Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 21, 1877, Page 9

THE WORLD. i Excited Correspondent on the Husband Question. T A sudden Furore for Sur- rises Among the Fashionables. An Clubs Are Doing——Mar- of Miss Collyer and Mr, Hosmer, st e riage ety in the Suburbs---The sod(imnd Puke and Miss Shannon. The Matrimonial Season in New York and the Appro- priate Toilettes. Latitude in Head-Dresses--- The Latest Novelties .-The Polonaise. Ponnets for the ‘Winter---De- Jicious Knick-Enacks for Presents—-Jewel- ry Styles. ldeas About Hair-Dressing-==The patriarchs’ Ball-=-A Parisi= an Chatelaine. Tne Approaching State Ball---An Interesting Picture on a Religious Fan. The Ethics of Courtship, & Slap at the Society Mode of Making HMarriages. CHICAGO. TET ART OF CATCIING HUSGANDS. The following communication is plain and in- ‘berently explanatory: i o e Fditor of The Tridune. Carcieo, Jen.19.—During wy existence T have beard of incantations, potions. love-philters. and “asios otber devices of winning the affections of a coveted hiped. but I fail to remember ever seeinz fath snolher recipe &2 that contained in your so- Cer-commn of Jast Sandzy. The extraordinary vocib who presidrs over that department seeme to Eave betnonglt him sesioarly, zibert in rather cold Blood, of the phyriolozical and psychological as- %of love, and, with 2 view to expounding the Jrnciples of Boly affection, he extcrs upon 3 de- ierption of the ** training ™ Beceseary to a young lady before ¢he can capture the ct of her vir- fin lore. He gues mio details with the appear- aoce of a minate knowledee of apatomy, which would stamp him a medical student, if his ac- gatintauce with maidenly emotions did mot pro- ‘um s woman, and his views of the marriage estzle would rugeest a bachelor, if his business- Yke way of Jookiny st courtshin did not pronounce kim sn old maid. Bnt whichever he may be, tore 3 8 lesson which he certamly mever eant n this article, nd which might weil prodt the msjority of hie lady friends=. ile arsumes, ‘witbout stopping to fathom the reason, that girls folntofociely 10 pick out mates, aud then enter bponthe task of securing the eelected man, re- prlof diuity, womanly reserve, or mod 1 be bad meant to caricatare this phase of soci e would be entitled to credit for diecovering the ery weak point of the kocial fabric, which makes the whole structare shaky. It is a feat, however limeniable. that young women of to-day do ac- taslly traln, and rimace. and resortto exterior awplitoces for success 1n eecuring ine pastor's basingon their nuptials with sume unfortanate Icllow wiom they bave buoked: and. while per- they do not ‘train the muscles of the lips and temples. sud comb their hair the wrong way, yet they asearedly do eo equally 8a far in other absurd directions to win the title of Mrs., utterly reckless of what thase acts may entail in their very succecd- Inz, whether pood or bad. And 1am not prepared ey that there are not acores of girls in Chicago 1o-day who went 1o bed Jast nizht after soaking the wles of their feet and reading Abercrombie on m:'n!lhlng oranother, and Dugald Stuart on some- iz le, with thei? hans tied up It tallow s mach, azd their faces ewicky wif the vile de- coica recommended for © the eoftening of fo. I dom't deny that thers are ne _in _the ‘eity who would X before a glass and squint and pucker their moathe, and sl thar, in the hope that it might imouatto somethung; but, if there are such. the Society Editor who will %mvnly use his puper to e o their morbidity of taste” ought Lo be tarred 3ot feathered. and enthroned upou a rail. We ock 10 pupers fur wewe, but if they muet enter }?_unmepdnudml branch they ehonld educate “‘dgfll‘_ :mlnu: for the perpetuation of vanity .. _ SOCIETY ABUSES. =¥‘f"i-“f"“ 300 uge the space devoted: toz co- ol oclely resume™” in the correction of €0~ lmi!um‘ en and wowen wear ;their faults todfrallesinio the parlors and _draiiug-rooms, fribey weat them in their oftices und‘at_their fozes: Mtistrue the male does not swear, or the 5 vrflear kerhairin tns, but beyond this, snd fimiber deeper bow: Lo yarthers thun they give 1o Jies husinees {riends and howme associates, they £l the eame the world over, on the street or i Julrooi. Politeness is natural. you will fhiwer: datslas! the politeness of to-daj is but 8 thntress, and the mature selfishinces of this soci- bt or omun is an effectual bar to the exist- O ke politenear that springs from z00d na- sper ulblmm-“' disposition. . Sprizgins at the Pl slips half a dollar into the waiter's 2tiend 1o bim cxclosively, and congrata- ¢lf npon the repletion of his_systemn as conpanpp LBlacently around upun his cmpty torhaslons, aud Arabella Spriggine, his own_sis Ly ponddentlally informs bum In the morning that - noetets mede tuvidious distinctions in farnish- 1‘1 the press with the names of the gueste. oty cr French story Bits the thing neatly. - **1 &7, m5 dear, The paper didn't ave my at I don't care,” said a lady to3 “-'1; I iy that moesned the ken fair, 2eu't the mames the paper “Wllttl!oLk:ul it got the very ones § dmn'tp\vlnl Do emaihow Were there. This invitne peo- tien compuleion is a larzer element thun the out- Vit gaehlorts and every party s sicklicd oer were ay i it the hoelcss wiehea in her heart Hong ausle bortom of the eea. Family complica- 284 £ dozen reasons excuse, the presence. of 4 30 o be wondered {hat ihe eyos aniy-civer rhould 1] when the sces the u(fi“mm’mn of the intruders publiehed, to the Bnighyy o (205 of people of whom ehe standa hmwy Wwe. Veneering has as large a family rao-dar as he ever had. Every now Dk of the period is 2 pecnliar bird. Gier e ad then be dape his winge in earcasm o’ socal world and relates bitier anecdotes A G2t dyipd SPCT TEPOMtere are treated by hosts P for ths o Publicstion. but who aflect con- ionlyou LS reportorial presence. Dear fellow, w00 that every Lime yon harp on that o yop pyeli0Z, TOu merely gevelop the 1y iy, ¢ sustained in the same pel- ooy yo o Al exietence of which in Secief iy broiest to deplore? 1 you are con- Eicharpeg ot JEbectable paper. you should be 0urt o1 3 1o uring tomake it the channel for the tagy s DTy whoee head ecntre docs nol know !rmm.musucst. whether bidden or not. fiequengyy yucPIESeEL @ respectable sheet, which ia ot wiadels CA8€. You have no right in eociety. ey 1 a0 oun_have no right to ouseag i'v“ You boast of it. 4 - iy 3 of it. and 1f, by an un ™ s cambination of fotces end recistance, THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE SUNDAY. JANUARY 21, 1877—SIXTEEN PAGES. ’éfi:fifif’,‘p trugsling with the cards of the don bt \ication of all his mental faculties has ot ol im that a berry-spoon is o fish-knife, Tom w jaiscovon was contributed by ¢ Cousia Which heaQuras with & sigh to a_Cream-dish, Thes planogently jots down as a card-basker; and tie® Ppuneed into wonderus to who ** Aunt Hat- bouquer porty, Atuming an esg-cup to be a Joving manolder, e learua that 1t comes with the ete Baards of **Susic and They." Result: he feigua the, precents, and leaves the rest to a P k;mn of the identity of Tom, and Hattie, have any pity in ule, they will compel sub- serbing aduiirers 10 write thelr Qonating wames 1 Laaned e yuse Your society man, and bere eist than cosdem, Ve Aluiyh whe he A Pears in the ques d i el u‘paumlly 1o stick to the imate of his Weddmpn s pod sontent bitasclt with - doing up ok y come off, wi ing fut micans to precipitate the coromons. S uit; BAXDARA PECK. Peck will kindly s on ouly one side of the octety Editor solicits her attention wing advertiscinent of a Canadian With a reque: write furlhurqm\-f,t, that Miss naper, the S 1o the follo clergyman: CHER, 50 YEARS ‘tn the Lord's rocating . 