Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 25, 1877, Page 9

THE .CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. MARCH 23 i877—SIXTEEN PAGES. THE WORLD. A Fashionable Wedding from the Street-Arab’s Point of View. Some Interesting Reminiscen- ces from the Note-Books of Hack-Drivers, Club Parties, Receptions, Surprises, Ete., Dur- ing the Past Week. The Rage for Parasols---Some Beautiful and Costly Specimens. Baster Bomnets and Their Trimmings— Hrs. Hayes’ Second Reception— Fashion Notes. The French Capital Reveling in " Fashionable Fetes and Balls. Society and Fashion Deeply Im- bued with Politics---Par- tisan Colors. How a French Artist Satisfied Both Republicans and Royalists. CHICAGO. FROM THE OUTSIDE. A dismal cveniog. The air is damp and chilly, and the sky shows only a vast blackness. Underfoot the conditions are worse yet,—sloppy sidewalks, and streets submerged in mud and slush, with almost jmperceptible vestiges of snow along the curbstoacs and gutter. In front of one of those stately and aristocratic dwell- ings that stretch in long and inonotonous rows on either side of the avenncan arched awning of canvas, with a carpeted floor, has been erect- ed, extending from the doorway down the broad flight of stone steps ont of the gate and to the edge of the sidewalk.- From every windos of the house is poured a flood of light that il- lumines the street for the distance of half a block, and makes all beyond that darker than ever. A policeman who, for the last hour, has been lounginz against the lamp-post on the next cor- ner, resolves himself into an animated being, and tramps lazily along untl e arrives in the middlc of the glarc of light, when, under the pretense of keeping the peace, he takes up the best position for'secing all that transpires, and rclapses into a statue of Justice. Half-a-dozen gamins, who have been frightened away by his approach, soon regain their courage, and stealthily resume their pastime of keeping between the iron bars of the fence. A carriage with a livered driver comes splashinz up, and a gentleman inasilk hat and along overcoat stcis out and assistsa ladyin her precarious task of reaching the solid walk in safety and without detriment to the complicated fulds of a dress which she clutches with a despairing onergy. The ragged urchins on the feace do not “Jesitate to mAte TrTeverent remarks. A “I)’ youscc that air white dress of her'n?” exclaims one simple child of the street. *-It's jest like tother one’s what went in atore. *That's all you know about it,”replies the sagre of the crowd, *That ain't no drese. She’s got ln‘.r dress .done up iu a bundle uuder her arm. ‘ The lady and gentleman have already hasten- ed up the steps and out of hearing, gnd the car- riage drives off to make room for Pthers. The occupants all comein for ashare of criticism. The cut of 2 man’s beard, the color uf his com- jon’s halr, their size and probable weurht, physically and financially, all afford charming sngjefls for converzation. - Often the remarks are sudible to the objects of them, who there- mpon cither - attempt: a laugh, or look _excessively angry, or solemnly retend not to have heard anything. c indignant old gentleman, whose corporosity hos been serionsly assailed in most cutting language, is abont to appeal to the policeman, when, much to hisastonishment, that statuesyuc jmpersonation of the law suddcaly revives and sul'ks away before be has time to utter 2 com- Disint. , Meanwhile strains of music are wafted out upon the air, to the intense satisfaction of the sudicuce on the fence, some of whom so far forget themselves as to execute divers uncouth shutiles on the sidewalk. “Derried ef it ain’t a weddin',” exclaims the sage, who for some minates has been examin- ing the front-parlor windows minutely, *the old duffer with the bald head’s the parson. See’m there?” pointing excitedly to the bay- window, amainst the curtale of which the out- line of 2 man, of the deserintion referred to, can be distinetly scen. All eyesaré immcediately g&l upon the windows and all voices are hush- ““They’s at it now, sure,” whispers the sage. “Wish I could sed the bride. Hist meup on the fence, fellers.” With some assistance the waif climbs.up, and steadies himself on his parrow landing by placing one foot on 2 companion’s shoulder. * Oh, my eyc. I kin sce’m jest as plain,”’ he whispers ecstatically, with a prolonged rising accent. on the Jast word. « “What's they a-doing now, Jim1” asksan eager coinrade after eome moments. *‘ They’s a-bowin’ and the parson’s a shovin’ out his paws in the air like he was a-prayin’ and 2-blessin’ of em. That's it, now; I thought I bad 'm five. - I've scen this yere thing atore. He'sa savin’ ¢ Are you a-goin’ to hev this yers young woman fer a wile¢’ an’ the, feller be says, *1sm, vou bet.’ “ What's goin’ on now, Jimmy " ¥ Derned cf he aint a kissin’ of her—the old {cller, I mean,—an’ pow they’s ail a-kissin® of her. “The show must be through.” About this time there apoear several hacks, whose drivers relgn up their vehicles in a row and indulge in amicable conversation, touching mostly u] the last chicken fight and the pros- dexts of the hacis business in general: Mingled with these topics are pleasaut reminisccoces of previous weddings - which they have at- tended, as, for instance, how a certain couple’ were late for the train and hadto go back to the house and wait until morning before slarting on their tour; how another couple got scparatea in the depot and the newly-married ‘Wife started for Saratoga alone. saying that, for her part, she wasn't agolng to lose her trip just on account of that Smith; how anotber couple quarreled after getting on the cars about which ¥ay they should ride, hie claiming that it was . Bealilier toride head first and she declaring that &he could never think of such a thin: déa made her sick,—and so they 29l went home in separate hac In the midst of these profitable and interest- g narzatives the door of the mansion opened and the servants begin bringing out trunks and Darels inpumerabfe. Shortly after the bride and groom appear, pausing on the threshold lo zive the Jast good-bv and receive thelast “Gud bless you.” The fashionsbly- attired matron, ordinsrily frieid enough to cast 21 aristocratle gloom over a whole neighbor- iood, melts for once iuto a_mother, and pas- Honately embraces the daughter who now for the first time is ‘scparated from her. But the ‘word is said, and the young couple enter ¢ carriage and are driven rapidly away. irth and dancing continue farinto the night. ¢ cwnins have scen cnough, however, and lsappear, moroscly thinking ot the cakes and <offee which were 50 ncar and vet so far. The Carrisses have all withdrawn. too, exccpt occa- dmmfl; one drives up to _receive some of the early departing guests. - The policeman is gone 01 bis heat, reflccting stonily, as a statue must, Upon the frailties of human’ life. The street 1S dese: Ouly, after a- while, a_tramp glides by. He stops and glares at the briliantly- lighted mansion, and his rags and bearded, sowling face give Lim a desperate aspect. IN GENERAL.! A SELECT PARTY Wis given by Miss Mamie Sawyer at the resi- % of her parents, No. 75 Park avenuc, Thurs- day evening. The large parlors were tastefully timmed with elesant vines and silax, and the music and supper were all that could