Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 2, 1876, Page 12

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, JANUARY SOCIETY. - Eta PEecord for the ast Weelk of 1875, Matrimonial Alliances NMade During That Happy Period. - Tho Spoozus, Pickle-Forks, and Kpt- ks Pt in Circulation, Beoeptions and Parties in Church Parlors and Private Res- idences, A Summary of the Daings of the Vari- ous Clubs. MATRIMGNIAL. GENEEAL TALK. Of oourse there is Do otber topic in socizl cir- eles just mow ti=u New-Year's Day and its ex- periesces. ILiow many cailers were reccived, and who thev all were, are points that will de discussed with great earnesineas and animstion by the lzdies at thebreaidast-table this morning. Asto tle gentlemen, itis doubtful if many of thoss who went around to meny houses yester- day will foel like getiing up before ditner. Not particular!y on account of the wine that was drank,—thotgh thera ws3 a wide-spread in- dulgence in tho intoxicating fluid.—but rather because people who gorge themselves with cake and coffeo are apt to have head- aches and be sick. It will pass zway, however, Jike other disspreeabls expericnces, and the mind will cherien: onlv the recallection of the happy greetings and the smiling faces which he encountered everywhere waile making calls on tke first day of the new year. During the past week thero Lave been aeveral woddings, but all of & ques sort. 1t would seom that the people are getting tired of the fasbion wwhich dictates 5 grand splurge on gottiog mar- ried. But this, like other burdens imposed by wealtl, cavnot be 8o easily laid aside. Society demands show, end glitter, and pormup, and 1t is not to be refesed. FRENCH—BLODGRIT. Caristraas wight was very appropriately celo- brated with 8 weddiug at the residence of ifr. J. Potter Hart, No. 103 Ashland aveans, the partios being Miss Lottie M. Blodgett, mster of Vre. Hart. aud Mr. William Henry French, local pgent of the Associated Press. Tie houss was tastetiuly decorated with flowess and smilax. In the parlor was placed o monogram composed of the iritials of the couple about to be married anc the figires 1855—1S75, which denoted the twenticth apuiversary of 3r, sod Mrs, Hart's mariage. Among ths jovited guests were Mrs, H. N. French, Griggsville, 1l.; Mary W. Freach, De- catar ; Xir. and M, Larohai, Mr. and ) P. llart, Capt. and Mra. J. W. Tuttle, Dv. and Mre, T. D. Fitch, Dr. sod Mrs. C. K. Blacksl), Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Parsons, Mrs. G. H. Ba Elis Park; 3r. and alrs. R J. Pere rour Harver, Mies Smallwodd, Miss Tiske. ) Clara Fiten, Misa Carrie Ervickson, Miss Gracie ‘Barnhart, Misa Louie Hart, Janeswille. At 8 o'clock the bridal party entercd the par- Jor and took their places befure the Rev. Dr. C. H. Fowler. Presideat of the Northwestern Uni- wversity. Mr. F. E. Iancock appeared as grooms- men snd Miss Ohvis Bryant as bridesmaid. After the cercmony the couple received con- gratulations, and the company then repaired to the dining-room, where a bountitul collation was Corved. he rommoder of the evening was paased in listening to music, making merriment, and admiring the numerouns and besutiful pros- ents to the bride, The latter are as follows: Bet coral jewelry, from the groom; pictare, «Mater Dolorosa.” from the groom; family Bible, mother; H. N. TFrench, crvatal and si;v;' bouquet holder; Aary W. French, toitet set; Mr. and AMra. AL B;mhA:s. ietores of statoarw, “Night” and “Moming"; iss Alice Hoyt, dozen silver desseri-knives; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Hart, bronze stand aad thermom- eter; Mr. and Mrs. Miner, laces; Mrs, T. C. Jor._ Titusville, silver and porcelain card- receiver; Mrs. William Honry Smith, Lake Forast, silver epoon ; Miss Neitie Cole, Wash- ington, D. C., dozen_silver nut-picks and oruck- ers, pearl handles : Mr. F, E. Hancock, crystal and silver vases ; Aliss Dollio Bands. cut glass toilet set; Capt. aod Mrs. J. W. Tuttle, copy Brrant's_poems ; Frances E. {Smallwood, silver vasos : MissSarah L. Fislte, dozon silver nut-picks and crackers ; Mr. and Mrs. Parsons, JMr. and Mra, Barry, porgelein bougaet-stand ; Afre. J. A. Sleeper. gilver_and cut glasa jowel- case; Dr. and Mes. T.D. Fitch, silver deer's- head inketand. KECNET—BARCLAY. The reeidence of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Barclay, ® nt No, 734 West Morroo eireet, was the scens of 2 wodding on tho afternoon of Coristmss. The prrties who were to bo_ united were Miss Viola Sarclay and Mr. C. P. Keeney. ‘Among tue gaests present were Nr. and Mra. Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Tomblin, Alr. and Keeney. of South Evanston, ir. and Alra. J. Ball, Mr. aud Mra. O. L. Casile, Mr. D. F. Kecoey, Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Corby, Mr. sod Jm. C. C._Lefler, Mrs. George Kane, Are. Blatebford, XMr. aud ifrs, lea Taylor, the - Rev. Dr. Thomas, Mr. A. E. ren, Miss, Car- rio Watlans, Miss Kiitis Rounds. Miss Mary Preecott, Miss Kittie Whitcomb, Miss Ida Tomb- Miss Belio Stein, Miey Manue Lewis, ilias himmie Rounds, the Misses Kinsey, Miss Hattie Huwley, Muss Eliiot, diss Casgill, Alr. Csss Brown, Mr. A. Jewett, Jir. Bart Smith, Mr. Tronk Millard, 3Ir. William Kane, Mr. George Taylor, Mr. Harry Eleroad, Mr, Georze Casgill, Mr. Bart Miils, ‘3r. Elliot, Mr. Harvey, and ouiaers. R ) At o'clock the bridsl psrty excended into tne parlor, end tock their appointed places for the ccremeny. and Alr. I. Lester Coffoen and Mr. Fred Taylor acted ag ushers. liss Ettio Pattercon was bridesmaid and Mr, Charles M. \Wamen proomsmau. The usual formula was pronounced by the Rev. H. W, Thomas, of Aurors, After receiving congratulations the couple led the way to the dining-room. where a fir~ repast had been prepared by Eckhardt. Tho presents wero as follows: Roman gold chain snd locket, from the groom ; solitaire dia- mond earrings, Sr. acd Mrs. J. F. Kecocy ; caso of rilver nut-picks and crackers, Miss Kittio TRounds; pair of eilver flower vases aud card re~ Alre. ceiv Mr. snd A H. Milier; Lronze card staud. Mr. Charles 3. War ren; case of siver, izw. 3. B. Kelly; ‘baset of flowers, A, 2ud Mrs. F. C. Taglor; gilver and_Dohemisn glass flower-stand, ~ M. and Mrs. J. Prescoit ; silver sugar-tongg, Miss Carrie W 8 ; brouze clock, Alr. sad Ars. Ehjab Warren; silver salt-epoon, Mirs Eilie Patterson; silser card-receiver, Alrs. Kane sod Eon ; Shakspeare's complete works, Mrs. Chatles Xeenev; one dozen silver knmives, Mr. and Mre. Barclay; silver cake-bsuket, Mr. aud Mrs. Henry Curtis ; pair cut glass cologne-bostles, AL and Mrs. C. P. Keeney: ose dozen silver nut- picie, Mr. and Mrs, £, A. Warren : *‘ Poets and Poetry of America,” Mr. S. K. Hawell; eilver Epoon-bolder, 3ir. and Mnrs. T. Allbright and Hlias Belle Stein ; silver sirup- Jr. Frank Fhliard; silver spoon-holder. Miss 3. A. Lowis; bastet of fowens, Mr. ’l&nd Ars. Wilham Meri- o 2 B id ‘Alics and Florence Einsey; one dozen silver knives and forks, 1da Barton ; silver jewel- ry cage, Miss Rittic M. Whitcomb: *‘Poets ana Poetry of England,” 3r. A. Jewsett ; cut glass perfumery eei. Mr. Fred Taslor; basket of fiowers, Mies Hattie Hawlay; silver sugar spoon, Mice Ids Tombln ; siiver cake basket, Mr. J. H. Hayes. The bride and groom departad the same even- ing for the East 02 & two weeks’ tour. 5NOW—STEVENS. . At No. 122 Warren avenue. the residence of the bride's mother, wero mearried lnet Wednes- day eveung Miss Mary Lonise Stevens and Mr. Chesles D. Snow. Tlie ceremony was performed bythe Rev. Samuet Daeld, sccording to the pesge of the Presbyter:an Church. Amonyg others present were Judge Sturte- vant, Mr. and Mrs. Griffith, Ars. E. M. Branerd, Ttr. aod Mrs, Bard, Mr. and Mre. Edward Sturte- vzut, Mr. and 3rs. E. G. Newell, Mr. avd Alis. 3. G. Shepley, Br. and M. C. D. Soow. