Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 14, 1875, Page 5

THE SOCIAL WORLD. ghe Art and Mystery of Cards. ificance of Certain Social Abbreviations, The Weddings of the Week—Tho Array of Presents, Last Efforts of the Clubs Before Lent. Private and Church Parties—News from the Suburbs. Charity Ball in New York. SOCIETY PHRASES. A WORD CONCERNING THEIR MEARING. ‘There is nothing that suciety at large seems to be zo urtarly at sea upon as the meaning of the varions phrases used upon cards and the etiquette in regard to them. Even among per- gons who ought to know better, one finds the most utter ignorance upon this point, or s hazy sort of half comprehension which is often worse than no light at sll. It would seem as if every one at the present diy ongbt to know what the various initials or phrases which appear upon invitations are in- tended to mezo, Dut one is forced to believe that they do not from circumstances of almost daily occurrence. Doubtless any debutante would be thoroughly disgusted if you should insinuate that tho letters R. 8. V. PB. were as meaningicss to her as Egyptian hieroglyphica. But does she know? ‘The friend ‘who bas invited her has frequontly every reason to believe she does not. These initials stand for the French phrase ‘‘Repondez s'il vous plait,” —Pleass answer.” With what result has this polite request been affixed? Ono out of ten of those who cannot accept send their regrets, but who thinks of sending an acceptance? Yet this is what those mystio lettera mean. If you are coming, eay 80; if not, be kind enough to an- pounce the fact. It is time society begun to show a thorough sppreciation of the mening of those letters by sending an accept ance or regret, elss thoy may safely be accused of ignorance upon that point, and fora society beau or belle to be ignorant of auy form of etiquette is much worse, viowed from s fashionable standpoint, than te have been the victim of e’snder. Feople who are about leaving home for a long journey send to friend» and acquaintances, Whetner indebted to them for a visit or not, cards with “P,P. C.” engraved on one corner end turned over. Tnis means ‘Pour prendre conge,”"—“ To take Iceve.” Occasionally “‘ P. D. ‘A. is acbstituted, but rarely, and is not consid- ered in as good taste, although it means mnch the same thing, the initials sanding for “Pour dire adieu "—**To say good-bye.” Occasinally other Ictters are substituted, and fometimes are the cauao of much conjecture. Ao instance of tunis kind eccurr2d some rears ego in s small Easiern city. An English official, who beld a bigh civil position in Demarara, bay- ing married an American girl, after many years Of abaence brought bis wife and family home to visit her native place. With them they also brought a much-vslued colored servant, distin- gushed ss ‘Liss Farny,” and the title was al- ways ecrafulousiy applied to her name by the family, the children bemg particularly horrified if any of their little associates dropped it and presumed to addresa this excessively ugly sable functionary as ‘Fanoy.” ‘You mustn't call ber s0,—you must say Mies Faroy,” was the reproof frequently administered to theso ttle Lepublicans. One dreadful! rebel, Northern to the backbone, refuscd utterly. “{ guess I ghan't/call that pigger Miss,” was the pro- test that lost for ber the society of the family and purse, the whole happening in a hotel where constant association had become a habit. At last the South Americans left, and in doing so sent their cards with P. P. C. duly inscribed upon tbem with name, title, coat-of-arms, ana threo more letters, F. F. B. This was an unexpected bombshell that sent all preconceived notions of etiqnerte to the winds. Society was nonplussed, sod admitted 1t, andn a place too where the orig- inal Msytlower still permeated the air. The high- est sutborities were consulted, both French and English, only for the conclusion to be arrived at in the end that chey must stand for Fanny's fare- well regrets. ‘However, such cases must necessarily be of rare occurrence, and usaally it is only the or- dinars phiases of society that will be met with. Few Miss Fannics meet with so much considera- tion in this world. ‘When P. P. C. cards are sent, they are usually issued with simply these initials in the left-hand corner. The envelopes for these cards should be hesyy andelerant, but plain, with the mono- initial, arma, or crest, upon the envelope, and‘msy be inclosed in another envelopa’ sad sent by post. Visiting may be of delicate tints, but must be of the finest unglazed bristol board. ‘Wooo a lady makes a call of ceremony after re- ceiving the hospitality of a friend, she should, if married, leave both her owa and her busband’s ecard. Ths latter should be a very small and thick card, while the Isdy’sis much larger and thinner; 2t least such is the prevailing style in the best English society. ‘Visiting-cards frequently have each corner engraved on the back with these four words: Fetictation, Visite, Condoleance, and Adieu, P. P.C.,or Conge. Acard thus engravod would have Felicitation engraved so that when turned over it would sbow on the upper left-hand corer; Visite in the upper right-hand corner; Condoleance on the lower left-hand; and Adieu on the lower right-hand corner. The engraving, while more definite and perbaps more clegant, is ‘by no means a necessity. Some pleasant event has happened ina family,» daughter has been married, an heir has been born or has come of age, bas graduated with high honors, or s mem- bor of the family has received some titio or pre- ferment,—then, should you make a call of cangratulation, you would mmoly send ‘up your ordinary visiting-card with thelefi-hand ‘upper corner turned over towerd the face of a card npon which your name has either been en- graved or written by yourself, but never under any cirenmstances printed. Should there be sickness in a family, or you go to make a call npon » friend who has been bercft death of some loved one, then you signify the object of your visit by turcing over the Jower left-hand corner. An ordinary visit is dis- tinguished by the turning down of the u| right-hand corner, ani one of conge by the fol id- fog over of the lower right-hand corner. ‘Thus any one versed in the etiquette of cards will readily understand what you mean to con- voy by the manner in whicn you fold the corners of your cards, even though no significant terms &ré eugraved upon them. Visiting-cards to be used in mourning should Deeither of white or cream color, and should bave a medium border of black on both sides. Cards in Memoriam” are frequently used abroad, and sre sent by those who have been be- reaved to the friends of the family. They are in- tended for preservation, and are usually sent abonta week after the obsequies. Thev have been in use in New York and Boston, and Gim- rede furnishes the following specimen: In Memory of Abraham Lincoln, Tresidant of the United States of America, Born, Feb, 12, 1809. Died, April 14, 1855. © With Malice toward none; with Charity for all” ‘Many Add, Bequiescat in Pace. ‘These are engraved in a combination of mis- eal text, old Englieh, and ecript. r Asother style suited to our conntry would read ea follows: in aSectionete Bemembrance ef now wen at sre a of And Grandoe of ‘Whe died at his Father's Eovidence Qn Thuraday, Dec. 10, 1874, Aged 18 Years, Bad wae Ynterred at Graceland Cemetery en the 24th, Here may follow a er, eulogy, or postic quotation, if the sender pleare, but ths absve ‘would seem sufficient, and moods of mind are 59 @iderent that what seems quite in keeping at one time ia very dissonant at another. Faneral poe- try is apt to be pacticularly a0, and is therefore Detter avoided. Sheuld the cards, however, be pend eat in memory of an infant, which is rarely YHE CHICAGO DAYLY TRIBUNE: SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14, 1875.