Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 5, 1876, Page 3

nena sntnesmtatennnewniiB AIRE TRIN TY! 0 1uE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, MARCH 5, 1876—-SIXTEEN PAGES. 3 NISSIPATION IN LENT. yp the World ies Not Given Up is 0 f Cakes and Ale. Anda Few Merry-Makers Still Keep Up the Daze. Receptions, Partiss, Surprises, and the Indomitable Clubs. A Fashionable Wedding at Harvard— Notes from Cther Suburbs. THE REASON WHY. Though it is ce ersily understood that the season ends wit Ash-Wedneaday, it goes not by Bny means follow that there is at tpgt parbienlat period an entiro cessation of fes- tetiee. Not eversbody is an Episcopalian or a oman Catholic, and the largo majority of tho pedets-goers of other roligious faiths bave no wer reagou for suddenly breaking off in tho Whst of their pleasures, except thet it bas bo- gomo the fashion to consider tho season ended yith Lent. Perk: they would bo inclined to rebel acninst tho dictum were it not that the srravgement i8 really a very convenient one, toning 28 it does when people are over-tired and apxious for relief front the enjoyments that jecemo herassi when carried to extromes. It bappens. then, that Lent answers more than tho c! gival useful and werthy purpose. Jat thongh debarred from mduiging in oxtrava- canoe of dress 2nd grand festivities during tha irdovs ef metapliorical fasting and prayer. codety pooplo heve been accustomed to moot joformally in ecloct nucibors and indulge in euch pnsdility 23 is rensonablo at all times. Ac- conlingly there will be many gatherings to record daring the next few weeks. It is noticeable, even, thst eoveral of the clubs have announced ler intention to proceed as usual, although these, of courge. are made up of people outside of the Church. LAFAVORITE ASSEMBLIES. .-, * 1 A correspondent sends the following: oF The Chicaco Tribune: March J.—As the season approached a cose, these catefuly managed and well-conducred pass bave increased in interest. Every alternste Figse evening the cosy club-Louse of ir. Martine has deen ablaze with light for their reception, and loug foes of catringes—ono after tho other—have paused fefore the entrance to be relieved of their well-dressed te. Twish I could descrite the scene. Upon entering the portals, the visitur econ finds Aimelf in tho receptiou-rcoms amid a tangle of long trains, 3 Duzz Of bappy voices, a crush of towers, frees, aces, and bright eyes,—enough to turn the Yin of one unused to such’ scenes. But scon tho gach from Pound's orchestra breaks in upon the Hater of voices, causmng Lhe young lady to give atinal firlto ber dress snd her escort to otfpr bis arm Yor fhetoor throcgh the bail-rovrs. Two soieinn wablo gemen, sutioned near tho centre of the tho tasteborrd ticlets that E ate treasured throughout tho evening and long Aftercerds, The ladies then are ecated upon the s0- fas ranged around the room, while for ten or fifteen mibutes there #8 a buzy rushing to aud fro amoug tho Lck-costed, white-gloved gentiemen to secure fx ite fartaess for the welty, the gafop, the quadrille, The popuisr society young Iaciea meanwhile hold o eostof:ninisrure court, giving 2 smile, a bow, or.2 iright word to one and anothcr whose names they ‘with to appear on their cards. : "Thos is conducted the largest social orgauization in the city. For two winters past it hzs held a high place in tho esteem of the fashionable world, sud too much esera. Ddward fs , J.B. Taylor, end George WW. Git, dr., for their skill in exciud:ngail but people f standing end respectability, Many evening dresses of tse aud: elegence ave been worn by tho ladies thio winter, especially those of Miss Vickeriot, Miss Patterson, 3liss Van Cott, Miss Wentworth, Mias Wheeler, Mrs, Mason, Mre. J.E. Teylor, Sirs. the Misses Creighton, tho Misses Morgan, the Misses Goourich, Miss Char- Jolie Cusler, Riss Lucy Bull, Miss Ten Eyck, Mrs. die.Cock, ss Ada McArthur, Mra, Meaton, Airs, Dag, Airs, Stewart Spculding, Ws, Silas Wright, Mise Rounds, Liss Lovejoy, Miss Josie Fake, Mrs. Singer, ‘Yies Skinkle, Miss Prescott, Miss Morris; slo may be amaisome of ihe Deru Bramicels who appear at thse parties: Mr. D, G, Alston, Robert Ingram, George Wilde, C. ¥, Marsh, John “Dandy, W. Chal- ners, C. Warren, Thamas Burnside, J. C. Whituey, EW. Nye, Kuight, Howland, Buch. ‘Taylor, Fowlsr, Hsyner, Potvin, Clark, J, K. Day, Willism Cochrone, MLA, Loring, J- Geodrich, Ferd Campbell, Gilbert, S. x a. George Clerk, Carpenter, McDougal, Dr. Ingalls, Daniels, Cronkite. Heaton, R. A. Bower, Later Coffoen, Wiluam Singer, George Rosr, Powers, White, Fleroad, Jewell, Bizine, Adams, Hanford, and Grasse, THE CHALITT BALL given by tho Indy manzgers of the Women’s Hospital at the Grand Pxcific Monday evening ‘was the principal event of tha week. Itwas the design of thoee having the affair. ia charge to makeit us for og possible representative of the dest class of Chicago society. Thia was not al- together an easy tek, a8 local society even of the best class is 80 divided;up into cliques. or. a8 they are moro gencraily termed. circlos. Besides there were many contlicting interests. Probs- biy not one of the lady managers of other chari- table institutions in the city but felt that her pet charity onght to havo had the benefit of the ball, especially as tho Woman's Hospital had already been complimented similarly only astort time before. Of courso the only way in which revenge could be obtained with any de- gree of propricty was fo stay at home, and, therefore, many prominent society ladies wore mixed from the bail. Notwithstanding theso minor discouragemetts, however, there was a most brilliant gathering, including about 500 society people. Dancing was carried on in the grandcorridor on the second floor and in the Adjacent parlors. No more elaborate toilets have ‘been diepleyed thus ee2son. Adescription of the dreszes way published in Taesdsy’s Trrsvxe, together with a list of those in attendance. Sir. 3.°B. Drake, of the Grand Pacific Hotel. %® generously fulfilled tho conditions of bis contract with the Commitieo of Arraugements that s reeolution vas passed by the Board of Sa- pervisors tendering him 2 vote of thanks there- for. The ladies alao desire to specially thank the floriets, W. D. Allen for the elegant baskets of flowers furnished for the parlors, J. T. Shep- berd for the lovely decorations of the sunper- room, and William B. Farrell for the tasteful ecorations of the corridors. A RECEPTION ‘as piven Mondsy evening by Mrs. Henry Cor- ith ana daughters in honor of iiss Clara Dang- ler, 2 young Iady visiting them from Phiisdel- This. About 100 were pregent and enjoyed themselves in dancing tothe music of Haud’s esta. : Among the puesta were Mr. and Mrs. W. FE. gett, Mr. and. Mra. Edward Hemetead. Mr. and Mra. William Dickivgon, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Sagent, Mr. and Airs. J. P. Smith, Mr. Nathan crwith, Mr. A.E. Small, Miss Lizzie Jonos, ‘Kiss Emma Booth, Miss Mamie McMaeter of Rock Isiand, Mies Nellie Smith, Miss Lizzie ‘Hemstead, Siss Clara Small, Misa Ella Adams, iss Jo Loraino, Alias Bolle Smith, Miss Tibbie Church, Miss Lowes Rood. Miss Ida Walter, Miss Lelia Church, Mesers. Cyrus Adams, Marry ers, HH. Walker, Bonj. Jones, Lon Hae- frouck; Courtney Campbell, Gurden Corwith, Artbur Chetiain, Wallace Campbell, Al. Has- frouck, C. H. Strong, H. emstead, M. Moore, George Gibbs, R. Joelyn, William Booth, E. G- and Fred. Tuttie SURPRIEE 2ARTIER. ~ . A surprise was given ‘Tuesday evening to Master Willie and Miss Fanais Derby at the resi~ dence of their parents, No. G36 Michigan avenue. About 150 juveniles were present. and Mrs, It. Barlow were tho recipients of Spleasant surpriee party at their residence, No. } Warren