Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, November 19, 1876, Page 9

THE CHICAGO 'YRIBUNE: SUNDA SOCIETY Tying the Nuptial Knot—A . Masquerade Party. prises and Dances, An:nouncements of Joys to Come—Notes from the Suburbs, The Manufacture of Decorative Paper-Hangings in This ' Country. Exportation to Europe—Cheapness and Excellence of the Amer- ican Goods. The World of Dress as Viewed from a New York Stand- point. Individuality in Toilets---Some Parisian Skating Costume---From the Plumed Head to the Sandaled . Foot. PARTIES AND WEDDINGS. MASQUERADE PARTY. One of those very pleasant affairs, private masquerade parties, was given Friday evening atthe residence of Mr. Herbert Ayer, No. 467 Dearborn avenue. It was gotten up by a few of that gentleman’s friends in honor of his forty- second birthday, and was intended as a sur- prise. There were about fifty couples present, and the evening was passed in a pleasant man- ner. The most marked and best-sustained charac- ters were a ““Marchioness ” ana ¢ Pickwick from Dickens, and & very agile and amusing clown, whose tinkliog bells and ground and lofty tumbling kept the company in fun and Iaughter all the evening. The hostess person- ated the “Pomme @’ Api" of opera bouffe, and smong the guests were a resplendent Queen Bess, & shepherdess or_two, a charming Span- ish senorita, with comb, mantilla, and fan; a lovely contadina with her tambourme, two marvelously pretty snow-storms, the first of the season, a nun, a Quakeress, an Indian girl, a Titania, a Little Bo Peep, and crowds of others of equal attractiveness. Among the gen- tlemen were another clown, who had a most touching and tearful brotherly meeting with down No. 1, awarrior all clad in a wonderful Japanesc suit of armor, apparently of basket- work, a very terrible Sitting Ball, 8 very mag- nificent Court ggntlumm in satin and lace, two Mephistos, a Ben Franklin, and many more, some in domino and some in character. Unmasking and supper took place before mid- night, but singing and dancing were kept up with the greatest spirit till near morning. NORTH CHICAGO LIGHT GUARD. One of the most enjoyable Darties which has occurred for some time was given last Friday evening at Lincolu Hall by that organization kuown as the North Chicago Light Guards. It wes organized about three months ago, and is composed of gentlemen of the highest swndinf, socially and mentally, on the North Side, and in ‘heir drill make a very fine appearance. Their ‘aptain, Mr. Charles Varges, is a veteran from be Elisworths, and handles the boys very cred- ntably. The present officers are as follows: Captain, Charles Varges; Second Lieutenant, Leo Ernst. The drill-room of the Company is the epacious Lincoin Hull, where they gave theiy reception Friday evening. The hall was tandsomely trimmed and decorated with flags, fuu.:, and other symbols. A committee se- lected from the ladies and genticmen present waited upon Capt. Varges and asked him to favor the party by a drill,—a request which he complied with. The Reception Committee did everything in iheir power to make cverybody sociable and ev- erything pleasant. No less praise is due the Fioor Committec for the admirable manner in which they exccuted the prozramme. The or- chestra, comprised of six pieces, gave excellent music. . Among the many present were Capt. and Mrs. Yarges and_daughter Miss Emmia, Miss Ella Rlchmrdsox_x, Miss Marion L. Faxon, Miss Bertha Golsen, Miss Florenee Cregier, the Misses Lizzic and Aunic Eaton, the Misses Mary and -Kittie Woltz, Mies Wollf and_cousin, Miss Canning, Miss Phabe Rehm, Miss Lottic Tyler, Miss Emma F.’L‘t!l, Miss Minnie Clyborn, Miss _Annie Webster, Miss Martic, Hutchings, Roland, Miss Nelhe Holden, Miss 'fliss Lj\Jzzie ary_Dunbar, Miss' Mary Mille, Mrs, Robins, Miss Eva Steward, Miss Mary Glassford, Miss Aunie Rush, Miss Emilv Kaltenzgon, Miss Sadic Laborn, Miss Minnic Brown, Miss F. Kimborn, Miss “Smith, Miss Jacops, Miss Thompson, Miss Redrer, Miss Taylor, Miss Jussen, Miss Miller, Miss Apfel, the Misses Shattocks, Mies White, Miss Roesch, the Misses Gricner, Miss Annic lood, Miss_Wilson, Mrs. Toll, Miss Lane, Miss Gertrnde Bromficld, 2}0 Mesers. Hutchins, _Scheffel, Taylor, »l,mpstm" Glade, Toby, Bartbunme, Huehy, Caristoph, Blocki, Haas, Densmore, WWebau, AlcClure, Georere, Herman Leicht, But, Redner, Apicl, Goldsen, ‘Thompson, Redner, Barnard, Goffe, Gooch, Hack, Bitner, Wright, Bartolo’ mer,.bhntwck, ‘Woods, Peck, Emc“i‘ artelme, ooker} Commode, Peck, Grass, Friess, Ort- Dayer, Rattray, Taylor, Reynolds, Greiner, Jr., itchie, Dougherts, bcvcrmaun, Pattiboue. Strassham, Joshen, Peatic, Ran, Lesten, Soppau, AeNanry, flarlghrcel‘aj\m, o, ler, Beobory chin, Loup, E , Eazen - Davis, Charlle M. Warrea, Dewitt \{"eus, Will Cregier. . PRING—CHURCH. The wedding of Mr. F. C. Prmg and MissTib- bie Church was celebrated Wednesday atternoon 4t the residence of the bride’s ‘parents, No. 623 b ichigan avenue. The ceremony was performed 'y the Rev. Edward Sullivan, and was attended only by the intimate friends. e bride and groom entered the parlor un- attended. The bride was_attired in_brown camel’s hair and silk, with Roman_gold orna- B Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. - B. Shipman, Mr. and Mrs. A. Booth, Mr. and Mre.J. P. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. A, G.Van §¢,-hm . and_Mrs. M. Merrill, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Mair, Mr. and Mrs, J. C. Walter, Mr. and irs. A. J. Han- chett, Mr. and Mrs. James Boland, Mr. and Mrs, Fred Ray, Mr. and” Mrs. G. P. Pinney, Mr. and Mrs. Elits Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ullman, rs. J. L. Stevens, Miss Emma Booth, Miss Belle Smith, Miss Fannic Lyon, Miss Daneler of Philadelpbia, Miss Couley, the’ Misses Corwitl, Miss Beile Pinneg, Miss Alice Booth, Miss Van Schaick; Messrs. Lyn D, Powers, Calvin Cobb, William C. Lyon, W. V. Booth, George A. Gibbs, Ed P. Palmer, F. B. Hamilton, James Price, Ed Kimball, F. C, Hale, F. F. Webster, Arthur W. - Street, CF. Hemstead, J. F. Molinesux, Fred liman, Courtney Campbell, W. M. Moiiucaux. :The couple departed on the 5:15 train for the Eagt. The presents included an_clegant Roman zold necklace and cameo locket, fron the groom ; rench bronze clock, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Cor- With; case of solig silver spoons, Mr. and Mrs. 4. Morton Miller; case of silver spoons, Mr. aud Mrs. C. A, Mair; sct of silver forks, Mrs. A. G. Van. Scliaick; hindsome bronze clock, from the oflicers of the Bank of Montreal; silver butter- knite, Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Williams_silver card- case, Miss Nettie Roberts; case containing set of silver tea-kmives, {ruit-knives, and nut-crackers, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Humason, New Britain, -0DN. 3 pair of erystal flower-vases, Mrs. Fred Ulimun; check for $50, Miss C.S. Haskin; bronze mantel ornaments. Mies Emma Booth; silver berry-spoon, Mrs. J. C. Walter; pleture and easel, Caryl Young; silver cheese &coop, Mrs. hipman ; “PoctsofAmerItii" Mr. Lyn D. Powers; “Poets of England,” . Calvin Cobb: cut-glass tollet-bottles, Mr. and Mrs. James Boland; check for $50, Mr. D. B. 7 ipmans silver flower-vase, Miss lda Walter; French opera-ian, Mrs. W. M. Derby; case of gilver, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Joslin neeSmith:lace Parasol and basket of flowers, Mrs. J. L. Stevens; €ase of silver forks, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Smith; Juir of unique Chinese vases, Mr.” William C; ¥Qn: silver and cut-zlass toilet set, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Mitchell: elegant basket of flowers, James Price; case of silver fruit-knives, and Miss Lewis; cat-glass toilet set, Miss Fanule Lyon; silver spoon-holder, Mr. F. D. amilton; secretary, Mr. and 3rs. Scllers: Mujolica water service and. crystal (&g}fif kettle, y Mr. Frederick C. Hale and Mr. ur Wra, i Proderick C. 1 Mr. Ly Tuesday evening th fit?n?x{x )5:1?: &»sp,gn;gsq,“)%x:;" Lch:;&?gwfi;L;J g;elz, n:{ tgu nsmc"nctclcotnl\";‘:?b.clfsco«fodt}-?