Chicago Daily Tribune Newspaper, December 19, 1880, Page 12

ia * THE ‘CHICAGO TRIBUNE] SUNDAY, DECEMBER 19, \880—TWENTY PAGES. OUR SOCIETY. The Brilliant Wedding of Mr. Gregory and Miss Hib- bard. Other. Matrimonial Events of the Past Seven Days. Entertainments, Receptions, Club Parties, Surprises, Din- ners, Etc. The Movements of the Leaders of Fashion Society Gossip. GREGORY—HIBBARD. THE MOST BRILLIANT WEDDING OF THE SEASON took place yesterday afternoon at half-past 5o'clock in Grace Episcopal Church, Wabash avenue, near Sixteenth street. The parties to the contract were Miss Addie Vanderpool Wibbard, eldest daughter of Mr. William Libbard, of the firm of Hibbard & Spencer, and Mr. Robert B. Gregory, with Lyon & Healy, music dealers. Noone was admitted to the church without a card of invitation, - and the gathering was a very select one. Mr. Hibbard’s family are members of Grace Church, and there was a large Tepresenta- tion of the church members present. The wilets of the ladies were elegant, and the in- terior of the church presented a brilliant ap- pearance. * There was but little attempt made at deco- ration. An awning extended from the main door to the curbing, and this entrance was set apart for the bridal party, the guests en- tering the church from the south door. Mr. HLM. Kinsley had entire charge of the ar- rangements, and everything passed off smovthly. On the communion table were three vases containing large bouquets, and there were two immense baskets of flowers in the “Hibbard window.” These, with a number of foliage plants which were placed about the chancel, were the only decorations on the interior of the church. A number of the front pews were reserved for the intimate friends and relatives, who entered the church just before the arrival of the bridal party. Precisely at twenty minutes before 6 o’clock the main doors were thrown open, and the bridal party entered the church in the following order, to the strains of the Mendelssohn “ Wedding March,” performed by the organist of the church. Ushers—Au- gustus Vanderpool and Ullman Strong; John and Frank Van Schaack; L. A. Pease and W. D. Cooper; the Misses Lillie and Alice Hibbard, sisters of the bride; the bride and her sister, Miss Nellie. The parents of the bride marched up the side aisle, and position to the left of the Rev. Dr. socks and the groom, accompanied by his best man, Mr. William terling, came from the vestry and await- ed ‘the bridal party. The ushers separated at the chancel steps, and the bride stepped forward to the side of the groom, The im- pressive ceremony of the Episcopal Church was_ then pronounced by. the tor, the audience rismg to its feet. Immediately after the benediction the orranist struck up the Lohengrin “ Wedding March,” and the bridal party marched down the aisle, THE BRIDE AND GROOM LEADING and the best man escorting Miss Nellie Hib- bard. The church was soon emptied, and the guests repaired to the scene of the recep- tion, . _ ‘The bride wore an elegant bridal robe of white brocade, with court train, heavy veil. range blossoms; no ornaments, Her hair was dressed very plainly. The Misses Nellie and Lillie Hibbard were dressed exactly alike, in white, and carried bouquets tied with white ribbon. Miss Nellie ‘Hibbard was becomingly attired in white, and bore an elegent bouquet. Between the hours of 6 and 10 o’clock the newly-married couple were tendered ade- lightful reception. at the rdsidence of the bride’s parents, No. 1701 Prairie avenue. The street in the vicinity was rendered as light as day bya number of large calcium lights, and the road was blockaded for some dis- tance either way by hundreds of elegant equipages. The large parlors at the north end of the house were tastefully decorated with flowers, with a very pleasing effect. ‘The chandeliers were hidden beneath festuons of smilax, é#id the mantels bore huge banks of rare flowers. Over the doors between the two parlors was suspended an immense floral horseshoe, and a large star, composed of carnations, occupied a prominent position at the east end of the rooms. A little room off the parlors had been trans- formed into a miniature arbor of plants, and here was stationed John Hand’s orchestra. The following selections were _per- formed during the evening: Over- w “ Zampa”; fantasia, “Favo- Tita”; selection, ‘Huguenots”; finale, “Lohengrin”; motives, ‘“Boceacio”; over- ture, “ La Semiramis”; selection, “Faust 7; overture, “Sirene”’; potpourri, “ Fatinitza”; selection, “ Cnilperic ”; galop, “ All Joyful.” ‘There was no dancing, The lower floor had been given over to the caterer, and Mr. Kinsley served an elegant supper. The table was beautifully arranged and decorated, and it excited the admiration of the guests. In the centre was an immense épergne filled with roses and carnations, and the immense wedding cakes at either end of the table were decorated with floral de- signs. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory took possession of their new home directly opposit Mr. Hib- bard’s residence last evening. Among those present at the church and house were Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Ranney, Mr. and Mrs. M. C. ‘Stearns, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. King, Mr. Marshall Field, : Mr. John Crerar, Miss Bettie Carter, Miss Katie Tatum, Mrs, N. Tuttle, the Misses Whitney, Miss Effie B. Reeme, Miss Mary Otis, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Henderson, Miss Florence Henderson, Mrs, B. F. Fleetwood, Mr. Fred B. Tuttle, Mr. Chartes Kelley, the Misses Buell, Miss Fannie Fleetwood, Mrs. Dr. Hale, Mr. Albert Hale, the Misses Gore, Mr. Robert Locke, the Rev. Dr. and Mrs. Locke, the Misses Enderis, Mr. C. Fred Kimball, Mr. Arthur Luffin, Mr. and Mrs. Will Ar mour, ‘Mr. and Mrs. W. E. McHenry, Miss Lulu De Koven, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Clark, Mrs. Gray, Miss Gray, Miss Hattie Foote, Miss Herrick, Miss Chapte , Mr. and Mrs. A. Lay, the Misses Lay, Miss Lucy An- . Andrews, the Misses Nellie and imball, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Walker, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Harvey, Mr. A.C. Badger, AMr.and Mis. Robert L. Henry. Master and Bilss Harvey, Bishop an a s Foreman, Mr. and Mrs. Julius Steele, Mrs. Fred L, Fake, Mr. and Mrs. Ros T Jiall, Mr. Charles Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bartlett, Mr. Wirt Walker, Mr. aud Mrs. Fred Eames, Mrs. Hibbard Porter, the Misses Por- ter, Mr. Hibbard Porter, Jr., Mr, and Mrs. J. W. Oakley, the Misses Oakley, Mr. and Mrs. James Carson, Mr. and Mrs. azn T. Birch, Miss Keith, Mr. Keith, Miss iilton, Mrs” lay, Judge M. F. Tuley, Mr. 0. T. Bright, Mr, and Mrs. Agnew, Mr. and Mrs, Chamber: lin, Miss Bowen, Miss ‘Stevens, Mr. Dick- son, Mr. E. W. Jamar, Dr. and'Mrs. Roler, Miss Roier, Mr. and ‘Mrs. Will Asay, Mrs, dames Asay, Mr. and Mrs. Van Schaack, Ars. Marcus Stearns, and Miss Stearns. CHICAGO. EW-YEAR’S CALLS, Tue TarBuxe will publish a list of the Ia- dies who are to receive New-Year’s calls on Friday morning, Dec. 31. In sending in names the following form should be ob- served: Michigan Avenue. No. 1112—Mra. Smith and the Misses Smith. MATRIMONIAL EVENTS. Jennie E. Forsythe, niece of Col. Robert Forsythe, to Edward Y. Moore, Thursday evening at 6 o’clock, at the residence of the bride’s uncle, No. 3822 Ellis avenue, the Rt- Rev. Charles Edward Cheney, D. D., officiat- ing. The ceremony was witnessed by the relatives and immediate friends of the con- tracting partics, the general reception follow- ing. The bride, a young tady of rare grace, Was attired in an exquisit traveling toilet of gold and gendarme blue silk, with hat timmed to match. The bridal presents, al- though not displayed, were excee:lingly rich and appropriate. Mr. and Mrs. Monre left ee evening for an extended Southern Miss Cynthia Reed, daughter of Mrs. Fred- erick Reed, was married to Mr. David Bowes, McLaren, the Western Passenger Agent ot the Chicago & Alton Railroad, Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, at the residence of the bride's niother, 6 West Adams street, the Rev. Dr, Abbot! E. Kittredge officiating. ‘The wedding was strictly private. Aftera sumptuous wedding breakfast, Mr. and Mrs, Bowes left for Kan- sas City, where they will reside in the future. Married, Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the resi- dence of the bride’s parents, Lake Zurich, AL, Miss Amy Plows and Mr. George S. Jackson. Will be at home to their friends after Dee. 15 at No. 2012 Wabash avenue. Friday afternoon Miss Jennie L. vord, daughter