3 and giviog susticfent o Soger settled or nnsettled fu relizions belef. But eas nor perfection. will not be the test, thoug] though candor. amlahility. and ‘opportumities, fofla: d ch irtances ol =taiees of past life will be consl X Rlnor el Exsary o EIVE fOImE Peon o the it and show willingness b h whole xoul I 1 Testgnation o the -m".:r aceording to His God requlres. work of rizht God, shuw & e word, and a true desive (0 know e what WANTED: 4 BACHELONS’ BALI Snowed in, perhans; at Y e sidir quietand dul. It mieht be 2 poud ey uow for the young hachelors to come forward and make some return. They are generally furnished a winter's entertainment, which en- Is upon them but 2 slight expense, sy car- Tiage bills and small amounts for bouque:s, and 1L would be cminently proger for them Lo come f_{‘:z“’:fd;‘"(m:l the present stagnationand recip- ate the kindnes: s le;xdc;llhy Iudy friends, I ,_ i o o the social warld to arouse the sle i e to a realization of the duties of th m. A bachelors’ ball would be a navel cago sudety, and the plan witted to the couskleratio NERAL. . QUERADE PARTY. The masquerade party in the Masonic Hall, corner Thirty-tirst street avd lodisna ‘avenue, g 4s very largely attend- ed, over fty couples, dressed in - all the fantas- tic costumes of a caruival, being present. There Was the usual numberv incidents and Judicrous mistakes. The music was furnished by Wedge- woud, who played excellent waltzes sud suitable quadrilies till the guests were fully satisfied. Among the most. promineat characters were those of Mrs. L. Fowler, as a Spanish Lady, with black velvet dress, white embroidered crep n'\'crskln, black Jzce veil aud ornamen iss Kittic Fowler, as Flower Girl, with white tarla- tan dress with kuife pleatings, louped twith flowers; Miss Lizie Turver, as a Freuch Peasant Girl from Nonuaudy; Miss Eate Waters, s “Merry Froli,” in dress of black velvet, with bells and spangles; Mrs. F.S. Waters, as the Gypsy Queen, in dress of black velvet, red and gilt ornanents; Miss Jennic Turner, as Mignon (page); Miss Sallic Turner, as Don Cusar de Bazan; Mrs. W. Allister, as Queen Elizabeth, 1 adress of white silk, with white lace over- dress. imperial robe, Elizabethan ruffics and ornaments; Miss Jessie Muoch, as Incz; Mrs. G. Mauran, as a Polish Lady; Miss Mauran, as a Water Lily; Miss Belle Fowler, as Amina, Miss Stella Ifackoy, as Nancy; Miss Lizzie Cromwell, as a Norman Peasantess, ) Clara Cromwell, ssa Spanish Donna, in pink silk dress and black lace trimmings, overskirt, and veil; Mrs. Seavey, as a Peasant Girl; Mrs. Mac- koy, asan Euglish Lady; Mrs. Cromwell, as Morning; Mrs. Charles Cromwell, as the Morn- ing Star; Mrs. Sibley, as the Queen of Clubs; Miss Mead, as the Press; Mrs. Fo Baker, as Marguerite; Mrs. Ha E. Mallory, as Pocabontas; Miss Fleming, as Zerliva; Miss Marie McLain, a8 Night; Miss Robiuson, in dress of pink silk, with whitelace overdress and gold or:sments, . as Countess Almairva; Miss E. Stone, as Dolly Varden; Miss Mollie’ Baker, as ‘The Union; Miss Jennie M. Wheeler, as Leono- ra; Mrs. L. H. Ash, as Gen, Putnam; Mr. F. Baker, as a Texas Ranger; Mr. S. H. Leavell, as Kob Roy: Mr. and Mrs. Huwison, as Joe Beach and Orange Blossom (ciilud tolks); Mr. R. Stra- hom, as Gen. Washinaton; Mr. Charles Turner, as Sittine Bull, accompaunied by Mr. F. Peters, as his squaw; Mr. J. P. Smith, as Folly; Mr. G, Msuran, os Hamlct: Mr. W. Leckie, a5 the Dmcin% Qunkcri Mr. F. W. Fowler, as_Bar- num’s What-isit! Mr. W. 3. Bristol, as Little Willie, from * Yeast Lynue 3 Mr. C. L. Wash- burn, as the Dark Cavalier; Mrs. J. M. Hoyle, gs “Senta?: drs. Marshall, as a_Sister of Charity; Mr. J.Marshall, as Qur * German Cousin™; Miss_ Nettic Stone, as Queen of Spades; Mrs. J. Shaw, as “Snow”; Mr. J. Staw,as Brother Jonathan; and a number of other characters. There were of course the usual number of dominocs and duplicates of characters. There were also nresent, unmasked: SF. 3. Allister, Mrs. Blockson, Mr. L. Fowler, Mir. A, ¥leming, Mr J.T. Graham, Mr.J. M Hoyle, Mr.and Mre. Hill, Mr. and Mrs.d Irvine, Miss Montgomery of ‘Watertown, N. Y., Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Jacobus, Mrs. John- som, Mr. H. E. Mallory, Miss Stella Mackoy, M and Mre. d. Marsh, Mr.J. Mackoy, Mr. 2nd Mrs, McLain, Mr. J. Neal, Mr. F. Palley, Mre_J. Palley, Mr. J. W. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. 1. A. Pierce, Mr. and Mrs. Pulsifer, Mrs , Afiss Steiubers, Mr. M. Nu; ; Wirick, Mr. and Mrs. ~Wright, Mr. Mr. Richardson, Mr. E. Stone, Mr. T. B, Irs. Turver, Mre. Leckie, Miss Miune ¥ Leckie, Mr. and Mrs. Gore, Mrs Mr. and Mrs. Van Winkle, Mr. F. ¥ e, Miss Emma Galon, Mr. C. L. Washburn, Nivs Joanie Fisher, of Waukegan, Mr. F. Bar- Fett, Mr. and Mrs. Hamiltou, aiid others. ORIENTAL CO: STORY. Another of those very pl it parties of the : 2. 3., took place Oriental Consistory, 372, 8. ' Tnfrsday eve: u,vr.?u. Consistorial Hall, 7 Monroe atrcel. It was the fourth in the serics, ouly twomore to follow in February. At half- past § the grand march struck up to the inspir- {ng strains of Charles Dotz ier’s orchiestra, fully ceventy-live coupies ranging themsclves in lne. The toilettes of many of the Jadies were very tasty, aund the sceue in the dancing-nall was very brilliant. truly grand. numbers of dthub programme gugu q and the menu, serve Isfaction, 4n ras cujored to its[fuu t ox rs D. Ade Mr. and Mrs. Amo: Alr. and Mrs, B Dickinson, Tne selections of musie were The management of the sixteen e ral sat- i1, Pond, Mr. bone, M. aud_Mrs. A, Ruesell, W. ine, M d. Mrs. L. I Blaine, Mr. aud B irs and Ars, G. We Carl Maueller, Mr. and Mr. and Mrs. O. P, and Mrs. W. Ashton, Mr. and dirs. B J. M. Terwillizer, Beers Mr. and Mrs. A- an, Mr. and Mrs. O™ DeLuce, Mr. and Mrs. E. Addy, alr. O 4" srs. William ~ Smith, Mr. and” Mrs. Hree Ebding, Mr. and Mrs. D. I Dick jnson, Mr. and Mrs. Cnarles E. Hurdfi‘.\l‘r. and O ved L. Reed, Mr. and Mre. . R. Strech s P Mre, William Bartels, Mr. and Mrs. & Ar i iham, Mr. ana Mrs. H. T. Oliver, Mr.and Sire 6. C. Bauwan, Mr. and Mrs. G E. Afield, e O Sire. D. C. Cregier, Mr. and Mrs. G. W, Barnard, Mr. and Mrs. B htgt;nr'lq, Jc‘,’ qod " r. and Mrs, E. P. Tobey, Mr. airs.d. P Berd Mre. J. G. Savage, . H. Moutgomery, a i i xgugff\ng. Mary Myers, Mrs. Mar- M. e, W, H. Smith, Mrs. O. J. Carpenter, fitt, ) 3 5! Whecler, Miss Eé’fu'zfi“ Miss Warne. Miss Julia Frank Wells. Miss Della Wilson, | Erane, Miss Mamie King, Miss Mary Doy on, Miss Emma Dobson, Mis> Lizzie 2 o;:cl}:, o Moiter, Miss Maria Auderson. Aiss T e er aiss I Bowker, Miss Dunuie Grish: Miss Wadbame, Miss Lou Hmm‘:‘fm.\‘l‘xl? mily is: 0y A. N y Mies Blerch oives Ml . T i 1o Walte iés Hateh, Stiss Ricklefs, Miss S , Mis: e M mi\shc:: Bevans; Messrs. James 8. Eva Willet, Miss Inez Eva Willet, h=, Mics Gracie Dob- At b don't roepy i Cregier, Miss_alice B LN, ¥ suA3d you have o right 16 1t one pon socie- | Ewlen Prol e Rowe, W. C. * Y2082 1he other bas boen ftted apon 30U, Strector, B. W. SHiplels ° N 2% Raymond, oy YOU THINK IT IS SMART Scupham, Joseph A YOung ‘Seebach, secns by groe B¢ description of a toilette, when a lady Victor White, G- K- )Id)auu;:‘l&]g- g’"""é e, - id von 4y 3 P. Wilson, Teblicy stinculy that ehe shrinks from any | §. A. Pierce, L. P J P LW i §ufonat ber name.” Cant von undersuand | Jr., C. A Buree , Joseoly A, Sacpoary on - imkineonce o) ‘1? come substaniial rcasons? A | afooay, H. VauCamb, C. « Chainles, John iy depace anplicd 1o a lady for her name. which | guist, d. M: St Jobn, .Leroy o ¥ho sy, e, ording. Somebody elre told him g , B, Sawariz, €. 8- BEE T g p, 204 Boticing that “her attite | jojewill Cregier, €. D- D g Xq{‘,“?f:“ Toces and . ciamonde, d--;:h but, James Edmandson, (’é:fi“es Dietz. Jou know. Within a woek’ her bus- | 9. 1- Foster, . R. Dunlop, 1SE PARTY. 2 J crecitors thro acip) 'w him into bankruptcy, on the E;'fi;nmym beconld dress haa wife, ke that, deots. If a woman objects 1o On Wednesday c\':nix[xr"c o Town, 525 West cious_residence of Mr. ne of ap unnsually in tlogy S I8 YOUT Fepart. for mercy's ake let her Street, was the scel i Pl 558 enough whe il pive 7os theIF | Aengtful e successful cnteramen, i be i ; = rise on Mrs ¥ l““"l?:;!mmd“"“'!