be desired. Among the young people present were the Misscs Mamic Sawyer, Nellic Sumway, Gertie Do, Nellic Germain, Mamic Dodd, Miss Mont- gomery, Miss Dorr, Miss Macgregor, the Messrs. Will Cobb, Charles Iatch, James Stewart; Charles Fast, Arthur Magill, Ed Cuyler, Will Paterson, Shumway, Riordan, - Underwood, S. K. Dow, Sawyer, Abbey, and many others. ST. JOHN'S GUILD. On Monday: evening the members of St. John’s Guild were handsomely entertained by Mrs. J. H. French™ at ler residence, No. 652 ‘West Monroe street. Among the Jarge number present were Mr. and Mrs. Crandall, Mrs. Bish- ©op, Mrs. Hopkins, Mrs. Freman, Misses Atkius, French, Morris, Brown, Johnson, Kimball, Dodd, Mathews, Buclk, and Messts. C. W. Bish- op, W. Gregory, Harry French, John Brine, Renuy Rolaud, Mr. Bowles, Mr. Johnson, and many others. S DIRTODAY PARTY. A children's party was given at the residence of Mr. aud Mrs. Creswell, No. 1114 Bowen ave- nue, Thursday afternoon, in commemoration of the tenth birthday of little Miss Ella Creswell. Among the guests were Misses Dalsey and Edith Moss, Miss Annic ‘Crane, Miss Hattie Cook, Miss Josie Clarke, Aiss Lillie Whit fiss Monie Bartlett, Miss Eva Cherry, Miss Nellie Adams, Miss Lizzie Creswell, Jeunic Clark, Miss Annie Bushuell, Miss Fidella Dinsmore, Miss Jennic Creswell; Messrs, Mortie Hodson, Harr, Beckweth, Edward and Andrew_Murray, Addi- son_Plumber, Willic Ward, Frank Sargent, Freddic Woodland. Clinton Adams, Isaac Stone, \‘\:"!llhz Turkington, Artie Adwns, Rulph Brag- TAL NONDESCRIPTS, The Nondeseript Socicly gave an entertain- ment at the residence ot “Mr. Thomas M. Kim- Dbail, No. 1120 Bowen avenuc, Friday cvening. A varied programme was presented, consisting of tableaux, songs in cestume, duncing, cte. The cvening passed rapidly and pleasantly. Among those present were: M d_ Mrs George Woodland, Mr. aud M am Turk- Wil ington, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Creswell, Mr. aud Mrs. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. Tower, Mr. and Mrs, Mr. und Mrs. T. M. Kimball, Mr. and clameter, Mr. and Mrs. Johin Cres- well, Mrs. Rae, Mrs. Hitcheock, Miss Josie Turk- ington, Miss Dinsmore, Miss Coyue, Miss Annie Adams, Miss Davis, Miss Bennett, Miss May Cook, Miss Grace Hudsan, Miss Stanley ; Messrs. M. R. Walls, Jonn L. Bennett, Will Dawis, Charles Requa, Ovid Davis, C. O. Goss, Thomus Davis, Williaui Requa, Marquissee, Grover. RECEPTION. A large osscmblage of (ricnds gathered at the residence of Mrs, Mary Overdier, No. 41 South Curtis street, Thursday evening, to extend their congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Heury Saunders aud bride, wee Smith, of Fitch- burg, Mass. The evening was spent in dancing. At 11 o'clock the guests were served a collation. There were present: Mr. and Mrs. Otis Cor- bett, Mr. and M Van Duzer, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Arno) Sickles, Mr. aud Mrs, Bl . A. L. Bishop, Miss Allie Bishop, Millic Josyln, Mis: JennieReackwell, Miss Nettic Corbett, Miss Aggie Dodge. Miss Rioe Sercombe, Miss Mamie Sercombe, Miss Emma Newland, Miss Nettie Bnrslow,Ls r. W. D. Newland, Mr. Lyman Fre ‘man, Thomas Sharp, William Schaeffer, Frank Dodge, P. E. Wilson, ard uthers. SURIRISED. Mr. and Mre. Frank Wentworth, of No. 440 Michigan avenuc, were surprised Wednesday evening. Mr. J. S. Wheeler, of No. 86 Park avenue, was surprised Tuesday evening by about_ thirty of his most intimate fricnds.” One of the features of theevening was the presentation of a beauti- ful bouquet by Miss Pht Shaffer, and her speech was responded to by Mr. Wheeler in a very pleasaut manover. The merry-makers brought an elegant supper which Eckardt furnished. A phantom surprise was given to Mr. and Mrs.J. L. A. Broderson, of No. 571 Fultonstrect, Thursday cvening. Amongthe company were Miss Ida Dennis, Miss Emma Henchman, Miss Addie Wood. Miss Lou Kelly, Miss Nellic Good- rich, Miss Lulu Goodrich, Miss Lou Smith, Miss Helen Kellogg, Miss Allic Dodze, stiss Addie Goodrich, Messre. Fred Wood, Frank Goodrich, Edward Peck, Joseph Jepson, Harry Moyer, ¥ M: Keenan, George Dennis, Edward Hiuchman, and others. A very pleasant surprisc-party was. tendered Miss Tillic Webner at her residence, 203 Oakley avenue. Thursday in honor of her 20th birthday. Dancinr was the main featurc of the cvening, in which they all joined and cojoyed themselves until lste in _the morning: Among those preseat were Mr. and Mrs. and Mrs. Charles Bittanger, M| Webner, Misses Envart, Oluey, Quirk, Miss Ad- die Webner, Miss Tillie Webner, May Kenney, Misscs Lizzie aud Bell Lutz, Clara and Mageie Pringle, and Miss Julia Moore, Messrs. Strid- iron, Stuart, Webner, Moore, Swett, Kcssle, Lutz, Oloey, Sweetlaud, Juck, Oliver, Morrison, ‘Abbott, and Stone. The Rev. 8. H. Adams, of the Centenary M. M. Church, was surprised at his resideuce, No. 409 West Monroe street, Tuesday evening. On account of the storm many were deprived of at- tending. Among those present were the Misses Emma Garrett, Blanche Dorland, Faunnic Bra- zetton, Nellic Brown. Emma Hiestand, Addie Hiestand, Lou Burkitt, Claire Snoable, Kate Campbell, Jane_Campbell, Miss Thomas, Clara Cloud, Cora Alling, Sadic llayman, Miss Bar- row, and Messrs. Richardson, Shnable, Smith, Barbour, Smecth, Lune, Barrow, Hayman, Se- gur, Waldin, Crall, and others. The cvening was pleasantly passed away with music, games, and 4 bountiful sunper. A most agreeable and brilliant surprise ;E:rty was had at the residence of N. H. Barnes, Esq., No. 336 Webster avenue, Friday cvening, in horior of the anniversary of Mrs. Barnes. _ She paid a fiying visit to her parcnts on the West Side, 2nd, on her return at 8 o'clock, found lier bouse in full possesston of her mauy friends, who had brought a large sugplyul the zood and cainty things of life, and had her tables most invitingly spread and loaded with the) Prof. J. K. McAfferty read and recited. diusic was sepresented by Mr. and Mrs. Foote and Mrs. Casselman, in several vocal and instrumental pieces. - The party was larze, and yet quite se- lect. Toilets were in brilliant and yet excellent taste. ‘Lherc were seversl choice presents. A very cnjoyable surprise party was tendered to Mr. Heury Ncimeyer ot his residence, 625 North Welis street_Thursday cvening, in honor of his 2ler birthday. Ameng thosc present were the Misses Annic and isa Buscher, Minoie Niemeyer, Misses Rosa- and Lot tencu, Misses Alvina and Lissctte Bees Arendt, Emma Klemn, Rosa Nickelson, Lizzie Gladg, ' Emily Morast, Emma Zuudec, Emma Liemann, Katy Brugger, Misses Barbara and Katie Schmiat, Amelia Muhlke. Miunie Kas- berg, Messrs. Frederiek Henry Buscher, Will- jum ‘and Heory Swissler, Mart Ficdler, Otto Hottinger, Heory Glad¢, Itudoloh List, R. Becekstein, Schubart, H. and T. Thicl, George Kuebler, . Merckel, Charles and William Nie- meyer. A complete and agreeable surprise was ten- dercd Mr. and Mrs. J. L. A. Broderem at their residence, No. 571 Fulton street, Thursday evening. ' The surprising party arrived about o'ciuck. The cvening's enjoyment_consisted of nusic, dancing, and_ social games. Refresh- meuts were furnished he “ladies. About 12 o’clock the party disburs all feeling happy audwell pad for their evening’s visit. The kinduess with .;Llich hthc werce rcl::el\'ed wll{ri:g:g be remembered by those present, among were Miss IJda Dennis, Miss Addic Wood, Miss mma Hinchman, Miss Lou Kelly, Miss Nellie Goodrich, Miss Lou Smith, Miss Hellen Keliogg, Miss Lulu Goodrich, Miss Allie 3. Dodge, vaud Miss Addie E. Goodrich, Messrs. Fred Ward, Frank Goedrich, Edward Peck, Joe Jepson, Harry Mayer, W. M. Keenan, George Dennis, Edward Hinchman, aud others. t Thursday evening a party was tendered M}:“smd Mrs. J. Bee at their residence, 1543 Dearborn strect. - About 9 o'clock the party started from the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. Blair, No. 1636 of the same street, and, besics: inr the house, took full possession before the host and hostess had eatirely recovered Ier their astonishment. After a reconciliation, the ladies began to unwrap, while the gentlemen roceeded to canvass the spacious. parlcrs. gms work being . completed, the orchestra & struck up,” and dancing, the prominent Tea- ture of the evening, was begun. About 12 o'clock o Tepast was scrved, aiter which, their appetites being fully ppeased, duncing was re- sumed with %rcsh vigor.