Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, March 3, 1878, Page 11

b st P — TS ) " THE CHICAGO - TRIBUNH: -SUNDAY, MARCH. 3. 1878—SIXTEEN PAGES. i} "THE SOCIAL WORLD, Amusements of the Last Week Before Lent. P:epflflng tor the Devotions of the Penitential Season. ;ption of St. John's Guild in New York and the Dresses Worn Thereat. Fushions for the Spring---Hints to the Lovers of the Beautiful in’ Dress. CHICAGOC. JOHNSTON—MNUNCT. The marriage of MissJessie Munch and Mr. simuel C. Johnston, of Kuoxville, Ia., was cel- ebrated In 8 quict manner, at 8 o'clock in the * evesing of Feb. 23, at the residence of the tride’s parents, No. 27 Forrest avenue, the Rev. Jes L. Thompson, of the Fifth Presbyterian Courch, officiating. The bride wore a princess dress of silk and velvet, with garniture of lace god flowers. The presents were handsome and gomerous. Mr. and Mrs. Johnston left Sunday evening for their home jn Towa, followed by tho good wishes of their many friends. ENEIP—M'GUIGAN. A grand wedding occurred ac the Cathedral s the Holy Name Monday evening, Feb. 25. Half-past 5 o'clock was the time announced for the ceremony, but it was not until the Bishop snd the many assembled friends were weary with waiting that the bridal party arrived; and tben Prof. C. Berge, who presided at the orzan, bemsn to play the grand ** Wedding March.” The cortege includea the ushers, Vestrs. A. Berend and J. M. Dinnen, who pre- ceded the bridal-party up the afsle to the railing in front of tme sanctuary: Miss Fransie M. Eneipend Mr. Mathew C. Kneip, sister and brother of the groom, acting as bridesmaid and groomsman; and the ‘bnde, Miss Mary C. Me- Guizan, with the groom, Mr. W. F. Knelp. Bishop Foley performed the cercmouny. The ‘tride was beautitully attired in white silk, hand- gomely trimmed; veil, and flowers. After the ceremony the happy coupie drove to their new home, No. 352 Marshficld avenue, where & re- ception was held. PROSPECTIVE BLISS. Mr. Stuart F. Marchant will be married to Miss Matie Fry Thursday evening at the Leavitt Strect Congregational Church. The engagement of the Rev. T. N. Morrison, Jr, with Miss Sadie Swazey, daughter of the Rev. Dr. Swazey, is announced. A BRILLIANT RECEPTION. “The beautiful residence of E. G. Asay, Esq.. was the scene of one of the most brilliant and fashignable receptions of the season last Wed- pesdfy evening. Among those present were: Judg8and Mre. S. M. Moore, Judge and Mrs. Jobn G. Rorers, Judge and Mrs. Booth, Mr. a0d Mrs. Van H. Higgins, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Wheeler, Mr. and Mrs. James McKindley, Mr. 20d Mrs. W. V.. Baker, Mr. and Mrs. Markley, Mr.sna Mrs. A. A, Dewey, Mr. and Mrs. Senry Cravford, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Parker, 8fr. and Mrs. W. H. Bryan, Mr. and Mrs. Har- zon Sprusnce, Mr. and Mrs, Henry Stroog, Mr. 10d Mrs. C. J. Barnes, Mr. and Ars, Elkins, Mr.20d Mrs. W, H. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. E. F.Gale, Mr. L. Z. Leiter, the.Rev. Robert Coliyer, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Curtis, Mr. and ¥rs. Perry H. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Joho- son e Tacker, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Tucker, Jr., oz Logan, Mr.and Mrs. Burnbam, Mr. and Mrs. Meldrom, Mr. and Mrs. Hickling, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Shipman, Mr. and Mre, W. H. Mitchell, Mr. and Mrs. T. B Blackstone, Mr. and Mrs. Sayers, Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Han- ford, Mrs. and Mra. A. G. Burly, Mr. and Mrs. Georze P. Gore, Mr. and Mrs. Willfam Blsir, the Rev. Brooke Hereford, Mr. and Mrs, Horton, Mr. and Mrs. A. N. Eddy, Mr.and Mrs. W.XN. Derby, Gen. sud Mrs. Buford, Mr. and My, W. F. Poole, Mr. and Mrs. Larmon, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Stevens, Mr. Enos Ayers, Mr. sod Mrs. P. P. Oldershaw_nee Gould, Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Cobb mee Lyon, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Gillman Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Bingham, Dr. Aliport, Mr. William Chis- bolm, Mr. and Mrs. R. irving Stearns, Mrs. Googridge; Misses Armold, Kent, Fleet- wood, Herford, Goodridze, Cullom, of Eprinfield. _Warren, Carpenter, Price, Carter, Mitchell, Carter, Ward, Hil- ton, Gore. Tucker, ‘Stevenson of Boston, Bryan, Buel, Beecher, Strong, Elkin, Wilder; Messrs. L N. old, J. M. Adsit, Jr., Will Johnson, H. H. Walker, W. C. Lyon, Carver, 4. 8. Price, Nat Honore, A.G. Sherman, F. A Marsh, P. D. Smith, Robert Bruce, Al Honwh, Gerard Alexander, Glover, Junius Swith, Dr. Jones, John Grant, L. G. Pi L. Groff, Fred Tuttle, R. L. Pcr:fv. ‘Thomas Marshall of Loutsvill Valter Gunn, ‘Maver, W Williams of Baltimore, Downer,John Raymond, George G. Bryson, George Bowen, H. Hilton, and others. SURPRISES. ; Wednesday eveninz last a party, composed principally of young ladicsand gentlemen oz the Michigan Avcoue Methodist Church, greeted Mr. A. L. Chandler with a surprise at his home, No. 1560 State street, the occasion being the birthday of the young gentleman. While Miss Beile Booth, of No. 162 Sedewick strect, was quietly reading THE TRIBUNE, last Friday evening, she was agreeably surorised by 2 large number of her friends led by Miss Sadie Barrett. ‘The evening was spent in the usual manner, dancing and sioging being the - chief features. A complete and acrecable surprise was ten- dered Miss Carric Simpson, Thursday evening, 3t her residence, No. 152 Sedgwick street, by the Cricket on Hearth Club, under the leader- ship of Miss Eizzie McCartby. About twenty. wuples were present. Mr.and Mrs. Sands, of the Sands House, were very agreeably surprised Saturday evening, fhe 23 ult., by the members of the Occldental Club, it being ™ the tenth anoiversary of their mardage. The evening was most pleasantly spent in dancing and social games, and closed ‘with an elegant collation. Among the surprise parties of the week, none have been, more complete than that tendered Mrs. H. G. Thompson, Thursday evening, No. 831 Wilcox avenue, being the anniversary of her 5 A verv pleasant phantom surprise party was piven Wednesday cvening at the residence of Mrs. Anson, No. 270 Leavitt street, to ber daughter Florence. Last Friday evening a very pleasant surprise- party was tendered Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Graham, at their residence, No. 75 Warren avenue, by a select cirele of their fricnds. : Mre. C. E. Benson, of No. 676 West Monroe street, wes the vicim of & genuine Eurpriso Thursday evening at the hands of her friends. Mr.and Mrs. M. ¥. Scauncll were surprised br a number of friends and acquaintances Thursday evening. A merry party assembled Jast Friday evening 8t the residence of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Petrie, No. 1422 Butterfield street, to zive them a sur- Prise on the occasion of their tin wedding an- viyersary. The King of Clubs met Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Roper, Xo. 1646 Sonth Dearborn street. Miss Gertie Matson was agrceably surprised ¥ a large number of her friends (some sixty in Bumber) Friday evening at the residence of C. R. Matson, Esq., No. 153 Indiana street. SOCIAL AND CLUB NOTES. A new form of entertainment, which has been the rage in St. Lonis during the scasop, Das made fts appearance in this city. Of course it 15 common and_cheap, or it wonld never bave originated in St. Louis. It is called a “‘coffec,” 2nd consists of an informal afternoon reception toa few friends, and the refreshments are coffee and cake or sandwiches, which are passed around the guests. Miss Kittie Sands was honored with s birth- g:ey party at No. 563 Van Buren strect Tuesday Mrs. Charles Epps, of No. 34 East Chicazo #venue, gave an entertainment to a few of her Iriends Tuesday evening, Mrs, L. L. Barber, of No. 304 West Van Buren street, entertained about thirty of her friends last, Weduesday eveniog. Company A, Sixth Battation, gave a very fine Teception Jast Tuesday evening at the Armory o0 Indiana avenue. The Imperial Club gave its third and last re- Ception at the Clifton House last Monday nizht. Aiss DcKoven gave aselect * German " Tues- fl:{l:rcgmi 1, Dr. Jsham gave a dinner party to sixteen hdes Monday evening. . James Odell, No. 473 Dearborn avenue, ',"fi;d{?:lcr-mfyuflu day evening. ; . Nelson Ludinston gave a dinner part] Tegestay ot No. 605 Sichizas avenge: e osing reception of the Cinders took place Mrs. J. C. Walter, No. 619 Michie: mrea umu]lbflinnnrt;m&y ma.rlfm‘“ SYERIE: members of their teath purt{ Tnnrsd:y‘i?gag:‘n‘g..a Clubzave Miss Grace Walshe gracefnlly entertained o Bumber of her little fricnds Saturday afternoon and evening, Feb. 23, at the family residence, No. 159 Calumet aveaue, the oceasion being the fif%h anaiversary of her birthday. Mrs. Georze' M. Pullman gave a children’s party ’;fll;;‘lr plternoon. AMr. P. P, Oldershaw nee Gofg reception, Thursday, at the Pal m‘t\él flgu?: £ A “v$ fl" t;f”‘l}' ei_e,.“g;?e an clezant dinner party AMiss Belle Smith gave an clegant tea part; Monday evening in hon: T LR H, %r"i’ovg‘ln{ :h D or of her friend, Miss ¢ Michigan Avenue Literary Society met last evening at the residence of Miss ) Chapin, No. 85+ Michigan avepie, - "I‘hn mew ana spacious residence of John yrrell, Esa., No. 585 Washington street, was amply “warmed " by a large number of the {riends of the owner Thursday evening last. The SAsylum of the Oricatal Consistory was filled to oveflowing last Thursday evenini, the occasion being the Jas reception of this Order. A little folks’ party occurred Monday after- noon, at the residence of Mr. R.;W. Clarke, No. 176 South Hoyne avenue, the oceasion being the second birthday of hittle Miss Nellic Clarke. The second mouthly sociable of Trinity M. E. Church took place last Thursday night. ‘The Bric-a-Brac Club, of Lawodale, met at the resiaence of Capt. Charles Elphickelast Tuesday evening, and had a rousing good time. The Young People's Association of the Sixth Presbyterian Church to the number of sbout 200 were very bandsomely entertained by Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Rumsey and J. Frank Rumsey Thursday evening, at their residence, No. 219 Rbodes avenne. & Washington’s Birthday was celebrated at the Transit _House by grand ball .and banauet, which eclipsed all former efforts in the Terpsi- chorean annals of that renowned hostelrie, ‘The cominodious dining-bail was cleared and brill- iantly illuminated and draped with starry ban- ners, while rare exotics hanging from the chan- deliers lent a pleasing charm_to the animated scene. At 10 o'clock the parlors and reception rooms were thronged with fair ones and their escorts. Over 300 Invitations were issued, and the tickets were placed at $3. Among the pleasant happenings at QOakland lart week was the rcception given by Mrs. Alfred Wright, No. 78 Langley avenue. ~There were a large number present. The last and most successful reception of the Snowflake Club was given Thursday evening at Russell’s Academs. The ladies of the Second Universalist Church gave the third of their scries of receptions at Martine’s Hall last Tuesday evening. The next occurs on the 12th. 3 Oneof the most brilliant parties of the Hyde Park season was given Monday evening by Mrs, C. H. Larminie at her resideoce on Washinaton avenue, as a surprise to ber husband. The Kenilworth Club held one of its regular fortnightly parties in Russell’s Academy, Fri- day night. The Reading Club of the Unjon Catholic Library Association entertained a large number of its friends Friday evening. The ladies of the La Belle Club gave a *]adies’ choice " party to the gentlemen of the orzanization Wednesduy evening at the resi- dence of Mrs. Wilson, No. 154 Centre avenue. The Congress Club gave its last party Wednes- day night, at the residence of Mrs. C. N. Post, No. 571 Congress street. Friday evening the “ Roamers® gave one of their excellent partics, at the residence of Mrs. B. F. Weaver, No. 166 Vincennes avenue. Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Brford helda reception Friday evening at thelr residence, No. 90S [ndi- ana_avenue, given_ in honor of the alumnl and students of the Woman's Medical College and students ot Chicago Medical College. Mrs. George W. Prussivg gave a delightful #coffec? at herresidence, No. 57 Twenty-second street, to a few friends Thursday afternoon. ‘The Forrestville Club gave auother of its suc- cessful parties Tuesday evening, the eighth of the series. Miss Lillie White gave a birthday party at the residence of her father, Mr. William M. White, No. 25 Union avenue, Oakland, on Thursday evening, it being her teoth nnnlvcrsa,:{y. About thirty of her little friends assembled to do her honor. Onc of the most pleasant parties of the past week was given by Mr. nng Mrs. Kuoisely, at their residence, No. 747 Fulton strect, on the occasion of Mrs. Dr. L. E. Carrier’s and Master Johnie Enisely’s birthdays. and also making it 2 social good-by to Miss' Sally Gibbs, who was apout tu%envc for Ohio. 2 Tuesday evening last * Our Neizhbors " held their third_reception, at the residence of C. C. Greenley, Esq., No. 532 Calumet avenue, and a very enjoyable evening was passed. Fitzgerald furnished the music. ‘The members of the La Plaisir Petite Club gave onc of their pleasant entertainments Fri- day evening at the residence of Mr. O. W. Squire, No. 511 Carrol avenue. ql'he third party of the Hyde Park Club was given Tuesday evening in Flood’s Hall. A large number of persons were present. A very pleasant party was given on the even- ing of the 23d at the residence of Mr. P, W, Gillet, No. 167 Centre svenue, in honor of Miss Frankic Blioe, of St. Paul. The L. D. 8. C. Club gave an entertainment, literary, musical, and tableaux-vivant, at the residence of Miss Mary Smith, No. 322 Warren avenue, last Friday night. The, Terpsichorean Club, of Englewood, gave oneof its enjoyable hops last evening at the High School Hall. The Ivanhoe Club held its last party of the season Friday evenine at the residence of A. W. Cassell, No. 1030 West Monroe street. The residence of Ira Brown, Esq., No. 11 Park avenue, was visited Tuesday evening by about 100 friends. A table with the luxuries of the season was spread, and a very enjoyable time was passed. A very pleasant socfal was held at the resi- denccof the Misses Kingsley, No. 50 Honore street, Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Ladies’ Aid Society of the Western Avenue Baptist Church. A select party of the friends of Miss Kate Folds were most agreeably entertained at her residence, No. 174 Park avenue, Friday night. ANNOUNCEMENTS. Soclety will have to give it up for forty days next Wednesday. The *One Hundred” will give a brillant 4 German " Thursday evening. Mrs. H. P. Isham will give a dinner-party to- ‘morrow at No. 55¢ Wabash avenue. ‘The next party of the Queer Ciub will be ven at the residence of W. F. Peirronnet, sq., No. 663 West Monroe street, Thursday evening. A complimentary testimoniai will be tendered Mrs. Enoch Root at the Palmer House, to-mor- Tow cvening. An cxecllent musical and literary programme has been arranced for the occasion. The State Microscopical Society of Illinols will hold a conversazione at the residence of E. W. Blatchford, Esq., No. 875 North LaSalle street, Friday evening next. i The Chicago Yacht Club contemplates iving a reception and banquet at an early date at the Sherman House. A party is to be given at the residence of