avenue, Monday evening. Dancing, games, and supper occupied tho time, A eurpriee party was given to Mr. and ifrs. RR. Foster, No. 112 Park avenue, Tuesday svening. ‘There wero present the Hon. and Airs. Willard Woodard and Flora Woodard, Judge aud Whitesides, Mr. aud Mrs. William H. Helii- ay, Mr, and Mra.T. J. Sammons, Mr. A. G. ‘oop, Mr. and Mrs, J, Buff, Mr. and Mrs. ng, Bir. and Mrs. N.S. Brooks, Br. and Homer, Miss Firman, Mr. and Mre, Butler, Pr and Ars. D. M. Ford, Mz. und Mrs, William Halliday, Mr. J. C. Halliday, Misses Susio toa Maris Eday, Mrs. Ormsby, Mr. and Sire, Morse, Mrs. Thayer, Mr. and Mrs. Catlin, Mr. (2d Mra. Corbett, and Mra. Sherrill. ie friends of Miss Estabrook, tho well-known locutionist, gave her a very acreeablo sarprise Wher residence, on Throop stroct, Friday oven- bg. After spending a vory pleasant evening in pecs singing, and social games, the, party persed at aa carly morning hour. Among present wera Mz. and Nirs. Dradley, Mr. nd Mra, Sloan, Dr. and Mrs. Underwood, Aire. jiuax, Miss Tronx, Miss Gentell, Miss Grabam, Kise Wilee, Mies Sloan, Miss Underwood, Bliss ttue Whelan, Miss Parre!t, and Mlessra. Under- 00d, ocho, Pierce, Dunn, Trusx, Whelan, 20d WASRINGTONIAN DOME. 40 entertainment was given Thursday cven- *Fin the chapel of the Washinztazian Home for the benefit af the cha) st : pel. Mr. C. a. Have’ ears ous of his choiceat pieces Spon tie plone. and Mrs. Javens eang several Songs in a very acceptable manner, dirs. Laara E- Dainty re- cited “Erudder Anderson,” “Crgeds of tho Bells,” and other selections. Mrs. ¥. WW. Lyman. gang tro souge, and (he Ton. Emery A. Storrs de a short epéech. All tho exercises: 8 highly entertaining character. ‘eof A concert will bo pivot Tiursdey ‘t will be given ‘Thursday ing tho Blasouie Hal of Lincoln Park Lodge ae the corner of Clark and Centro strecta, undor tho di- rection of Mrs. Magnusson Jowett. Amory those who are to take part may be mentioned Are. Nett Powell, Misses Jassio and Kitiio Wul- lace, Miss Emily Edorer, Mr. J. A. Mason, Mr. J. 2. Charlestou, Miss Edith Patterson, and Mr. . Btreckor. ae _ IN BER, = an oven i eelect imaaquereda party was © residence of g, Xo Stuebigan avenue, Ars. Kellogg, No. 910 Ae bes was given by sr. and Mrs, W. TL Bur- t Friday evening at thei it N 9 Indians area, ig at their residence, No. 1094 n informal party was given at the residence of Mrs, E. Wheaton, No." 256 Ontario strect, ednesday ovening, eohcdnoniay ovoning Mrs. Nughes, No. 202 South Peoria street, entertained about twenty- five of her more intimate friends. : An olezant party au given ut tha residonco of Julian 8. Rumsey, Esq., No. 313 Huron street, Monday eveniny. 3 owis R. Dyor his friends in bis parle Hotel Wednesday ovenin tho Misses Morgan, No. 447 West Washington street, outertained a small company of friends informally Monday ovening. airs. T. W. Andersen, No, 735 Michigan ave- nue, gave her daughter, Miss fanuio Anderson, a Inge birthday party Tuesday ovening. ‘Tuesday evening 4 select party was given by Ars. Noyes at her residence, No. 333 Ohio street. furnished the wusic. r Mr, and Mrs, James E. ec. Fla., Thursday morning. Miss Clara Dengler, of Philadelphia, is the gnest of tho Misses Corwith, No. 611 Michigan avenue. utertained a number of St. Caroline’s Court —— AMONG THE CLUBS. E ACME CLUB gare a very enjorablo party st the residence of Mra. H.R, Gilmore, No. 1411 Wabash avenue, Tuesday evening, which was largely attended. Dancing was the erder of the overing, and con- tinued till early morn. At 12 o'clock the party partook of a supper, Music waa furnished by Hand, and was of the very best. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Waterman, Mr. and Mra. Jobn Mel- fen, Mr. and Mrs. Johu Pastou, Mr. and Mrs. D. C, Paxton, Mra. John flowes, Mrs. A, E. Dunn, Mrs, Willard, Mrs. Barry, Mre. Willis, Misses Giilmore, May Wolcott,. Jessie Muueh, Jennis Ford, Riverside, Ii!.; Jennie Cross, Riverside; Migs Parsons, Sandwich, Ill.; Alice Long, Julis Mallory, Julia James, the Miesos Cushing, Lillio West, Miss Becker, Misses May, Lydix Green, Fantie Gillmore, Maggie Mesd, Lillio Reid, May Reid, Misa Marpell. Lizzie Wood, Lute Nellis, Susie Grebam, Ada Matthews, Miss Mid- dicmiss, Agnes Martin, Emma Powell, Kato Kelloy. Miss Waters. Mies Jones, Lizzie Clowry, Elaie Haywood. Miss McCune, May Boyden, Miss Dewey, Lizzio Moulton, Miss Leutell, Shes Be- ker, Miss Rathbone, Miss Gaiion; Messrs. Graham, Ford. Cross, Long Webel, Brust, Gillmore, Green, Oliver, William Martin, Bogue, Thacker, Buchanan, Udell, Van Winklo, Mead, Taylor, Washburne, Doty, Leckie, Bris- tol, Wheadon, Gage, Shoemaker, Cuthbert, Os- gocd, ‘Thompron, Hutehberger, Fowler, Boyden, Johngon, Winchell, Leavelle, Whelon, White, Scott, Cushing, J. I’. Martin, Hayden, Jaine- gaa, Prindi Nugent. B. L. James, Reid, Mallory. Lott, Strader, John Wood, McCauo, Grosz, Doyle, and many others; and of the Acme Club E. J. George, G. B. McGrew, A. C. James, Fred. Haman, H. O. Hourch, William Hough, Robert Miller. A. C. Haman, Herbert George, and Charles Hedges. ST. CAROLINE'S COURT, Tho closing reception of tho series given by Mr. and Mrs, D. H. Danolds occurred Thursdzy ovening, and wes largely attendud. As this waz the night previous to Ash Wednesday, many of the young ladies, strictly observant of the rules of the Chureb, declared their intention of going: home before midnight. The promise, however, was unwittingly broken, owing to the fact that some roguikh gnost turned back the bands of the regulator in the office of the hotel. Among the participants were Col. and Mrs. F. W. Tourtelotte, Or. S. S. Somers and wife, Mr. and Sirs, A..G. Whitaker, Mr. aud Grs. EL mith, Mr. JF. Crank, Judge E. VanBuren, . and Mrs. J. W. Chace, 3ir. and Mrs. If. G. Wormer, Mr. and Mra. W. O. Ruddick, Mr. and Mrs. C. 1, Benton, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Griffiug, Mr. and Mrs. C. 0. TenBroexs, Mra. Murry, Mra. Tucas, Mrs. Sholes, Mias Trowbridge, Miss Carrio Darton, Miss Jennie Peckham, Iiss Jenvie Oakley, Miss Nelli Gardner, Miss Lu a Maggie and Lizzie Cammings, Miss Roee £. Bignall, ‘Miss Merriman, Miss Kittio Scott, Miss Nollio Heath, 3tisa Carrie Watkin, Miss Root of Park Ridge, Mies Dean, Miss MecMaator of Mi Rock Island, Misy Franklin, Miss Ten- Eyko, Miss Biers, — Misses | Celho and Moihe. Hart, Mies Norton, Miss Wood- ard, Missea Helen and Belle Danolds; Messrs. Elott Durand, Robert Bines, J. M. Telford, Henry T. Hart, William M. Adams, George W. Clark, Jr., William F, White. A. J. Buchanan, James A. Taylor, H. W. Johnston. H. S. Bowler, ‘A. G. Whitaker, Ferd Campbell, H. O. Elsroad, Ed Magill, W. Mt. Howe, G. D, Conklin, R. E Lloyd, L. R. Dyer. L. M. Crossman, W. C. Parker, William H. Mooney, Herbert A. Thomas, M.D. Church, A. H. Fowler, 8, T. French, Dr. J. Mills, John T. Hoyne, O. S. Thayer, C. F. Lace, G8. Sea, G. C. Peckham, H. 8. Free- man, J. IL. Hewley, G. W. Lasher, and others. ST, PAUL'S HELPEES. ‘Tuesday evening the “ Ielpers” of St. Paul's Universalist Church gave a parly at Martiae’s South Side Academy, which, of course, was sac- cessful. ‘Among those in attendance wero the Rev. Dr. and Mra. Rrder, Mr. and Mrs. Sencca Kimbark, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Murphy, Mr. and Mrs. ‘Alonzo Burgess, Mr. and Mrs. Eaward Stnrie- vant, Mr. and Mrs. James E. