Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 18, 1877, Page 9

i SRR, i i - % e e "Mr. Louie M. Dennis, THE CHICAGCO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. MARCH 18, 1877—SIXTEEN PAGES. THE WORLD. Card-Receivers and Bouguet- Holders as Wedding- Present Novelties. It Is Proposed to Establish a Large Factory for These House- hold Utensils. Local Social News—Gossip from the Clubs—Parties and Re- ceptions, New Things in Percales-«=The Resurrection of the Polka Dot. Toilets for il Spring---Latest Styles in Millinery and Wraps. je's Laces--Gloves and Foot- . Weear---Parisian Balis. The Murder of the Innocents---Designs for Bonnets---Theatrical News. CHICAGO. (CARD-RECEIVERS AND BOUQUET-HOLDERS. The proposition recently made by a gentle- man of high social justincts to cstablish a manu- factory for the exclusive production of card- receivers and bouquet-holders has beea reccived with ‘great favor. The geficral tendency fn trade nowadsys is to run in more distinctive channels. In the earlier expcrience of this country it was not uncommon, even in what were then considered large cities, to find stores containing all classes of merchandise and prod- gee. But times are changing, and business cs- tablishments arc being devoted more aud more 10 specialties. The eaterprise above mentioned is especially commendable fn view of the rcmarkable de- mand made upon the market for these two ar- ticles of silverware. It is diflicult to decide at present just which is the more popular. The card-recefver has numerous devoted adherents, while the followers of the bouquet-holder may be counted, not by hundreds, but by thousands. 0f course. it is unnecessary to remark that they are called into use chiefly at those festal gather- ings where youth and beauty are joined in matrimonial bonds to the music of stringed in- struments, followed by a hasty procession to the dining-room. Sodiety will at once recog- nize the intimate association of the card-receiver and the bouquet-holder with the wedding banquet, while not insinuating that the one is in auy way dependent upon the other. It may be true that the giver of the gift hasa voice in the distribation of the icccrcam and the chocolates, and the oysters, and the fantastical- Iy dved favors; and it may be true that he who goeth uuto the wedding-feast without contribut- ing thereto_a piece of silver is_accounted un- worthy, and a grovelling, stupid thing; but it is not necessary Lo make public mention of the fact, nor to intimate that such individual is very likely to find himself or herself unaccountably omitted from the list of guests published in the merning paper subscqueantly, and carefully pre- pared at the instance of the obliging hostess. Strange are the ways of men and women, saith the prophet. But 1t is not to such important issues and par- ticulars that the writer would call attention. Itis rather to the enormous consumption of the bouquet-holder and card-receiver, as exnib- ited by the records. The philanthropic. gentle- man to whom belongs the credit of originating the echeme for the manufacture of these articles of silverware hias prepared some statistics as to the number aunually purchased and presented 0 brides in the Western conntry. For this in- valuable information the aforesaid gentleman deserves the thanks of the community no less than for his praiseworthy endeavors in organiz- inga stock company 10r manufacturing purposcs. rom a privste circular forwarded by bim to this office it is learned that during the winter of 1875-"76 there were 359 weddines in the Cslcts of Chicago alone which were worthy to be clas: as sociely-weddings, and at which presents more or less nmerous weremade. Careful inquiries on his part (and it may be stated that his means of obtaining informatfon are of the most thorough and reliable description) have developed that at twenty-nincof these weddings there were present- ¢d no lessthan 279 card-receivers and 203 bouquet- Tolders, or au average of nine of the former and seven of the latter at each. Ope young lady of the twenty-ninc fortunate brides who was dis- tinguished no less for her beauty than for her popularity, was the recipient of ‘nincteen card- receivers and twenty-five bouquet-lolders from her devoted admirers. At the cotire number of weddings indleated, the gentleman cstimates that about 3,000 of these articleswere contribut- ed to the brides. Thesc statistics, it showd be borne in mind, refer onty to Chicago, and when the vast numberof enterprising towns and villages inthe Western States are recalled to mind. each posscssing people of culture and taste for artistic silverware as well as_strongly developed marriazeable propensities, it will be seen that the demand for card-receivers and bouguet-holders §s so extensive 2sto justify readily the philantbropic gentleman in his scheme for the establishment of a manufactory exclusively devoted to those popular articles. IN GENERAL. PARLOR ASSEMBLY. The popular “ parlor concerts ™ heretofore giv- en by the Society of the Church of the Redeemer were revived last Wednesdny evening by the first of a series of parlor assemblies held at the resideace of Jerome Catlin, No. 672 West Mon- roe strect. The programme of the evening con- sistca of readings, vocal and instrumental se- Jections, and dancing, which latter was con- tinued until a late hour. Among those preseat were the Rev. Sumner Ellis, Mrs. H. B. Mao- ford, Mrs. M. C. Heath, Miss Fauny Hancox, Mr. A. G. Throop, Mr. an@ Mrs. Mancell Tal- cott, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Sammons, Mr. and Mre. A. E. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Ford, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Gillet, Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Ward, . Mr. and Mrs. A. Clement, Mr. ana Mrs. T. P. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. R. Mundie, Mr. and Mrs. J. Huyds, Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Pitts, Mr. and Mrs. J. M Arnold, Mr. and Mre. G. W. S. Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Corbitt, Mr. and_Mrscd. Cathn, Mr. and Mrs. Minor, Mr _gnd Ars. Frost, Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Dorland, Mr. and Mrs. Slack, Mr. aud Mrs. B. C. Scovel, 1.J. Brown, Mr. Overdier, Miss Clars Hinchiman, Miss Mattie Tbroop, Chandler, Miss S. B. ~Catlin, Jeunjc Rockwell, Miss Ada Frost, Rand of Portsmouth, X. Nettie Corbitt, Miss Ida Miss London, Miss Agnes Newell, Miss Dora Shiclds, Miss Jessic Hobkirk, Mr. Edward Hinchman., Mrs. Tusner, Mr. §. F. Leonard, str. Fred Main, Mr. T. McFarland, Mr. Harry Moyer, Mr. W. M. Keenan, Mr. 5. Catlin, Mr. F. San- S. N. Brooks, Mrs. J. S.Deunis, som, Mre. M. L. Bishop, Mrs. