Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, November 26, 1876, Page 12

) 1 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1876—SIXTEEN PAGES. fi.' - SOCIETY AND FASHION. Shall the Bride and Groom Wear Cloves? A Decisive Answer Giyen to a Momentous Question. A Tale of Wedded Bliss—---Where They Danced Last Week. The Rage for Tight Lacing Again in the Ascendant. Colored Underwear, Etc.--=Night= Gowns with Pockets--Dresses for Slender Purses. Beantifal Costume for a Child---Hats of Undressed Kid. A Parisian Wedding-Dress---A Breakfast Toilette---Ready-Made Costumes. ETCETERA. PARIS KID3 AT THE ALTAR. There has scarcely fallen a single streak of vellow sunshine through the window during the past fortnight. Nature has been on a sick- bed, as it were. racked with severe pains of rain and acute spasms of suow. It would take & person of & very good memory indeed to recall a fair bit of weather in these two weeks. Deso- late and drear are the parks and boulevards, where society has been wont to disport its tine plumage on pleasant afternoons, aud the tall elms on the avenues have become 50 woe-begone in appearance, 60 worn down by grief and loneli- ness into mere skelctons, that they are almost fit for the surreon’s closet. All this is having a discouraging effect upon society, which is a sen- sitive plant, and requires benign skies and the protection of the gods. 5 Yet society pussesses a unigue smount of he- reditary vitality. Althougl tneresidents outhe avenues look out upou a cloudy sky, a wintry afr, and a lake whose guivering waters are breaking lar and near into cheerless crests of foam, they are not entirely discomforted or re- sourceless. They can gather in their Iuxurious parlors and have quiej parties and home enter- tainments that are really as delightful as the crush-receptions that are to come later. Once 1 awhile there will be found some leaders of fashion whu in ber social pride defies the weath- er, even as King Canute tried to snub the ocean, and issues invitations to a party at her residence totallyregardlessof themood of the elements. In fact, it is considereda trifie vulgar insome circles 1o pay auy attention to the weather, the sup- position being that eversbody has a carriage which protects him or her from suowor rain. But the lallacy of this sentiment lics in the fact that carriages are not constructed nowadays witha view to be driven indoors; there is al- ways a terrible gap to be traversed from the ie door, and umbrellas afford a poor ction to delicate silk skirts, and still more dehicate lowers and Jaces. However, with the 2id of an occasional reception, a wed or two now and then, and the weekly club meeting, the fuirer portion of the social world manage to <ke out a tolerable existence, and tidc over the transition period between summer and winter. It is not often that the society editor is ealled unon to dedde questions of etiquette. For this L is thankful. Etiquette isa powerful dicta- tor in the realm of Fashion, whose tkroue is so very high that it reaches out and controls: not ouly its own proper terntory, but the outlying pruvinees of inere respectability. And, by the way, it is 8 siuzolar thivg that, while its imme- diate votaries can consult their own tastes in a measure, its most distant slaves are bound in ‘rou vheins, There is a Draconian code for every act that a society young woman can _com- 1F,~—a code that is not written, eitker, and that es about with 8 fickleness as strange as its frewiency. ‘Lhe following letter from a fair cornspondent will be read with interest: Crlwago, Nov. 2L—70 tl:e Society Editor: Wil you T inforn: me through the cojumns of your uper Wit {s the prevauling fashion at weddings n regurd to the wearing of gloves* lam now in tac midsiof a discussion with nearly all my lody 1riends in hference to the matter. 1 say that Ge bride shonld not weargloves during the cercu:ony- taat at the lutest fashionable wed- 1100 gloves Were worn by bride or bridegroom. My opponents say that such an idea i¢ 0:isard and ngiculous, ete., ete., and I cannot couvince them tuot gloves are Oiof fahion at weddings. 1 mesn, of coarse, durkgthe core- . "'The gloves can be taken off und veld by the maid, and put on :Faln afterwurd:_ Now, not you pleage set us right? ’ 1f you cannot side with me from a fachicuable point of view, 1 hope 4t lezst yon will from 2 seq. Lihe onme, and advoeate *‘ho gloves.” Youra traly, AMatre W, e sodety editor is lotn to it in judgment upon a case coutaining 50 many involved and complex points, and in which sie momentons issues are at stake. The question « ploves or no zloves is one that migit well arny soclety against itself, cause thousands of &grminy young ladies to become autazomistic W one another, and shake the very foundutions o1 the social structure. Toagredt many of thelaiy readers of THe SUNDAY TRIBONE how rasu, how ill-advised, how revolting 1o the better nature, how deplorably wrung and wicked it would geem to have a young couple come marching up the centre “aisle of a crowded church for the purpose of passing that most solemn of fashionable ' ordeals, the wedding ceremony,—without gloves! To think of that young couple just starting out in lite, having the prospuect before them of abright and uscful career in the world of fashion, and having cyerything that heart could wisa st their command,—home, friends, and & tableful of silver ets,—to think of that young couple jeopart all their chances of tlie future by thus foolishly and willtully violating the sacred etiquette of gloves, is envuzh to make lclln: l:m: rul‘:gwer of fasnion sick, and weary, and discouraged. The lady clc-;nespondemmfi informed that gloves are worn at the altar. He wears them and she wears them. They both wear them. There is no statute or city ordinance against it. The Englisk prayer-boox recognizes the custom and sanctions it. When the minister reaches that part of the servicc where the rinz-scene comes in, the first bridesmaid = hastens 1o draw off the leit-band glove of the bride. Tle latter then extends ber dainy little hand 10 the enraptured yet embarrassed ‘groom, who slips on zfic traditional wedding-ring. Lest there should be any delay at this point, the par- tivular left-hand ziove of the bnde is usually suveral sizes too large, so that it can be taken off easily. There have been no mnotable devia- tivs from the ctiguette in this respect either in Chicago or i Eustern cities. The past week has been dull—very dull. A ‘wedding or two, a few church enterfainments, and the usual number of church parties, make up the record. GENERAL SOCIETY EVENTS. IVES—LOCKE. The wedding of William C. Ives and Miss Fra Locke ovceurred Tuesday evening at the Union Park Congregational Chureb. At balf- past G o'clock the Dbridal party entered the church in the following order: Mr. Edward Locke. of Detroit, and Miss Nellic Goodrich; Mr. Charles Tyrrell and Miss Anna Slocum; Afr. Eldridze and Miss Minnic Stevens; Mr. Heury Grassic and Miss Lulu Boyington; Misses w. Mrs. Snow, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Field, Mrs. man, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lathrop, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Chen Mr. apd Mrs. N, E. Swartwout, Dr. aua Mrs. V. Earle, Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hale, Mr. and E. M. Johuson, Mr. and Mrs. Ch';‘rlf’s Carsg, the Rev. and Mrs. D. M. Vandeveer, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Falk, Mr.and Mrs. Thaddeus Dean, Mr. and AMlrs. R. Knox, Mr. and Mrs. J. Sherman Hall, Mrs. Bundy, Mr. and Mrs. George