Mrs. J.” Dunu, nml liyde Park avenue, Kenwood, esday evening. s T"’rne Thune men connected with the Volunteer Fire Department of Hyde Park are togive a dance in Flond’s Hall Tuesday evening. Prof. A.E. Bournlque will give his annual « German ”’ Wednesday evening, March 20, The ladies of Central Christian. Cburch will soread another of their notable suppers Thura- dav evening next, in Owsley’s Hall, from 6:30 10 8 o'clock, to accommodate business men re- turning from work. The supver will be supple- roented by an_ ‘- Old Folks Concert.” of good local artists and llm'ge chorus, in costume, read- and recitations. o A - &haw, of No. 172 South Sangamon street, will give nisl son Willie a birthday party next Thursday evening. y The Seniorycluh of Englewood will give a final reception of the scason and masquerade “my at Tillotson Hall, Wednesday evenlag, P 13. "I'R?:an Club of Englewood will give its next party at the residence of J. A. Wilson day evening next. Fr”rh&' Fairview Social Club will give a calico party to close the season ‘Tuesday evening. PERSONAL- aAmong the Chicazo people at the Egmont Hotel, Fernanding, Fla., are J. J. Lefens and bride, nee_ Seipp, Charles E. Willitts, Miss Matilds Fletcher, R. 8. Udell, W. N. Beatty. Col. Davison, J. H. Crawford, and J. J. Mr. and Mrs. William Egan, nee Chandler, are expected home from their Southern trip about the m{lla h;}su, and they will be home ‘hursdays in March. T.\lrs. Harlan M. Paze, of Red Ridinz Hood celeprity, who has been pursuing her musical studies for some tune here, with a view to con- certing, leaves for her Wisconsin home Tuesday. The Misses Cullom, daughters of Gov. Cul- Jom, who have been visiting Miss Ward of Ash- Jand avenue for the past week, lert Thursaay ome. fo o win Judson, Ars. P. C. Hanford, and Miss Kellogg, of Oak avenue, ieave for Europe May. n Io I Garrie Watkins, who has been visiting friends in Bloomington for some months past, has returned to her home, No. 13 Homore strect. 5 - "Miss M. Clara Tavlor, of Hyde Park, is spend- inga !few weeks at Blue Lsland with Mrs. F. N. n. Jom?—f‘imn Lee, wife, and famlly, of No.13 Friduy evehing, and was a brilllant affair. | Oal Lewis," avenue, will sail from New York en route for South America early in March, expecting to remain absent fiveycars. . Miss Cobb, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Walker, left carly last week for New Orleans. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Jones nee Roberts have re- turned home from their bridal tour. ) . Miss May Rapp is visiting {riends in the East. Miss Maud Kennicott, of Hyde Park, will soon Ieave on a Southern taip. Mr. Adolph Bismarck Behrend, recently from England, has beeo a guest of the Messrs. Arm- strong, of Englewood, for some days. Miss Lillie Sundarland, of this city, i5 a guest of Mrs. J. T. Sunderland, of Englewood. o Miss Ada J. Mullane, who has been spénding the winter in Houston, Tex., has returnea to her home, No. 850 West Adams street. Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Murphv, of No. 85 Souta Sangamon strect, haye just returned from a week’s visit to Menomonce. Miss Anderson, of Detroit, Mich., is visitice with Judge Forrester, of Ellis Park. Mr. and Mrs. L. Wahl were to sail for Eurone yesterday from New York in the steamer Ger- mania. ~ They will probably remain some :x'llontbs. Mrs. Frave B. Wilkie accompanies cm. : ‘The Rev. Dr. and Mrs, Harrls, with family, left (il;icngo ‘Wednesday morning for Montzom- ery, Ala. Mrs. George Ross, of No. 20 North Throop street, left the city Wednesday for Colorado Springs, Col., where she will remain several months in hope of benefiting her heulth, SOCIETY TOPICS. Mr. Alfred Simpson has civen an entertain- ing account of the manners and customs of the Zaporas of Ecuador. The mode of courtship presents some sugrestive features. The enamored swain oes to the woodsand hunts game; when he has procured it, he presents it to the malden of his choice. This constitutes the proposal; if she accepts, she cooks the meat. Hence before entering upon the bonds of matrimony, the Zapora suitor has the great advantaze over civilized wooers of being as- sured as to the lady’s capacity for preparing a square meal; and doubtless there is-a diminish- ed probability that afterwards the fat will be in the fire. Onthe other hand the Zaporiness is favorcd with some knowledge as to her spouse’s ability to keep the larder supplied. The young Quecn of Spain worships out of a $1,000 prayer-book. The world has never known the time when diamonds were not considered admirable prop- erty, and it never will. Their radiant beauty, indestruetibility, and solid natural worth, zives them the highest of permancnt value to people of every clime. As an investment, when ob- tainable at present low prices, they are wholly unequaled. Matson & Co. are selling gems of all sizes at phenomenally low rates. Necklaces, passing over the bead in the same way that bangle bra:elets do over the arm, are among the novelties of the scason. Sheet music and classical studics of all com- pasers can be bouzht at half price for amouuts under $5, and one-third the usual price for all over that sum, at Story & Camp's, 211 State street. Fashionable ladies in the East now pencil their eyebrows, paint a blue shadow under their cyes and on _the upper lip, pink their nostrils and the inside of their ears, to make them look like a shell; paint the ends of their fingers pink from the last joint up, to make them look finc and delicate; paint the finger pails slightly. put belladonna in their eyes, an infinitesimal patch of black court-plasterat the outer corner of each eye; paint their arms, neck, and faces white, and their cheeks red, and bandoline their hair. “And they actual{v come down into the ball-room fu the evening so changed that you'd never kuow it was the same woman you'd been talking to in the yard all afteroon,” said o lady. Men swear at them bebind backs, vow if it was their wife they’d catch her and wash the paint off— and run after the painted woman all the same. The handsomest specimens in original designs of art furnjture and bric-a-brac to be found in all Chicago we saw last week at the establish- 1ment of Mr.J. 8. Bast, No, 22 North Clark street. There is no one thln:i that would do so much to emancipate women ds the adoption of short, simple skirts, and, i we can get a dress of this kind for.a few years ouly, the opportanity should be' seized Wwith a\'ldi:{ and the innova- tion looked upon as a boon and a blessing. The Moliere Thermo-Electric Baths in oper- ation at Dr. Trine’s ** Movement-Cure,” 105 and 107 State street, supply a long-felt want in giv- iug the combined effect of electricity, abiutions, and manipulations, all adapted to the most delicate and sensitive constitutions. This won- derful bath has no equal in this country. Lace is still fashionable; 50 make no mistake when you see a lady with what vou thinkis a dirty Handkerchief around her neck. Dog-seller: *That ’erc hanimal’s the real stock, mum, and doz cheap at $30.7 * Young widow: ‘“It’s a sweet, pretty darling; black and white; but, in my present state of bereave- ment, you must procdre me one entirely black; this will do very well in about six months, for balf mourning.” Hapgood’s celehrated Spanish arched instep shoes and slippers are quite the rage with socle- ty ladies. M. Wheeler & Co., No. 74 Madison street, are the sole agents. Why is 2 woman mending a stocking like a deformed person? Because her hand is where her foot ought to be. Kumyss is a grateful, -luscious beverage. There is nothing of 2 medical nature about it; thouzh being a true dietetic agent, it nourishes and makes strong the weak aud keeps the healtny well. Arend, 179 