of Trustee George | Ford, of Hyde Park, was utartried at the home of her father to J.C. Mauser, of Baltimore, by the Rev. E, F. Willians. The wedding was very quiet, none but the relatives and intimate friends of the family being present. x Mr. Willard H. Fuller. formerly of this city, was married Thursday, Dec. 9, at the residence of the bride’s parents, No. ¢ Field street, to Miss Lizzie E, Tuttle. ‘The Rev. Dr. Beckwith performed the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Fuller will reside in Brooklyn, as Mr. Fuller is in business in New York City, The marriage of Joseph C. Winship and Miss Laura E. Hall occurred Wednesday evening, Dec. 8,at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Hall, No, 2942 Vernon avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Winship are at home fo bets friends at No. 123 Thirty- third street Miss Sara E. Williams and Mr, John G. Anderson were united in marriage Thursday evening at the residence of the bride’s par- ents, No. 289 Oakley avenue, by the Rev. J. M. Worrall. PROSPECTIVE MLIss. MG The marriage of Miss Eliza Soulard Cor- with, ‘daughter of Henry Corwith, Esti and Mr. Ernest Hamill, wil! be celebrated Thurs- day evening, Dec. 29, at 6 o’clock, at the First Presbyterian Church. A reception will follow the ceremony at the residence of the bride’s parents, No. 1703 Michigan avenue. The marriage of Miss Sallie Goodrich, daughter of J.G. Goodrich, Esq., and Mr. Grainger Farwell, will be celebrated Thurs- day evening at the residence of the bride’s parents, No. 1306 Sfichigan avenue. E The marriage of Miss Minnie Fort,of Wau- kegan, and Mr. Frank Haskin, of Evanston, will be celebrated Wednesday. ‘The marriage of Mr. Walter Scott, of Chi- cago, and Miss A. Bella Snoad, of Detroit, will be solemnized Thursday evening at the residence of the bride’s'parents, ‘The marriage of Miss Jennie L. Hanchett and Mr. Charles B. French will oceur Thurs- day at the residence of the bride’s parents, No. 2011¢ Lock street. < The marriage of Miss Beda M. Bieelow, youngest daughter of A. M. Bigelow, Esq., and Mr. J. N. Blake, of Mount Carroll, Ill., will occur Wednesday evenmg at No. eat West Madison street. SOCIAL AND CLUB NOTES Thursday ‘evening Mme. Marie Rdze- Mapleson, the distinguished prima donua of the trakosch combjnation, and the members of that company and the Boston Ideal Opera ‘company “were tendered a Teception by the Chicago Press Club. The guests did not arrive until late, but by 11 o’clock the club rooms were thronged with an unusually congenial company. The rooms were artistically decorated with exquisit floral designs from the Park Commissioners, and an elegant spread from Kinsley’s was served during the evening. The guests were received by Mr. and Mrs. Franc B. Wilkie. Owing to the late arrival of many-no formal program was introduced, but several artists favored the audience with selections. the numbers including a vielia solo by Prof. Rosenbecker, accompanied on the piano by Prof. Liebling, roel solo by Afrs. Jessie Bartlett-Davis, and a finte solo by Mr. Otto Oesterle. Mme. Marle-Réze proved herself tobe quite as fascinating socially as she is as an artiste, and the impression made by her onthe company present was of the most pleasing character. Ata late hour the com- pany dispersed, highly delignted with the reception. Among those present were: Mme. Marie Roze-Mapleson and Mr. Henry Mapleson, Miss Marie Stone, Miss Geraldine Titman, Miss Nellie Morant, Miss Eleanor Carey, iss Rosa the Hon. Carter H. Harri- son, Mr. and Mrs. Franc B. Wilkie, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Liebling, Afr. and Mrs. George B. Carpenter, Mr. gud Mrs. James W. Scott, Mr. and Mrs. Will J. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Kirkland, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Davidson, Mr. Gesterfield, Mr. and Mrs. S. V. Steele, Mr. and Mrs. Sasseen, Miss Marian Mulligan, Miss Grace Hooley, . ¥. QO. Thompson, Miss Barker, Judge Brad- well and Miss Bi Bradwell, Miss Anna Morgan, Mrs.G. B. Armstrong, Miss Stone, Mrs. Gillespie, Miss May Gunning, Miss De- Jia Bach, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Wall, Miss Mc- Farland, Prof. and Mrs. Kelling, Prof. Wal- Jenstein, Prof. Rosenbecker. Mr. Oesterle, ir, E.G, Newell, Mr. Charles Knorr, Mr. John E. McWade, Mr. Samuel Kayzer, Mr. Robert Richards, Prof. H.L Perkins, Mr. Carl Weber, Nr. Augustus Pennoyer, Mr. C. B. Jefferson, Mr. Thomas Jefferson, Mr. J. IL McVicker, Mr. R. M. Mooley, Mr. L. L. Sharp, Mr. Maurice Barrymore, & Wetherell, Mr. Giovanni Perugini Palmer, Mr. W. F. Carleton, Mr. ghee, Mr, W. H. MeDonald, Mr. & inil Ha: William Tomlins, Mr. L. A. Phelps, Mr. S. G. Pratt. 