&c}\l& i of and Mrs. F. A. Ray; silver water scrvice, Mr. { passo i mros,, LIS CVeRIDE was pleasantly Edward Kimbal) and Mr. Charles W. Clingman; Foe Sismes. Goonsiet, Mios Braces oS Lo . s silver ;berrs-spoon, Miss Belle Smith; silver, Mr. ani Mg, Finmer, ot e ok Mond i ‘“THE CLUB.” " Monday even! anumber of young peaple metat the residchee of Mise, 8 Fant No. 135 Western_avenue, to form n literary and social dub. * The_following ofticers were elected: Pn;csidan H. J. Ullmann; Vice-President. William Burroughs; Secretary, Miss S, Hunt; Treasurer, Frank Pardee. The above, with Miss fxmme ‘West, constitute the Executive Commit- ee. Thursday evening the club met _at the resi- ?e&af: of E\hr.' ':\'. IA.’mgun’, fila. 749 West Wash- inglon street, when the fotlowing pro; was carried out: RS Lecture_on *‘English Lan- Te Rev, L. Pardee -Miss Fannie West the A Willlam Barrow, Jr. Selection~—"** Corns «-.Fronk Pardee At 9 o'clock dancing commenced. Among those present were Misses Hunt, Wright, West, Chenowlth, anks, Brage, Barrow, Read, Pond, Jukes, Frecman, Kemp, Burroughs, Cameron, Miss Minnic West, Miss Carrie Bragw, Messrs. Ullmann, Pardee, Mathews, Jukes, Chenowith, Simmons, Richards, Barrow. The music was furnished by Nevans & Kretlow’s band, and was ~very fine. SURPRISE PARTY. Wednesday evening a vc% pleasant surprise was given to Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Doty, at their residence, No. 1630 Indiana avenue, it being the twenty-first anniversary of ° their wedding. Quite’a number of friends assembled to bestow their congratulations, and all seem to enjoy themsclves excc:d(nzl)ii Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Cooley, Mr. and Mrs. J. Wares, Mr.iand Mrs, Mounteney, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Clarke (nee Clisbee), Mrs. Price, Till- son, Heart, Vaupel, and Boorman; the Misses {mz}dh}, llntl:li; r;lnd!:llgvorc, IgulFthe Messrs. eckie, James, Price, E. Flagg, C. Flagg, Pain Lord, and Dow., * 28 i ® i cefsxcm;—w:nsrix. Spect rrespondence of The Tridune, Marrox, Ind., Nov. 17.—Un Wednesday even- | ing, the 15th inst., Mr. George W. Spencer and Miss Mary Webster were united in marriage at the Christian Church {o this place. Miss Jennie Webster, of Chicago, a cousin of the bride, Mr. L. C; Hale, of Cincininati, Mr. L. P. Cabberly, and Ellz Kindig. of Marlon, were the attendants, The reception was held at the bride’s home, cor- ner Washington and Fifth streets, from 9 until 12 o'clock. ~The wedding wus a recherche affair, and the presents were nymerous and elegant. The bride was dressed in cameo-finish silk, with veil and orange-blossoms, and the bridesmaids in tulle, cn traine, trimmed in silk and scarlet geraniums. The' hagg&' pair left on the same cvening on an extended wedding tour East, with the best wishes of a larze circle of friends. RANSOM—OWENS, Tuesday afternoon, at the residence of the | bride’s parents, No. 263 West Seventh street, Cincinnati, were married Miss Auna Owens and Mr. R. W. Ransom, of THE CHigAGO TRIBUNE. The couple departed after the ceremony for Bal- timore and the East. N BAIRD—ROGERS. At Warren, Iil., Thursday evening, Nov. 0, 1876, were married Mr. Frederic S. Baird, o Chicago, and Miss Hattie E, Rogers, of Warren. About 75 fricuds were present to witness the ceremony, which was performed by the Rev. E. B. Miner. COMPLIMENTARY BENEFIT. 1t is proposed by some of the prominent soci- ety ladies tn tender a complimentary benefit to Mr. John A. Hand, the very eflicient orchestra- leader of this city, who has now been here twenty-five years. His first engagement was for a Masonic bail at Peru, in this State, in 1851, when he reached there by stage, the railroad not having been constructed. The benefit will probably occur at the Grand Pacific, and will take the shape of a promenade concert. BREVITIES, Miss Lilly Sweenie is visiting the Misses Holmes, No. 1126 Indiana avenue. Miss Ella Keeler, of Madison, Wis., is visit- ing at D. Worthington's, 739 Adams strect. The class of 1873 of the Chicago High School will hold their annual reunion at the Matteson House, Dzc. 29. b Mr. Percy L. Shuman is translating a French story entitled “Gabriellc » for the Saturday Eveiing Herald of this city. Tt is reported that a weddiug will occur at no distant day, in which Louis T. Cornell, Esq., and Miss Belle Allen will act as principals. Friday evening Miss Walker, of No. 1494 In- diana avenue, entertained a company of friends, the gathering taking the form of a birthday party. Mr. and Mrs. Sabin Smith have taken up their residence at 642 Indiana avenue. Mr. Smith is well known as one of the managers of the firm of A.T. Stewart & Co., of this city. Tuesday evening, at the Union Park Congre~ gational Church, at half-past 6 o’clock, Miss Locke, daughter of S. E. Locke, Esq., will be married to Judge Ives. A reception will fol- low the ceremony, at the residence of the bride's parents, No. 53 Ashland avenue, The guests of the various hotels will have no lack of amusement this winter. The Woodruft House proprictors will give a series of ten At the Garduer there will be parties Tuesday evening. At the Tremont there will be a dinner and music every Saturday after- noon. AMONG THE CLUBS. NAMELESS CLUB, The second party of the Nameless Club was held at Martine’s West Side Academy Friday evening. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Bryaut, Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Wyckoff, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Morse, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Vaunxem, Mr. and Mrs. W. Moyer, Mr. and Mrs. Oscar O. Huyck, Mrs. G. Kerby, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Bates; Miss Jessic Warren, Miss Florence Wilcox, Miss May St. Johm, Miss Lida Fowler, Miss Ida Smith, Miss Ada Bovee, Miss Ida B. Smith, DMiss Belle Thompson, Miss Laura Ormsby, Miss Helen Heath, Miss Lou Spear, Miss Nellle Isman, Miss Sadic Green, Miss Hattié Leonard. Miss Mary Bruce, Miss Nellic Rin g, Miss Ida Chapin Miss Louise Kelley, Miss Clara McGowan, Miss Florence E. Fox, Miss Kittie Rounds, Miss Annic Stridiron, Miss Jeannic Fox, Miss Clara Parker, Miss Kittic_Taylor, Liss Lizzie Shoe- maker, Miss Agnes Dodge, Miss Emma Rowe, Miss Addic Dart, Miss Lillian Frailey, Miss Addic E. Goodrich, Miss _Ada Raymond, Miss Fannic_Hoffman, Miss Lillic Germain, Miss Nellie Robinson, Miss Whiting, Miss_Andrews, Miss _Harmlee, Miss Fannic Grabam of St. Louis, Miss McClure; Messrs. C. J. Sackett, -D. B. Moore, Thomas Chalmers, Jrj J. H. Dey, J. H. Hawley, I. Engert, W. P. Nolan, W. D. Newland, Ciarles P. Leigh, A. G. Moore, Thomas R. Sweet, F. R. Spear, F. F. Lewis, M. 8, Tupper, E. G. Col- burn, A. C. Baudoine, C. D. Brown, J. W. Kil- more, H. V. Overdier, Georzre H. Coombs, John . Stone, k. B. Rundell, W. E. Frazer, W. G. Baker, . L. Clark, H. A.'Smith, G. W. Oakiey; A. V. Shoemaker, ‘G. N. Huggins, F. R. Millard. | J.'S. Watson, W. Rathborne, C. E. Stewart, A. W. Anthony, Charles Jennings, Gordon Bailey, A. W. Gray of Boston. The Club will give their next party Friday evening at Martine's West Side Academy. 7ot the De Sslon Club The fourth party of the De Salon Clyb was held Tuesday cvcging at Carr’s West Side Acad- emy, and the attendance was good although the weather was bad. Hand & Freiberg’s orchestra furnished the music. Among the ladies present were Miss Mary Briggs, Miss Etta Storrs, Miss Ida De Miss Jennie Jenlss, Miss Anna Les- o, Miss Graie Leslic, Miss Lizzie Shicldg, Miss aker, Etta DeWolf, Miss Lda Baito, Miss Lou Miss Annie Ackerman, Miss Amelia Ackerman, Miss Anna Keith, Miss May Alexander, Miss ‘Alive Secomb, Miss Jennie Lawrence, Miss Lulu Kimball, Miss Hattie Holt, Miss Lulu Peters, Miss Sadie Johnson, Miss Nellie Duells, and Miss Anna West. £ PEERLESS SOCIAL OLUD. The Grand Pacitic Hotel witnessed a brilliant gathering Wednesday evening of the members of this new Hebrew organization. Hand & Freiberg’s orchestra~” furnished the music. Among the participants were Mr. and Mrs. Mendel, Mr. and Mrs. Lipman, Mr. and Mrs. Barbe, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan, Mr. and Mrs. Mar- tin Meyer, Mrs. I M. Smith, Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Efkan, Miss Jennie Andrews, Miss Tillie Ballenbers. Miss Eliza Berg, Miss Viola Becker, Miss Eliel, Miss Blum, Miss Heller, Miss Lalmi, Miss Liberman, Miss Rache Jackson, Miss Rotmenberg, Miss Abramson, Miss R. Simons, Miss F. Schlessinger, Miss Hyman, Miss Price, Miss Harris, Miss Sophie Stonehill, Miss Hart, Miss Meyer; Messrs, Berolcheimet, Sol Hendley, L. Well, H. Elicl, Schwarz, Meyer, Bessinger, Harris, Roscnstock, Lesser, Liberman, Becker, Siegel, Eisendroth, Schless inger, May, Pricc, Stern, Callman, Heilbron, Rothehild, Ballenberyr, Falk, Davis. IVANHOE CLUB. The Ivauhoe Club gave their_second party Thursday evening, whenMrs. 