Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, November 14, 1875, Page 8

8 TH{E CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY¥, NOVEMBER (4, 1875.—SIXTEEN PAGES ~ AMUSEMENTS. The Rivalry Between the Pulpit ard the Stage. “@riffith Gaunt” at the Mu- seum--War of the Minstrels. Death of Frank Harrington---Miss May Howard at McVicker’s, Booth’s Performances at Daly’s— Certain Disagreeable People at Theatres, The Liederkranz Society’s Success-— Apollo Club Concert---Musical Notes at Home and * Abroad. THE DRAMA, IN CHICAGO. THE RIVALRY OF THE PULPIT AND THE STAGE ‘was not alwaye ignoble. There was a time when preachers and actors equally strove to heighten Ihe dignity of their reepective professions. Pre- istes sometimes discussed with mrnagers the secret of eloguence, and loarned from them the best avenues of approach to the human heart. Betterlon taughi Tillotson to introduce the practice of preaching from motds, instesd of Irom a writteo page. “ You, in the pulpit,” ssid Betterton, “only tell the story; I show Yacts.” Garrick said, less heppily, to a clerical Iriend, who also inguired why the actors exer- sised 80 much more influence over the peopls than the preachers: « You deal with facts a8 f they were fictions ; I deal with fictions as if i bad faith io them a8 facts.” Neithor Becter- Yon mor Garrick told the whole story. The mstruction of the stage more often bears fruit Iu action because it ie given without weipht of authoriey, It sinks iuto hearts unconscious of ite approach, end 80 open to receive 1t. Hu- mao nature is 80 constituted that it viewsa with istrust and alarm aoy declared attempt to make t different from what it is. The clergyman has lo overcome the ‘incrtia of the human mind by » direct exercise of power, whiie the actor over- somed it by removing obstacles aud allowing ihe forces of nature to operate. The stage ex- srts its influence through prejudices and pas- lions. It requires ecarceis any prelimnary fion of the mind. It does not, like the pulois, fnd conviction and persussion equally difficult. It appeal is ail peroration. and no argument. L'he actor also Las the obvious advantage of not iriug his andienco by the leugth of hia dis- wourse ; and his surroundings afford copstant ntertainment to the eye and ear, so that his rords are not closelv scanned, as they otherwise souid be. These reflections havo arisen from n examination of the precent tendeucies of the salpit to become more theatrical in iis manner iod appearance. The antics of the Rev. Mr. Falmage m New York, who is himself a de- ‘ermined foe of the theatre, form acase io haud. Jov wconsistent 1w it that s preacher who sud- Yenly appears before his audicnce throogh & savel-door, Like Harlequin in the pantomime, hould object to things theatrical. There are 1n Thicago, slso, ministers who falls appreciate fne value of theatrical action apnd scenic ef- fects, and who only want encouragement to rival even Mr. Talmage and his talented compeers in the East. This very subject of the advantages of actors over preachers is now receiving a full discuesion through the columns of the New York press; and, though it has failed to obtain the treatment tbere that it deserves,—most of the debaters handling their arguments as if the question were entirely new,—much light has been thrown upon the relations of the stage aud pal- pit to each otber aud to the world. The dis- casgion, it will be observed, is not the still older one asfothe morality of the stage—that is perenviaily staie. Nor is the quetion whethor the paipit 18 not becoming mote theatrical, and conscquently, on its own ebowing, more im- moral. It is mplv an inquiry of epeculative 1nterest, viz.: *‘ What advantages does the act- or have over the preacher ?” Whatever the anewer may be, each profession may gamn from the diecussion valuable hints for ita future guid- ance. If the pulpit should do more acting aod the stage more presching—which Heaven fornid! —the world might in time, according to the well- established principles of natural selection, ar- Five at an age in which the pulpit'and the stage uonl:at:eluoue. Till then let us dismiss the subj THE MUSETIM. * Grffith Gaunt,” with the famous fair-scene, bas proved such an attraction at the Museum that the mansgers have decided to continue it for another week. The acting in the play, un- fortupately, is not all that it should bs, but the introduction of the living carioities on the susge, and especislly the pretty singing snd dencing of little Jennie Quigley, give coumder- sble icterest to the performance. The play of ** Griffith Gaunt ” poseesses covsiderable merit, and has attractions of its own which occasion- slly rise superior to bad acting. Alr. McManus s Tom Lancaster, and Miss May Roberts in the little part of Caroline Ryder, are very accept- aile, sod deserve credit for their work. Miss Carrie Thompson also invests the lighter por- tions of ber part with some charms, sud Mivs Cameron is ot bad a5 Kate Peyton. ' At the off- dsy matinces this week * Uncle Tom's Cabin " will be given, and at the matiness of Wednes- day and Saturday ! Grifith Gsunt.” The Moeeum is now enjoring its full share of public Datronage. ABOUND THE WORLD IN EIGETY DAYS. The Kiralfy Brothers have leased the Adelphi Yheatre for three weeks, and propose to give there the spectacle which they brought ont with #uch success at the New York Academy of Mu- sic, *‘Around the World in Eighty Days.” The Eyralfss are clever managers, and they bhave gope ta cansidersble expense in preparing this piece. A full bailet of 100 or more performers will abpear, and the maguuficent properties usad in New York are promised. The Kiralfys wishit to bo understood that the Adelphi Theatre, dur- ing their engagement, is entirelv under their fusnagement, and nothing will be permitted there which can offend the moet fastidions. If our expectations in regard to this entertaioment are realized it will be well worth seeing. The firet dznecuse will be Mile. Pelletier, and the Kiralfy siaters and Arnold Kiraify will assist in the ballet. Miss Dora Goldthwait, formerly of Wallack's Theatre, will assume the part of douda. THE WAR OF THE MINSTRELS. The modern minstre] does oot ‘sing of wars, and when he sings of Jove he gels no thanks. "The genius of comedy inepires his muse. Thers is, therefore, some propriety in the enacting of & serio-comic play by rival bands of minstrels in this city. We aro to have Kelly & Leon's Min- etrels and the California Miostrels within & Atone's throw of- esch other; and not the least interesting part of their performances will be between them. The mansgers have wigely de- cided to give s different character to their en- tertuoments. Kelly and Leon will attempt bur- lesque opera, whils the * California Minstreia will strengthen their low-comedy force, #nd bur- lesque everrthing of passing intersst under the Bun. The new cumpany, beaded by Kellyand Leon, i to play at the New Chicago Thestre. Among the members of thistroupe, besides the principals, are Cool Burgess, Hury Tatbot, Dave Wiison, Edwio Lester, Hogan and Lord, J. H. Sarridge, acd others. The California Minstrels present & much more imposing array 0f names. Arling- ton, Rice, Hengler, Manning, John Hart, aud the inimitable Ben Cottan, t0o long absent, will be the Californis comedisns. I8 i8 s com- bination seldom, perhape never, equaled in the minsirel business. Ben Colton Wili not appear till & week from t0-morTow Dight, but the mere anoouncement of his name wiil bs sufiicient to il Hooley's Lheatre when he does come: We, ac impartial spectators, can afford 16 view the controversy between the rival foroeswms nom. combatants, 1f 00t 8 neutrals; and, sccording a2 the humor suits, we shall enjoy and sppland the cne or the other. - DEATH OF FIANE HARRINGTOX. The acnouncement of Frank Harrington's death will be received with general sorrow by = thaatrical profession in Chicago, Mr, Har 20- 9 ; % (ue of paper as | John TiogRton was nothing of an actor, nordid he ot | managera are igoorant of the val i Pitts mil take p suy time occupy a high rank in ths profeasion, bus he was always recognized as & respectable | man, eincerely aitached to his theatrical friends, and ever ready to aid tnem by advice_or more substantial mesns. Frank Harrington ‘came to this cicy in 1857, and for three years acted as the stage-manager at MoVicker's Theatro, e then ; retired, snd sot up in business au the keeper of an ealing-house and saloon. His place of busi- Dess was & favorite resort of resident and visit- ing actors, and he was himself known for a gen- izl bost and & most amisble gorsip, Fiank Barrington and Frank Munroe wers geniuses of whe aame sort, and they were almost insepsra- ble compamone. Damon and Fythias were not more dovoted to each other than they. After the death of Fraok Monroe, a for months ago, Frank Harringion was iuconeolable. He refased $o eat, or (o take suy interost in business aifairs. When friends. visited him, ho would inquiro if they knes Frank Mource, and woald say, over and over again, **You inow Frank ia dead. Hia family believe that he really frotted himsolf into the prave. Itis said that at the wrave of Franx Mouroe he took one of the screws from the coftin and put it in his pocket. A lgnengl‘ i asked what he intended doiog with that. * OB, he replied, *‘I want somethiwg.” From the day of tho funeral to bis death he never rocovered his gpirits, and ho often declared tbat, suice Frank was gone, ho couid not remain long be- hind. BETUEN OF AN OLD FATORITE. 1. McVicker, baving open dates for the two ‘weoks beginning Dec. 6, bas entered into an en- gsgement with Miss May Howard to fili up that time. Miss Howard was formerly & member of the stock company at the old Museum. She is now a star of some prominence in the thestrical firmament. She has recently been playing at Lomsville and Cincionat, with distinguished suc- cess., The papeis in those cities are full of Iaudatory natices of her. We may properiy re- serve judgment in her case until she bas made ner reapuearance, and shown what experience and steady devotion to her profession have doue for hor. Bhe Is known to have personsl charms of a high order, and if, as it is faic to presume, her advancement in her profession has reaiized her early promise, she will give the people of Chicago some clever and entertaining imperson- atiops. Bhe is #aid to be particularly plessing in the dual roles of /*halip and Plullipp, i Charles Reade's * Wanderiog Hoir.” NOTES AND ANNOUNCEXENTS. - The accomplished reader, Miss Heuriotta Mon- roe, who read with great success at Plymouth Church, Thursday evening, will also read to- morrow evening.in connection with the South Bide lectare by Gen. Banke, in the Star Courss, and at South Evavston, Tacsday eveuing, beforo the Literary Club of that piace, witha very choice programme. The first representation in America of Du- Quincy's graud work of art, koown as the “Tour of the Holy Laud.” will take place at Farwell Hall Wednesdsy evenivg. Tbis work is represented as beng from the Iinperial Academy of Arts, Paris, and issaid to be the ‘only art- work of the kind ever brought to this country. ‘The whole evtertzinmest is of a moral and in- structive nature, and if as represented must prove a grest success, Gev. Banke makes his first appeararce hero as g ecuarer Montey uight ne Flynouth Courch, his subjoct being ** The Republic: Will it La- dure?” His lecture will be prefaced by readngs by Miss Heurietta E. Monroe, s lady said to have much dramatig sbility. Her selections will_ba ‘ Charlie Macbree,” by Hoppin: *-The New Church Organ,” by Carleton ; end * Searching for the Sian,” anonymoas. Prof. Winchell's lecture on * Mont Blane ” will be splendidlv il- lustrated by over fifty vie¥s of tho picturesquo and wonderful sceuery of that famons mountain, which by the aid of a mnowerful artsficial light will “be magnified and {hrown on & screen for the benetit of the audience. This woek Miss Jano Coombs will fill an en- ement at McVicker's Theatre, playing * The unchback® Monday and Tuesday - nights, *‘Adrievue the Actrezs” Wedaceday and Thurs- das mghts and Saturdsy matinee, **Ingomsr " Satunday might; and for her benofic. Friday nighz, two pieces—'*The Stranger” snd * The Hoaeymoon.” The cast for Fridas pight is much the strongest of the week, and the performance of * The tHoneymoon ” will yrobably be the most enjovable, though it has been savageiy cut. In «The Hunchback * Miss Coombs plays Julia, Mr. Waldron Master Walter, Mr. Gussin Sir Thomas Clifford, voung Mr. McVicker Master Modus, and Miss Carrot Helen. gl THE OUTER WORLD: MR. DUOTE AT DALY'S THEATRE. The procaction of * Richard IL.” through the joint efforts of Edwin Bootis and Augustin Daly was the dramatic event of last week in America. The plsyis not the feast popular of Shakspesra's, b ali attempts to give it a permaneut placo on the stage have failed. Macready revived it at Newcastlo in the season of 1811-'12. There was then no previous record of s performance since Shakspearc’s time. Mac- ready sscribed its failure 28 ‘an acting drams to tho absence of any marked idiosyncrasy in the persooa of Lhe drams, and to the wan of strong purpose in them. ** Richard II, Bolingbroke, York, snd tbe rest, though they talk so well, do little else bu: talk, nor can sll the charm of composttion redeem, in a dra- matic point of view, tho weakness resulting from this accident 1 a play's construction.” Edmund Eesn essayed **Richard IL..” and gained some praiee for his elocution in the olay. The elder Booth took 1t up, but afterwards discarded it. There is probably only one way in which it can b presentod g0 a8 to achieve even a_temporary success. It might havo & run. and become the fachion of a season, 1f it should be given as an bistorical spectacle, something in the etrle of *Heory V.,” which Rignold 13 now plaving in Eastern cities. At Daly's Theatre it was given With comparatively meagre surroundioge ; and, if we may judge from the motices of the New York press, its success was only perual. Even Mr. Booth bimself was judged less than satisfactory in hia rendering of the lince, and the other plavers stumbled through their pams in & pitifal way. Mr. Booth's engagement at Daly’s, on the whole, has been an_uninterrupted Qnumgh. Even tho rep- Tesentations of “Ilichard 11" wers successful in = pecuniary sense. The public owe bim and Mr. Daly a large debt of gratitude for the oppor- tanity to see the play, with alf its defects. THE PEOPLE WHO SIT BEHIND TS. This is sound remark from the Arcadian: “The people who sit behind us frequently de- tract more from our pleasure than those beyond the footlights can possibly do.” The peonle who sit behind us come in lato and go out early. Sometimea they go out betwcen the ucts, and come straggling buck after the curtain hus risen, smelling stiougly of