Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 5, 1875, Page 5

SOCIAL SCIENCE. U Besume of Banquets, s Parties, Sociables, Ete. Ao ki @hat the Churches Are Doing in a Worldly Way. golden Wedding and a Few _ gippler Ones---Unions of tke Fature. fioh Parties, and the Ladies and Geatlemen Who Danced at Them, plessant Birthdey Sur- prise-Party at Lake Forest. gther Suburban Entertainments. PARTIES AND SOCIABLES. GESTRAL BSVIEW. ve principal feature of the pist week has pecniin Jack of any featurea. Aside from the club meetings, there has been little or going on in society,—certainly nothing oothing {hat esooot bo adequately described 1n a very pelines. A golden wedding, presenting some guretive points, served to vary the otherwise week. How far church eniartsin- paots come withia the province of society is & qeston which is still devacable, and whuch ia ot iksly to be decided. They have been here- wiore classed with other society nevs, and in tho present dutl state of social amusemeats they 815 very conveniently. As wilt be seen below, (his class of entartainment is in a thriving con- §T. ANDREW'S ANNUAL BANQUET. The thirtieth anniversary of St. Andrew’s Bo- ety was celebrated 1sst Tuesdsy evening at the herman Honss by & grand baoquet. ‘The din- Iog-hall was approprately arranged for the occa- sion. The oational colors of Great Britain and the United States, with portraits of *Robbie™ Porck and Walter Beott, and of the traditional £t Avdrew himself, orosmented the walls, rigsof beather drooped gracefully from the chandahiers, and the tables blossomed with pots of rare and beaatifal exotice and basketa of ex- quisita native fowers. Among the guests wers Gen. McArthur, ayor Colvin, Gen. Sheridan, Gea. Forsythe, A. Bocth, the Hon. J. D. Ward, Alexander Kirk- wood, Jamee Tsylor, J. R. Valeotive, C. Jordan, Robest Hervev, Judge Forrester, 8. McKichen, Bedmood Prindivilie, J. C. Rankin, Alexander Cartiv, J. Barron, D. Cameron, Alezander Thompsco, Peter Dovine. Harvey Pulling, George Anderson, W. McNsoght, M. Camrey (Freoch Cousal), William Dale, Col. Jamos, P. E. Devernet, William Stewart, M. Gooch (Pres- et of Bt. George's), Capt. Bell, Judge Brad- well, Andrew Phillips, B. Van Zaot, J. Lorri- mer, Jmes Warrack (British Consul), Andiew Walisoe, George Anderson, and J. S. Carlyle. The supper was superb. Foilowing is & pro- gramme of the toasts and rexponsss : TOASTS BY THE PHENIDENT, 1, “The Day and A’ Wha Houor It¥ Band—* The Bu Bells of Sootlsnd.” St e et B = e the Queen.” 3umes ‘m B.V.C. i 3, ** Tho Preident of the United States.” Band— Bl Cobomatin,* Responded to by the Hon.J. B. 4, * The Biate and City of Our Adoption.” Band— The Land of the West.” Response Ly Mayor Colvin. & “Kay Care and Trotble Ne'er Fuse, but Mirth w04 Joy be wi' s a'." Band—* Scotch Medley.” ‘Baciistion—* Tam O’Shanter,” | y G orge Andersan. TOASTS BY THR VICK-PI ES DENT. 1, %The Poets end Poatryof 5 otl .ud,” Band—*Ye Pehiand Brase.” Response by A.esander Exrkland. 4, «The Heroes of Scotlaud.” > by Dr, Thom=s Jonnston. 3.%Qur Countrymen throughout the World." Band, Resjonse by Rovert Hervey. L “The Army and Nuvy of the United States” Broo—¢ Star Spengled Banner.” Song—* Bed, White, mé Bloe.” Res;onse by Lieut-Gen. ¥bil Sheridan. 7O.STY BT THE AECOND VICK-PRRSD: EXT 1 “The Bench end the Bar.” Band— Rogue's ¥ereh ™ Response by the Hon. J. G. Bogers snd R E. Forrester. < 3, % Tho Land o’ Cukes and the Land We Live in.* Pand— Ny Love, She's but 2 Lossie Yet,” and ¢ Yao- Ime Dooc 12, Beaponss by Col. Wiliam James, L %0ur Bister Bodeues” ~Band—* Natiomal An® Bespouss by ropresentatives. TOASTS FROM MEMBERS. 1 “The Trade and Commezce of the Northwest® by Wiliam Stewart, Band—"*To the West,” %z Beeponse by Charlos Randolph. 2 “Tus Press.” Proposed by J, £, Oarlyle. Re- I."Tbi'em‘?:‘.‘d m"‘mby J. B. Valentina, T Rasponee by CEXTENNIAL TEA-PARTT. The ladies of the congrezation of Christ Cureh will give & Centennial tes party in the fimm: jarlors Wednesday and Thersday even- ge It will do remembered that last vear thess eame ladien insugurated the Martha Wash- ington tes-pa:tiss, which proved so attractive to 040 in attendance. On this occasion the thir- tsn original States will be represented by Dadies dressed in appropriate costumes sud sur- tomded by various aevices of their respective Bates in the booins where they preside. Tbe oational colors, with the cost-of-arms of each Biale, will bs displayed in these bootbs, to- fetber with the distinctive products of each lo- altr, No pains nor expense bave been spared % render (his entertsinment eveo uiure atiract- it than thoss which have preceded it. It is o fo et s o o be vem o favorie icles to ven to favorite Mfi“‘»m ;('hn em_exmmzngt‘:n&be -:dnl 3 a0d ¢ (1] Lol Eanatle ’mme:upnam ‘witbou obj PARLOB ENTERTAINMENT, The young peopls of Trinity AL E. Church Bive un enterrainment one eveniog last week at readeuce of Mr. C. . Cuibertson, on €alu- Rt aveune. There was dan: FART IL “Yef on Parle Praucais.” Rattan, Mr. Ravmond T, Eddy HatCeld “Miss Lucy Culbertson e Mary il < Mise Ware SURPRIEE PABTY. J‘fll’knmhy evening & surprise was given Miss Clara Goon, 8¢ the residence of her , Dr. Moses Guan, No. 49 Calumst avenue. the guests were Ar. and Mra. W. V. ‘.k"fl‘ Mr. and Mrs. Charlea Bregs. Mies Ninah ures. Misa Jenoie Coolbaughb, Aliss Blanche Mise Marian Carter, Miss Floreoce h! m!'& Miss Batty Oarter, Miss Groverman, Miss ‘.’