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. allis, Mr. R. Catlin, Mr. H. W, Magee, Mr. H. M. Singer of Lamont, im., Alr. H. Wittgenstein, Mr. 8. Kerr, Mr. Charles Hobkirk, Mr. C. E. jifachman, Mr. A. C. Bod- man, Mr. T. Cogswell, Mr. Fred Dennis. FLORAL CONCERT- Tuesday evening a floral conrert was given by the Union Mission Band of the University Place Baptist Church, to a large audicnce. ‘The mem- bers of the Band took part and found ap appre- ?'lrc houxs:, all rcoeh"in;,;h l:nmrc&m Pf,‘i:xflti ions were interspersed in the programm were given by Birdie Johnson, ghufl Holbrook, “Slovum, Bessic Rust. Thosc taking pz=t in the musical were Misses Bessie and May_Rust, Miss May Thaxter, Ida Yoss, Addic Briges, Florence Fuller, Alice Mitchell, Miss Nora Volk, Miss Carrie Boyington, Mies May Lester, Miss Carric Hawthorne, Miss Julu White. The cantata, “A quarrelamoug the flowers?? by Schocller was given in which the fiowers all wauted to be Queens, but they finally urited on. the Rose. The parts taken iwere; Jiose, Carric Boyinaton; Crocus, May ‘Thaxter: Dahlia, Carrie_{Hawthorne; Snowdrop, Fannie Howe; Dink, Ella Hawthorne; Swuajlower, Ida ms; Waler-Lity, Addie Briggs; Violet, Bessic t Dr. Bridze, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mre. and Mrs. Frazier, Miss Miss L. Miss BODELSEN—SWENSEN. . In general that portion of the Scandinavian: people who have made their home in this city all'_l:ddxsun'culshnd for their thrift and the nl)senr%: ot ¢ isplay. But Sunday evening a social cvent oecurred which created nore than usual interest among the upner circles of the Swedish jortion of the community. The occasion was the ecle- bration of the nuptials of Henry odelsen, of ; e firm of Hedenberr & Boielsen, both of _!D'd-mld and Chicagro, and Miss Ebba Autusta Swensen, daughter of Mr. L. Swonsen, une of the z:lr}y settlers of this city. The ceremony Wwas performed at the residence of the bride’s urents, No. 32 West Indiana strect, the Rev. sr. C. A. Ewal, of Emmanucl 'Lutheran _wcdlsh Church, officiating. The nuntial-knot was ted in the presence of a larze and brilliant assemblage of friends. The bride, who is recommized as a belle In her cirele, was dressed in slate-colored silk claborately trimmed, with lsz‘l;:l‘:smruge and long train, and orange blos- The house was beautifully decked for the Oceasion with cvergreens and ferns and a pro- fusion of floral decorations. The presents were numerous, many of them being elczant and costly, and all “attested the Ligh esteem in which the younz couple are beld by a large uirele of acquaintances. Y CRYSTAL WEDDIN Monday evening being the fificenth anniver- gary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Georze Tarrar, residing at No. 153¢ South Dearborn street, their numerous friends thouzht it would be a fitting oceasion to give them u good, genu- ine surprise. Accordingly, all arranzéments Leing complete, they the residence of Mrs. C. B. Heartt, No. South Dearborn street, whence they proceeded to- the home of the happy couple, whom they surprised in a most complete and successful manner. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Holden, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. D ney, Mr.and Mrs. H, Blattner, Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Petrie, Mr. end Mrs. G. W. Hardacre, Mr. und Mrs. Lo M. Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Richmond, Mr. and Mrs. . W. Richmend, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Everts, Mr. and Mrs. John Dickerman, Mrs. W. K. Willard, Mrs. W. K. Morris, Mrs. E. Blatt- ner, Mrs, C. B. Heartt, Miss Brown, Miss Iattie Willard,” Miss Bell Pence, Miss Delia Wilson, Miss Bell, Miss F. J. Sarweant, Miss E, L. Sar- geant, Miss Kate Miss Annie Workmas- . Holmes, Mr. B. L. B. P. Bell, Mr. K. 11, Mr. Robiuson, Mr. William Coop R. James. J. 4 PIANTOM SURPRISE. ‘Weanesday eveniny the residents along Ellis avenue were astoni<hed Lo observe a_procesgion of ghastly firures on a tramp, marching not like the father of Hamlet, but rather as if something funny was up. The troop stopped at the resi- dence of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Darling, No. 132 Ellis avenue, where it was ascertained thata phzntom surprise was m contemplation. The evening was spent in dancing. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Wixton, Mr. and Mrs. . H. Wixton, Mr.and Mrs. J. Bar- num, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Brirgs, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waite, Mr. and Mrs. George Waite, Mrs. ‘Thayer, Mrs. Lutkin, Miss Mary Edgerton, Miss Julia Hawley, Miss Kate Kyle, Miss Emma Wix- ton; Mesers. Green, Foster, Fiske, Wixton, and Woodrufl. JUST FOR FUN. TheJ. F. F. Dramatic Club repeatea_the drama of “ Above the Clouds™ at the Ellis Avenue Music Hall Thursduy evening. The au- ience was nearly as Jarze asat its previous pro- ductien. ‘The cast of characters was the sume and the parts were taken better than at the pre- vious cntertainment. The club now embraces in its ranks a larze amount of the best amateur talent iu the city, and is rapicly gaining in favor with all. The working or playine mesbers of the club study their parts and the surroundings well. The feature of the evening was the ap- pearance of Titus Tuttle,” with a huge pie and a huge piece of chicese, which he devoured in a natural way. The other characters were also greeted with applause. The drama was fol- lowed by a dance, in which all joined. Amonz those who took part in the hop were Miss Truax, Miss Norton, Misses Overman, N Stella Riordan, Miss Nellic Purdy, diss Miss Nellie Stitt, Miss Ella Pickering, Miss Gor- dou, Miss Hanson, Miss Mamic Wheeler, Miss Mattic Vail, Miss Belle Hall, Miss Kittie Weed, Miss Nellic Wren, Miss Mnie Vail, Miss Em- na Vail, Misses Mayor, and many others. BIRTADAY PARTY. Friday evening a party was given by Mr. and Mrs, D. C. Cregier in honor of their son Will- iam’s 21st birthday. About 8 o'clock a party of friends took eoasussion of the house, and “‘made merry » until the arrival of tne young host, who Wwas thoroughly pleased and sur- prised. Durinz the evening he was presented with a very elegant watch and chain, the gift of his father. Numecrous other presents were also givea. The parlors were canvassed, and Prof. Lehder,” of the Great Western é‘ght Guard Ban furnished the usic. At12p.m.a repast was served. after which he guests repaired to the parlors, their ap) tites fully appeased and readyto begin life anew. Noticeable among the number were B. ¥. Chase and wife, Frank Wells and wife, Willis Howe and wife, James Whitney and wife, J. D. Blakesley and wife, Mr. Mason and_wife, Tlarry Duvall and wie, Mir. Rooe and wite, 3ir. and Mrs. Jameson, Mr. and Mrs. Walker, Miss Eila A. Richardson, Clara Chase, Nellic and Nora Scanlon, of Detroit, Minnie Lyler, Florence Cregier, 1da Buschwah, Nellic Crittenden, Mary Owens, Sarah Gage, Edie and Gertic Bromticld, r. Owen and cousin, DeWitt C. Wells, Henry D. Faxon, William A. Peck, Mr. Hotchkiss, Mr. Mott, Messrs. Chase, Goetz, Runyan, Fuller, Bromfield, Banks, Cregicr, Keiser. SILVER WEDDING. The residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Moun- teney, No.2X3 West Washington strect, was be- sicged on Friday by a larze number of their friends of both scxes, The cause of the out- break was the tweaty-fifth anniversary of their wedding-day. Among those who participated in this thoroughly cnj(a;lhlc affair were Mmes. Gale, T. 1. Watkius, Colbert, Lamkerson, and Dickinson, Miss Lottie A. Tunt, and Messrs. William_E. Colbert, William C. Dickitison, J. Ciark, William Gale, T. H. Watkins, and Col. E. 8. Bond, U. 8. A. BASSETT-CAMPBELL. Tuesday evening were married Miss Theo. C. Campbell and Mr. Arthur J. Bassctt at the residence of the bride’s_mother, No. 49 South Carpenter street. fhe Rey. Galusho Anderson performned the ceremonys. The couple were at- tended by Miss_Annie Gordon, o1 Milwaukee, and Miss Lallic Bassett, of Taunton, Mase., and Messrs. J. G. Shedd and A. E. Cooke. ~Particu- lars of tne affair were published iu Wednesday's TRIBUNE. A RECEPTION was givento the Rev. Charles Hall Everest Thursday evening by the congregation of Ply- mouth Church. The reception was quite in- formal and pleasurable. YOUNG PEOPLE'S ASSOCIATION. A very pleasant social was siven by the Young People’s Association, connected with the Sixth Presbyterian Church, Tuesday evening, at the Tresidence of Mr. I M. Mitchell, No. 254 Lake avenue. The social was enlivened by choice se- lections by the Choir Glee Club, aud some comic recitations by Miss Bass and Master J. Smith, after which refreshments were served by the ladics of the societ, MINOR NOTES. Miss Kate and Nellie Watters entertained a Jarze number