bad rum and worse epices, Tneir impertinent comments on the piay and the actors, their gratvitous services as finger-posts and books of the pley, their offcnsive_ noises of various Linds, are both ill-bred aud ignorant. Untut thes correct their own maoners it is usoless to expect any great imurovement from the people upon the stage. ioreover, us the Arcadian s8ays, the most aggravating characteristic 1n the people who sit Lebind us is that (hey remain for- ever unconscious of the odiousness of their own conduct. Wil they never learn ? NoTES. Mr. John E. Owens has bought the sole right to the comedy of ‘*Our Boys” for severalim- portant cities. Mr. Sothern will arrive in New York next Jan- nary, and will fill a profeesional engagement at & prominent theatre. Mrs. Rousby, @ usin March, with & new and “ original™ from the pen of Boucicault. Dumas’ comedy, * L'Eirangere,” has besnread to the company at the Francais in Paris, andhas been received with great favor, The French plays atthe New York Lyceum Theatre have been numerously attenaed. *The Splunx ” is now in conrse of aciive preparation, Mr. Daly, with some regard for the proprio- ties, aunounces bis matinees 38 moroing per-. formances, thus: * Wedneeday morning, N 10, at 1 o'clock, special Baoth matinee.” < Mr. Fechter's * Rovgeet Noir " at the Wal- nut in Philadelphis is not sct down as a saccass. The play was generally commended, but the subordinate parts were badly filled. i 3Alurdoch Las begtn to adorn the lobb; of :;x;y Boston Globe Theatre with. r.nyog wkotches as he did that of Hooley's Thestre in this city during bis connection with it, **The Lady of Lyous " was given at a Wednes- dsy matinee 10 Dalv's Nev York Theatre, with Booth 28 Clarde and Faany Davenport a8 Pau- Foglish besuty. returns fo drams % line. The houso was full and the acting bad. Mr. Willism Davidge, the comedian, bas a new comody in the bands of Mr. Daly; so, also, has Jastice Barret. of the New York Bupreme Court. The Justice was an acwr of considerable ability in early life. The New York Hercid does mot pretend to know the practices of managers in Chicago, but it says, with evident irony, that the New York material (or filling s homse. Thera is no citv in the world shere paperg is more common than in New Yori. * The Shaughraun " doesn’t take in London, notwithsionding M. Diow, . Dongicaale, Alr. zopue, Mr. Man Who Looks Lika Shokepeare, and alt that. ‘Tho criucisma io the London pa- pers are highly flavored with sarcasm. “Camille” was plaved in St. Paul, and the printed programme was nearly filled with the ad- Vertisement of a cough-medicine, the use of which by the consumptive heroine, it was de- clared, “*would huve saved ber from » proma- tura grave and Armand from bitter SOrrow. Tlorence has been making & great success at the Park Thestee, in New York, with *The "Mighty Dollar,” and the mansger, Mr. Stasrt, j» somewhat loth tostop the ran. It is eaid, howover, that he has determined to doso, in order ta introduca Mr. John Dillon to s metio- potitan sudience. He assumes & great risik in flying from the biessinga that he has to tronbles thet he knows not of. *Casta” was presented at Wallack's Theatre io New York last Monday night with a stronger assignment uf parts than anybody prosent may ever hopo to see agmn. Tho original Kocles, the original £'Aéroy, and an old Ester, wero in tho play. It is scarcely possible that such a combinzation will Boon occur again, just asitis unlikely that ¢ The Lady of Lyons™ will ever bs played again as well 28 on its first nigbt. Mrs. Sinclair, formerly the wife of the late Edwin Forrest, has been **interviewed” by a correspondeat of the San Francisco Chronicle, who represents her 45 saving in regard to her separation from ber husband that she does not think there would have been an absolute estiangoment but for tho meddling of a “ mutaal friend,” who busied Limsel! ostonsibly in trying to effect 2 botter rolstion between them, but really 1o widoning tho breach. The Detroit Tribune was inspired by the great success of Lotta and the comparative failure of Tdwin Adams in that city to suggost the folow, ivg version of a famous soliloquy, which it tbinks might strike the popular taste: Hamiet—To be or not to be, Player—Thrub, thrubsdutadubdubdab, Tiamtet—That {s the question ; Player—Thrubadubadubdubdubdub. Iamlet—Whether it i3 better 1 the mind to suffer Piayer — Thrubberdubberdubberdabberdubberdub~ derdub, Hamlet~The slings and arTows of outragecus for~ tupe. Player—With its rabberdubberdubberdubberdub. AMcEee Rankin's Company and the Furbish Fifth Avenue Company still playiog the “Two Orpbans " at St. Louis ; Jobn eCullough was at Louisville last week; May Howacd sud Mianie Palmer were at Ciucinnati; Mrs. Joha Drew, supported by dilnes Levick, was at Balti- moro: Frank Mayo was at Des Moines, Ia., and Omaba; Charles Fechter, in his own powerfal drama, *‘Kouge et Noir,” was at the Waluut in Phuladelpkia : Lamence Barrett was at Detioit; Tignold, with ** Honry V.,” and the Vokes Fam. ily, weie on the New Bugiaud circuit; E. L. Davenport was at Albsny, N. Y. ; Barry Sullivan was at Pittsburg ; Mrs. Bowers was at Rochestor, N.Y.; Edwin Adams was at Cleveland; Lotta was at_Terre Haute and Indianapohs, Ind.; Georgo Belmors and John T. Raymoad were at Boston. MUSIC. AT HOME. THE LIEDERKRANZ SOCIETY will close its week of opera with & performance of **The Moty Wiras of Windsor™ this evening at MeVicker’s Theatre, makiog the seventh rep- resentation of this work. It is dua to the Society to say that, while the imzial peiformances were Dot very encouraging, the work improved to- wards the closs of the week, and wen: much mere smoothly and satisfactorily. and undoubt~ edly those who have attended will feol a debt of gratitude to tho Society for making them ac- quanted with Nicolai's bright snd sparkling lit~ tle opera. While it woald be manifestly unjust to apuly the same critical tests to this amateur Society that are applied to professional troupes, there 1s nevertheless ono fact very apparent, nawmely, that 3 mistake was made in the selection of the work fo be done by the Nociety. The strength of the Society lies in choral works, and, unfortunately, there is, comparatively speaking, but little choral work in this opers, except in the three finales. The burden of labor falls upon the individual singers, and this labor is of an exacting kind. Both the arias aud concerced numbe:s are very long, very dramatio, and writ- teniv bravura style, with long and involved ca- denzas, which require trained arnsts to perform. 