‘”“‘ under which I can m"amf:;}si;co:% occasion of her birthdas. sapmenl Rijnize with Jenkis. T hsve ecen Ry I bexan (o assemible abau;fi,g ;!g:. or e m| 4 Orera b ey B 0%, Faney bim | G Bl ‘an hour later the eatire COmPEAT sisting of about thirty-five couples, were cnt. The large parlors were canvased during the temporary absence of the family, aml danc- ing, music, and gumes were, of tourse, the order of the evening, interspersed by fo- strumental and vocal music by Miss Min- nie Town, a feature which added much to the pleasure of the company. The_ dancing music, by Martine’s Academy Band, with Prof. Carl Blerworth as Director, was uncxception- ally good. A repast was served by Eckardt at about 11 o’lock. At 1 o’clock the company dis- persed, wishing Mrs. Town long life and a Kind good-night. Among those present were: Me. and Mrs. Henry Town, AMr. and Mrs, Jumes A. Sipith, Mt and Mrs. M. J. Merritt, Mr. ‘and Mrs. A. A. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Barton Sewell, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Martine, Mr. -and_Mrs, G. Vi Burpee, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Squires, Mr.ind Mrs, George Fritze, Dr. and_Mrs. Hoadly, Mr. sud Mrs, G. W. Parker, Mr. and Mrs. J. Van_Inwagin, Mr. and Mrs. A’ G. Coursen, Mr. and Mrs. J. ¥. Will- inms, Mr._and Mrs. Will Wing, Mrs. D, W. Wheeler; Miss P. W. Shaffer, ) Minnie Town, Miss Mary Hewitt, Miss Allie Kelly, Miss Carric Kelly, Miss Maria Shaw, Miss Lottie Stewart, Miss Mable Pollard, Miss Celia Kerr, Miss Tmogene Martine, Miss Mollic Buckley; Messrs, H. T. Miles, J. Y. Oliver, Charles R. Cl K. Pollard, W. A. , G. M. Vanzwoll, Shaw, E. F. Shafler, E. J. McQuiuston, A. C. Knapp. Al Shoemaker, D. L. Streeter, and Dr. G. H. Bills. BIRTADAY PARTY. Master Willic A. Howe, sonof F. A. Howe, received his little friends on Thursday evening, Jun. 18, from 7 till 11 o’clock, at the residence, 702" Wabash avenue, in honor of his twelfth birthday. The house was beautifully decoratcd with ferns and cut flowers. The evening passed quite pleasttly anid socinl mamesand dancing. moniz thosc present were Miss Lydia Foreman, Miss Gracie Adams, Miss Frankie Curtis, Misses Martha and Maic Gillett, Miss Claude Bucll, s Hattie ‘Ely, Miss Florence Barnum, Miss 2 Dewey, Miss Hattie Hyde, Miss Bertha Simins, Miss Clara Busby, Miss Mamic Ely, Miss Emma Tlarvey; Masters Willic Towe, Fred Til- den, Eddie Farzo, John and George Harvey, Jimmic_Hegworth, Hall Fake, Lewis Eaton, Laurie ‘Heyworth, ¥Fritz Fake, Frank Simms, and others. . AN ELEGANT LUNCH-PARTY. Wednesday afternoon Miss Roxana sWent- worth, daughter of the Hon. John ¥ entworth, entertained 4 party of youug ladics at Junch at the Sherman House. The table was spread in the club-room, and a very handsome spread it was. In the centre was a hall-globe of exquisite flowers, while at each plate was an clegant bonquet. The participants were: Miss Wood- bridge, Miss Mills, Miss Whlker, Miss Patton, Miss flattie Mills, Miss Hattic Monroc, and Miss Crane. CENTENARY LIBRARY ASSOCIATION. The members of Centenary Library Associa- tion bad & very pleasant” meeting Tucsday evening, at the residence of Miss Hattie Miller, No. 31 West Adams street. The “attendance was Jarge, and the social spirlt for which the Assoviation is noted rendered the occasion a thoroughly enjoyable one to ull. The Commit- tee in charge offercd » programme both enter- taining and instructive. Piano aolo—Delts, Kappa. Epsilon March—A. Peare. Miss Nellie Marshall. A P Quartette—** Come inthe sung-su:m. " Measra. E. and N. DeCelle, Bates, and Pond. Read! Felection from Gail Hamilton. Sola—Mr. E. De Celle. Pautomime—**The Witch's Legacy and Its Effect upon the Parson, " irtette—** Boatman's Song "3 Serenade— ~‘When Evening Twilizht.” Messrs. E. and N. DeCelle. Bates. and Pond. Eseay on **Social Thermometers. ™ Miss Nellie Muarshall. Quartette—Waltz. Among those present were the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. 8. 1i. Adamos, Dr. and Mrs. 1. . Davforth, Mr. and Mrs. M, E. Cole, Mr.and Mrs. S. P. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Bates, Mr. and Mrs. B. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Chatles Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. A% W. Martin, Miss Nellic Marsball, Miss Libbic Bowen, Miss Amelia Lanc, Miss F. A. Small- Wood, Miss Hattie Miller, Miss Fannie Dickin- £on, Miss Preston, Mr. A. G. Lane, Dr. H. W. Richardson, Mr. E. De Celle, Mr. ¥, De Celle, Mr. J. N. Beecker, Mr. Fred Bowen, Mr. Pond, and Mr. Bates. SLEIGHING PARTY. One of the pleasantest sleighing parties of the season started from the North and West Sides Thursduy evening for Lake View, where it ‘was Lieartily welcomed by Mr. an Mrs. Thielon, who prepared an elegaut supper for over thirty- five couples. | Pound furnished the music i bis Dest style and added much to the enjoyment of the occasion, and the party danced until morn- ing, when they started for howe, varving the fun with on oceasional tumble in_the snow. Amouz those present ‘were Mr. and Mrs. E. Powell, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Waite, Mr. ana Mrs. d. C. Amberg, Mr. and Mrs. W. Whitecliureh, Misses Powell.—Josie, Maggic, and Nellie,— Annie Cascy, Aunie Howard, Sarah McEvoy, Norah Howard. Maggic and Sarah Dowd, Mary A. Ward, Anuie_McKinze, Kittie Kelley, Theress Rowau, Mary Albert, Hattie Harris, Mary A. Sweency, Mamie_ Cain, Mary Lallev, Loulsa, Lizzie, and Aggic Gibbons, MissSculley, Mary Conway. _Charits J. llerbert, James Ral- egan, Thomas Trainer, M. Ward, Harry G. Nee- lor, Johu T. Nickerson, H. F. Comstock, M. E. Herbert, Frank Giobous, Joe Noarl:, Garrett Burns, 'The Messrs. Frapk, Dan, Ales, and T. Sweener, T. Campbell, C. MeNellis, J. MeNa- a, W, O’Connor, J. McEvoy, and Messrs. mar: x Scuily, Walsh, Fagan, Farrant, Lacey, McCarthy, Kionty, Hinchey, O'Brien, Abern, Kilmore, Grandon, and Daltoo. SURPRISED BY HER FRIENDS. The fricnds of Miss Rose Einstein surprised her at her residence, No. 84 Prairie avenue, Saturday night, aud when she had recovered from the tirst_shock she entertained them in a style that made the evening a charmingly pleas- ant one for all concerned.” Hand provided the music, ond Harms the supper. Among_the others prescut were Misses Snydacker, Clay- bursh, Wendell, Bollenberyr, Lindauer, Mayer, and Shafner. Messre. Altman aud Soydacker managed the affair, to the credit of themselves and comfort of the guests. LITERARY ENTERTAINMENT. There was a mnost enjoyable entertainment Teld iu the parlors of Dr. Major’s resiccuce, on TForrest avenie, Thursday cvening. The pro- gramme consisted of readings by C. Dale Arm- strong, the elecutionist, and Mrs. Gilmore, an ur reader; und singing by Mrs. W. B. Mr. C. M. Swmith, 3 Washburne, and " C. Christion.The affair was gotten up Dby the ladies of the First Christisn Church, who expect to follow it up by a series of similar en- tertainments during the winter for the benefit of their church. There were between ninety and one hundred presait all ot whom enjoyed themselves exceedini] UNEXPECTED, BUT ENJOTABLE. One of the most notabie social events of the season, and, in fact, one of the pleasantest af- fairs that occurred this year, was the surprise party given in houor of Miss Jennie Roscufeld by some of lier numerous friends, who Saturday eveuing, the 13thinst., bravely marched from the appointed place of meeling at No. 41 Thirtecnth street, to lier residence, No. 573 Wabash avenue. The young lady was taken entircly unawares, and was not a little confused at the unexpected appearance of so many of her acquaintances, but she accepted the situation, and acted the hostess to perfection. After the usual cou- gratulations, ctc., the dancing began to - the fune of the exquisite inusic discoursed hy the Freiberg Bros. At midnight a substautial sup- per was served. After spending a_delighttul evening, and