-l.numood. hiss Lottie Sharp, Miss- Ao sy and Miss Hubbard of New York. Alesars, .""M.L Comes, Pecx, Asay, Adut, m :‘flg”' Grofl, Goddard, Emerson, NUSICAL ENTERTS 13 8T selec: and plessant party waa gived Drghondar evening at tho residonce of Mr. 8. Hand's i No. 831 Michigan svenue. r been obtatned forthe occasion. ‘xx‘fl’flmflo solo by Mr. Eicheim, & cornet solo . Cailie, and a fiute 8010 by Mr. Bears wore Py of tbe entertsinment. The accompani= iy “: the fluts solo and the corpet s0lo was by e'lnfl Cobb, of Cobb's Library, so sma- Bosmall skill. Mr. 8.D. Kimbark, in of the evening, favored Lhe guest which was received applauso. BLOOXINGTON SOCIETT. Party was given last Thursday even- of Gen. A. Gridley, I the or of bis NOTES. Mrs, J. ¥ Douglas gsve & large children’s party Friday evening at her residence, No. 297 Erie streot. Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Jones en- tertzined a largs company of younz people at their beautiful residence, No. 78 Calumet ave- nue, The party was given for their daughter. QOvor sixty guests were present, music being farnished by Hand. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. S. P. Walker entertained a select number of frisnds at their reuidence, No. 19 Centre avenue. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. H. O. Stone gavs large children’s party in boror of the birthday of har little daughter, Miss Altie. The second of the series of Unity Church socinbles, held at the residencs of Mr. Heory . Thompson, No. 817 Chicago avenue, last Tuos- dsy eveniog, was & very enjoyabie entertain- meunt. A dramatic entertainment was given last Wednesday eveniog io tho parlors of the Third Unitarian Church, corner of onroe and streats. Thoro was a large attendance. COMING EVENTS, 2 All-Ssints’ grand holiday social, with. music and supper, is annonnced t0 tako place at Grow's Opers-Hatl, No. 517 West Madison street, Dec. 14 The third of theconversations at the parlors of tho Third Unitarian Church, corner of Moanros and Laflin streets, will be given by Mrs. Leon- owens on * Buddhs and Buddkism:” next Sun- day evening. The Ladics’ Aid Society of the Third Unitarisn Church will give one of their deliglitful parties af the residence of Mr. J. Van Inwagen, No. 150 Warren evenuno, Friday evening. On Fridav, evening Dec. 10, a parlor concert ‘under the direction of Mrs. Louis Falk mill be given at the residence of Afrs. D. B. Garduer, 624 West Washington street, for tho beoefit of the Union Park Congregationai Cburch. The attraction wll be: the Blaney Quartotte, Mr. and Mrs, Louis Falk, Mies Nellie Whize. eloca- tionist, Miss Kate Skeer, AMr. John MoWade, 204 J. Singer. 5 The Young Ladies' Society of the First Pres- brterian Charch will hold tbeir asnual fair in the lecture-room snd parlor of the church, cor- ner of Indiana svenue and Twenty-first street, ‘fhursday and Friday cvenings. Autuma leaves, ferns, Florentine flower-gitls, Borreuto carv- ioe, fancy and ueefal articles, and refresh- ments, are 8ome of the attractions offered. e s 0y MATRIMONIAL. GOLDEN WEDDING. The fiftieth anniversary of the weiding of Capt. and Mrs. William R. Hoodless was cele- brated Inst Wednesday evening at the Atherlon House, on Wabash avenue. Over 200 guests wers present. Details of the affair were pub- lished in Thursday's TRIBUNE, COLE—HOKNDLY. Last Wednesday evening, at the residence of Mr. Robert Wright, No. 437 West Washington street, wers married Miss Elezoor Hondly sad Mr. Sylvester Cole, of the real-cetate firm of E. C. Cole & Co. The Rov. E.P. Goodwin per- formed the ceremony in the presence of a very fow friends and relatives. After a supper from Eckhardt's the couple left on a bridal tour to Michigan, MINOB MENTION. The wedding of Mr. Azron Shubart to Mied Theresa Movndle was celebrated at tho residet co of the bnde's parenta, No. 636 Wabash avenue, Tuesday evening. Thea silver weddiog of Mr. and Mra. T. T. For- long was made the occasion of a surprise paity Dby numerous friends 1n the vicinity of tbeir rea- idence, No, 1415 Wabash avouus, lest Monday eventng. ® ANNOUNCENENTS. Miss Bicafo:d, dsughter of The marriage of will be coicbrated 1huradey Mr. R. [C Bickford, renta, No. 636 West Washivglon sireet. The marriage of the Rev.James F. McClel- land, former psstor of the Wabash Avenue Methodist Charch, with Miss Mary, danghter of the BEcv. Dr. L. 3L Vincent, is aopounced to take placo Wednesdsy, Dec. 15, at balf-paat 4 o'clock, as the Washington Strest Chureh, Pough- keepsie, N. Y., the home of the bride. Some time duriog the laitor part of January wilt ocour the wedding of Mies Lizzie Downer and Mr. J. C. McCo:q. zeal-estaie dealer. Next Thumday at Cifton_Spnugs, N. Y., will be marmiea Mi-s Addie W. Yager, of that place, to Mr. B. J. Stearns, son of 31, C. Btearus, Eugq., of 8O —— CLUB DANCES. TOE SBOUTH END. The fourth party of the serce given by this avenue, Thursday evening. The attendance wasa large, among those present being Mr. and | Mrs. M. C. Baldwin, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Lom- Lard, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Heath, Mr. and Mra. G. E. Nichols, Mr. and Mra. F. E. Barnard, Mr. and Mrs. F. Churoh, Mr. aud Mre. Gecrge Clapp, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Tyler, Mr. sud Mrs. 8. C. Clark, Mr. snd Mrs. W. E. Manniog, Mr. and Mis. Taylor, Mr. sad Mrs. Abuer Smith, Mr. snd Mrs. Smith Sherwood, Mrs.W.E. Spenoes, Mrs. B. P. Moulton, the Misges Wilsons, Barney, Ella Pratt, Alie Harmog, Mary Remmer, Dodson, Montgomery, Hammond, Church, Mesars. W. L. Pierce, C. \V. Merriam, J.C. Harmon, Wilson Goold Manning, N. Wall, T. W. Bradbury, Pollay, aod Ligare. PRAIRIE AVENUE OLUB. The Prairie Avenue Club beld the firstof & meries of ten parties last Monday