- Among - the par- ticipants _were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Blai, Mr._ and - Mrs. G Manvillc, Mr. and Mrs. Jackson, Mr._and Mrs. §. Gallup, r. and Mrs. C. Tibbetts, Mr, and Mrs, Wicks, and Col. and_Mrs. Keeler. Misses M. aud J. Blair, Katie Quine. Steila Keeler, Cora Gallup, Crockett, Lizzie Wrigley, Maria E. Hall, Aunic Stowart, Millan, Adamis, Mrs. E. Clark, and Mrs. Andrews, Dr. W. E. Quine, Messrs. W. Stewart, C. Speacer, J. H. Hall, O. Gallup, F. Keeler, C. Patten, A. Scully, A. Hamen, Dailield, J. Clark, J. McFarland, 7. Glennon, and Frank Bee- | BRIEF n::gxo-cv e el children’s party was given n a’.‘tlhc res;ienscn of William A. Fuller, Esq., No. 1063 Michigan avenue. e Church of the Messich gave a able Tgx‘:':dn evening, at the residenceof Mr. Lonis Wahl, Izz. 964 Prairic aveaue. banquet of the Irish Literary As- sodlna:.;l‘.‘gfid a!.qthe Sherman House Monday evening, was a natable affair in many respects, thie company comprising many of the leading vitizens of Chicazo, A full report was pub- tished in ‘Tucsday’s TRIBUNE. The Occidental Literary Club will meet Satur- day cveniuz at the residence of the Misses Wriglit, No. 1006 West Mouroe street. Monday -+ evening Miss Ella- Field and Miss Pleda Dickinson entertaiued a_number of friends at thelr residence, No. 513 West Wush- ington strect. Another of the pleasant Blue Danube serics of sociables was given at No. 756 Lake strect Wednesday_evening. The party was well at- tended, and the evening was an enjoyable one. ‘the ladics of the Third Unitarian Church helda party at Martine’s on Friday cvening, which was i grand success. The hall was crowd- ed with merry couples and fricnds of this ear- nest und independent organization. There was a sleigbing party Wednesday even- ing from the residence of the Misses Burns, No. 30 Otis street, to Hyde Park. Among those present were the Misses Josic and Allic Lau- rence, Miss Nellic Sampson, the Misses Burns, Abbott, the Misses Comger, and Messrs. Frank Brandel, M. F. Fleming, L. \ard, . Gilbride, George' Gerow, Hobert Corlett, dJ. Sudler, Harry Rivers, and many others. - PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Falk have taken rooms at the Saint Caroline’s Court Hotel. The marriaze of Miss Gertrude Thompson with Mr. William K. Stecle will be celebrated next Thursday, March 29, ut the residence of the bride’s fatuer; 1. W. Tiompson, Esq., at Lake Forest. = CLUB DOINGS. FUN-SEEKERS. There were about forty couples in attendance at the closing party of this Club Thursday evening at Lakeside Hall, corner of Indiana avenue and Thirty-first street. Among these were Miss Ella M. Waterman, Miss Jessic Pridham, Miss M. 8. Brown, Miss "Libbie Iver- son, Miss May Feunimore, Miss Libbie Chum- asero, Miss Nettic Abbott, Miss Geneva Wirick, Miss Mabel Libby, Miss Fannte Boone, Miss Florence MeNeil, Miss Annie Libby, Miss Kittic ‘Ward, Miss Ella M. Brown, Miss Maggie A. Fisher, Miss Tone Patrick, Miss Mamie Doty, Miss Edna Williams, Miss Jennic Rigele, Miss Ella Wallwork, Miss Ella Truax, Miss Florence Taylor, Miss Annic Wallwork, Miss Nora Locke, Miss Nellic Williams, Miss May Wetherell, Miss Hattic Hurlbut, Messrs. C. H. Woodcock, C. Baker, L. N. Doty, L. M. Bogue, A. H. Pridham, W. Martin, A. F. Hale, W. E. Davies, C. H. Caberey, Aubrey Davics, E. G. Oakford, H. 8. Stone, W. 8. Bristol, A. Faulkner, W. G. Harper, A. Mitchell, C. Parks, C. W. Lawrence, J. T. Nicholson, H. C. Fuller, U. §.°A., Homer J. Brush, W. B. McCurdy, Lyman Lott, J. A. Jueson, J. Barstow, J. T. Martio, L. Ely, W. Griflitbs, J. E. Strader, C. Gillett, G. H. Merrick, J. 8. Chureh, C. F. Do land, M. Johnson, C. Washburue, J. \V. Busch- man, A. E. Craft, M. D. Brown, L. Booue, V. Ruflier, and many otheis. PP P A meeting of the Club with these mystic initials was held Monday evening at the resi- dence or Miss C. A. Brown, No. 59 Aberdeen street. The following programme was performed : 1. Quartette—*‘Over the Frosty Rails™ uartette Club Boiting the Door.™ Three acts “The Old Home Isn't What It ‘Thomas Tones 3ies A. Brown treet Carx™. e're Going Home To-imor- Messrs. C. and W. Race fe 16 the Life Mliss F. L. Sladden Blanc by Messrs, Howe and Thayer SANS PAREIL. A full-dress reception was given by the Sans Parcil Club_Monday cveninz at Bournique’s Academy. The attendance was very large and the toilcts clegant. Messrs. Seneca D. Kimbark, Walter L. FPeck, Charles E. Coburn, J. B. Stubbs, and C. S. Bartlett were appointed a comumittee to call the Club together next sca- son. THE GENIAL CLUB last Thursday evening held the seventh of their series of pleasant partics. . It -was in cvery sense a success, and the ladics and gentlemen appeared at their best. The couples in attend- ance numbered about scventy-five. Not the least ‘part of the entertainment was derived from the supper, which was participated in with zest. ANNOUNCEMENTS. The extra pnrtiy to be given by the Nameless Club will oceur Friday evening, April G. The South End will -give 3 calico hop next Wednesday evening, at their hall, No. 59 Cot~ tage Grove avenue. Y The Washinzton Pleasure Club will give their complimentary Easter party at Greencbaum’s Hall Monday evening, April 2 ‘The last. party of the North Side Reception Club will be given next Friday evening at Prof. Martine’s North Side Academy. ¢ Calico™ will be the raze at the next party of the **South End ™ Club, Wednesday eveaing, at their hall, No. 789 Cottage Grove avenue. An extra series of four Saturday evening as- semblies will be inaugurated at” Prof. Bour- nique’s Academy the tirst Saturday in April. The closing party of the Vesta Club will oceur next Tuesday evening, March 27, at the resi- dence of W. O. Carpenter, Esq., No. 120 Park aveauc. The first of the three extra partics to be piven by the South Side Reception Club will oceur Saturday evecing, March 31. The two following will occur on Friday evenings. At the closing party of the rezular series of the South Side Reception Club last - Saturday cvening, the management aonounced three extra purties, the first to cccur Friday evening, March 30, SUBURBAXN. LAKE VIEW. The tenth anniversary of the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Barnett was appropriately celebrated at their residence, No. 478 Lill ave- nue, Wednesday evening. The presents were both numerous and