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Pike. Mr. and Mrs, Porter Snow, 2Mr. sud Mrs. Dexter Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. B. . Worthington, Alr. and Mrs. George Graves, 31, Ira Tomblin, the Rev. and Alzs. Samuel Duftield, 2ir. Robert Shepberd, Mr. iL J. Law, Ars. E. B. Newoll of :St. Lunia, Mr. sud 3frs. W. C. Brad- ley. Mies Clara Whitmag, diss Ida Tombin, Miss Mamie Whitmea, Jiss Allie Soow, Misa Ellen McAllister, Mr. Harry Braiperd, Mr. Garry Worthington, Mr. Austin Sturtevant, Mr. Wiil Falter. Mr. Will Brainerd, Mr. Austin Storte~ vant, the 1eesrs. Snow, Mr. Charles Stnrtevaat. After the ceremony congratulafons twere iendered o the couple, who at about 9 o'ciock led the way {2 the supper-room, where Eckhardt bad spre: repast. "Tho presents included = Roman gold chzin and locket from ihe grooms o3sa of Silver coffee- spoone, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Austin ; siiver water wet, Fr. and Mrs, Bard: siver cream pitcher, Mry. and Miss Mamie Whitman ; silver cerd- receivor, Mr. Brainerd and family; comic pict- ure, * Home Swect Home," draving by tho dovor and his wife, Mr. and Aivs. H. J. Law; easy chair, Mr.snd Mrs. E. G. Newell; fuil gilver service, Mesara. Austin, Frank, Bdward, nnd Charles Sturtevant ; silver jelly spoon, Miss 1da 3. Towiiin; perfumers case, Miss Helen MeAliister ; bronze argand buruer, Mr. aud Mrs. oharles D. Suow aod Mr. and Mra. Dexter Rowe ; ornamental stand, Mr. B. H. Newell, of St. Louie: ¢ Byroo aud Moore Galler sod Aire. Grifiith’; fnll ten-ser of chiney i Garry Worthington and Miss Clara Vutmao 5 silver card-receiver, Mra. Stuunard ; Isndsome card-recuiver and pair bouquet-holders, Oriectal Powder Alilla: opera hood, Mrs. G. S. Barsto toilet set, Mr. and Mra. B. S. Worth- inpton ; silver card-receiver, Mr. Will H. Fuller; **Snow-Bound,” Mr. L. H. Evans; tids Jss Annie Underwood ; autograph album, Mirs. Mc- Adister : unique work-bssket, Mrs. G. W. Plum- mer ; sewiog chsir, Mr. 2nd Mrs. J. C. Sbepley ; cass of silver collers and spooue, Mr. Charles T. Tyrrell: to:ct sot, Miss Morton : sitver pio- knife, Mrs. E. W. SLAUGITER—PIERCE. At the resideucs of Charles Follnnsbee, 1027 Wabash avenne, lnst Weduewday svening, occarred the weddiog of Miss Ilora W. Pi-rce, pieee of Mr. Follanebee, eud Mr. Edwin Slaugh- ter, of Elkton, Ky. Among the iuvited guests were Col. J. L. Jawes and Mrs. Itockweldl, Mr. and Mre. G. A. Springer, Mr. aud Alrs. Merrill C. Follansbeo, Mr. Fred W. Sprioger. Mr. £Q Laucaster, Mr. and Mra. Charles W. Pieros, Mr. and 3rs. G. A. Follangbee, Mr. and Mrs, Board- man, .Capt. and Mirs. C. F. Sprioger of Wash- ington Heigbts, Alr. and Mrs. Georga C. Chris- tisn, Idr. Charles W. Woodruif and Miss Clara XNo. Woodzaff, Miss Deil Wilson, Miss Ada Springer, Mra. Bigelow. tho Rov. and Mra. E. P. Wols. 3 Rire. Charles H. Taker, B £, Gibbs, W. Aiss May Reid, Mrs. Warren, Mns. Ro- bert, Mrs. Kudd, Misa Handy, Miss Blake. Tho ceremony was performed by tha Rts-Rev. Bishop Cheney. Miss Lens Ballock actd as bridesmaid snd Mr. Frapk H. Follsusbes as groomsmau. Among tho presents was & deed tos valuahle lot to the bride, from her axucle, Mr. Charles FPollansbeo. Tha bridal couple Jefs on_an oven- ing train for Elkton, Ky., where they willin fu- ture roside. St PARTIES AND RECEPTIONS. DINYER PABTT. Tho Hon. Levaard Swatt gave a dinner party at the Palmor Horso Wednesday evening, which was attended by abou tweoty-live geatlsmen prominent in the legal profession. Dincer was served from 7 to 12 o'clock. Among the guests wera ths Hon. Wirt Dexter, the Hoo. Judge Doolittle,, the Ton. Jadge Farwell, Robert Lin- coln, Eaq., Gen. Webstor, Dr. R. N Isham, Prof. David Swing, the Hon. Judge Faller, Charles Reed, Eeq., the Hon. Judge T. Lyls Dickey, Col. Quigz, Mr. Swett, Mr. Busy, Ar. Fletcher, and Mr. Hunter. TRINITY CIIUBCH ENTERTATSXENT. ‘The ladies of Trinity Church gave a pleasant entertainment in the church parlors. It coa- gisted in the rendaring of 2 cantata entitled *“ New Year's.,” introducing tableaux aod characters representing the secsons and montas. A large number of friends and members of the church were in atterdence, and the affair passed off satis factorily. SURPRISE PARTT. The friends of Mr. acd Mrs. Brown, of No. 7156 Tuiton street, most agrecably surprized them by 20 uninvited aud unexpected jnvasion of their dwelling on Christmay evening, on the occasion of the fifth soniversary of their welding. Dut, though the surprigers wers uninvited and nuex- pected, yei they were not unwolcoms, and were speedily mods to feel quite at osse by their hostess, ‘The night waa spent most delighttully in dancing, mterspersed with vocal and iostra- ‘mental music. TIN WEDDING. The tin wedding of Mr. aod Mrs. S. K. Mar- tin, at their residence No. 1003 Michizan avenae, occnrred Wednasday evening. One hundred and twents-five persons were invited, and nearly every one responded. The house was boauti- fuliy decorated with mataral flowers and autuman leaves. Music. both vocal and instrumentsl, tollowed by danciug, was the chief entertyin- meot of the evening. The most pieasing fia- ture was the quadrille composed and conducted by Mrs. Myrtin. Tho presonts consisted of every variety of tinwwre, aud Were numerous and sppropriate. # RECEPTION. A number of the friends of Mr. Isaac Greens- felder, of the wnolesele heuse Greensfelder, Rosentbal & Co.. gathered at his residonce to welcome him to his 0ld home in this city, Dec. 25. Mr. Greengfelder has been absent from Chicago ginca the fire of 1871, living in Boston, yet retaining bis business connections here. He 18 favorably known from his position as Presideos of tho United Hebrow Relief Suciety, an offico which he was well adapted to fill. Among those who participated in this Surprise wero JMr. and Mrs. Simon Floraleim. Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Meyer, Dr, and Mra. Eroest Schmidt, 3r. and Mrs Siegmund Florsheim, Mr. and Mrs, Efias Greenebsum, Mr. and Mrs. Juliua Rosen- thal, Mr, and Mrs. Spydacker, Mr. and Mra. Marx, Mr. and Mrs. Heimerdiager, Mr. and Mire. Rudoiph Rosenthal, and others. MINOR MENTION. Friday evening Mrs. B. Shurtlefl pave a seloct party at Lake View. Mr. and Mrs. Thomss Lonergan gave s party Tuesday evening at their residence, 83 Contro avenue, 3frs. Sherwin entertained a company of friends Tharedas evering, &t ber residecco, No. 497 ‘West Monroe street. . Thurscay evening, at § o'clock, Mrs. G. §. Redfield gave a children's party 2t her rcsidenco, No. 334 North streot. S1rs. Havemerer entertained s large company of little folks at her residence, No. 674 Michigan avenue, Monday even:ing. A vorv pleasant boliday party was given Taos- day evening at 3liss Mary E. Fivon's, 52 South Ann street. Danciug commencod at 9 o'clock, 0d contiuued until earlyin the morning. About {hirty couples were present. Of thelsaies there were Miss Nellie Scripture, Miss Fannio A Rich- ardson, Miss Katie Neat, Mizs Carrie . Free- man, Miss Kittic Phillips, Miss Mary E. Bogle, Mary L. Grayson, Miss Mary Lenfesty, Miss Mary E. Flyoo, Miss Kittie A, Fiyno, Miss Mathews, Mre. T. S. Payne, Mra. W. L. Har- court. Mry, J. H. Freeman, Mrs. I. Windell Alrs. S. R. La Moute, Ars. Laosing, Mrs. Neat, Mrs. W. S. Bogle, Mrs. C. ¥erris, Mrs. W. F. Hair, and Mre. E. W. ik Among the gentlomen thero were W. L, Har- La Monte, J. A. Holway, J. W. Wil- Pike. J. H. Freeman, « Ander- 1 Bogle, Jr., P.B. Dodridge, M. S. g ! ‘Walter 8. Bogle, L. A. Pease, Theodore S. Payne, A. E. Morley, William Bates, Mr. Michael, and Willism F. Hair. ANNOUNCEMENTS, Dr. and Mrs. Small will entertain a number ot their friends Saturdsy evening, at their resi- dence No. 54 Lake avenue. A A charity ball will be given for the benefit of the Woman's Hospital, at the residence of Mr. Louis Wahl, aboat the middie of January. Triday evewng the choir convected with Christ Church will give agrand concertin the ‘main aadience roem. The Grace Church Mite Society will bo enter- tainod Monday evening by Alra. E. L. Jansen, No. £07 Wabash aveune. » Mr. 2ud Mrs. Jobn Porter Ferns will celebrate their silver wedding to-morrow evening a their rufidenne, !\'g.l lg Pioe !ul;:yt. rarty will be givon by 3rs. D, Tyler, No. 1222 Wabash avenue, Jan. 10. T Weduesdav evening & party will bo given by 3rs. Crawford, residing at No. 2¢ Calumet avenue. Unity Charch fraternity (Robert Collyer's) will give a patlor sociable at”the Clarendon House, North Clark street, Friday evening. Members sud friends are cordially 1avited. Freiberg will furpish the masic. CLUB DANCES. GARDNEL HOUSE SOCIABLE. One of the prominent events of the week was the complimentary party given bythe gentlemen boarders of tbe Gardner Homse. The large pariors wers thronged with guests, while tho dining-room dic good service a8 » dancing-hali. Supper was served in tho ladies' ordinary, the tablo being profgsely decorated with flowers. Alusic wag furnished by Hand's orchestra. Among those present were: 3r. and Mre. George Mason, Mr. and Mre, C. E. Coburn, Air. and Mrs. H. T. Billings, Mr. and Mra, J. B. tnbbs, Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Hughes, Alr. and Mrs, 8. F. Vright, Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Hess, Mr. and Mra. W. B. Sink, Mr, and 3Mrs. Stewnrt Spaulding. Mr. and 3rs. J. Tzylor, Mro. Cook, s, Bucklin, Mr. and Jre. W. II, Thompsoz, Mr. znd Mrs. G. A. P. Kelsoy, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Burtictt, Mr. and XMrs, Satterlee, Mr. and Mre. Hovey, Mr. nod Mrs. dicKinley, Mr. 20d Mre. Oldersbaw, Dr. and Mrs. Dell, Mr. Lounis Wshl, Mr. Enos Ayers, Mr. and Mrs, W. S. Hal, Mr. aod Mrs. Avery, Col. and XMra. H. N. Eldredgo, Mr. and Mrs, Murphy, Mr. and 3Mrs. M. E. Cole, Mr. and Mra. Satterlee, Mr. and Mra. Gilbert, Mr.and Mrs. Poor of Cincinuati, Mr. and Mrs. Fowler of Bingbamton, N. Y.. Mr. and Mra. Swarze, Mr. and Mrs, Stone, Mr. sud HMrs, A. E. Dour- nique, Alisses Lizzio Salisbury, Nellie Battlos 6 Toston, Jeonie Daniels, Kittio Digacll of Du- buque, Lucy Boll, Carric Huichinson, Sue Den- nis, Anns W. Cisne, Alice Townley, Eva Hamil- ton, - Carrio Boardman, Carrie Morris, Mary Me- Lmn, Tila Hughes, Fannio Ten Eyck, Fannie Wiitney, Addio Spring, Mattic Sherman, Emma Hatterics, Fowler of Binghsmton, N. Y., Mawis Jatie Hutchinsun, Neliie Derling, May Neltio Buell, Neliie Whits, Tyrrell, May Hutchine, the Mieses L Aliss Man- cherter, {tho Misees Crighton, Miss Adn McAr- thur, Nellie Boucher, Addie Daviels, Gonovisve LaFayotte. . A JOINT RECEPTION was given by tha South and West Side recoption cludbs of Martine's Academy Christmes Lve, which was pacticipated in by aboat 100 conples. Among the lzdies present were : Missea Nottio E. Wheaton, May L. Wolcott, Ida Chnpin, Tat- terson, Ada NeArthur. Ilelen Chaso, Fanuie Daniels, Fisher, Nellis Graham, Moulton, Nellie Osborn. Nottie Williams of Quiney, Cook, Kerr, the Misses Martins, the Misses Shoemaker, Misses Mollis Luckley, Trank Clisbes, Neilio Riuvg, Helen Dean, Dodd, Dunn., Grace Ottaway, Carrie Ottaway, Deil S8t. Jnin, Taylor, Clara Watere, Stells Dean, lattin Coan. Cerrie M. Rusco, Nellio Howblin, Nellie Cnsack, Adcock, Jenaie Langhurst, Aggie Dcdye, Minnie Cook, Nunnie Hammond cf Kelamazoo. Rose Ship- man, Theress Cushing, Forris, Gertia Gardiner, 1da Walker, 2Imvie Greon, Lizzie Lvon, Ads Rovee, Myers, Mabel Hiciox. Mattie Chapman, Sasio Hoimes, Xliss Lutie Neliis, tho Missos ‘Thompson. TNION PARK CLUD. An cotertsinment was given by this Clab lass Mouday evening at tho residencs of Mins Lottie Cusler, No. 63 Park avenne. Tho feature of tho eveDing was sho rencering of tho drama * Chit- ney Corner,” the parts being tzken as follows: . Solomon Probity (agad 11).. Teter Protity (aged 61 Joha Probity (agod (3. c les Chetty. E M. Houeh Ar. E. T Cobb s Lotte . Cupler y Aiss Anuie 1. Slocam At the conclusion of tho play dancing was be- guv, and contiuued until a late hour. THE SOUTH END CLUT gave their last parsy of the first geries at Carr's South Side Acsdeary Tharsdsy evening. Tho attendance was Inrge. Among those present were Jr. and Mra. J. Lombard, Mr. and Mrs. W. A.Stantop, Mr. and ra. F. Charch, Mr. snd Mes, I 1L Heath, Mr. and Mrs. 1. E. Barosrd, Mr._auvd Blrs. George C. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. . K, 8idlev, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Smith, 3lr. ana Ars. J. Sinclair, Mr. and Mrs, Blair, Mr. and Ths. Abner Smith, Mr. and M. Manning, ir. and Mre. Taylor, Mr. and Mry. Tyler, Mr. and Atrs, Joseph T. MeCord, Mr. snd 2 ornent, Ars. Poller, AMrs. Spencer, Mrs. Gray, the Misses Remmer, Waldron, Corrte, Yratt, Cole, Willard, Cestoter, Peck, Ells Pratt, Laker, Mathaws, Lilla Houwan, Church, Stiles, und 3essrs. 