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FageY, ool Yauea T THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. FEBRUARY 25, 1877—SIXTEEN PAGES' 9 _THE WORLD. Depression in Business and Dullness in Society. Loving Souls Who Will Per- sist in Linking Their Fates. 4 Few Club Parties and a Multi- tude of Surprises—Sub- vrban Sports. The Ever-Popular Polonaise Tarns Up as the “ Geraldine "-Cardinal Red to Be a Conspicnous Feature of Spring Toilets. Organdies, Percales, and Lawns Again Pro- nounced the Mode. The Parisian State Balls Afflicted with a Political Epidemic. Jow French Factions Avoid Each Otker at the Opera—-Spring Pabrics in Charming. Col- ors and Varions Combinations. CHICAGO. A MELANCHOLY SEASON. Besond a few weddings, and the celebration 4 the snniversaries of former nuptisl contracts, rith here and there a club party, society seems 2 have sbandoned its sphere and gone into gourning for its &ins. But even the Lenten sesson cannot entirely kill the matrimonial as- pirstions of the younger sinner, or perhaps they eonsider the bonds they assumed sufficient pen- ace for the evil-they have donme; anyway quiet weddings past and more to follow indicate that sincere repentance can be found when banted in couples, as well as by the solitary sin- per who seeks his or her closet in the agony of tortored conscience. Itis not improbable that the season is defunct. it takes an area of extremely low thermometer to awaken society 0 renewed cfforts after its forty days and forty nights of devotion, and the early spring pomised by the lame and impotent old age of the winter will fall like a gentle but suffocating blanket upon further sodal endeavor. The winter has not been es- pecially sctive. Simms of hard times bave cutched good intentions by the throat, and there nas been 8 marked scarcity of the crushes and grand entcrtainments of former years. Here and there one has come to the surface as fingentle reminder of dutics meglected and chances foregone, but the socisl world has look- «d co with regretful face, and mournfully sigh- edits fnability to cope with more auspicious seasons; Jooking smiling down from happier times. There has been a disposition to make weddings quieter. The result is en absence of the grand and merry feasts that used to wel- come the bridegrooms, and a growth of club en- tertafnments. Houses formerly known for their blaze of revelrs have been dark and quiet under the sumbre clouds that bang hearily over them, and their windows are shadowed and gloomy. A dity’s prosperity is determinable more from fts social lite from ‘the market reports of its journals, and the plan of giving to the out- side world 2 history of a social season in serial publications affords & better insight into the business astivity ot that city than all the col- amus the reads hard of a commercial writercan indite. For to the markct reporter but a small element of a city's business is exposed, while to the soziety scribe it is all laid bare. Andhe who this winter has sailed pleasantly through the seas of silk and billows of lace that THE TRIBUNE might know the news from even the mtermost of society’s ports, sits him down now 10 the unpleasant” but obaurate result of his wanderings, a not _altogether profitable winter. The financial breezes, the trade winds, soto describe them, have not been auspicious. and, afier the custom of the world, the heavier bar- den of the disaster fell upon those less responsi- beforits cause. Itis difficult to cducate the blooming element to an abiding faith in the played by the bank account. Tothat clenient tie sordid greenback is like the gentle manna that falleth when the feitiiful pray _for it, and wien it cometh not, it is through the noregen- eracy of the greenback and not the weakness of e fovoker. .~ And so the dullness of trade has brought tribulation to the dawe and demoiselle, whomiss sedly the muainspring of their soeial g:(anusncc‘ and ygo into Lent with tearful re- ction that their society sins have been more of omission than commission, and that bank as- counts are literally but hollow mockeries. A few of the clubs adbere still to the carlier mogrammes which did not contemplate the #eson'of abstinence, and reports show still fome activity in this branck.” Avnouncements o even further efforts will tend to assnage the grief of those who mourn the departed glories al the big parties, and will serve to let the sea- 0n out gently and crown the corpse with a few fowers, Several «nzazements are also noted, 20d the weddings unyiously looked for. So thereis not an utter dearth of amusements, tough their pancity 15 a fanereal reminder of ‘what ought to have veen. MATRIMONIAL. BROOKS—GREGORY. ‘Wednesday évening occurred the wedding of Miss Clzra M. Gregory and Mr. Henry 8. Brooks, tthe residence of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. J. A, Main, No. 1063 West Jackson strect. Bishop ey performed the ceremony accordiug to the rites of the Reformed Episcopal Churci. The bride and groom were attended by Miss _Ea_fie!. Love and Mr. W. T. Main, the ushers being Messrs. W. F. Smith and A E. Clark. The bride was attired in a rich pearl-colored ik, ala Princesse, and grarnished with natural fowers. The long bridal veil was suspended $:x=.{|lily from a wreath of smilax and japonica, e customary orzuge-blossoms being dispensed vith. B&I:mn ;,;ZM ’f,‘};‘fi diamond ornaments. ; v e - wore a pearl- wlored ilk of two afwf;f“v'mb mr!anpd?ol ?&n&! fowers. Roman gold aad pearl orna- 3irs. J. A, Aain, aunt of the bride,was attired B3 handéome cottame of seal-brown velvet and g}- With point-lace trimmings; cut cameos and man gé)ld jewelry. s - rezory, mother of the bride, heavy black evos grain’silk; jet ornaments. Among cthers present were: Mr. and Mrs. Talcot and Mre. J. W.'Ellinwood, Mr. and Mrs. F erman, Mr. and Mra. S. N. Brooks, Mr. aud Edward Stone, Mr. aud Mrs. R. Love, Mr. xd Mrs. L. J. Sawyer, Columbus, Wis., Mr. e George T. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. 2ser. Mr. and Ars, A. H. Darrow, Mr. and e el S S 8. ey, "\ AN K Sl el L e e 1. Smi rs. Brooks, mother of ons, Miss Valker, 3 gnes s"‘"‘,mi‘g‘ n-"\‘l'inrx:xl’e G‘reen. Miss = Bickford, Miss Neili Javey, Mics L. Smidl, Miss Nettie Stone, Mis Lo Fraser, 3fiss C. Belle Jansen, Miss Kittle fe0re, Miss Jennie Stapley, Miss Lizae Wes- §% Mesers. Pred Main, E. W. Gregory, Charles Ypomith, C. R. Clark, Fred Dennis, Eusene ‘7"-‘9‘"‘; Norman Fraser, Jobr T. Hoyne, %,’;’-' orthington, Harley Green. Edward Heug: ) J. R Pavson, Jr., G. A. Payson, Her- homie ™ o uleh"tri.ennd Mrs. Brooks' \!'iil{ge ‘éfi West Washingion stroets " L SILVER WEDDING. mfr-ml_xmur. Mallory celebrated their e wedding Taursday evening at_their resi- dmmn No. 1531 Prairic_avenne.. The parlors s dec with flowers, smilax, etc., and A:'ne discoursed choive music. T g_nzt.hu:usxs were the Rev. and Mrs. l‘..l‘l_fll'npson, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Skeil, Mr. Justin'Loomis, Mr, and Mrs. W. W. < Mr. and Nirs. F.'T. Croxton, Mr. snd > ortimer Holmes nee Humphrey, Mrs. H. lodstt of Laporte, Ind., Alr. sad Mrs. lory, Mr. and Mrz. John Wood, Mr. R. B. De Youne, Mr. and Mrs. James Mz, and Mrs. D.C. Leach, Dr. and Mrs. 43 (A FEF, 4 e E!’ 7 g e J. A. Swazey, Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Stone, Mr. and MreE. . Wood, Mr. ard Mys. Sehofield, Mr. and Mrs. Danie]l Lord, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Stowell nee Hamilton, Mr. and Mrs. H. H, Cool- e, Afr. and Mre. J. L. High, Mr.and Mrs. D). Sibiey, Mrs. A. C. Willis, Mrs. J. E. Rowe, Mr. and Mrs. 8. K. Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Start, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Pierce. Mr. and Mrs. Wilsom, Mr. C. A. zner, Mr. D. L. Boone, Mr. t, . and Mrs. Dempster, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Lord, Mr. Annin; Miss Fannie Boone, Miss Hattic Fitch, Miss Ettie Burrows, Miss Jennie Sweeney of Ohio, Miss Covert, Miss Annie Burrows, Miss Annin, Miss lezler“' , !flvls Alice Plummer; Messrs. W. 8. Bristol, F. W. Fowler. J. H. Whalen, Al Howe of Buchan- an, Mich., C. Batker of South Bend, N. J. Mes- sioger, J. G. Sherman, Charles Mallory, John Stevens, Will Barrows, Master Fred Mallory. UTILE DULCT, Saturday evening of last weck this Club met atthe residence of Mrs. G. B. Marsh, No. 906 Indiasa avenue. This was the twenty-filfth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs, Marsh, and the Club took ocearion to present, through Miss Carrie Ryder, 2 set of Shakspeare’s works to Mrs. Marsh. The programme of the evening was as follow: ) Daet...cueiionasaios. esesnseseseanstanen 2Miss Heltz and Ar. Asa. Reading—*‘Cats™, .. Afr. Mitchell. Instrumental Musjc... . Alizs Lafayette. Reading—**How Alr. Coville Connted the Shingles "™ and **Mr. Coville's Easy Chair"........ Mr. J. F. Edmonds. Charade— ‘Refinement™ ...... ... Miss Lafayette, Miss t;'(,mll ich, Mr. ri Tableanx .. o CRYSTAL WEDDING. Among the events.of the weck was the crys- 1al wedding of Mr. and. Mrs. J. . Fellows, No. 3807 Southwestern avenue. ~ At abont 9 o'clock p. m. they were agrecably surprised by the as- sembling at their residence of numerous friends laden with offerings typical of the fifteenth an- piversary’ of a fruitful wedded life. Aftera seasonof enjoyment thecompany departed, bear- ing with them the grateful ackmowedgments of the happy couple. Amonz the participants were the. Bev. Mr.and Mrs. R. D. Sheppard, Alr. and Mrs. Charles Procter, Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Wager, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Evavs, Mr. and Mrs. Burg, hir. and Mrs. Frank Sharp, Mr. and 3rs. J. 3 Matlack, Mr. and_Mrs. C. . Howe. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Adams, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fuller, Mrs. William Barnes, Mrs. Drake; Mrs. E. Peters and Miss E. J. Lytle, Arlington Heights; Mrs. Dr. Hourone, Miss Annie Mathews, Miss Jennie Proctor, Mr. Heury Mathews. & AARKIAGE OF A SENATOR’S DAUGHTER. The Alexandria (Va.) Gazelte of the 9th inst. says: ‘* The nuptials of Miss Kate M. Withers, daughter of the Virginia United States Senator, 2nd Mr. Woodville Smith, of Lynchbure, were cclebrated last night at St. Paul’s Church. The affair had long been the stbject of talk, and the cherch was crowded trom eallery to floor with the elite of the city. A space only was reservea in the front portion, near the cabinet, for the {riends and relations of the contnwtin% parties. Outside a large crowd gathered. At 8 o'clock the strains of Mendeissoun's grand march filled the church, and every eye was turned to the aoor. The eight ushers formed a line on either side of the aisle. They were Messrs. A, Bryan, L. Stabler, C. W, Ashby, A. E. Slaymaker, A. Howison, F. Prestman, and F. F. Marbury, of this city. Ina few moments the bridal cortegze entered. The train and attendants were preceded by lit- tle Jeannie Carter, escorted Ly Master ‘John Goggin, of Lynchburz—a bridal pair themselves | in miniature, who carried the bride’s bouguet. and admirably sct off, by their juvenility, the blooming maidenhood that swept bebind them. The bridal party consisted of the bride, .Miss Kate M. Withefs, leaning on her father’s arm, and dressed in crepe merette and satin, Leavily trimmed with woite sillk_fringe, wax orange- blossoms, and jewelry; the cruom, Mr. Wood- ville Smith, escorting Mrs. Withers. Miss Ella Withers, sister of ihe bride, white_ tarlatan and satin, trimmed with lilies of the valley aud lace; Miss Mary French, Alexandria, net and satin, elaborately trimmed with flowers; Miss Bessie Falls, Alexandria. tarlatan and satin, with bya- cinthflower trummings: Mis: 1lic Holt, Lynch- burg, tarlatan and satin; Miss Lizzic Cator, Baitimore, net_oversilk, flower trimmings} Miss Naonie Blackford. Lynchburg, tarlatan and flowers; Mwss Katie Freoch, Alexan- dria, net and satin; Miss Carric Pauld- ing, Washington, tarlatan and silk: Miss Willie Withers, silk grepsdive, tulle, and lace. Groomsmen: Gen. Holmes Smith and Charlie Heal, of Lynchburg; Mr. J. Tought. of Baltimore; James Booker, Jr., of Lyncabure: E. F. Witmer, Jr., of Alexandria; Arthur Gregory, of Alexandria; and Walter Biggers, Samuel Smith, and Ridgway Holt, of Lynch- burg. The atiendants advanced up the side aisles, and the bride, the zroom, and the parcots of the former up the middle aisle,—all meeting at the chaucel-rail, and forming there 2 most beautiful tableau. Then, amid breathless si- lence, the Rev. Dr. Norton performed the im- pressive cercmony of the Episcopai Church that made the twain oune. The responses of the bride were remarkabiy clear and articulate, and were distinctly audible throughout the chureh. After the marrizec the party returged to the residence of Senator Withers, where, with a few invited guests, tue evening passed_pleasantly by. Among those present were Represcmta- tives Goode, Douslas, aud Cabell. At2 a. m. the happy couple took the train en route South on a bridal tour.” IN GENERAL. 3. F. F. DRAMATIC CLUB. The J. F. F. Dramatic Clubagain comes before the public on the staze. As asual the perform- ance will be at the Ellis Avenue Music Hall, and on Thursday evening, in the drama of *‘Above the Clonds.” The playis said to be of a very good order, and the cast of characters is well arranged as follows: #lip Ringod, by E. C. Overman; Aljred Thorpe, B. C. Pearson; Amos Gaylord, M. C. Giltett; Zitus Turtle. C. H. Ward; Curtis Chipmax, F. H. Frear; Nat Nay- lor, W. D. Clurgman; Grace Inga’s, Miss Minnie Vail; Hester Thorne, Miss Mamie Wheeler; Susan Gaylord, Miss Mattie Wren; Lucretia Gerrish, Miss' Belle Hall. There will probably be a joint reception of the J. F. F. and the Ivy Dramatic Clubs in a few weeks. SCRPRISE PARTIES. A surprise party was tendered Mr. William Robinson at his residence, No. 837 West YAdams street, by a number of Lis fricads, Feb. 23 Among those pres ent were the Misses Ida E. Smith, Kate Cooper, Emma Garret, Blan Dorland, Addie Bostock, Frankie and Annie Bosley, Nellie Smita. Dora Shiclds, Hattie Kinz, Miss Aiken, Jennie Gilbert, Fauuy Carson, Etta Booth, Louise_Burkitt, Helen Robinson, Sadie Coleman, and Messrs. Clarenze Smith, Thomus and Charles Sweet, Frank Cooper, Fred Powell, William Burtiss, Williin Knock, Harry Moyer, Ed Brewster, John Robinson, Charles Gray, Mr, Meteals, William Lane, Jobu Dunklee, and mauy others. Thursday evening about forty young people surprised Walter Finrey at his home, 225 Park avenue. Music and dancing formed the enjoy- ment of the evening. _Atong those presen: were the Miszes Dean, Kirk, Crane, Lewis, Nel- lie Kimball, Russ, Dorr, Bauvks, 3wra Kimball, Jameson, Marble, Myers, Farr, Isham, Brool Barnard, Thomas, Mrs. Van Voorhis: Messi Dean, Lewis, Bradley, Hincheliile, Coller, A. Kerley, Bradford, Payson, Warner, and others. A number of ladies ana gents_rendezvoused at the bouse of Mr. Talwagze, No. 1575 Dear- born street, Tuesday evening, and proceeded from there to the residence of drs. Carlson to surprise her daughter, Miss Lena Carlson. ‘Among those present were Mr: and_Mrs. Russ, Mr. and Mrs. Talmage, Mr. and Mrs. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. Bee, Mr. and Mrs. Guild, Misses Iverson, Decker. Quine, Gammle, Williamson, Cushing, Stewart. Perkins; Messts. Cook, Stewart, Watt, Begy, Sargent, Le Marssou, Edersol, and several others. _ Mr.and Mrs. J. K. Thompson, of No. G50 West Adams street, on returning home from a visit Friday evening, were surprised tofind their residence in_the possession of about fifty Phantoms, who brougiit an abundant supply of yrovisions and music, with the intention of hav- {og a good time, and it is needless to say they ere not disappointed. _Among those preseat were Mr. and Mrs. N. 8. McLean, Mr. and_Mrs. George . Bobanon, Mr. and Mrs. H. Ranm, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wilson, Mrs. G. D. Brownell, Alr. and Mrs. J. K. Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Twitty, Miss Lou Chandler, Miss Emma Bohanon, Miss Grace McDaren, Miss Mattic Thompson, Miss Theo Campbell, Miss Eva Griffio, Miss Ells M. Twit- 1\',.\&55 Stell Twitty, Messrs, J. 8. Wheeler, Charies Taylor, Thomas Sutton, Duane Arm- strong, R.