8. H. Murray, No. 709 West Adams street, entertained the mem- bers in the most delightful manner. A choice Prof me, cxcellent music, and a generous collation formed the features of a very enjoya- ble party. The next party will occar Thursdsy . NOVEMBER — L4 19, 1876—SIXTEEN PAGES. 9 evening, Nov. 30, at the residence of M Tngals, No. 34 Throop strect. mlty VESTA CLUB. the Misses Slocum, Miss Pleda Dickinson, M Nellie Kimball, Yfiss Jenuie Peckham, ' Mio Cora Wheeler, Miss Lizzie Atkins, Miss Adams, Miss Tda Tomblin, Miss Carric Watking, the Misses Howe, Miss Ella Anderson, Miss Nellie Heath, Miss Clara Willard,, Miss Hattie B bam, Miss Ella Patterson, Miss Carrie Butchir. son; Messrs. W. 8. Carpenter, Julius Goodrich, A.J. Buchanan, A. H. Fowler, Arthur Howe, Fred Lvniumll Miles Burnam, W. H. Lane, Harry Nichols, W. M. Adams, Alex Grahon Sam “Anderson, David Grabam, Charles Schap. -gnl!, Clarke Hayner, Geoxg,'c Southworth, H. S. u%mtr, W. Osborn, E. S. McGill, and Thomas The next party will be iven at the residence of Miss Dickinson, 514 West Washingt. Tuesday evening, Nov. 2. R R Blnen The second pasty ot Ghisace. B nd party of icago Commandery at Martine’s West Side Hall, Tm’uesdfly e\‘euinz:':\.ras unusually entertaining, although the weather was disagreeable, Amou% those present were Mr. and Mrs. Mzleom Me. ounld, Mr. and Mrs, Isanc H, Holden, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Witbeck, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Borland, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Higgins, Mr. and Mrs, F. Whitehouse, Mr. and Mrs. Georze H. Richie, Mr. and Mrs. Ii. I. Schafer, Mr. aud Mrs. J. MeLaren, Mr, and Mrs. C. G. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Smith, Mr. ana Mrs. E. D. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. J. Hogan, Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Hoodley, Mr. and Mrs, D. H. Dickinson, Mr. and Mrs. A, R. Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Cristy, Mr. and_Mrs. Van Dalson, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Merritt, Mr. and Mrs, G. ¥. Sinclair, Miss May Whitalier, Miss Nellic Tsman, Miss Eva Griffith, Miss Lou Wheeler, Miss Lucy Sinelair, Miss Grace Ottawa, Miss Jean Lonergan, Miss Dora Shields, Miss Annie Snow, . Miss Phacbe Schafer, Miss Atkins, Miss Annie ‘Shafer, Miss Churtz; Messrs. H. H. Pond, J. F. Tenuey, J. S. Wheeler, P. 8. Tureman, J. Ed- mundson, C. D. Shepard, C. J. Trowbridge, E. N. Thayer, R. L. Kirtland, W. Reynolds, C. N. Dictz,+H. V. White, W. A. Hutchins, Fred Servey, George G. Barrows, J. A. King, and J. Adams. NORTH SIDE RECEPTION CLUB. i Abont 100 ladies and gentlemen attended the first party of the season given by this Club at Martine’s Hall, Friday cvening. Among the number were Mr. and_ Mrs. Bradley Dean, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Finkler, Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Barnes, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. S. Best, Mr. and_Mrs. Blain, Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Martine, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Watcrs, Mrs. Strong, Mrs. Gellett, Miss May Green, Miss Allie Upham, Miss Etta Heutin, Miss Hen® derson, Miss Addie Minor, Miss Kate Dixon, Miss Nillie Dixon, Miss Nillie Becker, Miss Jes- ste Day, Miss Eugenia_Day, Miss'Goode, Miss Shipman, Mies Kittie Rapp, Miss Celin Kerr, Miss Mollie Buckley, Miss Imogene Martine, Miss Mackintire, Jliss Rapp, Miss Barclay, Miss Judd, Miss Mott, Miss Talbot, Col. L. Shaffuer, Messrs. Burt Dainty, J. F. Upham, C. C. P. Webel, A. J. Camejo, Mason, George Flor- sheim, Henry Teflt, &. C. Fithian, J. P.” Green, John Guir, R, T. Goode, Emmett C.. Fisher, Ar J. Snell, D. Ransom, G. W. Moody, F. H. Trues- dale, J. W. Watkins, J. C. Anderson, Henry N. Mann, W. H. Evans, O. L. Evans, Newton W. Leonard, L. K. Gofle, T. H.Morgan, G. R. XNichols, A. E. Otis, Roland Landis, Dr. Bells, A. C. Odell. The Club kold tleir next party Friday. “rEALIAN is the name of a newly-orzanized amateur dramatic society of the West Side. The officers are—President, M. M. Rowley; Seeretary and Treasurer, William Lindsey; St,%re Manager. G. B. Abbott; Business Manager, 1. Hertig. The society met Friday evening af residence of Miss Addie E. Goodrich, 787 West Washing- ton street. The aim of this society is to give entertainments for the benefit of charity throughout the ci?'. The Plays chosen are * Katherine and * Petruchio” ‘and “ Robert {acaire.” NOTES. The West Side Reception Club held their reg- ular party Monday evening at Martine’s Hzll. Friday evening the Cinders participated in their opeming party at Martine’s Nortn Side Academy. ‘Wednesday evening the Queer Club was or- nized at the residence of Mr. Butler, 769 West. Monroe street. The regular reception at Prof. Carr's West Side Academy occurred Friday evening, and was largely attended. The first sociable of Oriental Consistory oc- " curred at _the Asylum in the American Express buitding Thursday evening, and was well at- tended. * The Idlc Hour Club met Wednesday evening at the residence of Mr. Hodges, No. 225 West Monroe street. The next meeting will be ‘Wednesday, Nov. 23, at the residence of Mr. D. . Lines, No, 770 West Monroe strect. ANNOUNCEMENTS. It is said that the ** Assemblies * will reor- ganize. The first social of * Our Friends wilt occur Nov. 23, at Bournique's Southi-Side Academy. The second party of the Pail Mall Club will occur Thursday evening at the Gardoer House. Friday evening the first saciable of the Far- ragut Boat Club will be given at the Woodraff Hotel. The “Just for Fun? Club will enact Among the Breakers ” Thursday evening, at Ellis Avenue Iall. The South Side Reception Club will hold their next reunion Saturday evening, at Martine’s South Side Academy. “The Englewood Terpsichorean Club will give their next party Saturday, Nov. 25. Music by Nevans & Kretton’s band. The opening %nrby of the La Favorite Assem- bly will occur_ Friday evening, Dec. 9, at Mar- tine’s West Side Academy, The sixth annual sociable of Cosmopolitan Club No. 6, Knights of Plv‘flx:’ns, will be beld at the Matteson House Thanksgiving eve. The opening party of the South End Club will occur Wednesday evening, Nov. %9, Thanks- giving eve, at Ellis Avenue Music Hall. The Social Quadrille Club will give a private party at_their club-rooms, Gleckauf's Building. corner North Clark and Illinois streets, Frie evening, Dec. 1.