3lannierra. Stiles, Wait, Moliweux,,W. L. Pictes, Lyneh, Scofield, Bradbury, Smelair, Goold, Wall, aud Maoning. TUE PRAIRIE AVENUE OLUB was entertained at tho resmdecce of Mr. snd Ars. P. C. Hanferd, No. &3 Celumet avenue, Iast Tuesday evening. Armong the party were Mr. and iLie. D. N. Bash, Mr. and Mrs, A. W. Green, neo Countiss, Alr. and Ars. Rice of Poorin, Mrs. Spencer, Miss Eila Stone, Miss Irens Russell, Miss Ada Bosden, Mirs Nellie Porine, Liss Ballance. Miss Cave, ${iss Jaskson, Miss _Grabam, Miss Rogers, Mr. W. D. Cooper, Mr. W. L. Tearco, Mr. ¥. S. Basg, M=. Charlos ;:IWF Mr. Goorge E. Cole, Cupt. Dallance, alr. Getchell. Mr. J. H, Roberts, Mr. tienry Friuk, 3Mr. Apbott, Mr. A.S. Tyler, Mr. Jokn Winslow. Tha Club will give their nest purty Friday_evening, Jsu. 7, at the iwaidence of Mra. D. N. Bssb, No. 1338 Praurie aveaus. : HALCYON CLTB. The fifth party of the Halcyon Club was held Thursday evening &t the residonco of; Mr. All- bright, 765 Mowroo street. and proved very en- joFable to tho mombers and a larzo nzmber of their friends who were prosent. Mr. Fitzgerald furnished some of hiz excellent musical salections. BRIEF ITEMSR, The Home Social Ciub gave their first party of the scason av Klare's Pariors las: eveniog. The Poerle:s Pleasure Clab gave 2 masquer- ade at Grow's Opera-Hall Wednesdsy even- ing. lany elaborate costumes were diwplayed. Tho Migaon Ciub met Tuesdsy eveuing ot the residonce of the Aisses Morgan, No. 447 Weat Washington street. liefreshments wers served by Eckhiardt. The fourth party of the Ellis Parlt Clob was well attendad last Thursday evoniug, 23 woa also the full dress party given by the Club New Year's Eve. The next regular party will occur Thursday evoning, 8: Carr's South Side Academy. The former members of the Iiiawatha Club hela a reunion last Monday ovening at {he resi- dence of AMrs. D, P.Wbhitney, No. 174 Warren avenue. A party was given to tho Washington Club by Mre. Taylor, st her resideuce, No. 836 West Washingion ' street, ono eveuing last wock. Thera was a good sttendance, music being fur- nished by tho Light Guard band. = The second party of the Favorite Pleasure Club occurred Mouday evening at the residence of Mies Aunie M. Denneby, No. 87 Huron street, and was eujoyaole to all. About twenty-five couples wete presont. Areception dannanto was given by Prof. Bour- nique Fridey evening, & large numbor of guests betng present. FUTURE EVENTS, The Nameless Clab meet \Wednesday evening next ag St. Johu's Hall. The Bon Ami Club eet 3Monday evening at the residence cf C. 5. Eale, No. 5% Ashland avenue. The Eight O'Clock will give their next party ai the residenco of Miss Hattie Merrill, No, 503 North LaSall strect, Wednesday evening, Jan. ‘The next party of the South Side Reception Club will_ocenrSaturday evening at the South Side Acadewny, No. 1010 Indisna avenuo. . On or_about the latter patt of Junuary.the Barge Club will give a socond dramatic enter- tainment at Standard flall, on which occasion * T'he Ticket-of-Leave-Man ” will be performed. A leap vear party will bs given by the Entre Nous Club st Vorwaert's Turner Hall, Wednes- day eveniug, Jan, 12, The Americus Club reunion occurs Friday evening at Carr's North Side Academy. pisanbadiiics SUBURBAN, LAKE VIEW. A very pleasant party was givon Iast Fridsy ovening st the residence of Mr. and Mrs. B. Bhartlef, in Lake View. The party was in honor of their daughter, Miss Lucy Shurtleff, and son, Harvey L. Daker, of Faribault, Minn. Masic was furnished by Hand. Among the guestswore Miss Lizzie Chase, Miss Lonisa Becker, Misg Carrie Lawson, the o8 Drennens, of Evane- ton, Misa Bowman, Miss Marian Young, Miss Jennie Goodwillie, Miss Sadie Ballard, of Evans- ton, Miss Bost, Misy Church, Miss Blackburn, James Goodwillie, John ifslser, William and James Waller, Edwin Becker, the Messrs, Bow- eu, Cuyler, of Faribault, Smiley, of Boaton, W. F. Basser, recently of Denver, évl.. Alr. Fostor, and Mr. Blanchard, of Evanston, —— A Note ;Paid Sixty-two Yenrs After Maturity. A Mr, H—, of Newport, R. L., in 1813 made anote which was afterwaras transferred to tho graodfatier -of _Distnct-Attorney John C. Greene, of Troy, N. Y. Iu 1816 the maker of the note was compalled to take the benetit of the act for the relief of insolvent debtors. In August, 1873, sixty-two years after the maturity of the note, District-Aftorney Greene received a lat- ter from the maker, directed to the beirs of tao Rev. Caleb Grecue, his graudfather, detailing the facty avd giving the amount of the note and all pariicalars connzcied with 1t, and desiring to Lnow who represented the estato of tho Hev. Caleb Greene, and was_entitled to receive tho payment of &aid note. By the residuary clauges 1o the willa of his grandfatber rnd father, Hr. Greene was entitled to receive the payment, sud he forwarded to the gentlemen the proo? of his ideatity, and that he was eotitled to the payment, and by retarn mail received s draft for the amouat, which ho had stated to bealt he could receive on account of the princigal and interess of theuote. The Disuici-Attorney was unabls £o find the nate, but found correspondence in ro- gard to it among the fumily papers. Mr. M. is not & wealthy man, and has had no means of ac- camuiating property except by sirict economy {from the avails of an office of limitod emolu- ments held by him for many years in Newport, bu: has, neversheless, paid all his old debts. AMUSERMERTS. What Stall Be Dene for Our Friends in the Bays of Their Tribula- tion? ¢ Growth of the Sunday Drama-—Re- view of the Week---The Death Roll, Advent of the Englisk Opera ---Success of the Opera Beuffe. Theé Prominent Musicians VWho Have Died During 1875--- Musical Notes. THE DRATA. IN CHICAGCO. THE UNEMPLOYED. The pumber ot actors out of employment in Cbicago just now is unusnally large. Exact fig- ures cannot, from the nature of tho case, bo given; butitis safe to say that at no timo for soveral years have s0 many regular members of the profossion wantivg cogagements been gath- ered in this city. Chicagois the headquarters of ‘Western travoling cowpanies, which generaliy make it convenient to o to pieces hore or here- abouts. Whon failures of this nataro tako piace many of the strolling actors find themselves without means t> carry themselves elsewhere, nnd withont encouragements to use their mesns for such s purposo if they had soy. Aninstance in hand is afforded by the virtaal dissolution of the Aiken company. The actora forsiag that crgapization were regularly engaged for tho season. Thay aro now thrown oné of employment. They are wmot in a position to sae on their contracts. Thes must make the best of the sitaation, and wait for something to turn up. Tho Wallack combina- tion and eeveral others of the kind bave also broken up in this vicnity. Most of the persons bolongiug to these orgapizations are now i Cbicago. None of the unemployed actors ask charity or wantit. Taey do deserve sympathy. They belong to a profsssion which has afforded the people much eoterminment, and which shonld receive svme counsideraticn in hard as well 88 easy times. Basides sympathy, tho aci- oru of this class need assistanco in the shape of honorablo employmeat. We hope they may get it, and that some prefercnce will bo ebown in their fuvor by those who have it to give. There is still a word to be smd in regard to the future. No wiser step could be taken by the strolling actors in the West than would be the formation of & Mutual Protection Society, which might undertake the prosecution of frandulent mauagers. Itia one thing for a manager to fail absolutel; in any undertaking, losing houestiy what ho hias in an endesvor fo fulfill bis contracts ; it is quite anctber for a wealthy man to become an amateur manager, and to retire from businoess tho moment ho Juds Lhis spacuiation becoming unprotitabls. ‘The faw eLould be iuvokod acainst managers of tho las- tor cless, and would