° J. Rawlings, Chbester Broomell, B T.S. A.,J. E_Thompson, Art Georze G. Barrows, A. D. McLean, C. H. Bohanon, A. L. Thompson, and others. st enjoyable parties of the sea One of the most ezjoyable p: - son was held at the residence of J. B. Scott, 1482 Dearborn street, Friday evening. It grasa farewell party tendered to Miss Emma Murphy ‘previous to her departure for her home in JTowa. About fifteen couples were present, and all ap- ed to be bLighly pleased, which is due to the untiring efforts of the host and hostess. Dano- ing was the order of the eveniug. Among those present were Miss Jeunie Covert, Jennie Swa- 1ney, Al Peal, Emma Murphy, of Dabucne. Ja. Mettic Abbott, Kate Walters, Misses Jones, Guoning, Wetherell, Jones, Frisbie, Bromley, and Messrs. White, Jackson, Young, Dayis, Murphs, Melutyre, CGhurch, Backus, Cobb, Mc- Donald, Trewmnans, of Aurora, lil, Wenchell, and Buchanan, THE OCCIDENTAL. The Occidental Literary Society give their fourth entertainment at ‘the residence of Mr. O. G. Gibbs, No. 1039 West Jackson street, Fri- day evening. Question for debate: Iemlmd‘ ‘That the right of franchise be given to women.” LUNCH PARAY. Mr. and 3rs. J. H. Little, 625 Fulton street, gave alunch party to a few of thoir old time friends Thursday evening. Amonz those pres- ent were Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Goodman, Mayor Eeath, Mr. and Mrs. Edward Valentine, Jr. and Mrs. D, W. Cobb, M, and Mrs, E. D. L. Sweet, Mr. aud Mrs. 8. A. Scriber, Mr. and Mrs. L. McWillinms, Mr. and Mrs, Charles E. Crandall, Mrs. Charles A. Reno, Mr. and Airs. 1. B. Greer, Dr. Little, Mr. Mason. PURDM. Jonathan Lodge, 130, 1. O. B. B,, give a grand Purim ball at Klarc’s Hall, 70 North Clark street, Tuesday evening. PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. George H. Taylor, nee Mix, will be *“at home ** Thursdays in Sfarb, at 503 North Lasalle street. Miss Ellie Patterson, who has been visiting friends in Keokuk, In., for some weeks past, has returned home. Mrs. W. C. Foster and her daughter, Mrs. Samuel T. Smith, of Buffalo, Y., are visiting relatives at No. 761 West Jackson street. Mrs. H, Barger, Mrs. S._Billings, of Chicazo, Mrs. F. B. Caldwell, and Miss E. Stuart, of De- catur, are the guests of Mrs. Louis McCall, 520 West'End place, St. Louls. CLUB GOSSIP. BON AMI CLUB. ‘The above-named organization gave another very pleasant party Tuesday cvening, at the spacious residence of Mr. and Mrs. Thaddeus Dean, No. 547 West Monroe street. The attendance was the largest this season, and the evening passed in a very delightful man- mer. It being a ‘calico” party, patarally cnongh that article was very conspicuous; in some cases the dresses were artistically made und trimmed, in all cases novel, cheerful, and 83y ‘The most striking costumes were those worn byMr. and Mrs. William C. Ives, and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Hale. The first part of the evening was devoted to literary exercises. Mrs. Mark Sherwood recited *Over the Hills to the Poor- house.” Mrs. 8. H. Crane and Mrs. L. M. Bush- neltread ‘“The House that Jack Built,” {n man- ner and costume of the ancient and modern school-girl. The contrast was striking and amusinz. Gen. Stiles recited * The Sermon of an Igznorant Preacher.” The hostess, Mrs. Thaddeus Dean, recited *The Lost Heir,” and after much lamentation espied that *purty child,” secured a good hold of his “beauti- ful red hair,” and brought hLim home to his “Poor mother.” After many urgent requests, the host, Mr. T. Dean, recited **The Burial of Sir John Moore.” At various times during the evening Mre. Han- cock added to the entertainment by her fine singing, Dancing followed until about mid- night, when Le Petre played the mcreh, and the compsauy adjourncd to the dining-room, where 2 bountiful repast was served by Eck- ‘hardt. About thirty-five couples were present. Among them were the Rev.and Mrs. Vande- vere. Gen. Stiles, Mrs. Hancock, Mr. and the Misses Spencer, Mr. and Mrs. Flower, Miss Lucy Bull, Mr. Campbell, Mr. and Mrs. Chester Blackman, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Bradley, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bush- nell, Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Camp, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Coliins, Mr. and Mrs-S. H. Crane, Mr. and Mrs. T. Dean, Mr. aud Mrs. C. S. Hale, Mr. and Mrs. J. §. Hall, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Heifron, Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Homer, Mr. Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Krog, Mr. L. Loyd, Mr. and Mrs. §. H. McCrea, Mr. E. G. Mason, Mr. and rs. Johu Marder, AIr. and Mrs. J. H. Nolan, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Plumer, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Redfleld, Mr. and Mrs. ML Sberwood, Mr. and Mrs. W. Talbot, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Tolman, Mr. and Mrs. E. Valeo- tine, Mr. and Mrs. T. Walkup, Mr. and Mrs, T. Wells, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Ives, Mrs. Corse. QUEER CLUB. The members of the Queer Club met Wednes- day evening at the residence of J. Catlin, cor- ner of Wood and Mouroe streets. The atiend- ance was very fair, and the evening proved one of the most pleasant of the season. The music was provided by Fitzeerald’s orchestra, and dancing was only interrupted by supper served about 10 o’clock. Among those present were Mr. aud Mrs. A. G. Butler, Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Foster, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Crosby, Mr. and Mrs. W. ¥. Pieronuett, Mr. and Mrs. P. &. Siokey, Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Tolman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Plummer, Mr. sud Mrs, C. E. Hill, Mr. and Mrs.. O. Corbett, Mr. aad Mrs. Bradley, Mr. and . Crane, Mr. and Mrs. George Martin, Miss Crosby, Miss Tattle, Miss Rhoe Sercombe, Miss Lucy Ball, Mr. C. R. Clark, Mr. E. K. Gordon. TUE IVY SOCIAL CLUB gave another of their delightful parties at Avenue Hall, No. 159 Twenty-second street, on the 17th inst., and was highly satisfactory to the managewment, it being the larzest and inost successful of the series. Fitzgerald’s orchestra furnished ‘the music, and at half-past 8 fully cighty ladies, with their attendauts, tiled into the lall, and \vere soon engaged in dancing. The Club gives its next regular soiree Satur- day eveninz, March 3. Among the many present were Mr. and Mrs. Holden, Mr. and Mrs. H. Plattoer, Mr. and Mrs. J. Bee, Mr. and Mrs. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. A, K. Breese, Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Farrar, Mr. and Mrs. E. D._ Petrie, Miss MWillard, Miss the ~ Misses Fox, Miss _Llvison, Quine. Messrs. Bell, F. Willard, Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Holiey, Mr. and Mrs. V. Eckart, Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler, Mr. P. P. Foskett and dsughter. L. Martin and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. B . Grif- iths, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Guild, Miss Belle Pence, Sadie and Neliie Howe, lda Decker, Auyriec Marey, Mary Declier, Kittie Bisbey, Mrs. Brooks, H. 'T. Jacobs, J. Lorimer, E. Le Mas- son, J. Holmes, J. Hisgen, Misscs Stewart, Welch, Wilson, Le Bron, and Stewart. ;i TESPERIA LODGZ. The anouul reception of this lodge was given at-the Tremont House Wednesday evening. About 300 were present, who thronged the large parlors avd the dining-hall, which bad been turned into a ball-room for the occasion. At 11:30 o’clock supper was served in the ladies’ ordiary, a sumptuous bill of fare being provided by th:e hotel. Tt was about 2 o’clock when the entértainment was at an end. Dane- ing was of course the Jeading feature. THE FORRESTVILLE CLUB g‘fe one of their pleasant parties at their hall csday eceuing. A good time ws enjoyed ?’y all present, among whom were Mr. and 3rs. J. M. Spooner. Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. R. 8. Clark, Mr. aud Mrs. R. Thacker, Mrs. Hurlbut, Mrs. Carter, Miss May Ruger, Miss Nellie Wren, Miss Eloisc Sunderland, the Misses Fry, Miss Wood, Miss Clark, the Misses Hud- son, Miss Nellic Melcher, Miss_Carter, Miss Mills, Miss Childs, Miss Moyer, Miss Haskell, Miss Moazlton, Messrs. J. B. Tower, Will Bser, Fry, Horace Madden, John Murray, Tingre, Irving, Coue, Bensley, Dr. Wood, and W. H. Vreeland. ITALIAN CLUB, The usual weekly mecting of the above Club was held at their rooms, Nos. 16 and 18 Adams street. Arter the usual business was gone over next proceeded with the rehearsal of the follow- ing plays, “Time Tries All” and **A Curions Case.” Members present, Miss Goodrich, Miss Pattle, and Mrs.” Weddell: Messrs. Rawley, Bowman, Greenwald, Childs, Abbott, Pottle, Cosser, Architate, 8r., and Architate, Jr. The next meeting of the Club_will be held at the residence of Mr. Pottle, No. 33y Park avenue, by special invitatign. 1N BRIEF. ‘The last of the Clifton House rezeptions Tues- day, evening was well attended. Thaelast of the serics of sociables given by Oriental Consistory occurred Thursday evening, and was as successful as any of its predecessors. The Nameless Club gave a very pleasant party Friday evening of last weck at Martine's West 8ide Academy. The next and last party will be given Friday evening of this week, and will be strictly informal. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Prof. Bournique will give a German March 7. ‘The fdle Hour Club meet Wednesday even- ing at St. Caroline’s Court Hotel. ‘The South End Club give one ofetheir pleas- ant parties at their hall, No. 789 Cottage Grove avenue, Wednesday evening. The North Chicago Lizht Guards will give the fourth reception at” their hall, Nos. £35 and 967 North Clark street, Friday. The Vesta Club will be entertained Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr.and Mrs. Charles Hutchinson, No. 165 Warren avenue. “The next party of the Queer Club will be held ‘Wednesday evening, March G, at the residence of A. E. Clark, Esq., No. 188 Warren avenue. The Surndise Clob will give the last of @ scries of parties Wednesday eveninfi. at the resi- dence of Mr. Fred Reed, No. 501 West Adams street. SUBURBAN. OLKLAND. The Oakland Hose Company Wednesday evening had an sonual Teception at the Ellis Avenue Music Hall. The hall was beautifully festooned with flags and the firemen’s trophies, their hats, buckets, Jadders, axes, etc., and the whole most eppropriately trimmed with flowers and vines. The guests of the boys flocked in in great numbers, and soon filled the floor to over- flowing. Dancing was the order of the night, and extended through ecighteen numbers. A supper was served during the evening. During the intermission Capt. Davies was presented with a splendid speaking trumpet. The pre- sentation was also accompanied by a commis- slon as Assistant Fire Marshal. The presenta- tion speech was made by Fire-Marshal Waldron, who was promptly answered by Capt. Davies, who thanked all for thelr good will to him. A soviable was held at”the residence of Mr. St.’ John, on Ellis avenue, Friday evening, whick was intended partially as a reception for the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook, but they not hav- ing returned home from their trip, the people went in anyway and enjored themselves. ‘The Homelike Club social was held at the residence of Mr. Davies, No. 1102 Bowen ave- nue, Monday evening. The Fourth Unitarian Church gayve their monthly social at their hall Wednesddy evening, The entertainment of the evening was preceded by a good supper, which all enjoyed, after which tollowed a goud time and a dance. A most complete and pleasant surprise was | given Mrs. F. Gordon, No. 31 Thirty-cightn street, last Thursday evening in commemora- tion of her birthday, Ly her relations and a few select friends, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. F. Gordon, the Misses Gordon and Messrs. Gor- dou, Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Gordon and dnughter, Mrs, C. C. Berry, son and daughters, Mr. Q. A. Berey, Mr. and Mrs. Willlam Purdy_and the Misses Purdy, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Purdy and Miss Sallie Bardy, Mr. Frink Baker of Cali- fornia, Mr. Johnson, of Waukegan, Mr. P. Dag- &Y, dr’, end Alr. P. Webster. HYDE PARK. The Reapers’ Society, assisted by the Young Men's Association, zave a grand New Englans supper in the basement of the Presbyterian Cburch Thursday evening, which showed the ancient costumes to perfection, and which netted money for a good cause. As is well known, the Presbyterian Church has not been altogether in favorable financial circumstaunces, and the Reap- ers, a society of young ladies, resolved to do what they could to” lighten the expenses of the church through their contributions; hence the supper. This was oneof the old style. The fair daughters of the house administered to the inward wants of man, and were dressed in all sorts of costumes running from 1709 to 1840, The ladies, while waiting on the table, answered to the good old mames of Temperance, Faith, Charity, Jerushs, Jane, Aun, Dorothea, Dolly, and others, but_when out of costume own the names of Miss Mary Barker, Miss Grace Will- iams, Miss Josic Barker, Miss Belle Mctz, Miss May Herron, Miss Mary Williams, Miss Ida Rosing, Miss Lizzie Bruce, Miss Fanny Bennett, Miss May Dow, Miss Minnie Nelson. The zen- tlemen were also dressed in various costumes, and did good service in waiting on the tables. Those takiux part In the service were Frank Bennett, Adamson Newkirk, William Rosing, Felix \Voodard, Star Wood, George Hoyt, Artnur Mitchell, Fred Root. and Fred Bennett. About 275 persons were present. BLUE JSLAND: The sociable of the Universalist Soclety was Jbeld at tne resideace of Maj. Brockway Tues~ day cvening. There was a large attendance, considering the tardy announcement. It was really a sociable “‘sociable.”” Quite an at- tractive programme was presented. A ¢ guess- cake ” was passed, and all who desired had an opportunity of guessing its weight, after de- positing ten cents for the privilege,—the one coming nearcst the weight to have the cake. The guesses ranged all the way from & pound and o half to seven pounds. The most attractive feature of the evening was the voeal music furnished by Messrs. Smith and Hub- bard, of Chicago, who were present as guests of Maj. Brockway. Both are excellent singers, imd we hope to see and hear them again cre ong. MBursday Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Massey gave a select party, incorrectly styled by some * The Invalid Old Maids’ Tea-Party.” "It was given in honor of Misses Susie Rexford and Bessie Huntington. _There were present besides them Mrs. E. L. DeWitt, Fannie Huntington, Cor- nelia Jackson, Frances 0. Day, Mary Massey, and Messrs. Billey Rve and Southerland of Chicago, Frank Silva of_Morzan Park, and Norman Rex- ford., Jr., W. J. Huntington, H. S. Rexford, Jr., and W. E. Dav, of Blue Island, Tea was an- nounced at half after 6, and a few minutes suf- ficed to convince the hungriest as well as the dsintiest of those present that Mrs. Massey had arranged to carry out her part of the pro- gramme to the letter. The evening was spent in temperate dancine, card-playing, and other cqually barmless parlor pastimes. The part; broke up at 11 o’clock, and, if appearances indi- cate nn{uzlnz, all had a good time. The ladies of the Methodist Church had an oyster-supper at their church &nrlom Thursday evening. The cvening was disagreeable out- side, but lively enough within. Their enter- tainments ar¢ always a success. Mrs. Merrils, of Rochester, Wis., has becn visiting her friends in Blue Island the past ten days. glr. H. 8. Rexford, Sr., bas returned from his fiying wisit to Cairo. MATWOOD. Thursday night was rainy and disagreeable. But the Maywoudites are uof casily intimidated, as was proven by the Iarge number present at the regular meeting of the Nonesuch Ciub, at the residence of Miss Josephine De Zeng. The programme for Thursday evening had been very carefully prepared and was fully car- ried out.” The exerciscs were opened by the reading of a Centennial poem by Dr. Bliss. Then followed a number of o cs representing pames of personages, both poctic and_historie. The hits were excellent, and productive of much mirth, especially the one illustrating the word * Longlfellow.” lhen came 8 recitation by Prof. Robinson. B3r. Ar- thur