—SIXTEEN. PAGES, done, unless the heirto title or vast estates, and the parents’ faith assures a future meeting beyond the grave, the following, from the Catho- lic B--'s] Service for infants, might be appropri- salyaeed: “But me Thou bast received be- cause of mine innocence, and hast confirmed me in Thy sight forever.” A large, square card is ased for these sonve- nirs of the dead, with s medium-width black bor- der for the young, and a broad one for the aged persons, For menus and programmes, both of which come under the head of cards, individual taste may be consulted. At ceremonious dinners, both the menu and dinner-plate card are used. ‘The menu is variously gotten up on carde, eilk or satin ribbon, aud in plain or illuminate de- signa. An illuminated monogram at the top of the card, with tho list of dishes printed in purple or gold, is in good style. ‘The plate-card ehould have the name of the guest inscribed upon it, snd may be very elab- orate or extremely simple. ‘Bon sppetit,” in blue or cnmson, with an edge to match, is = favorite Now York style. Many imported cards, both for menus and plates, have suggestive de- vices. The Oxford has a border of two colors, Cards for balls, hops, and societies admit of much variety, as it is not de rigeur that they should be of eome special style. For private parties they vary sightly at different times, At present both the loug and square styles of card or note paper are used, and the wording of them varies very little. Kettledrum in the corner means ‘*Tea and Scandal,” to which gen- tlemen are permitted to add their muob spicier and less invocuous quota. Samovar means Russian tes, and the thinnest of glass cups ._} should be'provided for it, with sliced lemon and rum in place of cream and sugar. When a full-dress party is intended ‘ Costume de Rigeur” is sometimes added, and, were it only always inserted. it would save any guest the mortification of finding him or herself either overdressed or too plainly attired. Ata recent social party given in this city, ‘‘plam dress" was very sensibly substitatcd for the above French phrase, which means, really, “' Full dress, in character,” and is more especially applied to gentlemen entitled to wear uni-o.m, or when Court-suits are required. Still, it is equally ap- plicable to fu:l-dress entertainments here where there is the least doubt as to what the costume should be, “Fote Champetre” sienifies a rural entertainment, and may iuclude lew parues, picnics, and such dissipations. Croquet needs no definition, most assuredly, for the present generation. The otuer more frequent phrases are ‘* German,” ** Bal Masque,” “* Cotil- | lon,” and “Soiree Dansante,” each of whica is sufficiently famuliat to require no comment. The newest strls of entertainment is the “ Rose-bud Dinner-party. ‘his is to introduce yoang ladies who have just graduated into socie- ty. A limited number of preferred friends may be invited to the dianer, while in the evening following it as many more may be asked as the person wishes to entertain. These parties com— bine social and literary features, and, as dancing may ‘be omitted at will, are peculiarly adapted to eat. A delicate rose-bud is paintod or lithographed upon the paper and envelope. A boutonniere of rose-buds is offered to each ruest, while, as far an may be, the tloral decorations are alao of rose- buds, while the fair debutante wears no other ornaments. i —_+—. WEDDINGS, BTOREY-SIVYER. A portion of society oa the Wost Side met last Wednesday evening to witnesn the marriage of Miss Elia Storey, only daughter of J. W. Storey, Esq., and Mr. William Sivyer. Tho ceremony was performed in the First Congregational Chureh, corner of Ano and Washington streets, the Rev. Mr. Goodwin officiating. A large num- ber of their friends, who nearly fillea tho vast edifice, awaited the entrance of the brid- al cortege, and. at the appointed hour, the party entered and passed slowly down the aisle to tho music of the well-known Wedding March. The brido looked a little embarrassed at first, but grew caimer as the ceremony proceeded. The group around tho altar was a very interesting one. After the knot was tied, and before the nuptial benediction was pronounced, quits s tittle lecture of good advice was bestowed upon the nowly-married pair by Mr. Goodwin ; then the bride's veil was thrown back, aad, followed by attendants, ushers, and parents, the bride and groom led the way down the aisle. The guests in thew turn left the chorch, while those who were fortunate enough to have been the recipients of invitations to the reception followed the bridal party to the residence of the bride's parents at No. S08 West Washington sireet. Adont 500 wore invited to witness the ceremony, whilo 150 only received cards for the reception. The bouse was besatifully decorated with flower and evergreens, a very handsome mano- gram being suspended from the arch between the front and back parlors. The bridal party stood at the hesd of the room, and here the friends had an opportunity of wishing them joy. The bride and groom formed the centre of the group, the former clad in exquisite brical array. Her dress of beavy white falle was cut with the four-plaited Wat- teau train. The tablier, of tu'le bouillones, bad the onthnes descrivsd by long sprays of orange- blossoms, of varying lengths, running verticaliy onthe front. The corsage a la Chatelaine waa finished with a girdle of orange-blocsoms, while rachings of tulle and point lace, with a garniture of orange-olossoms, finished tho neck. ‘the bride, who is rather petite, had her veil so in- geoiously arranged that, with its high coronet of blossoms, it added materially to her stature. Tue first bridesmaid was Miss Mary Prescott, at- tended by Mr. Clifford Storey, Miss Prescott wore white tarletan, elaborately made, and gar- Janded with wreaths of blue flowers, the corsage being of white eatin. Her ornaments were corals, and ber bouquet was formed of bine and white blossoms. : = Mise Josie Fake, the second brideemaid, wore similar dreas of white tazletao, but with » corsage of cream-colored silk, while her garlands wore blu:b-roses, and ber bouquet was formed of pink and white flowers. Her ornaments were pearls. Sha was attended by Mr. A. J. Bu- chavan, ‘The ushers, to whose attention to their duties much of the pleasure of the evening was due, wore Mesers. Wiliam J. Chalmers, William E. Bopart, Charles P. Oviatt, aod E. 8. Magill. After due congratulations . bad becn offered the lappy pair, they Jed the way to the dimmng-room, where a delicious supper had been preperod by Eckhardt. ‘The centre piece was uniqe, having a varicty of birds of most brilliant plamege sud saccharine com- position, that perched among the tributes of Flora and Pomona. Delicious creams and dainty Charlottes in favcifal designs supplemented the more nutritious portions of the feast, After supper the bridal party danced the opening quadrille, and then the bride withdrew to don her traveling dress. At 9 o'clock she bade them good-bye,” and, followed by the beat wiehes of her friends, ehe left for a bridal trip, first to St. Louis, 2nd thence to New Orleane. Dancing was resumed afler soe ene couple lefts, aud keptup until the usual hour for dis- og. ‘Mra, Storey, the mother of the.bride, rho bas just given away ber only daughter, was attired in biack silk, trimmed with Chantilly and poimt- lace. Mre. J. B. Storey wore an elegant mauve satin, with point-lace trimmings, and overdress looped with blush acd crimson crusi roses, Mrs. Prescott, mother of tho first bridesmaid, wore a dress of two snades of mauve combined. Mrs, Allen wore blue silk, with point-lace over- dregs, aud ornaments of pale pink coral. Mrs. Bowlea wore a declicato peach-blossom silk with point-lace overdress and trimmings, and Is, Mrs. William Pinkerton wore creen silk with Chantilly lace overdresslooped with crimson roses, and diamond ornaments. Mrs. Shourds wore a rose-pink silk in vertical puffs over white. Mrs. Floyd wore black silk acd lace, with corals. Miss Gunzel wore white tarlelan, with sash