he, no doubt, it avsbody with sufiicient means could be found to undor- ! take a wnit. If somo coucert were taken ameng the actors interested the means could be found. A small subacription by each person intereated would form 2 fund gqmic large emough for all purposes of protection. ~ Wo hope to 8ee egome wies messure of insurance. of which the baro oat'inos have besn indi:ated, adopted at the opening of fature seasons. And let tho participants take care that the funds are not intrusted to a Treasurer of dubimns charne- tur, who might take a sudden faney for o plessure- trip to En:ope. FOUR SUNDAY THEATBES. Thres English and one German theatre in this city advertiso performances to-day. The Pari- tan Suvday seems to bs falliog into disrepute. The managers, of couree, find their profit in Sunday porformances. Tney have discoverad at Col. Wood's Museum and the Academy of Musio that tho Sunday evening exhibition at the Adel- phi {8 full of protit. So the ** Two Orphans " is to be given at the Academy and ** Cioderella " at the Museum. The mavacersof the latter place even stretch a point, and announce & matinee, as well a8 a regular evening performance. Thoey msake charity a pretext, of comse. The Newsboys' Home is to bave & ceriain share of tho receipts. We should like to sce the Ausenm come out fair and square on its merits, and ask patronage as o Suuday thoa- tro. That is the only way in which ita policy can possibly be justiied. The overlastiog ery of charity czo onty be needed to cover a maltitade of sins. 'To the averazo man this system of benefits for everybody and eversthing under the sun is s trido_hypocritical, if,not trapspsrently untrutbfal,—Pecksn:Man. if uwot Pickwickian. As to the propriety or impropriety of theatrical performances on Sunday evenings. that 1S o question we do not propose to diseuss in this pisco. There is muck to ba gaid on either sido of the argument. No doubt many persons who DOW g0 10 the theatres Sundsy nights would go to worse J)luces if there were no theatres open ; and no doubt, again, many would be in better places, Bnt moral giounds aro hardly suitable 1or fighting such a controversy upon. e udvise those’ who choose to grapple with the mighty bydra to entice 1t into a retired spot and throw it with an underhold. To seizo it by & head. or by :ny of ita thousand fangs, 18 to invite destruc- ion. STAR LECTORE COURSE. The Star Course entertainments, now that the bolidays are past, will be resimed, and will con- tinue until late in the spring. Ths next lectaro will be Mopday, Jan. 10, in Plymouth Church, by the Inglieh orctor who created such en- thugiasm by his eloquenco hers ten years ago, Henry Vincent. The sale of scats for this lec- ture will bogin next Fridsy at Jansen, McClarg & Co.’s. Iemy Vincent will bo followed, Jan. 18, at the Union Park Charch, by Schuyler Col- fax, in bis oration on ‘‘Abraham Lincoln.” Cexl Scburz, Bayard Taglor, Miss Halen Patton (the only reader of tha course), Mrs. Livermore, the Boston Philharmonic Club concerts, and the Oratorio concert. THE GEORGIA JINSTRELS. With the vacation of Hooley's Theatra by the California party, and the departure of Kelly & Leon from the New Chicage, the burnt-cork field is left to the eale occup2ncy of the Goorgia Minstrels, who will occupy the stage sy the Academy of Mueic this week. The Georgia troupe have points of excellence distinctivoly tieir own, and their standing in the minstrel world is of the highest. Tho bifl announced is full of novelties, and the company is numeri- celly u strong one. . . A DEVIEW OF THE WEEK PAST at the theatres ueed not occupy us long. AMc- Vicker's Theatre was given up to comic opers, and the bills at the Academy, Col. Wood's Ma- eeum, and tho Adelphi were unchanged. The minstrels, both at Hooley’s Theatre and the New Chicago Theatre, were as eutertaining as ever, without offering anything particularly new or original. It is s dubions complimeut to the tastes of Chicago people that this “should be considered the best minstreltown in thecounatry. So long 8 it is so, however, it i8 quitd desirable that the besvexhibitions of miustrelsy should be given here, The California Minstrels and Kelly & Leon's are certainly worthy of a place at the head of tho profession. They should recerve elsawhere tho generous support that they de- gerve. Both companies leave the city this week for short traveling expeditions. NOTES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS, Da Quincey's “Tour of the Holy Laud." a pano- rama of coneiderabie moerit as a work of ari, aud full of intercst to ell Bible-students, il be ex- hibited this week ot the Halsted Street Opera- House. Prof. W. G. Sumner, of Yale Coilege, will de- liver the Sunday lecture this afternoon ai $ o'clock sharp. Subject: *“The Deactits of Hard Times." Prof. Suwnor is a distinguished stu- dent of political ezonomy. He should bo warmly welcomed by & large audience. The Chicago plsy of *Running s Corner” is announced for prodaction ac tho Arch Street Theaws, Philadeiphia. for Jan. 81 next. The production will be made notable by tho frst sppearance this season of Alrs. Jobu Drew, who is oo of the clevepest actresses of the modern .| profession, though necessm 'ly meagre snd ia- ! staze, and who will play the part of Miss Bangs, taken by Mrs, Stoneall when the pieco was dons 2t McVicker's. 'he tbestres will bo even dulier this week than Jsst, Harrigan and Hart, well-known va- 1ioty performors, will occupy tho New Chicago Theatra. The Georgis Minstrels will fill ibe gap left by the depariure of "tho other two compsnies ot the Acndemy of Music. Col Wood's Museum will give every night & play called * Adventures of 4 Country Girl,” sud at the matinees of Moa- csday, Thursday, and Friday, * Little -Hocd.” The Adefpbi apnounces an extraordiuary attr: v, McvVicker's and Hoo- loy's Theatres are given over to opers, as else- where noticed. S S THE QUTER WORLD. DEATIS 0F 1875, The following list of déalhs in the dramatic complete, will give some ides of tue losses of tho year. A few names well kinown in Chicago but haviog no promicancs elsowhére are inclndsd : In America-Charles X. Fox, Jan. 18, at New T Jermes Clark, Irish _comedian, At Hartford. April Jamen J. Trior, st Toledo, April 27 ; Mrs. F. B, Co April 23; Frank 3nn. way, of the Brooklyn Theatre, roe, Chicogo, June 23 Chrriotte Crampton, at Cin- cinnatl, Oct, 9; Josis Booth, fermerly of Chicago, at Cinclanati, Oct. 12; Offs Keed, of Laura Keeno's tooupe, Oct. 20; Frank Harrington, Chicago, Nov, 12; Guorge Belmore, tha Englizh actor, at New York, Nov, 15; Sunan Denin, at Bluitton, Ind., Dec. 4; Thomay S.'Holland, nt Indlunspous, Doc. 13; irs, Melinda Joues, at Boston, Dec. 12; Edward Eddy voriy Bowery actor snd_manager at Kingsto: Dec. 18; Tenjemin W, Thayer, pact propeietor of tha Doston Theatre, Dec. 1%, In Great Eritan—larey Bolem, pantomimict of Ola Drury, nt Wiadsor, Eng,, Jan. 257 Edward P. Kandall, theatrical mannger of Londom, Feb, 32; IL L. Bie man. Londou theatrical mauiger, March 22: 3. Harrlet F. Noddy, English uctress, July Bicg Blanche Yord, Scotch setress, July 465 