Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, January 4, 1880, Page 12

us a 3 2 i be] THE CHICAGO TRIBUN _SUNDAY, JANUARY 4, 18s THE SOCIAL WORLD. , The Story of the First Week of the Year. How the Society People Managed to Utilize It. Marriages Which Have Been and Aze to Be Solemnized. Club Parties, Receptions, and Other Entertainments —Personal Notes. CHICAGO. MATRIMONIAL. Mr. Clarence R. Gillet, youngest son of P. W. Gillet, Esq., a well-known citizen of Chi- cago, was united in matrimony to Miss Zoele Pratt, ward of S. Brintnall, Esq., at 8 o’clock on New-Year’s evening, at the residence of Mr. Brintnall, No. 631 West Jackson street, the pastor of the Third Pres- byterian Church officiating. Invitations were confined to the relatives of the con- tracting parties, notwithstanding which the latter were the recipients of numerous pres- ents, both useful and valuable, among them a cheek for a large amount from the father of the bridegroom. - 3 ‘Mr. and Mrs. Gillet took the train the same evening: for a somewhat exténded Western ur. The marriige of Mr. George A. Ellis, Cashier of, the Northwestern Masonic Aid Association, and Miss Florence A. Lacey, of Bristol, Wis., was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents, Bristol, Dec. 30, 1879, the Rev. Mr. Parsons offftiating. Only a few near relatives attended the ceremonies, after which the happy young couple returned to this city, and were given a very pleasant re- ception at the residence of Mr. D. J. Avery, ‘No. 351 West Jackson street. Mr. and Mrs. Ellis wilf reside at No. 230 Ogden avenue, where they will be pleased to meet their triends. x4 A quiet and informal wedding was cele- brated on New-Year’s night at the residence of Mr. D. C. Jones, 626 West Adams street, the contracting parties being Mx James Il. MeLenahan and Mrs. Annie J. Hawkridge, by the Rev. J. A. Caldwell. The bride was handsomely attired in a rich costume of’ dregs-of-wine silk and brocade, with dia- mond ornaments.- The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome and useful presents. A very pleasant affair occurred at the resi- dence of the bride’s parents, 1004 West Lake street, on Weduesday morning, Dec. 31, on the occasion of the marriage, by the Rev. C. Perren, of William H. Pettee; Esq., of Wyo- ming, IIL, to Miss Belle Miller, daughter of Giles Miller, Esq. The wedding was a strictly private one, the company consisting exclu- sively of the relatives and intimate friends 0 the bride and groom. The decorations of the house were fine. Music was furnished for the occasion by Miss Ida Mf. Havens, of the Northwestern College, Naperville. The pres- ents were appropriate. After receiving the hearty congratulations and best wishes of those present and partaking of a bountiful repast, the happy couple departed for their future home at Wyoming, Dl. The First Baptist Church was the scene of a pleasant wedding at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 29, the Rev. Dr. Lorimer uniting in marriage Mr. A. J. Mills, long associated with the importing house of Edwin Hinchcliffe, of this city, and Miss Laura E. Atwood, a cultivated lady of fine tastes and rare musical ability. Miss Atwood’s honte is Longmont, Col. None but the immediate relatives of the contract- ing partiés were present, though a host of friends will wish them “Godspeed.” The bride was attired in a beautiful ‘costume of seabbrown velvet and old gold, and was the recipient of many presents from her many friends. The young people hereafter occupy cozy home on Vincennes place. On the evening of Dec. 31 an elegant wed- ding occurred in Cincinnati at the residence of Mr. James Gilmore, at which Mr. Charles K. Miller, of this city, was married to Mrs. M. S. Wade, daughter: of the late William Smith, of Cincinnati. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Dr. Patterson, of the Central Presbyterian Church, and was witnessed anly by relatives and immediate friends. The wedding tour of Mr. and Mrs. Miller includes a trip to the South and the West Indies. Mr. Herman Kelden, of No. 543 Throop street, was jnarried at his residence on New- Year’s night to Miss Lina Gunter, fresh from Holland. The marriage of Mr. M. H. Gannonand Miss Nellie F. Fallon was solemnized at St. Columbkill’s Church. The bridal_ party en- tered the church suppo! by Mr, James Gannon, brother of the grooin, and Miss May Leonard and Master Willie -3L Fallon, brother of the bride, and Miss Minnie Mark- ham. The aredding march was nicely;ren- dered by Miss M.E. Lynch. The bride was attired in a very handsome dregs-of-wine silk, satin, and velvet combined. After the ceremony the wedding party and numerous friends repaired to the residence of the bride, No. 871 Fulton streeh here ie event was doubly celebrated, it being also the 22d anni- versary, of the birth of the bride. The groom and bride were the recipients of many useful and handsome presents. They will be at Home at No. 798 Fulton street until after the 1 A very quiet and pleasant wedding wascele- brated Christinas Eveat theresidenceof Judge George C. Ford, Hyde Park, the principal participants being Mr. Joseph R. Ellicott, son of the Rey. C. B. Smith, of Grand Rapids, Mich., and Miss Jessie B. Ford, younges' daughter of Judge Ford, Hyde Park. The ceremony was performed by the groom’s father, ‘he presents were numerous and costly. The happy pair, after receiving the con- atulations of u few friends present, took eir departure for their new home on Dear- bornavenue. @ On New-Year’s Eve a very quiet wedding was celebrated at the residence of the bride’s father, Moses Hogan, No. 142 Newberry ay- enue. The bride, Miss Emma F. Hogan, has been for three years a teacher in the city schools; the groom, George W. Straight, isa promising young business nian, well known among the lumber and planing-mill men of the city. The bappy couple left, shortly after the ceremony, for a short tour. The presents were too numerous to mention. A yery enjoyable, quiet wedding took place on Sunday last at the residence of Mr. Joseph Skeen, No. 264 Walnut street. The contr: parties were Mr. Simeon S. Craw, of Kansas City, and Miss Ella MM. Skeen, of Illiopolis, I. The ceremony was pronounced by the Rey. Charles H. Caton, pastor of Second Christian Church. The happy. couple Jeft on Monday for their new home in City. é PROSPECTIVE BLISS. Miss Talitha Hartmann, only daughter of the Rev. Joseph Hartmann, the well-known German minister of this city, will be married to Mr. John Baur, of the firm of Charles Emerich & Co., next Thursday, at 8 p. m., at the First German Evangelical (St. ‘Paul’s) Church, corner Ohio and La Salle streets. The engagement of Mr. Albert Silberberg and mies Lena Baer, both of this city, is an- nounced. The marriage of Miss Lizzie McMullin, daughter of James McMullin, Esq., and Mr. Hagene Kehoe will be celebrated the evening of Jan14 * The marriage of Mr. Pulnom and Miss Carrie Morris will take place to-morrow. * :A “CHINA” SURPRISE. One