expressing their gratification at the success of the surprise, the company dispersed. ‘Among those present were the Misses Carrie Rosenfeld, Bell and Annie Adler, Bertha Eliel, Mivnie Leibenstein, Ettic Hirsh, Leal Felsen- thal, Dibla, Clara, and Henricttc Koln, Hattie Hyman, Amelia Rosenheim, Jennie Rothehila, Ciara Rosenthal, Celia and Rose Mayer, Henri- ette Rluhm, Julia Cohen, Claudie and Rebecea Bacharach, Rose Weil, Measrs. Kub, Felsenthal, Rothehild, Leopold C. and G. Leibenstein, Elfel, Maver, Bluhm, Joseuthal, Cohen, Guthman, Bacharach, H. and F. Rosenhan, Blumenthal, Feinberg, Kohn, Rosenfeld, and B. Wiseman. PRIVATE THEATRICALS. At the residence of 3s. F. II. Avers, 209 South Park avenue, Friday evening, was beld a very enjoyable entertainment, in which the partici- ants deserve great credit. All present were ighly entertained. Two acts were played of “The Student’s Frolic” and * Taming the Tiger” Mr. F. G. Avers played the part of JLrutus Loodle. Exq., Justice of the Peice, and Miss Minnic Sanborn of Afrs. Boodle. Both acts reflected great credit upon the actors, and showed careful prepara- tion. The entertsinment cJosed with music and daucing. THE OCCIDENTAL SOCIETY. The Occidental Literary Society met at the residence of the M . and L. Wright, 1006 West Monroe, Thursday evemnz. The enter- tafnment consisted of discussions, readings, music both ipstrumental and vocal, and a budget of news edited by Miss Emily Wrght. All enjoyeu themselves, and tnen adjourned jo meet at the residence of J. W. Brooks, Friday evening, Feb. 2. FIRST REGIMINT. The members of the First Regiment are busy with great preparations for its second anoual reception, to be held at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Thursday evening, Feb.8. There will beaneflortto make the affair the climax of the social season, and in matter of decorations and arrangements for the comfort of the gucsts every precaution will be taken. The invitations will be out_ Wednesday, and will be Jimited. Tke following committecs have charge of the’ affair: Exccutive—Lieut.-Cols_ 8. Sherer, Capt. Charles Jernegan, Capt. R. Will- iams, Licut. Charles Dichl, Lieut. & D. Bangs, Li Jerncgan, Licut. Cha 3 F. G. Hoyne, Corporal E. S. Mazili, 8 Tyrrell, £fl:t. J. 'T. Hoyne, and Sergt. C. Jordan. Tickets will be for sale at Jansen, McClurg & Co.’s, W. B.Keen, Cooke & Co.’s, and Culver, Page & Hoyne's, by members of the regiment on presentation of invitations. SOCIETY NOTES. . The sociable of the Hesperia Lodge will be given Saturday night. Mr. 0. J. Stough gave 4 private masquerade’ Eu{ty Friday cvening at bis residence :13 Hins- ale. The Juvenile Reception at Trof. Martine's West Side Academy occurred yesterday alter- noom. The Grace Church mite gnrl)' will not ocenr on Monday ¢vening next, having been unavoida- bly postponed. Thursday evening, Miss Nettic Stewart hand- somely cntertained a large company of ladies and gentlemen. The young mex connected with the firm of J. B. Fisk & Co., will give a_party at the Clifton House, Monday evening, Jan. 29, Mrs. Colby entertained her friends Wednes- day evening at ner residence, No. 365 Michigan avenue. ‘There were some sixty guests present. John A. Hand’s “La Belle” quadrille, and “Happy Through Life” gallop, will be out Wednesday, and can be had at Root & Son’s music store. Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Post enteytaintd o number of friends at thelr residence, No. 571 West Congress street, Fitz- gerald Iurnished the music. The ladies of the Second Universalist Church are making preparations for a grand Dickens costume party to be given at Martine’s West Side Academy, Tuesday evening, Jan. 30. Thursday_ evening the Gauntiet Lodge Rnfelhts of Pythias gave thelr annual party at Martine's West Side Academy. One hundred and fifty persons dauced to music provided by Martiné’s Academy Band. The Young Ladies’ Guild of 838. Peter and Paul met Thursday evening at the residence of the Rev. Canon Kuowles, No. 411 West Ran- dolph strect. Dancing, with music by Fi gerald, was the order of the eveniug. The long-promised cntertaimment of the demy ot Design_will take place Tuesd vening, Feb. 0. A lecture and musical exer- ¢ises will be a portion of the programme, whi:i-\h will be more definitely announced next Tuesday evening Mr. aud Mrs. Charles N. Post entertained about tweunty couples at their residence, No. 571 West Congress strect. Music and dancing were the features of the cntertain- ment, Fitzgerald’s orchestra affording the requi- site music. Miss Nellie Stuart gavea large party Thursday evening, at the residence of her father, Gen. Stuart, No. 1175 Prairie_avenue. Over 150 invi- tations were issued, und mnearly all the invited gruests attended. The house was handsomely decorated, and the aflair one of ihe grandest of the season. ¢ The marriage of Miss Mollic Tredennick with Mr. Samuel B. Lewis, of the firm of Ortmeyer, Lewis & Co., will be celebrated Wednesday evening at 7 o’clock in the Trinity Episcopal Churen, the Rev. Edward Sullivap, D. D., as- sisted by the Rev. Mr. Des Brisay, officiating. Owing to the recent death of the bride’s mother, the wedding will be a very quict affair, the cards simply aunouncing the reception days. Northern Light Lodge, L. O. O.., No 544, held a public installation at Folz’s Hail on Tuesda evening. The Chicago Quartette eutertaine the brethren und their friends with some of their choice selections. They were ably assisted by Mr. I'red Dickinson, who gave the audience some of his * German Orations " in a highly creditable manner. The exerciees were heartily encored by the vast assemblage in attendance. PERSONAL. Miss Irene Russell is epending the winter in Colurado. Miss Bertha Cobb has returned to school in New York. Miss Joan Pinkerton left Friday afternoon at 5:15 for New York. Mr. and Mrs. Danicl Thompson start for their home in the South this week. Miss Jennie Armstrong, of Marquette, Mich., {s visiting friends in this cit; Miss Chippie_Spotts, of Indisnapolis, i visit- ingz Miss Callic Bonucy, to remain several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. James W. Nye left Monday for ‘Washington, D. C., where they will spend ten days or two weeks. The Hou. aud Mrs. R. T. "Tuthill, nee McKey, have returned from their brival tour, and are now “at home ” at No. 103 Ashland avenue. No cands. MATRIMONIAL. HOSMER—COLLYER. The most moteworthy social event of the week was the marriage of Miss Emma Collyer. daughter of the Rev. Robert Collyer, and Mr. Frank B. Hosmer, of the insurance firm of R. W. Hosmer & Co. The ceremony was celebrat- ed Wednesday evening, shortly after 6 o’clock, at the residence of the bride's father, No. 500 North LaSalle street. The beantiful rite was performed by Dr. Collyer; assisted by the Rev. Brooke Herford, aznd was witnessed by many of the immediate relatives and friends of tne contracting parties. A re- ception followed the ceremony, from 7 to9 o'clock, and duriug those hours motless than400 people called to congratulate the newly- married couple. The house was tastefully dee- orated with choice flowers throughout and Eckardt served a repast. Although the guests were coming aud going continually, the house was thronged for several hiours, and none seem- ed to enjoy the occasion more than the geniul Doctor and his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Hosmer sensibly avoid the fashionable bridal tour, and are ‘“at home * to their friends on Oak street. The bride and groom were the recipients of an unusually large list of rich and costly wedding presents. a wost substantial and handsome in- dication of the high regard in which they are lield by a large cirde of friends. ‘Among the number were an_elegant morocco case of solid silver, coutainiug desserf, tea, table, salt, and berry spoons, forks, butter- knives, soup-ladles, ete., Irom Unity Church frienas; tea set and wedgewood pitcher, from the father and mother of the bride: bronze card-receiver, Mrs. Jerome Beecher; Ruskin’s compiete works, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Shorey; tete-a-tete set, Mme. and Mr. Price; silver card- receiver, Mr.and Mrs. W. F. Robinson: silver sugar-bowl, Mr. and Mrs. A, H. Blackall; eut- glass and silver pickle dis Mrs. H. E. Sawver; carved bread-board, Mrs. Brooke Herford; table-mats, Mr. J. C. Galbraith} sewing basket and chair, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Marble; maijolica pancls in’ Enstlake frames, Mr. and Mre, Ed- Ward Burling; statuette, *Clytie,” Miss Cunningham, . Boston; antique ‘tea sct, Mrs. °B. 