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Lancaster. Mr. and Mrs. J. Den- ham, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Swan, Mr. and Mrs. E. Spring, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Hughes, Mr. snd Mra. Georgo W. Draudt, Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. How~ ard; Misses Ida Hongh. Carrie }tyder, Mattie Martin, Nellic Pullman, H. McMahon, of Cleve- iand, Emma Howe, Kate Hatelinson, Jenvie Danicls,- Nellie Beecher, Nellie Coombs, Addie Daniels, Clara Whitman, Anna Swan, May Humphrey, Carrie Alten, May L. Thomas, Fan~ nie Ton Eyck, Sarah Wentworth, Lizzio spanld~ ing, Belle Wheeler. Jennio Chamberlain, Lou Brown, Elis Spaulding, Molen Goodridge, Jou- nio Turner, Jennie Cox. Lottie Goodridge, Lu Washbarn, Cora Fierce. Hattie Townsend, 3lin- nie Manchester. Etta Burrows, Bigelow, of Now York, Mamie Kimbark, Lens Anderson, Ettio A. Rhodes, Emma Eaton, Hattie Webster, Rounds, Henderson, Fanvie Hasbrauck, Ri Fannie Trego. SAN GREAL. Saath This Society gave a social Tuesday evening ia the parlor Of tho Fighth Preabsterian Church in the presence of # larga number of fnende. Among the principal features was an illuetration of Saxe’a poem, “The Proud Miss McBrido, Miss Akin, Mosers. A. B. Smith, W. H. Ander- gon, Theron Brown, and Frank Guanoll ropra- sontivg tho various personages of the poem. “ Fifteen Minutes in Germany "wae admirably produced by Mies Kate Skoor apd L. D. Collins, Kpingo duet by Misses Akin ond Barker, aud an original po and caeay by the Rey. Samuel W. Duitield, were. important features of the entertaiment. Tho Arisco Quartet, consist- iug of Mesora. Pitcher, Stupbings, Stover, and Fogg, with Miss Hattio de J. Starr as piano ac- oompanist, gave several pieces which wora very enthusatically received. THE BURDICK. piven by very pleasant eptertaipment wi wt noraibe House Club in the parlora of that hotel Friday oveving. The programme was made up of vocal aud instrumental music and readings. Tho piano solo.of ‘Miss Sawyer, of Boston, was excellent, and pleased the delighted audience. ‘Tho principal festare of the erening, however, was the fine singing of Misa Lilly G. Phillipa who has but just retuaned from, tho Conservatory of Leipsic. She rendered several numbers from the operas, among them ihe duet jn Lucia, in which she was nasisted by Mr. J. §. Martin, Miss Kato Webster. of Syracuse. ‘also gave some fing selections. ‘Tho affair closed with a bop. given by ee pronastor: ur. G. Lb. which all participated. ca abe SNOW FLARE. 2 ‘Tho Snow-Flake Club held its closing recep- tion of the soxaon at their ball on the corner of Madison and Robey streets Monday evening. Pancing was tho order of the evening, music being furnished by Fitzgerald. Among those proseat were Mr.and dre. Lines, Airs. Snow, ‘Mrs. Walsh, Misses Loores, Misses AMcTartane, Misses Grahame, Misses Meliaye, Miss Eagle, Slice Riordan, Miss Alico Quirk, Miss Seow, Mise Dunne. Joe Gra- RMcGovern, Mivs Sexton, ‘Miss Dun: a. 5. 8. ba Barrou, bara, P. J. and © Z.. Morrison, Jr. ison, H.R. aE: Mou! * saxOR MENTION. The second annual bal-masque ‘of tho Pick- wick Club was given at Groonobaum’s Tall on the evening of the 29th of February. Thursday evening tuo Gonevive Club gave their secoud reception at Carr's Daucing Acado- iby. ‘ ‘The Skinuer Clup gavo a pleasant part; Weanesday evening at Carr's Aeniomy: aad The closing party of the Mignon Club was iven Thursday evening at tho residence of Mrs, eames Ven Inwagon, No. 150 Warren avenue, The Centennial Pleasure Club gave amas querade Monday evening at Martine’s West Side Aculemy, The C. E. 8. L. Ciub gave party Pnday evening, at tho reidenco oi Samuol Wright, Esq., No. 37 Pino street. a ANNOUNCEMENTS. .The “German,” previously announced to be given by the gentlemen membors of Prof. Bour- nique’s Academy, has been decided to take piace Weduesiay evening, March 22. The following goutlemen have the entire arrangements in charge: Messrs, F. H. Voters, C. H. Mareball, A. D, Wilmarth, N. Honore, W. M. Baldwin, NW. &. Barrons, C. 4 Hale, W. IL Peek, Jr., B. fenderson, #. McQuigg, C. B. M. r. MS. Mach, ret facdonald, Af. Prof. Bournique’s noxt full-drosa reception daseante will occur Wednesday evening. His assemblies on Saturday evenings will continue uatil May 1, with a new subscription commene- ing Aprili., These assomblies will be mostly for the * Gevnan.” ‘The soventh party of tho Minerva Club will ocenr Friday evening at Greenebaum’s Slall. The last social of Oriental Conwstory will bo Marsh 16. 8 e The Union Park Club give the closin; the evening of March 210, ve © uae A mecting of the mombors of tho Pall Mall Club will bo held Monday evening at the Tre- mout House. Tho Bou Ami Cinbd meet Monday ovoning at tho residence of Mr, A. Hf. Parsons, -No. 587 West Washington atroct. ‘Lhe Soutn End Club will give a Loap-Year party Thursday ovening at Bourniqae’s South Sido Academy. Tho peat Avenue Chib will meet Tuesday evening at tho rosidonce of Mrs. R. B. St No. 335 Calumet avenue. eee ‘Tho Sava Pareil Club will give a third series of parties, the firet to take placo Monday evening, at Bourniquo’s Academy. ‘The closing party of the La Favorite Assembly will ocear Friday evening at Martine’s Weat Side Academy. The Domino and Phantom party of the West Side Reception Club will take place Monday evening at Martino’s Weat Sido Academy. ‘A series of two parties, to be known as “ As- gomblies,” will be viven under tho auspices of St. Paul's Universalist Chnroh, Lhe frat’ wil] ocenr at the residence of A. B. Pullman, Esy., No. 196 Ashland aveaue. z —— SUBURBAN. HARVAKD, Tho oven tenor of society hera hag beon agreeably disturbed during the past week by 5 wedding, tho parties to which have been long aud favorably known both in Harvard and vi- cinity and in Chicago. In summer it is quite the fashion bere as wellas in Chicago to pack one’s tent and journey into 3 neighboring Stato and pitch it on the banks of tho placid Lake Geneva. There Mr. Charles C. Sperry met bis fate in tho porson of Misa Alice Benjamin, who 18 te share his fortunes “till death do them part.” The groom is the eon of Aneon Sperry, Esq..2 prominent member of tho legal profes- sion in Chicago. Meis # graduate of tho Aed- ical College of the Northwestern University, and at present is a physician rapidly acquiring au ex- tensivo practice on the North Side. Tha brida, acharming brunettes, is tho only daughter of H. Bonjamin, Eaq., & ‘retircd merchant of this place, and inasmuch as sho has for many years been an acknowled leadcr in social circles, she will be sadly missed.by her nomeraus frionds. Such are the parties who Wednesday evening, in the prosence of many invited gueste, met at tho residence of tho'bride’e parents to be married, At 8:89 p. m. the bridal party entered tho par- lors, which were tostefully acd beauufully dec- crated with flowers and trailing vines, aud wero, by the Nev. Mr. Wallace, of Janesville, anited in accordance with the solemn and impressive cere- mony of the Episcopal Church. ~The bride was attired in a rich brown silk. cat en train, and clegantly trimmed gad ornamented with lace and orange-blosaoms. ‘After the ususl congratulations the company wero served with refreshments, provided with more than ordinary profusion aud excellence. Tho presenta were numerous and costly, giving evidenco thereby of the hich place held by tho bride in the estimation of those present. Among tho presents were tho following: An elogaut solid: huntiog-case gold watch, Mrs. A. Sperry ; xolid silver cake-bnsket, tate associate teachers in Harvard Public Sctioo!; elegant silver service, Mr, and Mrs. Frothingham ; set of silver forks, Mr. and Mrs. Werbert Benjamin ; elegant silver card-case, Henry P. Isham; set of ailyer spoons, Mr. and Mrs. H. Wenjamin: very heavy eolid gold necklace and crows, Charles C. Sperry ; sot of silver nat-picks, M. N. Williams: table-apread, Mr. and Mr M. Hall; sot of anperb coral sleove-buttons, William M.’ Mayo: Jarge solid silver coral basket and flower-stand, L. P. Smith and Roy Wellington; solid silver caka-basket, Bir. and Mrs. Dousman ; solid eil- ver napkin-rivk, galt-cellar, aud mustard-bo: Fred Coa; autograph alvam, Charles Wiki son; silver eait-box, Mr. Sherburne; elo gant: bound book, Mr. and Mrs. Peas; very largo and expensive bouquet, Mr. A. Sperry; wilot-rack, Mrs. Frothinghiam; vesutiful band- Kercbief-box, Mra, Arthur Law; set silver pnt- picks, tho bride's lato pupils’ in the public sehool; magazine-holder, Mr. and Mire. Rath- nd Mrs, E. M. Tit- Sperry ; set burn: silver pie-kmife, Mr. comb: easy chair, E. P. and of toilet-ornamenta, Miss spread, Mr. and Mrs. Pinllipa; set of solid s ver dessert-spoons, Jadge Skinner, of Chicago; clogant set of toilct-ornnmonts, Mies L. E. Sperry: a book, J. B. Hull; toitet-mat, Mrs. James Carpenter; beautiful Parian msrblo or- namen:, Miss Mionio Coo; beautiful bouquet, Mrs, Moray; ete. ‘Among thoso present at tho ceremony were the following: Mr. and Mre. 1, Benjamin ; Mr. and Mra, A. Sperry, Chicago; Mr. E. DP. Sperry. Evanston : Afr. E.’A. Sporry, Evanston ; Miss L. E. Sperry, the acting bridesmaid, Chicago ; Mr. Honry P. Istam, the groomsman, Chicago ; Mr. and Mrs. W, P. Rathburn ; Mr, and 3re. Posse; Mr. and Mru. J. B. Hull; Mr. and Mfrs, Ed Titcomb ; Mr. and Ars. Dousman ; Bir, and dirs. L. P, Smaith Mra. Joyeclyn; Mrs. Froth- inghamw, Harvard: ars. Herbert Benjamin, Fort Douge, fa. ; the Rev. Mr. Wallace, Janesville ; Misses Higgins, Gardnor, Coo, Smith, Wilkinson, Hayner, Bontley, Harvard; gentlemen, Scarles, Leland; W. M. Knox, Park Ridgo ; Wollingtou, Wilkinson, Coo, Young, Joxcelyn, Williams, Gardner, and many others. ‘Tho bridal part; together with a few of the guests, amused the: selves 1a dancing and card-playing uatil 4a. m., at which timo they took the train for Chicago, whieh is to ba thoir future home. GALESBURG. Apleasant enterteinment was the leap-year ball given by the young ladies of tho Serious Club Sfonday evening, ‘Tho Rocopton Commit tec consisted of Mrs. Maj. Hambleton, Mrs. Ar- thnr Conger. Mias Nellio Isle, Miss Jennie Phillips, aud tho Floor Managors, Miva Jennio Naton, Miss Clara Hall, Miss May. Hoover. Among those present wero Misses Clara Ed- wards, Emma Collins, Carrio Dietrich, Katie Field, Nellic Morse, Joasia Moad, Clara lial, Ids Derendorf, Tillie Flake, Fannic Grant, Fhebie Bowerg, Ella ‘McCaliuch, Mary Moy, Miss Sto- phens, ‘Ida Mead, Fannio Dicksoo, Eva Deron- Gorf. Alico Stilson, Mary Sanburn, Sulin IIar- rington. Ketio Field, Nollis sialo, 3ra, Baleb, Sevens, Mra. J. T. McKnight, Aine. . "Wiggins; table- Mre. Jey’ Porter, Mrs. A. Mf, Nelson, " James Palentyne, Emory Tate, Albort Dick, My- yon Winens, Herman Dick, William Arnold, Robert Harrington, Mr. Encnanan, Georgo Beard, George Smith, Dr. Pollock, Frank Mills, Charlie Hale, Charles Bancroft, the Hon. Francis Colton, ‘T, J- McKnight, Loren Stevens, Ed. Grant, Arthur Burns, Artbnr Chittington, ' flon- ry Chase, A. Conger, Major Hambleton, Harr Say, G. M. Baruett, Ed. Field, 1. K. Miteuell U.P.E ar Richardson, and George Buel. TARE FOREIT i F ere wasn large attendance of ladies an sisiiontel at ra. J. Y. Farwell's, at the meet fog of the Entro Nous Club. ‘There, was music, 6 wesay on ballads, and reading by Prof. Butler, jie, C.D. Farwell, Mr. Charles Ferry. aud others. ‘Tho proceedings closed with a laugha- ble presentation of “¢nira. Jarloy’s Wax Works” —_Mr. Fabian personating Mrs. Jarley. The noxt meeting of this club willbe at Mrs. Sabin’s: a aice! Club met at tho residence of Mrs. Canfield, Friday afternoon, aud devoted the time to history. The next mecting of the club will, be at Mrs. Witham Henry Smith's. The Hon. C. B. Farwell will revarn to Wash- i in to-morrow evening. ete TaN ige given bg the ladies of year party was given by o LA WeR Btiday evening, ep. 25, at the rosi- dono of Sir. and Ars, B. G. Orvis. Among those present wero Airs. Orv Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Dudley, Mes. Hanke, and Hrs. Biehop ;. the Albro, Mizses Nees Grifiin, pits Rigor ‘i i Jammon, ban- Biorson, Clark ly Orvis; Messre. Dis- d. Charles Dix, Morrison, Clarence Albro, Dudley, Mies Bixby nie and Nano Eagle, ‘by, Scott, George an Hoggett, Clark, and 4 : Charin, ‘Elphicke, Merrill, Orvis, Smith, and others. GOSSIP FOR THE LADIES, The Women of Weinberg---& Wonderfally-Practical 2 Hlusband, A Female “Popper ”--The Lady Who Rejected the Hand of Wash- ington. A Thoughtful Tailor---The Fright of a Timid Young Man---A New Parlor-Game. THE WOMEN OF WEINBERG. In Wirtemieerg there's standing atill A little village om a bill Far-fumed throughout the German land For harvest rich tnd village grand; Rut greater faine the town attained ‘Whose glory has for years remained, Gained by fair women, brave and strong ‘To baitle ‘gainst an enemy's wrong, When Conrad fret usurped their rig, Most bravely did the peasants fight: Bat ‘gainst the Emperor fought in vain— His stroug hostw inust the battle gain, But he, enraged at thelr stern will, Decreed ao man should leave the bill Alive; bat, at 2 time when he should choose, Fach warrior bravo his life must lose. ‘Then, sore dismayed, the women wailed— Before their grief he'never quailed. ‘They brought their heipless babes fo bim's Butstill ho answered atern aud grim ; “ Teunnot give my words the lic— On this day week prepare to dis 1” One boon he to the women gave: ‘That each and every one might ave ‘What they liked best, to put fn sacks, And carry of upon their backs, ‘A worthless gift this reemed, indeed; Of household goous they had not neat If they muet leave their native land, ‘A widowed, homelers, starving band, One, with quick braitis and brayor heart, With joy called each teus wife apart, And whisp-red something Iu her ear Which made thomn ery fur joy to hear, At jast the dreadful day Lid come ‘Tus women were to quit their ‘The men to suder by the sw Conrad would not revoke his word, ‘The city gates were open wide, And pouring out on either side The Weinberg women; and bestrida Their shoulders did eech dooaied man ride! The enemy beheld the sight, —« ‘And seid: ‘This sure esmnot be right £ ‘An evasion "tis of his decres.”” But each true wife had guarantes By Conrad's word that they might bear Froin out the city household-ware, Or what they Uked to put in sacks, And carry out upon their backs ! His word was given, aud—alack He could not, if ho would, draw back. ‘The men were saved; and to this da; Those worien brave of Germany Hold in ita history a placo ‘That centuries cannot etface, A WONDERFULLY-PRACTICAL HUSBAND. Hoe was 8 wonderfully-practical man (says the Davbury News), and sho was marvelously po- otical. ‘To her, life bad been o dream edged with gold and filled in with the loveliness of rogeate hues. Dat to him had appoared every- thing in the home-spun gard of everyday life. Ho is a country merchaut, and buys his goods in Now York. His partner always went to the city on business connected with the grocery, but the partnor was recently taken ill, and our extreme- ly-prectical friend was obliged to go. It was his firat visit to the great city, and he was to bo gone three days. It was momentous erent to his fond wife. Do the best she could her mind was troubled with furebodings. Ic 1s ditti- cult to tell just oxsctly how be felt, but whilo it was ovident he realized the importance of the step hoe waa about to make, still he uever lost sight of the fact that a mighty responsibility was resting on his shoulders, and that all private emotion must ‘ba subserved to public iutarosts. His carpet-bag was packed and his hand on the door to pass ouzof the honse, when she bade Lim good-by. She put both arme around his neck. « Jobn,” she sobbed, ** you are going away.” This was so palpable that it would have been madness to attempt a deninl, 80 he merely ob- served : “ Look ont for my collar, Mari You will think ‘of your gona?” sho