of friends at their home, No. 101 {Vashtenaw avenue, Thur: evening, The evening passed pleasantly with music, dancing, recitations, and gamcs. UNEXPECTED 30TS. Miss Minnie Phillips was surprised Tuesday evening at her parents' residence, No. 1422 Prairie avenee, by a numoer of her young friends. Miss Florence Auson, who resides at No. 1069 Wilcox avenuc, was surprised by her young friends last Wednesday cvening, it Deing her sixteenth birthday. There were about twenty present, and all_eutered into the spirit of the Hour with awill. Among thiose present were \iss Lizzie Weston, Miss Florence Matthews, Miss Bertha Farson, Miss Carric Norton, Miss Ada Gilstrae, Miss Cora Simous, Miss Lizzie Code, Miss Elta Gibbs, Miss Minnie Anson, and Messts. Payson, Spencer, Furney, Mattliews, Carroll, Harrison, Dymond, Carter, and Claucy, Jones. A few of the intimate friends of Miss Kittle Bingham gave her surprise Thursday evening at her residence, No. 1023 Butterlleld street. The party was gotten up in_bouor of ber birth- day. Among those present were the Misses Kittle Bingham, Rose_Conley, Mary Natvig, Sarah Natvig, Annie Cole, Mary Laker. Kate Baker, Mary Moriarty. Annie McGovern, Hulda Johnston, Norah Kekler, Kate Conway, Sarah Conners, and Miss Stewart. _Amousg the wentle- mmen prosent_ were Messts. Ashton, Brown, Me- Auley, Smith, Bingham, ehaven, Crowhurst, Parsons, Triggs, Blackburn, Wilson, QOakes, Winning, Crozon, Fogarty, and others. Monaay evening a large number of ladics and pentjomen, accompanicd by Filzzerald's _or- Efcetra, surprised Mr. and Mrs. George C. Kingz at their residence, No. 923 West Monroe street. “Amorg those present were Mr. and Mrs. M. M. Spaulding, Miss Lowle Morron, Miss May Rob- inson, M Minuie King, Miss Bertha Smith. Mies Elia Wilkinson, Miss Dai Nellic Dane, Miss_Stella Corby Cook, the Misses Emma and Ad Miss May Pratt, .\l;:fls L!;];gle;,ui\fii Iiia Dayy Miss Castle, Miss e s, Miss Mary e Moasre, 4. M. Cook, Thomas Fur- s A.D. Watson, C. 3L Hoadlev, Sam Clover, Sam Adams, Fred Smith, F.W. Griflinhrercy King, Frea Cheniworth, Al Isia Day, 4 Charles Chandler, A, D. McLean, E.B. Miller, H. Mifley, H.'A- Crumb, W. D. Knud- son, and others. A curprise party was given to Mr. and Mrs. \\'il.lls:mrxp Moorc and Mrs. Simeon Dodge, of ‘Omabha, at 1030 Wabash avenue, Thursday even- ing. The party numbered about ffty ladies and gentlemen, sccompanied by musicigns and with box and basket, took possession of the house and passedl a very pleasant._evening. The fol- lowing were among the party: Mr. and Mgs. Capt. 1. 11. Long, Mr. and. Mrs. J. W. Maxwél, Mr. and Mrs, J. McCully, Mrs. Dexter Codman, Airs. P. 3. Fenner, Mr. and Mrs. Ed_Phillips, Mrs, E. E. Pond, Mr.and Mrs. J. F. Stevens, Mr, and Mrs, J. 11. Pridbam, the Misses Mary and Minnic Phillips, the Miss Masgie Grabam, Miss Lizzi Miss Tsola Millure, Miss Arevia Emmma and Mary McDonald, Misses_Auna wnd Litlie Codman, Miss Cora Alling, Miss Jessie Pridham, Miss Nellie Rvan, Miss Hattle Wood- ward, Miss Elli Stoner, Mr. Joe Grabam. J, R, Benjamin, Georee Wheaton, Dr. J. H. Me- Donald, Dr. Montgomery, . Johison, Charles thatles Dondire, Mr. Stewart, B, F. Dex- AL, Dotter Palmer, Colorado Thursday. Atiss Annic Hollis, of Boston, is visiting Mrs. Edward Beanett, of No. 220 Dearborn avenue. Mr. and Mrs. A, F. S. Sartoris, with Lieut. Fred Grant and wife, will visit this city shortly. Miss Fannic Mcnardi, of Spring Lake, Mich., is the guest of Mrs. L. D. Cone, No. 913 Michi- Len avenue. Miss Florence Griswold, daughter of ex-Gov. Griswold, of Lyme, Conn., is visiting Miss Fan- nie Lane, No. 745 Michigan avenue. The Rev. Dr. E. . Gray and wife, nec Car- ter, of th North Baptist Church, Washington, D.'C., are in the city, on their way to the Pa- cific coast. 1t looks as if Mr. John A. Hand's benedt will bea huge success. The Committee in charme are among the best society ladics in the city, and they will not be content with anything less than a brillinnt afair, The orchestra on the vccasion will be extraordinary, comprising six first_and four second violins, three violas, two violoncel- los, and two double bass viols, besides other necessary justruments. 3 MINOR NOTES. A Miss Emma Einstein, of No. 844 Prairle ave- nue, gave a reception Saturday evening lost fn honor of her friend, Miss Emma Arnold, of New York, who is visiting her. The fricnds of Mr. and Mrs. Austin Cruver gathered at their residence, No. 8560 Fulton street, Wednesday evening, on the oceasion of their tin wedding, and gave them a surprise. ‘The recitations by Mrs, Laura E. Dainty that were to have been iiven Tuesday, the 20th, for the henetit of the Ladies’ Benevolent Society of the Fourth Baptist Church, corner West Wash- ington and Paulina strects, have been postponed till Tuesday evening, the 27th. CLUB LIFE. . SOUTH END. - Wednesday evening this favorite organiza- tion held a reunion at_their hall, and danced to the music of Hand & Frelverg's orchestra. Al those who participated expressed themselves as highly pleased with the entertainment. Messrs. W. A. Stauton and W. M. Jackson had the fioor management, and acquitted themselves credita- bly. A few fizures of the “ German ™ were also introduced. The following ladies and gentle- men participated: Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Hammer, Mr. and Mrs. Abner Smith, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Stanton, Mr. and Mrs. Firman Church, Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Adams, Mr. and Ir. F. E. Baroard, Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. S. Babcock, Mr. and Mrs. J. Creswell, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Collins, Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook, Miss Ada Churel, Miss Maud Gray, Miss D. Locke, Miss N. May, Miss J. Davis, Miss A. Gifford, Miss H. Fowler, Miss L. Leonard, Miss M. Chad- wick, Miss May Smith, Miss Nellie V. Wren, Miss . ‘Truax, Miss K. Mills, Miss K. ol brook, Miss M. Watcrman, Miss IL. Skaats, Miss E. Fowler, Miss A. De Wolf, Miss L. Grav, Miss J. Bowles, Miss . Holbrook, Miss L. Brown, Miss M. Clork, Miss Mamic Holland, Miss C. Freeman, Mr. W. M. Jackson. Mr. T. B, Gas- kins, Mr. D. B. Waite, Mr. W. J. Neely, M C. Lyneh, Mr. J. P. Murray, Mr. A. S. Gibh Mr. C. N. Black, Mr. W. W. Cherry, Mr. P. Har- rison, Mr. 1L L. Sherman, Mr. J. F. Church, Mr. P. Holland, Mr. W. L. De Wolf, Mr. C. L. Washburn, Mr. J. C. Cummins, Mr. B. C. Kecler, Mr. J. G. Murray, Mr. IL. B. Lander, Mr. W! Cuthbert, Mr. IL S. Smith, Mr. T. Eleston, Mr. W. L. Robertson, Mr. G. Melcher: IDLE IIOURS. The closing party of the season by this Club occurred Friduy evening at St. Caroline’s Court Itotel, and was cspecisily noticeable for the dis- play of toilets and the larze attendance. The music was_furnished by Pound, and recelsed many compliments. Refreshments were served under the supervison of the popular host, Mr. Danolds. Followinz is a complete list of the Jodies and gentlemen in atiendanc Misses Olive Robinson, Ora Turner, Nellic Hu bard, May Moore, Marcia Moore, Libbic Patton, Alice Quirk, Glenny McClure, 1da Benedict, Ada Woodard, Tomblin, Ada Bovee, Blanch We ver, Syrdcuse, N. Y., Armnold, Linnie Yates, Hattie Hastings, Carrie Hall, Nannic Leonard, May Bailey, Lizzic Ryan, Ciara Ryan, Ida E. Chapin, Nellie Leonard, E. J. Siokes, Pen- digast, Bulah Wolcott, Nellie Watkins, Mamie Johnston, Minnie Hazen, Mamic Johnston, Pelgrim, Ida Noyes, Grace Ottaway, Amnnic Lester, ' May Scully, Lou Wheeler, Alice Dodge, Ageie ~ Dodze, _ May 'Seully, Brigzs, Ida Smith, Lou Kelly, May. J%&son, AY; die Goodrich, Cora Evans, Mrs. L. E. Adams, Miss E. Brizss, Miss H. Bricgs, C. G. Lincs, J. . Hawler, G. R. Watt, Heory Lewis, Lew