and trimmingd of scariet, Miss Simons was in pink silk and white laco. Miss Pinkerton was in corn-colored silk elaborately trimmed with dark wine-colored velvet and sprays of dark foliage, acd wore diamond ornaments. Miss Chalmers wore blue silk, with white Jace overdress, Miss Einstein was in pale ecru silk, trimmed with scarlet. Miss Albright was in white tarletan, trimmed with smiiax and natural rose-bads. Miss Pratt wore white tarletan, with lavender coraage and pink flowers, Mise Steim wore groen silk aud white Ixce. These were 8 few among the maoy baodsoms toileties with which the guests did bonor to their friends who were about Btarting upon their life-jouruey together. ‘Among the many pretty aud useful presents were a Steinway grand piano, from Mr. J. W. Storey, the bride's father; a set of silver spoons and a bronze flower-stand, from Mrs. J. W. Szorey, the bride’s mother; 5 jeweled watch and ehain, from the bridegroom; # ald portemonnaie, from A. J. Bachanen; a French clock, from H. G. Storey; a silver spoon-holder, from ‘Mise Bay Prescott;.a silver sugar-sifter, from Miss Joxio Fake ; 2. case of nut-picks, from Messra. C. P. Oviatt aad W. E. Bubart; an elegant cologre set, from Mesers. W. J. Chalmers and BE. 8. Magill; a silver oapkin-ting, from Miss ie Chalmers; a silver d receiver, from & family Bible, from Mr. ‘Miss, Pinkerton; Zia, dames aod Alen; & from Mr. and Mrs, Cochrane; s sirup-cup and saucer from Mrs. F. K. Bowles; « cream- ladies from Mrs. J. T. Ross; a card-receiver from Miss H. 8. Albright; a silver bouquet- holder from Mirs. 8 Prat Dook of poems from Mrs. M. T. Lane; a pair of vases and bou- weg from Ars, B. D. Widner; a bouquet from . M. Dandy. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Sivyer willbe ‘at home,” No. 308 ‘West Washington street, Thursdays, after Feb. XINGMAN-SQUIRES. Among the social events of the week, already mentioned in Tue Tainunz, was the marriage of Miss Ella Louiso Squires and Mr. Pliny King- man at the residence of the bride's parents, No. -1353 Wabash avenue. Mr. and Mrs, Squires cel- ebrated the twenty-first anniversary of their own wedding on the same evening. The services were performed by the Rev. Mr. F. M. Ellis, of the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. ie bride was arrayed in an ashes of roses silk, trimmed with natural ge blossoma sent from Florida by Mr. Jusiin Shapley for this occasion. Tho fioral decorations were very beautiful, while an evergreen arch in- closed the dates 1854-1875. The delicious sup- per was furnished by Eckherdt. Among the numerous and valuable presents were, 8 portrait of C. 8. Squires, in India ink, from Mr. and Mrs. J.4. ott ; Pharaoh’s Horses, steel engraving, Klingman, Jr.; an exquisite picture of flowers, from Mr. and Mra. A. H. Kingman, of Dubuque, Ia.; an oll painting, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Graves; esbinet picture, E. W. Bennet; polnt-lace fan, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gregg; a gold watch and chain, s joint tribute of respeot from Mest M._Hubbard, E. J. Rook, E. - Fitch, Henshaw, C. worth, F. J. Gross, W. K: Osgood, Guy ]. Gould,. George D. Buckley, E. R. Taylor, H. Blattner, J. Galbraith, George W. Lovering, and Col T. H. Keefe, ex-Special Agent of the Troasury Department: goll band enamel bracoleta, Mr. and Ars. C. 8. Squires; solid gold sleeve-buttons, Clara, Al, Squires ; silver card-ra- ceiver, M. C. Barber; one dozen gold-lined cof- fee-spoons, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Walsh; Shakepeare’a worke, J. B. Coltle and E. W. Bon- net, of Washington Heighia; gold-lined berry- spoon, Col F. A. Eastman; wax cross, Miss Ads De Golyer; bronze mantel ornaments, Mr, and Mrs. J. K. Graves, of Dubuque; bronze clock under glass shade, Mr. and Mrs. F, Grotte; sil- yer card case, James Brady; Bible, the Rav. F. M. Eiis; berry dish of cut-glass with alver receiver, Mrs. Samuel Cartis; eix volumes ** Half Hours with the Gest Authors,” by Knight, G. C. Wentirorth; opera glass, Mr. and Mre. N. R. Hawley; silver card case, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Mather; $50 Br. Charles Curtis and ‘Mrs. Will Adams; antique silver vase, Mr. and Ara. A. Woodcock; cut glass toilet set, Air. Bell Mann; silver cake basket, Mr. and Sirs. C. H. ; silver orange dish, Mr. and Mrs. Joho ver pickle caster, &. A. Miller, silver r, Misa Cassand Mr. Eugene Harvey ; ‘Miss Amelia Biigga; watch-chain and Mrs. McGrath; Turkish mo- rocco handkorchief and glove cases, W.E. Patten; 920, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Curtis; silver bouqner- holder, Cuaries D. Curtis; silver breskfast- easter and one dozen each s.lver Imives and forks, John McArthur, Jr.; ono dozen damask napkins, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Livermore; anti- macassar, Mrs. P.E. Kingman: nspkin-rings, Carrie and Louis Kingman; bridal bouquet, Mr. D. Batter; cologne set, Nellie Orren; tidy and arm-pieces, Mrs. 5. Spencer; cvtlery set, A. F. Kingman; flewer-receiver, Mrs. F. F. Giant; “<Copid Caught,” Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Rawlins; cologue svt, Mri, A. De Golyor; one dozen sil- yer tea-knives. Mr. and Airs. R.G. Case; lace handkerchief, Mrs. Charles Stone; sofa pillow, Mrs. M. J. Drow; bouquot of flowers, Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Johneton; $20, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Dudley; silver vases, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Sherman; opera glass, Arthur, rank, and Goorge Farwell. Among the guests presont were four ladies who had witnessed the marriage of Mr. and Mrs. Squires twenty-one years sg0, which oc- curred a thousand miles from bere.. There were also smong the guests Mr. aod Mis. Joshua L. Marsb, Mr. and Mrs. John McArthur, Mfr. and Mre. George C.Shormen, Mr. and Airs. A, H. Dudley, Mr. and dirs. John Alston, Mr. snd Mfrs. D. H. Gurtia, Capt. J. W. and Alrs. Glegg, Afr. and Mrs. J. H. Mather, Dr. L. D. Boone, Mrs. William Hansbrough, Mra. J. H. C. Grors, nee Boone, Mr. and Mis.'P. E. Kingman, Mr. aod Mra. Charles Walsh, Mr. and Mrs, J. B. Jobnson, Mr. and Mra. J. H. Abbot, Mr. and Mrs. Asa Woodcock, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Leach, Mr. and Mra Nelson Do Golver, Mr. and Mire. #. 7. Grant, Bloomington, Il. ; Mr, and Mra. I’. C. Boyington, Mr. and Mrs. C, H. Kingman, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Stone, Mrs. Harry Welch and Miss Jeonie Welch, Clarendon Hille, I; Mra. 3. J. Owen, Mra. L, M. Fy Cook, Mrs. MI. Robiason, Mrs. S.G. Barker, Miss A. Addie De Golyer, Misa Nell Owen, Miss Jen- nis Wentworth, Elzbart, Ind.; the MMirses Walch, Misses Amolia Brigrs, Cassie Harvey, and Carrie Kingman, aud Messrs. E. A. Miller, A. F. Kiugman, J. Maurice Hubbard, Capt. M. J. McGrath, Messrs. P. M. Ciowry, O. C. Weatworth, G.L. Kingman, MM. C. Barber, Charles C. Curtia, W.E. Patten, Waldo Howe, F. 7, Stangland, Farwells, E. W. Bennett. D. Alston, J. B. Cottle, Willis Cook, and Wilbur Andrews. * BEINHARD-HYMAN, A wedding occurred at Klate’s Hail Inst San- day, the parties to the contract being Mr. Pitzela Reinhard and Miss Mary Hyman, of New Or- leans. The Rev. Dr. Shaffuer performed the ceremony. The bridesmaids were Miss Sarah Joseph and Miss Ameha David, both of Attica. ind. The groomsmen were Mesurs, Sussman Ettinger and Herman Shaffver. The csremony ‘was very impressively pecformed in the prerence of a large number of the friends of both par- ties. ‘There wero many ‘very - handsome and valuable presents received as souvenirs by the bridal pair, A delicious banquet was erred, and the happy pair then left for the South. ‘They will passthe winter in Florida aod Cuba, and oa their rsturn will reeide on Calumet avenne. Mr. Leopold Simon furnished the music, while the handsome floral decorations wore by Alfred Mosenfelder, of Rock Island. ARMSTRONG-CUSIING. Tuesdsy morcing Mies Lottie W., eldest daughter of Mrs. C. W. Cushing, and Mr. C. Date Armstrong were united in marriage at the residence of the bride’s mother by Bishop Cheney. KING-O8BORNE. The Hov. Horatio King, ex-Postmaster-Gen, eral, and Mies Isabella G. Osborne, of Auburn- N.