Madison street, makes the only perfect Kumyss. The pleasant, superstition that old horse-shoes bring Juck has by no means died out, as was curiously cvidenced at a recent fashionable wed- ding in Baltimore, where the groom presented the bride with an old worn horse-shoe, set with silver and inlaid with gold, with the text: 4 TLuck to Thee and Thine.” Some of Ghormley’s recently completed cos- tumes are among the most stylish and beautiful ever seet in Europc or America. The toilet that meets Ghormley’s aporoval can be unhesi- tatingly accepted as faultlessly elegant. A New York restaurateur sucd Mrs. Paran Stevens, and has just got a verdict for §5,000. By the way, It is said that Afrs. Gen. Gilflory in ““The Mighty Dollar # js modeled after Mrs. Stevens. The prevailing styles in fancy slippers are the Broadway, Princesse, Cinderella, Grécian Tie, Opera_Cary, and_Opera Tie, with satin fnlaid and French heels, and very stylish are the Krench kid two-button' strap shoe and Newport ‘Tie, both with Louis XV. heels. All these styles are to be found at the fashionable shoe dealers’, M. Wheeler & Co., No. 74 Madison strect. Thelr assortment is the largestand their patronage is ihe rinest in the city. A familiar touch fn modern marriaze notices is the announcement **No cards;" some of the churches, in _like fashion, advertise **No col- lection.” This makes the pews sate for the impecunfous. The 1andom church-goer may ‘protect himselt from disagrecable surprises. Everythiog in ladies’ wear this spring will have bead trimming. We get this information {from a dressmaker who cannot tell a lie. * In arrauging for your spring home remova- tions and changes, remember that nothing ‘adds more beauty and refining grace to an apartment than some choice examples of the Ceramic art. The most elegant of such goods are found only at Ovington's. ) “ Pack me up one or two nice books to read,” said Mrs. Jones to her husband just before de- parting on a journey to the country. Jones did 50, and the diszust which Mrs. J. felt cannot be described when she took out,_from the sachel to read on the cars: “ Barnes' Notes on Matthew,”? & Cicero's - Tusculan Disputations,” a copy of * Livy,” with notes, and a cook-book. An'army of workmen are busied in the new retail establishment on Wabash avenue for Field, Leiter & Co., aud its occupancy by May 1 isa certanty. Meanwhile, bargalos are soughit and _found daily by appreciative femininity at the Exposition Building. ‘The most fashionable thing to do now is té take a desk in the new Business Exchange room connccted with the Chicago Business Col- lege, and become familiar with all the details of active business. Young men and young ladies find it both iuteresting and profitable. A Bridgeport man writes the Czar as follows: “Go on, Aleck, aud make peace with the Turks if vou want to. Iam so busy trving to make a connection between my winter clotlies and gen- tle spricg that it isn’t likely I sball beable to attend to the matter for at least six weeks.”” The late firm of Bishop & Barnes, hatters and furriers, having been dissolved by limita- tion, we are pleased to announce that the pop- ular member of the late firm, Mr. Charles W. Barnes. has opened at No. 148 State street with an vntire pew stock, where he would be pleascd to see all his triends and customers of the old store. In scrap-book pictures, pottery ornament etc., ladies will find sommfinz entirely new’:{ H. Luebker & Co.’s, 144 Dearborn street. A St. Louis lady says it is no worse to encircle a lady’s waist with your arm in a ball-room than i your {riend’s sister on the back stairs. No worse! 'Why, it’s not as good ! Gregori has just completed another ong of ‘his beautiful life:size ofl portraits of the son of E. A, Bowen, Presideat of the Nationnl Bank of Mendota; it will be ou exhibition for a few days at Mosher's Art Gallery, 125 State street. New frames aud photos, nomszhing very ele- gant, at Lovejoy & Foster's, No. 83 State. A lassle wrote to 2 younz man she had taken a fancy to, * Come and meet me in the gloam- ing, John,” and when the time came John wasn't there. He subsequently explained that he couldn’t find such a place. The “Opera Toe,” s beautiful button shoe; the latest. W. H. Brown & Bros., No. 92 State street, are introducing them. Prince. Gortschakofl, who, at the age of 79, is the master-spirit of Russian diplomacy, is of middle size and well-proportioned fizure, with a quiet, courtevus manncr, and a remarkably smooth, well-preserved facy, whose only sign 6f nge lies in the spectacles that hide his large, ex- pressive eyes. His industry is still as untiagging as ever. 3 The new styles of ehort walking dresses will meet with favor from the ladies who have pro- vided themselves with the perfect-fittine and stylish boots made only by P. Keller, 41 Monroe street, opposite the Palmer House, ‘The new spring dress goods materials have made their appearance in great variety and are very pretty, sensible, and economical. ~There is nothiog bigh in colorslarge 1 pattern, or flimsy of texture, at present. ‘The latest improved sewing-machines for $20, and o few oil-stores used as samples at about aif-price, by the Florence Machine Company, No. 59 State street. i A California man thinks he can ruin the ice- dealers even more cflectually than the present mild weather. He has constructed a faucet which contains numerous small tubes inclosed in larger ones, and between the outside of one and the fnside of the other certain chemicals are packed that cause the water which' is drawn from the orifice to be as cold asice. Even boil- ing water, if allowed to run through this magic 1aucet, will come out cool and fit for drinking. Travelers returning from Parls oring back such quantities of clair-de-lune, amber, old gold, lue, gray, and jet bead, that onme cannot but ask woether in the now coming spring we shall be beaded all over as the eavages fn the Islund of Madagascar are tattooed. There used to be a beautiful fable about o boy whno, in order to act the part of anzelata miracle ‘play, was gilded. This happened in the midale ages, and as the Gilded Age was not among the middle_sges, the boy Qied. The story showed that we should kecp the pores open, but it was so evidently in the interest of the soap meo that the public always rebelled against theincident. A Berlin doctor took the matter in hand and yarnished a man, completcly covering his skin. The man remained a week in this covering and felt no more inconvenicnce u\;m any person would 1o such o tight-fitting suit. - NEW YORK, sT. Joux’s Guwp.” New York, Feb. 27.—On Fridav, Washing. ton’s Birthday, the last lingering gafcties of the season exphred amid unusual ‘glare and glitter, the occasion being the annual reception of St. John’s Guild. It was equal to seceing any fashion plate to watch the gorgeous dresses, the gleaming jewels, and more than this the lovely women. The toilettes were all triumpbs, and, notwithstanding the fact that this was the last ball of the scason, many of them were new, antt elegant in the extreme. Several merit especial mention. One superb costume consistea of a Princesse robe of heavy white gros-grain ana the richest white brocade. The front and back were of the latter, while the sides were made of silk. ‘I'he foot of the skirt in front was border- cd by arien flounce of point-lace about a quar- tor of a yard wide. Above this are several rows of deep rich pearl fringe brought up in point in the centre, where a full cluster of natural violcts lends additional beauty. The sides, of plain silk, are heavily embroidered in pearls; and are fivished at the bottom by three lace flounces. The corsage also is richly wrought with pearls, and ornamented by £émall bouquets of violets. The long train Is garnished by dra- peries of lace headed by garlands of violets. The handsome fan of Ince and pearl boasted a charming picture from the brush of one of our tamous artists. * Pretty as a picture,” indeed, and a refreshing contrast to the glare and glis- ten of satin and silk, was the costumec of a charming belle, which attracted much admiring attention from its novelty, as well as its becom- ing effect. The lovely wearer was habfted after the style of the Greeinn Flora. A skirt of finest. whitc cashmere of charming length just reveal- ed the dainty feet sandaled in white and orna- mented by small clusters of flowers. Loug searf draperies were disposed in negligent and graceful manuer about the shoulders, and fell in soft folds about the fizure, leaving the round- cd arms bare. Long garlands of beautiful flowers were twined about the skirt and min< gled with the , drapery of the tunic. Wreaths of flowers were wound among the flowing fair hair, amidst which shone and quivered gorgeous diamond butterfiies. 