodrich, Towne, Jacobus, Elticot, Hale, *Ormsbee, and Gale, Messrs. Clark, Towne, ‘Daniels, Schupham, White, Den- nig, Ransom, Jeanings, Short, Brom, ‘Case, Harris, Brooks, and many others. ‘The Parlor Social and Dramatic Club gave dramatic entertainment Friday evening to a se- lect aadiencé at the residence of Mrs, Alex Wol- cott, 1288 Michigan avenus. In every detail tho performance was s credit to the members, and the audience seemed to appreciate their efforts. Spirited dancing was maintained uatil this morn- ing, and the kind hostesa, not unmindfal of physical requirements, provided an elegant re- pas —.—_ PRIVATE PARTIES. LEADING EVENTS OF THE WEEK, ‘The parts given at Judge Caton’s, No. 2 Calu- met avenue, was the most elegant of the season, and was very largely attended by the best of Chicago society people, The rooms were beau- tifully decorated, Kinsley catered in bis delicious way, while Hand, of course, furnished the music Mr, Kirk Hawes, of 109 Calumet avenue, fol- lowed with a party on Friday evening. There wore about 160 couples present, and Kinsley and Hand again provided the supper and music. "Among the guests were Judge Doolittle, Judge and Mrs. Lawrence, J. H. Dunham, Mrs. Dun- bam, Mrs. slary J. Holmes, Judge Skinner, Miss Skinner, Mr. and Mra. E. 8. Isham, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Doggett, Col. and Mrs. Loomis, Mrs. and Mise Tuttle, Mr. and Mra. Ferd Peck, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Kimball, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lawronee, Dr. and Mrs. Hydoc, Prof. and Mrs. Mitchell, Miss Caton, Miss Julia Gould, the Misses Glover, Miss Doolittle, Misa Whitney, Mies Emma Hall, Messrs. R. W. and Harry Ralston, Harry Walker, Dr. Charles Smith, Jobn Wentwortb¢ John Creard, Thomas S. Mo- Clelland, Keith, Gibson, and James R. Doolittle. Mra‘ Applo, of No. 605 North Clark street, en- tertained her friends ‘Tuesday evening. Mr. Nathan, No. 164 Twenty-fourth street, entertained Monday evening. Mr. J. M. Dale, of No. 92 Asbland avenue, re- ceived bis friends Wednesday evening. ‘The surprise masquerade Thuraday evening at the residence of Miss Smith, No. 516 Michigan avenue, was an elegant affair, The costumes were unusually good, snd tha characters well carried out, and made thoroughly enjoyable. Last evening o prominent club rehearsed a “German ” at Mrs. Hough’s, on Prairie avenue. It was, however, merely an excuse to have two parties instead of one, which was the original tention, and have a private entertainment inter- vene between the regaiar club gatherings. 'fhere was a very pleasant surprise party given inhonor of Miss ‘Dousingor at her residence, No. 16 Twenty-fourth street, Slonday evening. Dancing, a delicious supper, and the many beag- tiful girla who were present made the entertain- ment attractive. ee ‘Tho party given by Mrs.S. A. Tolman, ‘on Thuseday evening, at ber residence, No, 971 Prairie avenue, was dolightful affair. The @rasing-rooms wero elegantly decorated with flowors‘and autumn leaves, while Hand far- nished the’ music and Eckhardt the supper. aly 8 those present were Mr. and Mra. P. R. Otis, E. Keith, A. B. Meok- er, Cyrus Bently, Laurin Turner, William Chis- holm, B. O. Ward, C. G. Tappen, 'W.}W. Boying- ton, Aldrich, Louis Wabl, William Gay, Mark Kimball, Hamilton, Charles H. Reed, 'W. 8. Walker, A. H. Hovey, JN. Crouse, and Messrs. P. Otis, T. MacClelland, W. K. Oagood, W. Hig- givgs, E. Low, BR. Goodman, E. J. Morse, acd Gen. Glover (New Yors), and Misses L. Faller, Minnie Yager, Maggie Sherman, Mitchell, and Oberlin. ‘Avery pleasant birthday and anniversary sur- prise party took piace at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Riley, No. 29 Pearson street, Monday evening, the occasion being the third anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. B. and the birthday of the Iatter. A sumptuous collation was farnished by the