Peabody, of Chicago, being present, favored the Club with one of Hans Breitinan’s hiappy efforts. After music by Mr. and Mrs. Hosford more chardes were given. Refreshments were then served, after which the attentionof the Club was directed to the exhibition of someshadow pictures. Theballad of **Mary Jane,” in the January number of St. Nicho'as, was cdapted for the occasion, and, judging from the enthusiastic receptivn, was a perfect success. Among those present were: The Hon. Z. Eastman and wife, Gen. William Sooy Smith and. wife, Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett, Mr. and Mrs. Guilford, Mr. and Mrs. Hosford, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Mrs. Hotchkiss. Mrs. Do Zeng, Misscs | Hamlin, Holden, Eastman, Mubbell, Nichols, Waldo, Kinne, 2ud Woodruff; Prof. Robinson, Dr. Bliss, Messrs. Easiman, Hotchkiss, Smith, Woodruff, Young, and Peabody. trom Chicago. er. Charles Scribner bas concluded to go est. The little daughter of Mr. Hosford’s whohas been very ill is recovering. Miss Martha Hawmlin bas returned from a visit to Quincy. WINNETRA. During the past week there has been much to Mmpxj‘::hc attention of the ‘people of this sub- urb. esday evening the Literary Society met at the pleasant home of Mr. G. §. Richardson, where a goodly number assembled and spent the evening in an agreeable mauner. The same evening was organized a lodge of Good Tem- plars, beginning with a membership of very re- spectable proportions. Wednesday evening Col. W. O. Lattimore, of Chicago, held a Gospel temperance meetingz in the Congregational Church, which was largely attended, and his earnest and fearless discourse created a strong impression on the mindsof those present. Friduy evening a pleasing entertainment was given for the benefit of the Ladies’ Socicty of the Congregational Church, cousisting of ap- propriate sclections of music and the reading of an ‘original story, entitled ** Aunt Eunice's Story,”” by Mrs. M. W. Tinkham, which was listened to with the greatest interest. ENGLEWOOD. Miss Clara Mack was surprised Friday evening by a phantom party, arrayed in the white and ghostly drapery of sheets and pillow-cases. Among those present were Miss Floreace and Fanny Mack, Clars Brown, Cora and Lizie Hunt. Allic and Mary Donnell, Belie and Mary McEldowney, Lizzie and Clara Budd, Lizzie and Euphemia Drysaale, Grace Wellington, Flora Benton, Theresa Booth, Messrs. Frank Stone, Sam Goss, Ralph Middleton, L. - Hapford, Charles Rawyer, Flint Mills, Ed Gregory, Frank Townsend, George Baker, Charles Taylor, Carter Pierpont, Frank Brown, B. Redfeld, R. galmer, ‘W. Whitnell, W. Baker, F. Mm;k' L. udd. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Thorpe were surprised b; o namber ot friends Friday evening at their resi- dence, corner of School street and Englewood avenue. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Fisher, Mr. and AMrs. T. H. Thorpe, Mrs. Middleton, Mrs. Lavman, Mrs. Davidson from Chicago, Miss Church, Miss Burt, Miss Davidson, Flora{Fisher, Ida Layman, Miss Lizzie Raymond, ((?;nm. Poht‘er Joe Bln!m‘.nl]{ioben de Eldowney, Geol anner, o icago, ant Fhward Layman.. Mr. McEldownes plaved the Yiolin and the company danced to the music. ‘The ladies’ recention of the Scnior Club was well attended Friday evening. Mrs. Dr. Champ- lin gave some fine piano music, and the Misses Smithand W. N. Smith sanz. Among those resent were Dr.and Mrs. Chompliu, Mr. and {rs. J. S. Thompsou, Mr. and Mrs. Chamberlin, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Red- fleld, Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Dunni , Miss Alice Chamberlin, Miss Ida Gregory, l:!gw Misses Me- Cowar, Susic Thompson, Bélle and Hattie Smith, Mrs. Thomas, Capt. A. C. Potter, Joe Blain, Judge Mitchell, W. N. Smith, F. W. Jones, Cal Chamberlin, E. N. Tillotson, A. B. Combg, and Frank Sheflield. Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Thr)mg?xon will give a re- ception at the residence of Mr. Maynard Tues- day evening. NEW YORK. THE POPULAR POLONAISE. Bpectal Correspondence of The Tridune. New York, Feb. 22.—If among the ‘“duall” seasons of fashion thereis one * duller”” or more unproductive of novelty than another, it surely 1s that period which intervenes just at that time when % Wigter lingers in the lap of spring.” Just now we ure in this state of stagnation, for it is too late of course for winter novelties, while spring styles are yet in embryo. Ina'few varticulars, however, the indications, though faint, may be relicd upon. There is not the slightest doubt but that the polonaise will be as popular during the spring as it has becn all the past season. New designs in the cut and trimming of this handsome garment appear constantly, and each new model finds favor. Couspicuous among the latest modifications of the polonaise is an extremely stylish onc known as the Geraldine. This bids fair to be one of our favorite styles during the spring, and, as the necessity for heavy wraps E.zgses away, the Geraldine will in all proba- ility form a prominent item in street cosiumes. Itisof the Princesse shape, and is so long and E‘nu'cfnl, 50 admirably adapted to almost every gure and style, “that it cannot fail to %&:c:x}:e the favorite it deserves to be. s sort of material mav be made up to advantage after this model. A pretty one in process of making for an early spring dress is Of a s0ft dark oray shade known as drdoise, The polonaise which {s but little shorter than the skirt of the dress, is closed up the front withonerow of small blue silk battons. A little distance below the waist is a tasteful bow of blue_ribbon mingled with ribbon the exact shade of the soft light camel’s hair fabric of which the polonaise is made. These bows are placed at regular intervels with three buttous between. * und the bottom of the garment, close to the edge, is a row of finzer- wide braid, silk and wool. This braid is of the delicate ardoise shade, and is prettily wrought with blue floss. The waist portion of the polo- naiseis pleasingly trimmed with this braid, which in front outlines’a very shallow jucket, running to a point under the arm below the waist, an is similarly shapéd in the back. Plain blue silk supplies the siecves, pozket, and 2 narrow bias band and plisse at the neck. The sleeves have at. the wrist two narrow pleatines, one of ardowe, and an _inuer one of silk, headed by a row of the braid. The graceful shape and draping of the polonaise, the_quict_harmony of the sub- dued, but pretty, homclike tints, both aid in maxing of this an exceedingly attractive gar- ment. ~Cardinal red will be a”conspicnous fea- ture of spring toilettes, and will be extensively employed in brightening dresses composed of sombre blues, grays, und browns. The addition of this warm, glowing color_is always a good point, and hence its popularity. A VERY PRETTY SPRING DRESS, to be exhibited at one of the openings early in March, has the skirt of dark-blue faille, ornamented by two moderately-narrow pleated flounces, headed by a bias band. This band is edeed on both sides by a narrow_plisse of car- dinal sill, which after being pleated is cut in points. The effect is extremely pretty. The polonaise is a very charming one, of a design quite novel, but vde sure to *take.”" It 1s very long in front and is draped highat_the sides. This is finished by a knife-pleating with a head- ing such as trims the skirt. The fullnessat the back is disposed in ful drapery and brightened by 8 rather large “bow of cardinal, The sides are cut in lone square tabs, corded with red and orna- mented with buttons and imitation button-holes. The polonaise is of finest camel’s hair, soft and very light. This is a street costume, and may be considered reliable, as it is an importation, and is now serving as 2 model. There are a few spring goods In the shops at present, but tkey are chiefly lizht woolen goods, which will be inas much ‘demand this year as they were last. Authoritative advices inform us that _orgaadies, cales, and the dainty, old-fashioned ~lawns will again be approved. But it is rather eerly to anticipate the revival of these cool, .ariy fabrics, for we know what we may