'F. Adams; _decorated cbony panels on miniature casels, Miss Larrabee: dec- orated ebony stand., Mr. and Mrs. Dudley P. Wilkinson; rug and after-dinner tea-set, Mr. aud Mre. James T. Fields, of Boston; large zold- fincd berry-dish and spoon, from the Home In- surance Company; French clock, Mr. and Mre. Charles Mears: silyer tca-spoons and carving- Mr, and Mrsi John McEwen; two sets table ue each from Mr. H. C. Townsend and ? P. Libbey, of Wushington; silver pie- Mr. Herbert Nash, of Buston; set tea- . 3. Hess; elegant silver- sotin-lined, Mr. W. J. Miss Mr. isnife, spoons, Mr. and Mrs. cottuge jewel-case, Crow; antique cross, Fogg; butter-knives, Mr. and Mrs. Rowe; carving set, Mr. and Thomas 8. Wallin; silver end cut-glass and spoons, Mrs. Lambdon; silver and cut-glass Miss and Mr. Purple; silver Millie James Alrs. gaits and {xppe and cut-glass pickle-dish, Mr. Hepry Slade; silverand Bohemian glass sugar-bowl, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Slade; table, Dr. and Mrs. Tal- Dot: book of engravings, Dr. and Mrs. Hooper: broaze card-receiver. Mr. aod Mrs. John S. Brewer: elegant gold and coral paper-cutter, Mrs. Edwin Maytard: tiletop table, Edgar Holt; tripon-stand, Migs Mary Merrill; picture rack and picture, Misé ~ Minnie ngel ; large egraving, “Great Expectations, M Mr. Frank W. Wiscof Boston; cusel, from sister Hattie; claborate bed-shams; Miss McEwen; down comforter, Mrs. Merrill; basket of fow- AMrs. Dewey': set of solid silver_teaspoons, and Mrs. William E. Barrett, of Providence, sh-knife, and Mrs,. E. A. Shaw: clegant porcelain-lined silver baking-dish, Miss Hosmer; illuminated Chioa breakfast plates, Mrs. Charles D. Dana; unique fancy dessert scty Dlates and dishes, ** 3. T. A" statu panel pictures, Mr. Henry O. Fairbanks, of Boston3 set silver teaspoons, Mr. Clarence Dickerson, of New York; statuary picture, Mr.and Mrs. M& ant jen Jordan; _tumblers, ~finzer-bowls, sance-dishes, Mr. and Mrs. Ford P. Hall: ickle-fork, Mr. and_ Mrs. F. 8. Haywood; silver teaspoons, Mr. and_Mrs. E. M. Simpson; zcphsT mottocs, Mrs. Long: pancl picture, Mrs. Rawson: mother-of-pearl perfume case. Mr. William Le Baron, Jr.; cut- glass cologne bottles., Mr. A. G. Burley; paiat- mg, ) Pardee: pickle-dishes, Miss Jennie Dow; ottoman, AMiss Merill: 'pictare, Mrs. Clayton; bread-plate and_kaife, Mr. andeMrs. . E. Furness; butter-dish, Misses Gracle and Margie Farness; veses Mrs. William Dickinso r illiam C. Dow; work-busk Miss Mary Peck; work-table, from sister Ann 4 case of scissors, from brother Robert; book of ?nems, Mr. A. T. Stevenson; * Atalz,” illus- rated by Dore, Charles Mears, Jr.; Whittier's poems, Mr. and Mrs. Johin P. Reynolds. ot M'GOVER =t " ARSDALE. bursday evening, 25th inst., at the residen of G. Van Arsdale, sq.. No. 637 West Monroe street, John J. McGovern will be married to Miss Kate C.'Van Arsdale. The Rev. E. . Goodwin, D. D., will officiate. M. Maskell and Siis Kane Mr. Maskell and Mrs. Kane were married at St. Patrick’s Church Tuesday night, and gave a frand reception at Maskell’s ITall alter thé cere- gmnl);i The music was furnished by Fitz- erald. AMONG THE CLUBS. IDLE HOUR CLUB. The sixth party of the Idle Hour Club oceur- red Wednesday evening at St. Caroline’s Court Hotel, and was in every respect the most brill- fant of the series. The music by Pound’s or- chestra was exceptionally fine and the attend- ance unusually large, not lessthan forty couples being present. The floor was managed satis- factorily Ly Messrs. Hawley, Moore, and Lines, who were assiduous in their labors to render the evening one of unmixed pleasure to their gucsts. Mr. Danolds, the pro- prietor of the Court, was unremitting in his attention, and both the members and invited guests were highly pleased with the evening's entertainment. Amongthose present were Miss Fannie Sheplard, Miss 8. R. Little, Miss Kittie Smith, Miss Glenny McClure, Miss Carrie Hull, Miss Ida Smith, Miss May Moore, Miss Beulah Wolcott, Miss Emma Frazer, Miss Hattle Hastings, Miss Ada Frost, Miss Marcia Moore, Miss Olive Robinson, Miss May Jepson, Miss Ida B. Smith, Miss Etta Greenwood, Miss 1da Noce, Miss Nellie Barstow, Miss Foreman, the sisses Dodge, Miss - Clara Gregory, Miss Kittie Love, Miss Belle Danolds, Miss Emma Newland, Miss Lillie Eldrldg‘e, Miss Clara Johu- son; Messrs, J. K. Hawley, Mark 8. Lauseny, Lewis H. Little, D. B. Moore, Frank H. Smith, W. E. Frazer, Ira Stover, Charles Lincs, W. P. Nolan, E.W. Heath, George R. Watt, W, F. Muin, J. B. Rose, GeorzeS. Jackson, Charles Lee, J. A. depson, Heury Lewis, W. A. Burtis, M. G. Obrien, W. W. Winegard, Cnarles E. Newton, R. 1. Sweet, Fred A. Bartslow, H. B. Brooks, J. 8. Daniels, Joe A. Bartslow, Eddic Mask, W. D. Newland. PALL MALL CLUB. Thursday evening the Pall Mall Club gave the fifth ot a serics of six parties at the Matteson House. The perfeetion in the arrangements, so characteristic of this organization, was particu- larly noticeable at this reception, and the Mat- teson afforded the most approved appointments for the enjoyment to the Tullest extentof an excellent programme. The floor of the large dining-room in which the dapcing occurred is perhaps the best for the purpose of any hotel in the city, and 0dd to this the choice music furnished by Hand & Freiberg's orchestra, and a company must indeed be exceeding- ly fustidions who caonot be extremely lioppy. The first balf of the programme con- cluded about half-past 10 o’clock, and, supper being announced, the company proceeded to the Iadies’ ordinary, where Messrs. Robert Hill & Co., the proprictors of the lotel, had nBrcpnmx a most elaborate aud sumptuous spread served in excellent style. After supper the dancing was continued and the party closed at_balf-pust 12 o'dlock. The last party ot the Club will oceur Thursday evening, ¥eb. 1, at the Matte- son, and a limited niimber of complimentary invitations will be issued for that evening. “QUR FRIENDS.” The Our Friends Club gave the fifth and last party of the serics Thursday cvening at Bour- nique’s Academy, and it ‘fimved a wost brilllnt conclusion to sn exceedingly pleasing serics. The membership in foree, together with a large number of invited guests, to the number of 175 persons, were in attendance. The last num- ber concluded shortly before 1 o’clock, and the compuny separatzd highly delighted with the re- sult of the cvening's entertainment. Those who have been among the fortunate partici- pants of the receptions of the organization sin- cerely hope that this will ot be the last party of the Club. L. D. 8 G The members of the L. D. §. C. of the West Side snd their fricnds enjoyed another sleigzh- ride on Tuesday evening last, going over to the South Side and surprising Mr. and Mrs. Stone and Miss Stone, Michigan avenuc and Thirty- first street. Afteran hour spent there in social enjoyment, the sleigh was again fillad and driv- en to the Palmer Uouse, where the party had supper. _Among the party were: Mr. and Mrs. Joscph G. Peters, Mr. aud Mrs. Charles Peters, Mr. and Mrs. W.' A. Comoton, Mr. and Mrs. Durant, Mr. and Mre. C. B. Shourds, Miss Mat- tie J. Baldwin, Miss Sarah G. Wentworth, Miss | Carric Leonard, Miss Jennie Moeller, Miss Ora. Turner, Miss Esther Brown; Messts. C. w. Lasher, George Alleock, Spencer