evening at Bournique's Hall, Twenty-fourth strest. About forty couples of the former members were pres- ant. It is the mtention of the Club to limit the membership to fifty conples, and to bs rather exclusive in charscter, admitting none but sub- scribers. These parties will be beld every Moo~ dsy evening, and the services of Prof. Bour- pique have been engaged to give instruction from8to 8. CLUB. The sscond assembly of tais Club passed off 1ast Tuesday evening in a very succeasful man- per. All of its members were presont and sev- eial visitors, Dotioeable smong whom were Mr. xnd: Mrs. Maocel Talcott, Mr. and Mrs. Huyek, Mr. sod Mis. George Higeins, §ir. and Mrs. Greeo, 3ir. and Mrs. Batfour, Alr. and Mrs, A, E. Clatk, Mc. aod shis. Jawes BSoper, Mr. and Mrs. J. Loomis, Mr. and Mre. E. Loomis, Alr. and Bra. O. W. Nesb, Ar. snd Mrs. Brrunt, Mr. and Mrs. Mover, the Misses Waite, Newall, Beed, Drake, Hall, Chapin, Walker, Bal- four, Fragier, Frost, and Measrs. Morrizon, Den- s, Clark, Rollins, Higgios, Main, snd others. The pext party. s bal masque, will_occur Tues- day evening, Duc. 14, at Carr’s Academy. | BRIEF ITEME. The second party of the Lakeside Club took piaca Friday evening at Prof. Bournique'a hall, Twenty-fourth atrees. P “The second of Prof. Bournique's receptions was held at bis hall, on Twenty-fourth street, last Wednesdsy eveniug. About 200 wero pres- ont. ‘The Union Park Club gave a dramatic and mnsical ep:ertainment last Monday evauing at The residense of Ar. G, B. Gritlin, No. 646 Weut Adams streot. ‘The Washington'Street Club met Thursday ovening at Mra. Taylors, No. 33 West Waabuug- ton street. = The Bon Ami Club met last Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. I 8. Hall No. 625 West \Washinpton etreet, There were readings, musio, and dancing. N ‘The second party of the Bric-a-Brac Club was given at the residenco of Mr. snd M. E. A, Kimball, No. 44 Loomis street. Alusic, dancing, sud » supper from Eckbardt's, added to the pleasures of the evening. A “Qur Clob” met last Wednesdsy evening at the Hon. J. D. Ward’s residence, No. 186 Ash- laod avenge. The music wes excellent, pemogi furnished by Hand’s orchestra, Mr. Eichhein, the Beethoven Society, s member of the arches~ tra, made & particulsrly good impression by bis renderings on the vicloncelio. . FUTTRE MEBTINGS. . “The Farrsgus Boat Club mll give dramatio ‘entertainmens at Standard Hall on the 20th inst. The Pali Mall Club will give their next party Friday evening, Chalmers, Esq., at the resigence of Thomas No. 874 West Monroe strest, The Ivanhoo Club wil mest Thursday evenio) at the residence of Mrs. J. W. Holden, No. Centre svenué. The Avenue Social Club will give their first utlivan’s Hall, party Wednesasy evaning st Twenty-gecond streot. The next paity of the Ellis Patk Club will be held Thursdsy evening at Oarr's Hall. The Forrest Avenue Informal Club will meet Dee, 10 at the residence of Mrs. Lancaster, No. 885 Wabash avenue. The pastoral drama, ** Dezs,” will be rendered by the Chicago Barge Qlub a¢ Btandard Hall Tuesday evesing. O to the death of Mr. George F. Arms, of La Favorite Assemblies, the nlar party of the series did not take place reg! Iast week, but s postpoued until Monday éven- ing, Dis. wiid 3, and be piten &t Mastins'y at 6 o'clock, at the residencs of the bride's pa- | club wes held at Carr’s Hall, Cottage Grove | THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, DECEMBER &, 1876.—SIXTEEN The party announced for ng will occar at the end of ths so- ries, Afarch 10. . o SUBURBAN. LAKE FORXST. ‘Wednesday evening Mra, Wullism BenrySmith gave a surprise party to her husband, it being the anniversary of his forty-second birthday. Between 300 and 400 were invited. Amongthoss present were Mr.aod Mrs. Parsons of Cleve- land, Geo.Stager, -Mr. and Mrs. Richard T. Crane, Mr. C. W. and Miss Smith, Mr. French, and Miss Parsons, of Chicago; Dr.snd Mies Patterson, of Highland Park ; Mies Humphreys, of Cincinnati ; and the Hon.and Mrs. C. B. Far- well, Mr. and Mre. Gilos, Afr. aud Mrs. J. V. Fare well, Prof. and Mrs. Hewit, Mr. and Mra. Calvin Durand, Mr. and Mre. Kirke, Mr. and Mrs. War- ren, Mr. and Mrs. Benedict, Mr."and Alrs. Lake, Mr. aod Mra, Barnum, Mrs. Neef, Prof. \Veston, the Rev. Mr. Taylor, Mr. Buckingbam, Mr. and Mrsg, Forry, Capt. and 3frs, Sabin, Mr. and Mrs. Canfield, Mr.and Mrs Learned; the Misses Neef, Koox, Hathaway, Wolls. Warron, Learoed, Warne, Smith, aad Messrs. Warren, Kessenden. Weils, Pabian, Neef, Buotler, and Dickenson. The firt part of the surprise waa the throwing open of tha library doors, when a stege was dis- closed, end the scting of the very !aughable comedietts, * Which Is Which 7" with the follow- ingcast: Mr. Charlea Wells.. Ar. Fabain, The play was wel a with the most enthusiastic app'suse. _Letters of congratulation were then read from Mr. Whita- law Reid, editor New York Tribune; Senator Bherman, Mrs. Gen. Logan, Gen. Boynton ; Mr. M. Halatead, editor Cincinnati Commercial ; Mr. Richard Smith, Sam R. Reoed, and J. T. Perry, editors Gincinnati Gazelte ; Col. Joho Enapp, of the St. Louis Republican ; Col. A J. Kellar, edi- tor of the Memphis Avalanche; Col. W. N. Haldemgo, of the Louisvills Courier-Journal ; J. G. Siobeneck, of tao Pittsburg Chronicle ; the Hon. J. H. Barrett, of the Ciacinnati Times ; Col. Leopold Markbreit, of the Cincinnati Volks- latt ; the Hou. F. W. Palmer, of the Inler- Ocean ; the_ Hon. W. W. Armstrong, of the Clevelsud Plamdealer ; Mr. A. W. Fétrbanks, of ghe Cleveland Herald ; Col. W. R. Hallo- wav, of the lmlhmgflifi Journal ; Mzj. W. D. Bickham, editor