¥., were united in marriage at St. John's a1 Church, Washington, D. C., last Mon- Pue Hon. George Bancroft gave away the She is a gradnate of St. Mary's Hall, Burlington. N. J., and is spolen of 2s a rofiaed and highly-accompliehed !ady, who will prove a decided acqu:sition to Washington society. Mrs. King is a niece of Mrs. J. A. Keanicott, of Ken- wood, thus making her wedding » matter of almost local interest. AND OTHERS. Among otber fasbionable weddings may bs mentioned that of Miss Minnie C. Burr aud Ed- ward F. De Shelton, at Clinton Avenue Congre- gational Church, Brooklyn, a reception following at the residence of the bride's mother. ‘Miss Rosalie Lydig, of one of the old New Yor families, and Mr. Joan J. Staples, were married at the family residence of tne Lydigs, by the Rey. Dr, Weston, of Trinity Church. ‘Chis was quiet, private affair. ‘Alao, at New York, at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Cast. Charles B. Hinton, U. 8. A., aud Miss Sarah J.B. Pell, the Rev. Dr. Dafie officiating. GOLDEN CHIMES. The Hon. Danie! G. and ira. Rollins, of Great Falls, N. H., celebrated their golden weddiug on the 4th inst. Mrs. Rollius was born in Newton, Maes., and is of Revolutionary descent,—her grandfather having been a General during that war. Mr, Rollins’ ancestors on the father's side came from Devonshire in 1637, On the distaff side they arrived in 1635._For the last forty years their descendant, Mr. D.G. Rollins, has lived at Great Falls. For several years be was President of tho Great Falls & Conway Teilroad, and was for ten years Judge of Probate of Strafford County. Of tho eleven children born to him, nine are now livinz, and all but one were at home to s8- gist at the golden feast. ‘Ihe sons are Franklin J., Collector of Internal Revenue at Portlaud; Edward A., formerly atthe head of the Revenus Department at Washington; Daniel G., Jr., Assistaut District Attorney of New York City and County; 20d George ¥., residing at Washington. The daughters are Mrs. Thomas ©. Parks, of Newton, Maes.; Mrs. Oliver W. Shaw, of Austin, Min and Mrs. Susan A. Pope and Misses Garolive E, and Susau P. Roll- ine, of Great Falls, Two of Mr. Rollins’ brothers and » host of grandchildren wee also present. SILVER BELLS. Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Portman celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedding Fridsy evening at their residence, No. 67 Huron atreet. ieee Sees THE CLUBS, ‘THE CLOSING OF THE SEASON. ‘The Sans Soucis finished up their sute-Lenten parties witha German at the residence of Mr. Louis Wahl, No. 963 Prairie avenue, Tuesday evening, This commodious mansion, with its elegant bali-room, offered ample sccommoda~ tions for the fifty couple who were present. The “German” was the feature of the evening, and the favors were unusually handsome. Hand fornished the music, and dancing was kept up f, | until Ash Wednesday had fairly introduced the Lenton fast from such frivolties. Wrghtcatered for the party. _ The,bop at the Gardner Tuesday evening was as usual adelightfal affair, and thoroughly en- Joyed by all who participated in it, They have proven among the pleasantest parties given this season. ‘Tho Pall Mall Club gave their pre-Lenten party at the residence of Mr. Follansbee, No. 1027 Wa- beab avenue. Mr. Follansbee’s house is built with a dancing ball, which makes it especially adapted to Terpsichorean devotions. Among the worshipers at the sbrine of that goddess Tuesday evening wero Mr, and Mrs. Merrill Follanabse, Mr. and Mrs. Suydam, Mr. and Mre. Pierce, Mr. and Mrw. Still, Mr. and Mrs. H. Follansbee, Mr. and Mra. George Miller, Missea Dollie Sands, Nellie Smith, Neltie Pullman, Jennie Chamber- lain, Katie Butcher, Mamie Nilsson, Mies Dyer of Boston, Misses Goodrich, McArthy, Belle Smith, Lou Brown, Lillie Fersen, Miss Sophie Brown of New-York, Mre. Hamilton, Grocesman, Anna Crane, Carrie Chapman, Townsend, McLain, Miller, Saisbary, Miss Dale of Baltimore, Miss Danning, of Milwaukee, Miss Davis of New York, Missea Munch, Burr, Norton, Daniels, Williams, Stiles, Hattie Allen, Katie Holbrook, Tyler, Thompson, and Lewis, and Messrs. Hoyne, Sprogie, Stewart, Dalesburg, Follansbee, Beauregard, Dandy, Jenkins, Bangs, Hall, Bur- roughs, Marsh. Fredericks, Bood, Johnson, Harris, Collins, Clifford, Ware, French, Mills, ‘Wilmarth, Hilton, Peck, Marble, Field, Palmer, Porter, Mansfield, Adsit, Cutler, Howe, Beers, Messenger, Moore, Gibson, Gibbs, Fenders, Btevens, Horton, Goodrich, Rice, Ransom, Maston, Heaton, Phelps, Lewis, Galloway, Stevens, Mitchell, Baker, Peterson, and Lav- rence. ‘the Ivanhoes gave & Phantom Party at Dr. Ingalls’ Monday evening, at wluch there was @ ghostly attendance of all the usual members and guests, ‘They were very much materialized spirits, howover, and did not at all object to offering the right band of courtesy or good fel- lowship, and only trom their costume and the manner in which they glided through the dance did they manifest the loast appeatauce of being phantoms. » Tue La Favorites gave another of their de- lightfal assemblies Vriday evening at Martine’a West Side Hall In spite of the cold and snow there were about 100 people pres- ent, among whom wore Col. and Miss Stryker, Mr. and Mrs. Shonrds, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Tay- lor, Mr. and Mra. Kelsey, Mr. aod irs. Georgo Trooman, Mr. aod Mra. Frank Eastman, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd, Misses Carrie Woodruff, Josie Fake, Jos Pinkerton, Lu Brown, Fannie Toa Eyck, Belle Cowdry. Mary Goodrich, Mary Rath- barn, Mary Prescott, Eva Hammond. Jennie Cox, Maran Egan, Misses Bull, Whitman, Cuy- ler. Howe, Staples, Grinnell, Price, Siebert, Brown, Castle, Miller, Tuompeon, and Cicotte, ‘of Detroit; aiso, Messrs. Alstou, MacDonough, Goodrich, Chalmers, Taomrson, Coffeen, Chat- terton, Warne, Howe, Siebert, Oviatt, Cole- brook, Rathburn, Welles, Lane, Dandy. Cheney, "Tyler, Ross, Skinkle, Powers, Griunell, Doil- man, and others. ‘There was a surprise party giveu by the S. 8. F.F. C8 to the Misses Munger at their resi- dence, No. 1375 Wabash avenue, Friday evening. About 8 o'clock tha guests commenced assem- bling, oad dancing soon became the odor of the evouing, Hand furniabing the music for them. ‘Messrs. H. C, Hough and M. C. Baker were the members of the 8, S. F. F. C. who acted as espe- cial representatives of that body. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Kingman, Air, and Mrs. Bird, Mra, Munger, Mrs. Brackett, Mrs. Hoyt, Miesos May Furlong, Barton, Fitch, Souires, McLain, Devring, Holmes, and Root, aud Mewsrs. Rappelye, Nugeot, Hough, Barber, Wheelan, J. M. H. and C.K. Miller, Gilmore, Thompson, Sting, Hubley, abd others. ‘A very pleasant party wax given as a final ene ceding Ihe usual Lenten faat from irivolities by the pier Social Cinb, in the rooms of the Young Men's Literary Asuociation of North Chi- cago, Monday evesing. The guests and mem- bers arrived promptly, and the fextivities com- menced at an early hour. ‘I'wo quartettes were admirably rendered by Mesers. hreer, Buckley, Gabill, and Skerritt, and were thoroughly appre- ciated, and added mnch to the pleasure of the which all seemed to find an evening, excecdingly enjoyable one. Among. the guests were Col, and Mrs. J. J. Kreer, Mr, and Mre. Dwyer, Mrs. T. E. O'Lrien, Miss Rico, of San Frangisco; Miss O’Conuoil, of | Joliet; Misses SmuthyBarns, Farcon. Cabill, O'Brien, Boland, Heves, Couley, Wilmot, Keohane, Beattie, Miller, and Sloan ; and Messrs. Cockrell, Boland, Nicholeon, Lorentz, Leonard, Biiliar, Conley, Conway, F. E. and Joun V. O’Brien, Portman, tiv, McAulty, Skerrot, Capt. O'Connor, Capt. Buckley, and Sergt. O’Mera; Misa Annie Oook, Miss ‘Kittie Taylor, Misa Hattie Gillett, Misa ‘Mamie Wheeler, Miss Lizzie Moulton, Miss