1t could hardly be expected that amateurs would master this music 80 48 to give it with proper effect, and for this reason an opera should bave been chosen that would bave given the Society itzelf, a8 & chorus, an opportunity to have dis- tinguisbed itself. ‘The success which “ Dor Frewchuetz,” ** The Mzgic Flute, della,” acd ** Sissaniello,” illustrates this point. ** The Merry Wives of Windscr” will not oe re- membered as loog or a8 pleasaatly as these, and yet it would be ungracious not to credit the So- ctety with congratulations upon tueir earnest and conxcieutious eifort, and to hope ness time when tey appear upon the aremuc boards iv wil be in awork wiuch will offer them a more ample aud grateful feld of labor. MISSION CONCERT. A vocel and instrumental concert will be given at the Plymouth Congregational Church on Thursday evening of this week for the benefit of the mission school connected with the church, for which a sowewhat unusual array of talent bas been secured. Tho instrumentsl features of the programme include Leutner's ** Fos Over- wre” end Battiste's Concert Offertoire in C minor, for organ, by Mr. I. V. Flagler, and Chopin's * Borceuse,” for piano, by Mr. Led- . The solo vocal numbers are Dudley Ave Manis,” op. 67, by Mrs. Clara D. v; Gounod'a *'Ave Maris,” by Mrs. E. O, Seymour: Glover's ballad, ‘' The Monks of Old,” by Mr. Fraok A. Bowen: Balfe's ana, “Sita Savais,” by Mr. Charles South; and Scha- mann’s * Wondcrlied,” by Mr. James Gill, The remaining pumbers are Millard'a duo, ** Vieni al mio sen,” by Mrs. Seymour and Mr. Smith; Donizetti’s duo, *‘The Adien,” by Mrs. Stacy sod Mr. Gill; and Sullivec’s quartette, ** Oh? Hush Thes,” by Jirs. Seymour, Miss Foresman, and Meesrs. Smita and Bowen. Tickets can be ghtninod at IMeesrs, Keen & Cooke's, or at the loor. TRE APOLLO CLUB CONCERT. Tho first concert of the season of the Apollo Musical Club will occar on the 17th inst., at Me- Cormick’s Hall, gssisted by idiss Julia Rive, the distiuguished pianist, and Mrs. Alice Decevae, 50 well remembered as the leading vocal solost of the ** Richinga-Boruard 01d Folks Compsny.” The engagement of such talent must make this concert one of nnusual attraction. It has beon rumored that single tickets will be sold for this cencert, which wo are informed is & mistake, 25 none baut subscribers for the season are ad- mitted. Those wishing to attend these concerts must become aesociate members (or subecribets). Such applications ahould be made to the Secre- tary, Mr. E. G. Newe!l, 156 State street. The cer- titicate of membership must te ehown at the door on the eveuing of the concert, which will be all that 18 requited for admission. The following wll be the programme : Part Song—4 The Belesguerod 3 Rerenmden Tion, Rest 7, 3. Bolo—* In Questa Tomba .. Macame Alice Decy Hiea Julia Rive, 6, Chorue—** The Happiest Land™,...........Hatton ‘PART 1. 7. Part Song— The Long Day Closes™. 8. Song—* Will He Come ", Madame Aute 9. Part Song~* The Woodland Bose ™, ... < . Y@ Cadenz from Third Gon- 0. Piano Solot certo (Beethoven) b. Pulonaise 1n E. Muss Julia Rice, 11 Gleo—* Btrike the Lyra™.... LOCAL MISCELLANY. The principal features of the Turner-Hall con- cort this afternoon wili be the finale to the sec- .and act of “ Maritana,” the overture to Men- delssobu's ** Heimkebr aus der Fremde;” and the introduction to the fifth act of Reinecke's * King Manfred.” The fourth Lakeside entertainment will be riven st Farwell Hall co the 16th inst., and will consiet of 2 concert by the Camills Urao troupe. The organization of this troupe 18 as follows : Mme. Camilla Ureo, violinist; Mrs. Lomse Obver, sovrano : Miss Clera Poole, contraito; Mr. J. C. Bartlett, tenor ; Mr. Gaston Gottachalk, basso ; Alr. Auguste Sauret, pianist. A compliment: concert is to be gives to Miss Alida Chy er, & young pisnist of the West Side, at Temporance Hall, 300 Madison streat, Wednesdsy evening. Mis. M. Dawell, Miss Emma Baker, Miss Emma Felion, Mr. «+2+0.C00X0 McWade, and Jfesses. F. D.aod C. A. the musical feacures of the programme, and Miss Akerstrom and Mr. Arm- strong will read. The firs of a series of grand musical enter- tmntents for the benefic of St. Paul's Ro- formed Caarch will bo given ot the church build- ing, corner of Washington and Ano streets. Thureday evening, Nov. 25. The best musical talent in the city has been secured to mako thesa entertainmouts ~ worthy of tho patronage of all music-loving people. 3r. Tomling' lecture npox the Tonic Sol Fa Sys- tem [ast Tuosday ovening, at the Trinity Metiro~ dist Church, was atiended by a very large audi~ eace, which manifesiod the most hearty aprrecia~ tion of and interest in the development of the system by tho lecturer. The correspondence relative to a repetition of the lecturo in the aadience room of the Tirst Methodisé Church Thuraday evening tns already appeared in the columns of Tne TrigvNe. Wo trust Mr. Tom- lins will have a large 2udience from musical peo- ple on this occesion. C. W. Harrington, the New York tenor, for- |, merly of this city, is now hers on & visit to his brother. Mr. Harrington was formerly well and favorably known in Chicago, havin;y sung thres years in the First Baptist Church, andaiso fora time in tho Second Baptist and other churches. The past four yewrs his engagements have been with two of the leading charchea in Newark, N.. J.. whoro he has met with success and populari- ty. He has aleo, sinco his former term of resi- dencein Chicago, been engaged with meversl lending concert and operelts tronpes, heving traveled thraugh all gections of the country. At the “musical evening " of the Sen Greal Bociety of the Eigirth Presbyterian Church, held 1ast Tuesday evening at the residence of Iliss ‘Todd. the well-known pianist, the Iady gave a recital of Mendelesohn's music, which was very heartily received. ‘The numbers incluied the fantasia in F minor, op. 23; six songs without words; the caprice wm E major, op. 33. No., 2; the andante from the Fourth Svmphony; the scherzo from Sonata, op. 6; and the capriceio, op. 22, with the accompaniment of a sccond pene. An oseay on Mondelssohn's “ Life nnd Genius ™ was aleo read by Samuel V. Duffield. Tho hospitable doors of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ingrabam, 435 West Jackson stréut, were thrown opan u few eveniugs ago for e old-time greot- iug between Prof. H, K. Palmer and thuse sho bave sung with him in the choir of the Sesond Baptist Church. Among the gues:s wero Mru. Palmer, Prof. sud_ Mrs. B. Stark- weather, Prof. C. 8. Muls, Mrs. E. J. Goodspeed and dsugbter, Mrs. §. W. Goodspeed, and Mrs. C. B. Goudyesr. Prof. Mills presided st the piaco, and during the evening a few choice anchems wera rendrred in a style which showed that the choir Lad not forgotion how to sing, and with a pracision in time worthy of a fall-grown motronome. Brainard’s Sons, of Cloveland, have recently issued o large lot of now music, meluding eght comic 8ongs, & cumber of songs in the neries tn- titled - llom» ‘I'veavures,” and four arrange- ments of popular melod:es for four bands, by Carl Merz; aiso the following Te Denm,” “Bonum Eei,” * Benedictus,” *Jubilate,” *'Deus Misereasur,” * Cantate Domino.” and “Going Out with the Tide,” by 0. C. Burnap; “ 8weet Remembrance,"waliz, by Ricardo Banti; o transcription of ‘‘Embarrassment,” bv Carl ¥ . . Reiohart ; **Aarch throngh Georgia,” by Mack; ** Wiilie Darlmg," by Jules Laforte; - Beautiful Sum- mer Flowers,” by G, W. Peraley; *Till the Clouds Go Ly,” by James M. North; *Good Luck,” waltz. by Theodore Bandix; and * Fail Blossoms,” poiks, by Kinkel —_— ABROAD. MUCIICAL NOTES, Miss Minuie Hauck has been singing with great success in Berlin. Mr. M. W. Whiney has beon singing in the great Birmingbam Choral Festival. Rabinatein's **Ths Maccabees ™ has been pra- duced in Prague with sigoai success. me. Adelina Patti bas been stadying the pare of Helena in ** The Sicihan Veapers.” Rouconi has beon appuioied Professor of Singing in the National School of Music at Madrid, Aimee has been singing in OFenbach’s last new opera bouffe, ‘‘La Boulengera a des Ecus.” Albini, who has been singing in Dublin, has created a most favorable impression, and is very popular. Sig. Muzio, lately of the Academy of Music, i8 to conduct the orchestra at tho Italian Opera