well selected, but it is hoped unlike the frieudship they represented, for they were at best tin and will perish in the using. ‘The tropical plants and tdoral adornments of the parlors, the fruits, delicacies, and rich variety of the dining-room were in every respect worthy of the bride’s good taste. The i inter without added to the good cheer within, only making the fires burn warmer and the jets shine bright- er. Among those present were, the Rev. T. P. Marsh and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Thomas, Mrs. Mary M. Thomws, Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Emery, Mrs. Carey, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Rob- erts (Austin, IIL), Mr. and Mrs. Bell, M. H. Bass, Thomas Vaux, R. B. Moore Graham, B. I'. Dressler, Bloomfield, G. A. fm- erson, R. 8. Andrews, H. Hauce, "O. 8. Richard- son, B. O'Bricn,.J. W. Stead, and W. §. Jackson, Miss . J. Sampson Hyde Pack, Lilly C. Moore, Mr. J. H. Barnett, and Mr. R. J. Penhallagon. HIGULAND PARK. While the grave;_portion of the community listened to Judge Booth’s excellent lecture on “The Constitution Thursday e\'cninf. all of the younger and livelier took _a sleighride. Ar- rived at the residence of Mr. Eastman, in Deer- ficid, the best of dancing-music was furnished, and after that an excellent supper. In the small hours of the morning they arrived home, all pronoundng it one of the most brilliant aflairs of the season. ‘The Baptist ladies gave a dime entertainment at the residence of A. O. Banks. Fine music was furnished by Misses Litka and Ricords, and an exhbibition of wax works was made. A farce catled “ Love in Disguise ' was played by Miss Mamic Wakefield, r. 3. C. Bauks, and Mr. Frank Green. Dancing closed the entertain- ment, which was_an eXceedingly pleasant one, and was enjoyed by alarger number thanis usual on such occasious. BLUE ISLAND. Mrs. 8. Dickson returned from Towa Thurs- day. While absent she lectured in Washing- ton, fa. " ¢ ‘The_Literary, Friday evening, was quite in- teresting. The choir of the Universalist Courch furnished the music. The Kev. Miss Chapin has been absent the past week, visiting friends fu Michigan. Mrs. T. H. Darling bias been serlously ill, but isrecuvering. ¢ La Bou Temps® met at Mr. C. D. Robin- son’s -Tuesday cvening. Owing to the storm very few ventured out. . : Copt. . Brockway has sufliciently recovercd from the cffects of his fall to attend to his offi- cial dutics. The Congregational Sociable was held with AMrs. Albee last Thursday evening. A delight- ful time was the result. . LAKE FOREST. The entertainment at this suburb has been confined to an evening for recitations and music at the Academy, ard the semi-monthly mecting of the Ladies’ Literary Society. The latter was held at the residence of Mrs. Brown, on Friday evening, and was largely attended. Original pers were read by tne Rev. Mr. Nichols, Mrs. Pl Smith, and Prof. Butler, and s poem by Mrs. Simeon™ Reid. _The paper hy Ar. Nichols_was * Clerical Reminiscences,” and was replete with interesting anecdotes, sLo\fing the wit and versatility of Dr. Emmons, a brother of the cloth, who figurcd prominently in Massa- chusetis for more thun- a half-century. Mrs. Smith gossiped ubout books, the Umiversity. duty as interpreted for citizens of Lake Fore: and was personal in as racy a mamner as usual Prof. Butler's paper was a skéteh,—na pathetic life history, having for its purpose the bringing out_the effect and meaning of that utterance of Chrigt, “Inasmuch as yod did it unto these,’ ye did it unto Me.” Not the least interesting part of the evening’s cntertainment were the songs by a club of Ju- dies and gentlemen, under the leadership of Capt. Sabin. They were heartily applauded. Mrs. J. V. Farwell, the: President of this So- clety, has shown managing skill in pre- aring programmes, and her success will insure Fong life to the Soclety. ? The next meeting will be at the residence of Mrs. C. B. Farwell. Miss Eific Ncef, who has been. spending the winter at Providence, R. I, and Mr. William Warren and family sre to return to their homes this week. EVANSTON. Socially, Evanston has been remarkably quiet since Lent commenced. Last week, however, a slight ripple was raised in this soclal calm, and. resulted in a lunch and surprise'party. Thurs- day Miss Jossic Brown entertained her circle of ludy fricnds in & very pleasant and bappy man- ner. It was a revival of the lunch pm-zl::u, and was tully appreciated by the participants. 'The young people. better known as the Q. E. D.’s, in honor of tio of their lady members who are abous to leave, broposed to” give them a party in the way of a surprise. Arrangemcuts were all made, und at the appointed hour Friday evening the party were conveyed to - the home of Miss Bessic and Cussic Blaney. The surprise was complete, and, aftcr numerous hand- shakings,the party took possession of the house and proceeded to have an enjoyable time. The evening was very pleasantly consumed, and at o late hour the party withdrew, contident that there yet remained vigor and fire in thefr mathe- matical maxim, “Q. E. D.” The Social Club will give for their entertain- ment Thursday evening a mock trial. The legal members of the Club have the manazement of this farce, and will no ddubt be conspicuous for their extravagance of lezal witand drollery. The trial has been in preparation for some time, and it is intimated bysome of the knowing members that it will surpass their former enter- tainment. Miss Alice Lansden will sever her conncetion with the Presbyterian choir after to-day. She has made arrangements to sing for the Plymouth Churel: of Chicago. HYDE PARK. The firemen gave their annual ball at Flood’s Hall Friday evening. The hall was beautifully decorated with_flags, and the guests danced to the music of a fine orchestra. A fine supper was served at 12 o’clock. v NEW YORK. THE PARASOL. Special Correspondence of The Tribune. NeW York, March 23.—Few adjuncts of a lady’s spring strect toilette arc more effective than a really handsome -parasol, and parasols now rejoice in a perfection of form, texture, and detail hitherto undreamed of. Very elezant, in- decd, arc somo that have lutcly appeared. For the present, the once popular umbrella must make its bow, and with the best zrace possible behold the dainty paraso) and the ornate “sun- shade ' -step into its place. A very handsome parasol, designed for accompanying an imported tollette, is of rich seeded silk of an exccedingly rarcand lovely shade of bronze-brown, ratber light than otherwise. The handle is of purc translucent amber, richlycarved, and bear- ing 2 handsome monogram of the owner. The end of the haudle, or, rather, the top, pro- truding up through the parasol, represents a moderately-large bird, exquisitety cut also from amber. It has its wings extending as if for flight, and so gracefully, so airily, Is it perched aloft that its delay scems but momentary. A handsome fringe over a fall of white lace finishes “the edge of this expensive trifle, for only an out- lay of $33 can make it yours. Another plessing parasol is of twilled silk of thatlovely shade known 25 French gray. Upon the surface, about two inches from the cdze, & plain satin stripe is woven into the silk. The hanale and top picce are of prettily-wrought horn, and a graceful loop of gray satin ribbou adorns