Dayton Journal; Ve Rutherford B. Hayes, ex-Gove. William Deoni- son_and E. F. Noyes, the Hon, James Willisms, the Hon. A. P. Russell (author of & Half Tints "), the Hon.WarnerMl. Bateman, R. H. Btephenson, Col. W. R. Thrall, Dr. W. H. Mussey, Mr. F. A. Marble, Dr.0.W. Nixon, Gen. B. R. Cowen, Col. D. 0. Cox, L F. Baldwn, Alr. . P. B. Jewett, of Ohio; the Rev. E. P. Goodwin, Col. Wilson, Mr. Charles E. Culver, Mr. W. H. Bradley, of Chicago, and many others. Quite n namber of imprompiu poems—furnished under penalty of a forfeit—wera read amid much eppiause aud lsughter. Among the best wete oune by the Rov. E. P. Weston and the following by Prof. Batler : A post is born ; & poet 13 not made 3 Thus sumo philosopner truthfully hath sald, Yet certain ones, 1ot poets, ot certain times, Have Jotted down their thoughts in form of rhymes, ‘And thia thoy do, not claiming inspiration, Buttrusting to the thems for exaitation. All noted bards employ their highest verss The pruiss of ancisnt f:miiies to rohesrss § Or, if ticy take ons hero, 'tis o man ‘Belonging to some great and nobla clan. No epic post do I proposs to write o weary you wita long discourse to-night 3 But I saii follow thas poetic scrib @ Who sings one man, of an iilustrious tribe. 1 sing our host; ail hail hia geniai face | s trilx 18 Smith,—a most Llustrios race— A race of statesmen, orators, and teschers, A racs of heroes, ariists, poe's, and pruashers,— In suore what catling, 1 should iike to know, Has not been honored by s Smith or two? In °%3, 2 many will remember “The year, as usual, ended with Dacsmber. Sundaey began the taonth that year, they esy, By acers and prophets desmed a lusky day, Bieak was the wind, and frocring was ths cold, et joy and gladncss reigned in one housanold, For on that day 8 youthfu. stranger cAme ‘And William Honry was the youngstor’s Dame. *Fis gaid the omens studied by the scer Panted for him 3 Prosperous caroer. No victories should he win on bloxdy flelfi‘L Vet wighty was the weapon he ahould wi No more wes salid. The prophecy’s intent No ono conld gueas; yet what the soor meant 1s pisin to us; for mizutier than the sword The pen records, fo- man, the winged word, 115 thonght to-day, that 8ways and goVerns men, Al hail the wriser, and his resdy penl Buch is our host, whom we congratulats Oa his glad birjiday, which we colobrata, Aay cowming tiina be full of joy to hum, Ay s pust years of usefulnsss have bean; ‘Aud inay 10 ahadows o'er his path invade, ‘Except his vine and fig-tree's cocling shade. 1In cowing years, while others older grow, May tuna rest lightly on him then, 18 n0w, Loug bo bis life, Lis shadow never less, Fill to our host] Ths hero of ths press., Among the other pruseata wore three immense exquisite byakets of flowers from Mrs. C. B. Fal well, Mrs. Gon. Stager, anl Ars, J. V. Farwoll After the rotreshmauts bad been served. the rest of the time was spont in music and dangjog. sod all agreed that they had had s most deiightfal time, and hoped that Mr. Sauth might live to be & hndred und celsbrate all his birthdays in the #ame nay. The next mesting of the Entre Nous Clab will e beld at the readence of Ais. Ceufield Frday eveuing. MORGAN PARK. The Qui Vive Club of Morgzn Park held their fourth pacty at sueir hail in Morgan Park Friday evening'last. Oid Probabilizies coald not possi- biy Lave made out B womso mght than the oue in question. The fogey weather which prevailed during the day sod throughout the eveming male driving rather a dangerous feat to be lormed on ‘country roads, and consequently the number in attendauce was much smaller than usual. How- ever, those preseut seemed to eujoy themselves. Fully two-thirds of the membors were absent, but therr places were filled by qute 2 nomber of invited guesis. Mr. Dotzler farnished the music. and that 18 sufficient in its praise. Three different figares of the Gorman were _introduced thas evening and highly eujoyed. By spectal re- quest, the next party and last one of the first series, which is to take placs Dec. 17, is to_cowm- ise the German and notbing else, with Mr. otzler 05 the leader. Thers will be given then some tvolve a, which the managers nutici= pate will g1ve full satiafaction. and, with that in yiew, they exoect & great succoss. The pro- gramme Fridsy eveuing consisted of twelve dmflujo and thres extras, and was danced through at 12:30. To-morrow evening the Fuchre and Cribbage Club of Morgan Park will hold their regular pacty. RIDGELAND. Friday evening, the Ridgeland Literary Club held its rogulsr semi-monthly meeting at the house of Mr. Willism Spooner, and notwith- standing the inclomency of the weather, the spacious parlors wers woll filled. The exercizes, which were generally interesting, opened with the reading of a spicy paper by Mrs, Lyon, which was espociaily addrossod to the - sisterhood.” "My Letter,” rosd by Miss May Arnold. was yery good, and was foliowed by a quartetto performauce, which, a8 a whole, deserved praise, A recitation by Mr. Jon R. Beccroft of ‘ Lord Tllin'’s Daughter ” was well rageived. A humor- ous resding by Mra George Butters elicited great appiause. The first part of the programme was brought to 8 close by s song and chorne. “@ip Tye,” rend by Dr. Harlan, afforded much ftan, owng to the excellent illusirations drawn by Mr. Huntiugion, the Cruiksback of Ridgaland. A readiog by Miss Jones, an essay by Mr. George Butters. reading by Mias Mattie Kungle, recitation by Heory Bpooner, snd some fine qissolviog views. brought s very pleasant evening's entertainmont to a cloge. ‘The picture of * Gip Tye " was sold at suction, and broaght many dollars into tho trsasary of theClub, The pext meetiog will be held at the house of Mr. J. B. Baecrof on the 17th inst. XVANSTON. B There has been littlo or nothing worthy of record in the social world of Evanston during the past week, which has been a noticsably quiet one 1n this respect, except ths usual club and sociecy gathennge. ; The Teipsichorean department of ‘the Social Club hold its fortnightly sociable Thuradsy The attandance was good, and the oocasion one of plessure to all concerned. Tha entertainment to be given by the club Thurs- day evening_will consist of & paper by Col. Wesley Brainerd, music, s cbax: ete. v Led Astray " is in sctive preparation by mem- ‘bers of the Club for holiday presentation. It g expected that ths play will, among other things, laad to the display of some fine toilets. "Tha social reunion of tbe theological semina- ries of the Northwest, which occurred st Hock Hall Friday eveniug, is elaswhere roported. The Eclectio Club met at tbe residence of Mr. R.S. King Mondsy evening, with & fair attend- ance. The celebrated Mrs. Jarley exbibited ber re- markable collection_ of * wax-works™ at the zesidence of Mr. J. J. Rishards Fridsy evening, Dbatore the Mite Socisty of £t Mark's Chureh. A well-attanded sociable was baid st ibe Bap- til Ginicdh Tusedsy &teaing, duting whinh 0 seats in the church wers rent- o dadies of this Society are preparing to give a fair and suprer 3t Union Hail Thursday and ay evening, the procesds of .which will be uegd 1n furmishiog the charch, Tpe H. D. Society wilt hold a meeting in its clgb-Toom t0-mOIFON evening., ‘I'he Atbenmum, which asoires to the position of the chiof intellectusl organization of * ths Methodist Athens,” to say nothing of tho rest of the Norihwast. perfected its organization a8t weak. It first regulsc meeting wul take place Tharsday evening. when Mr. C.'W. Pearson will read & paper upon * Hamlet.” The literary ex- ercises will be followed by a sociable. SOUTH EVANSTOX. The South Evunston Social Club will hold ita regular sociable Taursdas ovening, The princi- pal teaturo will be dsocing. An enjoyablo party \was given & week agb Bat- ardsy eveniog by Mr. and Mre. ). Dunnin honor of their danghter, Miss Maggie. About thirty youug peo;:le were present. The" residenceof Mr.and Mrs, C. E. Adams was the scene of a very pleasant social gathening Tuerday evening. . The lecture delivered by the Rev. Dr. Samuel Faliows Friday evening on ** Idols" was a grand success, and it must lave been very gratifsiog to the Iadies of the Methodiat Church to have their efforts so well appreciated by the large audience present. Mr. aod Mrs. C. G. Breed intond removing to Chicago for the winter. _They will be missed 10 the social circles of the village. THE GAME OF CHESS. Cascago Cazss CLTP—N0s, 63 and 65 Washington strcet; open from 9 s, m. 010 p. m. Chiesa players meet daily at the Tremont House (Ex- change) and at tho Sherman House (basement). Communications with games, problems, or solutions shonid bo addressed to the City Editor of T= Tnip- UNE. Good problems or games will be published in this column, PROBLEM NO, S.—BY MB. T. M. BROWN., DLACK. T, White to play £0d mats in threo moves, SOLUTION TO PROBLEM XNO. 1. Whits, Black. _.Bto Q Kt square 1..Kto K4 (&) I BtoRd 2. Anything ..Q mates. i @) 1..Pto K6 2..Qt0Q3 3..Anytoine 3..Q mates Salvea by A. Henshel, city. CHESS IN BOSTON. Boston G.obe. The following highly interesting game, between 3. @. H., of Boston, and Mr. G. H. Mackenzie, of New “Y.rk, was played somo time ago at the rooma of the Boston Chess Club, The masterly manner in which r. H. pursues the attack against such a strong oppo- peat in deserving of the ciose stady of all lovers of the bold and during * Muzfo.” MUZIO GAMBIT. ' Black, ‘White, Nr.G. H Ar. Mackenzle L PwK4 1..PtoK4 PloEB4 2. P taxes P xz‘;ous‘na l :"ggfiz?‘ oa 5. P takes Kt tukes P 6.QUEBS wES 7..Q takos P Q3 8 BRI toQ2 KttoE3 EtioB3 K083 ! Rto H to 10 Q 3 (o) 112 K to @ sguare 0 B3 | to K squure t 10 B 6 10 B sguare shim, |issdie o to B 4 cheak I Q4 tt0Q5 takes B tikes B ! takes KX takes Kt P () i takes P iakse 8 100323 u takes o to WEL l CEERS toQ .Etto SYUATS to K.EES 0 Kito Q3 takes P chack N Eto Kt tol 4 & takes B takes Et toKR4 Q4 Q3 And Black sbandons the contest. (a) X to K 4 is the more common method of proceed- ing at this juncture, but some sathoritiss conuidar Kt £0Q 5 equally s good. (9) We do not remember of ever before having seen this'move. It cortainly looks like s very aitacking Gue, the force of which is not scen st 3 glanco, () Intending, j robably. to fres his pasition, but se- riousiy compiomising Lis prospects of suscess. The exact force of White's last move was, over- looked. (@ A “littls joker.” Bhould Black capture this Bisiiop with the Kt. White matea in two maves. {¢) “Storming the costle.” Bhould Black attempt to save his Roak, White has & very pretty forced mste in five moves. ‘ AT CHESS. Sallta 4. Brock in dpplatons’ Jewrnok Aboves checkered tablo (Ley bent— Amau in his prime and a wsiden fair, Over whoo polished and blue-veined brow TReated 1o shedowy tinge of care. Her eyes wero fountitns of supplira light ; Hor lips woro the curves of cheerful thought § And inlo her gestares and into her emile, ‘Grace and beauty their spell had fraught, Abovo the checkered table they bent, wmhins the pieces, red and wlite, As each mdved on, 1n appointed course, ‘Through the minic Lattie’s steady fght—= The qucen, In her stately, regal power : The king, to ber pers n friendly shield ; The mitred t4 hop, with his