of the pleasantest social. gathe ings of the season occurred _at the residence of Mr. P. C. Huntington, No. 148 Stanton avenue, on Saturday evening, the 27th ult, ‘The oc- sasion of the gathering was the fact that upon that date twenty years Mr. and Mrs. H. were married in Troy, N. ¥., and a few of their friends dete: ed to recall the anni- versary in a way which should make it a pleasant reminder of a happy married ex- perience of two decades. ‘To accomplish this iu a substantial manner, a number of the Boulevard Club met as above, and brought with them a handsome china teaset, nifm- bering about seventy pieces, as a gift from the Club. In addition to this there were sev- eral other beautiful presents in chinaware from individual parties, making in the ag- gregate a table full of elegant mementoes. Among those present were Judge and Mrs. Holbrook, Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Fairman, Mr. and Mrs. George C. Fairman, Mr, and Mrs. Gilbert, Mr, and. Mrs, Mugridge, Miss Libbie Launder, Miss Dickey, and Messrs. T. C. Bailey, Ellis, Van rschot, Van Hamm, John Yunker, and Emil Yunker. After mutual congratulations, Judge Hol- brook asked the host and hi§’ lady into the dining-room, and, in a few eloquent and well- chosen words on behalf of the friends .2s- sembled, presented the ching set, with their Kindest wishes for many more years of happy married life. The eveging was delightfully spent in social enjoymemnts, not the least of which was the partaking of a table of most excellent refreshments prepared by the: amia- ble_hosteS3_ herself, the same plainly indi- cating that twenty. years’ experience had. made her a model housewife. St. Luke’s Episcopal Mission, 487 Western avenue, on Tuesday evening jast. was the scene of a most delightful entertainment, given for the amusement of the pupils of the Sunday-school. ‘The place was crowded, and a large number of jadies and gentlemen found it impossible to get in. The occasion was one of unusual interest of the kind, for more reasons than one. The mis- sion has only been established a short times, but from 2 sinall beginning. ina sparse population, has rapidly grown, till the school now numbers about 195 scholars. The encouragement 1s such. as ;to warrant the anticipation of the erection of a church- edifice with a resident clergyman in a year ortwo, The success of this commendable undertaking is due, ina great) measure, to the untiring labors and devotion of the able Superintendent, Mr. T. B. Townsend. ‘The exercises, so to speak, were opened with pre- sentations from the pupils to_ their ‘teachers, through the hands of Mr. Townsend, who accompanied the delivery with some excel- Jent and appropriate remarks. _The enter- tainment which followed was admirable. SOCIAL AND CLUB NOTES. Col. Johnston and the Misses Johnston gave a large and elegant reception at their residence, No. 115 Cass street, last Tuesday evening in honor of Admiral Stevens, i. S. N, The parlors were handsome- Jy decorated with flowers and sinilax. hoice refreshments and the best of music were furnished, and. dancing formed an‘at- tractive feature of ‘the evening. A large number of society people availed themselves of the opportunity of meeting the venerable Admiral, and enjoying the hospitalities of the occasion. The ladies* reception given by A{rs. Nelson Ludington at_her residence, No. 110 Calumet avenue, last Monday afternoon was one of the most stylish and brilliant affairs of the kind that has been given on the South Side this season. The house was illuminated, and the rooms were profusely decorated with flowers and similax. ‘The reception lasted fron3 ton and between those hours nearly 300 ladies paid their respects to Mrs, Ludington, the latter being assisted inan able and graceft manner by Mrs. Moyes, of Buffalo. Refresh- ments were served and the best of music was provided. Among those present were the most noted society ladies in the city. Mr. and Mrs, George Armour, of No. 945 Prairie avenue, gave a brilliant reception last Tuesday evening, which was attended by the elite of the city in such numbers that the spacious parlors were crowded. BIrs.Armour was assisted by the Misses Armour, of Ot- tawa. The handsome dancing-hall was the attractive resort for all the young people, and many of_the older ones. Kinsley fur- nished refreshments in his best style. The toilets of the ladies were superb. The choic- est music was furnished for the occasion by Hand’s orchestra. + Mr. W. W. Boyington, the architect, and his wife celebrated the fortieth anniversary of their marriage ay their home in Highland Park last Monday’evening. There were a Jarge number of guests present from Chicago and elsewhere. Misses Ida and Minnie and Master Harry Morse entertained some of their little friends: last Friday evening at 6 o’clock at the resi- dence of their parents, No. 25 Flournoy street. The invitations brought together about forty of the gayest and happiest little eople of the West Side, The house was rilliantly lighted and tastefully decorated. The evening was spent with recitation: songs, instrumental music, ete., Prof. an ‘irs. Griffin lending their assistance to complete: the enjoyment of the _ evening. Miss _ Netta n Musser, Maud Eni. and Ida L. Morse executed iano solos; Misses Ada Jubb, Maud Knight, innie Morse, Ida Morse, and others sang spngs: and Misses Ada Jubb and Birdie Law- ler delivere” recitations. ~ A ladies’ lunch party was given by Mrs.J. K. Armsby, of Michigan avenue, Friday. A novel and pleasing feature in the way of New-Year’s calls was instituted*by the Chi- cago Glee Quartet (Messrs. -‘T. Loveday, J. McManus, C. H. Belcher, and J. P.. Low), who sang-upon each calla New-Year’s son; Written expressly for them _by Alillie C. Pomeroy, and set to music by Prof. Lewis C. ‘Wegefarth. So happily was the song ren- dered at his Hlonor’s the Mayor, upon whom they called, that at his request the quartet } called upon Mrs. Waller, where his daughter as receiving, and to whose residence his Honor followed the carriage to hear it sai again. Upon leaving Mrs. Waller the quartel were presented with handsome bouquets by that estimable lady. Mrs. E. W. Blatchford gave a delightful reception last Tuesday evening. 3 Miss Kelley, of Michigan avenue‘, gave one of tlie_most brilliant receptions of the season on Friday evening. Company B of the Sixth Battalion gave a laige and extremely pleasant reception at the armory, corner of Wabash avenue and Van Buren street, last Tuesday evening. There Was an attendance of a large number of regi- mental officers. The music was furnished by the Regimental Band. ‘Miss Lester, of No. 103 Calumet avenue, entertained a company of friends last ‘Wednesday evening. ‘The second reception of the First Regiment Infantry took place Jast evening at the ar- mory, on Jackson street, and, despite the dis- agreeable state of the weather, was well at- tended. Last Wednesday evening the members of Martine’s dancing-class enjoyed, a “genuine German,” which was led by Prof. Martine in the original European style, The affair took place at the West Side Academy. ‘The Farragut Boat Club gave a select mas- querade at residence of Mrs. Booth, No. 607 Michigan avenue, last Monday evening. About taiy couples were present. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Williams celebrated their wooden wedding on Monday evening, Dee. 22, over fifty friends being present. Bournique’s Academy on Twenty-fourth street was ablaze with beauty and fashion on Saturday afternoon a week 380, the ocea- sion being a German given in honor of the parents by the pupils of the juvenile class. There were over 200 young people who par- ticipated in the beautiful dance conducted by Mr. and Mrs. Bournique. The handsome hail was densely crowded with the parents of the pupils who had betn invited to witness the terpsichorean performances of the little ones. Avariety of fancy dances were executed in avery graceful and artistic manner which well inerited the hearty applause bestowed on ‘their performance, and reflected great credit upon Mr. and Mrs. Bournique for the manifest excellent training they have im- parted to theirclasses. On last Monday evening occurred a very pleasant surprise party, given Miss Cora ronson at the residence of her parents, No. 1942 South La Salle street. There were pres- entabout thirty-two couples, and they en- joyed themselves hugely in dancing, ete. A reception was given on the evening of the 29th inst. at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James West, No. 61 South Elizabeth street, which was attended by a host of the friends of the happy couple, who, on this oc- casion, celebrat e fourth anniversary of their merriage.- ‘ A very pleasant social event of the past week was the meeting of the Literary Socie! of the Second Baptist Church in the church parlors on Tuesday evening. A large num- er of visitors were present, and this popular Society well entertained them with musical and literary exercises and a short sociable. During the social considerable interest was manifested in the election of officers for the ensiling ternt. ‘The following were selected: Frank W, Parker, President; Miss Annie Tustin, Vice-President; Miss Emma Tustin, etary; O. W. Barrett, Treasurer. The Congress Club gave.a fantom party on New-Year’s Eve at the residence of Mrs. J. J. Howard, 264 Marshfield avenue. The Foss, appearance of the assembly was re- lieved by the comical additions that nearly all contrived to add to, the usual sheet and pillow-case_ features. Messrs. Love, Hill, Griswold, Standart, and Hatch contributed especially to the enjoyment of those present. ‘The fine inusie and elegant supper aided to make this the most delightful pai et given by the Club. The next will be held at the residence of Mrs. Thomas Wilce, Marshfield avenue and Harrison street, Thursday even- ing, Jan. 15. The Mistletoe Pleasure Club gave a de- lightful_party at Greene’s Hall on New- Year’s Eve, which was very largely attended. A very pleasant affair was a Surprise party on Thursday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Strunk, No. 100 West Mon- roe street. It was the twenty-fifth anni- versary of their sredding, 2 fact taken“ ad- vantage of by their friends to the number of thirty-five or forty. Assembling at the house of a mutual friend near by, they pro- ceeded in a body to the residence, of which they took possession. - After a short time spent in congratulations and friendly grect-- ings, Mrs. Elizabeth Butler caine forwar and, ina few well-chosen words, presented Mr. and Mrs. Strunk with a beautiful silver water-service, consisting of a pitcher, two goblets, Slop-bowh, and server, the ‘latter being inscribed, “Presented to Frank and Amanda Strunk, on their*twenty-fifth anni- yersary, by their friends. Jan. 1, 1855-1890.” The recipients were completely surprised, and Frank could only express himself ag “tod full fot utterance.” ‘The balance of'the evening was spent in social atercourse and pertaking of the bountiful refreshments pro- vided by the visitors. ‘ A pleasant surprise party was gixen on Tuesday evening last to Miss May Norfolk, who is visiting her cousins, Mr. ang Mrs, George S. Norfolk, at their residence, No. 87 South Hoyne avenue. The main feature of the evening was danatug. | The’ first assembly of that popular West Side organization, the Unity Club, was held Jast Tuesday evening at their hall, corner Campbell avenue and Van Buren streets. The success of the Club is due to the ef- ficient management it has had for the past two years. ‘Twenty-five couples participated in the festivities of the evening. A brilliant children’s party was’ given on last Wednesday afternoon at the elegant Dancing Academy of Mr. and Mrs. Bour- and 506 West Madison street, with lowing accompaniment of youth, beauty, full-dress, and food music, to which the tiny feet responded until the time was annouliced to retire, The spacious hall, which was handsomely decorated for the oc- casion, was crowded with the parents and friends invited, Fully 200 little ones were gathered and took part in the German, the figures of which were very pretty and enter- taining. The fancy dances by several of the participants were heartily encored. The entertainment given for the benefit of the Bethel Mission Sunday-school-at the Far- well House Dec. 22 was a great success financiajly and in the way of enjoyment. _ The Rosedales gave their second. reception Dec. 31, which was a very enjoyable affair ‘There were 110 couples present. The surprise of Gunner C. D. Magee, of D. Battery, can be better imagined than de- seribed, when hearing some unusual noise in his store, No, 951 North Clark street, about 9 o'clock New-Year’s Eve. In investigating ‘the cause, he found his home surrounde and taken possession of by about-twenty of the members of the battery in dress-uniform, accompanied by their ladies.gThe boys in- formed Charlie that they had come provided with music to dance the Old Year out and New Year in with him, which they did with such real enjoyment that they did not break ranks until about 4 o’clock in the Hornig, and, in separating, declared that their only regret was that the time was not longer. ‘The members of the North Star Baptist Church tendered a reception to their pastor, the Rev. Joseph Rowley, late ‘of Racine, las' Friday cvening. x ; A party of iriends surprised Mr. Smart, janitor of the Carpenter School, at his resi- dence, 29 Ayers court, on the evening of the 29th ult, it being the occhsion of his 50th birthdays and presented him with an easy- chair, Mrs. Charles H. Wildrman entertained a arty of her lady friends at her residence, No. 315 Ogden avenue, Friday afternoon. A very enjoyable time was spent by all present. On last Wednesday evening the regular members of Prof. Bournique’s South and West Side classes partigipated in a social German at the West Side Academy, dancing the “old year out” and “new: year in. ‘The attendance was considerably larger than usual, there being about 100 couples present, and the toilets of the ladies were especially. noticable for:beauty and elegance.s The’ floor was _in excellent vondition, and the masts by, Freiberg Brothers, as usual, of the est Last Friday evening Miss Minnie Cly- bourne was agreeably surprised at her resi dence, 272 East ‘Chicago avenue, by her friends, whose name is legion, who escorted her to Martine’s Dancing Academy,—Prof. Martine kindly. placing the Academy at the disposal of the surprisers. They came well provided with a bountiful supply of that which ig relished by the inner man. There were about sixty-five.couples in attendance. Much _eredit is due to Mr. E. J. Meaney and Miss Ema J. Henderson for the manage- ment of the whole affair, which was a suc- cess in every particular, - Company B, Sixteenth Battalion, gave a party on New-Year’s night, which was at- tended by nearly the whole battalion and their friends. 