in Paris. A Hindostanes work ou music says that *¢ Music is the pantully-acquired art of epeakiug very loudly in & shrill voice,” Mme. Lucea will give four representations at Drossels, to commence on the 3d of next month, with Meyerbeer's ‘ L'Africaine.” At & series of six concerts to be gziven in Pesth this winier, Rewecke, Goldmaris, Brahus, He:- beck, Lachoer, and Hiller will each conduct n work of his own. Mr. Mapleson has given np Miss Abbott to Mr. Gse, and the American lady will probably make her debut during the piovincial tour of the Gye- Benedict cowmbination. Another stage version of Goethe's * Faust" has made its appearance in tbe shape of an opera in four acts, u prologue, and an_epilogae, compoaed by Signor Arrigo Boito. This work, which is called * Mefistofelo,” was recently sung at Bologns, with Signors Campanivi and Nau: netti 1n the principal male parts. The current number of the Psris Revue et Gazede Musicale prints M. Gounod's preface to the score of his new opers, ““ Georze Dandin."” From this interesting document it appears that the composer, {nstead of an ordinary libretto in verse, has set to music Sloliere's original prose, and he discussos at some length the difficulties and advantages of his innovation. Dr. Leopold Damrosch has been engaged to conduct the orchestra at the Yoo Bulow concerts in New York, which commenco to-morrow evenivg. A great deal of comylaiut was made of the or- chestra 1 Boetop, and much fanlt was found by the public with Mr. Carl Bergmen, who con- ducted it. The trouble, whatever it was, ended in a disarceement of the pianist and the director, and & withdrawal of the Iatter indiznantly. Miss Adelaide Phillips will begin a keason of Italiau opeta in Washington next Monday wita & compsnuy she has juet orwanized. Thiee of the artists, namely, her sister Matida, who has been studying and sioging m Italy, Sig. Berau- nini, tenor, and Caipi, bass, arrived from Eurapeiz the steamer Eria on Thursday. The tronpe also includes Mses Violetta Colville, Sig- norina Lamberti, Mr. Tom Karl, and Sig. Taglis- pletra ; with Sig. ‘Tomasias condnetor. The Boston Jowrnalof the 9th savs: “Mle. Titicos sang last night in the orazorio of *Eli- jeb.” given by the Handel and Hesda Society, at Music-Hall, Boston. She was received with much entbusinsm. and was preseated with su- petb floral offerings. Over 3,000 people were present. The receipta were above $5.000. Hun- dreds of persons were turned away. A reception was given her at tho Revers House after (e per- {’ommce. and an elegant gervice was presented er.” The eminent Leipzig publisher, C. F. Peters, whose cheap editions have alréady dono B0 mauch for the cause of music, acnonuces that e is about to bring out. in & cheap form, the cim- Ppleto collection of Bach's ** Church-Cantatas,” in vocal score. As a large mumber of these works zre still nopublished, and most of the ro- mainder are onlv to be bad in sets of ten, and in full score (in the Bach Socioty's edition), the propsed iegume, at abomt 18 pence each, will be & great boon, and will doubtiess bo eagerly sought for by musicians. e THE VOICE OF GOD. *Tis borne upon the evening gale; Its echoes reach from shore to shore; *Tis beard upon the sounding ses, 'And m the deep thunder’s FarLing waz, 0 God of Mercy and of Truth ! Attune my ear to Jove the sound, And in my waywurd, sinful soul, Forever and for aye abound. d when it comes to me alono, A e thonsh i bo » midaighi-cry, May 1 like Samuel rejoice, And answer 1n gladness, “ Here am 117 Caxcago, November, 1875, A Heterophemist, Loston Advertuser, A very small schoolboy was ssked the other dsy by bis teacher what was the sum of five and six. “+Thirteen,” was the reply. *You are a dunce,” said the teacher. *‘Mr. Birchwielder,” eaid the young matbematicisn, 1 am not dunce; I am rimply a beterophemist, The ‘blunder’ in question is an example of a paca- liar menta! action which is worthy of mors at- tention than it bas received, 1f, indeed, it has raceived any ; of which, excepting 8 magazine article by Richard Grant ite in the last Galazy, T am not aware. It is sn example of what physiological psychologists call nnconseions cerebration.” The schoolmaster lot it go. FASHION'S VOTARIES. A Sudden Lull in Matrimonial Matters, It Is Necessary to Fall Back on China and Crystal Weddings. Parties Formal and Informal---Sur- prises of the Week, Reunions of the Clabs—Programme for the Futare, How They XKill Time in the Suburbs. MATRIMONIAL. THE BITCATION, Society during the week aus not indulged in any grand fesfivities, ‘L'he parties which have oa:nfud have been of an excecdingly selent na- ture, !and the minds of the lady members of whe elite huve, consequently, not been exercised to a great extent over the perplexing and important question of dress. They have, therefore, been in good condition to enjoythe few informal gatnerings that have occurrod, and have still bad leisuro to consider and lay their plans for the future. Even tho weddiogs have partaken of thus spirit of unostentatiousness, and the guests in every case have been limited to tho near relatives and most intimate friends. Next week, however, the lull will be broken in upon by several affairs of social maguitude, and (he brilfiant aitires now 1n the hands of the dress- wakers will be brought betore the sdminng gaze of male adorers. Tnere is a rainbow of Fromise in the social horizon and a stir of preparation in the aw. There is a running to and fro of anx- ious husbands, wno aro commissioned with divers erranda to Joanny Hand, the musiciap, and to the various caterers about town. So much for vhe present condition. Below will be found a Tesume of the events of the past week. VAUGHAN—CUR11S. Last Monday evening were united at tho resj- douce of the bride's parents, No. 1370 Indiana avenue, Ar. George M. Vaughan and Mies AMag- gie Curtis, daughter of Mr.J, L. Curus. The #uests, vnmbering svout seventy-five, were otly the most intim ate friends and relatives of the contractiog parlies. At balf-pust 5 o'clock the bridal pprty entered the parlors, and were speedily joined in matri- nany, according to the ritual of the Protestant Episcopsl Church, by tha Bev. Dr. Duncan, Kector of Memorial Chapel. - Followmng 18 a list of prosents: Pk coral e and onyx locket, Mr. aud Mrs. J. L. Cartis ; *gold neckebain, Jir. G. M. Vanghan ; silver din- ver caster, Mra. Vaughan; case of silver nut- ckers and picke, Mies E. L. Vaoghao ; pair sitver butter-knives, Miss Anna Vaogban: silver sugar-spoon, Miss Helen Vaugcan ; fall set of cut-giass goblets, Mr. and Mra. T. O. Lee, of Cincionati, O.; silver cream—case and ico-croam spoons, Mr. and Mrs. §. ¥. Bavmond, of Evans- ton ; Parian bust, « Al . Parker ; silver and cut-glass toilet set. Dr. and Mra, Cartis, Quincy, IlL; vilver bercy-ciah, r. aod Alrs. iveus, of Keokuk ; muver vases, Misa Ivens; silver and cut-glass card-recaiver, Mrs. T. B. Diver, of Keokuk: silver cake-basiet, Ara. H. H. Curus, of St. Louis; silver \R’lu". caster, and spoon, Mr. and Mra. W. H. Burnet; miver sugar-spoon, Misa Larnet; gilt anc cub-gluse vase, James Hemit ; gold sleve- butiovs, Alr, and Mrs. K. Winne; cilver and gilt jewel-case. Miss Small ; bouguet of natozal flow- era, Mrs. Ten Evck; book, ** Gieanings for the Curious,” Mr, and Mra. D. E. McConkey ; set of stone cameo jewelry, Mr. H. B. Curtis, of At Vernon, O.; case of creawn aud ice-cream s;:0ons, Mr. C. W. Merriam ; bouquet of