Mra, Dollock, Beotch, Aug. ®; Wil Rayla Bermard, drematic suivor, Aug. 3; Wiliam Henneit, London actor, Aug. 19, l';'!fl"lft and Germany—Heinrich Friebler, a favorite comedian, aé Hamburg, Jau. 3 L Paul Foucher, emincat Parisian critic and playwright, Jan, 277 Meatephes, French dramatic suthor, June cede, Ureuch dramatic author, June 25 ginis Dojazet, Prench actross, Dec. 1; 8 Paria, Aug. 27, THEATRE-PARTIZS IN NEW TORX. Tho way the theatres aro patronized in New York, and perhaps the reason why they are 80 patronized, may be learned from the following patagraph which ocours in ~he New York corre- spondence of the Boaton Saturcay Geazelte: ‘These was a theatre-party of 1°0 perionsat Wallack’s, the otiser meht, and on the evening Alr. Jawmes Gordon Beunctt gavo s parts wi.ich was more modest in #ize, end only occupied two boXes, A Supperat Delmonico's followed the parformance, To ms thern ro fes more plessant wsss of spending en even- ing. You don't have time toget bored Atany ons Wallack's g graut place for theatre-prtied, for it is one of the cosicst theatres tovn, Iawm gid toas that Mr. Baker is cuitivating a r the cinesic music amnong lus andiences. Lo hiaa buen playing = fantasia on “ Loliengrin» between the acts, which, nlthough not equal to Thoma, I3 very grtefulater the nail theatre orchestra music. A new comeds, “Our Salloxs,” by Henry J. Byron, will the next attraction at Wallacits, : NOTZS. Mr. Lester Wallack will shortly appear ot his own theatre. George Fawcett Lowe has a new dramn nearly ready for production. John E. Owens openg with *Oar Boys" at the Brooklyn Theatre to-morrow night. Tho goneral chargs of plagiarism brought azainst Ar. Dals's now play, * Pigue,” has not been sustained in any parsicalar, McKee Raokin's performance in * Roedalo™ is well spoken of by the Liilwaulice papers, but they thiuk singing is not his srrong poiat. The Boston Journal notos that *a popular actress, who died recently, left an naorotected Lusband witlg@yt visible moans of szppost.” Therc isno trath ia the carrent newspaper statement that Mr. Boucicault has been employed by Mr. MeCnllough to rowrite “ Jack Cade.” Tho New York Tribune is glad to hear it. Kate Claxton hag won fresh laarels by her personation of Louiseat tha Boston Theatre. ‘The Two Orphans ™ yoems destined to havo a long runtsere. Itis mow, we believe, in ita fitth week. Mr. G. B. Waldron, formerly of Chicago, has been playingin * JMaurce " aad * The Marble Heert ” at the Portland Moseum. Ho was ad- vertised as “Tho popuiar young actor, etc.,) for one week only. A play, prolanging the historical seri menced in ** Cbarles tho First,” and continned in *-Buckingham,” has been compleoted by Mr. W. G. Wills, 2ad will be shortly produced. Its tit'e ell Gwynne.” Tae heroine wall be played by M:ss Fowler The noxt Shaksperean play attamoted at tha London Lycenm by Mrs. Bateman and Mr. Irv- ing will bs * Othallo.” ~ Mr. Irving, of courss, aia Hamot, will play the Moor. Miss Dateman—not of course—has surrenderod Desdemona to her sis- ter, Ming Isabel, and will hersslf play Emiiia. Tha duficuley i3 to find a good Jajo. «» John T. Raymond begins his Southern travels with Col. Sellers at Charlotte, N. C.. Jao. 3. Hia Iiv'ro(:mmmu thenco will be: Columbis, S. C., 'ncsday, Jan. 4 : Charleston, S. C.. commencing Wedpesday, Jan. 5; Savaonah, Ga., commeuc: iog Monday, Jan. 10; Augusta, Ga., Jna. 14 and 15. Afierwards to Afacon, Columbue, Soma, l\!fintgflmexy, Atlants, Cbaitanoogs, and Nashe ville. Mr. Frank Mavo was at Lonisvilie lnst weelt; Kats Cloxtan and **The Two Orphans” at Bos- ton; Masgio Mitchell at Ciocmoati; innio Palmer at Detroit; Rignold at Drookiyn; Baker and Farron nt Rochester; “the Rankin Combi- ation in **Rasedale " at Milwaukeo; ths Kiral- fys with * Aronnd the World” at Washington; ALiss Charlotts Thompson at Philadelphea ; Lid- win Adams at Providencs, R. I +Macboth,” by J. Sheridsn Koowlos (F. Harvoy), is & fragment. now first published, of Lectares upon Drumatic Art, deliversd mora than forty years ago. *Theyare admirnhle,” Chnstopber North wrote 10 the Nocles, **full of matier, elegantly written, and eloquontly deliv~ ered.” Perhops the chisf interest of tlus stady of Macbeth will be fonud in the notices of Shak- epeara’s skill a3 o dramazic oraftaman.—Zondon dthenwum. It is o somowhat singular fact thatin the gay and mirthful metropolis of San Franciseo tho wmanagers of theatzes havo been for eome time in despair over the difficuity of procuring batlet girls, who are needed in the performances. Ono manager has offered to give :Ee rirls silk tights and increased pay, but even that does not brinir them. Tho demand for the nymphe in Australia i3 ssid to be the cruse of the scarcity in Sen Francisco. A _performance was givon on Dec. 10, i tlje Haymarket Thestre, 10 aid of the Royal Gen- eral Thestrical Fuad. The principal faature was the appearance of Miss Helen Fancit, who once again, a3 she has 80 often done _before, placod her services at tho disposal of the directors of this charity. The cbaracter in which Miiss Fancit elected to appear was that of Jolanthe. m_the drama of * King Rone’s Daughter.” translated from the German of Henry Herts by Mr. Theo- dore Martin. *“Julius Cesar” wag revived at Booth's The- stre, Now York, Iaat Monday night with all the l.\ramlwd magnificonce. 3fuch of the ecencry loft Ly Edwin Booth was uzed. The anliences have been Inrge. Tho newspaper notices of the mounting and acting are all favorable. The acting wasdone by Lfr. E. L. Davenport as Brutus, Jr. Lawrcuce Barratt as Cassius, 3lr. F. C.Bangs as AMarc Anfony, Mr. Mitnes Lorick 18 Julius Casar,—each of ywhom was called out st tho end of the firat act.~Ma Henry Woaver 28 Casce, Miss Mary Wella as Portia, and Mies Rosa Rand a8 Calphnrnia, with fairly compatenc actors in the less important paris. “The Crucible” holds the boards well at the Park Theatre. Mr. A. Oakey Hall shows mani- fest improvement, evea Within the short period in which hie bas been on thestage. He has ener- getically worked at curtailing and 1mproving the pieco, and with good effect. The varioty of opinions on his ecting has been grear, bat ha has been troated, perbaps, too much as would be Irving or Bootb ina new role, aud notas vno making his firs: effort ina new braoch of art. Artists caunot leap into life fall-armod like Miverva. They need service in the feld to learn to pear their arms fitly, If Mr. Hall con- tioues to advance 8s he has done within a week we may hope to see him as eminent in this as in other professions.