Knox, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Crane, Mrs. T. P. Sears, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Walkup, Miss Mary Goodrich, Miss Ada Fieid, Miss Nellie Ezun, Miss Ella Ficld, Miss Auna Crane, Miss Sallie Goodrich, Miss Geurgie Lee. Miss Fannic Slo- cum, Miss Louisa Hopkins, Miss Clara Whitman, Miss Susic Hess, Miss Mamie Whitman, Miss Ida B. Tomblin, Miss Mary Knox, Miss Boynton, Miss Gracie Coates; Mesars. C. M. Helmer, Fo . Cronkhite, H. 3. Stevens, E. C. Felton. o tho muptials of Robert IL. ‘The celebration of the nuptials of e Cberry, Esq., of the Bulumgre & Obio Railroad, to Miss Lillie H. Hanzon, at the residence of the bride’s parents on Langley avenue, was the cause of the gathering of fifty or sixty of Oak- land’s select denizens’ Thursday evening. —The parlors were tastefully decorated with ferns, tlowers, autumn-leaves, and plants, and a choice selection of musical gems was dispensed under the supervision of Prof. Von Meyerhofl. The cercmony was performed by the Rev. E. P. Goodwin. The bride wore a2 handsome pearl- colored silk, en train, Dbridal-veil,” and sprays of = oranze-blossoms, and was muu{l admired. Miss May Hanson and Miss Tillie Cherry ofliciated as bridesmaids _and jooked their loveliest, while Messrs. Frank Wau- hop and Will Cherry, the groomsmen, enacted their part Wwith heroism. Among _the the many elegant costumes were those of Mrs. D. P. Hanson, mother of the bride,—black silk, with rich velvet trimming; Mrs. C. Cherry, Sr., mother of the groum, black satin and Brusscis point lace: Mrs. James Cherry, ashes-of-rose silk, exquisitely embroidered in the same color with heads of graiu and sprays ot flowers; Miss Eva Woods, brocaded silk and lace overdress; Miss Nellie Wren, black silk, handsomely_em- broidered, and cardinal pipinpis', Miss May Han- son, piuk silk and-tarletan; Mrs. F. H." Rich, lum-colured silk-trimmed in lace; Miss Tillie* herry, blue sik, satin glpin,;-s; and Miss Kel- low, of Columbus, O., handsome black silk and lave. The presents were rich and appropriate, in- cluding from the bridegroom an clegant cameo set aud two massive mantel figurea; Mrs. D. P Hanson, lace handkerchief aud wrap; Mr. D. P. Hanson, silver ice-pitcher and goblets; Mrs. C. Cherry, Sr., rich dinner and tea’ sct; Mr. and Mrs, C. Cherry, Jr., haudsomely bound edition of Dickens; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Clark, slabaster vase; Miss Nellic Wren, jeweled salts and smoking set; Mrs. H, V. Hines, silver berry spoon; Miss Kellow, set of toilet mats; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Cherry, silver toilet set; Mr. Will Cherry, silver_ and’ gold bouquet holder: Mr. and Mrs. ¥. 1. Rich, bronze card stand; Mr. 2nd Mrs. Alex Chérry, canary aud cage: Miss Tillie Cherry, goid necklace; Mr. and Mrs. James Cherry, two paire real lace curtains and two paintings, framed; Miss May Hanson, silver card case; Mr. Frank Wauhop, silver picgle mstcri Mrs. J. L. Ramsey, one dozen silver spoons aud forks; Aunt Mary, one dozen silver forks; srandmother, on¢ dozen silver spoons; Miss ane Aikeus, toilet cushion; Mr. and Mrs, H. J. Goodrich, silver pickle caster; cousin Carrie, embroidered pillow shams; Webb Hanson, pair of silver goblets; Mr. A. P. Hauson, toilet case and satchel; Mr. J. W. Wright, diamond pin. A fine supper was partaiien of, aund, aftera couple of hours pleasantly spent among their fricuds, the_bride and groom departed on a tour of the Eastern cities. If rumor may be re- lied on, this is but a precusor of several other occasions of a similur Lature now on the tapisin Oakland. PITNER—ABEL. At Evanston, Thursday evening, there was a notable wedding. Mr. Lee J. Pitner, son of L. C, Pitner, Esg., and Miss Isabel Abel, daughter of Cul C. C. Abel, were the parties chiefly interested in it. At 8 o'cluck the bridal party entered the TFirst Methodist Epis- copal Church, which was crowded with spectators, in the following order: Messrs. George Lunt, Walter E. Haskins, Walter F. Kirk, and Robert Beatty, ushers; Miss Ida Web- Ster and ir. John M. Dandy, of Chicago, and Miss JenniegM. LIE, of KauKakee, and Dr. T. J. Pitner, uf Jacksonville, I1L., as attendsnts; the Rev. Dr. Wentworth and Mrs. G. W, Wiggins, aunt of the bride, followed by the bride, leaning on the arm of her father. The groom entered with the Bishop at the side cutrance. The cere- mony was periormed by Bishop Harris, assisted | by toe Rey. Dr. Wentworth. ‘The bride was attired in a costume of cream- colored gros-grain silk, trimmed with illusion and point applique, festouned with zarlands of white roses, ¢n traine; the bridal veu suspended from a wreath ot orange-blossoms. Miss Jennic Milk, the first bridesmaid, worea robe of delicate blve silk, elaborately trimmed with point lace and cardinal flowers, en traine. Miss Ida Webster, the sccond bridesmad, wore 8 cameo-pink silk, trimmed with illusion and point lace, and garnisbed with a floral fringe; corsage hirh; en traive. . Mrs. L. C. Pituer, tuother of the groom, was dressed in black silk, trimmed with chenille fringe, with fichu of point lacfi. After the solemn words hed been pronounced the guests repaired to the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Pitner, where the reception was held. Thelarge parlors were decorated with choice flowers and festoons of similax. Among those present were Bishop aud Mrz. Hurris, Licut.-Gov. and Mrs. Andrew Shuman, Mr. and Mrs. d. H. Kedzie, Mr. and Mrs. D. Easter, the Rev. Dr, and Mrs. Wentworth, Mrs. Gov. Bev- eridge, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brown, Col. C. C. Able, of Chicago, Mr. Charles Cumstock, the Hon. and Mrs. i1, B. Hurd, Mr. and Mrs. W. 3L Wyckoff, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Kirk, Mr. and Mrs. Jobn E, Miller, Prof. and Mrs. Carhbart, Mr. and AMrs. N. G. Iglebart, Mr. and Mrs, Willism Bianchard, Mr. and Mrs. A, L. Butler, Mr. and #rs. Samuel B. Raymond, Mr. and Mrs. Ed ‘axlor, the Rev. Dr. aud Mrs. Chapsell, Dr. and AMrs. i, ig, Mr. 2nd Mrs. T. C. Houg, Mr. V. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. of Watertown, N. Y. 3Mr. J. 5w e, Mr. and Mrs. William Deering. M- gnd Mrs. J. B. Lamkin, Ar. aad. A. B. Jackson, Prof. D. Bonright, Mr. 4 Nrs. Harry Pearson, Mr, and Mrs. Charles Haskiqe "y, and 3frs. John Kirks, Mr. and Mrs. ParkBtey, Mr. und 3rs. Clarles Ijar, Mrs, Arrick, thuizer. and Mrs. Button, 3 nd Mrs. Charles e core "3t and rs, Willam Raymond, Mrs. Rog Ay, George Dar- TOW, e W, M. Dudley, Clildley ™y 50 ST Janies % Taymond, Miss Hag, i, a4 Mrs, Chicazo, sy Ruth Able of Agcor ™ Ny Miss Auna Iehart, Miss Irene ks Si Cumstock, Mix Lida Easter, iss By g Miss Kittie Cihastock, Miss Anna Sopteg Miss Birdie Easter, Miss Jesi: Brows. Sars Cora Arrick, Miss"\Jaude Arri s Shumag, the Misses eptworth, Dr. B4 W ster, Mossrs. Georne sunt, Wacer Haskit, Walter Kirk, Ropert Bouty, Claence Panf, William Jackson, Mr. Haywei, Mr. Jarris, Mr. Wilbur, Wakemab, and others. d The display of bridal gifts indnaed o gom- plete silver tea-service, from Mr.at Mrs, 3, ¢ Pitner, father and mother of the grot ; cas, o7 solid silver spoons and forks, Mr.and 3trg 2 W. Wiggins of Watertown, Y.; haodsof, Steinway upright piano, Col. C. C. Abel, fathi of the bride; duzen silver knives, Miss KRuth| Abel of Astwerp. N. Y.: exquisite pair of panel utings, Miss ida Webster of Chicago; dozen suver Enives, Mr. J. H. Abel, Autwerp, N, Y.; bronze statuctte, Mr. J. 8. Hamilton and ) Cuarles H. Rowe; unique silver and cut-slass perfumery-case, Miss Jennie M. Milk of . Kanka- Kee; oil painting, Mrs. E. O. Brown; engraving i Star of B Mrs. W. M. Wycko! SC_ Tases, Miss ~Abbie L collection of italian photographi¢ vitws, photo- graphs_of sculpture, jarge engraving of Raphael’s Monte Parnasso,” ~ Gucthe's «Faust,”” with Hlustrations by Kreling, book pack trom_Sorrento, Russia case of kid gloves, Dr. T.J. Puner, of Jucksunville, L1I.; pair of rare picture frames, fulnid with jewels, manu- factured in Austris for the oceasion, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Wiggins, Watertown, N, Y.; indi- vidual silver tes service, and Mrs. J. S Kirk; erystal bouquet rack, Mr. and Mrs. C, U. Spalding, of Graud Rapids, Mich.; siiver erd receiver and_bouquet holder, Mr. \V. F. K7k individual salt and pepper caster, Miss My B. Starbuck, of Watertown, N. pascl blioto- graph, Mr. and Mrs. P.’ Darrow; oil sdinting, Sir.and Mrs. L. M. Dudley, of Chiaé03 Pfll_h'l photograph, Georze and Ella Tursis silver jewelry case and gold thimble, CASiu Abbie Abel, of Antwerp, N. Y.; case of i"fr dessert spoons, Mr.Jdohn' M. Dandy, of fhieago; pair Bessie Locke and Bessie Green; the bridegroom aud Mrs. Lovke; the bride and her father. The ushers were Messrs. Frank Stevens, Henry Aldrich, B. Roland, and Harry Staats. ‘The Rev. David Vandeveer performed the ceremony. The bride wasattiredina very delicate blue silk, garnished with orange blossoms, wearing no ornaments except the wream_ of orange blossoms from which the long bridal ceil was suspended. Miss Nellie Goodrich, flffi. bridesmaid, was arrayed in white tarletane, with white silk corsage waist, With pink flfzwexs. Miss Annie Slocum, second bridesmaid,whitetar- letane, with white silk corsage waist, garnished with blue flowers. Miss Minnie Stevens, the 1hird bridesmaid, white tarletane and sxl‘}.: l“fi;’- 1 Miss Lulu Boynton, white fifi‘}lfi &?&H?mwh:m waist, z}?nmenwd with i vk held at the residence of the Tle reception was g No. 53 Ashland avenue, aud Was bride’s parents, No. = e, Mr. attended by Mr. and Mrs. J. G. G C. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ull- of _ cutglass _cologue bEHES, Mrs. C. N. fTyler; United Stateg, Biographical Dictionary, Mr. and Mrs. L. C;Pinters hand- some affzan, Miss Franels Brow of Watertown, N. Y.: elezant basket of flowen Messts. Georere Lant, Walter Huskin, Wal® F. Kirk, and Robert C. Beatty, * British-0¢ts,"” Sherwood D. Andrus; fine piece of sillcAbroidery, ¢ Cousin Carrie;” book, George V Abel; nubia, Miss Andrus. . St ‘supper furnished bEckbardt was of the most_tempting descrip’l The guests re- 1mained some time Iater, I and Mrs. Pitner did not take the usual AT but are st home » to their Irler;f!';m Ttsi?lgs“mm' e Society connecte The third mecting’\ft Soclety connected with the Centenny ~ - 2o ‘“fllfn 1 Tuesday evening & Ansx ence of rs. W. A, Lowell, No. 638 3¢ Adams street. The pro- ic for the 302 ‘”“S‘S'fg oL plago 4 eadings . N, H. ’B‘g:’e:”;“sng;z% iss Brewster, and a vocal duet by Miss Brewg, 220 Mrs. S F. Walker. Prof. 5 Sial request, sang “Barkis is M| Mr. and Mrs. S, P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Beecher, Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Cole, Messrs. A. G. Lane, J. 8. Har- W. D. Sturtevan! W. Howe, C. R. Run- ss Amelia i.nnc, Miss vey, nells, €. &: hager, Brewster, Miss Bignall, Mrs. Pettit, and others. AMATEUR DRAMATICS. ‘Thursday and Friday eveninzs of the present week the ©J. F. F.” Dramatic Club gave enter- tainments at Ellis-Avenue Music Hall. The following programme was rendered in excellent style to the satitfaction of large audiences: AJONG THE. BREAKERS. David Murray, keeper of Fairmont. Light-House. Maj. Joseph Barton Larry Divine, I W. D. Clingman The Hon. Liruce Hunter. P 1, Ward Clarence Hunter, his ward. . C. Gillett Peter Paragraph, porter... . Scud, Hunter Minnie Duze, Humer's nicce Bess Starbright, *-cast up by the waves, ", 2Miss Jennie Coolbangh '3 'reputed fortune- Miss Mamie Wheeler .Miss Mattic Vail A DEAD SHOT. Capt. Canmnon...... C. H. Ward Afr. Hector Timid .. . . H. Frear Mr. Wiseman.... H. Belcher Frederick Thornton -W. D. Clingman Louisa, nicce to Capt. Can. NOM veenenn o . Miss Mamie Wheeler Chatter, her mai Miss Jeonie Coolbaugh PERSONAL. Miss Ida Payne, of .\Xndisun‘ Wis., is visiting Miss Rose Shipman, No. 269 Warren avenue. A surprise- party was given Monday evening to Mr. Weeks at’his residence No. 375 West Congress street. Miss Jennie M. Milk, of Knnkakee, is the fucst of Mr. and Mrs. 1. H. Cooley, No. 11 Michigan avenue. Mr. and Mrs, L. B. Stowell, nee Hamilton, re- tarned to the city last Saturday and are at the Atherton House. Miss Nellie Bangs entertained a number of friends Wednesday evening at her home No. 333 ‘West Washington street. ‘The many friends of Mr. 0. Follansbee will regrét to hear he lies dangerously ill at his resi- dence with rheumautic fever. Miss Clara Curtis, daughter of the late Maj.- Gen, 8. R. Curtis, is the guest of Mrs. J. Lafe Curtis, No. 1370 Indiaua avenue. Mr, and Mrs. Luther Laflin Mills, nee Boies, will be *“at home” to their friends after Dec. 7, at thelr residence, No. 476 West Adams street. Friday evening a pleasant surprise was_given on Mr.J. S, Suith and his nicce, Sliss Enma Thayer, at their residence, No. 1941 Dearborn strect. Mrs. Koons, of Philadelphia, well known in socicty as & highly accomplished and beautiful lady, Is on a visit to her unde, Col. John A. Elison, 1005 Wabash avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Boles celebrated their tin wed- ding at their residence, No. 1401 Tndiana avenue, ‘Tuesday evening. After the congratulutions by their many friends the company partook of a collation. Mrs. J. Scanlon and two daughters, Misses Nel- iicand Nora, noted belles of St. Paul, Miun., are guests of the Leonards, No. 244 Huron street, while they sojourn in this city. ‘They are on their way to their native city, Detroit, Mich. The first of a series of sociables to be given by the Church of the Atouement (Episcopal) was held at the residence of D. A, Stitt, Esq., No. 204 Park avenue, last Wednesday cvening, Musie, recitations, and charades formed n part of the evening’s entertainment. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred A. Breese nee Passano, of Baltimore, are stopoing at the Palmer. The couple were married in Baitimore on the 14th inst. Mr, Breese is of the firm of O. F. Breese & Sons, General Agents of the New York Mu- tual Lile-Insurance Company, and the Passanos are one of the oldest and wealthiest families in Baltimore. AMONG THE CLUBS. PALL MALL CLUB. The second party at the Gardner House Thursday evening was eminently successful. Among theladies in sttendance were Miss Joan Pinkerton, Miss Acgie Chaimers, Miss Lon Brown, Miss Sarah Chandler, Miss Celia Kerr, Miss Jennie Daniels, Miss Addie Daniels, Miss Annie Riordan, Miss Marle McLane. Miss Mary Strohecker, Miss Spaulding, Miss Hattic Chao- men, Miss Lizzie B, Sisson, New York; Miss Kittie Adams, Miss Jessie Adams. BCN AMI CLUB. The Bon Ami met at the residenee of J. Sher- man Hall, 635 West Washington street, on Taursday eveniog, and reorganized for the com- ing winter, The following officers were elected : C. 8. Hale, President; Mrs. Thad. Deau, Vice- President; J. H. Nolay, Secretary and Treasur- er. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. C. 8. Hale, Mr. and Mrs. Thad Dean, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Nolan, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Wells, Mr. and Mirs. Redfield, Mr. and_Mrs. J. H\\ll, Mr. and Mrs. J. A, Plummer, Mr. and Mrs, W. Talbot, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Tolman, Mr. and Mrs. L. Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Mason, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Bushnell, Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Lathrop, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Clark, Mr. aud Mrs. B, F. Homer, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Collins, Mrs. S. H. McCrea, Mr. T. Walkup, Mr. S, D. Lag- den. THE LA FAVORITE ASSEMDLY. This large aud distinguished organization will open the sociul season with a brilliant party Fri- day evening, Dec. 1. This opening ga.rr.y has buen anticipated by socicty ladies and gentle- men with unusual pleasure. The membershi) 1s complete, aud the management have conclud- ed arrangements approuching perfection so closely a5 experience and ability in such matters can secure, An orchestra of tourteen men, un- der the direction of Mr. W. W. Pound, will pro- vide the music, and Eckhardt will furnish the supper. The series will consist of six parties, aud promises to eclipse in elcgance and brillian- cy those of fpreceding seasons. Carriages will enter by Washington strect entrance, and pass out on Madison street. THE PARRAGUT SOCIABLE, Friday evening the first sociable of the Farra- gut Boat Club for the present season was given at the Woournit Hotel, about thirty couples be- ing present. It was strictly informal and con- fined strietly to the members of the Clup and their lady friends, all of whom scemed to enjoy the oceasion to the utmost. The Great Western Light Guard Band, under Clauder’s direction, Lurnisiied inspiring music, and at an appropriate hour the company discussed an elegant spread which did great credit to the management of the ‘Wooidruit House. The programme consisted of twelve choice selections, and_uuder the skillful direction of the Comnmittee, Messrs. Palmer, In- gram, and Haskell, everything passed off in the Lappiest possible manner. g = Te Cliarity Club, for the bencfi e Charity Club, for the benefit of the Wo- mavs Hospital of the State of Illinois, has ar- Tanged for a series of parties to be given during the witur. They have secured Martine’s Sout) Side Acacumy, together with Martine's band, and nothing 13 beiny left undone by the com. make these pariies a social xsnlttcc of ladics to. uceess, cr rening, D'I;l‘l.‘eé.flrsl ome takes place Monday | 4N TAE LUBLINE CLUB, ite ;’.‘t,!l Side amateur rusical sucietE will_give neyday concert and hop at Klare’'s Hall, Wed- leadorolifping (Thanksgiving Eve), under the certs and g Mr. J. C. Rahn.~ The former con- popular with'ss of this Club have been very lore a targe attdriends of the Club, and there- gramme congists oace is expected. The pro- quartettes, solos, anelve selections, choruses, FAVORKrumental pieces. ‘The second party of new. was beld at Owsley’s Hallayored Few Club A select assemblage was pres@riday evening, the glowing hours with fiying feerad chascd ing. ~ Amongst those present Were patil morn- Henderson, Nellie Cruikshank, Carrie Boutwell, Kittie Coleman (Kalamazoo), Addie Stoner, Lizzie Brady, Louie Morrow, and Messrs. Corby, King, Adams, Bell, Waren, James, Brady, Smith, Kundon, Furbush, Knowles, Hand, Bar- nard, Wilson. DREVITIES. The members of the Nameless, with their friends, participated in the third regular party of the series, Friday evening, at Martine’s West Side Academy. A meeting of the former members of the “Sans Pareil ” Club was held last Friday even- ing at Bournique’s priate salons to reorganize for the season, The members of Our Club were cntertained Friday cvening at the residence of J ug‘gq Jobn G. Rogers, No. 230 Ashland avenue. This was the first of a scries of partics to be given during the scason, and proved a most delightful be- ginning. Thursday evening the Benedict Club &nve one of their delightful partics at_Masonic Hall, cor- ner of Indiana avenue and Thirty-first street. The attendance wes large, the music excellent, and the evening passed smoothly and plcasantly to all present. The Central Pleasure Club’s first party of this season was held Tuesday evening last at Snow’s Academy, Washington street. — Although- the weather was very unfavorable, the attendance was quite select and just large enough to com- fortably fill the hall. Tlmrs:la; evening a_club was formed at Bournique's Academy by some of the leadinz society beople on the South Side, and christened **Our Friends.” About filty uou}nles partici- pated io_the inaugural hop, which proved so successful that the members anticipate much pleasure from the parties to be given during the winter. ANNOUNCEMENTS. The Cinders meet Friday at Martine's North Side Hall. - Prof. Carr’s North Side reception will be given Tuesduy evening. The Occidental Club will give a necktie party 2t Campbell Hall Friday evening, Dee. 1. The Terpsichorcan Club of Englewood will give a third party on the evening of Nov. 25. The De Silon Club give their second party on Thanksgiving night at Carr’s West Side Acad- emy. Monday evening the West Side Reception Club %i:]l give its next party at Martine’s West Side all. The Unknown Pleasure Club will give its first party of this scason Thursdey evenibg at Ave- nue Hall. The South End will give their opening party ‘Wednesday evening at Martive's Ellis Avenue Academy. Tuesday evening the Chicago Commandery give their third party at the West Side Academy. Martine’s band. The second aunual ball of the Chicago Press- men’s Union will beheld ut Snow’s Academy Thanksgiving Eve. “The Club ™ will meet Wednesday eyening, at the residence of Miss S. Chenoweth, No. 951 West Adams street, v The Ivanhoe Clubwill be entertained Thurs- day cucning at the residence of Mrs. Dr. Ingals, W, H. Harrl3, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Head Mrs, and Mrs. E. E. Loomie, Mr. and Mrs. G, My M'n and Mrs. C. B. 8. Conyne, Mr. and Milis, W. H ir. and Mrs. Theo. H. Eim, ® 2. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. F. S) Dick, Mr.and Mrs. C. 5. Thorne, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Cole, Mr. and Mre. W. H. Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. Osgood. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Ely, ;‘:'Irs. J.cComI!,tml:k ;I[]::csu}lobk"k' Hattie Fill- ore, Cora Dralk 5700, Messrs. A. S. Tucker, T, K. Little. > o5o0d Messrs. 4.8, L.D. 5. C. The L. D. 8. C. of the West Side held its reg- ular meeting last Friday evening at the resi- dence of Mrs. Joseph G Peters, 13% Loomis strect. Besides the usual social enjoyments of the hour, the following excellent programme of exercises was presented: adrama entitled the “Golden Pippin,” with the following cast: Capt. Mark Douglas.. Charies H. Smith Licut. Jennings. Merritt Brown ‘Widow Taylor...... Mrs. C. B. Shourds Between acts the audience was entertained by an excellent musical programme, The whole affair wus most enjoyable, and the amateur actors received rounds of applause for the creditable manner in Which they filled their parts. S Axom(slllkgx.m. A number of youug folks metat the residence of Mrs. Brady, §a. 824 Adams street, Thursday evening. for the p.mgose of organizing a social club. The priucipal part of the evening was epent in dancing to music furnished by Fitz- gerald. Among those present were the illsses Katy Brady, Rosa and Millie Brady, Lonis Fors- ;1;9&‘;%,"&5;:: the number present were 7 man, Etta Booth, Stella Corby, Belle and Lizzie No. 34 Throop strect. The third regular party of the West Side Re- ception Club will oceur Monday evening at Martine’s West Side Academy. The third regular sociable of the Chicago Commandery No. 19, K. T., will occur Tuesday evening, at Martine's West Side Academy. The second party of the Idle-Hour Club will