« The members of the Unknowa Club, in re- membrance of their gatherings in the past sea- son, will give a party Thanksgiving nizht, Nov. 30, at Avenuc Hall. “Qur Club,” the fashionable and sclect West Side social orgauization, will hold its first mect- ing this scason at Judge Rogers’ residence on Ashland avenue Friday evening. Thanksgiviog night the boys of the Second Regiment will devote themsclves to the mazy waltz at Uhlich’s Hall, corner of North Clark and_ Kinzie streets. Preparations are being made on a huge scale, and much pleasure ruay be anticipated. SUBURBAN. z “ ENGLEWOOD. The apple festival given by the ladies of the First M. E. Church Thursday evening was a grand success, financially and socially. The pretty little church with the moveable cane-scat. chairs was filied to repletion. The extension supper-table was very tastefully arranged on one side of the church. The rest of the room was given up for oromeuade aud tete-a-tete. Upoun the walls were hung a number of ncatly lettered mottoes and Scriptural verses, the handiwork of Mr. A.J. Marks, and presented by him to the church. The supper was the principal feature of the evening, and the ladies of the First Church have proved themselves adeptsin the culinary act, especially where apples_are one of the ingredi- ents, These arc some of the many ways in which applés were served: Apple dumplings, apple fritters, apple roly poly, apple jelly cake, apple toast, apple cake, apple pudding, apple turnover, apple custard, pickled apples, sweet apples, sour apples, apple slap, dricd ap- ple pie, apple sauce, green apple pie, fried ap- ples, stufled apples, baked apples. apple jelly. boiled apples, sugared apples, spiced apples, steamed apples. The proceeds of the evening amounted to over $50,—quite ahelp towards paying off the debtof the chureh. The grood people of Englewood do not contine themselves to taeir own denomina- tional entertainments, but visit cach other, and contripute their money and presence towards making a success of all church sociables. Among those present were Mr.-and Mrs. George F. Fos- ter, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Knights, Mr. and_Mrs. Smith, the Rev. 8. Brobrige, pastor of the church, Mrs. Brobrige, Mr: and Mrs. Pelton, Mr. and Mrs. Marks, Mr. and Mrs. Straight, Mr. and Mrs. Humphrey, Mr. and Mrs. Brownell, Dr. aud 3irs. Lovewell, Dr. ana Mrs. Fairbanks, Judze and Mrs. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. Willis, the Misses Peltons, Miss Bucklicn, Miss Phelps, Miss Brobrige, the Messrs. Hulburd, Adkinson, Barney, Brown, Woodbury, Thear], and many others. The concert Friday evening for the benefit of the Englewood Library Association drew out a large and appreciative audience. Weber’s Mass in G was repeated, with the same chorus which sang in September last. Mrs. Hattie Starr 'Eichgxl'_éwpmo), Miss Jennie Baker {alto), Mr. Edward Schultze (tenor), Mr, Thomas Goodwil- ng parts. Prof. B. A. ctencr, pianist, fur- r accorapaniment. Mr. - N. Smith wielded the baton. Parg scmn& of the programme 'wus o piano soio by Prof. Way. tenor solo by Mr. Schuitse. & Resitorns n ia from Trovatore,” sopreno £olo by Mrs. Pither, Recitative and Arla irom *Marriage of Figaro.” Mrs. Pither responded to an encore by singing “Come in_and shut tho gdoor.” A trio from Mass iu R flat was_sung by Mrs. ither, Miss Nellic Smith, and Mr. W N, Smith. Mr. Thomas Goodwillie sang *The Tic (basso), filled the le: Way, organist, and nished the instruzm | Friar” and “The Fine Ould Irish Gentleman,” which were loudly . applauded. The duct “‘Home to Our Mounmr‘:fi’ closed the c\'cuing‘& entertainment. The shortening of the pro- gramme was a pleasing improvement on the previous concert. If Mr. Smith wounld gives series of these concerts through -the winter they would no doubt be appreciated and well at- tended. The Literary Society will meet Saturday evening to elect oflicers for the ensuing year. LAKE VIEW. ° The second entertainment by the Eurekn Club, held at the Town-Hall on the 15th, was o firc:\t success. The attendance was large, there eing about twenty couplé present, the Melino Orchestra furnishing excellent music. Among thosc present were Mr. Edzar Sanders, Mr. and Mrs. William Peacock, Mr. and Mrs I. F. Hanchette, Mr and Mrs. H. C. Bradley, Mr. and MMrs. Charles Peacocks, Mr. aud Mrs. John Mc- Connell, Mr. and Mrs. Gustav Jordan, Mrs. John Cram, Mrs. Edwards, Mrs. Ketchell, Miss Lizzie and Hattie Peacock, Miss Hattie and Jessie Sanders, Miss Bettie Victor, Miss Minnie Brad- Jey, Miss Emily Jgel, Miss Atking, Messrs, L. M. Grant, J. Dougherty, Charles Traw, Mr. Ste art, Mr, Hurlbert, Clarence Cars, Charles Cook- son, William Jgel, B. F. McConnell, Thomas J. Coulkson, James Ritchie, and many others. The music commenced at 8 o'clock, and at 12 the party retired, highly pleased with the evening’s entertainment. EVANSTOS. Judging from indications which are generally supposed to be unmistakable, the matrimonial {ever promises to rage somewhat flercely during the winter, and will tend to considerably en- liven society matters in Evanston this season. The number of couples who have been “en- gaged the necessary length of time (or more) is unusually large, but, unless other engage- ments are formed, Will be considerably decreas- ed within a month or two. It is unnecessary as yet io mention names, but several of the wed- dings will attract geveral attention, because of the prominent social position of the parties in- terested. _The first event in the serics culmipated at Nashville, Tenn., Tuesday, being the Yharriage of Mr. Leo M. Hamline, of Evanston, and Miss Tda Grigsby Nicholson, of Nashrille. The cere- mony was performed by the Rey. George Beck~ ett, D. D. "Mr. and Hrs. Hamline have taken up their residence in Evanston, and are receiv- ing the heartiest congratulations of their nu- merous friends. _ The next event in the series will be the mar- riage of Miss Isabella, daughter of Col. C. C. Abell, of Caicago, and Mr. Lee J. Pitner, The ceremony will take place at the First Methodist Church at 8 p. m. Thursday, and_wil be fol- lowed by a reception at tlic residence, of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Pitner. A large number of invi- tations have been issued. The ceremony will be performed by Bishop Harris, assisted by Dr. Wentworth. For the sccond time in the history of Evans- ton the gossips who have in charge and rezulate (to their own satisfaction) all the social affairs of the village, have been cheated of thelr sport. ‘They have devoted no inconsiderable attention during the past year to the engagement ofa cer- tain youthful couple, but will' be surprisn_:% to learn this morning that they were privately marricd about thre¢ months ago, althouzh the fact was not known even to their parents until within aday or two. The parties alluded to are William V., better known as “Val” Brainard, sou of W. N. Brainard, Esq., and Miss Georgi- ana Armstrong, of Chicago, for. some yearsa student. in the {Voman's College. - . ‘The members and guests of the Social Club were favored Thursday evening with one of the most amusing and successful entertainments known in the history of the Club. The attend- ance was very large, and the performance was ficctc\i with enthusiastic applause _throughont. c entertainment was modeled after the best minstrel performances known to the: art, and was carried out smoothly and_effectively. The singing was es~ pecially worthy -of praise. Part first included au overture and thorus by Pounda’s orchestra and qguartettes; “ Poor Old Uncle Joe,” Mr. dJohn "Birdsall; “ Cackle, Caclkle,” Mr. 1. W Farcwell till Bridal Morn,” Mr. C. ars:” “Carve dat Possum,” Mr. Winne; “Will My Darliny Come Again?” Mr. W. E. Haskin. Part gccond in- cluded a stump-speech by Mr. J.'6-Humphrey; a cornet solo by C. H. Helms; ¢ Obeying Or- ders,” a farce; an excellent imitation of the Swiss Bell-Ringers, concluding with the ** Coal- Heaver’s Revenee.” Messrs. inne and Conkey added to their iame as “end men,” and others gave evidence of hitherto unsuspected talent. ‘When the programine had been carried out, the chairs were removed, and many remained to engage in the dance, which was kcEt up with spirit until midnight. This week there will be a sociabie, and the week following a sleight-of- hand performance by Signor Blitz, Jr. The Eclectic Club met as usual Monday cven- ing at the residence of Mr. Charles Comstock. The next meeting will be held at the residence of the Ion. J. II. Kedzic. The mnewly-clected ofticers of the Clubare: President, Mr. Thomas Lord; Vice-President, Mr. C. M. Wicker: Sce- retary, Mrs, J. J. Parkburst; Musical Director, Mrs. H. C. Wi Mrs. Dr. G, ing a few we and Jacksonville. A number of prominent young people met at the residence of Licut.