1t is impossible to imagine auything more charming and unique than thisprecty costume. ANOTHER VERY LOVELY TOILETTE was worn by a fair young blonde. The skirt, which was very long at the back, was made of the sheerest white Swiss. It was trimmed by seven raflles, the arrangement of which was as novel s it was pretty. Each ruifle, about six inches deep, was formed of inch-wide strips of white Swiss divided by Valencicunes insertion of equal width, Thesc alternating stripes are placed diazonally, and the top one is finished by & double frill of inch-wide lace. The overdress consists of diazonal rows of insertion and Swiss, and is finished by a ruflle similar to those on the gkirt. Above this rufile are garlands of smilax, among which at_intervals are clusters of white lilacs and gloire de Dijon roscbuds. The ‘*baby™ waist is made to corre- spond with the rest of the costume. ‘The pretty bare shoulders rise from a wreath of smilax, ana the fragrant, lovely blossoms and several strands of smilax encircle the waist 83 3 belt, and are fastened at the left by a small bouquet. The hair, simply dressed, held among its waves and curls sprays of smilax and o cluster of lilacs and rose-buds. This was one of the most admired costumes among hundreds that were elegant. A very handsome tollette was a Princesse of rich garnet velvet made with an immense train, This latter was cut in large deep points, each of which was turned back upon the train, showing 2 Jiniog uf cream-colored satin. The front of the Princesse was removed, and in its place was in- serted a front of sbirred cream satin. This {ront is further embellished by falls of puint- lace headed by garnitures of pink roses. The neck of the dress both back ana front is cut in a Jarge Pompadour square trimmed with lace and orpamented with roses. The sleeves are entirely of lace, and are starred all over with tiny pink rosebuds. A superb parure of dinmonds and rubies com- pleted this gorreous costume. ONE FORTUNATE DAME was arrayed in unparalieled splendor. A robe of palest blue satin formed a foundation upon which was laid rare rose-point of almost price- Jess value. The front had a shawl-shaped tunic, with scarfs; the back had deco flounces of the lace disposed in cascade fashion. The waist, very low, and Wwith no sleeves worth mentioniog, was of blue satin with asecond oneof lace. The crowninz splendor of this lady, however, lay in her jewls. About the neck was a circlet of diamonds as larze almost as a pickel. From these depended stars or medallions, below which in turn iwere claborate pendants. Two similar circlets, but of course appropriately small, were clasped about the arms far above the elbow. Where the lonz gloves ended were still other bracelets, thick with diamonds. ~Around her “tapering iaist? was a belt formed of golden ovals inter-linked, cach one being set with twelve or fiftcen jewels. 1t fastened in front, and from here to the knee fell_a long chatefaine, a continuation of the girdle, which terminated in an immense me- dallion heavy with large diamonds. Had the oceasion been a fancy dress ball instead of the staid, stately Martha Washington reception, this lady *¢ from ’Frisco ” might have aptly per- sonated the Biz Bonanza,” or perhaps some envoous rival might accuse her of bek;f an ad- vertisement for Parisian dismonds. tlowever, this would have been base libel, for such was the excellence of the gems that a private detect- ive followed faitbfully in the wakeof this bright particular star, One very dainty costume was of softest white silk, mad¢ into a low-necked, sleeveless Prin- ce: The skirt was beautifully draped with delicate sea-fonm satin, furtber softencd by rare Duchesse lace. An exquisite garniture bordered thisdrapery,and was formed of beautiful grasses and sea-weed made into fringes. Here and there were clusters of coral-pink roses, impart- ing a pretty rosincss of effect. In the hair were wisps of sea-weed and a_half-wreath of roses, - Exquisite_jewelry of gmk coral com- pleted this cherming toilétte. One more dress and I have done with the vanitiesof this most de- Hehtfal of balls. A plain long-trained skirt of white satin under a puffed and rufiicd one of fine brocaded gauze; a_long, tignt corsage of white satin, with a berthe of diaphanous gauze, ana eyerywhere, everywhere—tlowers. In the corsage, in the bair, fastening drapery, and sown broadcast over the cntire lenctb of tue train were graceful drooping clusters of that most fr: t of flowers, the delicate pink hya- cinth. And so, amid the fragrance of flowers, the gleam of satin, * way in the back. the crash of mausic, and the_ sweeter music of women’s laughter, the season and its enchantments died and left us to— LENT AND SPRING OPENINGS. Veritably the penitential season will be one of sndness to many, but who can fathom its meaning to the head of the family whohas three lovely daughters clamoring for spring things? Ash-Wednesday is the day.fixed for the first formal and grand opening, and, alter proclaim- ing vurselves in chapel miscrable sinoers and clothing ourselves in figurative sack-clotb, we ‘will hic us away to the shoos and see what is offered in which to array ourselves most charm- fogly, Already the shogs are taking on a spring look, and the iaces of theirowners the compla- cent expression with which they welcome a new season. The pretty little striped silks are eager claimants for favor, and many of them are too retty to be ignored. And soridiculously cheap! The beautiful brocaded silks will be retained and will be largely worn. Some of these are. extremely clexant, and, combined with plain silk or satin, will make some of rhe most de- sirable spring toilettes. Those brocades which exhibit satin desizns upon a silk surface may be most appropriately blended with satin. A very beautiful toilet of this description has just been completed for the trousseau of a young lady re- cently wedded. The skirt is of a greenish-blue satin, and has at the bottom a pleated flounce. Above this is a scant gatnered rutlic of brocade. ‘The brocade has a eround of a silvery grey or **mode ” color, over which s scattered a_most tasteful desien of daisics and crocuses in the peculiar bluish green. This flounce is cut in rounded scallops, and is finished along the edge by a silk cord in color like the dress. = This cord, between_cvery two scallops, is tied ina little bow, and bas’two short tassels depending therefrom. This gathered flounce is surmount- ¢d by a fine shirring of satin about six inches deep. The overdressis of brocade, aud has in- serted back and front a flue thick shir- ring of the satin, Handsome ornaments of silk cord are pliced at intervals down each side of the opening on