whisperod buskily. Tio was a trifle nervous under the prossuro of pee arms upon his collar, but he spoke reasyur- ingly: ‘I will bear it in mind, my dear.” “You wil think of me as mourning your ab- sones and saxiously awaiting your return?” she marmured. You can trust mo to attend to it?” he re- plied, with as much tirmness asif it had been a request for six barrels of mackerel. “ And you'll ba vory careful of vourself for my sake?’ sho suggested, in a broken yoico. ‘I will seo it attended to, my dear ; but it is al- most timo for tho train,” and ho gravely sought toremove her arms from his neck. “Jobo! John!” she coavulsively cried, ‘don’t forget me!” Maria,”he said, with a tinge of roproach in his tone, “+ I bavo made a memorandum to that effect.” And thon she let him go—still tearful, bat con- fident ‘it souid be attended to.” whilo you aro A FEMALE “POPPER.” There is a young gentleman in this town (says the Austin, Nov., Reveille) who is looked upon 2s asort of woman-hater, aud who, it was believed until recently, would not marry the handsomest and best woman on carth if every hair in hor head was a Kob-i-noot diamond. On account of Joap-year, some yonng ladies concluded to put up a job on this young mau, and arrange it for one of their number to propoze marriage to him, while the others watched the fun through holes bored in a partition. ‘The gentioman was invited to call at the house of the young lady who was to do the proposing, andon tho designated evening he was there, seated in tho parlor, while the accessories to the plot were stationed at their eye-holes. . affer some desultory conversation about the weathor and the club party. the young lady suddouly dropped ou ler kneea before the gentleman, and in endearing termy declared her passion : “ Darling,” ebe said, ‘ I loug have loved thee, ‘but the crucl conventionalitios of society have foreed me to conceal my pasion, Leap year, which gives to oppressed _wonvan one blessed privilege, ia now here, and I take advantage of it to tell thee I sdore thee. Look not thus coldly on me, dearest ; spurn mo not from your presence, Scemeon my bended koces implor- lng that you will not eay mo nay. Grant me but one kiss from those ruby lips; fold me to thino arms and say that thou wilt be mine; mine, only mine, forever snd for aye.” Contrary to expectation, the gontleman dis- played uot the least astonishment during tho foregoing recital. and when it was concinded ho went over to the stove, and, folding his bands under his coat-tails, thus replied : “1m told your dad owns & hundred shares of North Carson, and that yoa've got two brindlo bull dogs in your own right and without incam- brunce; likewize I am informed that yon aro a good hand making slap-jacks aud biscuit; that You don’t chaw gum, which, by tho way, is pow- erfal expensive these Lard’ titnes. In’ view of these facta I cousent, aud loavo it to you to name the day.” . Horrified, tho lady tried to explain that it was alla joke, but the gentleman would not accept avy éuch explanation, and threatens s breach of promigo suit unless abo fultilis her promise, in which cvent he will summou tho peepers a3 wit- nesses. THE LADY WHO REJECTED WASHINGTON'S NI JAND. Bishop Mesde, im his “Old Churches and Famihes of Virginia,” tolls the following: The elder sister of Miss Mary Cary had marricd George William Fairfax, at whoso house she ssas on B Visit, when she captivated a young man who paid her bis addressee. His affection, owover, was not returued, andthe offer of bis hand was rejected by Misa Cary, This young man was afterward known to the world as Gen. Georgo Washington, the firat President of the United States of Americs. Young Washington asked permission of old Mr. Cary to address nis daughter, before he ventured to speal to her- self. Tho reply of the old gentloman waa, ‘If that is your business here, sir, I wish you to jeave the house, for my daughter has been ac- customed to ride in her own coach.” It hae sub- sequently bocn said that this avswer of Mr. Cary to the etripling Washington produced ihe inde- pendence of the United States, and Inid the foundation of the future fame of the first of hueroes and the best of men,—our immortal Washington,—as it was more than probable tha: had ne obtained posyeszion of the large fortune which it was known Mies Cary would carry to the altar with her, he would have passed the remainder of his life in inglorious ease. It was an anecdote of tho day that this lady, mavy years after she had become the wife of Edward ‘Ambler, hsppencd to be in Wiltiamsburg when SST SS Gen. Washington passed through that city at the head of the American army. crowned with neyer-fading laurels and adored by his conntry- men. Having distinguished hor among the erowd, his sword waved toward her a military salute, Whereupon she ia said to have fauted. But this wants confirmation, for her whole hfe tended to show that she never for a moment regretted the choice she had made. It may be added, as a curious fact, that the Isdy Gen, Washington afterwards married resembled Miss ry, as niuch a8 one twin-sister ever did on- other. A THOUGHTFUL TAILOR. A young man from one of tho suburban districts (says an exchange) wes in one of our tailor-shops getting measured for o vest, tho other afternoon. ‘Married or unmarried ?” quoried the merchant, sfter taking down the number. ** Unmarried,” said tho yvoung man, witha blush.“ Inside pockot on tie feft-hand side, then,” observed tbe tailor, as if to himself, making 4 momorandem to that effect. After a momeut’s pause, the young man from the suburbs was prompted toask: ** What differ- euce does my being married or unmarried make with the inside pocket of the vest?" * Ah! my dear sir,” observed the tailor, with a bland smile, ‘all the difference possible, as you must eee. Being unmarried, you waut the pocket on the left side, uo to bring the young lady's piczure next to your heart.” ‘+ But don’t the marzied msu algo want his wife’s picture next to his heart 2” queried the aosiuns youth. - Possibly thero is an instance of that kind,” said tho tele arehing bis eyebrows, * but I never heard of i WANTED TO PROPOSE. The Titusville (Pa.) Herald relates this atory : “A timid young man was visiting a besntfal young woman on one of our streets the other evening, when, aftor a pause, she said. looking at him closely, ‘Now, I want to propose toyou— ‘You aro very kind,’ said the diflident. young mau, betwoen gaspa and blushes, ‘but I am not worthy of such beppiness—and. in fact. none of our family ure marrying peoplo—bosidea, my in- comes limited—my ‘differences’ are on tho wrong side~I havo to mect Mr. Smith, and I'm afraid Vl be fate.’ hon, without waiting to put on bis overcoat, bo. tried to make esit through the door of a cupboard. * Why,’ Fad the young wontan, lifung her eyebrows in suc- prise, *l wanted you to accompany ma to a friond’s on Main wirect.’ + Ob, in that case,’ en- swered ber swain, ‘if yonr head's level, and tho boot is on the other fvot, I shall only bo too happy, but I was sfrail—that 1s, almost dared to hope—in fact, Lam subject to theze seizures ;° and ho eat down ov the coal senttle, and suis it was a vory cold day—hain’t sosn such weather since the Fourth of July.” ANEW PARLOR-GAME, Yesterday afternoon, says the Detroit Free Press, a small boy informed 2 policoman that there was a row in acertain house cn Leaubien street; and tho officer went up there. Hearing arecket as he stood before the door, ho opencd. it without hesitation. A man‘and his wife and a big girl were having a throe-handed fight, but they let up as he looted in.