Lines, W. W. Winegard, G. H. Benedict, W. P. Nolan, W. L. Sever, A. G. moore, J. L. Clarlk, 7. M. Munger, Ira O. Goodrich, Syracuse, N. Y., D. A. Amold, E. M. IMiggins, Mr. Ford, 1. B. Rogers, Ira Stover, C. E. Lee, W. IL #ix, ¥F. H. Smith, J. W. Killmore, O. L. Wetherhall, C. B. McCoy, Joe A. Barstow, . B. Patterson, C. M. Tuttie, G. A. Poole, A. MeNallie, W. C. Renmolds, J. 8. Wheeler, Jr., F. W. Scrvy, IL D. Russell. D, B. Scully, Gt:ov%e W. Ingersoll, G. P. Green, E. W. Heath, J. T. Beatty, J. A. Cronkite, George S. Jackson, Georze Dennis, Frank O. Spear, G. P. Engelhardt, J. {L Hall, E. Hewett. NOKESUCH CLUB. ‘The last party wa: ? iven Tuesday evening at the residence of W. I{. Warder, at the corner of Oakley street and Park avenue. Among the ludies and gentlemen present were Mr. and Mrs. Vrisht, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Pear- I. Adams, Mr.and Mrs. George George Morris, Mr. and Mrs. Chapin, Mr. and Mrs. Ed_C. Pomeroy, rs, Oscar LeGrange. Mr.and Mrs. ard K. Alston, Miss Kate O’Connor, Miss Stells Winter, Miss Ida Hodge, Miss Corrie Warder, Miss Bertha Kinwr, Memphis, Miss Lexic Hodge, Miss Mamic \Warder, Miss Julia Hayden, Miss Ida ckin, Baltimore, Miss Ada Miss May Parmelee, Miss a Marie Willis, St. Louls, Miss Hattie Gardiner, Miss Katic Barry, Miss Belle Stein, Miss Flood, Miss Willic Barion, Miss Deliz Spalding, Bos- ton, Miss Minuic Whitmore, Miss Ncllic Black, 3iss Fannie Marvine, Miss Georgla_Allen, Miss Elly Trowbridge, Messrs. Frank Amold, J. L. Dall, Alex J. Hodge, Dr. D. F. Swengel, Gustay Ki v T. F. Vaughn, Will Chal- Ralph’ k. Nicholsou, E. F. Hayden, John King, Frank Kennedy, ifarry Plattenbury, John K. Nicholson, . J. Hagden, Perley B Plattenbare, William S, Bat- tis, George R. Bacher, Franls Millard, M. C. Ar- mour, Harry Warder, Fred Willard. THE MYRTLE CLUB. The Myrtle Club, of Forrestrille, met at the residencé ot Mr. Shoupe, un Cotuige Grove ave- nue, near Forty-fourth street, Friday evening, ‘Amung those present were Miss Compson, Miss AMay Ruger, Miss Childs, Miss Bertie Ruger, Miss Spauiding, Miss Wight; Messrs. Carter, Christian, Barker, Melcher, F. and W. Ellwell, and others. ! TUE ALDINE. The members of the Aldine Social Club were entertained very pleasantly by Miss Julia and Mr, Willic Davis at_their residence, 21 Aldine square, Friday evening. The evening was de- voted to charades, duets, dapeing, and games. The following were present: Miss Lillie Lincn, Miss Grace-Gale, Miss Jessie Fowler, the Misses Bean, Miss dennie Boals, Miss Amy Gillord, Miss Mattie Shurey, Miss Cora Miller, Messra. AV S, Robbins, W. L. Williams, Will Blocksome, Harry Clark, I'red Griswold, L. Brown, R. Rea, B. King, und H. 4 Her. FORRESTVILLE CLUB. The Forrestville Club mct at the residence of Mr. W. D. Clarke on Forty-first street Tuesday evening. The entertamment was interspersed with card-olaying and_some choice plano sclec- tions by Prof. L. Von MeyerhofE. ANNOUNCEMENTS. ‘Thie Nameless Club will givean extra party Friday evening, April 6. ‘The Genial Club give a soiree Thursday even-' ing at Greencbaum’s Hail. The fifth parts of the Blue Danube Club will 4 be held Wednesday evening at No. 786 West Lake street. The * coffee party,” announced to take place Fnday cvening at Martine’s West Side Acade- my, was postponed, and will occur next Friday _evening, the 23d inst. This party is given oy ‘the Ladies’ Aid Socicty of the Third Unitarian Churci. HOMELIKE CLUD. Daring the winter the Homelike Club has F&wm to the public some_pleasant partics, the ast of which occurred Tucsday night in the Qdd-Feliows’ Ball, No: 900 Cortare Grove ave- nue. The party was not as well attended as on some previous occasions, but all were happy, and the -dancing - went -on nutil the usual hour. Among those present were Mr, l‘:{';x nfid Mr!'.) Hutebinson, X it and Mrii'Ru‘ué, ios. 1. White, Mrs. - and Alrs, Mr. and Mrs. Dr. liss Mertic Dunklee, Miss L. E. kelce, Miss Newman, Miss Hecock, Miss Ettle Hadson, Miss Sadie inskell, Miss Harless, Miss Anna Hudson, Miss King, Miss Levy, Miss Anderson, Miss Alice 1Tudson, Miss Lyon; Messrs. Stevenson, Dunkle, Ferrls, Greyson, Fry, Lyon, Russ, Sward, Boyor, Thompson, Vrecland, Frear, Ward, Clingman, aud others. - cwman, SUBURDAN. ENGLEWOOD. The Rev. F. G. Thearle having comfortably settled himeelf in his new house on Sixticth strect, Lis friends, mostly members of the Bap- tist Church, concluded to give him a house- warming. The event came off Monday evening. Mr. Thearle, who is always foremost in his en- deavors to cutertain others, had to submit to being entertained himeelf this time. Mrs. H. P. Gooduli read a humerousoriginal poem. MissEl- diceDanow recitcdachapter of nodern chronicles. Mrs. D. E. Wood read an impromptu poem. The church choir rendered some fine selections of music. A bountiful supper was served, the viands DLeing contributed by the guests. There were present Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Shandrews, Ar. and Mrs. Ira J. Nichols, Mr. and Mrs. Ishi Smith, Mr. and Mrs. C. I Enights, dr. and Mrs. Jutius Carr, Mr. and Mrs. Bartlett, Mr.and. Mrs. G. F. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Ii. P. Goodal, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Darrow, Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Fitch, Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Wood, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Willis, the Misscs Louise Quackenbusl, Nettie Smith, Marian Carr, Hattie kisher, Mar; Shandrew, Nettic Baker, Annie Bartlett Mabel, Julia, and_Eldice Danow, Imogcne Nichols, Jennie and Dora Thearle, Mrs. Tall, Mrs. Dorn, Mrs. Gregory, Messrs. A. M. Fletclier, Jay Bar- ney, ilarry and Fred Thearle, Norman Barney, A. Fisher, J. C. Denison, 8. Maynard, Will Shandrew, W. Baker, Frank Dorn, G. W. Mur- ray, Mr. Douglas. F. Lansel, E. Nichols, George Waterhouse. Last Thursday evening the lisses Mary and Allic Donnell entertained a few of their fricnds at the residence of their father. Among those present were Misses Clara Brown, Mary and Bell McEldowney, Georgia Jewett, Sarah McCurdy, and Emma Goss; Messrs. L. Budd, R. Midder ton, H. Carr, E. W, Gregory, F. Townsend, 1. Foster, F. Brown, and Whitnard. The evening was pleasantly spent with dancing and various games. UIGULAND PARK. Friday evening the Esthetics of Highland Hall gave their first publicentertainment, which con- sisted of musit, essays, recitations, and dramatic . representations. The music, furnished by Misses Ewna Parker and Lattie Jones, especially the “Spinning Song,” from the * Flying Duteh- mau,” by Miss Margie Fewan, was ‘very cxeel- lent. Miss Clara Munger, the vocal teacher, favored the nudience with two songs admirably rendered. Essavs were reauby Misses Souleand Strickland. Tableauxof *The Portrait ™ and the “Ten Virgins” were cnthusiastically receivea by the audience. A personation, “The Appie of Life,” was given, in which Miss Minnic Coolk took the part of King Solomon; Miss Emma Chapman, the angel; Miss Florence Dimock, Youth; Miss Fannie Patch, Pleasure; Miss Ida Oglesby, Ambition; Misses May Jacobs and Lilian Cushman, spirits. Miss Lutie Salsoury’s rendering of “The Famine,” from “Hiawatha,” was excellent, and Prof. Liebling delighted the gudience with additional music. LAWNDALE. The Orvis Social q]llh held its regular meet- ing Friday evening. 