J. Patterson, J. G. Goodman, J. A. Sloane, M. J. Brown. LA PAVOKITE ASSEMBLY. : Among the few brillisnt eveuts that are being anticipated with more thamusual social interest is the closing party to be given by the Lu Fa- Vorite Assembly, Friday evening, Feb.9. The munagement i making every possible prepara- tion to render this the Hnest” party during the history of the organization. This reception will be full dress and a limited pumberof invitations will be issued for the ovcasion.. This will close the third season of this ctub. TIHE NAMELESS CLUB held a party at Martme’s West-Side - Hall Jao. 19, the largest and pleasantest party of the sea- son. About seventy-five couples were present. Among which were Mr. and Mrs.” A, C. Wakeman, Mr. and Mr. J. S. Watson, Mr. and Mrs. O. G. Bryant, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pearson. Mr. and Mrs.” F. B. Wyckotf, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lichtenbei Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Tayior, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Crittenden, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Cox, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mason, Mrs, E._ A. Druen, the Alisses Spear, Danolds, Leonard, Burrows, Baker, Thompson, Shoc- maler, Ring, Dant, Crittenden, Yates, Ilop- kins, Meintyre, Della St. John, ~ Bruce, Homblim, Bovee, Wilbur, Osborn, Danforth, Pierce, Babcock, Smith, Drake, the Misses Fox, Kinsey, Biddle, Onkley; Abbey, Barrows, Chan- dler, Newland, Smith, Boot, Hanscome, De May, Trenton, N. J., Anthony, and Messrs. Brown, Moore, Colburn, Stewart, A. G, Moore, Church, Spean, Ransom, Higgins, Jr., Clirk, Baudouine, Thndt, Oskley, Sweet,: Cowan, Leigh, Willard, Chalmers, Jr., Anthony, Powell, EQ’ Higgins, George Taylor, Mayuer, ~Stone, Schappel, Elsroad, Jewett, Shoemaker, Rundell, Peerson, Swmith, Jr., Newland, Doremus, and Arnold. The néxt party, Feb. & will be a calico. 6. C. C. ~One of the pleasantest affairs of the week was the party given by this Club, at the residence of Iich-:n S. Smith, No. 110 Vernon avenue, Fri- duy evening. _There were about fifteen couples present. Social rames and dancing were the Diin spirits of the occasion, and the evening was altozether too quickly passed. The music Was furiished by the Carlile Instrumental Quar- tette, who have very satisfactorily furnished the music for this Club for the past two years. The Drogramme comprised twelye numbers and two oxtiae, At12 o'elocl supper was announced, which was hcanilf' discussed by all. The party lingered till % carly n,” when they departed for their homes, all well pleased with the even- ine’s entertainment, Among those_present were the Misses Hattie Skaats, Bertha Kirchoff, Grace Goodman, Stelia_Cusbing, Jennie Mills, Clara Skeele, Jeanie_Richards, Lillic Lyned. Maud Howard. Lutie Shaw, Nettie Abbott, Allie Peale, Nellie Williams, Belic Handsome, and the Mesers. James Mills, Herbert Smith, W alter Grifiths, Win. Sweet, Georze Walker, Jusper Smith, James Lymau. William Miller, A. U. Draper, Willium Sterling, William Clancy. Mose Eiliott, Charles Swmith, Cbaries W ‘oodcock, and others. & “THE FUN-SEEKERS.” ¥ This newly-organized Ciub gave the first of a serles of partics, which are to continue through the winter, Thursday evening, at the residence of Miss Nettie Abbott, No. 353 Calumet avenue. The evening was very pleasantly passed in social games and amusements, aad at 11 o'clock the guests started for their homes, that being the e aerecd upon_ by the club, as the bour all of their parties should elose, as they give one Ol week. Among those present were the Misses Nellie Williams, Florence Coudee, Nettic Abbott, Allie Peate, Jennie Riggle, Libbie Trer- son, Sadic Peale, Chloie and Rena Scott, anad heMessre. Chzries Woodeock, Clarles J. Smith, LF. Hale, P. W. Johnson, George Noble, Mor- ris Scott, and T. J. Ross. FARBAGUT BOAT CLUB SOCIABLE. The Farragut Boat Club gave 2 soviable Tues- day evening at the residence of S. F. Wright, Feq.. corner of Ellis avenue and Brook street. The house was tastefully decorated with flowers and evergreens. The programme consisted of ven dances and three extras. %‘]]cestem Light Guard‘ band fIu{rfll.sh:dl :}l:: Among the pleasant features of & e “was & duct by Mrs. Wrizht and Miss Connolly and the playing of Miss Warren. At 11 o'clock the guests sat downtoa substantial repast prepared'by Harms. Among those pres- Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Wright, Miss Con- 3, Miss Curtis, Miss Morton, Miss Warren, Miss 'Payson, Miss Mitchell, Miss Emma Phil- pot, Miss Jennie Milk, of Kankakee, Miss Jeunie Nannie Billings, Miss Maric Chamberlaip, M i i 5 Faulkner, Miss Lizzie McLain, Miss Emma Fa "\famie Field, Billings, Miss Bell Porter, Miss s ‘Spaniding, Mesirs. R. J. Ingram, E. SPT\::?&‘I?T."R“. e Bins, F. T, Haskell, Edward Palmer, W. N. Ferry, H, F. Ware, W. B. l itchell, A. e, Downs, F. SmFles, J. E. Jenkins, P. D. Hayward, Smith, C. S. Downs, and otbers.. The next club souiable will take place in about threc weeks. MOMELIKE CLUI. The Homelike Club gave one of its pleasant partics at the Odd-Fellows' Hall, No. 300 Cot- tage Grove avenue, Wednesday evening. Among those present were: Mr. and - Mrs. Rusk, Mr. and_Mrs. Standring, Mr. and Mrs. Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. White. Mrs. Dr. Newman, Mrs. Horliss, the Misses Dunklee, Iall, Wakelev, Jones, Turner, Gateh, Fitz, Hudson, Welch, King, and Messrs. Dunklee, Hurst, Fry, Welch, Lyon, Por- tous, Madden, Wilcox, Sword, Hunter, Gregors, Thacker, and Baird. IVY CLUB, A surprise party was tendered to Mr. Alexan- drie, at his residence, No. 20 Aldine Square, Wednesday night, by the Iry Club. The "com= pany met at the residence of Miss May Cassell, No.'140 Johnson place, and marched through the drifts, which_ have a way of filling every sidewalk, to their " destination, where dancing and eards were indulged in and took up the time of the pleasure-seckers. Supper was served at a late hour, and the pguests departed to theirhomes. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Spooner, Mr. and Mrs. Bostwick, Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Ruger, Miss Nora Locie, Miss Nellie Williams, Miss Ella Cassell, Miss Tilla Watson, Miss Fry, Miss Helen Ford, Miss May Cassell, Miss Marray, Miss Jennic Ford, Miss Fowler, Miss Spooner, Miss Nellie Ruzer, Miss Mosser, Miss Lizzic Cassell, Miss Bella Hall, Miss Nellie Wren, Miss Sunderland, Messrs. William Leckie, George Ford, Frank Weed, Henry Downs, Thomas Murray, Bennett, Storms, Ketler, Tingy, Jolin Murr{, McCurdy, W. Davels, A. Daveis, Sidwell, Blackmau, C- Carson, Egbert Brush, and Hatch. SOUTH END CLUB. The second party of the South End series was held Wednesday evening at the Fourth Uni- tarian Church, No. 789 Cottage Grove avenue. A large number were present, and danced until alate hour to the music of Fred Freiburg, of Hand & Freiburg's orchestra. The parties are taking a lead in the socicty world of the South Side, and are well attended. The floor managers of tne evening were F.J. Wilson, W. Juck- son, and W. A. Stanton. Among tho: were Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Tyler, Mr. and Mrs. F.E. Barnard, Mr. and Mrs. C. Cas ell, Mr. and Mre. A. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. 8. Grinell, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. S. Bab- cock. Mr. and Mrs. F. Titcomb, Mr. and 3Mrs. N. Monroe, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Colling, Mr. and Mrs. J. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. H. I Heath, Mr. and atrs. Edward Manierre, Mr. and Mrs. P. K. Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. Brigzs, Mr. and Mrs. Bald- win, Mrs. Gmfi‘, Miss ,\lng' Smith of New York, Mr.'and Mrs. J. Leddy, 3fr. and rs. Weaver, Miss Lizzie Van Etta, Miss Skates, Mliss Gussie Ottlay, Miss Kitie Elmers, Miss Carrie 1\?