5 The last reception of the first series veh by the George H. Thomas Post, G. A. R.. occurred Friday evening in Grand Army Hall, which was filled to its utmost capacity by a delighted and intelligent audience. The “boys” of this popular organization have succeeded in making these entertainments very attractive and enjoyable. Among. the features of the last reception were readings by Mrs. Harry Wagar, who, by the way, is the only lady in the country that has been elected an honorary member of the G. A. It. and entitled to wear a badge. and who is the “Daughter of the Post.” Her rendition of the ‘den scene in Schiller’s ‘Mary Stuart” wasa fine plece or dramatic read- ing. Mrs. C.G. Hurd, of Gettesburg, LL, an accomplished soprano soloist, was de- lightful in two solos. Prof. C. M. Hutchins, elarionet solist, and Mr. L. A. Clinton, bar- itone, won deserved recalls. Dancing closed the exercises of the evening. ‘The most notable social entertainment that has occurred within the limits of the West Division for several months was the recep- tion of Mr. and Mrs. J, H. French Tuesday evening ‘at their ‘home No. 652 West Monroe street. The reception was iven in honor of Mr. and Mrs. farry D. French, son and daughter oi the host and hostess. Mrs. French was as- sisted in the reception of the company by Miss French* and Miss Worrall, of Princeton. phe parlors were Recoratet with artistically: shioned floral designs. Supper was serve shortly after 10 o'clock. Avery unique and handsome entertain- ment was a masquerade party given by Miss, De Koven Tuesday evening at the residence of her parents No, 402 Dearborn uyenue. The third party of the series of the Ash- land Club, a social organization of the West Side, occurred Thursday evening at St. Car- oline’s Court Hotel. The attendance was un- ubually large. i “ je art reception and pianoforte recital at Park Institute Friday night was largely at- tended, and proved a delightful affair.” The prograin included numbers by Frederick Boscovitz, the Hungarian pianist; Miss Lu- lian E. Smythe, the vocalist;and Mr. H. M. Dickson, the dramatic reader. Gen. John M. Corse, of Chicago, gave a fine dinner at Parker’s the other day to several &entiemen in the railroad and banking inter- ests. + ‘The Senior Club of Englewood gave their third annual masquerade Wednesday even. ing at Tillotson Hall. About 300 ladies and gentlemen participated, either in costume or as spectators. The club-rooms on the floor Below were brown. pneu to the guests. The very han masa sucess, ae me, and the affair the sociable of the Neighborly Club was held Wednesday eveni at the. Tesi- dence of Mrs. G. T. French, No. 233 Laflin street, atid it proved to bea very delightful fair, ut forty couples were present. ag very agreeable surprise was tendered iss Kittie Lightfoot Friday evening at her residence, No. 738 Carroll avenue. Mr. and Mrs.S.G. Hair celebrated the sixth anniversary of their wedding ¥ day evening at their residence om yj street, by an elegant reception, which was attended by about 200 of their friends, Mr. C. O. Hinkley, of No. ¢ Ruble street, Rave a very pleasant musical entertainment Thursday eveuing to a number of his friends, Mr Mrs. Fred S. Wheaton celebrated the fifth anniversary of their marria, by a wooden wedding at their home in Washing- ton Heights Friday evening? About thirty friends enjoxed the pleasures of the occa- sion, Miss Neta Carson, a rising young elo- cutionist, gave some interesting readings, and a supper was served during the evening. The West End Parlor Clut have reorgan- ized under the name of the Jolly Club, with Mr. T. D. Cleaveland as Hresident; Mr. RH Clark as_ Vice-President, and Mr. C. H. Crane as Secretary and Treasurer, and hold their receptions at Campbell Hall the second and fourth Thursdays of the month. Ti ‘ive Committee of the North Di- choot Alumni Association held “iday evening, and decided that wildaueet this winter, probably . The date will be settled ing of the Committee. ‘The wiauy friends of Miss Rebecca Morgan tendered, her an enjoyable surprise party] Thursday evening at No: 30 “Johnson street it being the anniversary of her birthday. 