expect, and will probably receive from March, which will not fail to come in “as a lion,”” however de- corous and pleasant mnay be its going out. Made up with silks, either plain or fancy varieties, there are few materials that compete success- fully with the flexible, silky camel's hair geods and the nwnerous combinations of silk and wool. All the old-approved shades and tints, as well as the standard colors, ure shown in lovely varieties. These woolens are soft, durable, and very attractive; they drape very gracefully, and hence are verv desirable, because where there is so little drapery that little should be somcthing very . ‘Some varieties come in verg minute checks, of all desired combinations, blue and white, black and cardinal, green and whit2, and brown with almost every - other color. These combine very Erutli}_v with plain woolens, and equally so with scli-colored silks. A vc?' taste- ful toilette is of this tiny check in camel’s-hair, combining a rich purple and a delicate llac. ‘The principal portions of the dress are of i but there is =2 liberal ad- mixture of plain violet silk. ~ This is a really Jovely dress, and will certainly be much admired when displayed at the opening, soon to oceur. Just at prescut there is LITTLE EXCITEMENT IN SOCIETY, owing to Lent. Many ladies, not overly inclin- ed to penitence and piety,ind it a dreary time, aud look forward with hopeful eagerness to the “Grand Spring Openings.”” These provideu- tially take place at a time when the fortitude of the trreligions is about eshaasted, and hence are largely patronized. They are alsoa great boon to fashion correspondents, who gencrally wax desperate, on account of the mnovelty of something novel. To them the openings are thrice blessed. < Milliners tell us that hats and bonnets will be lovely beyond belicf, and I think they are possi- bly correct, though it is aliways best to take the predictions of venders regardine their owa Wares cum grano salis. That charming tint late- ly introduced under the name: of tilleu! will en- for largely into both hats and bonnets. Though 1 shad@ rather unbecomiog to mauy ladies, it 13 oane so delicate and lovely, o soft and sug- pestive, that it cannot fail to become one of tie favorite tints. A new color, or rather shade, is just now the rage in Puris, and will soon, of tourse, findits way to us. It is a rich, vivid, reddish orange, and is knownasmandarine. The fickle French, neyer constant, even to a color, are tiring of all the lovulg' colors, the tender shades and soft, wavering hues, and are contin- ally bending thelr cnergies and _ingenuity to the introduction of something navel, eitherdis- c or bizarre. The smoothly-lowing tide of Lent-quict society is just now agitated by the coming grand Martha Washington Reccption. There is every inducement to make It the suc- cess it should be, for it is for “swect charity's sake.” Wonderfal arc the toilettes in process of construction. Of somc ofthese marvels of cle- gance and art [ have caught a glimpse, and they are beautiful bevond expression. Beautiful women, magnificent toilettes, glittering jewels, sad fragrant flowers will all lend their aid. The former will be sure to bring all toe others, ‘(ur besides the usual desire to be ‘tte first” in everything, there is atso te Grand Duke Alexis to charm; and there is ample oppor- tunity, for he s here, while Mrs. Alexis is far over the sea. The reception is for the benefit of the city poor, and is under the auspices of St. John's Guild, a charity almost Christlike in ctarianism and its noble work. its earnest unse ol o THE FASHIONS. THE “COQUELUCHON.” New York Times. The “ coqueluchon ¥ is at present the favorite garment. It is principally used as an epera cloak. Itis mede in various combinations of satin and plush. The border of the hood is raised in fan shape on one side, where it is fast- ened by 2 bandsome pin or 2 diamond orpa- ment. Sometimes the ends of the garment are crossed fn front a la Marie Antoinette, or tied 2 1a Charlotte Corday.. Sometimes, agzin, there are four ends, two of which fall over the train of the skirt. The *“‘coqueluchon” isa most comfortable garment for the opera and balls, as it is very warm and stylish. The two descrip- tions following may serve 2s models for the article. One Is of “carolus” plush (a kind of dead-leaf shade with a pinkish tint), lined with cardinal red satin. ' It has four ends, two in tront and two in the back. Those in the back fall over the train, and those in front arc thrown over the shoulders. I preferred, they may be left hanging. The hood is made upon & piece of crinoline and trimmed with raveled-ont ruched satin; it Is taken back on the side and fastened down under 8 steel ornament. The ends and borders of the * cogqueluchon ™ are trimmed with fringed satin ruchings. The other model is of ¢ tileul -colored plush, lined with biue satin. This has but two cnds, but the hood is like the one above described. The gar- ment is cut somewhat like a cape with ends. In the back it is taken tight in to the figure. The cuds are elther allowed to hang in front, or are crossed, with one cod thrown over the shoul- der. The garment is trimmed with raveled ruched satin. While upon the topic of opera-cloaks, several models lately brought out are well worthy of motice. Plush is the material most used. A very fu)l “visite” is made of white plush, trimmed with swan’s down. This trimming is divided off here and there by tufts of peacock’s feathers. Another model {s of white drap de sofe. The back is cut open and laced down to the lower purt by means of a double silk cordeliere with slfver t{lizmnc intermixed cnd tassels to match. The border of the zarment and lower part of the slecve are trimmed with a very rich fringe in the same style. Anotherkind is a larze mantle cut some- what in the shape of a dolman, with the middle of the back and the fronts made of plush, while the side pieces are of bluish ‘“drap d’argent.” It is trimmed with a deep band of down. Opera cloaks arc also made of white, blue, or red woolen matelasse, trimmed with fur, A novelty in trimming, which 1s likely to prove very useful to dressmakers, is galloon beaded in two shades of beads, called the “mor- dore” and “clair de lune.” The “mordure beads sparkle like fire; the *claire de lune ™ beads have a steel-white cffect. The blending of these shades is most. beautiful. A black velvet rincess-cut dress can be trimmed with this gal- loon, combined with Chantilly lace and loops of ribbon in the shades of the beads. The form of ribbon-bows has been slightly al- tered. The loops are arranged in cockades, or in the form of the Maltese cross. In both cases very narrow ribbon is used. The cockadeisa rusette with listle fuliness and two or three fall- ing ends. The Maltesc cross is composed of a number of long loops crossing each other in various ways; the lower ones are the longest, in imitation of the lower part of the cross. The bow last described is placed down the front of the polonaise, upou the shoulders, on the lower part of the slecves, on the pocket, and over the flaps of the ‘-habit.” The cock- ade can only be placed alone upon the side of a fldxlu, upon the waist, or on the side of a cket. There are prospects of shirred sleeves coming into use again. They will be plain from the wristup to the elbow, then come some suirrs, and the upper part of the sleeve will consist of a pulling. . The princess dress is- still_greatly varied in trimming, and the greatest addition to it yet made is the extra train. This train is ar- ranged in several ways. Oneof the prettiest trimmings consists of a number of small flounces, about an inch deep, and closely ruched. Fer instance, a black velvet dress may be made with a gold-colored satin train, With nine flounces of this kind, trimmed with lice, with gold worked fo. Tke front of the waist opeus, showing a golden-colorea brocart Louis XV. vest, trimmed with the same lace, slightly ruched. The lower part of the sleevesare of broeart, and the upper part of black velvet, trimmed with two peflings. YELLOW 13 STILL IN VOGUE. It is a difficult color to combine with others. Brown, black, and dark blue are