Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, February 3, 1878, Page 12

3, 1876—SIXTEEN PAGES. ] : " THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY. FEBRUARY is farther estimated that in the conrse'of a few AL and © Gratitude.” The company was en- tertained with musie, recitations, a splendid lunch, and & good time generally. = Mr. and Mrs. Willam® Stewart and Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Mahoney were agrecably surprised Friday evening at thelr residence, No. 321 West Indiana street. A surprise party was given to Mrs. James T. Gauson, at No. 40 Hamliton avenuc, Thursday night, the eve of her 35th birthday, by many admiring young friends, whom she received and entertained in ber usual pleasing manner. The surprisers held the fort until ubout 12 o’clock, when they retreated after having speat an en- joyable evening, which willlong be remembered with pleasure. Lust Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Tarris were agreeably surpriscd at their bome, No. 121 Prairic avenuc. Social amusements formed the enjoyment of the evening. -+ Friday eveniog Mr, L. J. Walsh was the re- .cipient of a surprise party at his residence, No. 185 Buron street. ‘Theré was a large number of his friends present, and a most happy time was spent by the participants. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Montgzomery, of 1092 West Polk street, were the astonished recipients, Wedunesday evening, of one of those very pleas- ant impromptu afairs known as a “surprise,” which was participated in by 2 number of their friends and neighbors, all of whom came pre- pared to have a good time, which they sought 1n games, music, dancing, and a nice lunch. A surprise party was tenderedto Mrs. E. P. King last Thursday evening at her restdence, No. 873 West Adams street. About forty guests were present. A surprise party was given at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Josepk A. McLaughlan, No. 263 Twenty-ninth strect, last Monday evening. The aflair was a highly enjoyableone to those who participated. An extremely pleasant social gathering took place last Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Jolnson in the nature of a surprise, the event helng the celebration of the twenty-fifth soniversary of the couple. Miss Minnie and Mr.” Maurice Goodman were most happily surprised last Friday evening at thelr residence, No. 1160 Wabash avenue. The evening was agreeably passed in playing, danc- ing, ete., and the young people retired at a very late hour. Miss Emma Solomon was pleasantly sur- prised at her residence, No. 1102 Wabash ave- nue, last Sunday evening, by a larze numbver of her friends, who appeared in grotesque masks. ‘Among the soclal events of the past week was a very agrecable surprise party to Miss Alice Kearney, residing at No. 226 South Mor- gan street, Wedunesday evening, by a host of her friends. SOCIAL AND CLUB NOTES. Last Thursday evening one of the most brill- iant receptions of the scason was given by Mrs. A. Bishop at her residence fo Kenwood. Nu- merous guests represented Chicago, Hyde Park, and other points, all of whom enjoyed thet- selves hugely in dancing to the music of Fitz- merald’s orchestra. A company of sclect masqueraders assembled * THE SOCIAL WORLD. The Home Amusements of a Chi- cago Week. Exceeding Popularity of Surprise Par- ties—Notes from the Clubs. Joined in Wedlock---Fature Bliss--- Minor Social Events. Fashions for Young Girls—The Latest Parisian Novelties. CHICAGO. DEAN—ALLEN. By the Rev. Charles Hall Everest, Charles A. Dean, of Fort Wayne, to Miss Mary Allen, Wednesday evening, 23d inst., at 7 o’clock, at the residence of the bride,—~a quiet but elegant wedding. Nocards. DILLON—SMITH. Thursday evening, Jan. 24, at the residence of the bride’s mother, 25 Vincennes place, S. Louise Emith and F. H. Dillon, of Wisconsin, were united in marriage by the Rev. Henry T. Miller, of the Sixth Presbyterian Church. The happy couple left the same evening for their home in the North. PROSPECTIVE BLISS. Miss Josie Loraine will be united in marriage toMr. Wallace Campbell at the residence of Dr. Hempstead, No. 109 Ashland avenue, Tuesday evening. ‘The marriage of Mr. Calvin Cobb and Misz Fanny Howes Lyon, daughter of John B. Lyon, Esq., will_be celebrated next Thursday evening at 7 o'clock at the First Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow the ceremony at the residence of the bride’s parents, No. 262 Mich- igan avenue. Miss Nettic Roberts will be married to Mr. Ben H. Jones at the residence of J. Russell Jones, Esq., No. 103 Ashland avenue, Wednes- day evening next. ‘The marriage of two prominent young socicty people of Lawndale is expected to take place shortly. The marriage of Miss Ora Turner and Mr. Spencer Carpeuter will occur Feb. 26, ‘The engagement of a certain West Side young man to a certain South Side belle, announced fn last Sunday’s TRIBUNE, is denied emphatically o M Covmick, of Baltimore, will | it the fesidence of P Sherwood, Esq., No. 1 be united to Mr. Perry H. Smith, Jr., yery soon. | L:pgles aveuue, last Tuesday and par- 45 - | ticinated in one of the most deliehful alfairs of The wedding will be a auiet onc. ‘Thursday morning at 11 o’clock Miss_Minnie Judd will be united in marriage to Mr. Thomas H. Morgan at the Cathedral 8. Peterand Paul, coroer Peoria and Washington streets. Miss Emma_Lynes is to be married Monday evening, Feb. 11, at half-past 7 o’clock, to Mr. Martin M. Leahy, at the residence of ber father, Charles Lynes, Esq., No. 51 Ashland avenue. Mr. Heory C. Stewart and Miss Mary E. Har- 1is are to be married vext Thursday. A BRILLIANT RECEPTION. Between 300 and 400 gucsts assembled in the spacious parlors of Mrs. George Armour. No. 945 Prairic avenue, Thursday, fn attendance up- on a reception given by the hostess. An ele- gant collation was served during the evening, the tables and apartments being elaborately decorated with flowers for the occasion by Allen. The company was composed of the best. soclety of Chicago. TIE ADDISON. The members of the Addison Literary Society held a mecting Wednesday evening at Carpen- ter's Hall, No. 221 West Madison street, which 'was largely attended. The programme was of a strictly literary character, and was verv enter- taiving. Oficers for the third term were clected, as follows: Presiaent, J. M. Waldin; Vice-Presidents. C. J. True and L. T. . Mann; ording Secretary, C. V. Cormack; Cormgonrlmz Secretary, H. M. Thomas, Treas- user, G. H. Crall; Editor, E. Hopkins, Jr.; Marshal, E. C. Mocler. TOE HYDE PARK PARTY. The gentlemen of Hyde Park Leld a meeting two wecks ago to revive the society of Hyde Park, and they then aggreed to have a party at Flood’s Hall Jast Tuesday evening. The party was held with about eighty-persons present, who engaged in dancing until a late hour. An orchestra of five picces, led by Freiburg, fur- nished the music. The party was_enjoyed so much that it was resolved that another should pe given in two weeks. Among those resent were Col. and Mrs. Thompson, Mr. and* * Mrs. James Smale. Doctor and Mrs. Food, Mr. and Mrs. Bridze, Mr. and Mrs. Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. Larmaine, Mr. and Mrs. Root. Mr, and Mrs. Norwood, Mr. and Mrs. 8. L. Underwood, Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Long, Mrs. John Williams, Mre. Reed, Mrs. Barker, Mrs. Jones; Miss Starr, Miss Mick, Miss Springer, the Misses Root, Miss the kind that has taken place this season. No onc was admitted without u mask. The sisth party of the West Side® Reception Club occurred last Monday evening, and was a very pleasant affair, Mrs. Augustus Van Buren entertained o se- lect party of friends at her residence, No. 413 ’::'csl. ‘Washington street, last Wednesday even- . The Standard Club gave a hop Tuesday even- ing at Standard Hall. 3irs. Judge Beciwith gave a second reception Thursday evening. Mre. C. M. Henderson, 806 Prairie avenue, gave g large lunch party Tuesday. The Juvenile reception at Martine’s Hall yes- terday afternoon was a highly enjorable affair. Mrs. A. F. Sceberzer, No. 716 Sichigan ave- nue, gave an elegant party Tuesday evening. The Bric-n-Bravs, of Lawndale, met at the residence of Mr. Ford Tuesday evening. The Sixth Battalion gave the second of its serics of cntertainments at the armory on India- Da_avenue last Thursday evening, which was well attended. The last reception of Our Friends, at Bour- nique’s Hall, Thursdav evening, was a grand success in evers particular. The L. A. 8.8, Crub gave the fourth of its serics of receptions last Monday evening at the residence of AMiss Tillie E. Singer, No. 274 Thir- ty-first street. There were about thirty-fve couples present, the house belng well filled. The evening was pleasantly passed in cards and dancioz. The next party will be given in two ‘weeks, when it is expected the Musical Commit- tee will bave an unescelled prozramme. Miss Grace Sneil entertained about twenty of her most intimate {riends Thursday eveniug at No. 45 Washington strect. Mrs. R. S. Critchell gave an elegant reception at her residence, No. 611 West Washinzton street, Thursday evening, in honor of hercousin, Miss Hillyer, of New York. Last Monday evenioz Mr. and Mra. Georze Stewart, of No. 115 South Wood street, cele- brated their erystal wedding by entertaining a large number "of their friends in a handsome manner. The fifth reception of the Migoon Club was given last Wednesday evening at the spacious residence of Thomas' E. Courtney, Esq., No. 463 Carroll avenue. The oceasion was addition- Gossage, Miss Josie Barker, Miss Allison, the Misses Small, Miss Minnic Barnes, Miss Keni- cott, Miss Dow, Miss Oakley, Miss Dennison, Miss Norton, Afiss Rossinz, Miss Calhoun, Messrs. Norwood, Root, Fitts, Hoyt. Wood, Bstker, Fairbanks, Fairman, Bradley, Gwyn, Hemps!.ed. Herrick, G. Q. Dow, Hackney, Ad~ ams, Williamson, and many others. GEOVELAND CLUB. . Friday evening last Miss Fannie Soule en- tertained the Groveland Club 1n_a splendid manner at her father’s residence, No. $7 John- son place. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Gano, Mr. and Mrs. D, H. Crane, Mr. and Albert N. Griges, Mrs. C. £. Dix, Mr. L. Blinn, Mrs. Springer, Mrs. Danicls, Misses Wallace, Miss Lathrope, Miss Hodees, Miss Wheaton, Miss Matthews, Miss Lottie Swift, Miss Fannic Bunce, Miss Mamie Dun- ham; Messrs. J. S. Gana, G. W. Chener, J. ally interesting for being the 16th birtaday of Miss Julia Courtnery. o The Pleasure Hour Dramatie Club gave a very pleasant entertainment Tuesday evening at the residence of Mrs. 8. A. Mitchell, No. 400 Michigan avenue. The drama of * Among the Brealiers was performed in excellent style, the different characters being admirably acted. Eversthing passed off pleasantly, and thic larze audience i attendance went home highly pleased with the cvening’s entertainment. The L. D. 8. C. Club gave 2 most_enjoyable entertainment at the residence of Miss Lizzie Miller, No. 55 Ada street, last Friday eveniner, The farce, ** My Turn Next," was acted, aod the evening ended with a grand old-fashioned sleigh- e. Tuesday evening, Jan., 22, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Potter cclebrated their crystal wedding anni- Morrison. G. Haggett, C.H. Swift, Cunning- | versary at their home, No. 553 West Jackson ham, Baker. Duncan, Meach, Chaney, W. F. | street, at which a large number of their friends Shetfield, Soule, Bell, Dr. T. X. Iglehirt, and | were entortained. There were larse number of oresents and a general good time was cn- Joyed. The Emerson Lterary Soclety gave a very Ppleasant entertaiument Friday cyening in the chapel of the Third Presbyterian Church. The attendance was Jarge and highly appreciative of the recitations by Prof. Booth, Mrs. Hastings, and Mrs. Porter, of the literary talent displayed by the Soclety, and of the fine instrumental aud vocal mosic offered by Miss Eila_Cleveland. of Adrian, Mich. ; Miss Florence McCoy, Mrs. E. F. Cgok and daughter, and Miss Anni¢ Swanson. The members of the Forestville Club rave the sixth of their eujovable parties last Tuesday evenirlr at the corner of Forty-fifih street and Vinccones avenue. The mnth reccotion of the Snowflakes oc- curred Thursday evening at the handsome resi- dence of Mr. Thomas Hayden, No. 415 South Oakley avenue. Dancing and music, both vocal and instrumental, was the order of the evening. The attendance was quite large, and all were delightfully centertained. The first party of the *Nox Nyo™ Club was given Thursday evening at the residence of George F. Churchill, No. 501 Wabash avenue. About twenty couples were present. A h“DPS birthday party given in honor of C. Albert Hyde's -6th birthday, assisted by Miss Mamie Lull, occurred Friday evening from 4 to 9 o’clock, at the residence of Mrs. Chbarles . Hyde, No. 601 West Jackson street, and brought tozether about thirty of their little friends and playmates, in spite of the suow-storm, who cn- joyed evers minute of time,—dancing, singing, and playing their childish and Joyous games. A very pleasant and enjosable party was given ‘dnesday evening at the residence of Mrs. R. A. Hurxthal, No. 337 West Van Buren street, gotten up in the intcrest of the La Pleasur S o ast Thursday afternoon the ladies residing in the vicinity of Western avenue and Polk street met at No. 1092 Polk street pursudat to invitation, and orzanized what is to be known as the ** Ladies’ Independent Club,” the objeet of whichis to be dancing, ames, ct>., for the mutual social enjoyment of the neighborhood. ‘They hold their irst party next Thursday even- ing at § o'clock. The Oh Be Joyful Club gave a fine party, the second of the series, at Odd-Fellows® Hall, Nos. and 902 Cottage Grove avenue, last Friday evening. It was well attended. Mr. and Mrs. Albert. Hall handsomely enter- tained a select company of friends with a tea party at their home in Evanston Thursday evening. The Imperial Club_save the first of its re- ceptions at the Clifton House on Monday even- ing. Pound surnished the music, the Messce, Munger, the entlemanly proprietors of the _Clilnc%n,imn-jc one and all ll’l:l:l at home, and all joined in pronouncing the Imperial a success. The next one takes place Mcudzgfi Fub. n.wcss The ever-tavored La Beile Club met witha most cordial _reception at_the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. Y. Harmau, No. 30 Walnut ‘street, Thursday evening. In spite of the ucpleasant weather, the parlors were flllea with a merry throng, who whiled away the bours with terpsi- chorean detights. All ad a good time, and many thanks are due to the host and hostess for their efforts for the pleasure of those pres- et Last Wednesday evening the Congress Club §nre one_of its enjoyable parties at” the resi- lence of Mrs. Sheldon. * There were about thir- ty couple present. Fitzgerald's orchestra was- in attendance. 