—New York Herald. HUSIC. AT HOME. . THE ENGLISH OPERA SEAfON. - The regular opers season for 1875-'6 will be inaugarated to-morrow evening by the Kellogg English Opera Troupe under the management of Mr. C. D. Hees, who is 80 well and favorably known here, both 8s & dramatic and operstic manager, and will last two weeks. The list of the leadiag ariists comprizes all of the old sing- ers who were here Iast season, and some new ones who bave been added to the troupe, s0 a8 to strepgthen cach part and enable it to give | work3 which roquire doubling up as well 83 to give the singors the moeded respites from work to koop them fresh. The sopranos aro Miws Kellopg, Mme. Van Zendt, sud liss Montagie, the latter 1 new accession from Bal- timore, whois on tho etago for the tist time this ce2800 ; the contrsltus, 2lrs. Zelda Segui always a favorite hore, and Miss Anvie Dean- mont ; tho tenors, Mesars. Castlo and Maas ; tho baritones, Messrs. Carloron and William Hamil- ton, tho Jaiter new; the basscs, Mr. Henry Teakea and Mr. Goorgo A. Conly, the latter m: ing bis first Chicago 2apearaace ; the bui¥o, Edward Soguin. The chorus and orchestra are under Mr. Behren's compstent charge. The reportoire for the week wiil bo as foilows : Xon- “day, *“The Bobemian Girl”; Taesdes, * The Tioso of Castile™; Wedaesday, ** Mignoa ''; Thuxaday, * Trovators "; Fri: “Tra Diavo- Io ¥ Saturday (mutineo), " (eveniaz) * Maritana.” llisa Kellogg will eing on 3Mou- day, ‘Neduoedas, Friday, and Ssturday : Mme. Van Zandt on Wedooeday, Tharsday, and Satnr- €ay ; and Miss Mootuguo wmakes her dobut on Tuesdoy. The rapoutoirs is a pecaliardy popular ona, made up of the old standard works, sad ought to call out large audionces. TOE OPERA LOUIFE. The Oates Troupe, which did n remerkably good bueiness last weel, commonces its second week at cVicker's Theatre to-morrow evening. Tho repertoire for the week is 88 follows: Monday, Lecocq’s *Les Pres St. Gervais”; Thursday end Satarday matinee, Oforbach’s “La Joiie arfameusa”; Fridsy and Saturday nights, Arthur Sullivan’s caatats, **Trial by Jury" and * Les Bavards.” THE CHRIST CHURCH CHOIR CONJERT. ‘fbe Cbrist Ckurch choir, pumbering fifty voices, will givo their firt coocert on Friday evening, the 7th inst., at the church, nader the girection of Mr. Tomline, their leader, with the followiug programme: : 4 rant Anthom—* Praise the Lord ™, Quartctte—* Tho Sands o* De: fisres [Fhitney and Baier, Sies and Zroz- erick, Song—* Rocked in ths Cradle of the Doep ..Enight Fr. Usoo, . Mfr. Gsbornz, Glee—* Tark ! Apollo Strixss tha Lyre Solo—* A7e Meria ™. Mssa e Quartette—Selected.... (naicer ity Quarterte, Salo 2nd Chorus— Cantiqua do_Noel ™ fian Eomig Daser. Part Bong—~+ 0 My Lava's Lixs tas Bass . PaBT I Charus—* Angel of Peace ”. Song wud Chorus— Home, & ire. Tucter. Solo—* The Frisr of Ordors Gray " Mr." Genrge Lroderick. Part Song—* O Hush Thee, My Baby ”. Ballad—* There's nas Roomn for Twa . S8 Matue Breicster. Quartette— Selzcte, EBrewster. Quake Chorus—* Festizal Iymn » LACAL MISCCLLANT. . Tomlins. tha leader of the Cbrist Chuzch choir, was pressnted by bis choir oniNew-Year's Ve with an elegant gold-mounted ivory baton. The elementery instraction clasa in the Tonie Sol Fa ssstem maeeta nc the Second Deptist Church ou fhursduy evouing noxt. This wil be tho last opportuoity for the accession of rew membars. Concert goers will bs glad to know thatat leagth adsices havo bzen recoived from Mr. Srrakosch by Mesers. Carpenter & Sheldon to the effect that the Titiens troaps will be bere in tho latter part of January. The principal featuros of the Tarner Hall pro- graramo this afterndon are the overturo to “*Pique Dame,” aria and chorus from Verdi's ** Rubbery,” potonrri from ass’ ¢ Indigo.” renedo,” for fluts and bLory, end Strunsy’ * Artist Life Waltz.” Tho faculty of the new Hershey =Musical Senool bas now been thoroaghly organized, uud is =s forlows: V. §. B. Mathews, Director, Pi- nuo, Orzan, Masical Grammar, szd History ; Mes. Hara B. Hershey, Vocal Director, Formas- £:00 of the Voice, English, Germaa, aud Italian Sivgiog: _Mr. Clarence I, Eddy. Orgsn, Piano- forta, and Musical Comrosition; Madame Clara Vonklenze, Miss Cora Freer, and Miss Dessio Schaetier, Piavoforte: Mr. Eugene Vonklenze, Cerman, Ttaiian, and Freuch : Mr, Joseph Sing- er, Violin ; Alr. James . Dowland, Elocation. The Deothoven Snciety gave its third rennion atits 100ms on Thursday evening last. ‘Lhe - strummental features were the Schubers trio in B flat major, Mcudelsaohn'’s andante and varia- tions for piano and ’cello, and osthoven’s jrariette in E flat major. in which siessms. Volfsohs, Eichbiom, lLewis. and Allen, took pact. Miss Jessio Hardy sang Franz's soogs, *Why Beats My Heart So Loud?” sod *The Ocean Has Its Shining Pearls.” and algo in tas Schumann duat * Love's Grief,” with JMiss Whaite. Tho Iatter sang Schumaon’s “All Under the ITee I [ave Wandored,” aud * Wizh Reses, with Cvpress,” and Mr. Carl Dorgstzin £ang an aria from St Pacl. . On Wednesday evoning of this weok, a com- plimentary coacert, under the dirsction of Mr. Haus Daiatka, will bo given 25 tbe North Side Turaer ITall for the Leasfit of ths woll-known baritone, Mr. Charles Wirtschorecs. He will ba asyisted on thiy occssion by Miss [{alen Balatka, eoprano: Aliss Lottia B. Cruitshank, alio; Messrs. W. H. Starley and Edward Schuleze, tenors; Jr. Borsghy, basso; Mr. Ileman Alsn, violin ; aed M Ledochswski, pisno—an ar- ra¥ of talent not oftoa excellod ina homo con- cert. The beneiipiery himsalf will sing Wsgner's < Lveniog Star:” io a duet trom Verdi with Jliss Balalka, 2ndin tha *William Tell” trio with Messra, Schaltzs and Bardghy. NTSICAL FECROLOGY. The following is = list of tho prominent mu- siciaps who nave died daring the year 1375 : Onied Statcy—Samuel Sharploy, ne: trel; Jullus Lo, of the firm of Lao & m.l;;::;nf}:;n"&‘. Scliamaalier, foandor of the Schomacker Piano Com. pany; J. P. Webater, aong writor; Thomis S." piano minufactarer ! Nelie James Unsworth, nesr miast song; writer; Jumes Henry Bu Dan’ Bryant, nogro mineiral 0ith, Degto minstral } Marguerite Villiers, Aimeo opera bouffs troupe; Marthina Keller, com- osers Dr. J, IL Wilcox, osganist; Samael PHastly Taslor, organist; U. C. Tll. founder of New York Flilpsrmonic Society'; Howard W. Giovar, composcr s Vil F. Goadwin, Trewident New York Oratoris ociety. Germany—Johann Poter Titis, violintst; darfe Fischer Stolvers, sngoz; Valontind Hemm, compoe- or; Teluri~h voa Inten, violinist; Louis Kindscher, comvoser; M. Hannemann, chamber musiclan? Feraipend Laab, violinist; Hesr Mertol, firm of Drelcioff & ertel, Leipeic; Tueodoro Maller, sio- France—Tean Tenri Tape, pisno manufacturers Mme. Caroling v.mdmbncr»::x—nxim Pl Gonn ;3 3L Conderis, opera comifque; Alphonse Royere, opora. director ; JUB. Villanme, horn-player; Aflle, Massy, prima donna; “Mme. Jesnne Louisa Farreuc, cors poser; Mare Brambills, contraito; M. Lefebure-Wely, organiet, Fnglanl—Tho Tev. Menry Exst Mavergal; Wil Storndile Dennett, compossr; Julte E, PerEias, bacsg: Joseph Williams, clarionetist ! Benjamin Lnmliy, opa- ritlo monsger;' Bessia Emmett, operatio staper; Georgo Adolphus Griesbach, composer; John Halish, *Fialy—atlo Romaal, u ty—Catlo Romani, composer ; Polt da il 3 clgium—Sig. Agnesi, baritono 3 Firtuoto; IT, Stagaie, viotiar ¢ - & Wereh callo Austria—Leopold Janss, violinist, e, ABROAD. MTSICAL NOTES. Charles 3ferza, a composer of some merit, is dead, at the age of 73. Titiens coet the Handel and Haydn Society in Boston $4,500 for two nights’ singing, A now symphony by Geraeheim, produced un- der the composer’s direction at tha sixth Gowandhaus Concert, is stated to be coldly and laboriously written, sud obtained very little suceess, A correspondent eays: ‘‘Carlo Broschi and *The Black Domino” have been lately prodaced in Berli. The principal rolz wss undertaken by our American prima donos, Miss Minpie Hauck, every day becoming & greater favorite of the pablié; the applause sccorded her in bock was entbusiastic and goneral. She intends shortly to appear in eoversl othor operas, not siven ince the departaro of Lucca. The Museum of the Conservatoire of lusic at Paria bas juet received an addition of much jo- terest to musical aotiquerizns. This is one of the uow obsoleto flutes known as *“flutes 3 bee,” which were blown ot the end instead of, as noy, et the side. The specimen in question is fifey centimetres in length, avd is made of a singro piece of whito marble. 