the prettiest combinations. Sky-blue and lilac are also used with yellow. Golden embroideries upon black lace are very fashiouable, but embroideries in colored beads are still bandsomer. The beads are generally gold, silver, and stecl. A long black velvet princess dress, trimmed with lace of this kind, makes a royal attire, The waist may be open ia a_square, low neck in the “Valois? style. and the sleeves trimmed with this Jace worked with beads. The ** Valois is 2 waist cat very low in the front and high in the back. It has o standing collar only reaching to the shoulders. Underncath is a white lace collarette with the bonler shawinF. A crepe lisse ** modestie ”” made in small holiow plaitsis worn under this waist. It buttonsin the back. Around the neck it is trimmed with a plaited ruching. The *modestie” s cither scolloped around with silk or trim- med with ‘colored chenille. ¥or dinner and evening entertainments this style is more favored than the round low neck. The sleeves must always be cither of lace or tulle. This waist is often trimmed with point d’Angleterre, Malines, or nny bandsome lace. A ruffle 15 placed upon the lower part of the slecve, which must not fall much below the elbow. Long 1ittens are to replace long zloves. This fashion was thought of about a_year ago, and is only now beginniug to be adopted. They are made of white and black “filet de soie,’’ bandsowely ewbrotdered. White silk mittens are very elegunt, and show the arm to mood effect.~ This is a fasiion only suited to a hand- some hand. The bracelet and rings show to great advantage. For dinners, operas, and com- panies at home, long mittens are excellent, but they are not suitabic for balls. Brownish autumn leaves are more used than leaves of any otker kind. Golden corn s some- times mixed with the leaves, and is most suit- able whea the tvilet is trimmed with gauze or tulle, with gold intermixed. White lace worked with chenille is 2 very new style. Parures are made of white Spanish lace worked with beads. Plush gauze is o very light tissue, which is wmude in all shad Many ruchings are made in three lines of Malines tulle, bordered with colored chenille. Tulle and colored laces are also used for this purpose. ** Gaion ectincelle,”” worked with ;iohi or silver satin or plush, are also used by lingeres. Some of the sleeves of the Jresses are replaced by sleeves of “gauze peluclieuse ”” trimmicd with lsce ruties, worked withehenilie. Ticae slecves only reach to the elbow. Fichus are made of the same material, and trimmed in the same manpber. A Dewly-shaped fichu covers the front of the aist, and falls on the side over the skirt, form- ing o pocket trimmed with lace. Many of the new fichus button in the back. One in this style has a white crepe lisse breastpiece ter- m:nating in a point. It is made in small double plaits, and huttons up the back. It is trimmed with crepe lisse ruclings and lace. The point of the fichu.is ornameuted with 3 Maltesc-cross bow of gold<olored satin, or with black and caroubier satin loops. The same bows are npon the shoulders. On one side is a bunch of flow- ers. Some berthus are plain, and others are draped, plaited, and adorned on tie shoulder with a cockade with long cods. For evening wear the bair is dressed with gar- lands of leaves; this style is much preferred by middle-aged ladies. Puffs are made of gaze Qarerent and gaze d'or combined with flowers, birds, flies, and aigrettes, fastened down by dia- mond and steel pias. The heir is ornamented when curled, with bands of tiny golden and silver flowers, or with plain bauds'of ribbon or veivet. 2! 3 ‘A suit for a young miss from 13 to 15 years of age may be made as follows: The skirt is of brown velvet, trimmed with a pleated flounce. The light-blue cloth tunique and tne * casaque Thabjt?” are bordered with brown plash. The pockets are of plush. The plush fichu is trim- med with a silk and chenille fringe; it is fasten- cd on the breast under a fuille pow. Another suit for a young lady about 15 years of age is a dark-green serge. The skirt is trimmed with two flonnces, surmounted by a bias fuilic band. The tunique is trimmed with 2 similar band. The faille slecves have deep serge cufle, with four rows of bLuttons upon the oatside. The front purt of the waist is of faille, trimmed in front with narrow bands of passcmenterie, forming o lattice-work. The side of the basque is cut open and joined by a passementerie lacet. ‘The walst is cut in a square, low neck; under- neath is a batiste * guimpe,” with Valenciennes insertions. The linen coliar and cufls are hem- stitched. ‘A baby’s dress is made of white or sky-blue cachemire. The skirt is trimmed with a plaiting with a small silk heading, and 2 similar trim- ming below. The sash is tied on the side. It is trimmed with a plaited ruffie surmounted by three plaits. Oun either side are pointed pock- ets, with a button in the point, and on the top are fine plaits and a very narrow ruffle placed in the shape of the point. 2 ‘An infant’s apron can beof graylinen trimmed with cardinal braid. The pocketis trimmed to mateh, with the addition of buttons placed all around. The small pointed sleeves are trimmed with cardinal braid, and so is the belt around the waist. NEW CLOTHS OR SPRING WRAPS. Hurper's Bazar. Dolmans and scarf-mantles will beworn inthe epring, and the counters of retail stores are al- ready heaped with the new cloths to be used for them. Gray, drab, cream, brown, and fawn shades arc shown in variety for these wraps. ‘There are rough-fleeced camel’s-hair clothsa third of ap fnch thick, yet of light weight, for warmer weather. They cost $50 = yard in stylish shades, are of cloth width (which eight inches), and can scarcely be distinguished from the heavier camel's-hair cloths sold at 310 ayard. Basket-woven cloths with checks of vanous sizes are from ¥3.50 to $4 a yard. Fine Scotch cloths in gray mixtures are $1.50. The ‘most stylish of all arc the quadrille patterns of olocks, bars, or dicechecks, made of finer twill and more glossy than the broadly-twilled ground. The American twilled cloths are soft aud pliable, cost only $2.50a yard,and though nut very heavy, they rival the Scotch and French 0ods n appearance. These will be made up in Eing Dolmans of very simple shape, trimmed very simply with galloon and fringe. 1t will be the fashion merely to border such garments in- stead of destroying their shapely.oatlines by jines and angles’ of trimming sewed on up and down the bazk, or across the front and should- ers, as has lately been the custom. The fringes used for such wraps must be very thick and rich, as thio, poor. fringe destroys the eflect of the parment. It s always best to buy fringes of good quality, as they wear, like lace, without 8 chapging greatly in” style. The domestic fringes are far stronger than those that are Im- ported. The beauty of the French fringes is in their designs, not in wearing qualities.” When Eurchulnz fringe, the difference is easily told v breaking one or two threads of the fringe, when it will be discovcred that the French fringe is very fragile. Bias brocaded silk bands will also be used for trimming wraps as a head- ing for fringes, for collars, and for pockets. ._ NEW SPRING GOODS FOR DRESSES. For the first woolen dresses for early spring the retal stores are displaying colors and de- signs to match the cloths just described for wrups. These are of fine quality, pure wool, very light weight, and cost 80 centsa yard for st about three-fourths of a e. Among the prettiest are the clear grays with steel-blue shadings, and the creamy browns, woven in square figures, yet all of one shade. These woven plaids of a single shade promise to be exceedingly popular; but aside from the tiny checks noted in a former paper, there are no plaids of two colors. TFine twilled vigognes are shown as low as 45 cents a yard in single widt!is. Very fine summer camel's-hair, with soft tinish, i_er. showing the stylish ficece,is 33 a rom five to six yards are soid for a polo . Silk and wool mixtures arc shown in uansual variety. These are most often in roughly raised ! irregularly woven in what has been known of late as