5 The La Circle Club gave an elezant nartv at others. {OUR NEIGHBORS” met at theresidence of J. Heary Eof!, Esq., No. 518 Calumet avenuc, Tucsday uvening last, and passed a very pleasant scason. Fitzmerald’s parlor orchestra furnished the music, and Theo- . dore Hubbard catered. There were present ofr. and Mrs. J. H. Eoff, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Greenlee, Mr. and Mrs, A. W. Green, ind Mrs. J. A. Moody, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Fanvell, Mr. and Mrs. E. 1. Cushing. Mr. 20d Mrs. J. B, Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. George E. Rickcords, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Aenew, Mrs. Johnson, Miss Johnson, Miss Ada Boyden, Miss Ella Porter, Miss Ryan, the Misscs Browns, Miss Ives, Miss Goodman, Miss Rozers, Miss Moody, Miss Gale, Miss_French, Miss Countess, Mr. Enos Ayers, Dr. E. P. Miiler, Messrs. Peprine, Cooper. 8trect, Getz, Bright, Simpson, Town- scnd, and others. SURPRISES, Mr. and Mrs, Charles E. Hurd were agreeably surprised by their numcrous friends at their residence, No. 185 Obio street, Tuesday cvening, it belng the birthday anniversary of Mrs. Hurd, ‘The evening was pleasantly spent in dancing and social games, and wound up with an elor gant collation. The prescnts were numerous and handsome, and testifled theesteem in which Mrs. Hurd 15 held by her large circle of fricnds. One of the pleasant social s of the past weck was that which occurred at_the residence of Mr. W. 8. Tillotson, No. 394 West Randolph strcgn Thursday eveninm, the occasion being the 25th birthday of that Zentleman, and the q_\;.cut a surprise tendered him by his friends. ey assembled at an carly hour, to the number of about eighty, aond im- mediately began the festivities of the cvening, g: ulrm:m ping given uuevél 1&1 o'clock. At that T was gerved, after partaking of ‘which hostilities were resumed mga carricdgfu = ward to the small hours. Dancing was the fea- ture of the evening, interspersed by music and recitations. The affarr was o thorouglily en- jorable one, and will Jong be remembered with Pleasure by the surprised, ‘The young friends of Miss ENa Johnston gave her a complete surprise at the residence of her f:g:'n};; \?fi Adamt! slm:et, li‘ridny evening. spent pleassntly in gamo dancing. ; 4 S AREEan Mrs. Henry Mason received a large number of her friends, who came without brevious notice, at her residence coruer of Sungamon and Con- streets, last Monday cvening. The eves was very agrecably passed o dancing, ing ¥ games, and other amusements. The supper, of the party, ‘which was provided by the ladies was very much enjoged. Friday cvening Miss Minnic Benner was very Thappily surprised by a larze party of fricnds at her residence, No. 97 Harrison strect. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Butter were made the happy recipients of a surprise at their residence, tho.l an{mu ;reéx:;. 'll'hursflny evening, by eir friends. Dancing, sin, ete., composed the order of the evening. B . i Mr. and Mrs. Mark M. Pither were made the recipients of attention at the hands of their Iriends in the Park Avenuc Methodist Church last Tuesdsy evening, being taken wholly by surprise at their bome, No. 162 South Kobey street. The house was completely filled. z A varty of friends of Miss Fannic Morgispaid « her their respects Friday evening in a complete o 1 rise, at the residence of her aunt, Mrs. A. - -B. Fenton, No. 935 West Washington strect. . The principal event of the evening was the pre- ~ sentation to Miss Fannie of a _gold-band ring, ‘beantifully set with pearls, and engrn:ed “F, the residence of Charles J. Manrau, Esq., No. 896 Michigan avenue. About fifteen couples were present. The Ivy Social Club gave one of its semi- monthly partics in Avenue Hall last night. Friday night, Jan. 25, the Caledonfan Club celebrated tle anniversary of the birth of Rob- ert Burns, the _celebrated Scoteh poet, with a large party at Parker Hall, it being the thirtieth annual ball of the Association, A large and cnjoyable party was given ot the residence of Mr. Deroy, corner of Michizan avenue and Eizhteentn street, last Thursday evening, in honor of his son and dauglter. There were over 200 guests present from among the best circles of South Siie society. Thursday evening last Mr. ‘!ld Mrs. ngmr;A. Burns celebrated at their residence, No. 237 Illinols street, thewr twenty-fifth wedding anni- versary in the presonce of a large concourse of friendsand acquaintances. The enjoyable event was kept up tll a late hour In the morning, and was only Interrupted by a splendid repast. 'The couple were made the’ recipicnts of many pres- 'he hop at Martine's Academy given Tucs- day evening last under the auspices of Cleve- fl , Washington Chapter, and Chicago v, Wwas a brilliant affair and Jargely attended. The Gladiolus Club ave its eighth party last ‘Thursday evening. There were about twenty- five couples present. ANNOUNCEMENTS. The next party of the Vesta Club will tako lace at the residence of Miss Gertie Gardoer, No.-100 Warren avenue. Our Favorites will give the closing party of their series at Martine’s West-Side Hall nexc Friuay evemng. Annual ball of St. Andrew’s Society will oc- cur Thursday evening, Feb. 14, at the Sherman House. Company A of the TFirst Illinois State Guards will givea reception and inspection ‘Wednesday evening, Feb. 13, at the armory. ‘The Jast party of the resular serics of the Sans_Pareil Club will occur Monday evening. The Club will give an extra, {ull-dress reception Feb. 18, This will doubtless be a very brilliant aflatr, Company C's reception at the Matteson House next Wednesday evening bids fair to be Inevery Way a success. ‘The Queer Club will be entertained by Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Blackman at their residence, No. 699 West Monroe street, next Wednesday even- ing. The members of the Oneida Club are making claborate preparations for a grand masquerade to be rriven Feb. 5 at Shrum’s Academy. The Acme Pleasure Club wild hold its third reception at Shrum’s Acad®my, corner of Green and Washington streets, Friday cvening next. The third party of the third series of the Nonpareil Club will take place in Liucoln_Hall, Nos. and 967 North Clark street, Friday cvening, Feb. 15. The C. C. Club, of Lawndale, will give the closing entertainment of the season next Fri- day evening, which will consist of a erand con- cert, promenade, social, and hop. The concert will be assistea by the Chicazo Glee Club and the C. C. C Quariette. Fitzeerald and daugh- ter will provide the fustrumental music. ‘The N. N. Club will give its next dramatical entertainment Tuesdsy evening, Feb. 12, at the residence of Miss May Watson, No. 837 West Adams streef. The T. N. I T. S. Socicty will give its third arty nest Wednesday evenlog at Odd-Fellows’ all, Nos. 900 and 902 Cottage Grove avenue. The young people of St. John's Reformed Episcopal Church will give a party in Odd-Fel- lows’ Ilall, corner of Cottage Grove avenue and Thirty-vinth street, Tuesday evening. The old Kénwood Club is to be revived, and the delightful parties will_once more be en- joyed by the residents of Kenwood. Tho first party of the season will be given at the resi- dence of Mrs. Judee Higains. An entertainment by the pubils_of Miss J. Holmes will be given in Flood’s Hall, Hyde Park, Tuesday evening. The Indies of the Second Universalist Church will give the second of their series of dancing parties at Martine’s West Side Academy Tues- day evening, Feb. 12. ‘The third reception of the Accueil Club_will be held at Lincoln Hall, No. 965 North Clark street, Thursday evening, Feb. 14 There will be acalico party under the aus- pices of Butler Chapter, No. 36, O. E. 8., held iu thelr hall, corner Madison and Robey streets, next Wednesday evening. All friends of the Order are cordially invited. The next party of the Pleiades Socfal Club will be held Friday evening at Parker's dancing academy. 