'After a pleasant sociable the Club ndjourneil to the dining-room, where a sumptuous supper was partaken of. The co; pany then rewurned to the parlors, and music and singing were the order of the cvening. The Text meeting will take place at the residence of Mr. E. G. Orvis, Thursday evening, March A full-dress party will be given at Mr. Orvis' Tesidence on April 6. WASHINGTON HEIGNTS. The Washington Heights Social Club closed jts affairs for the season at a business mecting Tield by the members at their hall Monday even- ing. Short addresses were delivered by Pres- ident T. J. Baty, T. M. Folsom, Sceretary, Will- jam H. Maguire, William Calvert, William Vear, J. Kann, A. 8. Dittman, and a farewell address by C.S. Morzau. A good, social time was had, and all expressed themselves s being well pleased with the cajoyment experienced during the winter entertainments. The effects of the Club were disposea of at anction, as pro- vided by the rules of the Club, and a handsome dividend was declared in favor of the mewmnbers. NEW YORK. SPRING 1S NERE. Spectal Correspondence of The Tribune. New Yorx, March 15.—We are now fairly convinced that spring Is here, but there is little display of spring toilettes or. fashions save io the shops. Hereindeed the array is bewildering, and it requires much strength of character and purpose to resist emptying onc’s purse in order to become possessor of at lvast some of all tue lovely things ohie #8:3. The assortment of wash goods is cspecfally varled and attractive. Among thera, the greatest novelty is known as damasse linen. It Is o copy of the favorite damasse silks, and is .shown chiefly in dark shades, navy-blue, chocolate andchestnut brown, dark-green, and black. Tne ground of one of these is elaborated with oricutal designs, either in the same shade or in a lighter one. Occa- sionally the pattern is of a different color, as dark bluc upon 2 handsome brown, gray upon green and upon black. These materials, though all-linen, bave rich, silky appearance, and are selling rapidly. Itis a fact not to be ignored, that, besides being handsome, these damasse linens are very cheap. They are of good width, and cost but 50 cedtsa yard. The next most desirable fabric is u cotton goods known as Mexicaine, and bearing a close resemblance to the silk of the'same name. This material is chiefly seen in small checks, and the colors are very bright and pretty. One style has a ting plaid of red "and green, which is “very pleasing, while not at all glar- fogly ‘conspicuous. But, to my mind, the most satistactory goods of this description are the old, yet ever new PERCALES. There bas never been 8o large and so charming a supply of these popular fabrics. Nearly all of them have provided with the patterns a Dorder- of some sort, designed for trimming them, very lovely some are. There are percales With borders simulating lace. Others impose upon you a pretty printed fringeso well exccut- ed that it may require a second glance to detect the imposition. _Still other varicsies show tiny, tasteful gurlands of flowers and foliage, and others yet exhibit charmiog bands of the latter alone. ~ An exceedingly pretty one has alternate broad stripes of a deiicate green aud white,— the latter having a few bair lines of faiutest pink. Accompanyinz this goodsis & bordering of small grape- beautiful in symmetry and color. Another very pretty percale. 5o handsomely finished as to appear like foulard, consists of very finc black ami white stripes placed in clusters of five, and giv- ing at a short distance the ctfect of a golid strips. Betweex every two clusters is a narrow stripe of cardinal. The line of cheviots is un- usually finc: some of the best have broken checks aud irreimlar stripes of gray and searlet, Dluck and a moderate slaro of yellow, biue, and Duff, and 50 on through a list of pleasing com- DLinations too various to particularize. AMONG MATERIALS SLIGUTLY HEAVIER is matelasse royal, a_combination of camel’s- hair and s little 5ilk. it has a handsome design wrought upon the surface in various patterns. It will be employed solely in combination with either silk or woolen goods. An attractive novelty is a mixture ball silk and half wool. 1t is ad importation coming principally in black, and datk shades of blue, green, gray, and brown. It is shot with bright metallic threads, and these, with a few of the silk strands, at Tomular intervals, are “bunched up,” as the children would say, all over the material. It isan extremely handsome cloth, aud will doubt- loss have great popularity. The fine vigognes I mentioned in my last have proved most suc- cessful, and are estensively worn. They are Yovely, particularly those haviuz a ground of rich plum, biue, or biack, striped with a soft silvergray. The once much-loved 4 POLKA DOT,” so long no eclipse, has reappeared, and finds mauy admirers. 1t is always a favorite desizn in foularls, and is now cxhibited in percales, einghams, and fine, silk-finished cambrics. Some very pretty ones have the ground of a rather dark sbade,? polka dot ' of the same color but a much lighter shadey one shows 2 pavy blue with the dot of French blue, a_rich chocolate with dots of pale fawn, cte. There are ' various charming devices for making up all these lovely fabrics. A-dress of pale laven- Qer percale Lns_the skt edged with an eizht- inch gathered fiBunce, very “scant and bias. Above this is a pleated flounce, which in turn is edged with a bias fold of per- cale, which consists of white hall-inch stripes and lavender hair lines forming & purple stripe of equal width. The polonaise is of the siriped ‘material, cdged with a plisse of the solid color, underneath which is 2 deeper pleating of the stripe. 'The polopaise is very long and clinging, and shows absolutely no drapery in front or at the sides, though at~ the back it Is maderately Jooped and ornamented with full Iavender bows. A favorite color iust at present is a rich bronze hue, and very handsome it is. There are va- rious tints griven, to this color, and, as we have creem, ivory, rose, and bluish-white, so we have greenish, brown, red, and golden bronze. The first - and the last appear to enjoy a slight preference ahove the others, but all are exceedingly beautiful. A handsome fall cos- tume exhibited at one of the recent openings combines a rich golden bronze with the popular tilleul. The skirt is of heavy D of 8 Jovely tillenl tint, with a square court-train of satin, richly embossed with bronze velvet. This is elnhomu:)i; trimmed with heavy bronze galloon and chenille fringe, olive-colored, while afinishing touch is added by a pleasing ad- mixture of some’ handsome Torchon Iacc. At the same opening was displayed an attractive ‘home-dress of soft gray camel's-hair, combined with myrtle-green silk. A few words now of one or two simplebut very i PRETTY SPRING TOILETTES. A skirtof a subducd drab or gray hasa trim- ming consisting of two moderately-narrow pleated flounces. The -effect of these plisses is very good and novel, for they are cut of a ma- terfal’ that is striped, and arecut and pleated bias. The material is a gray corresponding to the skirt, and has penci! lines of a rich mazarine blue. The overskirt, of u charming shape known as the Lurline, is excecdingly dressy. The fronts, which overlap the double gores diagonally, are closed with button-holes and buttons of blue. The overdress is of the striped goods. Theback breadths,whichare plain, are but slightly draped, and overlap the frout at the sides, where they are buttoned over. The basque,which is very jiuunty,is of both materials, the striped ptedominating, while there is an in- serted centre back of the solil -brown fabric. The picee under the arms continues and forms sn;unre pockets. Emerging fromn this Is a sash of silk which js tied inabow with full loops and short ends. The sleeves are finished with a wurned-back enff and two pleatings which fall over the hand. Another pretty toilette designed as a street dress for early spring consists of a slightly- trained skirt und a polonsise. This lutter is the main feature, and makes a sim- ple toilette very' clegant. A skirt of