support, And the massive castie ncrozs tho field § ‘The pawn, in his slow and cantious pace, Astsp at a time ; and the mounted knight, ‘Vaulting, s @ 11 nt horsemen of oid, To the right and left, and lef¢ 2nd right, But a sirgle word the silence broke, As they cleared aside the ruin ond wreck Of the butuls's havoo ; and that word Was the little monosyilable “ Cueck " Pawns, and bishops, and castlcs, and knights Tromblod together in sad dismey, While a pair of hearts wero pulsicg beside To a deaper, walder, sweater play. Yet the gaze of sach—the man and the mald— Ou the board was fastened for turn of fate, When shearchly whispered, with radlnt glance And a sparkiing smile, * If you pleass, sir, mate 1™ And gently her fluttering triumph-hand, As white as a flake of purest pear] She Inid on the crown of her victor-king, While the other toyed with s waxton carl§ He liftad the first to his smiling lps, And on it imprinted a trembling kles ; And he murmured softly, “ I should not care For loeing the gams, conld I win this I* What the maiden answered "twors treason £o tall, As her blushes despened to crimson glow, Mounting, iike lightning-flsshed quick, Tl hey burned on cheeks, and ears, and brow, And in thres months' time thie church-bells rang, And the paraon finiahed the game begun, ‘When both wore the conqueror’s triumph amils, And both wers happy, for both had woz. NOTES. The time of entering the Lebanon Herald's 2-move tourney has been extendad to May 1, 1876, The Secretary of the Chicago Ohoss Club bas ro- ceived the following circular : Dernorr, Nov. b, 1875.—Dear Sir: The suggestion has been made- o this Club thot s Chess Congress of ‘eatern players be held in Detroit some time duting the wrinter, under the auspices of tha Detroit Chess Club. 1t is by no mesna certain whether sny Centen- nial Congrees will be held. The Detroft Club, before aking farther action In the matier, desire to know 1 ey can count upon your Club co-operatiog thein. Wil you have tho to lsy the subject defore your Club, and report the reault'to me at your earliest convenience, stating what players would be likely to enter, snd whether we might axpect s0me pe- Gunjary ce. Yours trulg, T. . Buvx, Bec'y Detroit Chess Club. The following interesting bit of neis goesip appears correspondsnce of the New York French, which 80 _sorely wound it has Dever been quite forgotten, tud now, after Iapse of nearly balf a century, Ajbion bas sent & chal- lenge to France, which has been accepted, snd the stakes are stated to be 10,000 francs. game, like two years, the moves PAGES. KRIS KRINGLE In Three Wecks Me Will Make His Merry Christmas Calls. Establishments in Chlcago'nt TWhich He Will Stock His Bundle of Gifts, Superb Presents for Young and Old. THE MONARCH. In the history of all the arts thers azo certain |- names identitied with, and a portion of those art.l by reason of conceded pre-eminence. This is pecalairly trne of music and musical in- struments. The mere mention of the violin is coupled in the world's mind eternally with the name of Stradnarins. The pisno, in all its modern perfection, is instantly suggestive of tho pame Steinway. One means the other, m Europs as well asio Amenca. ith the owaer- ship of a Steinway piano there is 2iways the senss of pomsessing the scme of excellouce iu tone, symmotery Of coustruction. aod unquali- fled daiability. What. then, can guaranseo such substantial eatisfaction to the person muking the gift and such permanent joy to thowe recaiving 1t a8 one of these uaschless instruments? It is the Christmas present par excelience,—uniting sil that is beaatiful, lasting, and & source of perennial ploasure. For the home curcle nothing can be eo degira- ble as a Stewnway upnght, sold by Messrs, Lyon & Healy, on State strcet, near Monroe. Over 500 happy familiss, of the firat roc1al and music- al circles in Chicago, actest_gladly the unfailing merits of the Steinway uprights. - The uprights made by this bouso are cooceded to be the only really reliable ones, standing ahke the test of time and severo ussze. At the well-stocked waterooms of Lyoa & Healy the'purcbaser has over 100 instruments to cull from, ranging 1n price from $700 to £1,500. Io takinga Stein- way he inows he 18 obtainiug the standard. He knaws that bo ia buyiog sa woright piano which his been triea and indorsed by such foremost atizens of Chicazo as George Al. Pullman, R. H. McCormick, John V. Farwell, Geu. 8hendan,” L. Z. Leiter, Perry H. Smith, N. K. Fabbank, and hundreds of others. He koowa that he is purchasiug & piano commended by the leading members of the locul musical world. He knows that the piano he ia buying is of tho mase which Franz Liszt pronouncas ** a salendid uprighs, shiniug to brilisot ndvantage, aod wortby of all admiration,” and which Antoo Rubinsteia calls * unrivaled.” Understanding o'l thess facts, how certain it becomes that a Steinwav npright is s gift toinsure enduring pleasnre npon those to whom 1t 15 bestowed ; to make the day memorable for the whole ot life as the merciest Chuisimas thay have evor known. AT GILES. LRO. & CO.'8. Giles, Bro. & Co.'s besutiful store, Nos. 206 and 263 Wabash avenue, hes alwavs been a fa- vorite resort about holiday time for people who aro looking for Christmas presents. You can always find just what you want at Giles Bros'. in tie line of jewelry, precious gems, sod all the various articles of both foreizn and domestic wanofscture for honsehold decoration. No jew- elry-house in the West keeps a larger or beuter uelected stock of forvign noveliies. Call and examine before purchasiog