3 Tuc third party, fourth serfes, of the Wash- ington Pleasure” Club will be held in Greene- baum’s Hall Tuesday evening. The Golden Star Pleasure Club will give o complimentary party next Thursday evening at Mcisner’s all, No. 180 Twenty-sccond street. PERSONAL. Miss Annie_Abercromble is spending a few weeks in Jellerson, Wis. Miss Josie M. Lrown. of Toledo, O., is {n the city visiung her uncle at No. 121 Calumet avenue. Alr. E. 8. Ileaton, of St. Caroline’s Court, left éflr W ashington last evening, to be absent o few ays. Ahss Laura_Brantingham, of Rockford, is visiting her sister, Mrs. D. W. Vao Cott, No. 404 Vernon avenue. YP?‘Eler Palmer agd family are visiting in New ork A testimonial is to be given Miss Mand Ken- nicott at Hershey Hall next Saturday evening. TUE FASHIONS. STYLES FOR YOUNG GIRLS. New York Evening Post. It has been somewaat commented on during the last few seasons that the continued intro- duction of rich materials for evening dresses has done much to destroy that simplicity of dress which alone scems becoming for young mirls. One hardly sces any differenco botween the dress of a debutante and that of a matron, and overloaded costumes are alike common to all. Inreferring to the rules laid down abroad for styles of costume to be worn for younzgirls we find the following nints given, and, in re- cording them, we can but suggest their appro- priatences: they are light, airy, youthful, and perfectly simple, much in contrast tothe almost vulzar combinations of color and ornamentation which we heartily condemn As a rule, velvet, brocade, damask materials, satins, and heavy silks are not considered suita- ble for young girls, and trimmings of old lace or 4 t00 profuse use of modern lace are equally in- appropriate: so, also, is the use or precious stones in jewelry, pearls and turquotses alone being excepted. These rules apply to all thase who are between the ages of 16 and 22 in France, and more elaborate toilets are not in good taste. _ Whitc, and _next to white, the very lightest tints, are considered desirable. Silks of not too beavy & muke are used, and combined with rauze, tulle, and other thin materials, embellish- ed with knots of ribbon aud a fow appropriate flowers, and the very simplest style of Jewelrs; this is all that fs considered necessary for the freshness of vouth. Light tints of opal, pale blue, turquolse blue, pale rose-color, light violet, and silver-gray tints are among the colors chosen. Princesse dresses in these silks arc made with cuirass waists, pointed or square; sometimes pointed only in front, with the new style of folded silk belts, which start from the seams just above the hLips and fasten low down oa thie point iu front, which are known as “ Jew- ess belts.,” Tne skirts of these dresses are simply trimmed with narrow flounces or with one deep one, and have “tablier™ fronts com- posed of plaitings, Sometimes the Princesse dress is trimmed with puflings and shirrings which parrow as they reach the waist, or with scarf draperies of silk, or of tulle or manze caught under bows of ribbon or a buneh of flow- ers. The flowers worn with any of these dresses are always seiccted with a view to simplicity; ink or white roses,, white lilacs, margueritcs, lorget-me:nots, snowdrops, snowhalis, prim- Toses, or other dainty blossoms are used, and even then spariugly; one or two bunches for the skirt, one for the corsage or the belt, a smaller one for the hair, or.somctimes a small half- “wreath which is worn a little un on side of the hi':fll if the hair is dressed high enongh to allow ofit. L 1t has been asked whether tarlatan was en- tirely out of fasnion; it is not abroad; it is used in parrow plaitings and puffings :dmost as much. astulle. Tulle dresses, which, when welt made, resemble clouds of misty ficeciness or the foamy billows of the sea, will never lose theircharm. They are covered all over with tiny plaitings or putlings taken in the double of the material, and set closely one abore the other on fonunda- tion dresses of heavier tulle, oniy it is necessa- 1y to have these underdresses cut entircly on the bias, 50 as to prevent the flounces from fall- ing in too straight ling Over these flounced dresses a large veil or scarf of soft silk tulle, citter plain or ecmbroidered with - floss or che- nille, is draped with garlands of fine flowers sct diagornially across the front of the dress, and falling in long ends amidst bhe fulloess of the back. ~ The waist is made ot silk and cov- ered with tulle; it is cut hign, square. low or pomted back and front, as may be desired, and flat }:.nmm.mgs are best around the edges of the neek. Muslin, guuze, tulle, and tarlatan dresses de- pend much o4 their tirst freshness for beauty, and are theredore not particularly economical, a5 g they £o not last long. Much advantage may ba’ <derived by those studying economy in first of allnvesting in & white or light coflmd silk. of not too heavy n grade; this made simply, 2s above directed, and worn until its freshaess is lost by three or four evenings’ wear, is then advantageously used under gauze or tulle, or even tarlatan, with ribbons or flowers as trim- mings. White gloves are now worn with all evening toilettes; but it is not nevessary to cover the entire arm if short sleeves are worn; elzht but- toans are amply sufficient for any oceasion, six, or cven four, for half dress. 'The long lace mitts, or silk mitts, have somewhat taken the place of eluves, but should never be worn with much jewelry in the way of bracelets or rinzs; if the hand, wrist, and arm are foultless cnough to appear to advantage bencath the transparent mitt, they necd no ornament to eahance their beauties, and too lavish a display of jewelry is but 4 sign of vulzarity of tuste. LATEST PARISIAN SUGGESTIONS. o York Times. Fashionable ladies are endeavering to bring into use caps for indoor wear, and itis even hinted that faney caps will be worn in the even- ing. Asagreatdeal of false hair is always worn, and as hair s more becoming than any head-dress, this fashion is hardly to be clamored for. The most suitable use to which caps can be put isin combination with clegant desha- billes, robes de chambre, and matinees. Desha- billes are amone the most useful garments now made. They serve for a Jady who may not feel inclined to dress, and, if oroperly made, are (&uiu: suitable to wear iwhile recelving visits. u elegant deshabille for this purpose may be made ‘a8 follows: The materml is dark red vizogne de I'Inde. Itis cut in loose Princess shape. Down the middle, in front, isa plastron of old-gold colored faitle, made in_ plaits, turn- ing upward, and surrounded by a dark red foulard ruching, bordered with old-gold color. This same trimming is around the neck and on the lower part of the train, where it becomes wider. - The back of the deshabille forms a kind of long basque, terminating at the small side- picees. These side-picces and the slecves are trimmed like the piastron. The pocket is made of a squarc picce of old-rrold