Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 3, 1876, Page 9

THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. DECEMBER 3, 1876—SIXTEEN. PAGES. 2 THE WORLD. some Social Conundrums Satisfactorily An- swered. A Minute Record of the Dissipations of the + Week. How TheyLaughed,and Danced, and Flirted,2nd Married, and Were General- ly Gay. The Dictates of Fashion in the Matter of Jewelry, Stationery, Ete. How They Kept Thanksgiving Day in Milwaukee-~-Parlor Entertainments, Twenty-nine C;mples Married in One Lot---Amateur Theatri- cals--Engagements. Grand Display of Winter Fash- jons on Broadway and the Avenues. New Styles of Imported Goodse«== A Nobby Hat-=="Tis All Chenille. Fashionable Follies at Paris---A Millionaire’s Wife in Trouble --=Dazzling Toilettes. ETCETERA. HISTS AND TAKINGSOFF. - Society bas a bone to pick, or ought to have, angway, with certain Eastern literary critics. Society has enough of real faults and foibles of its own without being burdenced with a visionary sin. The grievous charge that has been repeat- edly 1sid at the door of American social life is that it fails to furnish available materials for great works of fiction, being in that respect vastly inferior to the social conditions in Eg- glandor on the Continent, where little Lords and Countesses prance about in gilded giory. Genius may be 1ying around in loose profusion, and emough of it to fill all the cracks and cran-" pies in literature; but alas! it has not the where- withal in the shape of titular nobility to create characters and form plots of thrilling interest 10 enchain the hearts of the reading public. Isun't it about time for somebody to take up the cudgel of common sense in behalf of society and fiction? It is impossible in the bricf limits of this artivle to discuss the subject. It is only intended here to cast out a hint or two; and, to dlightly modify the old verse, A hint's a hint, Although there's nothing in't. For instance, it might be hinted that the best characterizations in ait literature are drawn from tlze Jower ranks of life. It is unnecessary to call up the host of orphaus, apprentices, foundlings, pawnbrokers, thieves, and low vil- lains generally. who figure in the populous nov- ¢els of Dickens. George Eliot’s best work is “The Mill on the Floss.” Ficlding, who fur- ‘pished Dickens with his first inspiration, abounded in serving-men, ignorant country- men, and still more ignorant parsons. Eugene Sue and Hugo opened the sewers of Parisian depravity to the world. The interest in nearly every one of the sturies in the Decameron de- pends upon a simpleton or a knave. Cervantes ceated a Sancho Panza. The influence of meta- physics is shown in German literature by pre- £enting a peasant to the reader in the guiscof a fi);ilosouhur or a drcamer, while the best of the ussian tales depict the rude lifeof the serfs in the wilderness of .the steppes. It may be admitted that for a certain kind of fiction English_high- society presents the best materinls.” It is scarccly necessary to explain that allasion is made to the cheap blood-and- thander stories that adorn the weekliesand that are sowed bmnflcfls& oveln; th; zwz[: mntiucntsB in pamphlet shape and atthe priceof sixpence. But th_lesnot the class of writing that is in favor with the educated classes. It may also be ad- mitted that, lhoufih deficient in_ancestral socie~ ¥, America is well supplied with as cxcellent a quality and ag wide a variety of low life as can e found in aay country. The Jarger cities con- tain quite 2s much of corrupt politics, of scien- tific crime, and of hopeless degradation as exist even in 8t. Giles and Whitefriars. Isnot the real reason for the inferiority of American fiction to be sought for in the theory that literature is a thing toat is subject to the Iaws of natural growth? The writers of one generation %rufil. by and improve upon the labors of their predecessors; and thus the mechanism of fiction goes forward, likea sew- ing-machine, constantly receiving additions of new patents and labor-saving devices, and con- sequently bettering in design ana execution. That was a pretty and comical street-scene that took place outside McVicker's Theatre Wednesday night, as can be testified to by many afsir Jady whose patienceand temper were sore- Iy tried during its progress. Many times it hap- pens that there are contretemps behind the Scenes and in fromy ‘of the curtain, bot it it often that there are Doticeable occurrences outside of the espian temple altogether, and yet in connec- tion with it, *“ Tne Klyiug Dutchman” was to be rendered that _evening by the Kellogg com- pany, and all society was in spasms oL excite- ment over it,—at least there was an unusual in- terest in that opers. Carriages began arriving in front of the theatre as_early as_ half-past 7 @'dlock, and, though discharging their cargoes 25 hastily as was anyways cobsistent with social v, there speedily occurred a jam. The line of veliicles extended west to Dearborn stree 304 east around the corner of State street, an Tearly half way to the Paimer House. Thenen- gued a Babel of jargon, participated in by the coachys " gnd hack-drivers, and such a felicity Of epithiets has seldom been elicited at so short 2 notice, and at so slight 2 provocation. To add to the confusion, the street-cars became blocked, and the car-drivers came into the gen- conversation with some very able lanzuaze of theirown. All the time the snow was de- scending in thick clouds, covering the carriages, the people, and the street with its white mantle; and never s lady and geutleman escaped from their vehicle into the theatre *without being completely shrouded. Itall looked very pretty, though, and certainly it was a novel sight. Here comes s correspondent, who, 96 she is a lady, deserves an answer, even though she pro- Pounds another Sphinx’s riddle: 7o the Socie it e Tridwne. Cincago. Doe 3 pter fHend Wamie C. and T lave two gentlemen friends with whom we have 0 going xome time. \wonld it be proper for ue 1: f;;;e l!htlzm a Cém;xmn- prescat, either r‘oge:‘.h?; Tetely, snd wha i resent_woul oacpamiely atkind of & present wul The question whether it is right for a lady to glve presents to a gentleman is a long-vexed one. ~ No gne doubts but that the proposition. if transposed, is _entirely proper. Probably the Teason why there is any doubt on the former score is because the instances where ladies have coutributed to gentlemen are comparatively Tare. Cases have occurred in the history of na- Uons where ladies have threatened to make Presents,—even of the kind described by the fair correspondent, Christinas presents,—but cither those threats have never heen redcemed or his- is at fault. . Howerer, that is not the question. This Young lady has a youny lady fricnd, and togeth- €r they have two gentlemen friends who go with them\~that is, escort, them to lectures, con- &y, parties, etc., and very likely treat them to faa-ctean 1o th sdason, Wanld i bs DIQDEF 40 make them a Christmas present, either together or separately? There ispsumv:ztfxing m\-sg:fiogs in the wording of the latter phrase. True, 1l : I:'e taem a present together of a sted, hich the young men could take turus in s'!xdmg down h r they might present the Youns gentlemen with a patent duplex silk at,—one that would be worn in two piaces at the same tine,—or something or other of that nlnmru Yet it strikes the Society Editor t!mt.. taking everything into consideration, ! 