patural flowera, rs, Hartmau; siiver card and bouquet-receiv- er, Dr. and Mrs. Chamberiaw ; pur of antique vases, Miss Holilster; statuetto aud bracket, **Cupid in Chaive,” Mr. and Mra, C. H. Weary ; silver xnd cot-glags cologne epergne, Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Fritte; bouguet of patural fiowers, Mrs. Bee%e; cuv-glass woveling cup, with Rus. 8o case, Mis, Henneman ; bouquet of opawral flowers, Miss Heiurich; siiver ice-oreamn spoon, Mr. 8. I. Wise, of St. Louis, After the usual reception, the couple left for New Orleavs. BRYANT—WLIGHT. The pleasant subu:osn village of Vinnetka was escitgd Luesdsy ovening over the wedaing of Miss ltose Standish \right, a prominent saclety youug ledy, daughier of Mr. Timothy Wright,” apd Dr. Joseph Bryaut, of Lexiogton, Ky. 1The ceremony.tosk place at the residence of the bLride's paronta at 5 o'clock in the afver- noon, and Was witnessod by about fiity of the immediate friends and relatives. The Kev. Dr. Putterson officiated. The house was beautifally decorated throughout with everzreens and sutumo leaves. Afcer the wedding eupper, which was tuyuished 1n elegant style by Kivsloy, tbe couple left by a special train for tueir future home in Lexingroo, accompanied as far as Chi- cago by a large number of their fnendsand well- wishers. 3ACODUS—CURRY. Last Thuradsy evepiog were married Mr. Jud- son A. Jacobus aud Miss Kitty M. Cucry at ihe residenca of the bridé's mothor on the corner of Indiaua avenue and Thirtv-tirst atreet. The cotemony was performed by the Rev. AL M. Parknarat, pastor of the dMichigan Avenue M. E. Church, und was witnessed by about forty guests. The presents consisted of seveial sets and pieces 1n gold and silver, besides otber arti- cles useful aud substantial. NOTES. Last Thursday evening Miss Anoa M. Cono- tess aud Mr. A. M. Green were married at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 1502 Indi- &ua avenue, Next Wedoesday eveniug will occur the wed- Ging of Mics Mary Snelt and Mr. Albait J. Stone, proprietor of thie Bishop Court Hotel, at the residence of Mr. A, J. Suell, No. 425 West fYash- ington street. —— 2 PARTIES AND SOCIABLES, CHINA WEDDING. Lzat Monday evening was celebrated the twen- tieth marringe anoiversary of Mr. and Mre, George I. Harding at their residence, No. 1184 Indiana avenue. About 200 guests were present. ‘The house was brilliantly illaminated and adorned with floral de- vices, Mr. Jobn A. Hand furnished the music for such as cbose to while away the evenicg in dancing. Tho supper-table was ar- ranged by Kinsley with more than ordinary taste. In the ceutre was o large epergne flled wish choice flowers, while on sither band were emall- er standa laden with fraits and nats. Among the guests were Mr.and Mrs. Walter L. Peck, Miss Blanche Bryant, 3lr. and AMre. Fernaudo Joves, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dupee, Miss Annie Wells, Mr.and Mrs. Charles Reed, Mr. aod Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Kate N. Doggett, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Shorey, Miss Hayward. Mr. and Mis. Muarry Nelson, Col. and Mrs. Pierce, alr, and Mre. Charles Hitehcock. and othors. CRYSTAL WEDDING. Mr. and Mre. Samuel Pike celebrated their crystal wodding last Friday evening at their residence, No. 261 Eils avenue, Oskland. A large pumber of guests wero present, Among whom were Mr. end Mrs. Frank Ruffen, Mr. and Mra. Jobn W. Rumeey, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Warner, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Smith, Mr. avd Mra. Heury Russell! Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rumsey, Mrs. Sudley, Miea Ella Pratt, Mrs. Wilism Hayden, Mrs. Silas F. Wright, Mr. Charles Woodruff. Somo very Handsome gifts were made, and regrets, acoompanied with tokens of esteem.were received from Mr. and Mrs, H. Warfield, Mr. aod Mre.N. C. Draper, and others. Pound's orchestra was in sttendance, and the evening Wa8 onjoyably spent in danaing. PAPER BOCIABLE- The Iadies of the Firat Baptist Church bave, arranged for & pagel sociable to be held at the charch pariors, on the corner of Park avenueand Thirty-first street, Thuredsy eveniog. The price of admission will be 3 pounds of news- Papers or magazines, or a_money-squivalent of 10 ceats. Coffee, cakes, eic.. will be served, and the public in general is invited. MOTRER GOOSE. The parlors of Trinity M. E. Church were crowded Thuraday evening at the novel ester- tainment given by the younger members of the Church Bociety, in which the different characters told abont in the fanuliar Mother Goase Melo- diss were sptly represented. Tho costumes of | day evening at the club houae, corner of Michi- ! gun avenne and Thirtesu:n street. &Ee children wero very ap; priate, and their an- tics convulsed the audiencs witt Lnghter. INFGRMAL PARTY. Last Wednesdsy eveoning Mr. and Mrs, James Barrell raceived a few of their friends and ns: at their new residercs, No. 1079 Miciiesn avenue. Abous thirty couples were pressnt, and the evening was spent in dancng. SURPRISE PARTIEN, A pleasant euwrprise was tendered to Miss Frances G. Matthews Fridav nignt Isst at her residence, No. 758 Ewing street. Atont seventy i::s;:fluumhlad, and quite an enjoyabie tima bu! of The West End Social Club gave & surprise- party to Mr. W. H. Moore at his reeidence, No. 1072 West VanBuren street, Iast Friday evening, Friday eveming a surprise party was mven to Miss Annfe Gaidner at her residence No. 72 Wabash aveoue. About thitty guests wore present, snd passed the evening in dancing, the music being farnished by Fitzgeraid's orcuiestrs, NOTES. A large party will be given Thursday evenin by Mrs. Tgompaon &3 ber residence Ng. 60 Culu’f met svenme. About 600 invitations have been 188ued. A pleasant party was at the residence of Mr. Indiana aveoue, present. Mr. and Mrs. William Niemeer celebrated the twenty-5fth anniversary of their wedding Tues- day evening at Foltz’s Hall. A number of p;euanm were made by the friends in attend- ance. ‘Tho entertainment this week, Wednesday, of the Mite Society of St. Paul's Churcb, Hyde Park, wll consist of music and danciog st Flood's Hall. Tickets of admission can be ob- tained of the President, Miss Norwood, or of the Treasurer, Miss Allison, A children's party was given ac the residenco of Gen. J. L. Thomrson, No. 847 Indiana ave- Due, in bonor of the smxth birthday of Master Loveratt Thompeou. About sixty children wers present, and pleasantly passed the evening in dancing and other amusements. , ——— CLUB PARTIES, ELLIS PABK CLUB. The Ellis Park Club gava thewr first party at Carr's Scuth-Side Hall Tharsday evening. The Club eocmed o be especially favored by the weather, a5 it was one of the mast delightful eveniogs of lhe season. An atiractive pro- gramme was provided, consisting of fourteen oelections. The attendance was good, and all entered fally into the enjoyiucnt of tue oc- given Thursday sveniog V. H. Burnet, No. 1094 About fifey couples were, o th in, I of C. cal VWoman's Foreign Missionary ref to {_};ma;on. gave Thursday evening at the resi Keeaay, to Which tho et e Frogramme included charad music, and declamations, a1l befn;hi' bl creditable manner, Gable, Winter, ters Keeney nod Browsuer. were married Thurs jav pas residence, Thursday afternoon, by the Indeg Mrs. Hamline has been President vears. 