the top piece. Mid- wav between top and edg8] is a bright cluster of moss-buds and roses, with a few delicately- tinted leaves. This is worked upon the surface by hand, and very pretty and novel is the effect. Other pretty parasols are trimmed with lace and rufiles of the same, pinked, plain, or embroider- ed. Otkers still -have trimmings of fringe, beads, galloon, and so on, ad infinitum. But besides all these wonders of elegance and ex- pense, there are some others that are not only very pleasing but are not so exorbitaut as to alarm one. There are some of 5 soft, rich brown, with edze of a mustard color, of ~a lemon tint, of a delicate sulphur, or of a pretty, wholesome, good, old- fashioned yellow, guiltless of nuance. The are simple, but stylish and attractive, poss ing also the merit of reasonsble cost. They mav be had in various siyles similar to those above for $8.50. A novelty in parasols consists of some made of bunting. ‘Ihey are gay trimmed, and will undoubtedly become quite fashionable. One of dark navy-blue buntiig is decorated at the top by a bow of cardinal rib- bun, and by loops of the same around the edge. Others ot dark green are similarly embellishied with ribbon of one of the new yellow shades. ‘There is not much to say rcg'ar(iing‘ Wraps, as as the same styles that were so admired last seasou prevail this sprine. Easter is ever warmly welcomed, and this is g[tcusmc case solely “and simply because it ring: A NEW BONNET. There are so many lovely colors, so many dainty devices, such a varicty of flower, fruit, and feather, from which to ciioose one’s spring bonnet, that the sclection becomes an affair of calm deliberation instead of being a common, everyday purchase. There are fine chips, biaek and white, French and Italun; there are the handsome Florence braids, and the claborate ~Tuscan — straws; in one word, there is auything anybody can want. Bonuets will take precedence of Lats for more formal and clegant wear, but the latter are too pretty, too comtortable, too becoming, to be allowed to drop into disuse. The round hat, of course, ranks first. but u very charming hat has a belt-crowned shape, with the English brim upturned at the sides. Eaterin the scason it is probable that tne popular Gainsborough aod other broad-brimmed hats will be revived. In varicty and beauty trimumings excel them- selves. Silk, satin, gauze, chenille, feathers, tlowers, and velvet all lend their aid, and lovely indeed are the effects. I have told you of the mauia for everything yellow, how it wases hot- ter than even the cardinal “rage.”. Every color is well represented, and it is almost in- credible the delicate tints and variations of tint. Red runs the color gamut from deep car- dinal to faintest ** maiden’s blush,” and bluc from the deepest mariue and vivid indizo to the wost delicate_cerulean. And the grays are lovely beyond description. A favorite combina- tiou is of soIt French gray and clear geranium red. Another equally pretty and considered very modish fs a rich plum mingled with exqui- sité tilleul. A lovely cifect is produved by a judicious mingling of absinthe-colored velvet and pale azure. Absinthe is o new color, a murky green with a vellow tinge. It is extreme- ly becomine to Dbloudes, and is as much admired by them as are the rich warm marcons and delicate straws and lemon colors. I think the loveliest bounets, as they are also the latest, are completely made ol flowers— crown, brim, and all. A beautiful imported bonnet of the favorite capotce shape copsists entirely of white and purple violets. A tulle barbe is attached beneath the crown at the back, and drawn forward beneath the chin, | where it fastened by a bunch of nacural violets. These, it is needless to say, must be replaced each time. _Another dainty little em, also of the capote form, has the crown of plum-colored sills, with a brim of raveled-out ruches of flesh- tinted silk. 1nside of these ruches is a rather full ruflle of handsome Malines Iace. A favorite hat with young ladies is the * toque.” It is a charming little affair, and weil de- eerving of its populerity. Some very pretty ones designed for spring wear are of white and black straw. Thesé, simply trimmed with a eluster of black and white Teathers, a little jet, and perhaps a bow or loop of crape, are fre- quently selected for mourning. ~For this use capotes are also much admirca. A very pleas- ingr one has the crown of soft, lustreless black silk, the brim formed of white marabout tips. Another, more decided mourning, has the crape crown banded by leaves and berries of- jet. A ‘barbe of soft black illusion is knotted under the chin. Besides these capotes, there is almost in- varfably a ruche of soft tulle or crepe lisse. Among neck wear are some beautiful navelties. One of these is a long scarf of finest Brussels net. This is richly embroidered in two _stripes. One consists of heavy raised work done in fine silk floss, all white; the remaining half or other stripe is of ‘rich orange, pale rose, or delicate blue. They are about two Pards in Tength and from cight £ twelve inches wide. ) There are now in process of construction some extremely g'.;?“m‘flfl'f“&f‘“ for yosb—l-:lslar festivities. ing p! leged as your correspond- ent, I have becug admitted beforehand into this wadise of satin and silk, and nest week will initinte vou into some of its wonders and Leauties., MaTrie 8, o ABROAD. MRS. HATES’ SECOND RECEPTION AT THE WHITE HOUSE. Dispateh to New York Herald. Wasnixgros, D. C., March 17.—Mrs. Hayes held -her second reception at the White House this afternoon, and the crowd was undismayed by the characteristic 8t. Patrick’s-Day storm of snow and slect, which made the weather most unpropitious for an affair of the kind. The lady representative of the Herald furnishes the fol- lowing report of the reception: - At 8o'clock the entire floor of the mansion was open to the public. All the chandeliers in the clegant cast room were lighted; and the cur- tains were drawn, .except one, which showed, through the dilapidated lace, a little patch of bright holly and evergreen, with a whole family of robins hopning about, as well pleased with the present Administration as with its prede- ceesor. The Red Room was ablaze with erimson and azaleas, end entertained many of the callers with its curious collection of trensures. The Preeident and party reccived in the Blue Room. 1In the line stood Mr. Webb C. Hayes, a younz gentleman of rare ease of manuer, just mraduated. from Cornell University, = He pre- sented the guests to the President, who greeted cachone with his customary sentlences and urbanity, The President was without gloves. Col. Casey stood uext and introduced the callers to Mrs: Hayes, Mrs. Hayes was dressed in black silk, with side plaitingsand bows of the same materinl, and the front was in heavy folds and lined with clegant fringes, with the finest luce in the neck and sleeves, and a puff of illu- sion filled the heart-shaped front. Mer hair was without ornamerit, save the comb; a cluster of creamy roscbuds was the only and appropriate ornament for the exquisite lace which tilled the hosom of lier tasteful dress. o Mrs. Sherman, wife of the Sccretary of the Treasury, wore black silk, with facingsand folds of black satin. Heér hair, slightly raised in front, was in a heavy braid at the ‘i} ck, with two long curls. Her ornaments were flowers and point- lace, with clegant bracelets on her beautiful arms. A . 