2¢ youns men would regard with greater favor 1wo single and separate keepsakes, even if they Wwere each necessarily less expensive. But, after all, the whole question had better be reverted to the conscience and innate taste of the young Iady correspondent. - The week has been but a repetition of the pre- ceding one. Social events have been scarce. TAln:rc has been such an abundance of thanks- :;l\'lilng that people have had ncither time nor nclination to indulge in any of g ulation club dances. But ille:kc{s!l}:g;et?:rrtclfc future. The _sleigh-bells are jingling and the moon is beaming. ¥ TCETERA. IN GENERAL. . CHARITY BALLS. . Many a device to make money for individuals has assumed the cloak of charity; but a series of five charity partics is to be given at Martine's Hall, corner of Indiana avenue and Twenty- sccond street, which thoroughly deserves the name. These parties are to be given by the ladies who manage the Woman's Hospital of the State of Tlinois. Mrs. Louis Wahl is President of the Board of Supervisors, Mrs. C. A. Bart- lett Becretary, and Mrs, Dr. Jackson Treasurer. The other members of the Board arc of equally high social position. They will take ood care that the tonc of the company shall so unobjectionable, and that the proceeds are applied properly. Mr. Martine generonsly do- nates the use of the hall, and the ladies them- eelves have subscribed more than enough to mcet all expenses, No club party could be more gelect, and tne patrons have the added zest to their enjoyment of knowing that in iaving a good time they aré.also helping a good cause. Such partics are not confined ia their patronage to the dancing public, and ample preparation has been made for the pleasure of all. The first. gf the series will be given Mon- day, Dec. 4, the second Dee. 18, the third Jan. i::,uthle’fnunu Jan. 20. The final one.will oceur eb. 12, SURPRISE PARTY. The Rev. E. M. Boring, the recently-appoint- cd pustor of the Dixon Strect M. E. Church, has taken vo his residence on Webster avenue, near Osgood strect. This is within the bounds of his “oid parish,—the Grant place M. E. Church. Friday ni#ht aJarge company of his old friends asscmbled at the residence of i, H. Gage, and went in & body to take by storm the home of their old and well-beloved pastor. It was a perfect surprise. The good people brought a large supply of provisons with “them, and they tarried until” a Jate_hour, making the hiouse nierry with their social joys. The Rev. 8. P. Marsh, pastor of the Grant Place Church, and mavy of his tlock, were present. The affair was very delightful, and a very flatter- ing tribute of aifection to a deserving veteran in the Lord’s cause. LITERARY The regular me: INTERTAINMENT. ¢ = of the L. D. 8.C. was held Friday evening, Nov. 24, at the residence of Mrs. Joseph G. Peters, No. 13¢ Loomis street. The following was the programme : ** GOLDEN PIPP) i Capt. Mark Dongl: Licut. dennings: Pat Flanigan. Rachel Murtin Widow Taylor. irs. C. B. Shourds A TSI Piano solo +.Miss Olivia Bryant Solo, ** My Queen” JLMr C. A. Smith Instramental. ... Mrs. Abbey **Somcbody’s Coming Ballad, oy e o o e ... Mre. C. B. Shourds kS with the tableaux of **Much Ado About Nothing.™ GRAT—MARSHALL. Monday evening Mr. Arthur Gray and Miss Ova Barker Marshall werc united in marriage at the residence of the bride’s parents, 125 South Sangumon street; ouly the immediate friends of the family being present. The mar- riage ceremony took place at 8 o'clock, the Rev. Dr. Goodwin oflidiating, after which a supper was served by Eckardt, and the new-made pair took their departure for thels new home, 700 Van Buren strest. OWEN—EMERSON. A very quict wedding took place at Austin Thanksgivineg Day at 5 p. m., at the residence of the briae’s father, Mr. U. P. Emerson, commis- sion_merchant of this city. Tue contracting parties, Miss Floreace May Emerson and Mr. C. Oriey Owen, were s g}mfl.cd by Miss Estelle Jordan and Mr. Frank Ewmerson, brother of the bride, and the Rey. E. N. Barrett, of the West- minster Presbyterian Church, city, performed the marriage ceremony. The bride was exceed- ingly lovely in a dress of navy blue silk, trimmed with a profusion of delicate flowers. The wed- ding invitations were limited, only the rclatives and more immediate fricnds of the family being Present, to the number of about 100 NOYES—HASEELL. ‘Wednesday _ afternoon were married Mr. George H. Noyes, of Milwaukee, and Miss Agnes Huskell, of this v, at the residence of the latter’s mother. Bishop Fallows performed the ceremony. The bride, groom, and minister are all graduates of the University of Wiscon- sin. Mr. Noyes is a member of the law-firm of which Judge Dixon is the head. BURPRISE PAKTY. A pleasant surprise was given the Misses Wallwork at their residence, 1500 Indjana ave~ nue, Friday evening. Dancing was kept up un- 1il long after midnight, when all departed highly pleased with their evening’s enjoyment. Kret- low’s band furnishing the music.” Among those present were the Misses Wallwork, Doty, Stitt, Cassard, Guodman, Sawyer, Wood, Libby, Bunt dy, Walker, Pardue, Rugm; Messrs, Leckic, Doty, Mallory, Williams, brush, B. E. Sherman, J. J. Sherman, Beardsley, Church, Hough, Har- mon, Smith, Latt, Whedon, aod others. CLIFTON MOUSE SOCIABILITY. The guests of the Clifton House gave a very pleasaiit hop on Thauksgiving night in the din- ing-room of the hotel. "It was purely a family gathering, as none but the guests of the house participated, and was an impromptu aflair. Mu- Sic was hurrjedly protured after supper, and all joined in baving a jolly time. Dancinz was kept up till after midnight. The guests of this hote) are forming a club, and a series of parties will be_given this winter. The first onc will probably take place in iwo weeks. ) .muzbr. the Misses Gould A large ¥ was given by b )] “’uduesda‘;‘fiuuiug at their residence, No. 857 Ohio street. A children’s party was given at the residence of Dr. Buck, No. 72 Tweuty-fourth street, Fri- day evening. Miss Ida Dickens, living at No. 1592 Butter- field strect, was surprised Tuesday eveniug by s few of ber friends. Mr.and Mrs. C. O. Avery received a large company of friends at their residence, No. 245 ‘West Washington street, Thursday evening. Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock, at _the resi- dence of the_bride’s mother, Mrs. Norman T. Crapser, at_Evanston, 1L, Mi was united in marriage to Mr. m Johnson, of Albany, N- Y., the Rev. Dr. Chappell officiat- ing. The wedding was strictly private. On Thanksgiving day Dr. Harry }I:mme‘r gave his third annual_dinner to his bachelor friends at his residence, 1955 Wabash avenue. Among present were Col. J. H. Burns, Edmund ke ML D. Flaherty, Frank Baker, W.D. Bishop, Louis Butterficid, Henry Wight, H. L. Pease, and W. E. Brigham, Thursday evening the Rev. Dr. O, H, Tiffany, e med pastor of Trinity Methodist Epis- copal Chureh, received the members of his cou- gregation st his residence, No. 106 Twenty- fourth street, and had the pleasure during the evening of extending thie right hand of fellow- ship to a large number of friends and admirers. The numerous descendauts and relatives of Dr. L. D.eBoone gatkered on Thanksgivinz evening 2t the residence of J. H. C. Gross, Esq.. No. €56 Wabash avenue, and_celeorated the day by a genuive, old-fashioned sheet and pillow-case party. About fifty couples partici- pated in the sport, and enjoyed themselves to the utmost. Among many other delightful family reunions held on Thanksgiving evening was one given by J. C. MeMullin, Esq.. Supcrintendent of the Chicago_& Alton Railroad, at his elegant resi- dence, No, 729 West Adams street. About thirty relatives were present, and, in addition to a sumptnous dinner, enjoyed a pleasant little hop, for which Fitzgerald furnished excellent music. A very pleasant surprise party was given Wednesgavpcveninz to Miss Mary Gaynor at her residence, No. 272 Centre avenuc. The ocession was the return of Miss Gaynor from an Eastern tour to the happy circles that surround her resi- dence in this eity. A goodly number of ladies and gentlemen gathered together and kept up Festivitics untiluear morning. Among the ladies present. were the Misses Josic and Magwic Pov- e Misses Brennock, Prendergast, Gilmore, }e('.le'hoehsl‘fixsxd ',rflr;sham', Shaw, Devlin, Kearney, Mack, Pine, English, Furey, and Stubbs. CONIN @ EVENTS. Alr, snd Mrs, Lonis Wahl will give & laws party Thursday evening, Dec. 7, at their spa- CS residenci 931 Prairie avenue. Th: next sociable of the Third Univereal oclely wiul be held Wednesday evemngr :\E:.flu?ng residence of Dr. C. W, Chaffee, No. 1219 Wa- -bash avenue. Tuesday evening, at 5 p. m., at the resi of the bride's parents, No. 82 Park :\vunf;,d Miss Ella Munger will be united_in marriage with Mr. George Chamberiain, of Jo!ier., nL. On Mouday evening, Dec. 4, the openiny of the series to be given by the Charity Cl ulfig the benefit of the Women’s Hospital, State of Lllinois, will be given at Martine’s South-Side Academy. 