oceur at the residence of D. J. Lines, No. 779 West Monroe street, WVednesday evening. ‘Lhe sixth annual sociable of the Cosmopoli- tan Lodge No. 6, Knights of Pythias, will be given at the Matteson House, Thanksgivieg Eve. The second hop of the Vesta Club will be given at the residence of Miss Eilie Patterson, No. 633 West Washington strcet, Wednesday evening. a The Englewood Dickens Club will give a re- union entertainment at the High School on the cvening of Nov. 13, Nevans and Kretlow fur- nishing the music. The second sociable of the Oriental Consisto- ry will be given Thursday evéning, Dec.T, at the Asylum of the Lodge, in the American Express Building, No. 72 Monroe street. SUBURBAN. / - OAK PARE. ~ Tuesday evening the Masonie sociable held by Harlem Lodge took place intheir hall. Al- though the night was stormy, a large assembly met, and the gathering was considered one of the most pleasant of the season. The music was furnished by the Blaney Club, who came ont from the city for that purpose, and rendered many selections from their delightful music very charmingly. Mr. Letiler won loud applause by his comic solos of “Old Simon” and “The Laziest Man in All the Town.” Refreshments of coffee and sandwiches were served by the fieuflamen in regalis. Prof. Wilcox, of tne arlem School, recited ‘Shamus O'Brien.” These sociables will be held ¢nce a month during the winter. . ‘The ladies of Christ Church_offered to ticket- holders a zempting supper Thursday evening; many partook and some 315 was placed in the Treasury. g The fiith and last mausical social, until after the holidays, was held Friday evening, at the residence of Mr. Russel. I he parlors were crowded with an attentive audience. The mu- sical programme was, as usual, very entertain- iug, and an original production by Prof. Dodge added much to the interest and pleasure of the evening. Miss Hattie Montgomery read a se- Jection from Mark Twain in 4 pleasing manner. The parlor concerts will be resumed in Jan- uary. T{m Union Club will give their first dancing party Wednesday evening in Centennial Hall. Tlie young ladies of the Park are very much interested in a farewell leap-year party, to be given in Centennial Hall, Dec. 14. Miss Mary McDugal, 50 long a popular young lady and mustc teacher of Oak Park, was mar- ried at her father’s residence in Chicago Thurs- day arternoon to a gentleman from Kansas. [r. Andrew Voght, ticket agent, was married last week. WAUREGAN, Special Correspondence of TAe Tribune. WAUKEGAN, Ili., Nov. 95.—Last 3onday hap- eued to be the 30th birthday of Mrs. Amos .oyd, and as this fact was well known by “some of her intimate friends, they of course communi- cated the same to others, and the result was that a * grand surprise,” to be_instituted on that evening, was xirccd upon. In the mean time, Mr. and Mrs. Loyd accepted an invitation to spend _the afternoon and evening with Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Buell, and while there in the evening were informed by a messenger that the hour was late, which, although not a fact, wasa hing sufficiently umfersuwd by tlem, and they started tor their home, finding it ap- parentiy as when they lest, and nothinz to_in- dicate the condition of affuirs within. The door was opened, and inexpressibly surprised were they to find themselves in the presence of some of their dearest and most intimate friends, all of whom had busied themsclves in_placing things in “up{ale-me order.”. In ~the meantime the Waukegan Cornet Band, as per _instructions, placed themselves un- heard in the = front passage, where, at an appropriate interval, they “struck up a tune,” causing o second surprise. The foilow- ing were among the number present: Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Brown, Mr. and Mr: H. Yeager, Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Yea, Mr, and Mrs. A. K. Merrill, Mr. opd Mrs. IL L. Putnam, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. George, Mr. and Mrs. D, F. Child, M£. and Mzs. C. A. Partridge, Mr. and Mrs. H. E, Partridge, Mr. and. Mrs. George Adams, Mr. and Mrs- - Clurkson, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A. G-. Pettibone, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Abbott, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Buell, Mr. and Mre. 8. J. Brad- hury, Mr. and Mrs. A. C, Berry, Mr. and Mrs. MC. Earll, Mr. 8. S. Hallenbeck, Mrs. J. Pt}::cv, Mrs. Nathanfel Dowst, and Mrs. F. M. efL. to the inrinted invitations have been sent out Bradbury, ~ous friends of Mr. and Mrs. 8. 8. twenty-filth aesting their presence at the of **Sam* and higrsary or the silver wedding thiis (Saturday) evertimable wife, which oceurs Thursday evening the helda sociable at_the réangregational Society ridge, Esq., on Clayton gaceof C. A. Part- early hour large numbers asst, Where at an matter of course, spent a profited, and, as a ibe editor’s house. Music, both v season at strumental, and several excrises, com},and in- programme, with, of course, articies intizd the to the inner man sandwiched in betiween, ‘g ENGLEWOOD., ive a sociable at the residénce of Mrs. J.J. ‘oung, Wentworth avenue, near Pavilion Par] way, & week trom next Thursday. [EVANSTON. The Social Club indulged in one of its fort- | Zarment nightly sociables Thursday evening. The at- tendance was good, and dancing was maintained with spirit till midnight. * The catertainmnent this week will consist of slight-of-hand perform- ances and wonderful feats of magic by “Signor Blitz, Jr.,” assisted by Mr. Carve D. Possum. The children of the members are specially in- vited to attend. The Eclectic Club met at the residence of the Hon. J. H. Kedzie last week, and will be enter- tained to-morrow evening by Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose Foster. Much regret is csPressed at the change which makes it necessary for Bishop Harris to take up his Episcopal residence in New York. visit to Springficld. Mr. and Mrs. Putnam have gone to Columbus, 0., to spend Thanksgiving, isses Hattie and Ida Webster, of Chieago, spent & few days in Evanston lust week. LAKE FOREST. Mrs, Sawyer gave a very elaborate lunch party Wednesday for her sister, Mrs. Harvey, who'is to be married on Monday next to Dr. Chester, of Buffalo, N. Y. Nearlyall the ladies in town' were present and -heartily congratu- lated the bride-elect. Mrs. Harvey’s {future bome will be Buffalo, and her hosts of friends here feel very badly about her leaving, as she has been not only 2 good friend but fore- most in good works. Thursday the Rev. Mr. Nichols, Mr. McLaren, Mr. Merrill, and Mr. French, of .