2 The Central_ Baptist Church, Orchard street, the Rey. E. 0. Taylor, pastor, invited its friends to a very unique and enjoyable enter- tainment on Friday evening, the 2d inst. Six young ladies engaged in recitations for prizes. of honor, an admission fee being charged, the proceeds of which were appropriated to- ward the funds of this young and rising church. The contestants were Miss Mamic Bartholomew, Miss May Cromlish, Miss Min- nie Farnum, Miss Jessie Murphy, Miss Alice Teed, and ‘Miss Carrie Whittlesey. © ‘The young ladies acquitted themselves most adwirably, as was proven by the close atten- tion paid by the audience to every piece. The judges, the Rev. C. N. Pond, fi. N. W. comer, and Prof. Charles Gardner, found the merits of the several candidates very closely balanced, but the pravondernes of inarks turned in favor of Misses Farnum, Murphy, and sWwititlesey- The prizes were hgnorary tokens simply, consisting of an emblematic horseshoe, painter’s palet, and napkin-ring. . Prof. Cart’s school-receptions are becoming quite popular on account of the new dances which he has introduced this year,—the “ Knickerbocker,” the “ Bohemian,” and “Society Waltz.” _ ANNOUNCEMENTS. $ The G. S.C. will hold their sixth meetings at the residence of Miss Jessie Jones, No. 5: North Ada street, next Friday evening. The third of the series of receptions by Oriental Consistory will be given_on Thurs- day, Jan. 8, at the rooms of the Consistory, No. 76 Monroe street. Attention society folks! Order arms; parade rest. Special Order No.2, Masquerade series. The society friends of Company C, First Regiment, I. N. G., are hereby ordere to.report at the armory, on Jackson street, on Thursday, Jan. 15, 1880, at $:30 p, m., with their $1.50 coupons, to take part in the annual bal-masque and carnival of ullans, cork-ped- dlers, pic-operators, and _jack~o’-lantern- brigaders, Remember one ticket admits you to the entire menagerie, and all those that at- tend this reunion and do not have 150 cents worth of fun, can have their shekels back ogain, 1f they can. find the Treasurer. - By order of the Committee on Ways and: Means (which means business). Signed by the Ex- ecutive Committee,—Capt. Crazyhorse, First- - Lieut, Awkwardsquad, Second-Lieut. Ulster- ette, Sergt. Stemwinder, Corporal Filecloser. ‘The sixth hop of the “’'N. E. 8.” Club, which is to: bea regular party and not a masque- rade, as has been erroneously stated by some, occurs at Lincoln-Park Hall on Wednesday evening next, The Loreley Club will give their next enter- tainnent at the residence of J. H. Huyck, Esq., No. 688 West Adams street, Wednesday evening next. The Mignon Club will give their fourth re- ception and leap-year party Monday evening at the residence of Mr. P. J. Sexton, No. 5 Michigan avenue. The None-Such will give their second re- ception at Martine’s South-Side Academy Thursday.evening next. The Entres Nous Social Club will give its fourth reception Friday evening, Jan. 9, at Owsley’s Hall, corner Robey and “Madison streets. A. new clubhas been organized on the South Side called the ‘“Coronilla Social Club,” which will give a series of receptions at the newly-fitted up hall, No. 1322 Indiana avenue, near Thirtieth street, The officers and members_are: President, C. F. Whit- comb; . Vice-President, H. Nurnberger; Secretary, H. D. Oberholzer; Treasurer, H. R, Orring; Manager, J. C. Everett; members, William b. Warner, W. A. Butler, W. H- Hafner, T. De. Alarais, A. E. rn, A. Goode, C. R. Calhoun, T. S. Brown, J, Bell, and E.S. Ellis. The first reception will take place Thursday evening, Jan. 15. ‘The Misses Rumsey gave a reception last Wednesday evening at their home on North La Salle street. The West End Dramatic and Social Club have disbanded and reorganized under the name of “ West End Dramatic and Literary” Club. The following officers were elected for the season of 1880: W. I. Secord, President; J, M. Joyce, Vice-President; W. H. Neil, Recording Secretary; A. J. Reith, Financial pecrebatys T. F. Bohan, Treasurer; J. E.- Payne, Dramatic. ‘The Club consists 6f some of the best amateur talent in the city, and are well known in social circles, Queen Esther Chapter, No. 41, Order of the Eastern Star, will give their third sociable of a series at Germania Hall, Nos. 6 and 66 North Qtark street, on Monday evening. Mrs. S. W. ‘Allerton will give a large re- ception next, Tuesday evening. A large reception will be given by Mrs. G. F, Bissell, at her residence on Prairie avenue fof their wedding. The the-} 3) Monday evening. ‘The next party of the West Side Reception Club will take place to-mgrrow evening. - The Ladies’ Aid Society of the Church of the Redeemer will’ give their third and last party at Bournique’s West Side Hall Tues- day evening. ‘The next reeeption of the Lackey Zouaves will ocenr next. Wednesday evening at the Palmer House, Z ‘The officers and members of the Second Regiment will give their first reception of the sgason at their’ Armozy, Nos. 78 and 74 Wabash avenue, Friday evening, Jan. 2. The Association of the Sons of Vermont will give their third annual banquet at the Grand Pacific Hotel Friday evening, Jan. 16, the anniversary of the independence of Ver. mont. The special attractions for this event will be the address of several prominent ora- tors» including the. Hon. W. F._ Vilas, of Madison, Wis.; Senator George F. Edmunds, and the Hon. £. J. Phelps, of Burlington, Vt., a poem by Norman CG, Perkins, vocal and in- strumental music, and dancing. Mr. John N, Hills is Chairman of the Executive Com- auliter, aud can be found at No. 175 La Salle The Imperial Club: will give their fourth reception at the Clifton House next Friday evening. These receptions are quite popular among the society people bf the city. = _____ PERSONAL. ~- Miss Mattie Spain left last Friday for a few weeks’ visit at South Bend, Ind. The Misses Cullom, of Springfield, have been in the city during the past weelr, the ests of Mrs. Chetlain. ‘They