colored faille al- most covered by two red foulard plaited points, which are joined on the ends. Tne lingeric worn with the deshabille is of Mirecourt lace. The colffure consists of a *‘catalanc” of fine white linen, surrounded by lace, with old-gold color and_red ribbon loops falling down the centre. This style of coilfure is not equally be- coming to every one. The puff or crown-piece 15 more becoming to many. The latter i3 now much made, It consists of puffings of tulle, crape, or foulard, combined with lace, ribbon, velvet, or beads. The puff can be made aceord- ing to fancy of crape, tulle, or lace, and is very small. Itis trimmed with a bird and plush or satin bows. The *couronne” is most becoming to those having regular features. Black and white Spanish lace ** mantilles ” are still used by both otd and youny ladies. For elderly ladies the lace s arranwed on a tulle frame, with the brim coverea with lace and flowers. - Young ladies simply throw the **man- tille” over their heads and place » bouquet on ono side of the coiffure, and another inside of the waist, over the poiut at which the lace closes. Sometimes the “mantille” is simply tied under the chin. i Although pockets have for some time past been considered as out of fashion, the best dress- maters continue to make them. The truth is that a pocket is indispensable, and only this particular style can be used at present. A com- promisc has, however, been effected, the pocket being placed amons the plaitings and draperies, leaving only on the outside a place for the hand 10 pass through. Square, round, shirred, and plaited pockefs are not worn. Very long black ** armure de soie ”* cloaks, lined and bordered with fur, are a favorice gar- ment in Paris, on accpunt of their extreme com- fort. Velvet confecthons are only worn in long polunaises with satin skirts, or in Louis XIV. and Louis XV. cloaks, richly embroidered with beaded work, ealioon, and lace plaitings. ‘Among the most prominent trimmings and materisls for rich evening dresses are gauzes shet with silver or gold, and trimmings of win- ter flowers frosted with gold and silver. A dress lately made in Paris will give a perfect idea of the exageeration of stylc ana material in fashionable ball dresses. The tight-fitting white silk grenadine dress is brocaded with gold. The lower part ot the skirt has seven rows of white %nmadim: plaitings, surmounted by rib- bon galloon cut out in laree points, and finished withgod. On the side are a quill-shaped ruby velvet trimming aud white Sicilicnne revers em- broidered with lizht beads. The white silk grenadine train is broche or covered with thir- teen rows of small fine plaitings and pointed gralloon. On the right side is a rose and a very fiue spray of leaves, which surround the low neck; this spray rests in a tulle ruchine. SOCIETY TOPICS. It has been discovered that silver dollars will have onc weighty use. They will be good to pull down a man’s vest. The short walking-dress has become of &o much importance that it has been honored with a Freoch name, and hereafter will be known as the “costume de fatigue.” 1t is interesting to note that fine jewelry, and everything appertaming to the jewelry trade, is obtainable in Chicago at lower prices than the same grade of goods can be procured for anywhere else in this country. This is true, howerer, of but one establishment, here, that of Messrs. N. Matson & Co., whose prices, as we happen to know, are below those of any similar lhiouse in this or any other citv. ‘Ihis is what hes just happened to Christine Nilsson: A Russian Prince was so delighted with Christine’s imperzonations that he deter- mined to present ber on the oceasion of her ben- efit with a beautiful parure of diamonds. The primadonnacalled at the shop of the jeweler and criticised his work, ordering changes to be made to meet her views. ‘The benefit night came, but no jewels, and the next day the crest- fallen cantatrice reccived an unsigned note bear- ing stnply these words in English: * Never look a gift-horse in the mouth.” When every musician of anyaccount through- out. Christendom, from Franz Liszt down, says a certain piano is the best ever made, it is tolor- ably safe to believe the statement. That is just what has been said by them all of the Hallet, Davis & Co.’s plano. The Ubrights ot this firm’s manufacture are the only ones of that de- seryedly popular style which meet the views and elicit the fervent encomiums of musiciang and musical people cverywhere. Just look about in Chicago, for instance. In all the prominent conservatories of music, and in most of the eritical houscholds, if you but Jook st the piano, the blazon of *‘Ilallet, Davis & Co.” is sure to mect your eve. If you come across « map claiming to be a brother of Lord Rossmere, of England, give bim a cuff for his mother. He is an impostor. ‘While girls unquestionably have their uses in the cconomy of nature, and possess merits ex- clusively their own, it may be boldly asserted that they are totally unfit to pursue in company with young men the studics which constitute the curriculum of every respectable college. One of the earliest studies of the Freshman year is the artof getting the janitor’s cow into the fourth story of the dormitory. This can be readily mastered by any young man of good abilities and habits of industry and per- severance; but between girls and cows there is a great gulf fixed, The irl, from her earhest Youth, looks upon the cow as a feroclous beast, prone to keep young ladies in the air in positions fatal to the proper arrangement of the back bair. To suppose that three or four youne lady students are capable of the complicated pushing and pulling necessary to induce a cow to climb several flichts of stairsis to supposethat the natural feminine fear of cows can be cradicated by the mere process of ma- triculation. Thus We see that one of the very casiest of college studies is quite beyond the range of the female intellect. “Perfectly beautiful and decidedly hand- some; just what we wanted long aro.” This is what our society ladies say of Hapgood's Spanish arched-instep shoe and slippers. M. Wheeler & Co., sole agents, 74 East Madison strect, are reporting larze sales of these fine goods, both for dress and sircet wear. .. Gold ana silyer {nks are considerably used by ladies who desire to send written compliments or social invitations. They may be also cm- ployed with rich efect for illuminating scrolls and other deviccs, The presents that figure most pleasantly and conspicuously on the rift tables of all prom- inent weddings now are ceramics. The rare and clegant array of beautiful goods in this line to be found at” Ovington’s affords every secker tor such gilts an unexampled opportunity for satisfactory sclection. Some one who appears to know savs: *‘Prob- ably one of tne most tryine times in a man’s lifc is when be fntroduces his second wife, 17 years old, to hiscldest daughter, whois past 20.” The fine'restaurant of C. L. Woodman & Co., 61 Washinzton street, opposite Gossage’s, con- tinues to be the best-kept and most elegant of places for Indies, familics, and others to obtain a pericetly satisfactory repast. A handkerchief flirtation is a very simple thing—it_only requires two fools and two handkerchiefs. . Lace sleeves haye become so popular that a lace has beer manufactured expressly for the purpose. 1t resembles the silk Mechlin lace, and is dottéd with pearl, or clair de lune beads. 