Mamie Stitt, Miss Chad- wich, Miss Baker, ani ffisses Ewing, Perry, Thacker, C. Shibley, Oliver, Bennett, Bicknell, p, Murry, J. J. Sbibley, Dana, J. N. Bucaannan, Watson, Granam, Silva, E. P. Buchanvana, A. Frear, Chadwick, and Boyington. ‘The Ellis Park Club Rave the third reception of their social series Thursday evening, and though a number of the usual attendants have yielded to the demands made by the arrival of the Lenten season, the hall was comfortably filled, and all entered with zest into the full en- joyment of the occasion. A namber of invited guests were presant, notwithstanding the ex- tremely frigid state of the atnosphers. Among | those participating were Mr. and Mrs. T.C. Clarke, Mr. and Mrs. Bodle, Mcs. Butts, Miss Putnam, Miss Cowles, Misa Purdy, Miss Castle, Shes Fowler, Miss Taylor, Miss Biackbuin, Miss Maud Gray. ‘The pleasantest aocial of the South End Club was held Inst Monaay evening at Pickwick Hall, the masic being furnished by the Light Guard Band. Among the many who wero present were Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Gillesy.ie, Mr. and Mrs. Kelley, Mr. 2nd Mrs. H. Reinhardt, Mrs. Patrick, Mrs. Morris, Mrs. 5. J, Powers, Mieses Mary Ford, Williams, Carroll. Minnie Parker, Cunningham, Lizzie Addy, Tillie Geary, Hattie Brazee, and Rockwell; Miss Josie Baldwin, of ‘Aurora; Miss Hill, ‘of Bloominston; Miss Hayes, of Freeport; Messrs.- Churchill, Joseph Rocke, Dane, McDowell, Sore, King, James Perry, John ¥. Rocue, Osboru, Hill, Brabaney, Blower, Authony, Williams, Bay6eld, Livingston, and Brewster. All who participated in the festivity declared it to:be the most social aud pleasant patty of the season. ‘Tho tcst auntversary of the orgavization of Techanna Lodge No. 8 U. O. T. S., was celebrai~ ed Thuraday evening at Standard Hall, by 2 grand concert and ball, which: was one of the zreat suc- cosses of the serson. The concert consisted of both vocal sud instruméntal music, in which Mrs. L. H. Wateon, Mrs, O.K.Johnuon, Miss Jossica Haskell, Mr. Carl ne Mr. Suius Fuchs, Mr. M. Eichheim, and Mr. ¥. Senge assisted. The concert was amost exceileot ooe, as fine a one as has been given in any concert hell in this cizy. Between tho first and second parts of the pro- gramme the Rev. Dr. K.Robler delivered a short lecture on ‘The Mission of Woman,” which was received with great applause. After the concert about 150 couples remamed to dance until the early mornings Johnny Land furnishing tie mueic, and the supper was served by Capt. Barns, the caterer of thd Standard Club. Mr. J... Martine gaye = charming party to his juvenilo pupils, faye evening, at his South S.do Hall, No. 1010 Indigna avenue. About 250 cuidren were prosent but of a cliss of nearly 590, each being eager tofittend the “ Children’s Valentine Party.” They were besutifally at- tired, and danced perfeolly, showing to much ad- vantage in the sew Whluing Glide Waltz and Minuet Quadrille, » révival of the old Coart Minuet. Ths programnies were beautifully got- ten up, and inclosed ins cover which was really a dainty valentine. The programme invinded eigbt regular dances, san exhibition of fancy dancing, supper, and a distribution of valentines. A more thoroughly enjoyable occasion among the juveniles has not occurred tais senson. Mr. dlar- ine will repeat the entertainment Monday for bis West Side pupils. The Kenwood Club met et Judge Higgins’ Tursday evening. : Tho Urknown Club gave s masquerade psrty at Sullivan’a Daucing-Hall Tuesday evening. Mr. Suilivan has the privilege of using and tesching Jonnny Hand's fashionable and mach- admired La Belts Quadrille. Kilwinning Lodge A. F. and A. BI. gave s party at Coriolhiau Hali Monday evening. ‘The Welcome Social Club gave a merry and enjoyable calico party at Snow’a Academy Thure- dav evening. : ‘Lhe O. A. F. Ciub met at 1183 Prairie avenue Thursday evening. 3 ‘The Prairie Avenue Club met at Mrs. Sweet's, on Prairie avenue, last evening. ‘The Ladies’ Promenade, Daucivg, and Euchre Qlub gave 3 valentine party Friday evening. "The Mignon Club mot Tharsday evening. The U. F. I. Bensvolent Society geve carni- ‘yal ball at Orpheus Hall Monday eveniag. "The Western Pleasure Clab zave s reception at Giand Army Hall Thursday evesiag. Miriam Chapter No.1 Eastern Star gave a sallog bop at Turner Hal} Vorvaerts Wednesday eveniog. ‘A charity party, which permitted dancing’ and included music, by ths Blaney Quartetre, was piven at Carr's Hall, Thuredsy evening, for the benefit of tne Good Semaritan Home. ‘The Tabernacle Division Sons ef ‘Temperance ve % musical and literary entertainment at the Washiogtonian Homo iast evening for fit of that institution. i the bones + SOCIAL GATHERINGS, PRIVATE PARTIES. Among the private receptions of the week may ‘be mentioned that of the Misses Stager Monday evening at the residence ef Gen. Stager, No. 672 Michigan avenue. There were about sixty peo- ple present, who danced the “German” to charming music, and refreshed themselves with Einstey’s cates. The favors were unusually handsome. : ‘Mr. and Mra. 0. M. Henderson received their friends at their olegant residence, No. 896 Prairie avenue, Tuesday evening. ‘Their spacious house gaye ample room for the guests, about 150 in number, who were the recipients of Mr. and Mrs. Henderson's how pitslity. The rooms were all beautifully deco- rated, there not only being ample accommoda- tions for the dancers, but also when supper was snnounced by Mr. Kinsley,the caterer, for nearly all the guests to find seats. In the reception-rooms adjoining the supper-room small tables were piaced so that pleasant little tete-a-tete parties were made up. Among those present were Gen. and Mrs. Shaler, Mr. and Mrs. W. 8, Henderson, Mr. and Mra. W. H. Turnor, Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Stone, Ar. and Mrs. Joba B. Drake, Mr. 20d Airs, Phil Wadsworth, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Wadsworth, Mr. and Mrs. E. 8. Pike, Miss ‘Train, of New York, daughter of George. Francis ‘Train, Miss Duntevy, Miss Btager, Miss Hamilton, and many others. - Tramann 8. Gillett, of No. 66 Oakwood avenue, entertained his friends Monday evening. About fifty people were present in full evening e88. Mr. and Mrs, E.8. Isham, of No. 514 Wabash avenue, entertamed about 175 of their friends Tuesday evening. Wright furnished the supper which refreshed them in the course of the evening. Mrs. Seeberger, of No. 716 Michigan avenue, gave a children's party Tuesday evening, which was attended by- the elite of the South-Side juveniles, who enjoyed themselves most thor- oughly. ‘Mrs, Aleott, of No. 276 Weet Washington street, received her frienda Monday evening. ‘Wednesday eveniog there was a party given at the residence of Mr. Roland Organ, No. 1806 South Dearborn street. Mr. Organ is the Weat- ern Stock Agent of the Michigan Central Rail- way. The very delightfal evening grhich was passed, was due in a great measnre to the courteous attention of the Misses Organ to their guests. Amorg those present were Misses Sarah Montgomery, Julia Clutter, Stelis Paris, Ella Gudge, Lizzie McDowell, Nellie Chaffee, Fanuie Perkins, Beatrice Lindsay, Clara Vierling, and Ratie, Ells, and Minnie Organ. Among the gentlemen, were Mesars, Charles Beard, John lontgomery, Ed McGraw, Ed Sherman, Fred R. Paris, Samuel Ne'son, Ed Organ, Adolph Vier- ling, John and George P. Hammer, R. Schweder, Robert Vieriing, A. Boydell, David McDowell, Louis Vierlug, and many others. An elezant party was given Tuesday evening by the Hon. Mrs. Ben Harris, at their residence on North Dearborn street, near Lincole Park in honor of Mr. and Mra, H, J. Fieciensteen. The latter is well known ia Baltimore society, they being descendants of one of the o'dest families of Maryiand. Mrs. Fleckenstosn ia the.daughter of Joba Kt. Brooks, Esq, of Alleghany County, Bd., a promwent man in that State. The party was a very biilliant affair. irs. Harris received tho guests at the door. There were over 200 in- vitations