-Gov. Shuman Monday evening, and organized a new society for social and terpsichorean purposes, to be known as the 50, E. D Tho officars are: President, Goorgo Lunt; Sceretary, R. ¥. Richards. The scholars of the Presbyterian Sunday- school had an enjoyable sociable Thursday even- ing. H. G. Powers, Esq., is absent in Iowa‘on a brief trip. A mecting of the South Evanston Social Club was called for last Monday to close up itsaflairs. The rooms of the Sociul Club were uncom- fortably warin Thursday evening. This was the only drawback to the perfeet success of the en- tertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Joln I. Bell have returned from their wedding-trip, which included the Centen- cs has returned from spend- visiting friends in Springficld ,nial and varjous places of intcrest in the East. Trustee E. A. Gage is again at home, after an” ral weeks in the East. chell left for Colorado Wednes- day. glr. and Mrs. C. W. Beyer are prcpur[p}itc Te- move to New York, much against the wishes of their numerous Evanston fricnds. OAK PARK. Friday evening, at the opening of Centennial Hall, tie Onk Park Dramatic Club presented to the citizens of this place the well-known drama of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” The hall has peen handsomely fitted up for the use of the Club, and is the finest public ball in Cook County out~ side. of _Chicago. The citizens appreciat- ed Mr. Hoard’s enterprisc by coming out en masse to the first performancc. The play saffered nothing at the hands of the performers. The cast was good and all the arts well sustaioed, csg:eci:m(\; Topsgy. by Mr. Y(odgers, Uncle Tum by E, O. Gale, Phineas and Gumption_Cute by Mr. Mosh, fiss Ophelia by Miss Currier, and Eva by Little Mamic Zimmer- man, who played her part almost faultlessly. All the other characters assumed by tie rest of the company were well performed. The music was furnished by an orchestra also of home talent, ond tie cutire performance was a decided success. The Club are to be com- mended for the cuergetic manner in-which they worl, a5 the procecds of their entertainments £o towards Tr}uity Churel, which fs not a large society. i ‘The Young People’s Dancing Party was enter- tained at Mr. Joseph Hurlbuts Friday evening. The ladics of the Episcopal Society will give an oyster and turkey supper at Temperance Hall Thursday evening. » i The Musical will be” held Friday evening at Mrs. Russell’s. Tuesday ovening Harlem Lodwe will give a sociable in their Lall, to which they cordially in- vite their fricnds. Miss Ida Fuller, who has been so very {ll at Mr. W. H. Wood's, is slowly recovering. : Mrs. Horton will be absent from her home many weeks, visiting among friends. DESPLALNES. » The event of the week has been the marriage of Miss Bessie, youngest daughter of Mrs. Luther Jeferson, to Mr. Charles Irvin, a prom- ising young merchant of Rushville, in this State. ‘The wedding touk place Wednesday at 2 o'clock . ., at the old homestead, the Rev. Watson ‘hatcher performing the interesting cercmony. The bride, who is one of the most beautitul and best-beloved of Desglnines’ fair daughters, was doubly charming in her bridal dress of London sinoke, en traine, trimmed with puint lace and orauge blossoms. The bridal veil was. dis- carded, and in its place a_lovely wreath of orangeblossoms was artistically arranged among her tresses. The bride m. Was im- maculate in regulation black broadcloth, white tie, and kids._ The elegant appearance of the young couple was the subject of universal re- mark. After an ample callation, the bride and groom departed for their future home in Rush- ville. They were escorted to the depot by many friends, who bid them good-bye Wwith much regret but . heartfelt wishes for their wedded happincss. Among those present were noticed ” Mr. Hiram Jefferson and ¥ Mr. Stephen Jefferson and wife, Mr. George Jeferson and wife, Mr. E. Thotas and wife, of Arlington Heizhts, Mr. and Mrs. A. Scott, Ar. . C. E. Bennett, the Rev. W. Thatcher and wiie, Miss Hattie Parsons, Miss Fannie Tal- Miss Rosa Goodfellow, Miss Anna M. Williams, Miss Florence Poyer, Messrs. Parsons, Lee, Talcott, Jones, and Hopkins. The presents ‘were numerous and beautiful, consisting of sil- ver sets, both useful and ornamental, vases, statuary in bronze, and elegant books. It was the most recherche wcd(fing ever celebrated WAUKEGAN. here. Last Wednesda; gremng being the fifth anni- versary of Mr. and Mrs. W, H. Brown’s wedded life, that worthy couple displayed not the least hesitancy about celebrating the event. Accord- ingly on that evening their spacious parlors werc thrown open to a large number of the cit- izens whom they recognize as friends. The home was in excellent trim. There were many resents of a4 wooden nature, all appropriate. ‘he dining-room tables were groaning under the weight of rood things. The bride and groom were introducea to the assembly by the Rev. W. H. Atchison in a few fiiting remarks. The following were amongz _the {riends Pl’csent: Mr. and Mrs. Pettibone, Mrs. P. I. Warner and daugnter, Mr. and Mrs. A. 3. herman, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Abbott. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs, D. T. Childs, Mr. and Mrs. Aichison, Mr. and Mrs. James Yeoman, Mr. and Mrs. L S. Marsh, Mrs. M. J. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. 1V. H. Yeager, Mrs. Stow- ell, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Putnam, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. George, and the Rey. Thomas Milner and daughters. Tuesday oceurred the Dolan-Child wedding at the residence of the bride's father on Utica street, at which time Mr. James E. Dolan and ~ Miss Nellie C. Childs _ were upited fn marriage by the Rey. Mr. Aichison, of the Methodist Church. The presents were quite numerous. Among them was an elezant piano from the bride’s father, a beautiful gold chain from fhe groom, and several articles of silverware from aunts. The hnp;P couple de- parted on the 6 p. m. train for difierent locali- ties inthe State, desizning soon to return to Waukegan and continue as herctofore to be “one of us.” On Thursday evening the Baptist brethren were well entertained at the residence of O. S. Lincoln, Esq., on County street, where ferns and good-looking ladies predominated. An am- ple supply of catables was furnished. The re- ceipts g0 to the Baptist Socicty, and are suffi- ciently large to encourage further action. On the same evening the Methudists indulged in a little of the same kind atthe pastor’shome, where they were all taken in and invited tostay. 1t was a big *‘turnout,” and the pastor enjoyed a benefit. Mr-James Edwards, of Manchester, Tows, is visiting the home of his parents. Dr. 8. 8. Cory and W, A. Green returned last week from the East. _Mrs. W. H. Genning of Chicago is at present visiting relatives in this city. Marian Hughitt, E. J._Cuyler, and other officials of ‘the North-Western Road, took ‘iin thesituation of their affairs hereabouts Fri- ay. LAKE FOREST. One of the most delightful parties of the 8eason was gived by Mrs. Benedict last Friday evening in honor of her nieces, Miss Alice and Eva Benediet, of Utica, N. Y. These charming Joung ladies are great, favorites in Leke Forest, aving graduated at the Scminary here, and there are to be several parties in their houor, among the resta leap-yearparty. Among those resent were Mr. and ‘Mrs. William H. Ferry, ., Mr. and Mrs. Orr. Mr. and Mrs. William Henry Smith, Miss Kelloge, of New Haven, Miss Birdsall, of New York, Misses Benedict, of Utica, the Migses Patterson, ed, Barnum, Scott, Smith, Harger, Warren, Fuller, Benedict, Warne, Stowell, Learle, and Messrs.3Fessenden, Bettens, Ferry, Ward, Bartlett, Barnum, War- ren, Holt, Wells, and Larned. After a most bountiful supper, dancing was the order of the night, and was kelgt up until a very late hour. Th¢ Hon. C. 3B, Farwell is expected home from New Orleans this week. The Litcrary Ciub meets at Mrs. Benedict's next Friday evening. The Ladics’ Club meets at Mys. C. B. Far- well’s next Tuesday afternoon. WILMETTE. 