ladies, and music, singing, and danciug were the order of the evening. The pleasant episode of the evening vas the presentation to tho host and hostess of aeuperb china set by the guests, the presenta- tion speech being by Thomas Hutchinson, Esq., of the firm of Ws & Hutchinson, to which a suitable reply was made by Mr. Riley, on behalf of himself and his wife. Tho party numl about seventy-five, Prominent among whom were: Capt. and Mrs. John Prindiville, alr. and ‘Mrs. Thomas Hutchinson, Miss ‘Hennessy, Messsra. Hennessy brothers, Mr. and Mra. Af. W. Kerwin, Dr. and Hrs. McCarthy, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John Barron, ‘Mr. and Birs. James Burns, Miss M.A. Kain, Messrs. Taylor and Miss Taylor, Miss Tally, W. R. Donnelly, and others. ‘The many friends of Z. Werdwell were very pleasantly entertained by bim atthe residence of W. E. ‘Lraver, No. 153 Hermitage avenue, last ‘Thursday evening, The occasion was one to be remembered by all present, abounding in social amusements, vocal and instrumental music, and dancing. ‘The saverity of the weather seomed to have no effect in keeping invited ones at home, for the spacious house was filled to over- flowing, and ‘joy was unconfined.” Among those present were Col. and Mrs, Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Williams, Mr, and Mrs. W. W. Wardwell, Sr. and Mrs, Green, Mr. and Mrs. George Faller, Mr. and Mrs. ¥. Thorn, Mr. and Mrs. J. N..Van Cott, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Day- ton, Mrs. Ludington, Misses Ida Benedict, Clara McGinnis, Florence Monroe, Emma and Lucy Hamm, Lillie Tartle, Kittie Laughiin, and Anna Davis, sod Messrs. J. Exby, F. Traver, I’, Ward- well, F, Smart, S. Hapgood, &. Van Cott, W. Laughlin, Rt. B. Tuller, Williams, Fithian, and others. ‘Tha surprise party [at Mr. Sweeny’s, No. 155 South Jefferson street, numbered about 100 peo- ple. Music and dancing were indalged in, and the party proved a success. committee who managed the affair so well were Misses Lizzio and Lew Gibbens, Lally, Clark and Sweeny, and Meszrs. Mahoney, Sweeny, McMahon, Atkin- gon, Slate, and Shean. Atong those who par- ticipated in it were Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Gannon, Mr, and Mrs. J.J. Wade, Mra. Gearre Quin, Mise Addie Salome Pike, ‘Misa BI. Lally, Miss Jennings, Miss Florence Ciarke, Miss Minnie Wilcox, 3fias B. A. Philbin, Miss Kate Breonock, the Misses Kane, Miss Anpic Brennock, the Misses Lizzie and Aggie Gibbons, Miss Hattio Eline, Miss Mary Kenny, Miss 31. Sweeney, diss Gavin, Mr. Willinm Mahoney. Mr. William Fo- party, . Frank Sweeney, Mr. W. J. Breanan, ‘Mr. L. C. Landers, Mr. Harry Nee!or, Mr. W. E. Slate. Mr. F. P. McMabon, Mr, J; A. Shean, Mr. A.J. Sweeney, Mr. Charles G. McClintock, 2fr. HJ. Atkinson, and many others. ‘Among the private parties of the week may be mentioned that given by Miss Hattio Butcher to ber circle of friends. cing to “Hand’s music was the principal feature of the evening, inter- rupted by a dolicions supper st 1lo’clock. Tho table was beautifully decorated, and the cates might have tempted an snchorite. Mrs. Batcher, - assisted by Misa Batcher, received the gueste. Among those who were fortunate enough to par- take of her hospitslity were Miss Hoyne, Misa Della Brown, Miss Carrio Boardman, Miss Gonie Hoyne, Miss Hunter, Miss Ferson, Miss Cham- berlin, Miss Sopha Brown, New York, Miss Crane, Misa Nexon, Miss Fannie Butcher, ‘isa Joboson, Misa Lou Brown, Miss Woodrnff, the Miases Beers, Miss Smith, “Mies Allen, Messrs. Hilton, Hoyne, Sprogle, Beauregard, Collins, Follanabee, Tyler, Clingman, Rood, Fredericks, Crane, Hunter, Burrows, Bangs, Dandy, Gibson, ‘Messrs. je vonneos, and Gorton Clifford. ‘There was a pleasant impromptu party given at ale Perry Hr Smith's on Thursday aveniog, at which about thirty people, mostly of the young society belles and beaux, were present, ‘Mrs. Jewett, of No. 375 Superior