3 Miss Golden Hand has been ‘wedded. If you “badn’t the honor of her nu;;x\_ninunce, it may . eatisfy you to know that she Was the best pick- . pocket in Europe, and that she has been wed- ded to a twenty-year sentence. There is no theme ot home consideration more earnestly weighed than that of life-insurance. To be certain that the dear ones left behind will surely receive the intended sum which is to be their support when he Is called away forever, I8 what the head of the household sincerely seeks and fervently desires. In this connection it is well to remind the reader that the reccntly- published statement of the National Life-Tn- surance Company of the United States shows that admirable organization to have the largest cash capital of any Company in existence. It is in a most excellent financial condition, while the eminent character of its offlcials is an addi- tlonal gunranty of its certainty to hold its ever honorable rank as the best of life-insurance or- [ganizations. B * He hed brought her the very thingsshe wanted from the supper table to her safe retreat on the stairs, and she was moved to fay, hall laugh- ingly, “You are a man after my own heart, Mr. B—1"" *Just what I am after,” he answered. The firm of Erby & Periolat have concluded to dispose of some of their surplus stock of furs by auction in preference to holding it over ior another season, and a rare chance is offered {or bargains in fine furs. Among the newest garnitures for evening dresses is 2 novel trimming: garlands of durk vines and leaves on which the heads and breasts of humming birds are perched. The New York WWorld published along thing about Spanish royalty in preference to some good matter about the great New England editor who has just died. The orld knows what our Republicau stmplicity craycs. Go to No. 71 _Randalph street 1t you want to scconcof the finest displays of Valendines in the city. Prices from five cents to 33, White matelasse sillk is the most fashionable ‘material for opera cloaks, tritnmed with mara- Dout feathers. There is something so finisbed, clezant, and thoroughly satisfactory in Brand’s photography that one has little taste for anybody else’s work after once having scen the former’s matchless triumphs. His double suite of operating studdus is in_continuous und admired running order, and his unequaled cabinets, of which he makes a specialty, are most exquisite and perfect ex- amples of photographic art. The toilette of the mistress of the house for home receptions should differ essentially from that worn when visiting, the reception toilette being simple, while the visiting costume may be as rich and elaborate as one can desire. No less than twelve high-class weddings are t0 oceur within tkv next fortnight. Most of the trousseaux are being made by Ghormley. He bas just tinished somcof the finest costumes for the mast distinguished of these pleasant events. Chicago ladies are entertaining their feminine friends considerabls just now, in_congenial coteries of from twelve to twenty, with elegant lunches. A great advancement has been made in prac- tical education by the introduction of the new business cxchange rooms in connection with f1. B. Bryant's. The Ilicks-Lord affair still lives. A New York cigar dealer has an illuminated sign represent- ide 1 handsome youug woman sitting ou the Kuce of a gray-haired man. Above is the iu- scription: s this Insanity? Then 'twere folly to be wise.” Lovejoy & Foster, No. 8§ State street, have all the new styles in picture frames. A SILVER CORRUPTION-FUND. Half a DMillion Kaised Dby the Miners to Yurchase Advoeney in the East, Washington Special to Juy Gould’s New York Tribune. 1t is reported. on what seetns to be good authori- hat the sum of S500,000 has been raised by ¢ interested in silver-mining on_the Pacliic Coast, t0 in molding public opinion In_favor of the remonctization Of the *'dollar of the inthers.” This sum, it is eaid, is being used ju- diciously in those eections of the coudtry whero the senliment of the people is strongest against ellver-infiation. The Democrats are generally con- sidered as **all_right,” and no work is necded in the South and West; bat, m_the Eact, bricht and active young lawyers, who have some influence 1 their respective localities, are said to have been hired, ut from S1,000 to $2,000 each, 10 write and epeall in favor of silver, tnd so turn the tide in its favor. Onc emall newspaper 1 n Hudson-River town 18 reporied to have received 000 of this money. In the meantime, the owners of silver-mines are gald to be carefully running their drifts and adits on balf force and time, to avoidaglut of silver in the market, and thus keep up its prices 4s much as possidle until the fate of the Bland bill is de- cided. It is hadly fair on the fellows in the West and South to make them bear the heat and bur- den of goldite wrath, and receive nothing for thefr servicess while the Eastern chaos, whose labors can avail the silver-cause but little av best, get all the * fund.” Tt is said that fools and their mouey are easily parted; and, if the * Bonanza Kings? have wasted 32,000 on one insignificant sheet **in a Hudson-River town,” they show very poor samacity; they micht aswell have tossed the silver bars into the Hudson River. 1f they em- ploy the half-million to no better advantage than Juy Gould describes, the money will be all squandered without gainingavote. It isa pity that Oakes Ames is not alive and in Congress; hie was the man who knew wiere to place money 50 that it would do the most good. The New York Graphic gives the following letters frum persons desirous of participating in the benefits of the * fund ”: A MAN WHO IS WILLING TO_SHARE IT. CAREYVILLE, Conn., Jan. 28.—To the Editor of the Graphic: Where are the corruptiomsts? T am & lawyer. 1 hear they offer $2.000 for epecial pleaders “in eilver. To whom shounld I write? I want to commence richt away. M. K. S. t Dorxi Graphic : inga young lawyer, jnat sta on my career, and hearing ‘of the half-million **corruption fund " raised” by the silver men to corrupt us, I write to know to whom all apply, as I am anxions to be corrapted $2. 000 worth. . Q. JoNEs, A _CONVERT TO THE FAITIL Sueywar, M Jan. 28.—7o the Editor of the Grapic: 3 4 lawyer starved in this — town for three ye: Hearing that the silver men wili pay well good speakers to arzue their cause, 1 would say tnat the inducements they offer DHI:‘ such that I feel 1am a convert and hu\‘g had 3 call. S, T “PUT IT WHERE IT WILL DO TOE MOST GOOD.” WASHINGTONYILLE, J., Jan. 0 the Edifor of the Graphic: The legal business 13 at a compicte standstill here. Hearing that the eilver men_ have raised §300.000 for the cmployment of good writers and spenkers in favor of_the remone- tization of silver, 1 would eay that I havea few thousand dollars' worth of availablc talent to spare either as a writer or speaker. R. 7. CorLtox. - BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES. petals Like soft Summer-shower of Fall mem'ries around me to-nigl That come in thelr beauty and brighiness, A source of unfailine delizht; And back roll the years on Time's dial, ‘That left here their impress of care, But could not efface childish memories, Nor dim the old lustre "twas there. I think of a gray, Jonely forest, Where winds at the silence would weep. Where sunshine lodged up in the branch And feared 'mong the ehadows to creep. "Tyvas there yellow leaves in the Autamn, Secluded