3 The fifth dramatic entertainment of the Far- t Boat Club is to be given at Standard Hall, day evening, Dec. 11, on which occasion the five act comedy “*Fashion " will be prescnted. After the play, a programme of six numbers will be handed to those who desire to dance. The first party of Grace Church Mite Sq will be held Monday evening at the reside:gieeg Mr. Joln B. Mayo, No. 127 Calumet avenue, corner of Twenty-third street. The party will be givcn under the direction of the Rev. Dr. Locke, assisted by Messts. Thomas Kent, Stan- ley Fleetwood, and Fred Tuttle. wiloi Emmsomn. Senior Leon y Escosura, the distingnished Spanish artist, left the city on Monday t%g Lon- don, Canada, Miss Faunie Gordon, of Madison, Wis., is the guest of Miss Fanni¢ Sladden, No. 505 West Monroe street. Misses Annic and Lillie Ellit, of Bunker Hill, Til, arc the guests of Miss Genevieve Jones, Xo. 910 Prairic avenue. Miss Katie Wickam, of Niles, Mich., and Miss Clara Brantingham, of Rockford, arc the guests of Miss Josic Van Cott, No. 416 Michigan' avenue. C. 8. Burch, Esq., publisher of the Chicago Cqmlll‘r:l‘cml Advertiser, has just returned from a «rip East with bis vride, nee Hadley, of East Saginaw, Mich. AMONG THE CLUBS. BOURNIQUE’S. The formal opening party of the season was _'glvcn at this’ Academy, on Twentyfourth street, Wednesday evening, and was attended by very many of the stylish South Siders. Hand &Freibure’s orchestra furnished the music for the dancing, which was bezun at the ordinary hour, and lusted through twelve numbers, when the “German was introduced, and most pleasantly and successfully carried out. Among the zucsts of the cvening were Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Hughes, Mr. and Mrs. D. T Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Van Cott, Mr. and Mre. George W. Brandt, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Tucker, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Hovey, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Emerson, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Oakford, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Seldon, Mr. and Mrs. Mattock; Miss Rose Morris, Miss Lottie E. Sargent, Miss Josie Van Cott, Miss Clara Brantingham of Rockford, Mis Katie Wick- am, of Niles, Mich; Miss Helea Dean, Miss Gertie Ryder, Miss Carric Morris, Miss Lon Washburn, Miss Etta Burrows, Miss Nellie Isman, Miss Fannic Parks, Miss Laura Ormsby, Miss Jenniec Turner, Miss Aopa W. Crane, Miss Sarah Turner, Miss Mamic Whit~ ing, Miss Fannie Trego, Miss Lillie Lash, Miss Clara_Squires, Miss Oitley, Miss May' Reid, Miss Kittic Rapp, Miss Matie Coan, Miss Anna Riordan, Migs Gertic Dunlap, Miss Reva Me- Creen, Miss Tatum, Miss May Barrett, Miss C. Burns, Miss Lutie Nellis, Miss Carrie Bostwick, Miss May Graham, Miss Hattie Voorhies, Miss Jennic Martine, Miss M. C. Curtis, of Brooklyn, Miss A. L. Simmons, Miss Callie Meech, of Phil- adelphia, Miss Liilian L. Chumesero, MissJeunie Mills, Miss Eva Stocking, Miss Fannic Tom- Tinson, Miss Susie Tilden, of Boston; Messrs. E. Marble, W. Vernon -Booth, John W. Seriber, J. K. Rogers, Courtney Campbell, J. E. Muchmore, W. H. Peck, Jr., C. A. Sharpe, George E. Price, Edward R. Chumascro, A. J. Camcjo, T. W. Trego, Henry G. Hall, Will W. Schatz, Georze W. Stevens, C. S. Downs, J. F. Wallace, Fred Wight, Georze A. Gibbs, Fred Mills, J. E.Straden, R. Kirkland, Dr. Bills, George R. Day, O.S. Thayer, W. E. Pierce, H. J. Brush, Walter_Critchell, E. G. Oakford, J. A. Gonzales, A. N. Draper, Joseph T. Graham, Charles Turner, C. L. Washibugn, Charles Parks, W. Leckie, 1. Miller, W. Cuthbert, G. E. Pat- rick, H. 8. Smith, L. N. Doty, A. Koehler, P. P. Gibbs, Fred Gibbs, J. H. Dey. IVANHOE. The meeting of the Ivanhoe Club Thanks- iving cvening was at the residence of Dr. E. fivguls. No. 34 Throop street. The list of guests iucluded Mr. and Ars. Peckbam, Mr. ‘A. G. Thompsen, Mr. and Mrs. Isaac £l. Holden, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Richey, Mr. and Mrs. Wimn. K. Oszood nee Ratbbone, Dr. and Mrs. F. E. Togals nee Ingals, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Morse nee McHenry, Mr. and Mrs, Oakley, Mrs. Murray; Miss Patline Sherwood, Miss Clarn Skinkly, Miss Sursh Chandler, Mls# Mary Magill, Miss Lottie Orr, Miss Hattie Bingham, Miss Jennie Peckbam, Miss Lucy Ingals, Miss Lula Boynton, Miss Cora Page, Miss Annic Peak, Miss Clara McHenry, Miss Bragg, Miss Shocmaker, Miss aker, Miss Lizzie T- Ingals; Messrs. David H. Keanedy, George Peckham, E. M. Hough, E. G. Gilbert, Charles Dielil, Charles N. Bishop, Arthur Orr, Henry Gilbert, A. G. Moore, C. Brown, R. Bassetf, C. J. Trowbridge. LA FAVORITES. The openinz party of this old organization was held at Martine’s West Side Hall, and was attended by a large number of fashionables from all parts of thecity. An elegant supper was seryed py Eckhardt. TFolloYihg is a list of those who were present: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ray, Stewart Sp;\ulding, Ed Sturtevant, William Coclrane, J. J. P. Odell, George Hamlin, E. Norton, A. S. Tyler, C. B. Shourds, Brown, Georze Parker, Sewell, Whitc, Hale, Howeli, Dr. D. Talbat; the Misses Brantingham of Rockford, Carrie Watkius, ‘Addie Danicls, Jennic Daniels, Annie Adaws, Minnie Martin, Hill, Nellie Heath, Purple, Ger- tie Ryder, Marle McLain, Jennie Peckam, Em- alon, Lottic Sargent, Cummings, Emma How, Stodt, Kittic ~Watson, Jennic_Muller, Ella Field, Walker, Beed, Day, Lulu_Hopkins, Brady, Esby, Nellic Hubbard; Judd, Aunie Shourds, Evans, Mary Thompson, Gaskill,Sei- bert, Annic Elict, Cowdery, Fanny Slocum, Em- ma Memman, Maria Root, Cora Pierce, Neliie Ormsby, Ida McElwain, Nellis, Bingham, Mary Goodrich, Carry Watkins, Ella Ficld, Brooks of St. Louis, Ada LaParle, Shoemaker.and Brown; Mossrs. W. A. Remick, George_H. Tavlor, J. C. Whitney, J. B. Thompson, J. W. McDonough. Ed Palmer, A. H. Fowler, George N. Stiles, M. A, Loring, McKnight, M. 0. Brown, W. Schatz, W. 11. Pcek, dr., Moore, Theo. Purple, W. Bur- roughs, Henry Slade, George Kessler, W. C. Eaan, F. M. Banett, Fred Gibbs, G. Vantzwoll, Harry Warne, M. Lester Coffeen, Pearce, E. B. Mantz, Knapp, C. A. H:mlf, Ed Crane. J. W. Ebyj Georze W. Clark, Jr., Ransom, C. B. Hall, ‘A. L. Morris, W. H. Baldwin, John Dandy, George A. Gibbs, W. M. Adams, W. W, Evauvs, N. W. Leonard, W. A. Blane, Butterfield, Brook- ins, Stockton, Fred N. Mills, Elsroad,’ South- Worth, Rici, Hamilton, Packard, N. A, Smith, Goorge Seibert, Johuson, Oliver, C. E. Rolls, A/ ¢ Sticher, Gage, C. Mason, Parker, and Oliver, SOUTH SIDE RECEITION CLUB. Last Saturday evening there was a gay assem- blaze at Martine's, aboitt 100 couples Delng pres- Among the number were: Gen, and Eldridge, Judge and Mrs. Church, Mr. and - W. A. Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. J. 1T, Mather, ~and Mrs. . E. Martine, Mr. and Mrs. J. H il i Mrs. Best, Mr. and Mrs, Joo. B. s Thressa_Cushing, Lizzie iss Lillie Lowland, Miss Cora Pierce, Miss Gricves, Miss Case, Miss ~ Stitt, Miss Hutt; Furlong, Miss Hattic Fuller, the Misses Sisson, the Misses Lancaster, Miss Funnic Parks, Miss Debbie Hil, Miss Jennie Winslow, Miss_ Church, Miss Anpa Cook, M Florence Kilbourn, ~Miss Truax, Miss Mattie Coan, Miss Kerr; Messrs. Enos Avyers, . Chureh, France B. Danicls, Harry Green, 1. f. Wa , M. Burnam, F. J. Morrill, C. A. Parker, W. H. DeCamp, J. F. Tawrence, W. J. Meely, D. B. Waite, Peck, Schatz, Edwand Abrams, William Miller, Oscar Hubbard, Charles N. Gillett, Shibley, Ww. J. Boller, J,_G. Bolier, Georze R. Day, T. S. Lindsay, 0. 