street, cava a charming little dejeuner last week, in honor of Miss Jones, of New York. Parties of this kind, with lunches of three courses from 3 to 8, and dinners with k-ttledrums, will be the fashionabla entertainment for Lent. ‘The German” given bythe Misses Wada- worth, at the Palmer House, was aamirably led bya well-known young society gentloman, the mantle of his married brother having evidantly fallen upon his shoulders. ‘The favora ‘were ‘unique and elegant, the musio perfect, sud the suoper al! that conld te desi s In spite of the intense cold, the Messish Fra- ternity enjoyed themselves at Martine’s South Side Hall Wednesday evening, thongh there ‘Were not as many people present as would have joined them but for the inclemency of ths ‘woather. a —_-—~ f MISCELLANEOUS, DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. Monday evening an amateur dramatic enter~ tainment was given at the resiaence of Mr. Jalisn 8. Ramsey, corner of Huron and Case streets, for the benefit of St. James’ Industrial Society. ‘The Ladies’ Battle,” from the French drama of the samo name, was the specialty of the evening, and proved to be » brilliant‘suc- cees. The remarkable beauty and great dramatic ability of Mrs. Herbert Ayer raised the per- formance above the usual grade of amateur efforts, and produced an effect rarc even when supplemented by professional talent and know} edge. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Pot- ter Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. L. Z. Leiter, Mr. and Mrs. M.D. Ogden, Mr, and Birs. Doggett, Mr. and Mrs, Jobn N. Jewett, Mr. and Lirs. Perry H. Smith, and Mr. and Mrs. Julian Ramsey. The net result to St. James’ Industrial Society was 9500. A dance followed the performance, sad, later in the evening, Mrs, John N. Jowett enter- tamed the ‘corps dramatique,” aod a few friends at a ‘* petit eouper,” at her residence on Supertor street, Kinsley farnishod the delicious cates, and the festivitiea were kept up until a late hour. CHURCK PARTY. Notwithstanding the severe weather storm Thursdey evening the social and pew-renti: party at the hurd Taitansn Charen was well a en 6 evening passed agreeably. Tho’ ladies of the Society decorated the cburch, pro- vided music anda nice supper. As msny wero absent supposing that it would be postponed, there will be a rapetition of the pleasant gather- ing Wednesday evening, tue 14th inst., to which all are cordially invited. ° PERSONAL, Miss Emma D. Felton, of No. 144 South Mor- gan street, has returned from ths East, after her Yong absonee. Her friends will be very happy to leara the fact. ———— ANNOUNCEMENTS, ‘THE COMING WEEK. The Messrs. Stager will give a “German” Tuesday evening. ‘The Sans Souci Clab will meet at the residence of Mr. Louis Wahl Tuesday evening. A **Ger- maa” is the order of the evening. A children’s party will be given at the resi- dence of Mrs. Seeberger, 716 Michigan avenue, Tuesday evening. ‘A bop will be given at the Gardner House Tnesday evening. ‘A party will be given at the residence of Z. S. Teham, Esq., 554 Wabash avenuo, Tuesday evening. é A party will bo given at the resideace of Mr. Munger, 1375 Wabash avenue, Fridsy evening. ‘A reception will be given st the residence of ‘Mr. ©. M. Henderson Tuesday evening. ‘La Favorite Assembiies meet at Martine’s Fri- day evening. ‘The Pali Mall Club will meet at the residence of Mr. Foliansbee, corner of Twenty-thirdatreet and Michigan avenne, Tuesday evening. The fourth and concindiag sociable of Orieat- al Conaistory will be given Thursday evening, Feb. 18, at 72 Monroe street. The Pickwick Club give a masquerade ‘ball s& Germania Hall on the 2th inst. Tho Ivanhoe Club meets at the residence of Dr. Ingalls, $4 Throop street, Monday evening. ‘The U. F. L Benevolent Society will give a carnival ball at Orpheus Hail Mooday evening. ‘There will be a meeting of the Helping Hands at the residence of Mies