issued, and nearly all were ac- cepted. The parlors snd fibrarr were peautifully and appropriately decorated by Florentine, the Southera florist. The library was used as a supper-room. a table peing atrovch- ed the entire length. Twelve lsrge standards, and other baskets of beautiful flowers, most elegently arranged, adorned these. and tilled the rooms with perfume. Six elegant epergnes, in which flowers and fruits wei beauti- fully blended, made # pleasing variety. The Jedies were in full drees. Music was furnished by Ellis, and dancing was the order of the even~ ing. Among the most prominent guests praseat were Mr. and irs. H. J. Fleckensteen, Judge and Mrs. S. D. Henshaw, Baltimore ; the Hon. ana Mrs. Jessie Garrett, Baltimore; ex-Senator and Mrs. James Van Dongal, of Baltimore; Mrs. Willis Hawley,} Mr. aod Mrs. E. EB. Athens, Lonisville, Ky. ; Mr. and Mrs. S. Carrolton, Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Semmes, Col. and Mrs. 8. Val- andizham, Wasbington, D. C.; Col. and. Mra. ¥F.S8. Talbot, Capt. and Mrs. Levy Richardson, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Allen, Mr. sod Mrs, Horace Smith, Mr. and Als. J. Mf, Williams, Ottawa; Mrs. S. Bumette, Mr. and Mrs. D. Osborne, . Mrs. A. A. Ludington, Miss Carrie Wilson, Miss Shriver, Misses Susie and Allie Wrenshaw, Mies Julia Baldwin, Baltimore; Miss: Hattie Hatch, Cincinnati; Miss Stella Barret, Miss E. Lewis, Washington; aliss Grace Hopperton, Miss K. Hall, Sam Mattingly, Wasbington ; T, H. Monroe, T. H. Fleckensteen, T. E. Lowe, Baltimore; &. 8. ‘urobull, Ellis Rex, H. A. Albers, Baltimora; W. 5. Lovedale, Frank Middleton, H. McHenry, and many others, Poesday evening » | surprise-party, “wnich roved a very pleasant affair, was tendered to r. aud Mra. Robert. of No. 108 North Dear~ born street. Dancing to musie furnished by Wedgwood, and interrupted by a dainty sup- per, furnished entertainment for all, and were thoroughly appreciated. ‘The guests separated at 2o’clock, with pleasant wishes from hosts and guests. Among those present were Mr. and ‘Mrs. Hess, Mr. and Mrs. Fisher, Mr. aud Mrs. Orvis, of Lawndale; Mr. ond Mrs. Driver, Mr. and Airs. Donham, Mr. and Mrs. Robioson, Mr. and Mrs. Crane, Mr. and Mrs. Leavey, Mars. Piommer, Mrs. Nelson, Mra. Hubbard, Mrs. De- Yolve, airs. Songle, Mrs, Sarah Livesey, Wies Lon Spear. Mies Nellie Soames, Miss Kimpsom, ‘Misa Hawtin, Aliss Rink, the Misses Robioson, Miss Alice Plummer, Aliss Kedeton, Miss Fitz~ erald, and Messrs. Lord, Fess, Neal, Spear, river, Derting. Annin, Robinaon, Collins, Kes- lor, Kidsion, Nelson, and Twitty. A number of the friends of Miss Madge Blies gave her a party at ber residence, No. 1301 In- diana avenue, Wednesday evening, which was continued till long past midnight. Dancing and refreshments were enjoyed by about twenty-five coupls. Miss Hill, of Rochester, N. Y.; Mi Cushing, of Colnmbus, O., and Misa Kirkbam, of Michigan, were present, besides the Misses Casswell, Dimmock. Fennimore, Vreelund, Tichards, and Hale, of this city. Among the genzlemen present were Mesars. Vreeland, Ball, Boonett, Hoyle, Tinsless, and Brigham. ‘A very pleasant birthdsy surprise-party was given to Miss Jessie Smitb, No. 102 East Van Boren street, Mondsy evening. Among those esent were Misses Ide Benedict, Minnie Walker, Ciara McGinnis, Ida McElwain, Mrs, A. W. Burwell, Messrs. P. VY. Carr, R. Brown, C. Stilea, W. Baldwin, Dayton, C. F. Smitb, J. E. Monttoge, and Joseph Luce. "The eifted and accomplished little lady, Biss Dana Chamberlin, gave a birthdav party at her residence, 43 Centre avenue, Monday evening. Quite « number of her friends assembled to pay their comoliments to one’ s0 highly esteemed. ‘he evening was most delightfully spent with eingiug, reading, and dancing. A number of in- strumental pioces were finely executed upon the piano by Miss Chamberlin and fies Overlander. Amonz those present from the West Division were Miss Chemberlio, Miss Dakor, Miss sack- son, diss Overlander, Miss Reeves, fies Wiute, and Mosars. Corr, Lowe, Reeves, Brickwood, and Batisrd. ‘A pleasant surprise was given to Mrs. Downey, No. 212 North LaSalle street, Tuasday evening. One hundred and twenty people having aesem- bled for that purpose at Mrs. Crawford's, No. 89 Chicago aveute, proceeded en masse to surprise Mrs, Downey. But little birds are apt to carry hhints of such approaches, and Mra. Downey was repared to receive her guests. Dancing tol- Piwad, asa matter cf coun, Among those who participated, outside of the family and intimate friends, were Mra. Crawford, Mixs Maggie Craa- ford, and Mr. Walter Crawford; Mrs. Melvin, Misa Melvin, and Miss Lizzie Molvin; Mr. ‘O’Matley, Miss O'Malley, and Miss Annie O’Mal- ley; Mis, and Aliss Leonart; Mra. and Miss Garrity; Mr. and Mrs. Horne; Mr. and Mrs, Hannaa; the Misses O'Byrne, Miss Ford, Miss Solon ; Ar. John Kelly, Mr. E. Cowell, Mr. P. H. Tansey, Mr. T. Cos, Mr. Danbach, Mr. J. O’Matley, alr. Cobb, Mr. Solon, Mr. Crawford, ‘Mr. Cox. A delicious supper wae served at midnight. ‘Among the most enjoyable social events of the week was the eurprise party given Friday even- ing, at the residence of C. P. Libby, No. 1172 Praira avenue, by Mra. Hemi Shepard. At 9 o'clock the elegant parlors were thro.m open, and the guests daueed until the smali hours of the morning. Amoug those present were Mr. snd Mrs. Henri Shepard, Mr. and Mrs. Archie McNeil, air. and Mra. J. W. Nicholson, Mr. A. A. Lioby and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Skinner, aud ‘Mr. and Mrs. W. 0. Hoffman. CHURCH FESTIVALS. The Grace Charen Mite Society met Monday evening at the resideucs of BMre. Torner, No. $30 Michigan avenue, and enjoyed themselves in their usual pleasant way, with @ concert fol- lowed by supper acd dancing. ‘The last of the Ali Saints’ parties previous to Lest was given at Martine’s ‘West Side Hall Monday eveuing, and proved to be # very de- lightral afar. “The social at Temperance Hall Tuesday evon- ing was the Isst ef the series given by the Unity Church Fi Fund, acd wos, as all these pase have been, s perfect entertainment of its 1D A musical and literary entertainment was given at Westminster Church Tuesdsy evening in aid of the Sunday-school library. The Home Dramatic Club played “Caste” Friday evening in the parlors of the pew Plymouth Church, on Michigan avenue, near ‘Twenty-mxth etreet. The proceeds were to be spplied toward furnishing tho parlors. ‘his is tbs arse of « series of four such entertain- ent ‘The Indies of Grace Methodist Episcopal Church guve a very successful oyster party ‘Tuesday evening in their church parior. The Heloing Hands met at the residence of lies Cole, No. 1272 Indians avenue, Wednesday Re ‘The inst of the series of parlor eoncerts and parties given by the ladies of the Church of the Redeemer was given last Friday evening at Roz- ers’ Hall, and was, aa usual, very enjoyable. ‘They vill give a grand calico party at Martine’s Hali, Ada street, Thursday evening, Feb. 25, and. those who have attended them in the past years well know how pleasant they are. JOLIET. Mr. and Mra. 8. B. Reed and Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Shard received their friends Monday evening, Feb, 8. Mr. Reed isa gentleman well known in railroad circles, having formerly teen promi- manly connected with the Union Pacifie Bai! roa Among the guests present were from amt the residents of Joliet, Mr. and Mrs. Goods) Mr. and Mm, Munn, Mr. and Mrs. Randall, Mr. and Mrs. Bassett, Mr. and Mrs. McIntosh, Judge and Mra. Parke, Mr. and Mr, Shouse, Mr. aod Mrs. Macombe, Mr. and Mrs. Steel, Mr. and Mra. Young, Mr. and Mrs. Plant, Mr. and Mre. Mon- roe, Afr. and BMirs. Speer, Mr. and Mrs. Cust, ‘Mr. aud Mrs. McRobere, Dr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, Mr. and Mrs. Knowlton, Mr. and Mrs. Wella, Dr. and Mrs. Richards, Judge and Mrs. Olin, Mr. and Mrs. Wilcox, Mr, and Mrs. Rowell, Mr. and Mrs. Mears, Mr. and Mrs. Gardner, Dr. and Mrs. Raynor, the Rov. and Airs. Green, tho Mises