4 Mr. and Mrs, A. ‘T. Sidwell gave a pleasant house-warming at their residence, No. 3543! Michigan avenue, Tuesday evening, on theif return from their wedding tour. Je ‘Master Clarence and Miss Loulse Marsh,‘ children of Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Marsh, gave .a pretty birthday anniversary party” ‘Tuesday evening at the residence of their‘, parents, No, 2217 Calumet avenue. Friday evening the Young Ladies’ Society of the Epiphany Church were entertained at the residence of Miss Strong, No. 583 West Monroe street. ‘The Nyack Social Club gave their second party Wednesday evening at Owsley Hall. Alarge number of the members and their friends were present, and a very pleasant evening was passed, A pleasant purprise party was tendered Miss Nellie R. Graham at her residence, No. 3923 Dearborn street. AJl present spenta most enjoyable evening. Miss Adelaide Goode gave 2 social enter- tainment at her residence last Tuesday even- ing, The fourth reception of the Mistletoe Pleasure Club, held Friday evening, was a very pleasant affair, ‘The members of the St. Bernard Com- mandery gave the first of their soirées Tues- day evemng. Dotzler furnished the music. "the Bryant Literary and Historical Society fave a very successful literary and musical entertainment Thursday evenig at Cook’s Hall, on Lineoin avenue. Prof. Walter Ly- man, Prof. Vitiers of. New York, Miss Mary Adams, and others entertained the company. PERSONAL. Dr._L. H. Montgomery returned Friday from Pensacola, Mobile, and New Orleans, where he has been spending’ some time. Iie attended the Convention of the American Public Health Association in New Orleans, and returns to Chicago much improved Mrs. A. E. Curtis, of No. 688 West Monroe street, left the city last Monday foran ex- tended tour through the East, returning by way of Washington, D. C. ‘Miss Emma Stebbins, of Parkersburg, W. Va., is spending the winter with her cousin, Mrs. John C. Cheney, No, 447 Thirty-seventh street Miss Julia M. Davis has returned home after an absence of somc weeks. ‘Mr. W. H. Phelps, of Cosack & Co., will leave Chicago Wednesday for Memphis, New Orleans, and Cuba. Mr. and Mrs, T. K. Fluke, of Davenport, In., are visiting their son, Mr. L. H. Fluke, of No, 236 Campbell avenue. Lieut. Charles Gaist, U.S. A., and Mrs. A. R. Caldwell, of Jacksonville, fll. are visit- ing Mrs. Morrison Gaist, of No. $9 Warren avenue. a Mrs. Mosser and daughter Amanda have returned from a three-months’ trip to the East, visiting relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs, James Johns, of Chicago, are spending the winter in Lexington. Mr, Edward Hodges, of the Grand Union Hotel, Saratoga, and Mr. J.S. Prindle and wife, are visiting at the residence of J. J. Whitehouse, Esq., at Brighton. Mr. Prindle represents the Citizens’ Line of steamers, and both gentlemen are well known to the traveling public. Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Geddes have taken the residence of Mrs Atkinson for the win- ter., Miss Birdie Sharp, of St. Louis, is visitin, her sister, Mrs. J. J. Hackney, No. 2952 Indi- ana avenue. g Alr. and Mrs, H. R. Wilson have removed to their new residence, No, $344 Michigan avenue, * Mrs. €. 5. Squiers. peoomaaniod by Mrs. Mary Owen, of Hamilton, N. Y., left last Aonday to visit friends at Geneva Lake, s. Mr. and Mrs. B. Franklin Hadduck, née Gross, willbe ‘at home” to their friends Monday and Tuesday of this week, at No. 223 Schiller street. Miss Carrie Brackett, of Dutniaue, who has been visiting Miss Wilkinson, left for home Wednesday morning, accompanied by the Tater, who willremain in Dubuque several weeks, Mr. and Mrs. George H. Taylor, née Smith, of Buffalo, have arrived in Chicago, after an extended Eastern wedding tour, Cadet Harry Macdonald, of West Point, will arrive home Friday and remain a few days with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gedfrey Macdonald. Mr. Courtney Campbell, of Yellow Tongue River, Wyoming, has returned to the city for the winter. Miss Bates, of Indianapolis is visiting