8. Toayer, 1. V. Jobson, Sage. . WEST SIDE RECEPTION CLUM. The regulur party of this Club was held Mon- e day evening at Martine’s. It was strictly in- formal, amone the participants being Mr, and Mrs. H. M. Carser, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Towne, Mr. angd Mrs. Bart. Sewell, Mr. and Mre. C.%E. r. and Mrs. C. 1. Carter, Mr. and M Reed, £ Couk, M J. T. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. J. . Best, Col. and Mrs. Schaffaer, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Martine, Mr. and M Mrs. Judge Ormsb: Mr2. Foster, Miss Li Miss_Bell Cowdery, ‘Ada _Frost, ) Nellie Hubbard, M Ada Goodrich, Miss Aunna Ormsbee, Miss Kittie Tsylor, Miss Clara Keller. Allic Kelley, Miss Belle F.: Joha- son, Miss Carrie E. Jolnson, Miss Cora Bryant, 3fiss Lizzic Shoemaker, Miss Loura_Ormsbee, Miss_Imogene Martine, Miss Jennie Martine, liss Mollic Buckley, Miss Celia Kerr, Miss Liz- Zzio Humblin, Miss Lizzic Howe, Miss Minnie Yerbright, Miss Lillie Germaine, Miss Clara Germaine. Miss Della Allen, Miss Kate Thomp- son, Miss Kate Hinman, Miss_Jessie Day, Miss Mamie Merriman, Miss May Jepson, Miss Lucy Portsmouth, Miss Jennie Hollister, Miss Susie Holmes. Th d mvzs'r.\ c'um"l‘nesdz\y evening e secon was given D at the reslden& o¥ Missg Ellie. Patterson, No. 633 West Washington street. Among those Dresent were Jiss Bweet of Boston, Miss Low Miss isou, Minnie Judd. Miss Fannie G- Vis., liss Pauline Shorood: S 3, sy Carre Carric Vi ter, Miss MayPrescott, Miss KittieScott, MissNettie Ho}\'i‘, Miss Annie Slocum, Miss Boynton, Miss Pleda Dickinson, Miss Emma Lovejoy, Miss Hattic Bingham, Miss Clera Willard, Miss Carric Adams; Messrs, A, J. Buchanan, Arthur Howe, A, H. Fowler, W, Osborne, E. 3. Magill, Fred K. Morrill, Julius Goodrich, Miles Burnam, W. M. Adams, V. . Carpenter, Thomas Howe, David Grahwm, Harry Nichols, W. H. Lane, gnm Andseng' Alfinu%?r imhfim, John Hoyne, icorce Southworth, Clarke Hayner, Charls Schaffell, and Mr, Willard. e = . PYTHIAN PESTIVITIES. The sixth annual gociable of Cosmopolitan Lodge, Knights of Pythias, wns held Wednes- day cvening at the Matteson House. The pro- gramme began with an elezant banquet, and terminated with dancing. About sixty couples were present. 1TRNS, The Minerva Club participated fn one of their rezular parties Wednesday evening at Greene- baum’s Hall. The sccond party of the “ Favored Few » was held at Owsley’s Hall, corner of Madison oud Robey streets, Friday, the 24th inst. The Chicago Commandery gave a party Tues- day evening ot Martine’s West Side Aciflemy. at which there was a good attendance. The Union Club of Oak Park gave a success- ful party at Law’s Hall. The music was fur- nished by Nevans & Kretlow’s orchiestra. The meeting of the Idle Hour Club Wednes- day cvening at the residence of Mr. D. J. Lines, No. 773 West Monroe street, was interesting. A mecting of the members of the Woodruff Hotel Club was held last cvening at the Wood- ruft Hotel, for the purpose of effecting a formal organization. The opening party of the La Favorites oc- curred Friday evening at Martine’s West Side Academy. There was alarge and fashionable attendance. The supper was from Eckhardt’s. ‘The third party of the Cinderella Club was held at the residence of Miss May Storer, ot its regular night. Nearly all the members of the hdl:lh were present, and a delightful time was nd. The second party of the Nonpareil Club took place at their rooms on Thanksgiving eve. It was an_enjoyable affair, and well attended by the friends of the club. During the evening some very fine vocal selections were rendered by the Nonpareil Quartette and the Misses Me- Dermett and Lehder, accompanied by Prof. E. J. Madden. ANNOUNCEMENTS. The annual ball of the St. Andrew’s Socicty will oceur Jan. 14 at the Sherman House. The fourth party of the Nameless Club will be given Friday evening at Martine’s West Side Academy. : The next regular party of the Pall Mall Club will_oecur Thursday evening, Dec. 21, at the Gardner House. The Social Quadrille Club will give their first party Thursday, instead of Friday, the 1st, as herctofore mentioned. The ** Our Club " will be entertained by Miss Virginia Clayton, No. 582 West Washington street, Friday evening. The Terpsichorean Club, of Englewood, will %vc the fourth party of the series. Nevans & retlow will provide the musfe. The opening party of the Woodruff Hotel Club will occur Mouday evening, Dec. 11, and promises to be a brilliant affair. ‘The Accueil Club of the North Side will hold their second sociabic at Lincoln Hall, 865 North Clark street, Friday evening, Dec. 29. The third regular party of the Vesta Clab will occur Tuesday evening, Dec. 12, at the resi- dence of the Misses Slocum, No. 161 Park av- enue. The Oriental Consistory will give their second party Thursday evening at their Asylum in the Amériean Express building, No. 73 Monroe street. SUBURBAN. ENGLEWOOD. . The ladies of the Presbyterian Church gave 4 sociable at the residence of Mr. Stillman, on ‘Sixty-third street, Tuesday evening. A very pleasant season was spent by those present, among whom were the Rev. and Mrs. Forsyth, atr. and Mrs. Stillman, Miss Stillman, Mr. and Mrs. Kimball, Mrs. Veeder; Mrs. Straight, Mrs. McCoivan, Misses Baker, Brown, Mills, Bow- man, and Hunter, Messrs. Condit, Baker, Goss, Thompson, Waterhouse, Warner, Townséhd, Myrick, Brownell, Frank and Will Brown. The ladies of the First Methodist Episcopal Church gave their saciable at the Church Tues- day evening. Quite a large gathering of people were present. p The St. Ann’s Benevoleni'Society gave a ban- quet at the corner of State and Fiftieth strects Wednesday evening. { The Bachelors’ Club will give a mask party en the cvening of Jan. 1. | The Enelewood Dickens Club gave a fancy dress party Thanksgiving evening at the High- School Hull. A large number of invitations were issued, but, owing to the late hourat which they were sent out, a number of them did not reach their destination until the day after the party; the extreme change in_the weather de- terred many from attending. Those present had a very enjoyable time. The music was by Kret- Jow’s Band. The following weré some of the personations: Frank Brown personated a Spau- ish Grandee; Clarence Brown, Heatlien Chinee; Harry Thurell, Connecticut Yankee; Messrs. George Baier, Sam Goss, and Ed_Gregory, the Three Guardsmen: Frank Thompson, Jack of Spades; Charles Swith, Tago; Barry Thompson, an‘rencll Count; Robert McEldemay, a Dutch- man; Kalph ' Middleton, a_ courtier; i Chicazo gentleman, George Washington; Arthur Darling, the abused Indian: Belle Smith, a_Turkish maid; Nellie Smith, as Night: Mrs. Charles Smith, in court costume; Mizs Flora Benton, as_the Goddess of Liberty; Miss Wilcox, a8 fancy dress; Miss Clara Brown, as a demurc little Quakeress; Miss Hattie Smith, 2 Norman peasant. { Among those pres- ent as lookers on were: Mr; and Mrs. Straight, Mr. and Mrs. Kent, Mr. and Mrs. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Wileox, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Middleton, Mr. and Mrs. d. S. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Wilder, Mrs. Hunt, the_ Missess McEL- downey, Miss Brown, Miss Lewis, Miss Baker, Miss Go liss Beuton, Misses Bowman, Miss Susie Thompson, Miss Nellic Leonard of Chi- cawo, Miss Clara Budd; Mrs. Marion Carr, Miss Lizzie Budd, Miss Minnie McMurray, Miss Gove, Miss Brown, Miss Will Smith, Messrs. Hoy, V Wentworth, Henry' Chompson, Mr. Prikett, and others. EVANSTON. g The _Socfal Club was_cntertained by Signor Blitz, Jr., Thursday evening, who performed the tricks of the genuine Blitz in the highest style of theart, and ina manuner which gained for him a hearty vote of thanks {rom those present, Included in his programme was an cshibition of tie rope-tying indulged in By Spiritunfists. Al- thouzh bound quite securely he succecded in releasing himscif in halfa minute by the watch. Scveral gentlemen, believing_ that ke could be tied more cfcctually, essajed the job after the performance. With fifteen minutes’ work and 150 fect of clothes-line, they succeeded in com- letely enveloping him inrope and knots, but ¢ Ioosed his bonds inside of 4 minute. WOGERS PARK. = A reception was given last Thursday evenin, to the Rev. M. S. Kaufman_at the house of the Rev. A. J. Jutkins. There were prescat Mr. and Mrs, W Kyle, J. F. Scarles, . S. Nitteraur, Geo. V. Carpenter, D. W. Kean, A. Jacksou, Wm. rson, 4. A. Georges, Robert Kyle, A. J. Jut- M. 8. Kaufman, C. W. Dunuwell, E. G. Jackson, A. Jobnson, E. McClisk, C. Wharton, E. H. Wimple, Mrs, John Pitkins, )Ers. Jolin Crosby, Mrs. Wi, Gardner; Messrs. Geo. Car- penter, D. S. Carpenter, H. J. Porter, W. Kyle, W. Jacksou, G. L. Richards; the, Misses Nellic Shepherd, Flora Spink, Lena Larson, Hattie Tasker, Bertic F. Porter, Jéssic Tasker, Minnie Carpenter, Clara Woodbury, Flora E. Crosby, Fannie Gardner, and Hattie Skinner. HIGHLAND PARK. 3 On Tuesday evening the young Iadies of the Seminary gave a very pleagant entertainment, consisting of music, recitatidns, and selections, all of which were excellent, but among which a recitation of “Over the Hills to the Poor- house,” in character, by Miss Helm, was espe- cially to be noticed, as 2s au essay by Mis! Foster, and another by Miss, Baker. After the exercises the audience were 'invited to ‘partici- pate in a sociable in_the parlors, which proved very pleasant and will be remembered by those present for some time to come. Wednesday evening a_surprise-party, one of the largest yet held at Highland Park, wasgiven to Mr. Frank Plummer. A pumber of people from the ncighboring towns, es well a5 host of Highland Parkers, participatedin the festivities. The Misscs Barker. Boyinzton, Woodbury, Dennison, Shepherd. Beebe, Middieton, Mackie, ended Thanksgiving-Dary, which was celebrated by no public entcrtainment, but was observed v and family parties afier the wsual man.) Ly LE. The Orvis Sovial Clubcelebrated Tiranksziving by giving one of their characteristic and thor- oughly enjoyable entertainments. The mem- bers of the Club, accompanied by numerous fricnds, assembled in the spacious parlors of Mrs. Dix at half-past 7, and for four hours mirth and hilarity Leld undisputed sway. The exer- uses consisted in part of a trio by the Misses Sedgwick and. WO, Vi Eagle, and the Tarce * One, Three,” with Messrs. Wentworth, Sedg- ick, Phillips, Reily, Dix, and Burleson person- ating the diffcrent characters. ‘The Misses Sedg- wick then gave a duet in excellent style, fol- Iowed by several yonng ladies in both vocal and instrumental music. “After -the regular pro- gramme had becn given, and the parties insist- ing on encores fully satistied, the parlors were flcm'e\l for dancing, which lasted until a late hour. The entertainment was eminently successful, and the result is largely -due to the energetic and untiring efforts of Mrs. Sedgwick, the etli- cient Sceretary. OAK PARK. The first of a series of parties to be given by the Union Club during the present scason was held Wednesday evening in Centcnnial Hall. Although the night had been changed from ‘Thursday (the one chosen last year) to break the spell of the storm that has invariably accompa- nied “party night” for Oak-Parlers, Old Prob- abilities did not forget to send upon the devotees of pleasure a severe snow-storm. ‘This party has been looked forward to with great interest by many who have made it the criterion of the success of the parties which will follow. The attendance was large, the assem- bly enjoyable, and had the music becn ood their bappiest hopes would have been realized. Mr. Lonis Kretlow, the regular leader, with his orchestra, was mot present, and the musicians furnished as a substitute were sadly deficient, causing much complaizt by the participants. It would be well for Mr. Loufs Kretlow to see to the matter in the futurc. Among the many present were Mr. and Mrs. ‘Hoard, Zimmerman, Rodgers, Mills, and Wood, Miss Case, Miss Mills, Miss Paul, Austin, Miss Hines, Miss Montzomery, Miss Archdeacon, Messrs. Heald, Pebbles, Rattle, of River Forest, A. D. Foster, of Chicago, 1. Hise and E. Sibley, of Austin. WAUKEGAN. £ Special Currespondence of The Tribune. WAUKEGAN, Dec. 2.—Among the local social affairs which happened too late forlast Sunday’s TRIBUNE was the grand silver wedding of Mr. aud Mrs. Samuel I, Bradbury, duly celebrated last Saturday evening. Their comimodious residence on State street was tastily arranged for the reception of guests, who at an early hour arrived quite freely. Ev- crything was passing aiong smoothly, wica the presence of the Rev. E. H. Curtis was observed, and by some suspicions were entertained that something was coming, The suspicions were well founded, tor, as tke hour of 10 arrived, a procession, compused of a young couple and attendants, headed by ~the aforesnid reverend geusleman, Gled into the parlor, where Mr. Dewitt X. Bradbury and Miss Lillie True were joined in holy wedlock. After the ceremony Mr. Devwitt and his bride were the recipients of many congratulations. The Wau- kegon Cornet Band, under the leadership of friend Slater, ‘wishing to have a fioger in the pie,” turned up in zood season and were invited in, where they discoursed some of their choice musie, A suificient quantity of catables was served, and all was mervy as’ a marriage bell. The gifts were numerous and costly. The following were among the guests: Mr. and_Mrs. Dewitt Spaulding, Mr. and Mrs. Eber Hinkston, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Saunders, William M. Yeager, Ezra Yeager, Jobn S. Tuttle, George Fur{uson, 'A. 0. Farguson, R. K. Colls, W. W. Wickbam, D. M. Erskine, Amos Loyd, D.T. Child, A.R. Bradbury, C.T. Heydecker, T. C. Estee, J. A. Avery, C. A. Partridge, Mrs. Horace Wickbam, Mrs. H. B. Price, Miss Lilla M. True, Miss Jennie Furguson, Miss Efie Spaulding, Miss Grace Tuttle, Messrs. Charles Vandemark, Ashley Gilbert. J. Frantz, D. H. Bradbury, 8. H. Bradbury. The following ladies and gentiemen sent congratulatory letters regretting theyconld not be present: of. J. W..Bird and wife, Galesburg; :Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Hallenbeck, Chi- Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Upbam, Washington, ir. and Mrs. E. M. Haines and Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Powell. Monday evening was the —— anniversary of Miss Katie Roesch’s birthday, This fact was known by some of her most intimate friends, and they industriously communicated the same to others, wheroupon a surprise party was in- sugurated, consisting of a Jarge number of the boys and girls, all of whom were made welcome ests on their arrival at her home. Music, eat- ing, gamcs, cte., composed the interesting pro- c. gramme ‘Thavkseiving_Day was spent by the citizens of this place in a very quiet yet enjoyable man- ner. Present indications warrant the assertion that the reverend gentlemen of this city will, on Christmas Day, reap an abundant barvest, at the cxpense of several gentlemen now enjoying single life, but who on that day will go forth as ridegrooms. The Waukegan printers held their annual re- union on Thanksgiving Day at_the residence of 8. 