3ia. Humlioo was taen compl 8orprise when her frionds poured into her pan. Jors in such numbers. and selcomed thom beartily. enjoymant of the occasion emotivn. Among those who were able unito io thia weli-morited tiibnte ta 3 consistent and long hre of t 03pact #90m 10 go ta San Beraarding, Cyli. party on th irthiday, 1 fornia. - Mrs. C. B. Farvell g'ves Inst. 10 honor of 31133 Anna's by 3 Thmlhlu of the By ovening with an 1nterested sod; :limfif'" and :hu&:er&;o witness “mlndmm u ibition nuder the dis g aob uuder cection of My, VANSTOR, Soclal Clab was wll fiileg sciopti Beaer. Cinb asssmoled at the raaidsnos Coarles E. Browne last week, ana will mep: 2y the house of Juage Adams to-morrow Soazk Evansion seems to have ll:ie:'lu::lndkd. start in social alfairs, no leas than having‘oocnnudu gumg the - Barton's Monday evening we aud enjoyed by all 4 ot Hell ity four eccia| week. That Ml\.?-, lsd prasent. Mr. and Mrs. 8. B. Lamkin entertaigeq A bum- ber of friendaat tasir Thursday evoning. - The s s 07 Fetidence ome to all concerped. 'air Was a0 enjoyably Peoples’ Sociat Club,” o ome of its plessant u.as.‘:n‘fi The “Young old folis ™ were javireq, cavsoiily the charadey : 2inily the chary nzs, which were paticipatsd in"b:v Ea‘:n: Brewster, and Doy, aad 1es A party { the East Siders mo: Friday at thg revidencs of G. C. Breed, Bonth Fvanston, oy spent a BAPPY evening in reading aud sipgs 2. Mra. W. Voso read u sclecting {rom ** The Minister's Wooing,” aod Mra, G mon rond n ghort selection entitled & Tingy Day,” both of which were well rengered. ‘Ibe next entertainment of the South Erag. ston Literary and Social Society wil Alonday evening, o ke plice hen Miss Henrioita 3 , e readings bofore the Somers Mr. Daniel 8. Smita aod Miss Etta W, Dark ovening by the - Noves, at bia residence. FRim notable social event was tho surprise tendered to Mrs. Bishop Hawline, .’fi?} Chicago, will unected wich the Nortwestern Branch of the Saciety, of which {nr man; o but rac '™ warmty Wik the social wera interming] Dr. Fosler, end ar.nfrf Hamiizo responded wich desy e marks by Eider Crams, winch Mrs. Christiau usefulucss were tng casion. following: The Rev. and Mrs. Eooper Crems, Among those present were Mr.and 3frs. Ad- | Batavia; dIrs. Dr. Dandy, the Rer. Mr. and M ame, M. and 3fra. Bryant, Mr. and Mru. Cress- | Wiliog. Mre. W. . Bost, Al-x. G. C. Cook, Mra, well, Mr. and 3 = % Dr. Danforth, the Rev. and Ars. L. H. Man , Mr. and Mis. G. C. Fry, Mr. and Mrs. T. tio, the Rev. anl Mra. W. A. Spen Sherwood. 3Ir. sud dlts. T. C. ke, Mr. and | Rey. and dlrm, Whitehess, Chieniss Sl Mss. E. ML Hoston, 3lrs. Belding, ra. Gil- | and 3liss Hitchoock, Cincianati; Dr. Damiels: more, Mrs. H. B. Bosington, Miss Pardy, Dr. and Mrs. Raymard, Dr. aod Mrs. Bannister, Mizs Colby, Miss Dora Berry, Miss Annie Hod- | DF: 30d Mrs. Hemenway, Dr. and Mre. Trade, son, Miss' Mamio Siltt, lies Msy Rew, Miss | Jro: §- 5o paiier yiioyy fy B Quel Stevens, Miss Osgood, iiss Soule, Miss Fara- | Mis. . P. Dradom M ol ham, and Mizs Jennie Eaton, of Syracase, N. Y., }Vyl;kcfl. "Tdn- dD)'x er.c -‘;xl'. nflnlm. A.B i =y 5. B, | Jackeon, Nir. a0d Mra. L. C. Piiner, Dr. sed. Hown, W, /G; Purty B-P.Buctinac, A, B. | eNen BE AR aln L O Rives b T Sawser, J. Y. Oliver, Thomas Gopeland, L. N. Walb, C.A. Bryant, A, L. Bodle, J. J. Shibley, W. H. Ried, J. . Oliver, J. N. Buchauan, E. F. Hensbaw, . P. Murray, sud J. L. Beovett, The sacond party of the series will bo given Thursday evening, Nov. 5. IVANHOE CLUB. Tho third party of this select organization waa @ven Thuraday eveving st the residence of Alr. und rs, Bassett, No. 133 South _3lorgsn streat. The amplo parlors wern iilled with guests. Tho Dext purty will bo held az blrs. Rathbone's, No. 609 West Ven Raren street, Thankegiving eveuing. Wi ORIENTAL CONSIATORY. The first of the series of sociables to be givan by Oriental Soveraign Cons:storv oceurred at the Asylum, No. 82 Monroe street, last Thursday evoning. The room was finely decorated with evergreens and flowers. Abunt 100 cuaples wera present, snd they enjoyed themsclves in danc. ing, the masic beiog furoisbed by the Light Guard Baud. The uext party will occur Dec. 9. MINOR MENTIOS, The Kenwood Informal Ciub held their first meeting Thursday evening at the residencs of Mre, Van H. Higgins., Tue second party of tho Pall Mall Clab oc- curred Fridav eveoing at the WoodruZ 1ouse, and was largely attended. ‘Te third party of the Namcless Club waa at- tended by sbout forty cou.lea last Welcesday evening at St. John's Hall. The Staudard Club gave s social party Wednes- col of h The Yeet End Club met Friday evening at the redidence of Misa Gregg, No. 17 Shaldon street. Ths evecing was enlivened by an ama- teur thestrical performance, and the msmal amouat of dancing. ANNOUNCEMENTS. A dancing party will bo given at Martine's Taursdey evening for the benazfit of the Haif- Orphan Asvlum. *Qur Club,” the fasbionable organization of Ashland avenus, will meet Wednesdsy eveniog at the rosicence of Judge Rogers, No. 162 Ash- laud avenue. The first of a series of receptions to be given ov Prof. Bouruique will bo givew at his academy, on Thircy-fourth street, Wednesday evening. g ok SUBURSAN. DANVILLE. Special Correspondence of The Chicago Tribune. Dasviire, Iil, Nov. 12.—One of tis most noteworthy and happy events that has hsppened within the memory ot the oldest 1ohabitant oc- curred at Georgetown, 10 Vermillion Connt, Tuesday eveming, Nov. 9. It wes the marriage of Jonah M, Dayis, one of the most prominent business men of this county, and a leading wer- chant and honored aitizen of Ridge Farm, one of the most lively and thriving villages of tho State, with Ella B, Jenkins, of Georgetown, a most estimable und bighly educated yoang lady, and daughter of Benjamin aod Fren- ces C. Jenkine, the Ilaiter a promi- nent mimster of tho Society of Friends. The marriage wassolemnized at Friends' Church, by the Rev. Robert M. Douglass, of Kokomo, 1ad., in che presence of a host of friends. The first groomsman was W. H. Davis, of Chicago; Brst bridesmaid, digs Mattie E. Jenkins, sister of the bride ; second groomsman, En Jenkins, of Ouarge, Ill. ; cecond bridesmaid, Miss Mattie Gearge, of Bioomington, Il The bride and her attondaats were elegautly snd appropriately dresged. Amoug the gucsts were noticed Mr. end 3lra. A. Ebbivghiouse, of Wabash, Tnd.: Sarah 1. Histy, of Altnsea;alis, Miun. ; the Hon. R. H. Davis and wife, of Ridge Farm, [l ; Prof, Taylor and wife, Danville, 1il. ; Mites Katie Daviisdn, Plainficid, Ind.; Miss Liihe Nelson, i Miss Mar; Hadley, Bloom:ngdale, Jenuie Joues, Ro 2. Il ; Prof, . H. Devis, of Caica Coi. Foster, of Ridge Farm, Lk ; Miss Leavitt, Kankakee,' [iL; Dr. Mendeohall and wite, E.Haworth and wife, Benjomin Canaday, Miss Olive Newlin, Misa Auna Hornids, Mr, Holloway, Gen. Taylor, Mr. Barley, Alr. 3L Mills, 3fr. Richie and wifo, Mr. Lockett aod wife, 3r. E. Henderson, Misa Eila gnwonb. r. Z. Moiris a0d wife, aud Ar. Milton arka. Tollowing the martiage ceremony a grand re- ception was given at tho house of the bride’s pa- rents from 7 to9 o'cloc, sfter which a fine and bountiful repast was served, much o ihe de- light of an appraciative guess, Maoy were the coogratulations extendod to the hoppy paur, and the entertainment of mueic, song, and social converee continued until & late hoar, tie bridal party taking their departure on the early train for un extensive tour amoug the Eastern citios. Taken all in all, it was & mos: plesant affair. Canvos. LAEE FORESY. Among the