Miss Whitehead, of No. 223 Michigan avenue. ~ r.and Mrs, Miller have apartments’ at the Grand Pacific Hotel for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. F. E, Hinckly, née Smith, have removed to their new home near Twen- ty-ninth street. The holiday reception of Mrs. E.W. Blatch- ford will be given Tuesday evening, Dec. 23, at her residence, No. 375 North La Salle street Ars. J. H. Paterson has returned from her visit to the East. and is at her father’s resi- dence, No. 653 West Monroe street, for a few days. Her sister, Miss Jennie Paul, will not return until after the holidays. ‘The Misses Rozet have returned to the city for the holidays. Miss Keck and Miss Miss Lockard, of Cin- einnati, will spend the holidays with Miss Turner, of No, $253 Michigan avenue. > Mr. Roger Corley and Mr. Will Marsh, of Decorah, la., passed through the city yester- day on their way from Ann Arbor. SOCIETY HOLIDAY ZOPICS, A-well-known Chicago belle in Paris this season is said to carry in a compartment of her pocketbook a number of cunning little silver spoons, and when she finds an admirer getting rather épris she silently, but mean- ingly, presents him with one. The toys for children’s holiday gifts im- prove in beauty each season, and are chosen by mothers with a view to giving their girls correct ideas of symmetry and beauty. The toy dishes for dolls are in the most graceful forms and colors, and imitate the Ioveliest Capo di Monte designs, or else they have classic outlines, or are pure white, or of old blue and white, or it may be of the new bur- nished wares that imitate copper or gold. The well-known jewelry house of N. Mat- son & Co., which has acquired a National reputation, and now holds rank with the largest and finest establishments in the land, has ever made a specialty of holiday goods and of articles beautiful and appropriate for presents, Their magnificent salesrooms, corner State and Monroe streets, are con- stantly thronged with purchasers eagerly busy in making ;Clegant selections—wives, husbands, and friends preparing loving sur- prises for each other—in exquisit jewelry Sets, gems, and precious stones of all kinds; in watches of the world’s most famous makers; in sterlmg and plated silverware; in, clocks and bronzes; in fact in all articles in this line adapted to the wants of the gift- makers it is difficult to suggest anything not offered by this house, in perfection and ‘at a price marked at the lowest cash value. Fur-trimmed costumes are the favorit street suits at midwijnter. These trimmings are not now confined to cloth and velvet as they formerly were, but are on the richest silks, satin, and the less weighty camel’s- hair dresses, . Mr, J. B. Long, 185 and 187 Wabash avenue, the jargest manufacturer and wholesale dealer in cloaks, doiinans, ulsters, havelocks, and silk fur-lined garments in the city, will afford the ladies a grand opportunity for thirty days of obtaining these seasonable gar- ments at retail at manufacturers’ lowest prices, being fully 50 per cent less than the lowest retail prices. The stock is all in the latest styles, of materials and workmanship guaranteed the best, and diversified in sizes and ornamentation. The prices are adapted to the purses of all, grading from $1 upward, The great sale will commence to-morrow, the first df Christmas week, and it is antici- pated that the salesrooms will be crowded With those seeking elegant, serviceable gifts for ladies. All who expect to need outside garments this winter or next should improve this remarkable opportunity to obtain them a prices not likely to be offered again in Among the innumerable articles of bric-a- brac seen nowadays are ginger jars of ox- idized silver and gold, plates and simulated fine damask napkins with silver fringe, jelly; jars covered with a napkin tied with a gold cord, a tea-caddy of hammered oxidized sil- ver, the lid tied down with a gold-frinzed napkin and gold cord. | | The cunning of the goldsmith, the skill of the lapidary, and the genius of the artist are splendidly exemplified in the elaborate dis- Play of jewelry, diamonds, and precious stones, and objects of art suitable for holids: gifts at the establishment of Giles, Bro. » corner State and Washington-sts. A ea tovolee of Queen enue. Frenel clocks ronze res ‘and