3 Mr. and Mrs. Negus have returned from their bridal trip through the Eastern States. Their intention’is to remain a short time with Mrs. Negus’ parents, and then to repair to their fu- ture residence in Springfield, TI. Miss Hattic Latham has also returned from viewing the wonders of the Centennial. A young gentleman of this vicinity is erecting o fine residence in this place. It looks as it there might be another wedding soon. Rumor says it's a lady on the Ridge. DECORATIVE PAPER. A DBUSY TIME IN THE FACTORIES—GROWING POPULARITY OF HANGINGS—EXPORTATION FROM THE UNITED STATES—THE PASSION FOR THE ANTIQUE IN DECORATION. From an Qccasional Correspondent. Nzw Yorg, Nov. 16.—~High taxes and the de- can of public spirit in New York City threaten to drive from the borders of Mlanhattan Island all the great manufactories we have Here. But there is one class of industrial establishments which probably will never depart. A portion of their business may go West when Chicago opens her eyes 2 little more attentively to the extent to which she is dependent on othercommunities for things which can as well be made within her own precinets as elsewhere. Yet, far many years, New York City will continue to be the principal centre of manufacture of one class of goods which are getting to be ex- ceedingly popular and fashionable, namely: the beautiful decorative paper-hangings over which, since 1865, there has sprung up'so much interest. The wants of a great community swayed by luxurious tastes anda craving for whatever is rich and stylish in interior decora- tion, have promoted the growth of the industry here at the expense of New England and other sections where it was once a flourishing and im- portant business. Some interesting establish- racnts have come into existence here according- 1y. This fall there is a state of unusual activity at these factories owing to the increasing sale of their goods at home and abroad. The subject will repay a moment’s attention. Ttis one of the incidents of the Centennial yeay that it has become possible to EXPORT A LARGE VARIETY f the manufactures of this country which never went abroad in any quantity, if at all, be- fore. Some of these goods are going to Europe, the one quarter of the globe that has been im- oregnable to the majority of American manu- facturcs. A few weeks ago the writing, print- ing, and wrapping-paper men of the country sent. out an_agent to Europe to try their fortune there along with other Awmerican industries. The enterprise has been successful, and it has stimulated the paper-hangings men wo efforts of a similar character. Agents have been sent out by them to Europe and South America, and an carnest effort is being made to work up a large sale of our hangings in those lands. The enterprise has becn successful in_South America, and within a week orders of the most encouraging character have been sent from that auarter. No report has yet been made from Europe, but there is perfect confidence that a very fair sale can be built up there too, as soon as the dealers can be made acquainted with the exccllence, and with what is of more consequence to them, the cheap- ness, of the gools. ~ A promising 'export_of American hangiugs to Canada has also devel- oped. In those provinces our wall papers are now commanding a readier sale anda better price than the Enelish of the same grades, on account of their excellence of design and finish, and growing quantities of them are being sent over there every year. In fact, the exportation of paper-hangings brs now become an established thing; aud the American manufacturer, no longer content with the home market, is pre- paring to carry his banner around the world. This new stateof things is imparting fresh vigor to an i\xdnstr{' which, perbaps more than many others, has felt thedepressing effects of the hard times. THE ABILITY OF OUR FACTORIES TO EXPORT is due to the reduction of the price of hangings thronzh improved processes of manufacture. ‘When this class of zoods was first offered for sale on this continent, away back in Colonial days, they were as much an article of Iuxury as Robert Mm’rlfi"s celebrated coach, “im- ported from England, which caused -the republicans of that unworldly age to criticise as a lofty aristocrat. Few could afford to purchase go costly and luxurious a decoration of the family mansion; and it is said that they were held so precions that they were taken from one housc to another, in cases of removal, as one would one’s pictures. They were stiff, heavy, and portable, like the tapestry they imitated, and could be.put upon the walls with tacks. They were too expensive for the masses, who had " to put up with whitewashed walls. When the Fourdrinjer machine was in- troduced, u beginning was first made in the way of putting paper hangings within the reach of ::;E people. it cheapened them by dispensing th o vast amount of hand labor. Hang- ings were, after its invention printed on 3 continuous roll of paper, instead ofon single sheets pasted together. The result was exactly paralleled to thatsincecaused by the introduction into newspaper offices of grlntmg resses where the paper s fed into the press rom a huge continuons roll, instead of sheet by shect. In large offices, the use of this new style of press saves the labor of from ten to fiftcen men and over 55,000 & year. After the introductiou of the Fourdrinicr machine, Ameri- can inventiveness and energy appleid itself still further to cheapen the cost of the hangings. ‘The effort has been verfectly successful. By means of better processes of'manufacture,.sach progress has been made that Americans are now BEATING THE WORLD in the prices at which- they can sell these Zoods. The same article is made in this conntry by ma- chinery which in the Old World, with old ldeas; is made by hand, and it is so well made that the eye of an cxpert is penerally completely baftied to tell the goods :gam There is no difference in their beauty. Of course, the American pu})er can be sold very much cheaper; and it is the fact that the cost of our beautiful, richly-decorated hangings is solow to-day that wwe can enter into competition with England and France for the trade of the world. Iuiseven believed thata sale can be created in England. At the present ruling prices it certainly can be done, unless nnl.ionalp prejudices should prove too strong to be overcorne. ‘While this ability to export is of a great deal of importance to the industry, the ability to command the home market is of still greater value. The victory that has been gained by our countrvmen in this respect within the last three Ye:u-sis not generally known. Up to 1873 the mportation of this class of interior furnishings was cnormous. Since that year the foreign article has been almost completely excluded from this market. It is partly due to the hard times, of course, .but more due to the progress of the industry here and the reduction of the prices of the lome article. The importation now is confined almost entirely\to a very expensive variety of papers, costing rom $4'to $7a roll and upwards, which arc usd only in large cities, and consumed in quantitics so small that American manufacturers find it no object to make them. It is true, there still appecrs to be a very larse sale of French and Enelish papers in all parts of the Gnion. The fact is, however, that o large part of what are sold for English and French papers are not what they profess to be. They are made in the City of New York, by a firm of Germans and Americans, who can make them better and cheaper than the Euro~ eans themselves. One of the large mporting houscs _of this city sells evca;!! year as a foreign article tens of thou- sands of rolls of w:cxgg made in the United States. 1t oiten needs's frand like this to con- vinee people that just as good an article can be made in these States as anywhere clse under the sun. THE CONSUMPTION OF WALL-PAPERS in this country is increasing very fast, andis a gratifying symptom of the education of the public taste.” Ten years has wrought a great change in this respect in this city. Time was when club houses, private mausions, pablic din~ ing-rooms, parlors, and apartments in hotels were tinted and decorated with the brush. Now they arc hung with Trich and beauti- ful” papers, with broad borders and do- does,” in patterns which please the eve and stimulate the imagination, which furnish the room as much as a carpet ot a buffet do before anything else is placed init. Tinted walls and froscoes at: the upper end of the social seale and whitewashgd walls at the other are §oing out, and ‘;ivlnl\; way to decorative papers. 