5 Mrs. McCrary, wife of the Sccretary of War, wore black sili and velvet in inch-wide stripes, —a very ‘hecoming- costumc; her. blonde hair was in braids and crimped slightly at the front. Mrs. Col. Corbin was also in black silk, plain but elegant, and fitting her fine figure to per- fection. 1lec hair was dressed handsomely, aud with little ornument. Miss Platt, nicee of the President, wasdressed in a pale biue silk, with ruchings and puflings of fllusion, and long, drooping sprays ot white flowers. She wore o clustor of delicate rose- buds arranged upon her breast. Her hair was becomingly arranged, and without ornaments save flowers. Miss Foote worc a pale pink silk which must have been dcsilgncd by a genuino artist. It fitted admirably, and the long, sweeping train was trimmed with sidcéplnltmgs and ruches, while an apron of striped grenadine of the sameshade was ornamented with a heading-cmbrodery and a long, gruceful fringe. Her hair was in puffs and without ornaments. Miss Waite, daughter of the Chief-Justice, stood next. Her dress wassilk, of a dard-stone color, cut princesse, and very elegant. She wore a_cluster of flowers, as indeed the entire arty did. Miss Waite is a quiet, intellectual ooking ledy of dignified bearing, and has the rare faculty of being able totalk to several people at once. Her hair was dressed on braids and crimps, and ler ornaments were flowers. The wile of Sir Edward Thornton was attired ‘in an elegant ‘dress of plum-colored silk, with black velvet basque. Mrs. Cameron, wife of the Senator from Wis- consin, worc an clegant black silt, with mautle of the same, lined with crimson satin quilted in diamonds. A heary fringe and handsome head- ing completed the garment. Her - hat was elab- orately draped with Duchesse lace. “)m. Justice Strong wore black velvet and silke, 'OTES. Amber jewelry Is popular again. Pale bluc is trimmed with flowersof pale piuk. There ure trimmings of cherry for brilllant white. Tlowers arc mranged in comb shape on the’ Dback of bonnets. Camel’s-hair grenadine is the novelty in thin goods for summer. Lace pockets to match lace necklaces are the latest importations. Embroidered waistcoats are worn with lad'es’ new Breton costumes. * Bourctte is the fashionable woolen zoods for sprinz and traveling dresses. Rose-cream, a vinkish shade of cream color, is the new tint for evening dresses. The new mantles are scarf-shaped and shorter behind than those worn at present. 1t is predicted that ladies’ boots this spring will, in color, mateh their costumes. Outside pockets arestill declared fashionable. ‘They are too convenicnt to be dispensed with. Among the new parasols is one of black silk, trimmed with a decp flounce of Jace, and having a gayly-colored butterfly embroidered on it. The newest style of fancy shirts for gentle- men are made of white linen, double-breasted, ornamented with a tine line of red, blue, or brown, and with collars to match. When streamers are worn on bonnets they will be longer than ever. Althoush long streamers are the more graceful, by being car- ricd to the extreme they dre often made to ap- pear ridiculous. - The Greclan knot at the back of the bead Is seldom seen now. The hair is rolled in many pufls high on the head. The Grecianwasa style becoming to few, making pretty girls look plain and plain ones positively ugly. PARIS. THE LENTEN GAYETIES. Kpecial Correspordence of T'he Tribune. Paris, March 10.—Paris has gradually been receding from old Lenten forms, until they have nearly disappeared, and that period, once de- voted to fasting and prayer, now seems to be the signal for opening all doors that have hither- to been closed in the fashionable world. Since the commencement of Lent, balls have multi- plicd, official fetes are succeeding cach other in wonderful rapidity, and the artistic and literary world are vying with each other in the brilliancy of theirentertainments. Most prominent among thelatter were a reunionof artists fromall parts of the world at the beautiful hbome of Pierre Veron, aud a grand fete given by the Ministre de I'In- struction Publique to the best artists of the Theatre-Francais. The Russian Ambassador inaugurated his fortnightly receptions last Sat- urday evening at his residence on the Rue de Grenelle, Suint Germain. M. Thiers also held a grand levee recently on the anniversary of his birth, and to-day the Duke Decazes will give a magnificent banquet. A description of last week's balls would only be a repetition of those previously given, with their clegant toilettes, beautiful women, entrancing music, and splen- ald decorations. The abseace ol conversation at these balls has been noticed as a remarkable fact this winter, and maoy reasons lhave been assizued s to the cause. Some maintain it is in consequence of the economical principles with which our times sre impregnated, and others think ladies are losing their affability by aspiring to become savanles; but, without knowing the cause, the facts remain the same. There are charming soirecs dansants, however; where Parisian soclety fs better understood. A perfect case characterizes these sociables, and a vivacity reigns that never passes beyond moud breeaing. Onc, that was given in rather an im- romptit mannera few nights since, wus brought to prominence by the fact that scveral well- kuown Legitimists were converted by the charm- ing and persuasive mannersof the wifeof 3 Radieal Deputy. Society is DEEPLY IMBUED WITH POLITICS, and cven fashion is governed thereby In some demree. A Republican must not wear violets, ns they are the cmblem of the Bonapartists, while the Jatter scorn the red of the Repub- Heans, even in ftlowers. Colors have a pcculi'ar significance in France, and for this feason Diaz- put a shred of purple in the'soft brown hair of the young girl who served him for his picture, **La Republiaue.” This tinge of royalty, so gracefully armanged, bas calmed many angry feclings, wmle the most timid Republican does noi object to the concession. Modistes are - trving the same ex- eriment by mingling colors to please every- . Hats for- the grande loileite and theatre are masses of flowers and illusion; but those for the demi-season are trimmed with scarls and plumes. Some' of -the latter are turbans in every sense of the word, bein formed of scarfs, cotied in Oriental style around the irame. One of black armure silk has a bonillonne of tuile bepeath, which forms a facc-trimming, and, passing all : around,, i lost under long {frin; ends bebind. A bomnet for the demi-season “ is of white armure sil, in Marie Stuart shape, with face lining of pale blue satin. The crown is_entirely covered by drooping plurnes of delicate blue and white, which, curling to the cdze of the rim, mingle with u full face trimming of Malines. These becoming shapes will doubtless continue in fa- vor duflnfi cred with lace or other light material. Elegant barbes are scen of immense size, which are de- signed for this purpose, and it is predicted these will be also worn a I’Espagnol without any oth- er covering on the head. ' . THE OVERWHLELMING DISPLAYS in many grrand bazars offer unusual attractions for thase who .admire loud effects and gaudy colors; but there are other establishments whose prej tions for spring