yellowish-brown silk js ornamented simply With one pleating ubout a_foot in depth, and with a heading ot itself. - The characteristics of the polouaise are its double fronts, one overlap- ping the other. From the right shoulder to the left hip the polonaise is fastened in 8 de- pressed curve diagonallyacross the front. From the lett it closed aeross to the right bottom of the garment. Along this point of closing and arouwl the bottom is & rich chenille galloon. The bucks are totally dissimilar in drapery, thus Q\'inz a showy and exceedingly stylish effect. At the right 2 handsome pocket, plain coat- sleeves, and a standing collar, arc the remain- ing features. There are wonderfully LOVELY LITTLE GARMENTS shown for the comfort and adornment of the wee men and women. The materials provided for - them are uncxceptionable in quality, quantity, and appearance. One lovely_little gms isa combiuation of tinest cambric, Hamburg edging, and insertion. Three box-pleats, both in the back and frong, provide the necessary fullness, and the carment hangs free from the figure. A full rutiic of cdging finishes the square-cut neck, and a similar gamiture completes the bottom of the dress aud sleeves. Down the centre of ecach box-pleat are two rows of insertion, and the same forms a heading to -the rufile at the cdge. Another charming little affair is a walking-dress for o young litly of 4or 6years. The deep back is Ecrm:lly symmetrical, fitting casily to the fizure v narrow side bodies. 'The double frontshang. perfectly loose, and three rows of buttons sup- ply ornamentation for the front, while a broad siik sash adorns the back. Further trimming consists of bias bands of silk or fancy braid in two or three rows. There are other dainty de- vices for the little ones which merit further consideration, which shalt he accorded hereafter. Marmiz 8. THE FASHIONS. SULLISERY. Home Journal. The bonnets of this scason appear in hardly as many caprices of shape and adjustment as those which have obtained for several years. The distingulshing bepd-dress s small, close, and modest, with the soupgon of coquetterie which renders the bonnet ‘““alove,” or ravish- ingly attractive. The distinctive idea In the Normandy bonnet, or the capoto, is most prom- inent; varied to suit different purposes, ages, and occaslons, in shupes which bear the names « Clotilde,” “ Amoret,” * Marguerite, * Cy- clone,” “Norine,” *Gypsy,” ** Minerva,” «“Empress,” ete. The esception to the close brim of the Normandy bead-dress is a return to the coronet brim of seven ycars ago; and a fancy which ‘Tavee of Paris inclines to is that of a jeunty, wide-brimmed bonuet, turned slightly back toward the front, to give place to & saucy bouquet which rests on the frizzed front hair. Asarule, the crowns of honnets are so sharply square that they trench on the old-fashioned bell shape; though some arc rounded, some verging on the semi-cenical, and some, the soft capor puffed. French and Italian chips are again In the market, but they yield precedence o the fancy Tuscans and plain Flor- cnce braids of the natural rich yellow of the straw; while there will bearun on the fine, beautiful Belginn satin and the English Dun- stabic split straw braids. ‘The colors used in bonnet brimming bave never been so dazzling and prononce as 4t pres- ent, the reds running from the vulean and car- dinal colors, through “tne paler Lucifer and cerise shades, out to the faintest blush tints; the yellows, from the deepest —orauge, Svtending | through the mandarin, gold, lemon, and staaw shades, ont to the palest Juwne ! tints; maroon, _ prune, tilleul, the French grays, the blues,—{romjthe most vivid indigo to the faintest ciel tint,—and, indced, al- most every conceivable color and shade of color is seen in satins, silks, faconnes, gauzes, plush, ribbons, feathers, and flowers for~ bounet trim- Ining. 'In spplying trimming, the shapes, s a general thing, suggest but a single ‘mode, Viz.: the surrounding of thecrown by a torsade of silk or satin alone, or commingled; 3 massing of the more fanciful garniture oo tne top, of towards the side; with long brides or streamers of ribbon, lace, ofitulle at the back, and a simplc tulle or crepe lisse ruche, or other equally modest face trimming. Upon almost cvery_bonnet shown, more or Tess yellow appears. The jbonnets are black, white, and the natural_yelfow of the straw— fancy colors having gone out, toa very marked extent. Except for the chapean de convenance, the Dbonner will have decidedly the prefercnce of the round hat. Ofthe latter, the most pleasing fancy is the bell-crowned shape, with the- En- glish brim, curled up at the sides. Later, a hat Sith the same crown and o shelving brim will find fovor; while there is moderate desire for roturn o the * Gainsborough,” the pifferaro, and other of the broad-brimmed hats of last summer, in certain nodifications. Velvet, satin, silk, gauze, and feathers arc .the trim- mings used on hats. WRAPS. The Dolman mantle is most_popular at_the moment, though in the later importations from Paris we find the hnlf-fitting sacque as well as very pretty things in Ant- worp silk, Sicilienne, and Canton _crepe fichus, richly embroidered in silk and jet beads, and trimmed with deep silk fringe. The prevalling Dolman for spring wear is made of ecru or gray camcls’-hair muatelasse cloth, with the slightly fitted back, the deep, shawl-shaped e o oroTeces or sleeves, and the decp, obtuse- Ty-pointed fronts; sometimes garnished with bias bands of silk along the lines of the seams, aod invariably trimmed with worsted fringe in successive rows of short tassels or balisona body of net-work. WASHING 0OODS. A decidedly increasing favor for wash dresses is noticeable, and the probability is that they will be as much wom in_New York and viciuity as in Pars or New Orlcans. The promincnt fabrics of this class which arc nows the Jureur, ore the Scotch and Madras ginghams rivalinz in colors and texture the * Louisine™ silks of £wo years ago. The Cheviot, Servian, and Newport suitinzs, in twilled and basket textures, plain and_stripeds cool and sheer nrg;ndv musling and figured Jinen batistes; finc French and American per- caleg, and the substantial English chintzes, all are popular. Inp?npnzy goods, whether of wash materials or not, stripes take the precedence of plaids; while in the Scotch sud Madrds ginghams there are patterns of stripes and plaids to be made up in combination,—the striped for the skirt and trimming, and the plaided for the polonaise or any form of over-dress elected. COLORS Tn silks and cashmercs, while black will agatn obtain as the most useful and oenteel dress, it has lost to some extent ts position as thestand- ard, whether for strect or indvors wear. There are still the dark indigo blues, invisible and myrtle greens, and pain brule aod dark nut- browns; but more particularly noticeable just now s bronze. in half a dozen or more shades, and_prune of the darker colors, witha_dozen shades of the,clear color known as French gray, the usnal w and neutral colors, tilleul, or ‘lime-green, the au lait, ‘peach-blow, snaw»bl'nc, and several pale jaune tints of the lizhter col- ors; while for_millinery trimmings and relief in dre&smnldn%flmre are glowing reds, under the names of Vulean, Lucifer, and sanguine, aod the most vivid yellows, under the names man- - darin; sulphury safran; lemon, and indeed every hue and shade in which the jaunc rav is discov- erable. - 2 FOOT-DRESSING. For the street, for wear at the present, the Polish buttoned_boot is the only shoe of special consideration. Later, ties will come in as a Tnecessity in tho display of the fashionable fancy stockings, The sole of the bout is broad; the toe round, almost pointed; and, despite allargu- ment ngainst it, the French heel is insisted on by leaders of fashion. From the Centennial slipper, with its larse bow and buckle. zgw a slipper with an additional strap, trimmed Yrith a bow and buckle; and from this, there is a very- stylish shoe, with four straps trimmed with bows and backles. This. is the slipper o la Moliere; and an elegant creation of the shoe- maker. For the evening toilette, ladies have slippers made of the silk of, or to correspond 3{“1‘;’03“ :filgr of Llllu dress; or wear white g‘nfim ippers, starlet, cerise, ros r green silk ltockilles." e, oep, blncy o e NEW IDEA IN GLOVES. 