busts are amo: the attractions. = ad The gay holidays are now drawing near, ‘Young ladies ana fanciful slippers appear, While the good pastor's woes Are increased, to dispose Of the cart-load they brought him last year. Some of the most elegant cloaks that have been seen this season were of last week’s im- i 5, rtation. The most novel are in satin and Pelvet brocades and silk plush; showing the full skirt back, gauged across the shoulders, and the full-ganged sleeves of the ‘Non- ette,” that caine out early in the season. Gifts of groceries to the needy area most eommendablebenevolence. Numerous West Bide residents are ordering such donations ‘from the aniple stock of A. E. Dore, leading grocer, 582 West Madison street, as well as ‘supplying their own tabies with Christmas ‘Iysuries of choice imported delicacies, ‘oranges, grapes, figs, raisins, nuts, coffee, teas, etc., from Dore’s tempting stock. ‘The competition for the fine buggy harness offered b: Heydon & Co, to the most popu- Jar Board-of-Trade man at the fair and bazaar. of the First Regiment is quite lively, The prominent naihes are W. R. Linn, J. F. Les- ter, Gus Edwards, W. S. Crosby, George Ball, W. E. McHenry, and J. H. Dwight, Company B have this matter in charge, and texpect stirring times all next week, for the harness is the finest in the city. Mr. H. M. Kinsley has used Grant’s con- densed coffee exciusively in his restaurant for almost one year, and indorses it tully. Mr. B. Rayner, of the firm of Méssrs. Buck & Rayner, has seen the condensing process, and certifies that it is done simply with cold wa- ter, the result bemg a pure extract of coffee, fall of the fine, delicate aroma necessary to good coffee. Thé public are invited to call atNo, 50 Randolpl: street (Central Musie-Hall Building) and try a delicious cup of Java, Mocha, or Rio coffee free of charge. Rich vases, mounted in the form of lamps, ate now among the most fashionable things in the market, é neaeel |, A. Colby & Co. have just received an in- voles of fine French furniture. See it at 217 and 219 State strect. Jumes Gordon Bennett has five homes and no wife.—Ex. Well, that is better than five wives and no home. Over eighty varieties of “Moering Argand Lamps,” considered the best, ranging from $5 to $100 each, at Ovington’s, 146 State. Do our citizens know that they can by In- vesting $1 have an opportunity of procuring either of the following articles: A $1,000 plano, a $500 cutter and afghan, a $500 buggy, a $700 set of diamonds, a $350 chamber suite, a $350 parlor set, a $400 sealskin cloak, a $200 organ. & $125 buggy harness, a $200 china set, and many other useful and ornamental arti- cles, besides innumerable articles most suita- ble for holiday presents. All the above and many other inducements are held out to the thousands of expected visitors to the fair and bazaar now being held every evening until Christmas Eve by the members of the First Regiment at their armory on Jackson street. In the search for suitable gifts our readers must not fail to visit John Kranz’s confec- tionery, 78 and 80 State street. All who pay this house a visit will see an extraordinary display of French confections, candy, toys, Christmas-tree and cake ornaments of every description, caramels, fine mixed and broken candy,—enough, in fact, to supply all Chi- cago. As Mr. Kranz’s famous candies are so very popular, it will be well to go early, that you may be the better served. There are rumors that a star of greater magnitude than Sara Bernhardt is coming. lt is the comet of 1812. It is approaching the earth very rapidly, and will soon make itself visible, Although a large sale of fine paintings by Elkins and James S. Gookins was effected last week, a few gems are left and to be had ata great bargain, at Keltz’s, 191 Wabash avenue. Tears contain ‘a little phosphate of lime, some chloride of sodium, and water.” Bui this is not all they contain. Pretty often, when dropping from the eyes of a woman, they contain an argument that induces a man to hand over the price of a new opera bonnet, For Christmas and New Year’s, art chairs, Jounges, and parlor sets, foot-rests, parlor brackets, and stands, finished _and for cover- Ing, at F. Kuessner’s, 2134 Wabash, South- ern Hotel. Upholstering at short notice. Would some power the giftie