'he growth of luxury demands it, and fashion approves. One great reason of the growing popularity of wall-paper is lm\‘lonb'.ed.lygtj:?a fact that correct principles of taste bave obtained control of the designs for them. Another is that the sntique is S0 much the hobby of the fashiongble worid, and that the patterns for the best classes of hangings now are de- rived so \largely from the quaint decorations . of tapestry and carved stone and wood work of Queen Anne’s time and the Middle Ages. Shaw pointed out long ago that these antique patterns were worth a great deal more than_for the em- broidery of ladies’ petticoats to which they were at the time beinz applied; and since that day designers of vaper-hangings have seized upon them with avidity, and now draw _their chief in- spiration from them. The world is indebted to the French and English for the beautiful tapes- try, leather, and brocade patterns, and for the class of conventional aud gecmetrical de- signs_ which _go by the name of the Eastlake designs. = Americans cannot produce tnese designs, because they are without the origrinals, but they can obtain them from the pattern-makers in Europe and can imitate others, and strive Wy their superior mechanical skill to make papers in those styles a little bet~ ter and cheaper than their rivals. This is what _they are doing, and the low prices at which they can sell them is another cause of the growing consumption of hangings in general. As far as New York City s concerned, there is A LOCAL REASON why American h:mgings are morc sought after than the importedl.” It Hlustrates the progress of the art of houschold decoration. Ladies and others \\'!b: wish to farnish apartments in a fertaln style are able now to throw o rug into their carriage, and take a stool upholstered like therest of the furniture of the room ou the box, and drive down to the factory, sclect the pattern for their paper, and ‘have enough made for their single apartment in that pattern of the cxact colors requisite to make a proper harmony or contrast throuzhout rthe whole room. It costs no more than to bu; from the shelves, and the result is far more sa isfactory. With the progress of taste and en- terprise, an establishment where this can be done wiil become a local necessity in every large city in the country. e ™ I";xs evident that thie struggling industry of the hangings manufacture is at last trium- phantly established in the United States, and is just enterine ona new era of progress and prosperity. The result of the attempt ot ex- ortation on a large scale will be watched with intercst, as welt as the buliding of new factories in different pargs of the country. The develop- ment of an American School of Designers will be waited for impatiently. When thisis ac- complished, our national equipment in respect to paper hangings will be comnplete. P £ i MusTAra. NEW YORK. INDIVIDUAL STYLES. Spectal Correspondence of The Tribune. ‘NEW YoRE, Nov. 16.—Formerly many ladies followed the fashidns at the risk of making themselves individually ridiculous in appear- ance, but now such necessity (if this it were) is done away with, and one may dress in style,and at the same time consult one’s own peculiarities of person. Manyladies are tooslight and other- wise too small to warrant their wearing s po- lonaise to good advantage. Forthem areshown clegant styles of overdress and basque, adapted for heavy fabrics, and for much or little elab- oration, as may be wished. These basques are now carried to perfection in fit and elegance, many having simulated vests, while the back is cut in imitation of a gentleman’s coat. The appearauce of the latter gar- ment is further carried ot .by the coat-fronts being closed from the bust to the waist-line, and here branching sharply, to show the lower points of the vest, which is closed with tiny vest-buttons. A real pocket or Jappel at the left aids in completing the resem- blance to a dress-coat. The simplest forms of the polonaise are the favorite ones, those styles prevailing where it is drawn smoothly and closely across the front and hips, and having all the drapery laid in broad, fiat pleats at the back. A bandsome basque, finely adapted to stout figures, has two side-bodies, both endfog {n the arm-holes, thus obviating the wrinkled gppear- ance seen so often in this part of a basque. It bas also qouble-darts brought near the centre {front, and closes with a cord-lscing over a knifs- pleated revers. For the: house, yoke and pleated waists find considerable favor. Cheap, dark materials may be made thus, and the edge of each pleat pliped with a corresponding or contrasting shade of silk. Oftenwhen a bright effect is desired car- dinal-red pipings are used. AN 0DD AND STYLISH DESIGN is that of lengthening the skirt portion of the back of_the basque, so as to supply the over- skirt. It i3cutsquare at the bottom, and is looped in the centre into a novel and graceful drapery. With this for the back of the over- dress, an ugrau front simply is requircd. It is an extremely pretty style, and one much used at present. 1 overskirts illustrate the popu- larity of close draperies, but some of the more recent noveltles are exceedingly dressy and elaborate. A very showy design has a narrow front profasely trimmed, while' the side gores ~have rather full %:;zhers at the seams, but placed low down. ‘The back widths arc very long, and are effect- ively looped by means of tapes. For bridal dresses there are beautitul \designs as well as elegant new materials, of which Iatter more anon. A popular mode + making these dresses is the basque form. ThY, have either Pompa- dour squares or are cut half high botk back and front, with mere straps over -the shoulders. They arc closed Bither with buttons anll button- holes, or severnl rows of small buttons. Lacing with cords, however, takes precedence of a other styles. Sleevee vary ereatly, some pre- Terring short slecves with elaborativns of lace, flowers, and ribbons; others selecting the charming siceve reaching only to the elbow, and incasing the arm snugly. To the general satisiaction of all, MIXED TQILETTES continue in undiminished favor, but there are some welcome variations in the mauner of combining. For example, the skirt is of a solid - shade, with the polonaise or overdre: an basque of a cortresponding color, but di"li‘sercu'é material, while the trimnling is altozether dif- ferent from either fabric. Handsome toilettes of damasse and wool, silk, and stuff materials are the favarite, while the richest and most ex- pensive combinations arc of black silk and black embossed velvet. Pretty modes of combininz basket suitings or other inexpensive black goods show o centre front aad back of silk, with a cashmere _collarette pived with silk, falling low mpon the bust. The cashmere sleeves have silk culls, and ribbon bows decorate the front, the sleeves, and the termination of the collarette. Winter fabrics are heginningto make thelr ap- pearance, and it would be imposaible to imacing any thing richer or more attractive. The most costly materials shown are the Armure brocaded velvets, which come in most of the dark colorg, as plae, brown, green, and pluin- color. They varyin width from twenty-one to twenty:three inches, and cost $9 per yard. Ar- mure brocades are desizned for portions only of o tqilctte,n-ndczhlhitaseededgmuud with an ex- quisite arabesque fringe or o running design of delicate leaves or o slender drocping lily. Satinbrocades are also extremely elegunt, and are intended chiefly for evenin; ‘wear, thongh they are seen alsoin the dark clotE shades. They have a sheeny satin ground, with aflower or leaf pattern outlined