-0 Misses Eva and Katie Manierre, Miss Nell Wilson, Miss Maud Gray, Miss Locke, Miss Mary Wilson, Miss Lok, Miss Elmers, Miss Stil Miss Greene, Miss Harmon, Miss Butler, Miss Boynton, Miss Thayer, Miss Sta- pleton, Miss Gray; Messrs. Rev. J. T. Sunder- Iand, ¥. J. Wilson, W. M. Jackson, S. B. Perry, Harmon, Ferris, Sterling, W. K. Lyon, J. C. Lynch, Nelson, Monroe, Lunler, T. A. Sungster, ‘on Bockuken, Rogers, J. J. Suibley, M. C. Baldwin, Mathews, aud Howland. HARMONTY RECEPTION CLUB. This organization gave another of its pleasant receptions at No. 235 West Mudison strect Tues- day evening. It was a calico hop, well attended audl enjoyable. Among those who participated were Mr. and_Mrs. J._A. Fife, Mr. und Mrs. A. D. Sumner, Mr. and Mrs. J. Pomeroy, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Faremun of New York, Mrs. Hender- son, Mrs. Tracey, the Misscs Sarah and Julia Warner, Miss Wilson, Miss Cox, Miss Anuie Birt, Miss Julia Ray, Mrs. A. Hankin, the Messrs. W. J. Rowlins, Thomas Harrison, J.F. Bissell, . R. Duvis, W. H. Zeitler, J. W. Hodgee, C. A. Randoll, Charles Lennon, Charles Vau Duzen, J. Kelley, and Mr. Goudwin. DUCHARME CLUB. The second hop was given by this Club Wednesdny evening at the Ducharme House, and was much more enjoyable -than the first arty. Among those present were Mr. and Mre. Dacharme, Mr. and Mrs. Pilotte, and Mrs. Swinartin, Mrs. Crampton, Mrs. Wakefield, Miss West, Miss Newman, Miss_Angell, Miss Nelsop, Niss Fitzeerald, Miss Emma Leese, Miss Sherman, Miss Annie Harmon, Mis Howe, Dr. G. A. Curtis, W. . Montgomery, R. Bradford, W. H. Moore, R. Allen, J. Al Black, W. C. Rosie, C. W. Jones, W. Barnctt, L.4. 0. Cote, Ed_Keiioe, James K. Hogan, C. C. ‘Wagner, B. G. Bean, C. H.D. Vallee, H. Esgers, W. Cherrie, W. J. Mills, J. Schnering. The third meeting will be held Wendesdayeven- ing. CLUB NOTES. Prof. Bournique's next reception takes place ‘Wednesday evening. The next party of -the Woodraft Hotel Club will occur Wednesday evening. The next party_of the West Side Reception Club occurs Monday evening. Tuesday evening the Old Folks' Club give a party at Mastine’s North-Side Academy. The Cinders give their next party Friday evening at Martiue’s North-Side Acadeiny. The Blue Danube Club. will give a select party Wednesday evening at No. 786 West Luke street. The annaal ball of St. George's Society will occur Thursday evening, Feb. 1, at the Sherman House. The Unity Church Fraternity social will occur Wednesday evening at Martine's North Side Academy. TheDelecosha Club met last night at the resi- dence of Mrs. P. H. Ptinam, No. 795 West Jack- son street. The La Favorite Assembly will give their next reception Friday evening at Martine’s West Side Academy. The seventh social of the Chicago Command- ery will be held at Martine’s West-Side Hall, Tuesday, at 8§ p. m. The Hesperia Lodge will give their anomal banquet and ball at the Tremont House Tues- day evening, Feb. 20. The Washington Pleasure Club will give its fourth complimentary party at Greenebaum’s Hall Tuesday evening. The next party of The Fun Seckers will be held at the residence of Mr. Charles Woodcock, No. 1174 Prairie avenue. The Surprise Club will give 3 calico Monday evening at the residence of Mrs. Perrionet, 663 West Monroe street- The Accueil Club, of the North Side will hold their third sociable at Lincoln Hall, 965 North Clark street, Friday evening, Feb. 9. ‘The next party of the Vesta Club il be held Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. Adam Hayner, No. 707 West Adams street- An extra party will be given by the Ivanhoe Club Wednesday, Feb. 7, attheresidence of Mr. French, No. 652 West Monroe street. The Forrestville Club will give a ‘*phantom n party au their. ball, corner Vincennes avenue and Forty-fifth street, Tuesday cvening. The next party of tne Ivachoe Clab will be given Thursday evening at the residence of the Stessrs. Gilbert, No. 400 West Jackson street- The Enterprise Pleasure Club will give its twents-second grand_complimentary bali Mon- day evening at Central Hall, corner ‘Wabash av- enue and Twenty-second street. The third rece{nion of the North Chicago Lizht Guards will be held at their hall, 965 aud 967 North Clark etreet, Friday evening, Jan. 26, 1577, The formner rceeptions of this orguniza- tion have been so thorvughly enjosable that comment i3 unnecessary, as they speak for themselves. For satisfactory art; V. S. reasons the Executive Com- mittee of the Farrazut Boat Club has deter- mined that the next dramatic entertainment swill not be given until the wevk after Lent, and that the third cotertainment of the season will take place about the middle of May. It is the determmation If possible to make these the best * dramatics” ever given by the Club. The Benedict Club, onc of the most popular on the South Side, has ivaugurated another se- ries of eatertainments, the second” of which was Fiven Tuesday night. Jereaiter they wili be beld Wednesday cvening of cach week, at- Masonic Hall, corner Indiana avenue and Thlfl?flflrst strcet. A pleasant masquerade at the hall last Thursday evenine was erroneously ascribed to the auspices of this Club, who do not care to ac- cept the credit due clsewhere. WAUKEGAN. A SOCIAL SCBCRB. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. WAGKEGAN, Jan. 20.—The beautiful snow, 8 substance which has brought forth poetry from numerous Writers, has come in an onlimited quantity during the week, and presents not only a beautiful scene, but gives unbounded pleasare 1o the inhabitants. The scene is indeed wintry, but not - altozether cheerless. Fast horses and stylish cutters are being utilized, and the young daily recreate in this manner. - ‘o;ecr: vc:u'i aeo last Monday, Wesley Wickham resolved to act in acrordancewith & Divine com- mand, and asked Miss Alic A. Genung to assist Jum. 'Of coursc the request was reasouable, and Miss Alice readily consented. Now Wesley, being in want of some tinware, decided that their tenth marriage anniversary should beduly celebrated, which fact was made known to his Celatives and friends, and Monday even- jnz in question, despite the - extreme- ly easant . condition of the weather, quite 8 number practically responded, all of whom, by the way, wish to return through TE® TRIBUNE their ks to Mr. Earnest Fenkel and Elmer Blowney for conveying them in 2 sleizh to and from their respective homes, thereby rendering invaluable ~service. house was soon filled and a happy time enjor by all. The worthy couple were constantly on the alert to promote the enjoyment of their guests. The time passed quickly by, and the following were among the number present who went away well pleased and_wishs ing Wesley, hfs wife, and family perpetual pros- gcnty and happiuess: Mr. and Mrs. 8. I. Brade ury, ., E, Partridge, B. G. Blowner, A.C. Beny, G K. Adum, 5. K. Colls, Luke Mekeey John A. A. 0. Furguson, James Rogers, g!‘;i 0. A\Ié? on, Mi e la Amy, hf\m??) H. Bradbury, J. .\!;; Connors, Misses Netlic Montgomery, Bra Dowst, Stella_Wiard, 3Miss Gleaver, Cora True, Nellic’ Berry, Messrs. E.L. ¥enkell, Fred Murray, D. M. Erskine, Jr., Horace Wickham, Henry Dowst, Ed Abbott, S. H. Bradbury, E. W. Genung, Chicago; Eddle Genung, Chicago, and Elmer Blowney. The followiug sent their regrets: Mr. and Mrs. H.W. AMitchell, Mr. and Mrs. George Furguson, J. A. Van Duzer, Chicsgo, Mr. and Mrs. W. i Genung, J. F. Clark, Dr. D. T. Morgan, the Rev. Samuel Hair, Mrs. Elisha_Genung, Alice A. Genung, George E. Sickley, D. 1L Bradbury, Ida and Lillie Edwaras, Mr. aud Mrs. C. F. Whard, Mamic and Hattle Péarce. The presents were quite numerous, but as there were few duplicates all will be utilized. And bere's another. Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Wa- trous desiredto see their friends, and Wedues- day evening being quite pleasant, they were de- lighted by their presence inlargenumbers. Tha guests were all old citizens, which fact served somewhat to make it appear like a reunion; but, * call it what you will, the evening was pleasantly spent in social games, ete. The following pec= sons were present: Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Joues, A. T. Spencer, W. B. Dodge, George §. Wheel- er, Hiram Wheeler, Dr. Shueart, A. C. Bow- er, C. R. Stecle, Dr. V. C. Price, L. Hinkston, ‘]JjeR. L’}’x:}r E, sé !I;. n:vlm:‘mm, W. H. Ellis, nnis S. 8. Greenle s > of our "Isubémnmxs." BTG (eW o everal parties of young folks have taken advantage of the sleeghini. Wednesday the crowd that went_out to Mother Rudd's started about half-past 7amid the loudest enthusiusma SUBURBAN. HYDE PARK. The Kenwood Clup met at the residence o¥ J. W. Oakley, on Drexel boulevard and Forty- seventh street, Thursday evening. The sleigh- ing on tne boulevards and avenues of Hyde Park was in splendid condition, and a large number of cutters were out bringing the gnests to their pleasant meeting place. ‘The music was furnished by the Favoritcorchestra. Cards helped to form part of the amusement of the evening, and supper was served at 10:30. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Long, Mr. and Mrs. John P. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Ackerman, Mr. aod Mrs. James Smale, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Russel!, Mr. and Mrs. Thrall, Mr. and Mrs. Adams, Miss Fida Lewis of Milwaukee, Miss Gertie Ackerman of Brooklyn, Miss May Oakley, Miss Irenc Wal- dron, Miss Wraith, Miss Springer, Miss Josie Barker, Miss Paterson, Miss May Remmer, Miss Bertba Oakley, Miss Annie Oaklcy, Miss Heid- enheimer, Messrs. S. A. Shepherd, J. T. Molin- g:lmx,h B‘e‘njfim)llndb;omdu%x,dhm%k Barker, Mr. arsh, C. B. McDol udge Van Hi; S. Thrsll) and 8. Olsen. = Higeioy Gl gmisD GHGRaTHG, uite a successful surprise party came off Wednesdoy evening at the mlflg’::c’;)! Col. W. H. Raynor, at Grand Crossing. The popular Zentleman was kept completely in the dark as to what was going on until his ample parlors were well filled with the unbidden guests, and he was not tully aware of the whole Scheme un~ til the lively dance-music, which the revelers had brought with thern, revealed to him the ob- ject of the visit. The affair passed off in good style, and wjthout inconvenience, as some of the younger members of the family had been let into the secret early in the evening. The par- lors were were given up to the elders, who en- joyed themselves in conversation, whist, and cribbage, while the juveniles took posses- sion_of the dining-hall, which was devoted to dancing. Amoung those present were Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hendricks, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bristol, Mr. and Mrs. C, M. McDowell, Mr.and Mrs. Charles Wilson, Misses 1da Hay, Luella Lawton, Magwie Johuson. Mary Raynor, Magrie Nolan, Luelia Merrill, Sue Simons, Hat- tie Darling, Katie Raynor, Hattle Wilson, und Messts. M. M. Wiiliams, Johu Heuderson, George Hendrlcke, M. C. Miseier, John Nulau, Frank Hawuv J. Burgess, Charles and Thotuas JR‘lynar, C. Wilts, Jobn Willinmson, aud Arthur ones. Ald. Georze E. White, zo; Matilda Wick- HINSDALE. Mr. 0. J. Stough gave his annual masquerade at his residence ot Hiustale, Friday evening. Almost everybody in the town, and a number from Chicago, were present, amoug them Mr. and Mrs. Witliam Robbios, .Mr. and Mrs. C. 1L Hudson, Mr. and Mrs. ¥. Doolittle, Mr. and Ars. H. S, Estabrook, Mr. and Mrs. E, P. Hinds, Mr. and Mrs. R. A, Childs, Mr. and_Mrs. D. A Courter, Mr. and Mrs. Clarles Fox, Mr. and Mrs. H. Fox, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ford, Mr. and Mrs, H, L. Tubbs, Mr. and Mrs. Willin Mayd- well, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Warren, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. Keeler, Mr. and Mrs, E. C. Lawrence, Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Nottingham, Mr. and Mrs. Joel Tillany, Mr. and Mrs. A. Ayers, It A, B P Park, Mr. snd re; G. T. Bedford, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Donohue, Miss Belle_ Robbins, Bessie Doolittle, Nellia Crocker, Gertic Estabrook, Mionie Hinds, Grace Parker, Ida Perry, M. E. Blood, Amy Slocum, Jennie Pearsall, Fanoy Maydwell, Lizzie Maydweil, Addic O'Hara, Annie Ford, Georgie Blodzett, Alice Notungham, Fraok Tiffauy, Lulu Ayers, Cora Bedford, Belle Hannah, Mary Hannau, | Mattie Stough, Lillic _ Walker, Helen Lester, Ella - Warren, E. Roth, Miss Eddy, May 3 Mrs. _ Buckmaster, and Mrs. Charles Clark, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Haunah, Mr. and Mrs. F. Richie, Mr. and Mrs. 8. E. Wood, Mr. aud Mrs. 1. W. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. T. 8. Rogers, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. Stough, Mr. and Mrs. Brideman; Messrs, L. Coffeen, T . Goodman, A. Blaney, J. G. Oliver, Willlam Hall, John Sweetland, George Robbins, Charles Warren, H. D. Crocker, Charles Hinds, Willlaz. Jeffrey, James Blood, H. 5. Loomis, H. A. Pear- sall, & Baner, A. Blood, Charles Hali, J. M. Whitehead, N. Clars, Charles Hudson, Samuel Porker, James Courter, H. Maydweil, Mcar- thur, J. Butler, 8. B. Blodgeit, C. Bedford, Frauk Stough. MAYWOOD. The Nonesuch Club met at the residence of Mr. John Guilford Thursday evening. Not- ‘ithstanding the difficulty of getting through the snow, a large number were present. ng to the moving to the d‘ of the President, Mr. James Stimpson, the Club found - themselves without a President. Prof. A. A. Robinson was nomivated for the position, and unanimous- Iy clected. The business matters having becn transacted, attention was directed to the ltera- ry exercises. A floe programme Lad been pre- pared, and nione failed to_carry out the part as- signed them. ** Grandfather’s Farm,” a song and chorus, was a\lminhl{ rendered - by Misses Kinne and_ Nichols and Messrs. Guilford and McEvoy. The charade * Antidote was given, and the performers dispiayed fine appreclation of their parts. A recitation by Mr. Eastman elicited hearty applause. The gem of the even- ing, however, was u_recitation, in_costume, by Prof. Robinson. Among those present were Gen. W. S. omith and wife, the Hon. Z. Eact- man and wife, Mrs. W. B. Hosford, Mr. and Xra. Guilford, Miss Annic Kinne, Miss Dora Wood- ruff, Miss Luey Nichols, Miss D'Esaug, Miss Waldo, Prof. Robinson, Dr. Hale Bliss, Mesars. Kinne, Youg, Donaldson, Easunan, McEvoy, Barney, and others. ALEXIS. WEO MASHED HOM! To the Editor af The Tribune. MEeNDOTA, Il Jan. 19.—Iu an editorial tote of your issue of the I3th inst. reference is made to the announcement thaz ihe Grand Duke - Alexis I3 on his way to this country. Your hu- morous remarks as to the eficet this ennounce~ ment will have on the young women of the coun- try were undoubtedly read wich a smile of ap- proval. The note then concludes with the state- ment that among the many inteliectual and beautiful women who endeavored to capture the noble Duke on the ocension of his first visit none were 50 successful as a certain Kansas girk. This, as you say, was humiliating,—humiliating of course to the spirituelle belles of our Eastern. citles,—but it was to u certain exient truce The Kansas girl in question was Miss Sallie Shannon, the youngest daugh- ter of ex-Gov. Shanmop, of Kunsas, unquestionably one of the handsomest young women in Amerjca. Your correspondent, who is well informed 2s to the circumstances of tne meeting of the Duke with Miss Shannon, will not o so far as to say that the Prince was actually captivated, but ‘he certainly took ad- vantage of every opportunity he had of show- ing the young lady very marked attention. They met first at o buffalo-bunt on the Kansas prairies, and afterwards at the ball in St. Louls given in honor of the Duke. *Far from being humiliating in the (humorous) sense which you wish to convey, hB his marked preference to iss Shannon the Duke simply showed that be ‘Was a connoisseur of beauty in woman. Let me 24d in conclusion that Miss Shaases.