“ What's the row?” asked the officer, as he noted their bloody noses aud scratched faces, ‘Row !” they all shoated in chorus, ‘¢ Weil, 1t looks like a row,” answered tho officer, “You go ‘long!” continued the womag, trying Lard tosmile. “Thisis anew parlor-game, an’ me and Jane are playing agin John. “Wo had him in a’ cotnor when you came in, and three more good lifts would have counted bint out!” Tue ofticer went away, and left then to finish the game and Jobn together. A DESTINY ABOVE DOLLS. We (says the Omaha Herald) met a little girl on ‘Tenth street yesterday ovening cryingas though ber heart would bresk. “‘ What's the matter ets- ay?” we agked. ‘t Ttrother Dick stole my doll and gave if to Lizzie King,” she said; and ehe don’t need any doll, ‘cause brothor Dick and her ara going to get married and run awsy end start & eircns.”” Sho toddled ou, with tho big tears rnn- ning down ber chooks, while she munched a eec- tion of gingerbread that seemed to haye no effect whatever in corking up her sorrows. MISCELLANEOUS NOTES. Uf crying babies had any senso, they never would take their mothers to matinees. It is said that fignres won't le; but the fig- ures of some women are very deceptive, to say the least. A Danbury._man had a bag of oats Inst week, which he calls the Seamless, as they won't have tobe sown. Some one stole them. A Mexican girl living at Tusceolo bas threo well-developodarms. She can do up her hair without cramming her month fall of bairpins. Mother, may I eo out to pop? Yes, my darling danghter. If you fail this year you must shut up shop; You've kept longer than you'd orter. Ayounp man at Nashville killed himself bo- cause he conld not get another man’s wife. It ig Cerriblo to love somebody, and seo her wash- ing windows for anotuer man. A father wants to know ‘What will keop » respectable but poor young man from haaging round the front of the: house ?” Tell him tho girl is sitting on tho back fence. “Ttdocsn’t take me long to make up my mind, Lean tel! you! eaid a conceited fop. ~ It’s always so where the stock of material to make up is smalj,” quietly remarked a young Isdy. A young man much enamored of a witty young Indy attampted to put Lis arm stout her waist. when she remarked, quickly: “Don't you do it, there's a pinback there.” Of course there was. Women do mora head-work than msn ; that is. it takes some women four honrs todo up their hair for an oveniag party. while a good smart man can do his op in threo hours and fifty sec- onds, oasy.—Dandury News. A Watervilfo girl worked ths motto, “I noed thee every hour,” and presented it to her chap. He says he can’t help it. It takes him two houra to mill: and feod the pigs, morning and night, and business has got to be attended to, The other day a Boston belle rushed excitedly into the house of a friend to exlubit a 3175 silk dress ghe had just purchased ; and incidentally mentioned, just before her departure, that her father had failed the day previous and shat up Lis etore. “ You dida’t laugh at my stupidity before we were matried ; you always said [was a duck of a lover,” grumbled s complaining busbaud. ‘Yes, that’s uo,” replied the wife ; ‘and a duck of a lover is almost sure to muke a goose of & husband.” "Tho latest phaso of leap-year_eccentricity is recorded from Portsmouth, N. II., where a lady clad in deep maurniog promenaded the streets, tho other day, with a ribbon in front of ber fore- hesd, on which was embroidered in white the word “Alone.” In order to excite the ambition of the young Indies in her audience, a !a47 lectnring on wom- an-snffrage in Mains, the ofhor dsy, remarked that, if womon had political influence, chewing gum wouldbe pat on the frea list, and kept thore forever. . Ain't it pretty 2” said Mrs. H., holding up her new bonnet. ‘There's some charming ideas in that, Lean tell you.” ‘Gisd of 16,” said John. “It's just as well to bave ideas somewhere about your head, you know ;” and bo paused to catch a hair-brush on the fly. APatnam lady tried ona pair of shoes the other day and found a do!lar-bill in one of the seams, ‘Those Windbam-County girls are always lucky. Tt seems as if they never pulled on their boots without finding an umbrella, or an ulster, or other really yaluable articles. hidden down around the toes somewhere inside,—orwich (Conn.) Bulletin. ‘The native talent which a woman displsya for | discovering foreign hair on her husband’s shoulder will always secure respect ; but, when @man goes home and tinds that nis wife bas contributed his Stmday pantaloons to the Home for Aged and Indigent Females, it does seem as if the female mind lacked those fine discriminat- ing qualities which are easential to worldly suc- cess, A young woman, who appears to be opposed to Girls being taught to sew, ites as follows to the Woman's Journal “Some time since 6 gentleman of Ithaca said, in quite a compaus, *T mean to offer a prize for the best shirt mado by the Iaay-students of the University.’ *If you do,’ I rejoined, impalrively, ‘I will offer an ‘equal one for the best chemiso toade by a mala student. It1sa poor rule that won't work both waye.’” It's bnd enough for s man to have snakes in his boots, but what are we coming to whena woman is attacked in the presence of a jovial company at her own honeo, as one wag tho otber night on South Hill, with rats in her sleeve? And when the honse looked as thongh a fire-engino had been practicing on it, and all the merry-makers wero hoarse, and there was no more camphor, her hasband took her into tho next room, where be fished out a leap-year necktie from her dress-aleeye.—Durlington Hawkeye. EUROPEAN GOSSIP. A Strong-Minded Princess: The Grand Duchess Maria of Russia A Parliamentary Mob: How the Com- mons Responded to the Queen’s Summons, Lucy Hooper’s Opinion of the Parisians --A Dream that Proved Exceed-| ingly Profitabie. A STRONG-MINDED PRINCESS. The telegraph recently informed us (says the New Yori Sun) of the death of one of the most Prominent members of the Russian Imperial family, and probably the most strong-minded parson among the female members of any Royal orimperial house. ‘ho Grand Duchess Meria was the eldest daughter of the Czar Nizholas, and the eister of tho present Emperor, of whom he was only one year tho junior, having been born in 1819. If thero is any blood of Catharine tho Great at all in the present generation of the Romanoff houso, it must bave been all concon- trated in the veins of the Grand Duciess. From ker very childhood she showed an extraordi- nary intelligenca eud an uncontrollable temper, which only the despotic nature of her father proved capable of mastering. The Czar Nicholas is said to have been passionately fond of her, yet the violencs of her nature seems tohave caused him mora than once to whip hor with his own hand, Shs was certainly the most studionsty disposed member of the family, but she could noverbe rade to attend the class-room of tho palace. Sho was the terror and despair of all her governesses aud teachers, yet when she becamo of age she showed moro eruditioa thao any of her preceptora, and was tho moss fiberal woman in grunting, as soou as sho camo into Ppossexeion of monoy, pansions to all the precep- tors to whom she had formerly given go muc! trouble. ‘The artistic dispositiou of her nature was quite remargable for a member of a fanuly which bas been ‘ays famous for tho rbsonce of a}! tazto or instinct in matters of art. She was too indolent to becomo a good musician or painter horgelf, bat she was certainly one of tho best connoisseurs of music aud painting in her country. Hor physical development was unusualiy prococious, At 15 years of age she louked already a woman; and when at 20 she was going to be wed to the Duke of Leuchten- berg, the members of the foreign diplomatic corps assembled at the wedding ceremony wero so struck by the stately appcaraace of tho young Duchess that in