when tired of their play, And folded to oon were dreamin: Were dresming their brief lives away. 1 think of a brook that playea ever Just down by a low, rockv ledge, ‘Whero #now-oreasted lilies drooped over, And daintily sipped at the edge, There, watching the musical ripple Onr minds with sweet fancies would teem, And brighter than ever was sunshine, Was lizht of that beautiful dream. When mooalight streamed in at the windor, And silvered the fioor with pale bands, When heavier arew the tired eyelids And weary were little brown tiands, There, low by a fond mother kneeling, We whigpered onr eveninz-prayer, That Tie who once blessed littie children Would keep in ilis fatherly care. Anon, when the evening comes stealing Adown by the foot of the hill, A hush fiils the valleys and woodlands, e birds droop their winzs and are atill, ‘When sadness creeps in with the twilight, These mem'ries I love to recall; But that at tie eventide knecling To me kcems the dearest of il. KinTLAND, Ind. Axsie Bure. S g The Cinchona in Jsmaica. The cinchona plant, from which quinine is ob- tained, promises to become a _most important product in this West Indian Island. The first sced was planted in Jumaica in 1360, and, ac- ing to advices just received, the plantaticns ona now cover 350 acres, cootaining about 80,000 trees; about fifty acres out of this contain about. 29,000 trees of an inferior sort, but it is hope at_even these may turn out well. The other 300 acres are covered by the two most valuable species of cinchoua, and which, so far as Jamaica is_concerned, bave been favorably reported on by competent chemists. The 60,000 trees of these two precious species are now in all stages of growth, from trees of thirty feet high down to sccdlings—the result of separate year's pianting. The most advanced of these trees are estimated to be now worth £1 sterling each, and years the more adranced trees will be doubled i value by the growth of the trce, as weil asby the Inereased valug of the bark arisinz from the enlarred secretiods and development of the alkaloids. Twenty-thousand pounds of the bark, the Colonial Standard tells us, might have already been sent to the market, though it would have been at a great saerifice, but a small crop consisting of a few thousand vounds_has been reaped from thinnings - this year. Indced, the cinchona has become g0 nat- uralized that hundreds of thousands of seed- 1{ngs are said to be erowing over the fields. It was a bold experiment the attempt to introduce cinchona into Jamaica, bat it bas proved thor- oughly successful, and the Governmeat, who undertook the responsibility, and to whom as yet the plantations belong, deserves credit and gratitude. No doubt row private enterprise will step into a field in which evidently s good harvest, is to be reaped. THE GAME OF CHESS CHESS DIRECTORY. Cuicaco Coess CLun—Nos. 63 and 65 Wash- ington street. Cuicaqo Cirzss Assocration—Hansen & Welch's, 150 Dearvorn street, opposite TrisuNE Building. Chess players meet daily at the Tremont House (Exchange) and the Sherman House (Basement). All communications Intended forthis department shonld be addressed to Tir TRIBUNE, and indorsed “‘Chess."” TO CORRESPONDENTS. W. A. &, Grand Rapids.—Did you receivo letter? W. I, 0., city.—There isa *‘iittle point” in Enigma No. 113 you have evidently overlooked. C. W. C., city.—The **full particulars” fills the bill exactly, Appearances swere rather deceptive, ch? R. E. IL, city.—Solotlons aud criticlems to problems appearing in thls column are not only welcome, but invited. . J. K. R.. Charleston, TIl.—The stipulation m Problem No. 113 {s to mate, not win. Your **so- lation in one move " would answer very well for a checker problein. ENIGMA NO. 114, From Westminater Papers. BT MR. J H. BLACKBURNE. ng 3t i sheond Kiog 5t £ ren Eing at K sccon Ing at K niftl Rook at Q third ° l:uui at Q Rt third Dishop at Q seventh Bishop at K second Blshop at t second Pawn at K Kt third Knight at K B scventh Pawn at Q B fourth Pawn at K Kt thind Pawn at Q Kt fifth Pawn at K Kt fourth Pawnat K D fourth White to play and mate in three moves. PROBLEM NO. 114. BY MR. C. A. PERRY, CHICAGO. Black. 2. | % /;c}mz % 17//’, tation zames either Pto @ Kt £ or once wonld have led to 1 severe sy okt K P tack. The subjoined varintion ‘aieo. "ourie st afterwards pointed ont by Mr. Delma, {4 och ™ rior to that actually adopted: + 4 far sape. 10. 1 (d) This and the next move on t] are_excellently plased. and :on’:;l:?e'x‘y" f Whity what little semblance of attack Black hag ,duu.,, (¢) Takiog the Queen would be equally. ;:'d‘ X the Black Queen would be po adverso Rookswnd K1, ™ powerless againgy'yyg (f) After this the game fs practicall White must now effect a lodgm, T OVer, for citherat Q4 or K I 4. ent with King or it CHESS IN THs SOUTR, One of seven pames contested recently at Viex, burg, Miss., between Mr. MaxJudd and vy, 4o Galbraith, for the score of which we are iy vt to the Cleveiand Foice. ebied * scorcu GAvmIT, White—3r. Judd. 1..Ptok 4 wa 82 € 3 Keslgny (9) Threatening 1.3 takes K, and 12..B ypyy ch, (b) Black's position is critieal, and it to_find any catisfactory Tine of duu(;'e:"fi” movement of the Queen, however, sepr waste of valuable tlme, fesyto bl (c) A neat termination cnsucs, . MAL BROCKWAY'S COMPENSATION, To the Editor of The Tribune. Cirrcaco, Feb. 1.—The proposed action oftr Finance Committec of the Cook County Boary wherein the County Attorney is instrameg to commence suit against the present Ra corder, Maj. Brockway, to recover $1,000, 8y plied by the Recorder injpayment for extra serp ices in the abstract department, is a maiter gy great public importance. It 15 well known 1hy the predecessor of Maj. Brockway receiveds yearly compensation of $1,000 extra, auanogr as ever questioned tbe justness of sbeh an award. It is cqually well known that the Dres- ent system of abstracting titles is a public pe. cessity, and cleacly outside the duties of thy Recorder, fuvolvinz great responsisiiity, cfiiciency, and _diligence in mecting tny demands’ of the pubdlic, and recaring property-owners abstracts of title for a reatop. able compensation. Upon what rround an § be claimed that this $1,000 additional shoulq now be withheld? If the Commissioners wij take the trouble to investimate, they wil fng that the abstract department 8s now managed is paving all expenscs, and yieldinza handsme revenuc to the county, a result not reached by its_predecessor. The Commissioners find np difficuity in voting $5,000 a year to the County- Attorney for his Iezal services, $1,200a yearto. N. B. Boyden, one extra clerk and a short-hand. reporter also to the State’s Attorney—all poh lic necessities. Then why discriminate against the authorized claim of such an efficient, able, and eminently worthy public officer s M) Brockway is known and ackuowledged to bel Retrenchment is all well, and the people appre. ciate all necessary reform, but they fail to see the propriety of controlling a publlc officer by starving him into submiszion. Souta Sz, —ectm— White. ‘White to play and mate in three moves. 