will return in time to assist at the Governor’s reception on the evening of the 6th. ‘ Alrs. S, E. Hollister, of Rochester, is the suse of Mrs. C. C. Bonney, No. 424 Fulton Miss Dutcher, of Milwaukee, is the guest of the Misses Goodtith, No. “418 Michigan ie. Miss Eldred, of Milwaukee, is visiting Miss Cobb, of Prairie avenue. Miss Root, of Buffalo, is visiting her sister, Mrs, H. T. Birch, of Michigan avenue. Aiss Pleasants, of Rock Island, is visiting Miss Tuttle, of No. 656 Michigan avenue. Prof. and Mrs. John C, Grant, of Chicago, spent holiday week in Rome. . Mrs. W. F. Hildreth has returned from a three weeks’ trip to St. Louis, and is Stopping tor the winter at her brother’s, Mfr. John Mr. and Mrs. William Chisholm, of Prairie avenue, left last week for Cleveland, where they will reside in future, * . Aliss Griggs, daughter of S.C. Griggs, Esa. who is attending the La Salle Seminary at Anbaradnle, Mass., is spending the holidays at home. Mr. and Mrs. L. L, Arms, of Muskegon, Mich., have returned to St. Caroline’s Co Hotel for the winter. E. A. Davis has just returned to the city fromm a two weeks’ visit in Wisconsin. Miss Sadie Saloman, of 1070 Wabash ave- nue, arrived yesterday from a long ‘visit at Peoria and Canton, this State. Mrs. Eliza Baer and her two children, from Canton, DL, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Childs, '1088 Wabash avenue. : ENGLEWooD. A number of the friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Ferrin paid them a quict visit last Sun- day evening, to pay their respects and con- gratulate them on the twenty-fitth anniversary fon. Irus Coy, on behalf of the assembled company, presented the joyous bride and groom of twenty-five years with a handsome water pitcher, after which all, sat down toa delightful supper, prepared, at short notice by the hostess. - Mrs. Harry Wilson gave a neighborhood party Wednesdny evening. - Mrs. T. E. St. Jotin was the guest of Mrs. S.M. Dunning New-Year’s Day, Misses Alice. and Jennie Wilson gave a lunch-party to a number of their young friends Friday afternoon. Mr, and Mrs. D. J, Hubbard and Mr: and Mrs. E. D, Parker will leave to-morrow tor an _extended-pleasure trip through Florida and the Southern States, . | LAWNDALE. : The inhabitants of Lawndale have often enjoyed themselves at the beautiful residence of Mr. Williamson, who. has so many times opened his house to the dancing fraternity ot that suburb; but the best of all good times was passed at his house Friday even- ing last, the .occasion being the_leap-year patty even by the ladies of Lawndale. jome of theladies, thinking they could not compliment-the‘gentlemen enough by calling on them New-Year’s, tramped through the muddy realestate of Lawndale Friday ev ing to escort their gentlemen to the part where they compelled them to take the posi- tion of ladies,’ and the ‘gentlemen were not allowed to ask a lady to dance or even to use alead-pencil, and when the ladies wished to insert a gentieman’s namein their program they would fly to the nearest wall to use as a writing-desk. Over forty couples partici- pated in the novel entertainment that comes ut once in four years, and the gentlemen have reason to wish that'leap year came of- ener, a DOWNER’S GROVE. .. One of the pleasantest of social gatherings occurred at the residence of Dr. J. ¥. Thompson, of this place, on New-Year’s night, in the celebration of the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Doctor’s wedding. The genial host and hostess, aided by Miss Helen . Thompson, their daughter, performed their part in the most admirable manner, and there was a large party of the friends present who joined with them in celebrating their silver wedding. The Doctor has not resided here for any great length of time, and some of the most tasteful of the reminders of good will came from their friends residing at a dis- tance. Mr. G. W. Thompson and wife, of Colorado, presented a solid silver soup-adle; Mr. W. W. Thompson ‘and wife, of Adria ich., a silver fruit dish; Mr. Woodard an wife, of Chicago, a toilet set; Mr. IL Blac! of_ Hillsdale, Mich., silver ‘sirup cup; E. B. Stiles, of Chicago, a pickle caster; Miss Shessler, 2 knife-rest; Mr. W. W. Smith and wife, of Aurora, a pickle caster; Mr. E. C. Elmer, of Chicago, a butter-knife; Mr. J. W. Bushnell, a vase; Mr. and Mr. T. C. Marsh, a pie-knife; ‘Mr. O. Peck, of Chicago, a flower vase; Mr. M. M. Clapp, of Chicago, a_solid silver spoon and butter- ir. Freeman, of Chicago, sent his re- a handsome silver card; Mrs. R. ueas, of Chicago, a napkin ring; Mr. J. Salle, a pickle caster; twenty-eight friends of the Doctor united in the purchase of an elegant tea-set of siiver, which was presented with a very neat speech from the Kev. S. F. Stratton, ‘pastor of the Congregational church, to which the Doctor an fe nie belong. Among those present and who contributed to this last present were the Rev. Mr. aid Mrs, S. F. Stratton, the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Foster, ‘the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Hobart, Str. and Mrs. 'f, Lyman, Mr.and Mrs. A. P. Kennedy, Mr, and Mrs. L, P. Naramore, Mr. and Mrs. 'D. K. Foote, “Mr. and Mrs, 3 Woods, Mr. and Mrs. C. Breasted, Mr. and Mrs. C. Barter, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Bush, Mr. and Mrs. R. Meadowcroft, Mr. and Mrs, John Stanley, Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Haggard, Dr, and Mrs. E. H. Le Duc, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. U. H. Baicom, Mr, and Mrs. C. B. Blodgett, Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Freeman, Mr. and Mrs. H. MeNeil, Mr, and Mrs. S. A. Holcomb, Mr. and Mrs. C, Bates, Mr. and Mrs. C. Carpenter, Mr. and Mars. J. W. Goewey, Dr. and . G. Le tis, Mr. and Mrs. O. Kenyon, Mrs. P. A. Wood, Charles J. Meadowcroft, Mrs, Helen Kenyon. Refreshments were served during the even- ing. EVANSTON.’ : The most entertaining social-club party of the season was the minstrel performance ‘iven ugder the direction of Mr. Archibuld Vinne last Tuesday evening. Mr. Winne, besides being an accomplished artist himself, was supported by the best talent of the Club, The program was opened_with a song, ‘Let Your Tears Kiss My Grave,” Mr. C. S. Bureh. Mr. Arch Winne sang a comic re- frain, “Meet Me, Angels.” The plays “Black Chemist,” was given y ‘Messrs. L. W. Conk- ey, C.'S. Kirk, and John Burdsall; and the Ki Virginia Mummy” by 3fessrs. A. Winne, E.H. Patterson, J. cd Raymond, Eugene Ellery, A. Hall, Bates ott, John Burdsall. Tumiltuous applause frequently greeted the performances. é A The Congregational Young People’s Soci- ety gave another of their social and‘lJiterary entertainments last Tuesday evening. The parlors were comfortable well filled, and those present evinced‘a keen enjoyment in the program. . SOCIETY TOPICS. Dialog after New-Year’s , Day—‘ What’s the matter? you look poorly. Stomach feels bad; too much New-Year’s, I presume? Go and get some Kumyss; it’s the best thing for aweak stomach. 