withgros grain cords. Superb satins, to be worn ouly In *eranda toilette.” are lace brocaded, and are in exquisite cvening tints. They have a satin stripe of pale blug, for instance, of two inches wide, alternat- ing with a much wider one, showing a lace de- sizm in white. This is the handsomest material yet shown for the evening, and is quite resson- able in price, costinz but $6.50 per yard for a width of twenty-three inches. Arnaure bro- caded silks follow tne above closely in point of heauty. Though seen principally in bl afor ey Eleces in dark shades show to advantage. ave & gros grain or seeded ground, with a flower, a leaf, or a geomdtrical figure done in satin. Thesc brocades aré much admired, and make up with much elegance. There is no dim- inution In the faver shown damasscs, thougzh they have lonz ceased to be novelties. For moaerately expensive combinations theyare un- surpassed. The most admired are in beautifally harmonizing colors, as blue and black, the lat- ter and plume-color. black and dark en. Handsome damasses in evening tints are also exhibited, with the desiem colored like the ground, or of some contrasting color. The soft. grays are lovely, and have generally o beautiful Knlm-le:lf pattern. Excellent qualities can be ad for $2.75 per yard. Plain satins have been revived, and will be greatly worn for ball and varty. They are shown in all the new desirable shades, sea-foam, cel blue, and delicate shell pink, as well as rich, deep cardinal, and all the subdued tiuts so esteemed by elderly ladies. AN EXQUISITE DRESS, now in process of making for the grand Hebrew ball snon to occur, is of soft silver-gray satin, with a long “trailing skirt, all the ¥nllncss held in the back by means of a large dou- ble box-pleat. Across the front, embrofd- ered by hand, on the front width and side- gores. " are three broad diazonal rows wrought in silk and chenille, shaded from a delicate rose-pink into deep cardinal. Thé designof the embroidery is a beautiful mingling of leaves and flowers, with the slight- est admixture of silver threads. Tha walst has a square Pompadour front, and is of similar shape in the back, and is richly rarnished with standing frills of exquisite Mechlin point. Be- low this, falling over the corsage, is a beautiful wrought fringe containine a little silver and all the shades of the embroidery. - The front of the corsage is also richly embroidered. Broad sasher of the gray, with similar ones of soft rose-color, form a gracely drapery at the sides and back. The bottom™ of the skirt is absolutely without trimming. To accompany _this toilette a set of jewclry is being made at Tiffany’s. The gems arc. rubics of enormous value, and are heirlooms from an ancestor who zave his life for his faith during the Spanish Inquisition. They are being set with magnificent diamonds, not in gold, but in a unique setting of frosted silver. The tiara, which has attained completion, is a marvel of beauty and clegant workmanship. Altogether this toilette is calculated tocreatequitea furore, particularly as it will be worn by one of the most beautiful women of onr Hebrew aris- SOME IANDSOME SETS OF < comprising a chatelaine and ornaments far wrist, throat, and hair, arc seen in fretted gold and Roman pearls. They are very dressy aad pretty, and are not costly, handsome sets beiny obtainable for $50. Anelezant material designel for bridal costumes is satin moire. 1t is_twen ty-four inches broad and. costs but $3.75. It surface cxhibits a moire stripe a finger wide which alternates with a satin one double it width. A lovely toilette of this material : thus made: The skirt fits smooth and close * front and at the sldes. and at the back six sid- leats sccure the fullness which extends into rain fan-shaped and sixty-two inches long. T foot of the front breadths is garnished by thr graduated horizontal puffs of tulle, the lowe one being the widest. They arc scparated } ‘white twisted cords of chenille. The trafnpc tion of the skirt is ornamented by a broad br pleated flounce, edged top and bottom w. 2 narrow plisse of illusion. The drapery is - the same gauzy matenal, and is caught up ir round point In front, just below the waist 1h It falls away in eful curves on each s and is laid in a closely-pleated fan-shape, j back of the arms, while the long, scarf-like ¢ fall over the train. Wherever the drapery uires fastening, clusters of orange-blossom: the duty. The close, long corsage has a dec cut in the front, and is filled in with exqu lace. The tight elbow-sleeves have a ¢ flounce of the same, which on the outer si- looped hack to reveal the arm, and secured - orange-blossoms. The pointed back and f are boraered with a fall of the lace, headed beautiful garniture of blossoms. The e' dress i3 exceedingly lovely, and, as the flo- were all manufactired and imported by sp order for the oceasion, you can well believe they are miracles of beautyas well nixfm“ 3 TTIE PARIS. SRATING COSTUMES. Special Correspondence of The Trituns. Paris, Nov. 5.—The most elegant toi now in preparation by our modistes are for skating, as that amusement is to tak: place of dancing at fashionable social ente - ments this winter. Many gardens attach: private residences have been convertec skating-rinks, and one which I recently v in the Faubourg St. Germain presented s scene that rivaled all the attractions - ball-room. Mirrored walls festooned wit!- ers, fountains, statues, tropical plants_§ geous bloom, magnificent tollettes, anc equally attractive surroundings formedat never to be forgotten. Graceful forms - in unison with the music through ous figures designed for Jpe rinl jeweled anklets flashinz here and ther satin sandals, or on dainty Polish boot evidence that these antique ornaments ar: to be revived. The dictates of fashion ir to the supremacy of skating asan amu st private entertainments can only be fc by those whose spacious gardens and afford the opportunities of perfecting luxurious fetes, and, therefore, less I members of society still uphold the bal. In view of the anticipated visit of the ! of Wales next week, who will - in Paris three wecks, several en ments of this kind are in pre on ascale of great magnificence. “Pr modistes are arranging costumes suit these occasfons, and I have been fayored . view of several that are truly REGAL IN THEIR ELEGANCE. Among them an amber silk, covered wit! Bumngs of fllusion, which werc studd Roman pearls and trimmed by 1ilies of - ley, was nnique in its beauty, althougl. of Bruges lace with alternate stripes o: embroidered in golden bees and somet” flowers and arabesques, were equslly att The new sfi}uue fichus, of black and whit ish, old point and other laccs, are very ef Some are large enough to cross in front behind, after forming full drapery o whole "corsaze; but the lace ~mt of most vaporous texture in om. soften, rather than hide, the materia dress bencath. Thus, onc of the costat the gKating fete to take place at the b: the M:uqu?s e de B—, is of clarce velw out trimming on skirt or corsage, othe filmy drapery, produced by the arranger a large point-lace scarf, which has the eflt tinted cloud in the eveniug sky. The re fullness of these skirts produces such ch:: effects, in contrast with the newdinner toi, confined so doseg, from knee to an' Japanese fashion, that the occasions whi mand the latter gracelessstyle arenot 8o c. . . 1y welcomed as the former. AMONG NOVELTIES IN HATS, ) which bave a this week, the “T Kabsle * 15 most prominent, and, athoug: caliar, it is favorably received on accouut ¢ adaptation to pretty faces, notwithstandiz grotesque appearance on those less favored. origrinated actidentally in a caprice of the ; ty Countess dc S—, whose modiste inf that the high Persian_turbsn of black ve: which she was directed to nnma}ctc on a cer day, proved unsatistactory to ic Countess, account of the ultra “simplicity not .. forming with its unusual ight. time did not permit any ‘elabo alteration, a wide, double-faced scarf ‘blue marine and buff was folded around it. - concealing all but the top of the crown, fel ...