'The special novelty in gloves is the outerowth of n_model which has been recently patented, and for evening wear bids fair to supersede all others. It is made without the slit {n the palm of the hand, and is buttoncd on- the outer side, from the seam which usually occurs there. It is an improvement on the-old style, inasmuchas the glove is relicved of the gap which sreatly distigures the Ltof the glove, particularly on a plump hand. This side-buttoned gloves comes witn from four to ten buttons. In color, gloves forstreot wear correspond with the colors fashion- ableindress goods,appearinginthe blucs,ereens, and browns of the silken and woolen suffs, prune, plum, and the usual wood and ncutral tints, with paper color, the Freuch and pearl eravs in diffcrent shades, and several shades of dark ecru. For evening wear, there is an incli- nation ton return to the old love for white gloves, while a_special fancy obtains for cvery tint in which there is a soupcon of jaunc: and peach-blow, flesh-color, cream-white, delicate pearl, lavender, lilac, snow-blue, Nile-grrecn, and the delicate neutral and ecrn tints are all worn. The average number of buttons on gloves for street wear fs three, and from this to six are worn; upon gloves for evening the average num- ber of buttons is six, while from four to twelve are worn, in proportion to the depth of the sleeves of the dress. EUGENIE'S LACES, New York Tridune. Douglas Jerrold has written the History of a Feather.” Let sowmc one writc the sensations of the maryelous Jaces of the ex-Empress Eugenie, which have_found theirway to this city. Tne point de Bruxelles shawlis of ex- traordinary fincness. It is made of flax, spun in dark underground rooms, so fine as almost.to escape the sight. * More subtle web Arachne cannot spin,’” thian this shawl of yellowish-ivo lace ground, woven and unitcd in diamond- shaped silky pieces, over which flowers and foliage are displayed and intertwined. Dahlias, clusters of forget-me-nots, roscs, ‘pinks, and lilies, are exquisftely colored, each petal, leal,and tondril belng_after. the patterns desigued und painted by the designer, M. D'Huyghens. for the parchment lace-workers. Eighty experts werc employed for onc_yeur on this marvelous product of human industry. The flounce of point d’Alencon is wide enough in front to form an overskirt, and is five yards and & half long. This shows an imitation of Royal Venice point, which is no longer manufuctured. in jts magnifi- cent web and patterns of geometrical fashion, orof the elaborate tracery of the Renaissance period, rare devices of elaborate antique figures of interlaced bars and scrolls, and (n%cm‘ de lis and roses of cathedral windows, and the trefoil of altar screens snd Moorish arabesaucs. The patterns are taken, or mostof the ace- work designs are, from the minute tracerics of artists in stone. Again, over the neaddy invisi- ble mesh heavy ferns droop and long pensile branches like crystal stalactites in u dark cav- ern, and there are groups of medallious sct in a framework of exquisite garlands of foliage, the raised edges'and borders being worked around concealed horsehair to give it greater stiffncss, and offering a grander surface to theceseasa contrast to the airy grace of the Bmssdi man- ufacture. This flounice cost $22,000 in gold,and i3 mow offered at 3100,000. To account for the extreme _costliness of potut &' Alencon’ it should be said that it s worked with the finest of needles on parchment pat- terns, in pleces, and afterward united by invis- ible scams. Twelve different hands are required to complete a single picee of Alencon lace. The design is engraved upon 3 copper plate, then rinted off upon picces of green parthment ten nches long, each numbered in a' given order. The pattern is pricked upon the parchment by l.l;cmmarke:; then the tracer traces the pattern of the coarse linen stitched to the parchment; next comes the workér, who makes the ground-net- ting of the ucc; then the flower-workers and others take it in hand. _ The finished lace is cut off from the pattern with 2 shurp razor. The joining tomether of the pleces is performed b the worker, who polishes up the fluwers and desigms. Ablack Chahtilly ‘lace shawl bas a ground fingus u cobweb, o Square border shows me- dieval fizures. Above this is an entwined gar- land of flear de lis and lilies. The centre clus- ter of roses, tulips, and passion’ flowers, with foliage, arc shaded Itke o drawing in Judia fuk This costs $1,100. A point d’ Alencon shawl is another marvel of beauty for $10,000. The ‘border shows an intricate. elaboration of leaves and traceries.. The ceutre group consists of swheat, droopitig.oaten bells, and tulips. There is also an inner border of medallions alternating with roses. Thereis a variety of costly point lace necklaces and pendants shown in velvet- lined jewe! caskets. French modistes now fashion garments_according to the style of the ancien regime. These costumes, in one piece, with overskirt or basque, ar scanty and nar- row, and have scarcely a fold to hide the form. B PARIS. BUTCHERED TO MAKE A STOW. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. PaR1s, March 3.—Those who have witnessed the celebrated play of * Fromont Jeune and Risler Ainc,” or perused the translation under the title of its heroine, Sidonie, will remember the sign of the lfme. Delobelle, on the door of their chamber in the fifth story of a poor tenement-house. It states that within that room are prepared + Olseaux et Mouches pour Modes.” As the door vpens, two .women are seen sitting at a table employed in one of thosc fancy trades so common here, and which furnish modistes with many articles known as * specialtes de Paris.” Two long boxes have just becn opened by the Mmes. Delobelie, wnerein hundreds of little birds are pressed comfiactly together with outspread wings, and which bave been consigned to them for arrangement by a Parisian merchant, who received them from the Antilles. The gorgeoas plumage s by them smoothed, the eycless cavi- ties repluced with jewels, and the wings ar- ranged to take their flight from ‘the abode of misery and privation iuto the fashionable world. Hundreds of homes in Paris are counterparts of thatso graphically described by M. Alphonsé Daudet in his recent play, and nothing retlects more severely on the cruelty of Fushion than her insatiate demands for the gay parure of the little birds, so profusely exposed to view inthese dismal abodes. . A POREIGN BEAUTY recently appeared at one of the most prominent balls, in 3 toilette of pale-blue crepe, festooned with ostrich tips, whilst here and there, amidst these feathers of creamy white, canary-birds were seen of richest hues. One surmounted the coiffure, holdiog in its beak loops of turyuoise and pearls,.and another, replacing the conven- tional bouquet on_the left side of the corsage, held a spruy of heliotrope, which pussed diszo- nally scruss the front. Unfortunately, the plumage of these little binlsis in accordance with fashion's choicest hue, and, although many will recoil from using it asa persounal