1 know how it is myself.” Two tiny pages are in fashion in France instead of bridesmaids. They are supposed to be there for the purpose of reminding the bride and bridegroom of the’ necessity of turning over a new leaf. Ig Spain in 1790 the girls. from the Found- lings’ Home, when marriageable, were con- ducted in procession through the streets, and any young man was at liberty to choose one fora Wile, O for those good old times. - Bast, the manufacturer: of fine furniture, 27 and 272 North Clark street, finds his or- ders increasing rbther than falling off since the holidays. « mone ths pretty fans.that the Parisian makers have prepared for the winter season is one of blue crape ornamented with stars or wilt lace, and having sticks of dark-blue _ Very deep victorines of quilted satin, with deep gauntlets to match, bordered with deep bands of fur, are the latest elegance for horseback riding: They afford the requisit warinth, and are not clumsy. Ladies should not forget that at Harbe- sows, 88 orth Clavie pireet 16 the finest and most complete lineof house-furnishing goo on the North Side. nes A Chinese maxim says: We require four ood things of woman: That virtue shall dwell in her heart, that modesty play on her brow, that sweetness flow from her lips, that industry occupy her hand. * The only Centennial Prize Medal awarded for homeopathic medicines was to Boericke & Tafel. Branch pharmacy at 85 Clark street. A tenant has been dancing all nigyt over the head of his landlord. At 6 in the morn- ing the latter comes up-stairs and complains bitterly of the annoyance, What annoy- ance?” asks the tenant. “Why, I haven’t slept a wink all night,” is the’ answer. “Neither have I,” says the tenant, “and yet I don’t make any fuss about it.” The old, reliable ievglen A. H. Miller, 68 Madison, has one of the finest stocks of jew: elry in the city. A poet says: “Love holds meso! Iwould that I could go! I flutter up and down, and to and fro, In vain—Love holds me so.” Eat a raw onion just before you go to see her, and she will loosen her grasp and throw upawindow. Paste this in your hat. The famous shadow portraits made by Soloman, Paris, are only made _a specialty of in Chieago by Mr. Mosher, 125 State. Tiny sleeves are seen on many of the new evening dresses, in place of the almost invis- ible straps that did duty last season, and troubled observers as well as wearers with the constant fear that they might give way. Feathers, carpets, mattresses, renovated by steam, very low. - ‘Thomas Griffin, 263 State. A bold young man explained why he hada pretty girl on his lap with his arm round her, by saying that he was engaged in the study of weights and measures. = * Over 1,500 Richmond’s Palace Ranges sold by us give perfect satisfaction. Isaac W. Bangs, sole agent, 215 State. It pays to go up one flight of stairs for frames. Lovejoy, 88 State. MARRIAGE LICENSES. Eecord for the Week—Some Valuable Observations. There was a slight falling off last week from the week previous in the number of marriage-licenses ' issued at the County Clerk’s office,—the number being 140 as against 14. From Monday up to and includ- ing Wednesday ninety-eight licenses were granted, and presumably that number of couples commenced the new year in the new relation of husband and wife. Two girls were only 16 years of age, and fourt?. One of the 16-year-olds had for an intended hus- band a boy aged 19, so that their united ages were 35. The oldest licensed couple had reached a century,—the man 60 and the woman 40. Thirteen widows, and there’s no telling from the books how many widowers, took unto thems¢lves mates for the second, or perhaps some of them the third, time. In looking over the Clerk’s books for the year, it was noticed thata large number of, the certificates from the persons performing the marriage ceremony are not returned to the Clerk, as required by law. The law re- quires a return of the license and certificate within thirty days, yet there are over 100 which were issued before the Ist of July which have not yet been sent in. The statute places the fine tor each offense at $100, and inakes it the duty of the State’s Attorney to prosecute under the law. Ina great many eases perhaps no marriage took place, owing to disagreements, or death, or other causes; but the ministers and Justices are excced- ingly lax in complying with the law in this respect. In four cases there is a record that no marriage took place between the par- ties, in two the certificates were returned as “not used,” and one had the words “Bursted up” written on it. The marriage-license clerk was formerly in the habit of asking the street and number of those residing in the city who took out licenses, but within a few weeks has simply asked them if they lived in the city. This, of course, has saved him some extra labor, but it has also detracted from the interest attaching to the published record, for, if John Smith marries Mary Jones, the reader would like to locate the particular Smith man and the particular Jones girl in some particular number in some particular street, because he or she knows so inany of that name in a whole city- ful of Siniths and Joneses. ‘True, a number of applicants do not wish to have their names published at all, but, as it is neither a sin nor a shame to be married, the few ought not to humored. If is to be hoped Clerk Lundburg will return to the old style and ask the par- ties where they reside, and enter it accord- ingly. Last week’s record is as follows: Name. Mrs. B. Hult; Frank E. atin, ‘Thomas Conway . ary, Gayin.. Carl Heinrich... | Jacob Magnus.. | Lizzie Dorsey i Joseph D. Castine: Anna S, Summers...20.. Nils P. Heddin. a. Currie Lundgre William Rule” G. W. Oberiander. Mary'C. C. Morse William Sf. Hurd. 21125...[Chicago. Mary B. Little, ..22119..1. Chicago. Jamies D. Fleming...25....Chicago. Nora A. Clifford. ..2 23 1 By t {itre Hawlertag ‘Chicago. Martintown, Til. Murtintown, Ill. pil Jose William H. Pettee.../ Belle Miller...,.