elsowhere. DIANONDS AT MOESE'S. On her white brosst a apsrkling cross she wers, That Jews might kisa and Infilols adore. This was Pope’s couplet, and it was written of just such goms as may be found to-day az the magnificent estabinshmeat of R. J. Morse, cor- ner of Lake and Claik streets. He makesa specialty of diamonds, which ars of the first water, of the most elegan: desigas aa to setting, and at the inwest rates ss to price. While in extent, va:‘ety. and lustre, his stock of these precions stunas is a8 hioe 58 can be found any- where, his besusiful store is crowded with a tempung ariny of watches snd jeweiry of every deecri\mnn. muverb rubics and sapphires, rich emeralde, 1are smethysts, in short 'gems of every vuriety sparklo in his show-cases, whilethe sheen of silver makes sunshino on his sbelves, and the tick, tick of every style of wateh, from the delisste 3wies for ladies to the massive chro- pomo’er for gentiemen, i8 beard in the stoce. His 18 Santa Claue’ favorite depot for diamonds, for Morse makes 3 specialty of thess besutiful stonea, aua here they may be purchased at mar- velonsly low figutes. One risks nothmg of his veracity in the state- ment shat at Morse's may be found the largest, flusst, and choapast holidsy stock in the city. WAMILTON, BUWE & CO. A sure indication that the holidays aro nesr at band is tho crowd of ladies at Hamiiton, Rowe & Co.'s beautifui jewelry palaco, corn:r of State and Washiogton ™ strests. From morniog till night the store ia flled with peo.la selecting from their magnificent ufock anproprista pres- ents for Curistmas. No place in the cily offers | grester attractions for the hotiday trade. THE MUICAL GIFT. . A present ta make glad the heart of tho re- cipienc 13 & Weber piano or au Eatey organ. Either of thesa superb tnstruments continnes 8 son:cs of rare | leasuro to the fazuly made glad by its presence, even down iato the long vears of decliniog sge. _Story & Camp, No. 211 Btats strest, 810 the geperal Western azeots for the magnificent piaros aod organa in question. Artiats and smatears in this country and Enrope have indorsed these noble insirumeuts beyond Decessity of further p-aise. Those who are m- tendiog to make a guft of a piano or Organ are likely to purchasa at Btory & Camp's. W. M. MAYO. . M. Mayo, whose hand-ome and well-atock- ed jewelry score s oue of the moRt brilliant aud copepicuons features of Clark strast at its - tersection wish Washingtou, is fully prepared for the Kris-Kringle campsizn. His eatablish- ment is radiaot with all that is choice aad ele- gant 1m the way of watches, jewelry, silverwara, owc. We commend all who are in quest of fioo goods at reasonable prices to this popuiar huuse. A. H. MILLER. One of the crowning_features of fYashington atrest !a the saperb and comyletely-stocked jew- alry establishment of A. H. Muler, No. 61 on thq site of iho Croaby Opera-House before the great fira. To those in search of holiday pres— ents, beautiful novelties in the liue of watches, ewelry, dismonds, silverware, gtc., we say visit ller's. As migbt be expected. he comes to the front for the holidsy season of 1575-'6 with as ohoice an assortmont of elemsnt and useful adoruments, elc., as cao be found in the counirs, and at the lowest possible price. THE CELEERATED MANNING OROANS. Wo note with pleagure the e¢stablishing of & branch bousa of the Manning Organ Comyanvat No. 206 State st:eet, Chicao, under the com- patent managoment of Mr. Theo J. Elmore, 8sa Feneral distriouting point of these populr in- struments to the Great West. The Central Con- gervatory of Music, under Mr. ‘Eimore’s cbarge, with its exceliont corps of teachers, will be found st the ssme pumber, nod affords un- equaled facilities for & complete musical educa- tion. A SUDCRDAN HOME OIFT. ) Any article embracing the leading business- men of Chicago would ba incomplete without 2 mention of Ira Brown, the great subnroan rezl- eslate. operator. Ho haa sold homes in our saburba to more people during the past year than apy other dozog real-cstato deslers com- bined. His chesp $100 Iots at Park Ridge are going off rapudly, for it, is_generaliy known that after Tuesday next he will raise the nrice to 8200 each. We would suggest that one of his fine lots would make 8 vary appropriate Christ- maa present. HURLEY & CO.,_ No. 55 Clark street, are the Chicago ngents for the New York Watch Company. They make & specialty - of repairing _watches. Their show- casos coutain a fine boliday stock of miverwaré. EDYON I, GOODRICH. Saperb povelties in jewelcy have ccme to be identified in the Chicago mind With the besuti- ful store of Kdsou H. Goodrich, No. 90 Msison Hunters of handsome holidsy goods at treot. s ;-:r prices are certain to call 85 this establish- meat. They are certsin to obtun satisfactory ‘bargaing. DBRYANT'S BUSINESS COLLEGE- Most Christmas presents roon lose toelr valua. 1t i degirable to give something that will be of value to the recipiet for & long pencd. Edo- cation is s thiog of the greatest value to youog people. One of the. very best gre,um toa young msn oupg womsn woulk I.:o » certifi- tate of admission to H. B. Bryant's Chicago Business College and English Training School. 