McRoberts, Aiken, Harwood, Carpenter, Reese, Thoinpson, Marrett, Cust, Alpin, BMatthewson, Atkuns, Clement, Rev. McLeod, Rev. Dean, Prof. Keith, frof. Parry, Gallus, Miller, and Messrs. Bel, Bowen, Aiken, Carpenter, Cust, Perry, Chamberlain, Heath, Emerten, Barrett, Richmond, Raynor, Cagwin, Clement, and Wood; also, the Joliet Parlor Club, musical and literary, composed of tne elite of that city. | There were present from Obicago Mra. Mc- Gregor, Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Holmes, and Prof. Gill. —_+—_. NEWS FROM THE EAST. COARITY BALL AT NEW YORK. ‘The greatest ball of the season in this coun- try was given en Feb. 4 at tne Academy of Music in New York. It was the Charity Ball for the benefit of the Child’s Nursery and Hospital, snd is suid to have been the most magnificent ever given in'New Yorx, except one er two in honor of distiognished guests from abroad. At all events, none of late years have approached it in elegance. It is the fete par excellence which all the elite of Now York make a point of attend- ing. People who gotono other public ball in the season always attend this, evon if enly te show themselves in the boxes. ‘The decorations were unique, the sides and roof of the stazo being set with the Oriental pavil- ion used in the opers of “ Migaon,” while be- yond this, sgainst the flat at the back, was a view of the Tuileries garden. The stage was also decorated with stands of natural flowers, while on a raised platform sofas and chairs were placed for the lady managers. TLeso were quite at the back, and above them brilliant gas-jeta figured the word “Charity.” In front of there, sus- pended from the pavilion, were four large chan- deliers, and bere in the course of the evening most of the notable people gathered at different times, i ‘The supper wee served by Delmonico in the basement of the Academy, which was carpeted and otherwise prepared for the occasion. ‘The ball was opened at half-pest 10 by Arthur Leary, Esq., and Mrs. Dubois, the lady Presi- dent, followed by Mr.and Mrs. A. T. Stewart, Mr. 8. M. Griffin and Mrs. Jehn Bigelow, and many others. ‘The order of dancing was partica- larly unique. It was preceded by an overture “Bonsow,” selections from “Aida,” and Grafula's “Jager” March, Then followed twenty-five numbers, between esch of which was played apromenade. ‘Two banda were in requi- sition, the fret playing the dance music, and the second that for the promenaces. Among the latter were selections from some of the finest classic music ever written, ‘The boxes were all filled with the creme de Ia creme of New York in brilliant attire. Cuirass corsages prevailed, but the newest I'rench dre allhad the corset-waist, fitting the figure lik glove, and extending over the hips, The neck- Tace most worn wasa band of Diack velvet, to which the jeweled locket or ornament was at- tached. The eorsages had either very short slceves or none at all, the armhole being fin- ished with a frill of lace, while wide bands of black velvet ribbon were worn as arm- lets above the tlbow. Flowers as decorations were in tze most extravegart profa- sion, while the corsage bouquets were either worn low on the left breast or stuck in the belt. There was a diversity of coiffure, every one aprarently dressing her hair as it was most ‘becoming, whether high or low, with- Catogan biaid or Grecian knot, while nearly all agreed in wearing either @ pomponorumall cluster of flowers. ‘Did apace permit, columns might be filled with costumes untque and elegant, but the main point, after all, is the amount netted for the bon: efit of the little waifs for whom all this glitter and gayety has year after year been indulged in. ‘The largest income wax in 1870, when the profit reached $16,671. This year, when all the ex- penses have been paid, the management Lived to reahzo £20,000. This, judiciously applied, ought to effect a large amouut of good. DICKENS PARTIES. Dickens parties are being once more revived. Qne was recentl? given by the Misses Woston, of Fifth avenae, New York. at which gueets were present pot only trom New York, but adjacent cities. Seventy-five Jadies and gentlemen ap- peared incharacter. The house was beautifully decorated with dcwers, an elegant supper was served 212 o'clock, fuliswed by a ‘+ German.” ‘The invitations wore in the following charac- teristic stvla: ‘‘ Mise Fanay Squeers and Miss ‘Wida Price request the plessure of your com- any (in character) on Wednesday, evening, ‘eb, 3, to Mr. Nicholas Nickleby, John Browdie, Mr. and Madame Mantelini, and other femiliar friends.” Dr. Fuller-Walker personated Dr. Slammer. Among the other admirably expreesed characters were Mra. Gummige, the Artful Dodger, Samuel Weller, Bob Sykes, Mre. McStinger, Capt, Cuttle, rs. Cramley, Dolly Vardea, Jenny Wren, Little Emly, Ham, Little Nell aad her grandfather, Mrs. Nickleby, Betsy Trotwood, Agnes, Mir. and Mrs. Bamble, and manv more. ‘Miss Alice Weston, as ‘Tilda Price,” received the gnests, and Mr. G. B. D. Bainbridge, as Nicholas Nickleby, introduced them. C= EVANSTON, THE NEWS OF THE WEEK. The Lenten season which is now at hand will make absoluiely no difference in society matters in Evanston. Nothing makes any difference. Parties are just as apt to occar in May as in Decemter. Weddings’ seem to como off just when the contracting parties get ready, without any referonca whatever to conventional usages. Pienics ara generally beid during the summer season, but winter wonld be brought into requisi- tion if the leaves were on the trees for purposes of shade. The Sociai Clab, which is now the cen- tre of social attraction, wil! probably hold just as brilliant sessions throughont the year, barring a month or two for summer vacation, ss they do now. Dancing appears to be as freely indniged in when calorie ia furnished by Old Solas whem it emanates from the furnace.or stove. In regard to Lent, the Episcopal society, which pays the moat attention to such matters, though etubracing in its fold somo of the moss prom:nent and intiuential of Evanston’s citizens, fy not targe, and consequently their withdrawal from social circles during tha season of sack- cloth and ashes would still leave a sufficient number of pecple free to carry out eny social schems wh:ch m.zbt be inauguraced. Id the way of weddings, there was s quiet lit- tle afair Fiilsy evenlog at the residence of the Rev. A. G. Batton, when # young physician, D-. G.N. Brghim, of Montpeliez, Vt., wedded Miss Agnes R. Waiker. who has been tesching at Ta- vens.;ood fer a year ortwo past. The ceremony was performed by the host Yimself. ‘Another event of this chester, to which man pits been Jsciang cored 1S yc ne time, will be the marriage of Miss Ella Craghicn to Mr. Benjamio F. Martin, of Sidney, @ The ceremony will occur in the Methodist ehurch Thursday atrernoon at 5 o'clock, after which a reception will ba bold at the bride's residencs. ‘The event which was to hare been the cocial event of the week, viz., the Social Club gather- ing Thursday eveuing, did not prove as interest- ing es was enticipated, on account of the deten- tion of all the evening trains from this city. As tho greater pert of Evanston does businsas in Chicago, the greater part of ttpe who attend the Social Ctub were not at Lome when the hour arrived for going tothe hall. Those who were present, howevor, passed a very pleasant even- ing, under the enlivening straina of Pound's music. Ur, Gridley waa requested to briog out his ex- tertainment, auich was to consist of shadow pantomime and comic opera, Thoraday even; and will probably do so. mere One week from Thureday evening Mr. Arch Winne will briog out his minstrel performanca. Mr. Winne is an adept in this line, and people, realizing that something good is on the tapia, are already endeavoring to secure tickets of ad- mission. ‘Cinderella and the drama‘ Caste * are in coursa of preparation and will be broughi ont soon. ‘The Club is doing a good work in engendering and infusing a spirit