-. ‘WEDSESDAY. -Fort, 3, 20. Wayne, Ind. ark, ih. Inez Brown. John Nixon. a Maggie H. Wilson.. .26. ] Frank E. Corey.....29. Amelia E. Webb. | John C, Fra { aAgues Johns » TL, Herman Keldet hicago. Siena Punter -Chicago. L. -Manteno, IL “Chicago. -Chicago. -Chicago. Chicago. Nellie T. Hughes. Michael Shay ..... Margaret Denman. ¥. Krampichowski Mrs. Dorotha Moza, Wesley Hickman. ...23. Gertrude Sievert. ..19.. ‘Timothy Quayles. Nellie Young fe rucker. Rost Peck. e Butler. Mary Caristensed. William J. Landes. J Je M Henry Horstman Mrs. E3 Kottl E mn. «30 Mrs. Emma iia B. Lars Anna Hengl.. Peter J. Brown. Annie M. Gieboni. Gottfried Haas. Alvina Schroeds ‘August Seham} ‘37....Chicago. Wilhelmina Hensei.21....Chicago. SATURDAY. “" P4....St. Charles, TI ee, a Charles, Ilr Catharine Brindley21. Samuel Frazer. Saruh Wilke. Matthew Ho Mary Hognn. Gottlieb Kr Mary Simprich Joba Neville Margaret Ma Ernst Neuendorf. Mrs. Maria Heller, William J. Boland.. Kate McDonough... Diehl... Chicago. Grand Haven, Mich. Chicago. Ouray, Col. Minnie Charret ‘Montreal, Can.. - George W. Fisher Chicago. Marthe C."An Ottawi, RETROSPECT. On Dee. 31, 1674, the old Freie Presse was overcome by the panic, the weight of about $20,000 liabilities, and the trickeries of its opponents. The Neue Freie Presse was established on a rather small capital A steam-boiler, 2 steam-engine, press, and type, amounting to several thousand dollars, had to be bought on credit, and thus, on the last day of 1874, the much-indebted paper started —a rather weak concern. During the last five years we succeeded in paying off our entire debt, although the business of. the country was not brisk at all, and many firms of old standing had to-sus- pend payments. ‘The Freie Presse owes, be- sides what is on its open accounts with the paper-manufacturers and the type-foundry, not afarthing. Two steam-boilers, two en- gines, two great steam-presses (working al- mnost continually day and night), and a fold- fon ‘W, Sabin, Gardner, Tl. ts a Lucia J.Camp ark Itidge, IL ing-nachine can be found in our press-room; James F. Glover. Chicago. we have on hand type enough to set four j Merey Thomas.......20....Chicaxo. papers the size of the Frele Presse; one hun- Frank =. Green.....22....Chicago. dred and eight employés on our pay-roll, and Mary Barnes. 2B. Chics ay every week one hundred ‘and _eighteen thou- Lon pices Mieka peee i. sand German-Americans are furnished by us Be icie te hens “Ghiense, with reading matter. Our business is by far the Magsio J. Ba hicago, . greatest German newspaper business in the Fricdrich’ Rose rland, TL nited States—From the Chicayo Freie Sophie Schultz. 2....Orland, Il. Presse, Fred'rick Dunielson.22....Chieago, { Annie Benson.......25,...Chicazo: TIRED, Hol Mallory. <2--38.---Chicago, - Mrs. Muu .-..Chicago: : onry W. Bartlett rniougo, The chain of memory, link by link, Annu McGraw. ‘hicngo. Hus slipped away; I cannot think— Lewis F. Deyo. pringHeld, Tl. Cun scarcely pruy,—for in my brain Isabel M. Churcbill..30....Springfleld, ‘Thoughts born of fever and of pain Alone hold sway. I long for Night 5 To smut from out the world tho ight, nd, laying on my eyes her han { Emilia Bloch... As by my couch she silent stands, Fred C. Billerbeck..24. * 5 Ee eipee 3. Soothe pain away. . andrew Bader So tired am I, I fain would lie e Upon my couch while days drag by ‘Their dreary length. The fire burns low; The mantel-clock ticks fuint and slow; The sound of voices pussing by Falls on my ear like Tafntest gh. Itseems.as if Imust have died, 3 And eyery living thing beside Sirs. M. Malkowslii.46. Bad pune anny: Feter! PENG 4 Low and more low now burns the fire. ee Winkler Rest seems to come at my desire; jaue RSL Winkler: - O'er aching eyes the tired lids droop, - Bits, Mary S ‘While o'er my couch the shadows stoop. hea As weeping child a mother holds, Lizzi - So now the gentle Night enfolds: a She bears me to the Sea of Sleep, i And leaves me ‘neath the waters deep— Then flitsaway. ~ Jacgurra, ————S 1? 1 A Horne Frightened to Death. : tochester Democrat { Yesterday afternoon Warren Carswell, a farmer from East Henrietta, came to the city with a load of wheat, and drove down below the railroad to deliver it, When he was returning, ‘e | ashe neared the Central track, an engine stand: ing close by the crossing suddenly let off steam from the escape valve. One of Mr. Carswell’s horses was very badly frightened, It did not at~ tempt to run, but trembled ima remarkable manner, and it was with difficulty he foreed on up the street. ‘Str (aula ; Carswell sts in front of Erickson, Jennin; ite Bank, und ‘man held the shaking Moston he went to transact his business. “Sy"te searcely entered the bank when’ the? bel dropped lifeless to the pavement, ow CANNIBALS IN FRISCo, ‘Three hiennan des Visitors from the Man esas Islands—A Ko: ame Sem Francisen Cate panauel, The French gunboat Lamothe Piquet towed alongside the Spear street whart ve his day afternoon, and will go into C D; Dock for repairs to-morrow. “Among the ee of the Lamothe Pijuet are three men who, from thelr peculiar facial appearance, ‘uttract the tention of all observers. They ure tinely-torgt? of large stature, with regular features and tay soft, expressive eyes; but their faces are, cording to civilized tuste, disfigured by thio: ing. They are natives of the Murques: and, lear that their history might posts Interest. to the public, a. Call reporter nore ot board of the Lamothe Piquet yesterday et through the courtesy of the commandes Co Bienaime, gathered some particulars of (ce antecedents. These men, who are so le and obedient in their duties on shipi a veritable cannibals, and ouly a few inontey were in the habit’ of dining upon the test? their own species. In pursuance of an oniey from their commander, the three Man-eatey were summoned upon the quarterdeck, tors purpose of being Inspected by the reporter The eldest is called Manowa, tho next in g ‘Hon, and the younger Puato, which signites®? the ‘Marquesan tongue son ‘of a manwher killed by three shots. Punto apy tk most volubly inclined, and to him were the re. Portorial inquiries mostly’ directed. They hay, Acquired quite a smattering of the French in? guuge, so that they can reply to the most, sims questions propounded in that tongue. “Are ye not cold, Puato?” wus the first inquiry, ay in obedience to. the Captuin, he opened hia ‘shi and displayed n hleroylyphical mass of tattoo} on his muscular chest. “Uyh, yes, me ye; cold,” chattered the poor felluir. “Pusto @ you like toeat men?” ‘The large ‘eses droppet to the deck, almost a blush started to the surface of the swarthy cheek, not covered by tattoo, ay he rejoined: “Captain say bad cat man.". am one but a newspaper reporter would have hed. tated to pursue a subject further which evident. Jy was distasteful to the savage in his present position, but the desire to learn more was tor strong to be resisted. “Punto, did you ever est a baby?” ‘The great eyes dropped and then looking up into, the reporur} face with a halt-scsred, _ half-quizzical expression, he replied: “Me no eat baby, ‘Munowa he like baby.” “Manowa only replied 13 the. ussertion by 2 genuine suvage glance at Punto, and the sententious answer. in tolerably French, “Sacre enfant.” This untimely attack upon the humanfturiun instincts of Man owa had the effect of making that individual de eidedly shy of reportorial advances, and the in terview wus soon afterward brought toa close. While seated in the cabin of the Lutothe Piquet, some interesting particulars were obtajned in the course of a coversntion with Capt. Bienaime of the natives or the Murquesas, and the causes which led to the presence on boatd of the natives just referred tu. In July last intelligence was received ut Tahiti, where the Lumothe Piquet was then, that _ ‘Swede had been killed un the Island of La Dominica. one of the Murquesss group, by the natives. The