‘Iilwnnkce, vis- ited the various educational institutions, with which they expressed themselves as ;;reut‘H pleased. If the Presbyterian Church only real- ized the great importauce of having s grand university here in the Northwest, all the minis- ters and laymen would do much more than they have done to help it along. Although the church here is still without a pastor, there is a great revival under the leader- ship of Messrs. Farwell and Holt. ') ladies of the Sewinary will give an it next Friday evening,consisting of a play, music, ete. WILMETTE. One of themost detightful affairs that has oc- curred for some time was the paper-muslin sur- rise pnrt}' given last Tucada{' eveping to Miss gl:\!miu Westerlield, one of the popular young ladies of Wilmette. Although the weather was stormy, there was a goodly number in attend- ance. " Daucing formed one of the pleasant features of the evening, and was continued until alate hour. The costumnes evinced good taste. Riss Lee's and Miss Gedney's were especially noteworthy. The costume of Mr. Birch did justice to the fashion of 177. Among those present were Miss Mollie Shantz, Miss Hattie Brooks, Miss Allie Shantz, Miss Lizzic Russell, Miss Huttie Latbam, Miss Lena Russell, Miss Mary Shepard, Miss Ella Russell, Miss Katie Todd, Miss Mary Mahoney, Miss Carrie Brown, Miss_Annic_Mahoney, Miss Sally Ward, Miss Mary Lee, Miss Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Negus, Mr. and Mrs. Clarles Wester- field, Mr. and Mrs: Charles Mitchell, and Messrs. Waulters, Ward, Brooks, Birch, Corless, A. Speck, H. McDaufel, Sherman, J. Speck, Ged- ney, Latham, Batten, Kline, A. Jacox, Misner, and W, J: & Miss Lizzie Russell has gone to spend some time in the city. Mrs. N.” Hall is spendinga few days with Iriends in Rochelle. OAKLAND. Wednesday evening, at the Odd-Fellows’ Hall, No. 900 Cottare Grove avenue, took place one of the pleasantest social gatherings of the sea- son. The Home Like Club despises kid gloves, dislikes party dresses, and has an aversion to leavy expenses. It delights a jolly crowd, it likes a select gathermng, and it enjoys dancing. All of thesc kindiy subjects the Club had at ifs mathering, at which about fifty couples were present, who danced until 12 o’clock, when, ac- cording to tke home-like principles, it stopped. The sociable of the Methodist church was held at the church on Langley avenue, corner of Thir- ty-ninth street, Thursday evening., Mrs. Tisdale will give a reading af the Ellis Avenue Music Hall to-morrow evening for the benefit of the temperance coffee-house on Cottage Grove avenue, near Thirty-ninth street. DRAMA. The “Just for Fun® Dramatic Club gave the romantic dramna of “Among the Breakers’ at the Ellis Avenue Musie Hall Thursday and Fri- day nizhts, The drama proved a successas a lay, all the parts beingwell taken by the young adies and gentlemen who indalge in amateur theatricals just for fun. The cast was as fol- lows: David Murray, Will Vreeland; Larry De- vine, W. D. Clingmen; Hon. Bruce Hunter, C. H. Ward; Clarencs Hunter, M. C. Gullett; Peter Paragraph, C. Overman; Scud, F. H. Frear; Minnie Daze, Miss Mamie Stitt; Bessie Sharbright, Miss Jennic Coolbaugh; Mother Ca- rey, Miss Mamie Whecler; Biddy Bean, Miss Mattie Vail, * After the drama the floors were cleared and the audience and actors united in the dance, HIGHLAND PARK. A pleasant surprise party was tendered to Mr. Artbur Banks Thursday evening by a large num- ber of bis young friends. Amune those present were the Misses Baker, Miss Bell Mackie, Agnes Leslie, Fanny Boyington, Mary Middleton, Fan- dy Streeter, Messrs. Banlks, Greene, McDonald, Curtis, Ruscol, McDonongh, and_others. Master Carlie C. Curtiss left Highland Park Friday evening for the southern part of the “and A club party was ziven at the resides Mr. Middleton on Friday evening. Dg;gln’;cfin‘:ll mumes were the amusements of the passing hours. Amongst those who were in attondancs liss Carric Metcalfe, Miss Mary Don. nelle, Miss Grove Gore, Miss Sfary McEldoyney, Miss Belle McEldowney, Miss Clara Badd, 3iod Lizzie Buad, Miss Clara Brown, Miss Fiors Couthi, Mr, Frank Ston%Lu Budd, Ed Greg- ory, Sam Goss, Will Hoy, Frani Brown, Scorge Middleton, James Ho) i ton, Sad others. 0, ¥, Ralph Middle- The lndies of the First Methodist Epi ;’;hu:c.\: give a sociable at the x:bumfitn!e:fls'lc‘?zg v evening. i . The lndies of the Reformed Eniscanal Church State, where he will in the future engagein business and make his home. Frank H. Plummer, another notable in the same circle, has arrived home from Oberlin Col- lege on 2 short vacation. LAKE VIEW. The pext entertainment given by the Eureka Club will be a domino party, and will be held in the Town-Hall Wednesday evening. Dancing will commence at § o’clock sha As the party will cowe off on Thanksgiving Eve, an unusual- ly large attendance of visitors Is expected. NEW YORK. CORSET AND HIP BELT. Spectal Correspondence of The Tridune, New Yorr, Nov. 22.—Every now and then appears some novelty or other that either de- lights or enrages our votaries of fashion. Just now one of these has come upon the tapis, and about it our butterflies are equally divided, pro and con, so there will probably be quite a warm discussion before it is either dethroned or voted asuceess. Thisis the new corset and the hip belt. The former has arm-holes which help sus- tain the weight, and at the bottom are hooks to which the petticoat is attached, thus removing all superfluous drapery about the waist and hips. Now, to be fashionable one must be slim—the slimmer the better, and all the tortures and follics of tight lacing have returned with increased vigor. Not only are stays to be drawn as tight 8s cun be (and tighter if possible), but a new apparatus for compress- ing the human form divine is introduced in the ¢ hip belt,” which is simply abroad clastic band folded tightly around the hips. This is certainly au aggravation of tight lacing, and will doubtless be carried to a fearful excess, for 50 long as to be slender is to be stylish, there are few women who can resist the temptation to reduce their size, even at the risk of life-long injury. There is here in this city a store whose pro- prieturs pride themselves on_exposing for sale only the latest imported Parisian novelties in underclothing. Here Ihave just scen marvel- ously-made under-garments of pale pink, blue, and cream. One bideous garment (unmention: able to cars polite) was of bluck foulard, elab- orately trimmed with lace frills and cdgings. Night costumus, also of colors, chietly pink and blue, are shown, and are extravagantly orna- mented with lace and embroidered cuffs, collars, and pockets; though what one would wish to put in the pocket of one's night-dress is puzzling to we. I think these colored underciothes are little short of indecent; and for robes de nuits I repudiate them utterly, There are three oceasions for which, to m&' mind, whte ijuoq:] is appropriate,—one’s bed, bridal, and urial. In my last letter I mentioned some of the more elegant fabrics now iu vogue, but it must not be supposed that the WANTS OF THOSE OF MEAGRE PURSE have been overlooked. Many of the prettiest and most stylish costumes are of the varions well-known grades of camel’s hair, or the hand- some basketand quadrilie suitings. Among plain woolen materials in all colors and dnferent qualities arc dingonal, ~cloth, chevron, vigogne, and the ever-popular cashmere. “An clegant toilette, yet one of reasonable expense, is of all-wool cushmere, in color- dark myrtlegreen. The skirt has three tablicrs, cut’ square on oue side, beinz concealed on the other bencath the tunic, which is cut away from the front, and over- lapped by the back of the overskirt, which is very slightly draped. The trimming consists of yrtlegreen braid broche in red and black, shay,lines of gold. The waist s of the paletot tight Lhich IS now very popular. It is Lalf- two rowdg and closes’ down the front with with wide ré PUttons. Itis open in the neck attractive bodle Deep eufls completea very is trimmed “""'?udt::ce \lvho}&:.in :\lus instance | g oti hrai new and ahtractive dress for s nonse s troduced. the robe orlentale, 1S} of rieh French blue cachiloe s pq lscted was same shade. The lony iy gki 18 trimmed with o vory deon YRt OF.the atter Mrs. 8. B. Raymond has returned from a brief - revers lined with white silk and trimmed with silver galloon. This revers, however, lies on s0on became known that she had b ful servant in the Hotel Sally, that impra: only one side. The trimming up the front con- | monument of the fifteenth c s!s:{a of silver galloon, and on the left side the | birthplace of the President. entury, and thy is Em thout. i,n1 smflggg, gfl} i AMUSEMENTS. bordered Wit e galloon, 2 eatres are generally r ing - of " these " seallops “buttols “orer 3 | tho cxception of the Gpery sy Byl button corresponding to the silver trimming. The bottom ol‘1 the overdress is bordercd by two rows of similar oon placed a short distance apart. Below is a rich deep fringe of blue cordonnet with silver threads. On the side is a ocket embroidered with silver and edged with ringe, and at the top is a revers of white silk whfi: falls on the outside. The sleeves, open to the elbow, arc lined with white silk and trimmed wita galloon. A r:ollurcclz’?