adorn- ment, others will not resist temptation that ampers vanity o & novel form. The cruel act, that Nuture's loveliest bijou, the hum- ming-bird, has nearly bceome cxtinct, now ihe subject of . vomment among maupy, leaders of socicty, and it is hoped this tnfiucnce will arrest the present attempt of certain modistes tosubstitute the plumage of the canaty for that of the little beauty whose Sm-un: of topaz, emerald, and ruby hue was onl; esigned to-flit” among the fowers, but hich fashion has almost destroyed. i AMONG NEW DESIGNS FOI SPRING MILINERY, beautiful capotes of black lace, dotred with strarw, are seen, and also charming Leghorns aud Florence bralds, in shapes to suit all, but too va- ricd to describe indetail. Theyellow hucofthese can never be obtrusi but please remove that monstrous heap of daflodils and placc it in yoar chimney-vase, aud remember that dandelions and tea-roscs do not conform well together! The distingue - Leghorn does not require trimming _adapted to ordinary tastes, which now demand - a_multiplicity of shades, as its sumple elegance will be destroved by the sa- perfluity which is only pardonable when cover- ng the hideous, coarse straws: now intruding themselves, as they do cvery spring. A few pattera chips have made their appearance in the cottage shape; very timidly, indeed, with a delicate trimming of mignonctte, violets, or other small flowers mixed with illusfon, and full face trinmings of the same. Some have scarfs of elegantly-embroidered tulle arranged as vells, which, after crossing behind, are brought forward and knotted#loosely under the saln, whilst others havé large embroidered vVeils thrown over the whole, and gathered om the left side of the crown, under a camellia or fi blown ~rose. The present idea that :flow- ers can - be- lnrfisu'im!nflkly' used,. - if, [ rchment with thread upon a piece of | requisite. shades* can be . obtained, often results in bad effcets, for, although ** Thers is a niche for every flower on the earth’s broad bosom,’ sometimes harsh combinations are pro- duced by bringing them -too closely together. Although spring styles are looming ap, and the * “ mi-careme” is fast apy ing, > + % 'S FESTIVITIES have not declined, and daily reports of mag- nificent balls stillindicate that Paris is enioying itself enormously. That at the Grand Opera - 1ast Tucsday evening was largely attended by - the aris , and the sum of 860,000 francs was realized for the benefic of the operatives of Lyons, in whose aid the ball was given. The eo- trancing music of Strauss added tothe brillian of_the oceasion, which has not been excelled th wiater, even by the balls at the Elysee. x ‘The masical world is on the qui vive in an- ticipation of an carty representation of Gounod’s new opera, “Cing 3ars,” the outline of which I have already given you. The roles are all eatisfactorily assigned. “The diflicult character | of Father Joseph is to be sustained by M: Obin, who for several years has been connected with the Paris_Conscrvatoire, and who only throush urgent solicitation has been induced to retarn to the Opera Comique for this new opera, of which so much is expected. ‘Lhe character of Father Joseph is as decp in cunning as that of Tichelies, ‘and scorns 1O M however vile, to secure ambition’s ends. The one . 85 2 master despiscs the assassin whom he cmploys, and the other accepts every humiliation from the hand that pays him. Clothed-in_ all. the rigor of The "Order of St. Francols, Father Joseph aspires to the Cardinal, ship, and Kicheliew promises his influence witt’ the Popc on certain dishonorable conditions, odding: “Ifind the purple will become thee, - for it “hides the stain urlp blood.” De Vigny's ‘*Chatterton * has been revivedat the Theatrs Jrancals, where Mllc. Broisart id'much admired in the poctical chamcter of Kitty Dell. The drama rests on the love'of CAatterfon and Kitty Bell, who are the principal. characters; but in - purity of conception that of the old Quaker has . never been excelled. De Vigny has truly fathomed the grand prindples of a society which the world does not trouble itself generally to unders?and. - MATUILDE. ! THE GAME OF CHESS' Cness Direcrony.—Chicago Chess Clab, Nos. 63 and 65 Washington street;. open from9a. m. to 10p. m. - Chess players mect daily at the Tremont ‘House (Exchange) and the Sherman House (Base- ment). . All communications intended forthis department shoald be addressed to T TRIBUNE, aud indorsed * **Chess.™ . . TO CORRESPONDENTS. (“H. A. G."—A8 received, tho problem cannot- e solved by your method. ‘ B, and B."—The position has an cvident sola- tion fn two by 1..Et from B 2to K 4 ch. ,++1457 Fulton Strect."—Solutions correct, but in Problem No. 67 Whito canuot play L..Bto Kt 3 on acconnt of the reply, BtoKt7. } . R’ W.'G.," Williams College, Mass.—Yonr ‘mistake in Problem No. 85 is in overlooking the~ fact that Black can piay 3..P takes P en passant. "4431. N."—Solutions should always accompany’ problems intended for publication. ~ Suppose BL 1..R moves, in Problem No. 67, how do you mate?. “VH. C. P."—In provlcms the defense is always smpposed to struggle to the best of lts ability. It does not detract from the meit of & problem be-. cause defenees are made which lead toa mate in "1cas than the stiplated number of moves. . #* Correct solution to Problem No. 68 received from W. H. n, J. H. Clm‘ehell. C. Dreier, J. 1. Waliace, Barbe, C. W. Clark, “E. S. Watts, E. R. B., J. E.H.U., Sam, I A. 6. Passant, Pawn, and 1357 Palton street. city: H. T. Wright, Morgan Park, IIL ; R. S. T 0mpsos Hyde Park: TIL 3 L. Kattner, Des Molnes, Ta. ; ©/Pratt Little Rock, Ark. ; Kt., Tarner, Tl *,* Correct solution g0 E"E’“ No. 66 received from W, 1. Ovington. C. A, Perry, C. Drcler, E. Barbe, C. W. Clark, J. il Campbeil, E. S _Watts, C. 5. Wwilcox, F. A. Bergman, E.®. B.. ILA.G... J. E! I U., Sam, and Fawn, city; 1. T. Wright, Morgan Park. 11l. ; J. E. Robinson, Winona, Minn. }’ Et., Tmer, 1l ; C. Brodle, Austin. Ii.; H. C. Prait, Littlc Rock, Ark. ; L. Kuitper, DesMoines,” In.; H. L. S., Litchfield, Mina. ENIGMA NO, 08. .. BY MI. G. E. CARPENTRR. " “White. Dlack: Kingat KN EinzatKES - een at K2 -PawnatK 13 Rufzheat K B 2 Pawnat K Kt3 Knightat K B7 Pawual Whito [0 play snd mate in three moves. _PROBLEM NO. 68. BY MR, E. BARBE, CHICAGO. Black. e 2 s, v 2 o a e B ‘White. White to pley and mate in three moves. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 66. Black. 1..Q.K,or KPtakes Kt 2..Any move 1£1..BPtakes Kt 2P takes R CHESS IN CHICAGO. Game between Mesers. Mackenzie and Judd in- the Chicago Chess Congress of 1874 = ROY Lorez. Whtte—Mr. Macxxxze. | Black—-3(r. JtoD. Poh4 1.PoK4 K KttoB3 tloB3 (B QKES Qi3 S BwQRe B3 . .Castles WE2 () . KttoB3 wQ K4 toRt3 Q7 003 Castles. wdRs WQKES LK 2 toR 3 (b) takea B takes B tw kL5 Q2 ORBY W0 i3 tt0R B3 tax ttakes B P Kt 2 logLs »q w0 Qs fodie R to Rt 6 Eiok () tw R t takes B takes R P takes B2a P 20, Ke w3 K w ks 24K to = PloK ,, 5 - B £ ? 555 e " B At o Ko (. v 3.1t takes Rt W0 KL B ch (e) SLG tukes P 0 toyden wis * And a draw was agreed npon. (0) (a) Kttakes K I is better. 2 (1) A poor move. Kt to K sq, followed by K to R eq, would free lack’s game. . (c) White presses his advantage with great en- erzy. ’%l& Alfter this move Mr. Judd régarded the pame a8 4 ) lost. (e White now makes some very weak moves, which can only be accounted for by the circum- stance thatat the $7th move Black declared his game lost. It takes R, followed by @ to R7ch, Wonld force the mame in a few moves. () Black could now win the game, bat was anly 100 glad to escape with a draw. —Zhird Americas Chess Congress. 4 **CHESS BRILLIANT." : G1U0Co FLANO. : : 3 i CEESpESEsEA EII"l g CrCHR, L 1 At U T REE S Pz d L) 5 Zest fars i e 5