tne brocade. The sleeves are of brocade, but have up the back portion of the arm & shirred jnsertiou of satin. From the shoulder depend bandsome ornaments of cord, and across the back strings of the sume aye looped with artisticand pleasing effect. Deepculls of satin finish the sleeves, and over these are to be worn eclaborate ovel cuffs of point Duchesse. To saccompany this costume, for it i3 a reception snd visiting toilette, is a most captivating little bonnet. It is made of satin like thedress, and is completely covered with an embroidery fu *‘clair de lune beads, which correspond” exactly. The face trimming consists of delicate rose or peach blossom "satin, softened by a fail of point Duchesse. The outside of the boonet is orna- mented with a superb scarf of lace and a cluster of rarc and beautiful piok flowers. There is also with this elegant outfit & dainty parasol, with a point-lace covering, in which is woven the fair bride’s monogram. The parasol is lined with ~delicate. Tose color, and the handle is of palest pink color. ‘There is a distinguished air and effeet about this dress that is remarkable. It has that excelient appearance which is commonly supooscd to linger only in the magical fiozers of Worth him- self, and which we are apt to term * Frenchy." And yet, save for the parasol cover, this fs en- tirely an American triumph, and one of which the originator may be proud. By this time next weck, we shall no longer be in dire suspense, but shall know what is decreed unto us by capriclous, inexorable Dame Fashion. MaTTIE 8. THE FASHIONS. - WIHAT 1S WORN IN PARIS. New York Times., Dark dresses have up to the present timebeen in general use for evening wear. Such combina- tious as brown or black ‘velours cisele” com- bined with satins in bright contrasting colors are preferred. Satin is wmora used than any other material. Moire antiques are again com- ing into use: they can be combined with plain velvet, the figured velvet being more suitable forsgatin. A combination of old historical styles with the fashions of the present day is becoming very prevalent. The large court habit is now worn over a tight-titting skirr, while formerly it was worn over a very full one. A toilet of thiskind, which bas just been completed in Paris, has an underskirt of pink satin. It 1s veryjtizhtfiiting- and puffed, the pufls forming diamonds. The train and large court habit are of pink moirc antique, shading off silver, and trimmed with bands of pink maraboyt, with smali rosebuds and green and black leaves placed in bgpches hereand there, Very few of the rich cveniog dresses are made without bauds of either flow- ers or feathers. The flowers serve admirably for the scarfs when combined with small bunches to matcl, and give a great deal of character to the rich, heavy dresses now worn. Flowers are equally indispensable with gauze and light suits. Among the light fabrics in use aresatin striped grenadines, with zold or suverintermixed ; mazes de soie, with satin and broche stripes; whiteand black grenadines striped with satin and silver or gold fuconne. For house-wear, many dresses have the fronts fn contrasting colors. A dress just finished for a Parisian bridal trousseau is of ruby-pink ar- mure, trimmed with three rows offshell-shaped valenciennes lace, opening over a pale pink skirt. The sleeves are short to the elbow and trimmed with lace. Some walking-suits are now made with long, plaited skirts, with the plaits fustened down underneath. The loug waist has o plaited plas- tron, with ““directoire’ revers, forming a square in the neck. The collar is trimmed with lace. A fine white linen gnysnnnc fichu completes the ‘waist trimming. The slecves have lace tomatel, and on the inside of the sleeye is a fine linen plaiting. _ Another style of dress now adopted consists of a brown velvet train-skirt, with the lower part plaited in bollow plalts. ~The gray cachemire dress is closed half-way down the front by means of small, flat, gilded buttons. 1t is taken back n front, with the points fasten: ed on the sldes, and lined with velvet matching the siirt. This dressis arranged fn the same It is called the Lavandiere. Another style of a toilet fs gotten up by baving the body of the suit cut In Princesse shape, and closed balf-way dowu the front by means of smail buttons. . The two frout pleces scparate, showing a supplementery aprou made of an- otber material to that of the remainder of the dress, and covered with narrow *frou-frou” flounces. The train is arranged to correspond with the front of the skirt. A *frou-frou” flounce trims the sides like the trimming on the lower part of an ordinary skirt, and serves to join the front and back group of flounces. The orders of the dress proper are trimmed with fringe surroundfng the apron and train. This trimming makes one part of the skirt perfeci independent of the remawder of the dress ‘I'his suit can be of velvet and faille, trimmed with rich fringe ana beaded buttons; for less dressy purposes, of faille and tafletas, and for ordinary occasions of woolen goods. A very fashionable trimming consists at pres- ent of faille or ribbon arranged in perfectly fat loops on the borders of the dress, and those of the outer garments corresponding. These loops are nbout tour inches long and two broad. A moss-green toilet with tdis trimming has a gathered flounce with a heading formed of toese faille loops alternating in two shades. The polonaise and moderately long paletot are frimmed with the same loops. 'The lower part of the sleeves have the same loops failing over the hand. L Plushes sre not only used to trim bonnets, but also for evening dresses. Light plushes make much prettier trimmings for cvening dresses than velvet. White plush court-mantles are very beautiful bordered with garfands of embroidery with beads. Plush is also much used for infants’ suits. Take, for fustance, a sky-blue glush‘ with white Branaebourzs and ‘bands of Prussian cat-skin, which is also whitc; the effect is charming. Many velvet suits are trimmed with scal-skin, ana the muff and cap always correspond. The cap is trimmed with a bird’s head or wing. Somectimes the ornament is cilded, ond bas o very good effect whea placed on the fur. \added eatia underskirts, scented ond trimmed with lace founces, are now imitated in & much less expensive way. The satin s Teplaced by light flannel, In such colors as blue, pink, or red. “The skirt is lined with white faonel, and made exactly like the “Xnnl;:'e:"lc of *“matinee,” altogether differ- ent from that made up to the present wmlng. is of white cachemire, half tight-fitting In the back. The front has this peculiarity that the right side is much longer than the left, and ter- minates in a point with a tassel on the end. It is draped in Arab style, which consists iu the end being thrown over the opposite shoulder, ¢l falllng down the back. mg:;g;ms among coiflures is a comb formed of flowers. Any kind of fine flowers serve for this purpose. 'The flowers are arranged o o bunch made perfectiy flat in the shape of the comb, covering the cotire upper part and ex- tending gracefully above. Floral head oma- ments are now very light, and the sprays are long snd supple.’ The choice of leaves is the most important part of these head ornaments. Black lace bonnets are always fashionable and are suited for ladies of all ages. The new- est style in this line is tbe **Duchesse” shape, which has s disdem brim with parrow lace ruchings, which are very becoming. The *fan- chon " crown is formed by a lace mantle plaited up and forming cascades and flat loops. This falls on either side of the face like & barbe and is loosely tied under the chin. In the back are cither flowersor feathers, but only in very small bunches, as the effect of the mass of lace must not be spoiled. i COLLARS. A New York Erening Fost. Collarettes in ‘the Richelien designs have found So much favor, together with the deep cuffs of lace accompanying them, that several other styles have. becn introduced, with ap- propriate names. The rich and heavy laces of Which they are made are generally becoming; for full dress the heavy Richelicu, or church aces, are replaced by fider and dressier laces. English applique, old Malines, Alencon, Brus- sels, Renafssance, Russian, and Irish laces are all used; the last two, bowever, are more ap- F;;J?sfl:tec Lor‘(llerg!»;uglefltu.l l;I‘m: Richelicu col- uerally finished with o pli Visge around the neck. PR e e ‘> Mousquetaire” differs from the - elleu énly by its greater depth. And the "{\‘1'32:1:- tespan,’ another favorite shape, reaches to the shoulder, and is somewhat like small cape, and is often composed of inscrtlons of lace or fine needie-worls, with puffings of mustin and lace cdgings; thé lace cdge stands up around the neck; bows of double-faced satin ribbon match- ing the dress are used to fasten this deep collar, and are also used on the cuffs. The “Mop- tespan” i3 considered less dressy than the “Richelieu ™ and the ** Mousquetaire.” Beside these decided styles there are number- less other types of variegated shape between tho fichu and the collar, made up in organdy, fine lawn, crepe lisse, or any thin piisble foods made into folds, bands and puffs and mixed with lace; shaded ribbons, or ribbous of plushor velvet, are also inserted in them. There is a collarette known as the “Suisse plastron,” made into a pointed bretelle shape in {front and fasteninz at the back of the thisal; this, with the * Breton plastron,” which is still fashionable, coustitutes nandy affairs with which a sombre-colored dress can be enlivened for evening wear. For full-dress oceasions a corsage of satin or velvet is sometimes made cut square in the neck and fastened up at one side; the front is trimmed in the vest shape; the square neck has a decp cotlar of Russian lace; this waist is to wear with a velvet or silk skirt, and is finished with tizhe sleeves and deep lace cuffs, When collars, fichus or collarettes are added to a dress to make it more dressy, lace has often to be put into the squarc or open neck; if this lace is continued to the waist in the shape of o jabot, or, with a princesse dress, to the hem of the dress, it can be ornamented with colored ribbons sct in at intervals; or the lace may be 50 arranged on the waist os to simulate a vest frout and carried down the sides of the skirt to disappear {n the fullness of the vrain; with very little trouble a dress can thus be made to assume quite a different appearance and with \'{:r little outlay, and this hint will be sutfi- cient. - The *“Angelo ™ cravat is a band of crepe Ifsse, gauze, or chenille-cmbroidered tulle, set closely round the throat. The jabot of lace, mixed with satin or velvet, is siill worn, generally made long enough to' reach the belt ' in front. In linen collars, worn for mornings, the deep sailor collar_isa favorite; it is of plue linen, sometimes lined with white, and two endsof blue lincn are left in trout to fasten in a sailor- kuot; the edee of the collar and cravat, and the cuffs, are_edged with bias_folds of white linen stitchea on.. Those of white linen are often edged witn delicate traceries in colored linen thread; the cravat of white sheer linen or ba- tiste is edred with small fluted ruffles also tipped with color. NOTES. Silk-covered cologne-bottles are among the Iatest prettv additions to the toilet-table. A new perfume-hottle is made of wood and represents a knotty limb of a tree. ‘Nails of black tulle are something new, coy- ered with small gold flics or Bruzilian bugs. ‘Hanging terra cotta logs look charming, filled with loose ferns and cut flowers. The newest finger-rings are decorated with Greek characters in black coamel. Horseshoes of immortelles are the latest de- sizns in straw flowers. Dancing dresses for very young ladies are made with convenicutly short trains,—iu fact, more than demi-trains. Flowers are in sprays aod small clusters; the long earlands have been used in such profusion that they are losing tavor. 1t is saia tbat elderly ladies are going to wear evening robes of white silk and satin, made up very plain, but profusely trimmed with lace. Laces used for trimming are thickly studded with peur) beads, and these are used on light shades of gilk. Plastrony and puffed fronts, extending from the throatto the bottom of the skirt, are very much word for evening toilets. z Brezon baids in colors, such as tilleul, cream, or_olive, on black grouud, are used oun dark polonaises] and the effect s very rich. A new design in filagree silver jewelry is in the shape of daisies; the centres are of zold. The set consists of pin, carrings, and necklace. ‘White bonnets for bloades and red ones for brunettes are fashionable again, after being out of favor for ten years. A peyw and very elezant garniture for mantles is o full bordér of Lancer featliers. These grateful feathers are not injured by raiy, a frreat advantage over the ordinary feather trim- ming. Bull dress bodices are generally round on the shoulders, thongh the sguare cut is by no means out of fashio: nt it is not considered s0 becoming, and the sleeves are very small. The newest wedding dresses are made of corded pearl-white silk, trimmed with plait- ings of English crape. Frequently slecves of crape take the place of silk sleeves. . Low princesse bodices are but little trimmed; instead of a bertha, the neck is finished off with lace, onee and there are two bouquets, one at, the waist and the other at the left side of the neck — g BREAKING THE NEWS, e tottered slowly i~ "Twas Summer, and the door stood open wide; He, father, husband, strong In rustic pride, With face grown strangely white and thin. Glad is the good wife's cry: “Why, father, home this soon? Where are our sonst" Angwers he nanght, butgives, as one who runs Till breathiess quite, @ quick, deep sigh; o And sfuks into a chair, ; Staagering some, B with his sight tarned dim; Then drew her ut his side, clost down to him, Stroking her passive, iron-gray halr. ¢4To-night Fred will be here; But Harry will—never—never—come—azain! Drowned—of—the hizh rock—with two othermen1" The old man faiters. Nota tear Falls from the mother's eve; She only gazes past him, vacansly Out throuzh the open door. unto the sea ‘Afar off outlined "gainst the sky. Her dariing Harry dead ! It cannot be. else she had loudly screamed Aczainst God's will. No, she hadt only dreamed This to be what her husband said. Yet down his wrinkled cheeks Tot drops of Nature's azony now rolled. - From out Affection’s soundless denths nntold. With painful slowness soon she speaks: ‘+Dead! Our own Harry dead! A, man, your mind i¢ faliinz: ‘tis not 0. Yesternight did not Harry gaily zo A-riding into town with you and Fred?" And then she kneels alow, And eces the soboing sea. 50 far, €0 faz, E'en through the door which idiy swing? afaz, And hears the old man #obbing in his wo. But O the misery When hours shall erow to days, and days to years, And ali these bitter, unforgotten fears Cannot in lighter measure be! Cutcago. LitLez Sunamioer, LAUGH. Waonld you be wice? ‘Take my advice— Throw off your ills and laagh; ‘Bameh your eighs And cry your cyes, Forget your cares—and laagat Saould friends you have trasted with confdence me‘;g:r ‘proffers of friendship, you have bat to ThnL‘s‘(‘n;on shonld drain Despair's cup at one It \fll;l‘\;i\un‘mlmmle you a5 quick 25 one Jaugh. Misfortnne may trip you, calamities dirc :!Ayc::‘crmku you. surround you with tiood or with fr