are on a scale of clegance hitherto unequaled. Among _choice novelties arc the lace gzloves whose introduction was predicted a, year ago. Some of - these are copicd from portruits of the time of Louis XIV., entirely covering the hand and arm to the clbow, and resemble thic fincst point de Venise. These costly aflairs have given risc to imitations in lace, and also revived the old-fashioned net- ted oues, but they bear the same comparison to those of the dahni_l:\cc a8 blown glass -does to precious stones. Fashion, however, is becoming democracic and no lun(x'cr exacts the obligation of wearing real lace, with its authentic impress, dircct from Chantilly, Malines, or Alencon, and all cun assume, or imagine they assume, a cer- tain. degree of clegance once’ allowed by the tyrant Fashion only to the favorites of fortune. MUSICAL AND THEATIMCAL. In view of the successful repetitions at many Tarisian_ theatres, it seems o marvel why so much trouble was formerly taken to place new picees pightly on the stage, and when defective plays thus continuc for a’long season, the.mar- velis cven greater. - **The Hetman ™ has caused much comment, and a diversity of opinions has been expressed regarding its merits, and per- haps it Is a desire to comprehend it fully that prolongs its existence at the Odcon. 'Those critics who do not regard patriotic outbursts as a palliation for many defects are not enthusi- astic in its praise.” Itisa great martial sol- emnity with magnificent scenery and costumes, and splendid acting, but lacking in concentration. Glittering uniforms, silken banners, impressive “battle-songs,and fervid patriotism, added to the fact that M. Deroulede, the author, is only. 25 years old, and a soldicr and a patriot, all appcal to the sympathy of the French, and hence the great success of * The Hetman * at the Odeon. M. Deroulede’s fame owes much to the acting of Geffroy, Laurcent, Gil-Nusa, Marais, and Ru%n[cr, and still more would have agcrued bad Mile. Antonine been assigned a role suited to her ability. The Troisiene Theatrc Fran- cais has not been so successful as the Odeon in its patriotic selcctions, and the Director is much chagrined to find that Les Patriotes,” lately given with so much confidence of success, is de- nounced as a potpourri of tiresome and impos- sible oceurrences and situations. *“The Father,” u new piece at the Gymnase, is enthusiastically received. MarMiLpE. —_— CHRONICLES OF SAMUEL. CHAPTER I. Written for The Tribune. 1. Inthose days Samuel was old and well stricken in years, yet was not his sight di and his natural strenath abated. 2. But he sat alone in his house at Gramercy, and there was neither wife, nor son, nor daughter to comfort him. 3. Verlly he had manservantsand maid serv- ants, and he bad pold and silver in sbundance. 4. Forother men had builded railrouds, and he had gathered them. 5. Others had planted gardens, and he had baild- cd paluces beside them. G. Bat he said, Allthisavaileth me nothing while the Republicans bear rule snd the Democrats are not officebearers. 7. And while he yet thought of this it came to ssthat his bowels yearned with a very great and itter yearning. 8. And he Iified up his volce and weot, 9. And one of the youny men of his honsehold heard the voice of bis ieeping and was tronbled. > 10, And the young man entered into hus presence and bowed himself and eaid, 11. Why doth my lord vex himself? 12, And Samuel answered and snid, Why should I not ves mysclt? Has not Ulvescs the tanmer ruled over the pcogle these eight years, and has he not humbled the chivalry, and caused the Ethio- pians to ride on the high places of the Iandy 1. And the young mau bowed hiself and said, Pardon thy scrvant, ond he will yet speak a wond. What thou sayest is true. 1. Moreover, the young man conmtinncd and said. Thetime of the end of the rale of the house of Ulyasee draweth nigh, 15. And many of the people are minded to have one of the Princes of the Democrats to rale over the people in his stead. b g 16. Now fill thy hand with. gold and_silver, and call about thee the hungry oncs (for they are ox- ceedingly ravenous), then shall 1t be that they will anoint thee to ruie ih the stead of Ulysses. 17. This saying greatly pleased Samuel, and, \when he had lieard if, Lie pat awuy his sackeloth, and did cat bread and was strenzthencd. 18. And he said. Go to, I will get me up and dwell in the White Honse, for that Is more comely than this house in which 1 dwell. 0. And he zave to the men of his honee and to the leadcrs of the hunary ones moucy withont measure, and he instructed them how to write in parablesand dark savings which the Republicins might not understand. 30. And’ he commanded them to write cpisties througbout all the land, and stir up the people to cast a mighty log that Samuel should be ruler over the people. 1. And the young men did as they were com- ‘manded, and thiey wrote **gobble, " and **cramp, ™ and many other uch dark sagings. 22, And thus was 2 great stir and tamuls among the people and the Jot as cast. 23. Now, behold, when te lot was connted. it was found that the people had refused Samuel aud had elected Ruthesford. 23, Thie Rutherford was s mighty man of valor. but e was a peacemaker. CHAPTER IL 1. Nowitcame to pass that Samuel and his mighty men eald within themselves, We must not permit this peacemaer 10 rule oves this land. 2, And they took counscl together, and one of the sons of Belicl sent to Samuel and sald, Wo will send thee 100,000 able-bodied men, snd do thou lift Rutherford up on high and make his followers to be food for the fowls of the air. 3. When this saying went abroad, Samuel and his hungry ones were comforted. 4. Bnt when this came to the ears of Benjamin of the Hill conntry, he laaghed them to scorn, and mocking them be eald, 5. Yeare they thatare invincible in peace and invisible in war. Ye are no better than corpses. 6. When they heard this their anger was_kindled ent their garments aguinst Benjamin, and the and pat ashes on their heads. 7."And when Samuel saw that the people wero not at all minded to go to war, he sald to bir chicf men and his hungry ones, What think ye, and this will we do. 8. And they sent an embassage to the Republic- ans and eaid, 9. Choose ye five men In whom ye can trust, and we will choose five men in whom i can trust, and they shall meet with five of the chicf Judges of the cople, P, “And all these matters of strife ehall be laid ‘before them, and they shall consider of the matter, ST (For there hnd been Erievous compiants of ‘bulldosing the Ethiopians, and of crafty Retarning Doande. apd of the doings of ane Cronip, —him. of {he mighty noee,—and of one Chamberlatn, and of Imany ther such thinge.) - © 157 When the Repabiicans received this embas- sage, come of thelr mighty mep #aid, It shall not be so. bt the greater part said, Let it be 20 even as they have epoken. Y MAnd g0t was agreed, and they confirmed ¢ with'an oath, saying, 11 "t those chief men and Judges sball consider thia matter and shall determine that. Samacl. was thosen by the Electors to rule over the peaple, It Ehall be gor and if they shal) decide that Rather. ford was chosen by “the Electors, then it shail 0. 15. And 2 time wos appointed. and theee chosen menand the Judges came together, and there ap- peared before them the objectors, and the plead- ers, and the connselors, and for many days did they dilizently consider of all these matters. 