1t is handsomely doco- T8i0d, and is supposed to bo of tatian origin, Tho Loundon Athen@um of the 13th ult. says: On_ the 9th, atthe piancforte recital i Mehlig, Schumann's * Andante con ‘r'lr?a’wfz?’?x:; sz Inpromptu by Merr Leinecks, for two pianofortes, bad a1 esponents the Russian ana German pranists, £howing that two great artists can unity cordistly, without exhibiting that morbid desire for exclusive supremacy which exists, so nnfortunately for art, tn London, Fraulein Mehliz's single performances were Weber's Sonata in A flat, Bach's Prelnde and Fuzue in @ minar, transciibed by Dr. Liszt, besides s0l0s by Chopin snd Schucert. ierr Withelm), who created a feat teneation on the 6eh by bis briliint playinz of baconne isted at Jachis Claconns 1o or, azsisted at the recital of “The asinine New.York writers who have epoken of ber voice as wern, aud past its prue, deserve utter contempt, “ 50 superb, #o dramat- ie, so wholly musica) ‘& Boprano hss not sung here in very many years. The firet notes of magrificent aria from * Oboron’ fairiy tag: breath away with their grandour, their ing beauty. The vbice hendiog a!l horoie qualities, and caplivating the learred and tho valoar car alike by 1ta sove splendor. When she uttered the firut TOtes o *Qcean, thon mighty monster,” the spe)l iy thy X One' i domi ey mply grana; eo perfectod ; tho biilows of soucd interprare} theme.” 'Tiug is tho Springlield Eepuye, talking sbout Titions. Bostey The Florenco correspondent of the Adzertiser says: Wa havo here at tho Pagliano, the largest tho city, Mo Hltcheock, whoes singiag e %,"g,‘,‘l in Meyerbeer's grend ofera of “Tho Muguesnigey greatly clmized.” Mea, Hilehcock (whoso stage gy 33 Darsnd) 18 o former Pruteged of Macetzek w: Deariug ner once at private soiree in New York o struck with its five tone, and by bis sollciiation Hitehcock was induced 20 study for 3n operatic car She mado her dubut in Chicago, under Maretzexs my: agement, and, ofter a succeasful tour in the Usiy States, wezt to Europe, szng with grest ucoap! 1.a Seals, tho geoat theatre of Jfilan, and, alter a bpy iant resson tho following year in South' Americ, 1oy retnrued to Europe, and s now fulfliog an ege ment here ut the Pagliano, Tichard Wagnor hss published sn_ clsbony, scheme of the arrangemeats for the rehearyy 0 performances at Barreuth nest summe specifying every dotail with tho groatest mngty. nesy, and eetung down everythbing io the syy. teaatic style of 3 bookkeaser. The Drofpecey is prmtad on ona broad paga, about the sizeof a poge of the New York Tribune, with seouny columns for dutes, hours. and the diferent k of exercises. Ths orchestral rebearsals will b, 2t9 5. m. on the Ist of Juus, in the fewig theatrs, and three days will ba devoted to the 15t part of “Rhoiogold.” The rehearsalyof gy gccond part . will follow, and the rest in dne order, until the ly act of the **Goiterdammerung” i3 reache on the 10tb, 11ch. and 12:h of Jaly. Twoday will then be spent in a'repetition of *Rhan. £0l4,” and three in each of tho other thres gi. visiona of the work. Full dross rehearsajs g cupy four days, from July 29 to Aug. 4, andthey comies = series of general evening reheam Angz. 6, 7, 8, and 9. Thers are noxt thres dspy for rest and refreshment. and on the_13th (Sm. day), the great performance opens with . gold™ st 5 p. m. On the 1ith comes thy *Walkiire,” first act at 4 p. m., eecond actatg t act 2t 8. *Siexfried " will be given onthy 15th at tha scme hour, and tha **Gotterdsn. merung " on the 16th, first ast ac 4, second as at 6:30. third act at 8:3). The socoua and thig representations begin oa the 20th and 27th, THE GAME OF CHESS Crzc26o Crtess CLUE—Nos, 63 and 65 Weshingty streat; og<n from 98, m., to 10 n. m. Chess plasers moet daily ot tie Tremont Homa (25 change) nnd at the Sherman House (busezient). Coznaunicatious with games, problems, or soloiey should be 2ddressed to the City Editor of Tz Txs. TS, Good problems or gamee wiil be published g this column, TO CORRESFONDENTS. “RtoE B7."—Quite = namber of solutions bry been sex: in for Froblem No. ¢ commenaing with By EB7. Thatsolation is incorrect. Black 1.Btof 3 is the correct answer, . Correct rolutions to Prohiem No.5 bave beenn ceived from A. Henschel, E. J. Amacy, E. Burbe, L4 G. . Fuller, *512 West Monros sireet,” 4 L EPNT I BT G B, Bridiey, Miliaiee; PROBLEM Y0, 7.—BY MB. J. P. Q. “Quadrum.” DLACK. e, White to play and mate in thres moves, SOLTGTION TO PROBLEX NO. 5 Back. o £ [} & g CEESS IN ¥EW TORK. Tho mateh botweon Messrs. Bird ual Yason begm Taesday aftomoon at the Tooms of tae New Y Downtown Chess Clab, . Tas foliowing are the mm inthe first gamo : f toK4 EttoB3 EtmBS QL4 10QDB4 toQB3 EtioB3 toQEt4 QK3 ©0Q3 Q3 tIKELS DKE3 4 Kt Q2 EL3 toRE 1 to KEt4 B takes B ties BB toKAtS K2 toQR4 QR toQ Kt 5 t t10Q B £ CERttoQ2 6. ERttoQLts 3 17. Kt lakes B §g.¥ko§ll{ L0 Q 13 Fe D F0gBL P QKRS 4 Kt takes Kt i e e RtoQsq K1 i QtoK2 EDB3 EPtakes B takes P EtoQ? 0 Q3 21 KtaQB2 toKB3 . B ROEES Biakes B B Qtakey R | M RtoERsg QtoKEKt4 i to KR4 1-Qhanz KitoD1 2 o P1oR3B3 Slon s Rtr K Brq LR QloQ i3 0Q3- QtoQ R eq toR ey RtoKReq RioQsg QtoQ D3 Kt0Qa BtoB3 TtoLRag R tzkes I Ettaikes K - to E KitoE B2 to& ! 4 KtoK2 tok KW KBS K3 Qto K Beg S10Q2 45.Qto K Ked toKR2 l 46..Ql0 KR sq 2 takies Q 47.Et takes Q The game was gmlnvqfld to the 117th move, sud ¥ finally sbandoned as drawn. Time, 3b. 25m. T #core ia tha match nmow stands: Bied, 1; Masm, b deawn, L.—New Fork Herald, “Oth, 3 Another partizin the sesies between Mesers. Bd and Alberoni: > gess EOFIPFOsO s 2““5":“.2; 3 . ao w . 5 PIgICO Fo & E § [>per-) g8 Eidh 3 3 Izt B ERt M. Alteront resigns. THE HUMAN HZART. The human heart has many a cell, Where all the rassions centre: Rev.age and Hate as nefzhvors dwell, | i bride wont to enter. us all the e, congraous The nobiest deeds the mind has pa"unnd. To ciroumvent, together stand. Eager to strike for fancled wrong; Slight injury ne'er forgettings High head above the neighbor throngs ‘Those constant nips-besetting, AR T iciste mul stern 068, And bird the soal 1w deep unrest] Tiow purge the temple of the Meard From such vilo nr’gfmdnn; Make pure and cleangdn ev'ry part Thie oncs bright ha¥itation 7 O racred Love! taou, thou alone, Cant drive th tntruders from the fhradey And make a tab'nucle—thing own! Cmcado, 4. P, Luurd