Cnnsumz‘nll your riches as lightly as chaff— Tut the victory's yours if you sit down and langh. The longer you brood o'er your sorrows and woes, ore mzanfic they scem, while fantastical foes 311l 1oom up befote you, and, like the barbed gaff, Will transfix youy, anléss you ignore them and laugh. When good businass friends €too you out on the - street, And will equeeze your hand, talking and smiling 40 eweet. Caressing vou 3oftly an hour and a haif. Just s‘n)‘ nothing, but Jook in their fond eyes and g Your true (2 friend may whisoes, **It's shame- fal, but true, Thesc old zossips do talk like the mischief of son Just make up your mind hi's patural calf, ‘And disgust him exceedingly by o good laugh. Qur two eyes were given us that we micht sce Our own way throngh the world; 'tis our own foult if we, g Preferring the auldance of cvery one's eye, Should be forced—~not to Jaush-but eternaily cry! Fraxcls V. INVERNEsS, THE GAME OF CHESS CHESS DIRECTORY. Ca1c460 Cness CLus—Nos. 63 and 65 Wash- ington strect. - 5 Cuicado Cnrss Assocrattox—Hansen & Welch's, 150 Dearvorn street, opposite TrrsuxE Building. Chess players meet daily at the Tremont House (Exchan(e), the Sherman House (Bascment), and at 425 West Madison street, corner of Elizabeth. All communications intended forthis department should be addressed to THE TRIBUNE, and indorsed: *‘Chess.™ TO CORRESPONDENTS. —Will examine as smended. B Z. u cannot castle under the circame stances mentioned. ENIGMA NO. 118. - First Prize {n Danbury News Tourney. BY MR. C. A, GILBERG, NEW YORK. R C. ~X Black. Eing at K fourth White. Elogat K Kt ffth - ueen at K A7t ucen at Q R slxth ook et Rt s h Rook at K square Kolght at K square Bishiopat Q It second Pawn at K Kt third Bishop at O B afth 5 Kafght at K sixth + ‘White to play and mate in two moves. PROBLEM NO. 118. BY MR 0. R RENJAMIN, CHICAGO. Black. %//// > B Tk ] 4 o 73 White. 2 7 White to play and mate fn four moves. SOLUTION TO PROBLEM NO. 110. Blo KKtS takes B ch 23 Anything Sate's Correct solution to Problem No. 118 received from W, H. Ovington, C. A. Perry, O. l(\gln E.R. Bumnnn} H. F. P: White. Rlack. %tol_:‘l l ..Rtakes P o 21307 move ates accordingly otrect solution to Enigma No. 116 receired H, Ovington, C. A. Perry, O. R. Benj . Burnham, E. Barbe, and C. from ¥ NOTES. - Mossrs. Abbott, Agdrews, and W. T. Plerce aro the judges, and Mr. P. T. Duffy the umpire, in tha firet tourney of the British Chess Problem Assoct: ation. u The Peoria (I1.) chess-players have effected an organization, with Mr. F. N. Finney, Presldent; C.B. Allaire, Vice-President; Jies Jennic John- son, Secretary; and W. G. McDoneal, Treasurer, An excellent chess department has appenred in the Holyoke (Mass.) Transcript, under the jofnt manncement of Messrs, R. H. Seymour and G. E. Carpenter. 3r. Carpenter has chargze of the prob- Tem department. On the 25th of Jantary Mr. Bird was entertained at enpper by the members of the City of London Chess Club, on the occasion of his retirn from the Tnited Stafes. Among those present were Messts. Gastincau (who presided), Doden, Dafly, Black- burne, Macdonnell, and Potter. The ln}!mfln§ are the officess of the Manhattan 0 Chess Cl w York City: President, L. H. Hellwli ice-President, A. Ettlinger: Treasurer, L. D. Cohn: Recording Secretary. C.W. Logzeling: Corrésponding Sccretary, Charics Mohie; Execa- tive Committee, Thomas Frete, Dr. T. IL. Luric. “+There wege giants in those days.” and In thesa too, for that matter. Br. G. Reichhelm, of the Chéss Trecord. preacheth patience in a problem of only eizhty-one moves deep: but, nevertheless, it is intnitely shallower than his previous discourse, whicl extended to the one bundred and thirty- thicdly. Following is the ecore to date in the Challenge- Cup Tou of the Chicago Chess Association: Won. Loat, 3 1 3 T 2 4 3 3 2 k3 A FAMOUS CHESS RESORT CLOSED. The Cafe International, at Broadway and Fourth street, has subsided under the dust raised by the anctioneer's hammer. Its existence in that loca- tion barely outmeasured 2 year. Samael Leiders, proprietor of the Cafe International, began his experience of the vicissitudes of New York busi- ness life in the second story of a Chatham Squaro ‘building that has since been made n lodging- house. HMispurpose was to make tho sort ofa tree club, including cards, billiards, chess, and beer, that is so popular fn Eurcpean citfes. His success at first was extraordinary. Having securea the belp of Capt. Mackenzie, the chess champlon, his roums soon became_the chess hendquarters of the metropolis. A good cook and a fair exponent of German billiards added to the attractions of the lace. About three years ago he moved to the owery above Houston street. Good fortuno followed him, and the extraordinary popularity of draw-poker which accrued from the publication of TUmtea States Minister Schenck's celebrated book of the game, added anmother to the many attractions of the place. Not the least among these was o more complets selection of the representative newsoapers published in ev- ery tangue of Continental Europe than was to be found elsewhere in the city, and a chess library second only to that of the New York Chess Club. « lere Licders continyeato prosper. The Hebrow residents of the city especially made the place a sorz of club-room in wich they could meet, eat, and drink without any such unpleasant obligation a3 usking others to drink with them, because they themselves had been bidden to free liquor. . But the Bowery place did not fill the measure of | Horr Lieder's ambition. A year ago this month ho took the building at Fourth streetand Broadway. Capt. Mackenzic ona his noarest rival, James Mason, managed the chess department, and John Bessunger presided over the billiards, but theie atrractions did not counterbalance the anfortunate location, The Bowery customera contented them- selves with other places along the ancient thorough- fare, and the native converts to philosaphic enjoy- ment of the German fashion did not attend in sufi- cient numoers to flll thelr place. George Ebret, who i said to have furnished most of the money for the elaborate furnishing of the new place, grew discontented with the enterprise scveral months azo. Early in the wimter Herr Lieders, having sunk nearly all the profits of his Chatham Squara and Bowery business, transferred his interest and title in the Broadway house to his wife. Tno change did not result in better business, and on Saturday last Mr. Ehret's chattel mortgage was Fatistied under foreciosure sale,—New York World, Jun. 2. CHESS IN DENMARK. A brilliant skicmish between Mr. S. A. Sorens=a, editor of the Nordisk Skaktldende, and Mr. Lud- vigeen. KING'S RNIGT'S OPENING. (2) By this line of play White secures thres Pawna for the plece, but his position {s 1ot an ea- vizble one. (b) B takes B ch s the correct play. (c) Very neat. (d) A worse than useless check, which; however, gives dir. Sorcnsen an opportunity of fisishing the game In beautify) style. 2 (e) An admirable equence to the sacrifice of the Queen. L ——— Adventure of a Drammer. The Edenburz(Peno.) Herald relates a story about a commercial drummer from Pittsburg, who, considerably under the infuence of liquor, mistook nis route and drove his team upon the trestle-work of the Edenburg, Summit & Clarion Raliroad, supposing it to pe the wagon road. The tréstle bridge is sixty feet ng from the ground, and about the same length, but the horses made the crossing, feeling their way in the darkness, step by step, every foot strikinga tic securely, antil the distance was traversed and they siood in safety on tbe other side; and just in the nick of time, t00, a3 the night ex- ‘press came thuaderiog by in ive minutes after the team had left the tre e ¥