Knickerbocker style. These come in charming t shades, such as tilleul preen, blue with white, or cream with brown, and cost $2.25 ayard for double-width 2o0ds. In still finer ies of mired silk and wool there is green with red, or blue with cardinal, or else shaded olive ereen, for 83 a yard. Plain solid blue Enickerbocker is shown for $2.73. seems to indicate that blue will lose its prestize, and grecn will take its place; at pres- ent, however, blue still remains in great favor abroad. Blue aund gold stripes of mived sifk and wool are $2.50 a yard. ‘Wool Siciiiennes for wraps and over-dresses are shown in far lighter shades than they have been for years, and the same is trne of cash- meres. lcul green fs the novelty most large- Iy imported in these finz stuffs, and will be used for evening wraps. Basket and crape cloths in all these delicate shades are $1.75 o yard. . NOTES. Garlands of prickly leaves, worn around th edge of low-necked dresses at theblut.area called “N’y touchez pas.” £ One new corset is called ‘‘corset a mille ba- leines,” another “La dissimulateur.” . Both :lre intended to conceal cxuberant rednndan- les. = The sweetest thing in gloves is numerously buttoned on the upper or outer side of the arm. (Ilt has the appearance of a very gentcel kid ban- aze. The spring style of hats will be Midhat Pasha and Blue Glass. The former is ‘to be worn stralght over the crown and the latter over the brain, which, it is promised, will improve while under the ray of blue glzss. 4 One of the trimmings for evening dresses secn this seasonis a sort of chenille embroid- ery and fringe of chenille insects. These dresses are called robes insecticides. When ol dowagers pat them on they suggest bug-bears! Two ladles are discussing a_third, who is ab- gent. *“She is really charming,” says one, ‘““and, gbove all, -she has such an air of. intelli- gence.,” *Yes,” answered the other, “but there are no words to that air.” Who says Iadics, when they pick onc another to pieces, are not clever? The Comtesse Pourtales and the Comtesse Behagues, both leading soclety belles, have ap- peared at balls in Paris with short waists and 1ull, Bowing skirts, very short in front, and with long trains,—a revolution in the toilet more pregnant with events thau even the Eastern question. PARIS. POLITICS IN SOCIETY, : Special Correspondence of The Tridune. Par1s, Feb. 10.—Paris, so gay, so spiritual, with its traditional ‘‘savoir vivre,” is mow aflicted with an epidemic called *La poli- tique.” This partylsm, suddenly breaking out in the sodal world, is particalarly noticeable at the state balls, where the favoritism of the Duchess of Magenta, in placing sprigs of royaity npon the hizhest social pinnacle, is creating much resentment among these who have no veneration for obsolete mnobility or conquered thrones. Even the invitations to these magnifi- cent fetes vary in style according to the rank of the recipients, and it is a marvel to what des-- peration some of the *Chefs dc Bureau™ arc driven by their wives on acvount of a faflure to obtain an invitation, which plainly fudi- cates that your company will be merely tolerat- ed. One can scarcely imagine the commotion produced in certain families by these Presiden- tial balls. What intrizues to obtain invitations?! ‘What a world of thought bestowed on the toi- lettes! The wife of a well-known millionaire appeared on the last oceasion in a won- derful dress of ‘point de Venise,” more remarkable than any speamens of Venetian lace now extant. The desigr was made by the brother of Titian for one of the most_illustrious Princesses of the day, and Is now worth a hundred times its weight in_goid, with its lions, eagles, and crosses of St. Jacgues, admirably minglidgg among “fleurs de lys.” But dense throngs arc not_favorsble for the exhibition of 5m-§ artistic dresses, snd as the wearer could not gain admisgon to the broader Srecinct.s ullowed to _royal gmesis, she looked with cnvy on the Princesses aud Duchesses in their extremely plain attire, and reflected sadly that her purchased magaidcence was less effective than the manifest indifference of the nobility, who had not deemed it neces- sury to display on this occasion THIR ANCESTRAL LACE OR JEWELS. These may be seen at Les Iialiens every Thursdsy cvening during the opera season, which is the chosen night of the Fabourg Saint- Germain. Then the old aristocracy of - Paris comes forth in all 1ts splendor, and this com- mumity, which piqaes itsetf oo being undemoxn- strative, i3 excited into transports by the charming prima donna, Mlle. Albani. The Bopapartists have sclected Satur- day night to visit Les Italiens,. when they can ngpl:md without joining in 3 common cause with others holding different political opinions, and the Republicuns attend on Tues- day. In this manner all can_applaud Mile. Al ‘bani at their case without being tormented with the idea that a neighboring Bonapartist, Legiti- mist, or Republican is applauding at the same time. Overa toilettes are now claiming more attention than those for other occasions,and are arranged as picturesquely as good taste will allow. Among those remarkable for noviliy and beauty which were profusely displayed ou ‘Thursday evening it is = dificult to select any for description, where all were equally charming. One Tose- colored satin bhad u square open corsaze garnished with white lace, a border of black ostrich plumes and white crepe-lisse. Sleeves, adorned in the same manner, were extremely short and sloped 0 1s to allow arm to be bared from the shoulder. A bunch of narcissus was placed on the left side of the corsage, and the same flowers 'in the coiffure, which was sur- mounted by bows of light-blue ribbon and loops of pearls,—necklace of black velvet stundded with pearls. Another touette was of azure velvet, with the short puffed sleeves of Spanish lace and flenu of the same. The neck- lace and head-band were of azure velvet encircled with diamond stars. Long sleeves for evening dress are made plain to the elbow and thea puffed in balloon-shape to the wrist, of the material of the dress, or of lace or blonde. These are drawn txgblt:l{ at the wrist, from which an edge of lace falls over the hand be- neath a satin fold, while a similar fold edges the tight slecve at the elbow. From the latter hangsa double row of coral beads, which are caught up at the wrist, thus allowing them to hang gracefully below the full puffings of the sleeves. Of course turquoises, peurls, jet, or any ornaments may . used that best conform 0 the tollette. "This is styled THE MEDICIS COSTUME, and is much in favor, although there s nothi characteristic' about §¢ but the sleeves, an these only represcot the undersleeves of a Medlci dress. Spring’ goods are making thelr appearance in charming colors, and more varied combinations than ever. Among these 2 new species of granulated silk called *grain de udre’ 1is seen in various tints, accompanied with plafn sili of similar bues, which form far more delicate contrasts than the large-figured brocades which are reappearing. As “Ia belle saison” in Paris continues until June, there will be but little change in fashions before that time in evening toilettes, and modistes say there will never be 1 change uptil the hideous ana fnconvenient shcath in which ‘woman now incased shall have become unbearable. We need = sov- erign like Charles V. to combat with the tyrant Fashion and make her subject to his laws; one who would not allow mea to wear coats too short *por poulaines too omtrageous,” mnor women to be too tightly compressed within their robes. > > Fastidious Paris now welcomes the “Dora™ of Sardon, -m:ou%h refusing to recelve it as “Esplonne,” and the Vaudeville fs placinz it splendidiy on the stage. Mlle. Plerson, the heroine in *Fromont jeuce and Risler Aine,” assumes the rolc of Dora, and her superior act- ing cuvers many defects which would atherwise Dbe consoicuous {n the play. -A burlesque on the s gohemian Girl,”” w] ‘was givenat the Opera- Comique last week, proved more successfo] than Nicolo’s opera of **Cinderells,” although the triumph of the Iatter was once mfinuam in the anuals of that theatre. TIILDE.