a few mozths ber namo became far and wide throughout Europa tho gynvosm for womanly majesty. She outshone ‘her own mother in the palace, not to speak of her sisters; and when sho showed herself dur- ing her travels through the Capitals of Europe, sho totally eclipsed Queen Victoria, so. much admired at that time, and who, though they ware both of the same age, looked by the sido of jhe Gravd Duchess Maria like a mere sehool- aitl. A 'The Prince she married ‘28 possibly just aa fomous for bis personal attrectiuus as she waa. He was considered the handsomest inan in Eu- rope, and enjoyed besides the repntation of ono of the most accomplished gentlemen and tie prestige of a rather romantic descent. Maxi- milian Joseph Eugene August Napoleon do Besubarnais, Duke of Leuchtenborg, Prince of Eichstadt, wes the son of Napoleon's stepson, Eugene de Beaubarnais. It is well known that Engene was the involuntary cause of the mar- riage of Gen. Bonaparte with hia mother, Mmo. Josephine de Beauharnais, widow of the Gen. Benubarnais guillotined in Pars in 179. After tho 18th of Vendeminire, Beanharuais’ sword feil, with a number of others, into the First Can- aul’s gatekeeping, and the young Eugene went, after the death of his father, to claim it. Bona- parte, who happened to be in good humor, sur-. rendered the relic, and caused thus Mms. Besu- hharnais to come to thank him forit, an inter- yiow which resulted in the snbseqnent marriage of Napoleon to the interesting widow. ‘The subseqnent career of Eugene de Beauhar- naisis too well known tobe mentioned hore. Ho left five children, all of whom naturally rosa toroval dignities..‘One of tio daughters was married to King Oxcar of Sweden, snother to Prince Hobenzollern-Hochingen, aud the third to Don Pedra I. of Brazil. Of the two sons one became the first husband of Queen Mary of Por- tugal, ore the other married the Grand Duchess Maria of Russia. Ithas been rumored thst the last named of these childrex. Duke Maximilian of Lenchten- berg, bad spent a vory turbulont youth, aud that it was mainly through bis raputation for gallantry and olegance that the Grand Duchess Maria tooka fancy to him. Sha had six chil- dren throngh this marriaze-; but the excessea of the Duke's early youth seem to have told “ipon him. He was carmed to the grave in 1852, after but twelve years’ marriage. ‘Ihe illness. which caused his death was a very protracted one, and it was rumored that long before he died his wife conceived an affection for s handsome guards~ man of her father’s. Count Gregory Strogonof was celebrated for his berculoan build and a re- markable manly beauty. Bemg frequently in attendance on the Czar, he had many an oppor- tunity to meet the Grand Duchess, and showed a periect willioguess to reciprocate her fealing, and aa soon as the Dake of Leuchtenbere died the Grand Duchess morganatically married the handsome Count, much to the scandal of the Court and the whole country. ‘The Czar became intensely angry on learning of this marrisge, expelled tha Count from the service, aud ordered his daughter to take a trip abroad. By and by, howover, and as the lady did not stow any disposition to give in, the father reconciled himeelf with her and ecknowl- edged the marriage, though he never consented to mako the acknowledgment a public one. The Crimean war greatly contributed to the amicable jasueof this affair. Count Strogonoll, beior a yery rich man, equipped several militia regi- meuts at his own exponse, put himuolf at the head of them, and bravely endured all the dangers and privations of the campaign. This patriotism of his, joinea to the sympathy which the present Czar elways hsd for him, led to a reconeiiiation of the Imperia! family to the mor- ganatic marriage. The Count was made Equerry-in-waiting to the Grand Duchess, and thus obtained tno privilege of living in the same pslaco with her. ‘Sull, even then, sho remainod, officially, the Grand Duchess Maria, widow of the Duke of Leuchtenberg. When they were abroad, how- ever, they lived as husbsnd and wife, and it was in England and Italy that the bandsoaie couple were specially weil known. Count Strogonot was for sone tine a member of the Russisn Embassy in London, and tue brilliant couple could be secn almost daily driving ma Hunsom cab about Regent street and Oxford stroet, the Grand Duchess being apparently just as food of Hansom cab driving as the Prince of Wales in. In Florence and Romo they were daily to ba geen in the Dicture galicries, and the Duchess’s knowledge of art received the high compliment of her being sppomted President of the Acad- omy of Artat St. Vetereburg, a post which sho occupied until a fow years’ ago, whoa her de- clining health compelled her to avoid the climate of Russia. even in the best seascn of the year. ‘Tue six children she loft are alf grown up now, and the eldest sou seems to have walked in the path of bis mother. At tho age of about 25 he waa made the Colonel of a Hussar regiment sta- tioned eomewhere in the provinces. He fell in love there with a girl of some isad-owuer or farmer, married her,—morgauatically, too,—was dismuesed from the service, and received the in- timation to enjoy his conjugal felicity abroad. The second son, Eugene, tately distinguished himself during the war in Central Asia. The two others are young oflicera of the Imperial Guard. Of the two daughters, one ia married to the Prince Wiiliam of Baden, and the other married some uther German Prince last yoar. A PARLIAMENTARY MOS. ‘Tho London correspondent of the Boaton Post, in an account of the opening of Parhamont by the Queen, esys: There ia a little hush, and everbody knows that the Queen has issued her command that the Commons shalibe summoned. That pnme dignitary, the “Black Rod,” ia known to be on hig way to give effect to tho Royal command. It's usual for the Speaker, at- tended by the Sergeant-at-Armar, who bears the msco ag the symbol of the suthority of the House, to procoed to the Peers, followed by the members of the House who have been chosen by lot to accompany bim, and, of course, by the members of the Ministry. Well, the Black Rcd did his errand, the Speaker act out through the corridor; but now followed close upon his heels a perfect mob of honorable gen- tlemen, who were resolved tosee the ‘opening ” by the Qucen, come what might. They came “ag the wares come wheu navies are stranded"; _ench 8 noise there was that Queen, Peers, and Peorossas must have heard it long bofore the’ Speaker reached the vestibale which precedes the lobby of tha House of Lords. That the se~ lucted members should be elbowed out of the way was by no ean the worst of it. Mr. Speaker himself was jostled and pushed, and the Sergeant-at-Arms well-nigh lost his firm grasp on the sacred maco. This way not all. {he Prime Minister was proceeding, near the Speaker, to the ceromony, imsgining. probably, that if aay one had s right to ba prven place and. to represent the Commons -in tho presence of Royalty, he was the man. Mr. Disraeli was pushed a little by his eager fellow-membara, bus stuiled placidly and walked, or, it may be more properly eaid. staggered on. But the crowd waxed in numbers and riotousness; presently Mr. Disraeli was hustled clear out of line. and, at last, 80 many honorable gentlemen got ahead of him, and around him and against him, that even his good naturo gave out. Fighting his way through the crowd a3 beat fe could,—a not assy task for a statesman, even though he be the cynosare of jauntiness, at threo score and ten,—be arrived, panting, at the onter edge! of it, With an ‘irritated gesture, Afr. Disraoli buttoned his well-fittting and also well- crushed coat and stalkel back into the House of Commons. Ax ove of tho moming papers gaye