_l and under- sleeves of batiste or fine linen cambric are worn with thedress. It isa becomingzand elegant | toilette for home wear. A PRETTY NOVELTY FROM PARIS comes to us as the Louis XV. vest, an improve- ment upon the buckskin vest, beinz of highly- dressed kid. The vest is long, siender, and ointed, is richly embroidered, and edged with cavy, handsome fringe. Kid bands, embroid~ ered 1o correspond with the vest, are imported with the lutter to trim the dress with which the vest will be worn. They are ‘."‘3' costly, but exceedingly handsome, and their durability well repays the expense. Another favorite dress model fs the * Breton? suit. As this model is very peculiar, only the least showy materials and the most sombre shades are u})prupr}utc. The use of cheuille iu various forms is enor- mous. The latest novelty made of it is a beau-~ tiful gimp or galloon in opeu work, richly em- broidered in beads. The chenille and beads may cither match the dressor be of a contrasting color, while a prcna;briihtenlnz effect is im~ parted by the beac handsome toilette trinned in this manner is of black damasse silk and dove-colored cashinere. The latter mate- rial furnishes the long, broad vest and the sleeves, aud these are ornamented with a broad chenille and bead galloon of the same color. Mother-of-pearl buttons hold their own, and are universally worn. They are shown in beautiful varieties, white, with bluish, greenish, and yel- low veins, and others still different. A pretty button for silk costumes is a crochet oue} hay- ing in the centre an embroidered star, which in color either harmonizes or contrasts with th dress or trimmings. B FOR MORNING WEAPPERS, the simple Gabrielle is much admired and used. Handsome unes are of nayy blue or carbonier cashmere, and ornamented down the front with bows to match. An elegant morning robe ma’ be made of white camel’s hair, with facing, col- Iar, cuffs, and ?ockels of cardinal-hued velvet. A 'very tasteful wrapper is made of shaggy purpleflanuel. It is in the Watteau shape, caci seam corded with a heavy black cording. The double box-pleat at the back has its edges also corded. The collar, the deep-pointed culls, and the two side pockets are of black, and the 1ront is closed by a double row of black buttons about which is laced 2 black silk cord. -A fine knite-pleating onc inch wide forms a little finish around the bottom. - At present there is little worth chronicling about novelties in millinery. Advices from abroad tell us that a favorite trimming, but a very costly one, is of baunds of marabout feath- ers, the tips studded with mother-of-pearls, or pearls themselves. One real novelty arc the HATS OF UNDRESSED SWEDISH KID, which are to be * the rage,” and are considered far more elegant than felt, or even. velvet. Only a few have been brought over. One 15 trimmed with wine-colored velvet, another has & garmture of ivorv-white feathers and lemon-colored chenille. Charm~ ing bonnets for the theatre are of plush, trimmed with feathers and long, handsome plumes. They are of white, delicate blue, or blush-rose,but must be of oue color throughout. Hats round in shapes, and of beaver or feit, with furry brims, are decided favorites for the promenade with younz girls. As the winter opens, there is every indication that fur will be employed to a great extent in millinerfl. Little ‘white coney hats ornamented with a heador a tinted wing or bird arc considered desirable for the [little ones. They are to be had not only in the round-cap shape, but in many of the new fanu shapes worn by the children. A very novel an bretty little one has the top of white concy and the band of bright peacock cyes, surmounted in front, alittle to the left, by a tiny brilliant-hued humming-bird. Apropos of the little folks, let me mention an uziuisite toilet I noticed Sun- day on a beautiful little child, who, if she lives, will probably be a ¢ queen of fashion.” The dress is of navy-blue velvet and white cashmere, resolved into a robe Anglaise. From the side seams of the blue velyet dress come wide revers of white cashmere. These are edged with blue velvet, and have pointed ends which tie in the back. The blue velvet sleeves have deep cufls of white cashmere, ending ina point at the outside, and here is a smal bow. Up the outer scam are small blue velvet buttons, similar ones closing the dressin the back. The hat has g high pointed crown and a drooping brim, which is” faced with dark blue shirrs. A white scarf about the crown, and a wing secured by a buckle of silver :mé sced pearls, completes as charming a little costume as one could desire, AMarris 8. PARIS. CUSTOM VS. READY-MADE COSTUMES. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. Paris, Nov. 12.—Although ready-made cos- tumes still present much elaboration, it isa noticeable fact that those especially ordered are less pretentious, and far more elegant in their originality and simplicity. Few Parisian ladies of good taste purchase dresses designed for ‘public display, in stores, and therefore the quiet varlors of modistes are more attractive than those exhibitions where loud effect frequently covers inferior workmanship and material. Preference leads me .to forward styles fro,a ‘the former source, and a late visit to modistes of prominent leaders of fashion re- sulted in an inspection of new designs, in which clegance reigns supreme. A wedding dress, which has since been worn by a bride of high social position, not only displayed perfection 1 all details demanded by the regulation toilettes {or those oceasions, but au_addition which pro- duced g singularly charming effect. This was an embroidered robe of transparent wnaterial, worn over a princess dress of white gros-grain, and extending to the extremity of the long square train. It is fmpossible to describe = the Leauty of this overdress, with its delicately wrought flowers, floating, apparcntly without support, over thie, sil& bencath, and o massive wreath undulatingin the same mysterious man- ner around the edge of the skirt and train. T filmf groundwork of this embroidery is a species of pi ne-aplple guuze of great strength, although sheeras itlusion and costly in proportion to its transparency. A BREAKFAST TOILETTE belonging to the same trousseau is of sky-blue Algerian cachemire, made in Watteau style. This Mis trimmed with a deep plaited flounce “of dark-blue silk, embroidered in different shades of blue, and bows of the same, mingling with torsades of lace, extend down the front and on the broad plait behind. “A_toilette **d’ intericur ” of a uew materfal resembling damasse in design, and producing the rclief of matelasse, was'of dark gray color and princess -form, with graduated revers of ruby velvet down e seani. Among the reception” dresses, none~was more elegant than one of plain black velvet, simply draped Wwith a wide searf of Bruges luce. A NOTABLE WEDDIXNG. The