many musics! soirees that Capt. and 31rs. Sabio bave kindls given to the peopisof this village, that of last Friday eveniog was one to be particularly remembered. Dr. George T. B m th 4 P m do an by Ch that, while choirs are not willingly coufined o the old tunes, but naturally desire” to muke use of their higher musical powers, stiil the members of the church should join in the sisgin; part of their worship; hence this boo can have all the tnils, and quavers, and semi- tion follow in the ‘Ehis. if executed as it was last Friday evening, s perfectly besutifal. The solo parts were anng by Cape. and Mrs. Babin, thewr wondarfully the chorus the fine and well-trained voices of the Academy Gles Club and the young ladies of the Seminary, wero distinguished. Some of tho lesa caltivated part of the sudience sumetimes {ailed in time; bat there are 8pats on the sun— othing is absolataly perfect. :hzrunnot be traced to reliable 1aformation. Misses Williams, have left for Iaster are ab the Paimer Houae for tho nresent, 85 & the ‘*Choirand Congregation,” in which the choir uavers of ecientific muaic, and the congrega- ood and sweet nldgu:gcu. aod Dr. Root and Mies They were ali in good voice, and “Prase ye the Lord" was ‘Then in well sanug. i Tnere are ramors of more weddings here, bat | by Eay and family aud Mr., Mrs., and the e winter. The A Haag, Miss Soule, Alr. Niaa Luat, lur,aud Krauz sang *Di same course Hall, on * The Ascent of ont Biage.” ' The second party passed off to the delight » iarga and appreciative andienco, many Tesidents of tius city and Rivereids. - AURORA. The opening party of the Opera-House club was given Friday evening. and was Iargelv st tended by the best peoole of that lively GENETA. The Eight 0'Clock Cinb held its the season Jast evening intheschool was & large attendance, comprising gussts {rom Geneva, Batavia. §t. Charles, aod other bonng towns, The music was ft Fitzgerald, of Chicago. There are now on exhibition at Kaoedlar's, Fifth avenue aad Twenty—second stcest, New York, among other recent impmtl,:ilm after their day's Iabor. 18 one of the grestest rartias on ocean ; a Spanish scene, by Viker s 4 Meissonier. aud & Zamscais. Je, Ar. and Mra. O. Luat, Mias AMivs Buuio Loweil, Mra J, P, illard, Mrs. Deering, and other remdoats of Evanston. The weoden wedding of the Rev. Mr, and Mrs, E.N. Packard, of the Coogregatioral Chareh; was celebrated at ths residence of J, M. Wil iams, Wednesday, the worthy pastor and big wife being completely takea by surpr.se by their parishioners, envare in nolimited quan ines. who overwhelmed them with wood- ‘The Univeraity utude:ts gavo one of the hest entertainmen:s of the sc3son at the First Mathe odist Church Friday evening, beforo a large au- dience, Dr. Matcy premdug. opened mth a quariotte by Pomeroy, and Messrs. 0. H. Morwin and W. 8, Afattherw. “*QOut of the Fire”; {-Uethinks I Do not Love Him”; 3Ir. John XKrantz resd Nasby's ** Havnoh Jage” with good effect; Mr, derwin eang ‘‘Auf \Viederschen® boantifully, and Misa Carrie Kenmcott resd xnolte or lezs of * David Copperfield” remarkably well, and, 88 usual, was recalled by an imperati The procesdin Aisses Scast usdI Mr. F. M, Biistol read Carlton's Miss E!la Prindle suog ALr. t. A. Caoper performed » pisno sols, en- re. Mr. Bristol read “Words and Taeir Uses. by a Mystified Quaker,” to the comnleta satistachon the audience. Mesars, Matthow, Tay- Wacht aw Rhein,” an e entertainment was transformed into a ble. It was cortainly & marked success in evary particular. “The next entertainment in the Ludies Les- ture Coirde takes placo in the Firat Methodist Chureh Tuesday eveving, aud will consist of readings by Mre. Slaytcn and music by the aney Quartette Prof. Alexander Winchell will lectare in tha ‘Thursday evenmnz, as Jenningy 0iX PARE. of the Union Cl1b was given Temperance Hote! Tharsday evening. Taa sittendanco was not as largs as atthe previomn party, bus the evening was an enjoyablo ove. “The musiciana of the evaniog were Mr. Lomis LaPetre, of Chicago, with several assistanta, Among those 1n_sttandance wers Mr, and Mra Done, Mr. and Mra. Nash, Mr. and Mrs. King, Jir. and Mre. Rogers, Mr. and hirs. Esmay, Mr. and Mrs. Gurley, Mr. and Mrs. Willism Owen, AMr. acd Mrs. Zimmermau. Mr. and Mra. Eziary, o Misses Perry, Brown, and logram, Miss Case, liss Yoang, idiss McDougall, Miss Bliss, Miss Meacham, of Chicago, 3fira Currier snd Mies Mitls, and Messs. Chicago, Blise, B a, Cass, and Hard. 3r. and irs. A. V. Shatfer gavs a delightfal muosical gowres Friday evening, complimentary to 3lss Avtomette Fools, of Aastin. Ths it~ strumentai and vocal music furnj enjoyable evecing's entartainment. the last two hours of whicn were devoted to terpsichoresa delights. Among those in attendance were the Hou. and Mrs. George F. Foster. 3r. sod Mrs, Shaffer, Slr. and Mrs. Charles Wetsh, Mr, aod Mrs. B. Frank TFoeter, Mrs. Jamea Whitaker, Englewood ; Miss Poale, Mips Conwell, Mr. Fos- ter, and Misy Niles, Cash, Iogram, of od & modt Hurd. WEHEATON, The prominent event of socis} intersst that has occurred recoutly was a crystal vrzd‘flhiz given to Mr. and Mrs. O. D, Barnes, by mother, Mrs, C. M. Barues, and mister, Mrs. Moore. it being the fifteeuth anniversary of their watriay Tao WWheston Cornet Band during the evering Rave the party & gerenade, which wa3 very e Joyable, and the elaborute collation sarved the guests was demolished with a rehsh. Msoy baodsome presenis of crvstal aud queonsFard were received, but nsthinz was more admired than a handsome gold Llgin watch tfrom the wmother of the groom. lany friends from Chi- cago and Elgin wero proseut. v ALis. Barnes was attired in hor wedding robes, wear.ng tuein just as they wero made fftsen vears 0. Sie alno had v a head-dreas of bair made and presented by tue saung lady-students of Wheatou College, where sbe way lady prince al, containing a lock of hair from every siudest the coilege. 'Lho fol:owiug friends were the uora of haodsome gifee: Mr. and lrs, 8. 3 Moore, Chicago; Mr. and Mrw. OrlnndpDnrld- 203, of Elein s Alr. and Mrs. W, K. Gaild, dre. A D. Reed, 3ir. and Mrs, J, M. Chapman, Mr. d ilrs. L. Pratt, Mr. and Mrs, J. E. Bluok, iz, a0d Mrs. H. B. Hills, Mr.and Mrs. H. C. Kelsey, 3r. and lirs. J. and Mrs. E. Mr. and Alrs, An entertainment tuok place Friday evenidg, at Millard & Decker's Hall, at Lawadale, gires R. Smith, Ars. Prudden, Mr. ghnxs'th, Mr. and Alrs. Caroy, 323 LAWNDALE- the Cawndale Presbyterian Society, w proved to be a great succesa. The hall was gsyly decorated with flagaof different oations. 1be stage arrangements were of model construction, the credit of which belonga largely [ arles N. Elphiche. The whole sutertsinmead satisfaction of » Root and Miss Fannie Root, of Chics, were there, The Doctor hes bees for two yoars pre- gha Opsu{flu_ua s crowded, not un::d on m paring & book mtex{:ded toimprove choreh music, [ Goor "but in " the gallones, and toere is room for 1t. £i8 ides bas beon, ey, T, eue o e '“': succeasfal which has ever occucred in the towi Mr. John A. Hand, the well-known b Chicago, had been “Pg.d to faruish the mosis, and, under his_ekill _ the dancsg assed off to the entire eatisfaction of oveT- Eody concerned. Tbe next party will Thanksgiving everung. musician of ul guidance, the Do gives e 0 pictres, which have been sold to o ‘.‘E"Jm.n in that aty for 350,000, The largess, ants rostizg Jules Bretoa, i3 a ;m:: :’!th::“ this side of the Geroma,.