2.Rto 4ch I 3..Qto 7 mate If1..KttoRt 4 ’ 2..Anything mates *,* Correct solution to Problem No. 112 recotved from W. H. Ovington, C. A. Perry, C. W. Clark, E. Barbe, F. A. Bergman, T. L. Hartigan, F. C. Foster, 0. . Benjamin, and K. E. H., city; Sid | Herzberg, Pontiac, 11l.; R. M. Congar and C. I Day, Manchester, Ia. ; Denj. Owen, Laporte, Ind. ; Kt., Turner, 1II. SOLUTION TO ENIGMA NO. 112. ..Qto8 B iokesren 3..BroQsq 4..Q mates 4..Q mates *,* Correct roluion to Enigma No, 112 recelved from C. A. Perrr, 0. R. Benjamin, E. B C. W. Clark, and E. R. Burnpam, cit Congac and C. H. Day, Manchester, Ia.; ner, LIl THE CHALLENGE-CUP TOURNAMENT. But little progress has been made during the past week in the Challenge-Cup Tourney at the Chess Associatlon, partly owing to the unavoldable ab- sence of one of the competitors. The individaal scores up to Friday, 1st inst., are as follows: Won. Last. 4 a o 1 + 1 3 1 [ » The regular monthly meeting of the Associnton ‘| has been adjourned till next Saturday evening. E THE TCRBANED CHESS-PLAYER. , 3 Ther ** automatic che#s-pluyer™ introduced in the Aquarium at o private exhibition yesterday afternoon was scated cross-legged on a cushioned | pedestal, clothed in Oriental garb, with a chess- board resting on his satin trousers. The pleces were arranged by an attendant, and therales of the game—legibly writteri in Englsh ond in German--~ luy at the left of tie figure. ~ These informed ths audience present that cach piece, once touched mugt be moved; that the moves of the figures mus b be made withont pause, and that nobody woulil be allowed to play more than one game. During a run of several games played azainet both old and young opponcnts, the automaton'ss tnrbaped head remained slightly bowed as if iny thought, and the right arm hung down at the eide, excepting when it moved metnodically to and fromt” the board as the progress of the game roquired the picking up and placing of the picces. Tois was done so carefuily that not once was a figure over- turned, thouzh the arm was incambered with a. demi-full sleeve. One of the Turk’s opponents: was a fair-haired little lady of some 6 or 7 years of nge, arrayed in a gray felt bonnet and white dress. She scated herself In front of the automaton, and a number of moves were made on either side to thew evident satisfaction of the littlc maid and the en- tertainment of the audience. Soon becoming: aware of the attention she was attracting. the youthfnl player retired in confusion, leaving the game unfinished. At the requeet of the next player~ who apuroached. the attendant was called away? from tne eide of the automaton. He remained at:1 safe distanco until the game was finished. After each game doors on cach of the four sides of t] je pedestal, as well as one over tho chest and sto pe ach of the sutomaton, were opened Lo exposc to the carious crowd u complication of machine ry which was wound up every balf hour. The auto m- aton is well-known abroad, having at a long ti me in the Crystal Palace, London, and at Berlin.—A feuw York World, Jan. 9. CHESS IN NEW YORK. Fourth game in the consultation match at Nkw York. Dlessrs. Mason anc Brenzinger ve. Mesiers. Jlackenzie and Teed. The notes sre by Mr. Ma kenzie. BUY LOPEZ KNIGHT'S GAME. White—Mesers. M. and B, | Black—Messrs. M. and To, 1..PtoK+4 1 K 4 Kt 10 KH?'J aRe Ko‘I< 5 ’ to ¢ tukes O P (2) R takes Ko 0 Bk Rw takes Ben :'flt':n Ktch o ©R Hto Q Q o K Q akes - o 6‘ 2 i . o ohi1t4 B oK Kt4 QK3 . toR3 takes R 08B ' o L R i i ol 5 tWwKKt5 4u toK4 41..P takes P 42 Ktto K2 Resignv, (a) Castling i3 the nsual and, wo think, the pre- ferable move at this period of the game. (b) The sacrifice of the Kt was too tempting to be reeisted, but the Black allies afterwards did not make the most of their opportunities. (c) A singularly poor move to vccur in a consal- HOW THE VIOLET OBTAINED ITS PERFUME, The Court of the Rose, lovely Queen of the Flowers, Assembled one night in ite moon-lighted bowers, A prize to oward the fair Queen had agreed, The one who related the kindliest decd; And all felt the greatest excitement that night, ‘And fluttered and glowed in the moon's mellow ig! ‘The breath of these flowerets, fragrant and fair, Made heavy with perfame the soft Summer-alr. The Shamrock, decked out in her mantle so green, Soon called the Scotch Thistle & **wicked spal+ cen. “Ilog:! hoot!™ said the Thistle, *‘or T'll knock you doun; . You're daft, friend, T fear me—asdaft 23 a loon. 13 it daft, thin, ye say? Ye're wantin' a pat? ¢'11 feel me shillelah—now will ye mind that? 0 be notso rade, ™ sald the Lily of France, ++And Shamrock, mon ami, pray stop that wili dance.” The Rose—and the sweetest that ever was blown- Hushed all into silence, and mounted the trrone **Fale children of gréeuhouse, and gardes, ad oo - We listen to hear who can tell of most ood. We spring from the Earth, but we each-all 3 plet To brighten the Iife of the frail human race. Camellin arose, snd spoke eoftly: **0 Queen, 1 mingled to-night in o glittering scene: 1 was sent by o youth to one that he loved; His love I confessed—ner acceptance I proved— For a note round my stem said, *If it be Yes, Let me at the party sce this in yoor dress.” A moment she held me; her pink finger-tips Then raised_me, just tonching her soft, rosy lig> She fastened me shyly amidst her soft lace, Her eecret revealed by the blush on her face. Tho Lily then spoke: ** The bouguet of a dride To-day I adorned; and I sayw at her side % An old, withered bridegroom, who_bought ¥ with zold, . So proud of his money, s hard and as cold. In my creamy heart fell a glittering tear, As soft as the dew falls, as oright andas clear. She wept—who can say?—for some youth g3y ind bold, Exchanged for a husband so withered and old; But I liid the tear-drop, and none guessedtho smart . Of pain und of angnish that tore the younz hest. And then did the tlowerets cach tell a tale, From the deep-crimeon Pink to Snowdrop so ale; But wee, modest Violet said not a word, i And sllent remained till the Quecn's voicewss £ heard. *4To-day, in thy wanderings,” then spoks ths ueen, “Pray tell us, sweet Violet, what thoubast seen.” **In the home of-a seamstress, poor and fofors, I brighitened a face that was wasted and worn *You bring pack the abeent.’ she eaid with aelgh, *The sweet recollection of days long gone by She thonght of me still at the hour of her gedh, For across my cool leaflets swept her Just brath. ‘Then u:x_lid the Queen, gently: **The prizeit is ine: *Tis part of myeclf; half this perfume of mire From Rose to the Violet quickly has lown. A8 SWEET-SCENTED VI0LET be thou e'er known.! Cuicaco, Jan. 22, 1878, Eaxxa CORNELL. WORDS. If words could eatisfy the heart, ‘The heart might find less care; Buat words like Summer-clouds depart, And leave but empty air. The heart, a pilgrim on the Earth, Finds often, when it nceds, ‘That words are of as little worth As Just S0 many weeas. Alittle said, and truly said, Can decper joy impart Than hosts of words that reach the heat, But never touch the heart. The voice that wins its sunny way . A lonely home to cheer, Has oft the fewest words to say— But O, those few, how dear! Fra. 1, 1878, SAUEL EDGAB. HAIR GOOD:! REDUCED!! $40 SWITCHES now sold at - - $20 £20Switches, $10; very nfeeoncaat $5. 28 INCH HAIR DRAIDS - - - - - $8 Al Long Halr. CORLS, formerly $8, now - - - - $3., P $5 Curlsat $3; Handsome ones at $1. GENTS’ WIGS, formerly $20 - - $14 SARATOGA WAVES reduced fo - - $5 And pwards. NOTICE.—As there are unscrupnlous Halr Dealecd Who represent their almoss worthic:s {mitation to the same as my Pasent Saratora Waves (manufactured and sold ONL1 by ‘me), [ wiil present one FREE OF CHARGE to any lady who will produce one manufic turcd and sold by any other dealer which provesto b3 facatmile of miae. MRS. C. THOMPSON i 210 WABASH-AV.