1. Bradbury, editor of the Palriot. GOSSIP. STATIONERT. Few Fork Tribune. The present styles in stationery follow En- glish models. The paper and envelopes used for letters and notes are thick and substantial in preference to flimsy thin papers; if any orna- mentation is used it is very slight, and the formula of invitation is simple English, instead of those wordy protestations interlarded with French phrases formerly in vogue. The heavy English and American papers may be either rough-finished or bave a smooth surface; the former kind is called by dealers * cold-pressed, and the latter “hot-pressed.” Cream-white and grayish tints just off white are preferred to chalk-white er blue-tinted papers. The shapes are medinm and long sheets smaller than commercial note paper, and are known as ladies’ letter-sizes and note-sacets. They open in the old-fashioned way, as the leaves of u book open, instead of being turned back from the end, and are much jonger than their width, so that when folded once they fit the envelopes, which are of medium-size and square sbape, er else longer than they are broad, The fancy for purple and blue ink has passed away, and black is used again. The small, round hand-writing of copy- book and the indistinet running hand have had their day: the caprice now is for imitating the large, angular writing of Enzlishwomen, and this, it is snid, is taught in fashionable board- ing-schools. A simple and artistic monogram, orelse a single initial, is placed in the left-hand coroer at the top of the page. The newest monograms are in blended colors, such as silver, gold, or bronze, illuminated with - cardinal *or dark Pompeilan red, er Sevres blue, or perhaps violet. The oddest combinations arc made up of graceful scriot letters of the stately old English capitals, of grotesque dragron letters, of Japanese charac- ters, and various others, some of which are as puzzling as Sanskrit. Dragon letters of silver, caught in meshes or cobwebs and tied with blue or gold ribbon, make artistic monograms. A pale-blue disk, with a silver script letter in the’ centre and a silver rim, isa very pretty orna- ment at the head of note-paper. The quaint Japanese monogram is narrow and at least two inclics long, aud looks well in fiuld with scarlet, silver witl blue, or bronze with crimson. Still another designis a band half an inch wide placed diagonally in the left-hand corner, and onit is the name of the writer in Japanese characters. There are cardinal bands with the Japanese characters is black, or gold, or silver, very quaint indeed “and pretty, but rather too sugzestive of the hieroglyphics on firecracker packages and tea-caddies. Violet or siiver bands with letters of the sume color, but of different shade, are considered to bein good taste. Some young ladies have their first name in violet” or in scarlct, fac-simile of their own bandwriting, placed_obliquely ncar the top. Another orna- ment is a smail cluster of smaller flowers— mignonnette, violets or myosotis—done in eoivrs, tied with a gold ribbun on which the name is inscribed. These look like water colors ainted by band, bat they are done by presses. n the right corner the address is sometimes used, giving the number and street of city homes or the name of the country seat. Only the initial, or the monogram, er the family crest, is used on_the cuvelope. Ladies in mourning use thick English paper tinted dark gray and bordered with black. Fashionable visiting cards are made of glazed Bristol board, and are stmall er of @ediun size. The name is engraved in small round script. 01d English text Is very little wsed, and few fac-similes of haudwriting are seen on cards. The charge for engraving the plate for cards is ischi . Grey, Wood, Plummer, and 7 ge:srg,nsaf:gén,sfil, Sk?nncr, Smith, Colby, | $2. One hundred cards are fornished and Coaxer, Morey, Eastman, Beebe, Gray, Willard, | printed from the plate for SLa0. ~ Large octavo McDonald, McDonnough, aund others were | cards and square envelopes are the mew sta- present.. " :ionergiorsh%fig notes, ;:,ge::, zx:fli ;:tae’sa;g Thursday evening the Baptists gave oneof | acceptanne. are cre their Inmey E; b ments, ghlch Wwas a very hxvep the day of week engrave d.izgomui pleasant ane to those who wexe presenlg This | in colored letters on the Jleft unver corner. box holding fifty of these cards, with envelopes to match, costs $1.50. Sometimes a small mun- i the rizht upper corner, or there. Smoll'boys and_girts have their visiting acd birthday cards, sud even for infauts of & month old are tiny cards scarce- 1y un inch long upon which cotiuz grandmam- ma has had the name of Baby Belle engraved. Tnvitation cards, as atready stated, bear simi- lar formulas containing the fewest words nec essary. But to bein 2ood taste, all the words must be there, without abbreviationsor contrae- tions. When the hours are denoted, they must be written out, as * From nine to twelve," and the days of the month are also written; figures are used only for addresses. Instead of the initials R. 8. V. P. at the end, the plain formula is now finished by the words, *“Tae favor of an answeris requested.” Wedding cards cousist of a small note sheet for the invitation, the bride’s card and a smaller card with the groom’s name. In small seript, on the cream-white note sheet, the formula runs: “Mr. and Mrs. John Jones request the honor of yoyr presence at the marriage of their daughter on Thursday, April 10, ot half-past_12 o’clock, at the Church of the Ascension.” If a great many invitations are issued SJ.DOO have just ‘been ordered for an approaching wedding), a ceremony card for admittance to the church is added.” If receo- tions are to be given by the newly-married on certain duys,—as Tuesdays in November,—an At Home ” card bearing that announcement is inclosed, making four cards and onc note sheet in the small square envelope. The endsand sides of the envelope are beaded, or else they have a tape border, and this is the only orna- ment. There are no monograms and no initials on these simple and elegant invitations, and no white ribbons or silver cords for tying toe cards together. If there s a crest In the bride's fam- ily, it is_engraved in white and of very small size on both the note sheet and envelope. There is also a faucy for writing invitations this season instead of ‘engraving ‘them; this is an English custom, aud 15 supposed to ereater cordiality when the on is written by the host or hostess. For a late fashionuble wedding at Grace Church, whiere the groom was an English- man, the invitations were written and the old- fashioned orthography was prescrved as in “requests the honour.” For small weddings at home a small note-sheet is made to tell everything even the name of the bride and groom, dispensing altogether with cards. Wien Tae wedding is private and there are “no cards,” the snnouncement of the matriage is made by the joint card,—os of Mr. and Mre. Johm Smith,~aud attached to the upper part of the card with a_small white ribbor is a smaller card bearing the name of the lady before her marriage. Invitations to dioper are on small note sheets or on large cards. For weekly receptions, “afternoon teas,” and informal par- ties, the visitingcard of the hostess is used with the date in the lower left-hand corner, and the address just beneath it. . JEWELRY STTLES. The aim of designers aud engraverson metals and precious stones is to revive the artistic metal and gem-work of the sixteenth eehtury and the period of the renaissance. Marvelously beanti- ful settings for jewelry are done in repousse. The desire for change hos iutroduced jewelry fashioned of rich stones like Labrador feldspar, azure-blue in hue. It takes an exrtuishc polish, its chatoyant reficction making it extremcly popular. Artistic examples may be scen in various designs for ornament,as well as in table-tops and articles of zertu. It is blue, bronze-red, yellow, blue-green, or pur- ple. Another stone is the Oriental chryso- lite of a %‘rcenlsh-yel!ow, with brown tinges. When franslucent with opal-changin; hues it is called