of real’ sociability and fra- ternity among its members. ‘This fact wasehows in one csse, at least, by Afr. A. C. Reed's secur- ing Powers® four-in-band and taking up a jolty sleighing-party last evening. Some ten coup!es were in the load, and made the evening air ring with their merry laughter. After the lecture in the Methodist church Thursday evening by Dr. W. D. Godman, a very pleasant reception was tendered the Doctor by ‘his old friends, of whom he bas many in ‘Yaustop. Fifteem years ago Dr. Godman left the Profeasorship of Greek for the Presidency of Baldwin University, at Berea, O. He was the guest of Dr. H. Bannister. A woll-attended reanion and banquet was bela Friday evening by the Omeze Chapter of the ‘Sigma Chi fraternity, in their hall in Union Building. Two new candidates rode the goat, when toasts and good cheer was the arder of the evening. The Slisges Morrill, prominent in society ciz- cles on the North Sido, are speuding a week with their friond, Mrs. A. L. Butler. J. M. Williams, with bis wife and daughter Delle and Miss Lottie Powers, leave to-morrow to apend some weeks in Florida. sienna, OTHER SUBURBS. MINSDALE. This pleasant suburb has been quite gay throughout the winter, notwithstanding the ter- ribly cold weather, which, indeed, is sufficient te cause most people to prefer their comfortable firesides to risking the loss of am odd ear or nose by venturing out m the bitter winds. Dramatis performsnces, concerts, and dances have fol- lowed each other in rapid succession. Monday evening a genuine Old Folks’ concert was given at the Congregational Church, calling ont a large audience. Mr. Af. Jones, of the Board of Trade Quartette Club, wielded the baton. ‘The next night Tueeday, came off the long talxed of and anxiously awaited masquerade, given by the “Himsdale Dancing Club,” at Stough’s Hall. The night was eicar, the hall warm, and floor waxed till it shone Like « mirror. ‘The crowd was large, comprising many from surrounding suburbs a8 well as from Chicago. The costumes were varied, some very rich and elegnut, others absurd and grotesque. Among the most noticeable wore those creations of the poet immortalized in song, ‘Mary and Her Lamb.” impersonated by Mrs. Storey and Mr. Doolittle, and thoy created s great deal of amusement, aa did also the antics of two large begs of family flour, which perambulated through the dances ia the most festive manner. Great was the astonish- ment when the bags were removed to find that thev had been animated by Mrs. Doolittle and Mies Ford, the former of whom appeared in evening dress,and the iatter ina gorgeouscostume of scarlot and gold as “La Perichole.’, “ Mary, Queen of Scots” wan ably represented by Mra woil, ‘* Fashion” by Miss Walkerand “Un- dine” in shimmery green and pearls, byMiss Breed, of LaGrange. Mias Bell Kobbins was “ Little Bo- peep, seeking bat never finding her lost flock. ‘A Spanish Senorita, attired in yellow silk aod black Jace waa overed to be Mrs. Richio. Miss Tiffany as an Irish apple-peddier crested mucb fun. Mrs. McAdame made sn attractive “syvivandiere.” Mra. Shewell was Lady Waeh- ington, iiss Ella Watren pop-corm girl, Miss Amy Slocum an “‘orango-girl,” and Mrs. Lin- coln and Miss Mamie Warren ‘peasant-girls.” ‘Among the gentlemen’ were Mr. as os ‘courtier in Diack velvet and scarlet, Mr. J. Ford and Mr. Perry each as Hamlet, Mra. J. Marah as Topsy, Mr. Slocum as an Imp, Mr. Linco as a “Dutch Boy.” Mr. John Robbins as a “Page,” Mr. Maydwell as “The Fat Boy,” George Robbins as an immenss “Bottle of Poison,” Mr. Walker as = Spanish esyslier, besides many others whom it would be unpoasible to mention. ‘Among those present not in mask, but who participated ia the evening's festivities, were: Mr. and Mrs. Robbing, Mr. and Mra. Charles Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Sr. John Reed, Mr. H.C. Storey, Miss Lyon, of Englewood, Mr. aod Mrs. Ohls, and Mr. and Mrs. Esterbrook. The dancing wes kept up cotil slate hour, when the company dispersed, well pleased with the evening's enjoyment. : : OAKLAND. ‘The leading social event in Oakland lasttweek was the party given Monday evening by Mise Hattie Gillett, No. €6 Oakwood avenue, to a number of the Ellis Park Club and their friends, who joined i the pleasant surprise to her a short time ago. Nearly all the genta indulged in: davcing until a late hour, and each went ‘away feeling that a most. enjoyable evening bad been spent. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Stevens, Mr. aud Mrs. Ezra Webster, Mr. and ‘Mrs. McGee, Mr. and Mrs. W. C, Gillett, Mr. and Mrs. James Springer, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. F. Lotz, Mr. and Mrs, Fairchild, Mr. acd Mra. 7. C. Gillett, Mies Kittie Taylor, Miss West, Miss Goodwin, Miss Carrie Hodson, Miss Nettie Lut- kin, Miss Gussie Ottley, Mies Lizzie Moolton, ‘Miss Annie Mand Hodson, Miss Carrie Stannard, Misa Annie Cook, Miss Hattie Milter, Miss Josie Borden, Miss Lilhe Ford, Miss Nettie McDou- gall, Misa Emma Gillett, sod Messrs. Silva, Thacker, Oliver, J. J. acd B. W. Shibley, Cleav- or, Bennett, Heory and Fred Goodwin, FP. ¥. Lotz, W. C. Smith, Lutkin, Peirce, Harmon, McDougall, Faulkner, and C. Gillett. i alas ANNOUNCEMENTS, THE COMING WEEK. ‘The fifth annual ball of Cosmopolitan Lodgt No. 6, Knights of Pythias, will be given Feb. 22, at Klare’s Hall. The Committee of Managemsnt promise s pleasant evening. - The Pickwick Club will give a masquerade ball at Germania Hall Feb. 24. The Empire Clob will give ita masquerade ‘Tuesday evening, Feb. 16, 28 before announced. ‘The last party of the Oriental Sovereign Con- sistory $2, 8.5. B.S., will be giver at their asylum, 72 East Madison street, Thureday even- ing. ‘The South End Glee Club will give a ‘* Hard- ‘Time Social Hop " Tuesday evening, at the resi- dence of Mr. Samuel Nelwon, No. 1620 South Dearborn streot. Mra, C. A. Carr will give s fancy-dress snd comic masquerade at Carr’a Academy, No. 675 Lake street, Monday evening, Feb. 22. Judi from the preparations that have teen made, thie will be one of tbe moat enjoysble affairs of the Jand given this season. ‘The entertainment in sid of the Church of the Messiah Music Fund will be given at the Charch of the Messiah Parlors, corner of Michigan avenue and Twents-Third atreet, Friday even- ing. The play of “ Cioderella” will be repeated, and other exercises of » literary and musical character will be offered. The Pastime Club will ho'd their third soctsl attbe residence of Mr. George Dodge, No. 49 South Curtis street, Friday evening. _A grand complimentary prize party will be given by the Empire Club at Wood's Music Hall, corner Washingtoa and Green streets, Afonday evening, Feb. 22. A gold medal will be awarded to the best ladv and gentloman waltzer. _ The management of the Hiawatha Club bave incharge the atrangements foragrand asleigh- ing-party, which will probaoly take pi Mon- @xvevaning. A delightful tims is anticipated. ‘The next sasembly of the Hiawstbs Club will occur Friday evening st St. Caroline's Coart. Tha Home Dancing Cluo give their next social hop at Wood’s Music-Hall, Monday evening. Prof. Snow's quzdrille band has been engaged. The Highland Association will give s literary and musical entertainment, concluding with & ball, at Caledonia Hall, on the 22d inst. ‘The Informal Club will meet Tuesdsy, Feb. 23. fae party of thé Minerva will occur feb. 26. The Americus Clab will meet at Elaro’s Friday evening. Another Bishop Court Hotel hop Wednesday evening. The Merry Club will give their next party fri- day evening, ‘The Trio Cinb will give a Hara Times’ Party at cas eaten. Monday evening. e Orpheus aDEverein wil ives grand masquerade at Orpheus Hall this evening. Haves Baiatks, leader of the Liederkranz, will be tendered a bereat atthe North Side Turner Hall this evening. : " ‘Tne Thalia Club will gives ball at Vorwarts rane ea tre GS Lockh art . C. E. Leech, of Ne. Congress Street, will calebrite their “wooden wedding tormozrow evening,