3J0HN 8. BTOTT. At Stott's stationery establishment, No. 153 Stats street, peouliariy appropriate preparations have been made for the holldli campaign. The ere select from & B & 2z & 2 Any gift obtained 2. xuuyvgr‘semad. and to prove & usefal and happy reminder m s erry to drafts whmolh&b&mngh sudden persture stmosphere, £rs severs colds, from which many , asthma, Should hthl':‘m on of the lungs, plet nflammati B‘d‘l"‘l rant, » remedy that will but wiil re. ot only ; strengthen the 0%, and remove ali dungero: DRY GOODS. DON'T BUY DRY G00DS BOOTS & SHOES Until yon have examined the Decided Bargains we are now offering. DON'T BUY DON'T BUY DoN'T BUY ON'T BUY DON'T BUY DON'T B0Y ‘We now offer 1' 0 doz Chilren's Sh-es ut 20 and 35¢. Gennine Fr. Kid, $1, we other Shoes in pro- New Yok St ndid valuss, Back Czshmeres, Ws sel 0-in., 65c (worth 80v), IX wide, 85¢, worth 31 Cuoaking Velvets until we show son an All Wool Silk, 7-in, for $3. Bex: quality Lyons, $12. Black Silks at fancy prices. Splendld Gros Gruins at §1.$1.25,$1.50, $1.75, and $2. Beaver Closks. Look at thoso wa soll at $3.39, 5, $5, 310, §12, and or Peisley Shuwls c'sewhere, whilo we sellSingle $5, $8.and $10; Doucle, 33, $1% and 0. Broche New Yok 284 & 2886 WEST MADISON-ST. GROCERIES, &o. “FEE CHEAPEST GROCERY HOUSE IN CHEICAGO. You can SAVE FROM 20 TO 40 PER CENT by Buying Your Groceries at 167 SOUTH CLARE-ST. FLOUR. Minnesotr. Spring Wheat, 3 brl... 8t. Louis "White Winter Wheat, § brl... TEAS. Japan—S0, 60, Standard... L3 Ovlong—35, 60, 60, Standard. ] Breakfast—30, 6), Standard 5 Guapowdar—35, 50, 6, 75, Standasd. % 135, % Sugar, Granylated, § B. n Bugar, - A B o 10 Sugar, New Orleans, R 1. 8% Sirup, Bust Table, 5 gallon kega. 850 Sirup, Golden, 5 gallons....... 2% ‘Pruncs, Turkish, naw, 3 Iba for. 25 Ralamne, new, B D.. 2% Curranis, now, B Ib. 8 60 » 4 10 W B B % Soap, Germau Mottled, 60 bars, @ box.. .2 Mackerel, Extra Fot, per kit, 15-Ibs. 3-!1s, per doren. Peaches, 6-De, extra qu: Preserved Ginger, 9 Jor. The above goods pat up, 16 oz, to the pound, snd delivered tn A1 gars of the cty troe of charge, J. HICKSON. TUSE THE SHAKER BUCKWHEAT ONCE AND YOU WILL Use No Other. XXXX : A‘-j_('verh. Now is your FUR BEAVER CLOAKS, H!]TGHHKIN, PALMER & (0, FOR SALE ONLY BY J. HICKSON, SILK CLOAKS, VELVET CLOAKS, We have a2 LARGE STOCK of for $6 to $10, and a splendid FUR BASKET BEAVER CLOAK,long front, for $14, and elegant Clothk SEWING MACH!RZS, BEST HOLIDAY GIFT! TIE 167 South Clark-st, Otlice of the QUINCY MILLS, 78 Cloaks on hand, and make a Spe- Cloaks, embroidered and other- FLflfiR Very Choice S:. Louis, $7.50; Best West Van Burcn-st. cialty of making all kinds of Gar- wise trimmed, from $15 up. Greatest Sewing Machine Inventlon of theday Call and Investigate AT SALESROOM OF Willzox & Gibhs Sowing-Hachne Company, 200 and 202 Wabash-av. PLANOS. SCHOMACKER Grand, Square, and Bondodr Piaos. Our Upright Pisnos the most perfect lostruments yeb manufsctured. Prices about ths same ss Squares, $3Buy from 0s direct st * MANUFACTURERS' PRICES." SOHOMAOKER PIANO MFG, CO, 158 STATE-8T. . BOOTS AND SHOE». LADIES X108 SHOES, Neat, Comfortable, and very Stylish. Ladies’ Box-Toe Shces, he finest etyle of Ladies’ Shoes ever made. Ladies' Box-Toe Shoes, Bunions, Corns, 2nd Ingrowing Nails no more. Ladies' Box-Toe Shoes, Rocommended by physicians and com~ mon sense. Ladies' Box-Toe Shoes, For Street and Dress wear—the latest novelty. Ladies' Box-Toe Shoes,” All atyles cnd vareties. INTRODUCED AND SOLD BY I, WHEELER & 00, 74 East Madison-st, Near licVicker’s Theatre, Gents’ Fine Hand-made Boota and Shoes a specialty. Gents’ Wall-st. Lace and But~ ton, very fine, Beauties. Gents’ New Orleans Buckle, Alexis, Square-Toe. Gents’ Broadway Buckle and Congress, French-Toe. Gents’ Fine Napoleon, and Riding and Dress Boots. Gents’ Handsome Embroider- ed Slippers, in great variety. All made for us exclusively, and of the Latest Stylur o204 Pattarns, at the Popular Establishment of . WHEELER & 00,, 74 East Madison-st, Near McVieker's Thestra. No Lot Tp! WILL CONTINUE TO RETAIL BOOTS & SHOES AT JOBBERS’ PRICES. 941 WEST MADISON-ST, NEAR SANGAMUR, WHITE LEAD AND OIL. CEICAGO WHITE LEAD&OIL (0. E. W.Blatchford, Prest. C.F. Gates, Sae. Manufactuaers and Dealers in Thite Tad, Zinc, Lizseed (, Putty, Colors, Varnishes, Cottage Colors, Lubricating 0s, Brushes, And Painters’ Mterials generally, WHOLESALE & RETAIL. Pure Goods a Specialty. All Goods Warranted as Eepresented. LARGE RETAIL DEPARTHENT. Special Inducements to Buyers for Cash, If our goods cannot be obtained readily, send your orders diregt te ouraddress, and they will be prompt» 1y filled at the lowest prices. OPFICE, MANUTACT0RY, AND SALESROON, Corner of Green and Fulton-stse hicago, West Side. B R GRgEsLouERY ‘What we ciaim 1or the**Boss” Kindler. It cannot be emothered on account of mie passuges. No nuisance, trouble or danger as in shev. ings, coal eil, etc. Does aswey with preparing kindUng, No paper, or any thing besides itself to tght 3 Not affected by wet or dampness. Cheaper thaw any prepared Lindling weod One Kindler will boil a tea-kettle, Three Elndlers ewill cook a meal. For skort fires cheaper than ceal. Actas instantancously with certainsy Lights readily with a match. Whon lighted {¢ cannot go ott. Its conrenience is unequaled. . Wl light if dipped in water, A useful artiole for Summer fict. -~ Camping and Fishing parties use wl Two will light @ hard coal fire. One will light & soft coal fire, One wwill Light 10 wood fires. Unaqualed for vessels, or wagon trains, AMining, prospecting, hunting and pienie » TLeaves live charennl for brailing, Pactory, 185 W. Twenty-second-st. Depot, 7 LaSalle-st. FLOWLERS. 3 FOR Cut Flowers, Bouquets, and Floral Displays, For Weddings, Partiesor Funerals Go to 77 State-st., Chicago Floral Co. Leave your meas- with. HARRIS & OOBB, 11 South Clarkets SPZC1ACLES. T BRAZILUN PESBLE SPECTACLHS Buited sights by inspection’st MANASSIR, Oplhs e 88 Madisn sk, {Oribane Balltiag. ;