cat’s-eye. The valueof this stone depends upon the plagnr refraction of light. A fine specimen, an heirloom of an old {family, has recently been set as a ring in large diamonds. These and other stones "and gems are set n gold decorated with colored enamels inrelicf. A superb infagli of Marguerite of Parma is cut in what is calied false ‘“topaz,” a species of cairngorm sssuming the deep red orange hue of the jacinth. Among the minerals now fashionable for jewelry are porphyry, jas- per, amethystine quartz, labradorite, and agates cut and polished. Some beautiful necklaces are made of beryl. Some charming sets of jew- elry which will be fashionable are made of many-~ colored topaz, Fale-bluc Brazilian sapphir, aqua marine, pink Brazilian ruby, and the £:\!c, ellowish-zreen Brazilian ~ chrysolite. apfs fazuli is set for pendants, earrings, and necklaces, both in costly Persian stone and the French imitation. All of these stones are setin colored 2old, ‘Oriental fashion, with pearls, in various preity conceits, such as true-lovers' knots, Greek arabesques, intertwined rings, crosses, stars, and arrows. A darkantique onyx is wonderfully carved iun the shape of a prison -window, the “bars being formed of the upper layer in dark brown entirely detached from the window, while behind the bars Cupid is a prison- crchained toa block. On others are caryed Mary Tudor, Mary de Medid, Ulysses, Achilles, Hagar and Ishmael, Guido'’s Aurora. What can be more exquisite than these perfect carv- ings upon the dark brown of onyx, the pale pink of chalcedony, the delicate green of the chryso- prase, the pink of the sard, the violet E““chclf of the ametnyst? There are many superb spec mens of the og;fl, its living fires contrasted with the costly settings of large diamonds in pendant and brooeh. *MILWAUEKEE. THANKSGIVING, PARLOR-ENTERTALNMENTS, ETC. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. MILWAUREE, Wis., Dec. 2.—Social interests during the past week have centralized almost entirely unon a purely domestic basis. If that election muddle never should be settled we are not willing to forego the traditional turkey or the decorous giving of thanks according to the custom of our country. *Thereisa time for all things,” even for society ladies to reign over their own kitchens. Once in the year a procla- mation permits them to inspect their own pan- tries. The much-discussed, much-abused Brid- get may consequentially dictate all dinner-ar- rangements for the remainder of the year, but she complacently obeys the most comprehensive orders for the family Thaunksgiving-dinner. Gould those pioneers in the pumpkin-pie and baked-turkey business have beheld with puri- tanuieal, prophetic eves what madam’s compre- ‘hensive order means for the Thanksgiving-dinner of to-day, they:would have fasted rather than feasted, and thereby set an example of frugality. But the world is nothing unless pro- gressive, and should not the feasts instituted by our forefatbers and foremothers be subject to the upiversal law of evolution from the simple to the complex; the lomogencous to the hete- rogencous? Differentiated diuners are the nec- essary outgrowths of any dinners at all, and they arc to‘dn" crowned with a true esthetic grace, albeit the long-winded, higi-sounding phraseology.of the primitive grace at table is for- gotten or foregone. There were the usual number of family re- unions in the various strata of society to cele- brate the customary feast-day. Drifting snow and biting wind did not deter invited guests from joluing the family gathering, surfeiting themselves with joice cookery, indulgiag in & trifie of sentiment, and suffering with the after- dinner stupidity. BALLS, FESTIV. AND OTHER AMUSEMENTS were the order for hnnksgivqu night. Every- thing in the way of dance-music had been en- gaged for weeks previous. The regular anni~ *Versaty of the St. Andrew’s Society fcll on this night, and an excellent programme wWas success~ fully carricd out. A PLEASANT GIVING OF THANKS in the followin card appeared 1n the Thursday morning papers, which tells the story of the suceessinl results of an cotertainment given by Mrs. Edward Saaderson for the benefit of the Industrial School. This cntertainment was one of the most interesting events of the season, eliciting the attention aud co-operation of the most fashionable circles of society: g MLwaAUKSE, Nov. 28, 1876. —ilrs. Sanderson— Mapax: For your generous gift of $516.37, the Pproceeds of the dramutic entertainments of the 23d and 4th insts., for the kindness of the authoress, the amateurs, and all others cagaged in the produc. tion and representation of the **Town Idyl," the ofticers and managers of the Industrial School de- gire you to accept for yourself and those associated in it their high appreciation of the successfal efort and their most grateful acknowledgment. Mis. W. P. LYNDE, President of Industrial School. There was a delightful anniversary nm&lgiven at the Lake View House, the occasion being the S1st birthday of Henry L. Smith, son of the Hon. Winfield Smith. “‘There was a sumptu- ous dinner provided, and among the guests were anpmber of friends of the young gentleman from abroad. There was a reprecentation ef Milwaokee's fairest daughters to houor this event so happily celebrated. - . ‘The symptoms of cold weather broke out apon usin full ferocity Thanksgiving morning. ‘There was more cold than snow, Lut enough of the Jatter for an excuse to bring out the sleigh- ing rigs, and brizht faces, gay al‘fhaus, and fast horses appeared on the avenues devoted t@ driv- A WHOLESALX MATRIMONIAL BUSINESS was carried on at St. John’s Cathedral on Thanksgiving afternoon. Twenty-nine couples were united in wedlock with one ceremony. The Cathedral was filled to itz utmost_capacity with interested lookers-on, together with the {riends of the happy pairs. May the coming smniver- " saries of this job-lot of marriaze beas full of cause for giving thanks as this occaslon doubtless was. Ex-Ald. Edward Bray and_ Miss M{F Me were also married at the Cathedral Th y morning. MR. AND MRS. W. H. STAREWEATEER were pleasantly surnrised st their reskicnes oa Sixteenth strect Monday evening last by a party of friends who suddenly srpmued nm{ in- terrapied the practice of the choir of St. Jumes? Chureh, of which Mr. aud Mrs. Starkweather are membe Dr. Ganatt, of Canada, a cele- brated org: t, among the party, and gave some very fine piano and vivlin solos for the evening's enterfainment, which also included other excellent music and dancing. The little men and_little. women of socicty have bad an extraordinary cxvitement in the Lilliputian show of Mr. Harry Dakin the past week. This is now s0 well known, althonen re- cently organized, as to need po description, but if the enthusiasm of the little folks is any warranty of the merit of a perforinance, “Jas the Giant-Killer ' is destined to become as fa- mous in this new rendition as e bas been illus- trious through the old fairy tale. SOCIETY BELLE3 are racl their braius, ransacking their ward- robes, and spending sicepless nights, ail on ac- count.of the great bail uext week. The ovca: sion is the opening of the fine new addition lately made to the Plankinton House. The lscwphiun_ Comnmittee is headed by the nawes of Gov. Ludington and Mayor Butler, and includes those of many of the solid en of Milwaugee. It will be tne grand event of the season, the d chance for display in dress, and no won- der fair women’s thoughts are concentrated upon ‘“What shall we wear!” Brave men of course are unconcerned about the matter of dress. Blessed beings, who, possessing vne dress suit, have no further anXiety than that of selecting fresh neckties and gloves. Strange as it may sound, Iam forced to an- nounce that ladies” in the social world ure not entirely absorbed in details of dress and d.ines- ticity. ~ A call through the columns of the daily journals for the weeting of the YSCIENCE CLASS OF LADIES” is rather startling to those who are accustomed 1o think and speak slightingly of *silly™ woin- en. This science class has been conducted aitt.