vessel immedi got under way, and on the 10th of August came in sight of the. island. On the morning of ths Tith a landing was effected and the French foree took up a position in the Valley of Hanalapa, where they were soon after attacked by a large body of mitives. "The natives were armed sth muskets and fought desperately; but after a while retrented, leaving several of their number dead upon the field. They were pursued, and umong those captured were the three men now on board the Lumothe Piquet. “ Do these people, then, really practice cannl- balism at the present day?” asked the reporter, “Ob, yes,” was bis reply; “it fs still very com: mon aniong them. ‘We even saw remains of one of their horrible banquets in the Valley of Han- alapa. I think the custom was fallling into dis- use a half century ago, but during the-pas: twenty-five or thirty years the frequent visits of whalers and traders upon the islands have hada demoralizing effect upon the natives. The women have been debauched and the men let into the secret of distilling a kind of rim from the cocus tree. When intoxicated they commit the most revolting barburities, and become embroiled in contlicts between them- selves. While in this condition they become worse than beasts; the hereditary man- eating instinct appears to be revived, and breaks out srroneer than ever. Any of their number who are killed in these drunken broils are sunt tobeeaten. They also eat the bodies of thelr enemies killed in battle, and if a man bass deadly spite against unother he does not feel that his revenge has been sutisfied until he haq eaten @ piece of his heart stewed in its om blood. Infractions of any of the sucia! laws are punishable with death, and the body of the cule prit, after having been cut into sections, is dis tributed in the market-place, that all may eat and be warned of the terrible punishment that awaits "the law-breaker, In fact.” continued Capt. Bienaime, “the worst punishment that can befall a man in the Marquesas is to be killed- and eaten by his fellow islunders.” Santz Dominica is situated in lut. 9 deg. 30 min, south and long. 138 deg. 40 min. east, and, to» gether with the uther islands of the Marquesas up, has nominally been under French domin- on since 151. The natives are brave, and when they have reason to believe thelr rights ae Bang tempered with ure very vindictive, number of sailors and icers of whaling ard merchant ships have been killed by them at dif- ferent times since the islands were discovered. ‘A year ago a convoy of provisions, while en route between two scttlements of the French colony. on the island of New Caledonia, was captured, and the men who were uccompanying ft, twelve in number, were taken prisoners, Fearing for their fute, the Lamothe Piquet, be- ing in the neighborhood, was dispatched along the coast to obtain tidings of them. They etfected alanding at the point where the train, bad been captured, and Surprised the savages while about to feast upon the ‘ies of the can ured Frenchmen. ‘The would-be banque! fied at their: Spprench, but were pursued,and fif> teen of them killed. The scene upon the beach, Capt. Bienamie says, where they landed was sickening in the extreme. Several Lirge biocks, similar to those used by butchers, were 5! a short distance back from the shore. These were reeking with blood, and near them were mugsed the trunks of their countrymen, de nuded of their ‘heads and their bowels torn. open to get ut ths heart, which is esteemed a delicucy. Pied -up near by were the skulls and. bones of- ‘the arms and legs, scraped clean of the.fiesh The ficsh from the limbs was ent into steaks or roasts, and broiling und sizzling over the: of huge fires kindled for the pu’ es forthe smell that was fairly sickeuing. The flesh of the-head, together with the brains, they. bad placed ina large kettle tuken from the stove in the train, which was boiling over the fire. The provisions, wines, etc., were scal about in the greatest confusion. Onc of the men who accompanied the Freneh crew recog: nized umong the bodies, by portions of the clothing still left upon them, those of tvo of bis sons. ‘the father fulnted ut the sight; and such was the impression made upon his mind that be had never fully recovered from the shock. 1s the course of the conversation with Capt Bienaime yesterday a fact concerning cannitel hubits of the South Sea Islanders-was adduced which to disprove the theory generally ad- vanced by archawologists that prehistoric mat was not a cannibal. They generally chim that, had the men of the quarternary peri cannibals, we should tind the bones generally erncked for the marrow, like those of beasts which is not the case; also, that hud the mounde builders euten their own species they would have thrown the human bones into heaps with those of beasts and fishes. Cupt. Biensime say that the bones of the victims in the’ Marquess. and New Caledonia were never broken, but always scraped, and after the fenst was over placed in piles near some large pulm trees. The. condition of the natives In New Caledonia, be states, is very deplorable, and be recognizes i ag a Very promising missionury ficld. Outside of the convicts there are probably uot more thaa 1,000 white persons on the island. es DEPARTING. Thy sands, Old Year, are almost run; full sooo E’en thou wilt be, as is the past, no more. The infant Year comes to usurp thy power, And hold dominion on Time's changeful shore. ‘The record of thy deeds Is all but writ; the tals Or thy proud reign is all but told; the doom Ordained alike to sovereign and to sluve : Awaits thee now—oblivion—the tomb. Old Year, adieu! We part as friends, Though 07 it Wert far from kigd in all thine acts to me, I watch the shad6ws slowly, darkly gathering ‘That heruld the fruition of the stern decree ‘That bids thee hence, with many asad regrets For there ure hopes that with thee must decsy~, Dreams and ambitions [ have cherished well ‘Too well, perchance—through many a weary asf,» Old Year, Good-by! "Tis but alittle whle oy: Ere we, like thou, the “shadowy way reads A few brief hours to live, to love—and thon To be, like thee, forgotten when we're ted. Hark! Without, upon the paldniaht stiliness Fulls a soft endence Uke a funeral-knell: pelfrri From steeple high, fromm ee toner and fs out t , Farewell! eee “OWES SE. Wxts0% = “THE MAPLES,” New Year's Eve. 7.28 ————— A New Hone. Buds of the new striped tea-rose, : Bunner,” yere worn Yor the first’ time in ne z York by th@ladies waiting on the tables at Dt recent fair of the Seventh Regiinent. ‘This Tod ty among flowers is likely to be in great der: a: this winter; but. as it can only be supplich small quantities, {t will probably cost more $f its weight in gold. > “ Angel of Night” is what Dr. Dutl's cous 35 Syrup has been termed by parents, whuse - 2 rying and coughing children, havo been soothes, * and cured, and have secured sweet slum! Seine oils ‘excellent remedy. Price only 2 a le. smericae <