truiy, “the head of Her Majesty's Govornment was mobbed.” He did not catch so much as 2 glimpse of his Royal mistress, seated. on the throne; he did not ‘sce the Perreszes in their galore, nor the great officers of State, nor tho Awbaxsadors, nor the Judges, nor the Bhops; he did not bear the speech, Gloomily, and simost alone, the Prime Minister of England awaited in the Housa of Commons the return of his boisterous aud disorderly followers. Those followers. nearly upsotting the Speaker, aad even causing an expression of painful sarpriga to cross the Qneen'’s quiet and sorrowfut countenance, cama literally tnmbling. into tho Honse of Poers. They looked a queer lot in that preeence. Amid all the splendor of dress and dignitied ceremony, to see a mob of gentlemen in all sorts of coa:umes, with tum- Bled hatr und red-faces, come buatling in at ono end of the chamber, was indeed Indicrous. It is said that Mr. Disraeli had the prndence to foresee that the catastrophe which really over- took him might occur: aad vo left bis bight polished Lat behind him in the House of Cor mone, Nor did ho stay thero long after his hu- miliating discomtiture. Soon after the *- House” returned. be took up his hat, and, with gloomy face, bolted off home. A paper speais of the whole scene 28 one which * on trustworthy evi- uanco bas, in the way of indecorum and want of respoct to the constituted authoritios and to the traditions of a great national coromonial, been seldom, if ever, witnessed on any gitilar ocea~ siun; but why thia episode of riot and turbu- lence should bave occurred it is by no meang easy to determine.” THE PARISIANS. Lucy Hooper writes: I havo now lived is Paris two consecutive years, sud daring tais time the question as often been put to me, “Howdo yon Ike Paris and the Parisians?" That question I will now try to answer. Two great and ineradicable defects underlio the brightness and fascination of tho external part of French charactor,—namely, selliehness and insincerity. Perfect in manner, in dross, in grace, in auavity, in sweetness. it may be, the French are utterly and wholly unreliable. Thoy resomble the phantom woman in tho story told by Leigh Hunt, that was only a suit of clothes, with no face beneath the hood and no body im side of the robes; or rather those malignant spirits that look like fair women when seen in front, bnt when seen from bebind show only aa hollow shells. ‘And the tradespeople, bourgooize—your dresa- maker, yoar milliner, yonr tailor, your butches and baker and candleatick-maker—skilled, and suave, and genereliy charming—O, heavens and earth, how they du lio! Not occasioually, uot when hard-pressed, not when truth will not dc ‘a weli, but persistently, calmly, eternally. **1 sear to you, monaienr,” will your Parisian say, “that your work shall bo dons in two hour: Esteem yourself fortunato if it is tinisbed two days; very probably two weetn will see i still uncompleted. Send for a work:can to exe- cute some little job about your house. “He will come at once,—yes, at once.” Daya roll round, an he never comes at all. Your dress- maker agroes to make you a dress for a certain price; your bill comss home for half as much again. An Amorican in Paris ordered an oxtra door-key, giving the origiaal asa pattern. Tho koy was to cost francs. Hore is a copy of tha bul as presented : Franca, For taking off lock (a process waolly unneceaary. by the by For putting Worknuan’s tim Journey from six Key ore Auvother American sent fora bell hanger to in- Total ....--seeereeee: spect an electric bell which waa thonght to bo out of order, but which proved on inspection to be ail right. She got a bill uf 5 francs. whereon one item ran thus: ‘For looking at the bell, 2 france.” He had not toachod the thiog,-be it borne in mind. PROFITABLE DREAMING. Anna Drewster writes from Rome: The lot. tery, you know, is the great passion in Italy, Lut especially in. Rome. You remember the fine jewolor’s shop on the corner of the Corso and Plazza San Carlo. Bollezza isthe owner's name. He is employed by the Royal family, and also by the Pope. One morning last week he cama into tho shop. and told his ménistro, or head clerk, that he had bad a curions dream.the night be~ fore. Hebadscen tho Pope. Tho Holy Father asked him about his business. and ho told him that ho had no new ordors. ‘Well, well,” replied His Holness, “I am going to give yon one. You will makxo me four jewels like this, twelve of that style, and thirty of the other.” The clerk begged bis master to -play these num-. bers at the lottery, but Bellezza shrugged his shoulders and refused. On Saturday the elerk renewed the attack, ‘See,” he said, ** the lot~ tery-olfice opposite will close in another half- hour. Let mo run over and buy your ticket."* Hollezza laughed and ssid. “Don't spend more Than 5 francs if you go; that’s enough to throw away.” ‘be clerk rashsd across the etzect, bought for his padrone 4 terus. or three num- bers. Tho numbers were four, twelvo. thirty, ; the ones mentioned in the dream; to those the clerk added fifty-eight, which ia the nombor that stands for the Pope in the book of chances among the ninety numbers. The lotterv-oltice elcaed, and in the afternoon the weekly draw- ing took place. Then Beliezza learned that he wastho hapny winuer of 176,000 francs, about 335,000. ns “WHAT SO RARE AS A OAY IN JUNE?” Find the Almense quickly, I pray, ‘Aud tell mo trnly the date of the day. Nay, nay, turn the leaves—you'll find ft not here Com such dasa an ties tho firat mouths of the yea: ? -T\e there? Well, well, I onty can exy It's all amistaxe! a midsummer~day t © blucst of blue skies! Osnnaliine of gold! And winds—lot nre aee, is this breeze hot or cold, Which brightens tho eye, and the cheek rosy sisina, And flssbes the blood througts aif our dull veins 7 *Tig the raro wine of life, in goblets of gold, Bearing strength to the young, and youth to the ald, Gtimmering, shimmering, see the light play Over the hilis, in therr soft wultof gray. reed the flocks escaped from the fold, And hare f Where meadows are gleaming ia pale tints of But here are uo grain-flelds stretching away; ‘And where ate the flowers for my mldsummer-day ¥ Yer, yes, Lhave rain-tields! Away to the right, See' where ms flelds to the harvest are white, ‘Why only hillsides, that northerly f: Or else lying deep in some low, shady place t It matters aot why ; I only can say My midsummer-crops do better that way 1 My flowers? ‘This way! step light as you pass, Lent the petala you brush from that blossoming icra, Here, dep m the shade, they are gleaming sv bright. ‘Some flowers, sou know, wilt close in the hght. T pray sou, tell true, can your m{dxummer-bowors Boaat aught falr as theso frail, fairy-like Bowers t Pearly-white blossoms o’en garland the trees,— ‘No midsummer-roses are fairer than these! ‘Wall, the year will roll round, and some awest singer may Sing us again of his rare Jano day. © Poet Ii comes just a half-year to0 soon, ‘But cata cay is as raro as your fair day in Jane! ‘Curcaco, March 3, 15 Lorri M, Boe gets Some Left. Detrat Free Press, Tne other evening, avery excited man callea at the Centra! Station, and demanded 2 warrant for the srrestof hia neighbor for stander. He was told how to bring about guch a result, and then he wanted to know how mcch damagea bo could probably recover. ‘+ What ia the slander 2” asked the Captain. “Why, he says I stole two hogs and waa gent to jail.” oe Apa oa, you steal two hogs?” “And dida t you go to jail?7 “Yes, wi ‘Well, thon, how can it be salander for him to say so?” asked the Captain. “Well, I just want this town to understand!” shouted the indignant man, ‘thats follow can steal two hoga and go to jail age still beve e big pile of good character left.”