Cole,.No. 1272 Indiaoa avenue, Wednesday evening, to decide upon the continuance of the socicty. The Trio Club will give a Hard Times Party st Carr’s Dancing Academy, corer Wood sod Lake streets, Monday evening Fab. 15. ‘All Saints’ Indies give thoir grand social and .. promenade party, mith music and, supper, to- morrow evening at Martine’s West Side Hall, 55 Ada street, between Madison snd Washington. For the final party before Leat the effort of the managers is to render thie social party the most succesefol of the Fresont soriss. ‘Tne next reception of the Eilis Park Club will occur Thureday evening, Feb. 11. ‘Tho next party of the Hiswathas will be given st St, Caroline's Court, Feb. 19. ‘The Grace Charch Mite Society will mect at 930 Michigan avyerne, Monday evening. ‘Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Leech will celebrate their wooden wedding at No. 734 West Congrevs street, second house west of Winchester avenus, Mfon- dey evening. Feb. 15. 4 Kilwinning Lodge A. F. & A M. will give thoir next party st Corinthian fall, Tuesday evening. Sends of the Order are cordially in- The Welcome Social Club will give their first calico party Thursday evening at Snow's Acade- my, 619 West Lake street. og ow | Cosmopolitan Lodge, No. 6,” Knights ‘of ‘Pythias, will give their fifth annual ball oo Wash~ ington’s birthday, Feb. 2% at Riare’s Hall. e Empire Club have issued the following card: nae account of the serene, of the weather, grand manger’, announced by the Empire Club for Feb. 3 at Wood's Musio- Hall, corner of Washingtom and Green streets, has deen postponed until Tuesday evening, Feb.’ 16.” As before announced, a small adaussion; il be ch to the gallory for those wo only wish to look on at the masquers. No Pains wil ‘be spared to mato this an enjoyable air. 2 ‘The Ladies’ Promenade, Dancing, and Euchre Club will give a Valentino party Fndsy ovening. Tho invitations have been issued on valeotines. The Americus Ciub will give = party, the second of -the sixth sories, at Klara’s Parlora, ‘Nos. 70 and 72 North Clark street, Friday even~. ing, Feb. 19. The Americus Ciab is one of the oldest Jade city, and always -sevures. at all ite parties a select ani jionabl from the three divisions of the city. PU enited nom ber of invitations have been issued for the aboro~_ named party to prevent the pariors from being | crowded, and the asnticipstions in regard tes pleasant time will doubtless be i: ‘ realized. * A Bright Woman. From the New York World. ‘The presence of gnind and prompt courags of women need never hereafter be doubted, since Mrs. Church, of Newark, has so conspicuousiy demonstrated her possesaion of those qualities. She was sued by aeexton, who bad slipped and broken his leg while holding her borse, for tho value of the lek. ‘The sexton obtained a verdict; in which bis leg was estimated to be worth: $2,000, which sum Mrs. Church will be expected’ topay. Now, mark the manner in which thas astute woman received the news of the verdict. Instead of bursting into tears and insisting that she would never pay the extortionate soxton for his grosuly over-valued leg, 220 quietly went out into the street, solegted a nice icy bié of pave ment, and, gracefally falling down. broke her arm.” Of course sho will sue the City of Newark for the value of thst arm, and, of course, no jury will estimate it at » higher rate than the sexton's leg. Indeod, she probably make a hand- some profit ont of the affair. besides demon- strating that ber sex is capable of the nat brilliant feats of legal strategy. «’Now, aco you really, after all, half » fool 2" said.a friend of Bzzcuxn the other dsy, in re- ferring tosome of his Trzrom letters. “Iwas intended for s first-class fool,” replied Brecuen, “tand have in me the m ial forthat. When the rest of mankind were made up, there was a tet of i! anacial Ving around, which A wo together, 8 me."—Cininnal Commercial. . 5