marriage of Mile. Thomas, nicce of the celebrated composer, Ambroise Thomas, with M. Deverig, Sceretary of the French Legation in China, has been an _event of much interest, and the testimonials of regard bestowed on the bride were princely in their muniticence. The many brilliant receptions which are now takiny place herald winter's ashionable routine, al~ umufih we have so lately been favored by the weather with a second spring, Trees put forth ney leaves, blossoms promised Christmas {ruit, and flowers began to bloom. The Bois de Boulogne offered more attractions than the ball-room, but winter s gradually assuming its accustomed aspect, and amusements that Rave beeu delayed on account of the unusual season are now in progress, making Paris unusually ay. The palice of the Princess Metter- Dich is the centre of attraction in her large social circle, and arrangements have there also been made for charitable entertain- meuts during the winter. Thealterations which 1 described as being made in this paluce some tine ago now prove to have been done with a View to conducting these benevolent fetes on a larger scale than heretofore. The Princess, with ber daughters, Mlles. Sophie, Antoinctte, and Clementine, arrived in Paris last week. -~ S tghuzxi;: m; gou.\.\'n receiving ay the Hotel Bristol in the Place Vendome, and wus_entertained yesterday bs A\‘{ma Ia Marcenale MacMuhon at the Palace of the Elysces. The receptions given in honor of the return of the President, although more regal in maguificence, are po?fis enthusiastic than those he- attended during his late tour in Frapce. The kindly demoustrations then offered to him by those in bumble circumstances were notdisresarded whilst receiving the adulations of the great,and amoug other incidents it is related that an old servant was recognized and respectfully saluted in the inidst of alarge assemblage, near the Ho- tel Sully, during e grand military review. The President, surrounded by his staff 2nd military pomp, suddcn(l{y crecived among the spec- tators an age sure clothed “in - mourn- vided by three bins bands. The segaco overdress fits almost _tight, mvtiru]—::::‘fx‘nupid side. The waist, Which own3 ia tront, po “Ah, Diable! he cxclaimed, “there % bum] he \Lfimted her chapezu. All eyes were turned to the recipient of this bonl.’v';. wde?i The first representation of **Jeanne, et Jeanneton™ at the Folies Dm:x’xgtc m‘ax!;me, favorably received, and promises h'cquemm petitions. This is a three-act operette by c].? ville and Delacour, musc by Lacombe.~ & [or Juan” was given at the Opera last week, gu request, on which occasion the reappearance of Mme. Krauss was the principal attraction, Matanpe, THE GAME OF CHESS CuEss DIRECTORY. —Chicago Chess Clab, X and 85 Washington street; open nomob' n.‘:;.; }10 B Cliesa players icet daily at the Tremon ouse (Exchange) and the Sherm L 121 an Honse {Bage. All communications Intended for this should be addressed to T TRIBUNE, **Cheys.™ departmg and Taiopes i 5 TO CORRESPONDENTS, *E. B."—The problem submitted is im, as therc is a second solation, commencingpfgz;i to Kt sq, followed by Q to Q 6; also, in the solo. tion mtended, after 1..Q to Kt 6, White may con. tinge with 2..Q to B 5, and mates next move, It perfect the position wonld be a very good one. Correet, solution to Problem No. 50 receireg from E. S. Watts, W. IL Ovington, W, Howarg Hall, E. Scmple, G. S. Powel), E. Swarth, D. §. Laldwin, ond 70 Adims !m,,d = Kt., Tarper, 11 ; C. rodie, Austin, 11l, 7% Correct solution to Enigma No. 11 received 1) W. )i, Ovington, W. Howard Hall, E. Barpe 1R vatts, E. Semple. G. §. Powell, i city; Kt., Turner, I0). i L} ENIGMA No, 13, BY MRB. P, KLETT. TPhite. Kingat O Kt 7 Eigsips uecn ac K Distopat K Bg Fooknen B Fawnath Ry Pawnat QEtS Fawa st katt Pavhatans FavaatQies - PROBLEM NO. 52. . BY MR. A. CYRIL PEARSON, Black. | . w ENEN . a %Ay 7 I%, o K2z | | z P4 ‘White to play and mate in three moves. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 50. White. lact 1..KtoKt7 L.EtoKz2 2.BWK K17 2..K moves 3B mates SOLUTION TO ENIGMA NO. 11, White. 1L.RtoKB35 Mates Black. | 1 dsiors 2.0Mat NOTES. Ar. Wisker, the well-known chess-player, hsy lefe England for Australia. Nos. 8and 7, Vol. &, of Za Estrategia Mezicans, 2 new chess joprnal, pblished in Mexico, has been received. The editors axe Andres C. Vazquez (the leading chess-player in\Mexico), Juan de M. Rivera, and Vicente S. Reyes. The Enigma given this week took the first prizo at the Congress of the West Ghrman Association, beld in Dusseldorf on the 10th'\of September. It 13 a rare, beautiful, and difticult Pesition, and will prove a hagd nut to the. moat expe CHESS IN PHILADELFP] PETROFF'S DEFENSE. Thite—MR. ALBERONL. Black—Mz. 1.PwK4 1 §GEHORS @ 4 IS wWQR3 Pukes B . i S7i5, {=F 5% i 354 2E: jac B 5 ® G i R SEEGSigf CERTOS mE oA o ] & 2. $=3 43 e 8¢ gaf Sce o £ i Galr e by Resigns XOTES BY MB. MASON. (a) To avoid the complications of the regular at: tack, auguinst which the second player has always an adequate defense, and to force hfl adversal somgthing like even grounds, for the Petrolf has been'the favorite gume among Philadelphians ever since the time of the favorite player, Dr.B. Frank- Im, (b) This is weak; always is except when abso- lutely necessary. He had no good reason to fear the pinning of the Knight as lonz as he could de- fend by Q Kt to Q 2. 9..5 to K 3 would have given him an even game. (c) Hazardous in the extreme, but if we mistake mot fully warranted considering the poition und the players, (d) We should have played P to K Rt 4; wateris all'very good in its way, but in some cases fire must be fought with fire, (e) Well played, enabling him to Castle on the Queen's_side whenever be may choose to do so. kt to Kt5would have been bad on acconnt of White's reply, Q 1o K B 3, threatening mate, compelling the Knight to retire. () This is feeblo indeed. K to Kt sq was alto Zether preferable. 2 (2) “the final and fatal mistake. P to Q5 washis only good move. (h) White's attack is now irresistible. (i) Losing a piece ofi-hand, and of course ths game. CHESS IN COPENHAGEN. A brilliant partie between Messra. . Nielsea and §. A. Sorensen, played April 3, 1676, ‘BISHOP'S GAMBIT. White—Mg. NEILSEN. Black—Mn, SORENSXY. WwK4 PtoK4 P takes P EPind58. 43 e I & O E & 2 Ll b 4 2 g Antotann gE8 1al o o 23 s g 88 \ And White resfgns. (a), The best move here. (b)'We now see the evil effects of haviog played . the B to Kt 3, instead of to K 2, where it wonld have been strongly placed. ' (c) Black, not heeding the sttack on the Queen’s ““&kz’ A iant aad” sovad. sacrifoscA0rdsE t and sound eac SKaktidende. I AT HOME. Evening-shadows, falling 'round me, Fill my heart with peace; Scenes familiar now surround me, Care and trials censes - Hushed is every troubled feeling By a swecet réfrain O'er my spirit gently atealing, Likea fairy's strain: § ** No more to roam— At home, at home.™ Many years 've been a rover, = Seeking for the new; v But my wanderings now are over, And I've found the true. ¥ Though without the blast Is blowing, o Blowing fierce and etrong, i Still the firelight, in 1ts glowing, . Sings to me its eong: > ** No more 10 roam— 5 %4 At home, £t howme.” LI ’ ' Enter not, O wild Ambition! ] Long I've bent to thee. ‘Thine, Content, 's the better m Oh! remain with me! Teach my heart to see no sadne Ina peaceful lite, . Till I sing my song of gladness Where there i3 no strife— ** No more to roam— At home, at home, " ————————— A man in Green Bay, Wis., saved ayoung lady from walking oif a bridge, und, so far from b iog gruteful for it, she married him. 4 o A M D