- erto by Prof. Furrar, Principal of the rcuaic College, and the subjects under consideration in the classes do credit to the aspirations of the pupils, and the co-operatfon of their cajabic instructor. A class composed of ladies, mostly young la- dies, are also commencing the sti of phileso- phy togetner with the Rer. 6. E. Godon, o1 the pitarian Society. He does not assume ibe role of teacher in this class, but geuncrously lends his trained habits of thought and mental power to 2id those wishing to acquaiug then- selves with the philosophy of thouzht. Itisa good omen when young ludies who are brilliunt ornaments in social cirdes give thoughtful at- tention to such subjects 2s are treated in t) class, and manifest a quek, intellectual activity in grasping them. 3 PARLOR ENTERTAINMENTS snd socials are popalar this winter for char- itable purposes. An admission fee is taken at the door, and music, recitations, or readines, and sometimes a supper, sre included in the rogramme. The second of one series was beid Monday evening last at the residence of Mrs. I. Magie, for the benefit of * St. John's Home, and was larecly attended. Tuesday evening a so- cial for the benetit of St. John’s Church, South Side, was held at the house of Mrs. Georyt Burn- han, on Elizabeth street. Supper was included, and admissign 25 cents. The ladies of Spring Street M. E. Church zave amusical and literary entertaiment in the lect- ure-room of the church Thanksgiving cvening, and the membersof St. James' Sunday-school also gave one on Wednesday evening. The Asbury M. E. Sunday-schaol “gave a con- v:e‘x;ti Thursday evening, in which 200 singers took art. Amateur performances of every character arc becoming almost alurmingly frequent. Wi have no disposition, as is_the mauncr of some, to depreeate this furore for platform perform- ances, although it may be relevant_to question the propriety in many instances of unduly in-. iting the ambition of very young children to be actors and actresses. ‘The annouucement of the departure of Col. Frank Townsend, U. 3. A., for the In country from Fort will be received with some anXious interest. Frank is anold Mil- waulee boy, well known, and admired for a career of honorable soldiery. THE REPORTED ENGAGEMENT of Miss Fanny Allen, daughter of William Allen, of the Wisconsin Leather Company, to William E. Barlock, late of New York, now of Chicazo, is a social event which will eclipse pearly 21i others of the sawe natare in fushionable circles. The wedding will take place in Immanuel Church some timne in February, and will be marked by all that refined elegance aud wealth can compass. NEW YORK. WINTER FASHIONS. &Speclal Corresponcence of The Triduze. NEW YORK, Nov. 30.—Broadway and the ave- nues are now resplendent with the grand dis- -play of winter fashions, their gorgeous mate- rinls, and rich. glowing colors. 1In the crowds of clegant and extravagant shoppers who throng the stores one fails to discover any symptoms of ‘ stagnation of trade” or * tizht- ness of money.” Never have such varieties of rich and costly fabrics been offered to the pur- chaser, 2nd yet never has it been possible also to dress with such elegance and style upon s moderate expenditure. All the way up from 20cent serzes to $10 and $12 brocades and vclvets ome may purchase anything that suits one’s taste and purse, and attractive novelties daily appear. A superb fabric, almost as heavy as vestiog, i known as “‘Brocatelle Palmes.” Itisin much demand for reception toilcties, and for this pur- pose comes in all the suitable shades,—seal and olive brown, plum color, navy blue and laven- der, and cxquisite new combinations of green and gold, bronze and blue. The fabric repre- senta a heavy, lustrous ground, upon which large palm-leaves are interwoven. It will be extremely fashionable for evening toflettes, and comes in desirable tints,—cream und blue, cream aud pink, rose<olor combiued with deli- cate fawn. Other beautiful materials for evening ‘wear are crepes de Chine for overdresses, whicn have a ground of some delicate hue with a rose, flower spray, or some other pretty design in satin of like color. Damasse tissues are con- sidered charming for full-dress toilettes. They have square, open meshes, and may be had in all the popular shades of ecru, rose-pink, sca- foam, sky-blue, and In the pew shade ately in- troduced, and known as tillenl. Since tlie re- vival of satin, gome lovely funcy varjeties have been brought ont. One bus alternate stripes of open-meshed grepadive and heavy satin, either plain, emboussed, or ewbroidered. These are intended for overdresses, and are of creamy tints rather than dead white. They ‘make up beautifully, and are elaborated with tringes, laces, flowers, or trimmings of silk or ribbon matching the underskirt. ~ A charming fancy silk, much admired by those who find black and white desirable, fs called “ Natte Armure.” The ground is of.sceded white satin, traversed by a pretty scroll-like pattern in solid blaek, and a soft, silvery gray. 0 NGVELTIES in wool are Sumatra and draperfe Pekin. ‘The former has a ground somewhat resembling canvas, broken up bair stripes of t, alternating with® heavy woolen threads suiting the ground fo color, and other irregular threads of pale blue. So far, this material is scen only in brown and black. The second variety, or draperie Pekin, has a rath- eroutre appearance, its ground ot rich dark pur- le being overlaid witn Chinese flowers and olfage of brilliant hues. It {s rather suggestive at first sight of old-fushioned chintz or “ Doll; Varden,"” but, on account of its novelty and for eign birth, takes well. A most stylish fabric which combiues bandsomely with silk, is cask- mere de pontillo. It is of fine quality, pretil: flecked with blue and white silk. A “beantifu. suiting is epingline. It is heavily repped of Dbrown, green, Bavy-bine, lum- cotor, and has lines of cardinal, gold, white. For those whose tastes incline toward: something bizarre, dealers provide drap cre dile. Tts color is chiely navy-blue, with a raiscc figure representing exactly the skin of ite arming namesake. The figure is outlined by cardinal red. One of the haudsomest winter fabrics is damasse arabesque. It has 2 ground of blue, green, or brown, with a leaf and ios som in dark Emy‘ It is extremely stylish, an. very reasonable s to its vost. IN TRIMMINGS there is such infinite variety, as well 2s such ele- gance and taste, that it seems invidious to par ticularize. Among novelties I a very pretty species of ornamentation known ss ‘‘rose- leaf” trimming. There isa baud of matena: £ix inches deep and lined with thin foundation. It is then cut in scallops one-fourth of a yvard broad and half the_depth of the piece. Each section is laid in twelye ymall pleats, all turned one way, and pressed finuly into place. This is headed by a narrow bias fuld of velvet heuded by a similar trimming, enly narrower. For sitk dresses nothing is preferable to side pleating. ‘The embroidered bands now so popular may be handsomely combined with them this man- mer. Three rows of parrow side-pleating are placed at the foot of the sxirt, and above these are three embrofdered bards very slightly gath- ered and put on as flounces. ~Feather bunds and fringes are also coosidered sulta- ble as skirt trimmings. The former are now made with small ostrich tips of the same or amother colur arranged as an upright heading to the feathee-band, and sometimes fringe completes the edze of the garment to which this elegant garniture is appropriated. A handsome fringe for an evenh;fi toilette has an open keading, through which ribbon, velvet, or metal bralds are run. The fringe provar is eighd