16. And they declared to the Senate and Elders of the people, and said that 15+ Electors cast their lots_for Samuel, and 185 Elcctors cast their lots for Rutherford, and =0 they decided that Ruther- ford was entitled to rule over the people. 17. But when it came to pass that when it was noiscd abroad the anger of many of the sons of Belialand of the hungry ones waxed hot. 18. And they said, What is this that the Judges have done? 19. We expected that they wouald proclaim Sam- uel, and lo! they have proclaimed Rutherford to be raler of the people! 20. And so it was on a certain day Samuel wns at athis housc at Gramercy, and a8 he 'pondered thesc things he stood at the window, and ne lifted nn’{flsfizy‘;:s‘adnd looked forth, and 21. Behold a man came ranning across the park, “,9,5-",“_'1"‘1“ an‘xg: i " Uil 22. The running ike to the runninz of m: urun:i f‘elmn. .;Tc is a good man, and he Iiflngul{ 122, tidings. 23. And Satuel was comforted, and he went forth to meet the youns man. 21, And behold when the youngman drew near that be bowed himself to the carth. 25. And when he lifted up his_cyes they'were red with weeping, and lo! he spake niot a word, bat bowed himseif agaln to the carth, and there was no strength in him. 20.” Samuel marveled ac this greatly, and he saw that " the lipsof the youngman were movingas though he fain would speak. : 7. And Samuel bowed himself by the slde of the young man, and when he had brou:ht his ear close 10 the month of the young man, the young man spake with a fall voice and said ** Gobble. " 28. And when Samucl heard this, behold pain camé upon him.as upon & woman in travail. . And the younsman essayed (o spesk yot once agan, bat he had neither voice nor strength, and be only whispered 43 2 the word **Cramp. 30. And when the steward of the house came'in. and saw that Samuel had neither tasted of his ‘bread nor drank of his wine be was tronbled. 31. And he went forth to seek him, and behold Samnel and the young man were prostrate apon tho zround, and their eyes were set in the sockets thereof, and there wis no breath in their nostrils. the summer, when they will be cov- | THE GAME OF DRAUGHTS, Communications intended for this Department »hould be addressed to THETRICUSE and indorsed Checkers.” . i CHECKER-PLAYERS’ DIRECTORT. Athenieum, Nos. 63 and 65 Washington street. Checker-Club rooms, No, 186 South Clark strect. PROBLEM XO. 7. By W. J. JErFERsoy, CIHICAGO, ILL. i Black. ' VA V3 s 2, ///%? bt bl Y/ A 2 By oy By D e D0 Y . On 13, and king on 6. and win. BB, POSITION NO, 2. Y P. J. IlIcRxY, D s TA. Diack men o3 8,5, Th 10,5 S B nd Kiowon WWhite m 2, 16. 22, s '_’-El ons, 10, 12, 16. 23, 30. 31, Iflfl king Black to move and win, SOLUTION TO FPRODBLEM NO. 6. 6—2 | 30-23 71 25-30 i o I B S e B i R 9-13 | 18-25 227 72y White wins. 3 TO CORRESPONDENTS. L. B. Starkweather, Boston, Mass —Paper sent. c. City.—Solution 0. K. Will examins_ on. - Tenry Iutzler, ceived.” Thanks, John Dempster, Jr., Ne k—V ; = &) do% § r., New York—\Wearc not per. J. C. Kibbee, Chippewa Falls, Wis.—The varia- tion you employ is correct. A, D. Davie, City—Your problem is zood, and shail grace our colamn soon. A. F. Dergman, Keokuk, Tn.—Your cxhaustive anaiysis of Problém No. 4 is correct. William Taylor, City. —Problem too easy. Play: 1007, 311 8557 and owhite wia R any: Your second is good. " W.. M. Purcell, Terre Haute, Ind.—The draw has been- previously noticed. . Your **conzrat- ulations upon the- high character of our column " accopted with becomiag modosty, . AL Mitchell, city. makes the following in- 1nlry—“ Aand B arc playinga gume of give-away. has eleven men on the boanl and B has one; it is B's more, which he cannot do. Who wins the /gamer"” Answer—A wins the eame. Ina zame of give-away, or, more correctly spcaking, the *-los- ing 2ame,™ as well a3 in a regular game, the playee who allows his men to become confined so that he cunnot move wWhen it 3 his tucn loses the game. Cincinnatl, 0.—Subscription re- < P CHECRER ITEMS. The fieclin (Wis.) Coirant has started a draught column, cdited by W. . Shocky. It may be im- proved Tpon considerably. The match for the world'e champlonship betweea Mesers. Yates and Martins hes been arranged to commence on Monday, May 7, and continnc each day until fifty zames have been played, fora stuke The annual dranghttournament of the New York Caledoniun Club has jnst been finished, . in which sixteen players compéted for prizes; the?winners Defng Messrx. Addison, Fraser, aud’ Waldie in the order named. A chiecker column has made its appesrarice in the Omro (Wis.) Weekly Journal, under the editor~ {al management of Mr. A. F. 'Worcester. The first number has reached us, which presentaa yery craditable appearanec:— . Checker players who visit Dumbnque, Ia., and who happen to thirst for checker blood iwhile there, ‘can_get_satisfaction by calling npon omr correspondent, Mr. L. J.-Hickcy, 151 Sixth street, who fs ever feady 10 entertain’ strangers with a friendly game, : On his return home from Chicago Mr. . E. Tra- ax stopped at St. Panl. Minn., aad, with the lead- ing blayers there, made the followiig scores The Glasgow Herald, in epeakinz of the forth- coming match between Micssrs. Yates and Marsins, says: *-Paradoxical as it may appear, we are of opinion that Martins has 3 better prospect of re- covering the championship honors he neld from 1859 10 186 when now pitted with the youngz ‘American than he would have mith bis old antago- wnst, the Hend Laddie. The Jargest dranght library In the world Is that f J. W. Remington Wilson, Esq., of Broomhead Shetield: the next is that Bolster-ytoue, near Sheffel Tedle; those of Mr. A. J. D. Janvier, of Newcastle, Del., brary of the latter gentleman is in greatest repute amang draugbt players, on sccount of containing ‘manugcript arrangement of all book and newspu- per play pablishad since the creation—since the creation uf Enetish draughts, of coursc.—lfaynel, GAME X0. 23.—GLASGOW. By Frank A. Fitzpatrick, St. Louis, Mo. 13=7 | 9 |15-10 11-15 — 8 - iz 3 1 — & s0- 2—23 i 18 [ ) 1015y 11-130) , 6-lu(z) fi2—1ge -6 lig-12 12415 101y 17— 18-22 121 2518 118-14 oo |t 21 | meie 1518 | 24-19 GAME NO. LASGOW. Plaved in New York between Messrs. R. D. Yatesand A. Schacfer. . : Schacfer's move. 16-20 3-7 118 2522 2623 71 18- 17—1d 3 10-17 19-1 615 B 22 13- 5 1= 3 26-23 |30-28 [=a=—7 -li-io )y (a.) Beantifal play. S (b.) Though blacks have the man, still they can- not win. 5 Plaved fn_Chicato, Sov 11 1876, bet ayed in Chicago, Nov. 3 Messrs, Martins and Orvis. e e Martins' More, 0. 20.~SWITCHER. TN, N. T. BETWEZEN MD. H. ND HR. . EROWN, The following varlation was played between Mr. Hatzler and a strong Kansas player: 7—-10 -7 11—18 7—10 10 2016 14-18 = = Lray (a.) Tho game at this point isthe same ns the 38ih gamo o the match betweenMartins and Wyltic in 1467, e Martinsher pisjed 22—17, and ‘throuzh the carelessness of Mr. Wylile made a_draw. Sce Turf, game No. 218. ‘The win if 2217 s taken, is shown as follows b{llr. John Robertson, Be: wick on Tweed, England, in the Draught Hoard : 1-15 711 (b)l'a—fl @ I 10-17. |H—M 2-23 -7 25-21 21 -8 1524 | 3-10. o d I 24-15 L 219 " 0= l1—l‘4 13—-0 ] Black wins =l e B e 26-30 [25-21 4—10 19 ? 3~ 8~11 o b, Wlle played 23527 b a . o 27 here, saliedina aw. sl