zie us to see others as they see themselves, then one would know whut to get for Christinas presents. Ladies, remember the Japanese ‘Curlo” department of Formosa Tea Co., 88 State st. Glove, jewel, and fancy boxes, filled with choicest of pure tea, at jower prices than the empty boxes sell for elsewhere. Miss Kellogg was called before the curtain at the Imperial Opera-House in St. Peters- burg one evening twenty times, and in order to empty the house it was found necessary to turn out the lights, A sensible and ackeptable Christmas gift is found in the light and durnble gossamer rubber clothing for ladies’, gents’, and misses? wear is.shown by Salisbury & Cline, 109 East Madison street. There are many imitattong of these goods, but-the genuine are stamped “Gossamer,” and are reliable. A recent art writer, in speaki of the wall-paper of the day, calls attention to the beauty of the leading colors, which are, for the most part, red, lemon, delicate, ecru, and gold in subdued’ tints. ‘The shapes geing with these colors are generally floral. French, Potter & Wilson, corner Wabash and Washington street, are displaying an ex tensive variety of decorated dinner and tea- sets, and fine parlor lamps, of: which they cordially invite inspection before the holidays. A lady In Kansas propounds the interest- ing query, ‘* What shall we do with our daughters} And a farmer in the same neighborhood wants to know, “ What shall we do with our corn?” The editor of the Topeka Blade, eager to make himself useful and popular with both parties, says, “ Let us feed our corn to our daughters.” 3 The old reliable jeweler, A, H. Miller, 70 Madison street, hasa very fine stock of choice jewelry most suitable for holiday presents. Owing to small expenses he Is able to make low prices. A Professor asked his class, “ What ts the aurora??? 3 A student, hesitating, replied, ‘‘ Professor, I did know, but I have forgotten.” “ That Is sad, very sad,” rejoined the Pro- fessor. ‘The only man in the world that ever knew has forgotten it.” Ladies, the oppartunity is offered you to obtain albums, toilet sets, work-boxes. glove and handkerchief boxes in Russia leather aud ebonized wood, and many other choice arti- cles suitable for holiday presents, which John S. Stott, 224 State street, Is closing out. Unusually large sales of fine engravings and paintings evince that works of art are highh appreciated for Christmas gitts ‘Thurber’s Gallery, 210 Wabash avenue, been crowded with purchasers from among the élite of the city. It is said to bea singular fact that, with the exception of Turkey, every reigning Royal family in Europe has some of blood of Mary Stuart in its veins. Numerots orders are being left with Kel- ler, ladies’ bootmaker, Monroe street, Palmer House, for dress boots for New-Year’s recep- tions. Orders should be left early. Will somebody please tell the women who tle their heads: up in blue veils that they thereby bring out all the yellow in their com- plexions ? French opera and dress bonnets will be sold below cost Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, at Palmer House, Room 400. Mme. Heppard. Dainty and beautiful New-Year’s Day dresses are combinations of satin in the fash- ionable evening colors, in designs of pearl and spar beads, in combination with velvet brocade. Mrs. Mary A. Horn, lace renovator, has re- movea her lace rooms to 9% State street, Koom 8. . She makes a speciaity of cleaning and repairing all kinds of laces, kid gloves, ete. A fancy for using gilt soutache is again re- vived for gay little dresses that are worn in the house, and that are entirely concealed in the street by the long cloak of sealskin, or else a fur-lined wrap. For handsome Christmas decorations see the California ferns, ete. Wreaths made to order. Cail at 212 Wabash avenue. No. Ishan’t return to Canada. I won’t live in 2 country where one can’t keep warm without wearing a mustard plaster. So there.—Princess Louise. W. E. Higley, with Messrs. Hyman & Co., says that the’ trouble is to get diamonds mounted fast enough for thelr customers this season. The small boy who is just recovering from the wild excesses of Thanksgiving has al- ready forgotten his stomachic woes and yearns for Christmas. ae ed Bases es confectionery an ristuas-t at Dawson’s, 211 State street, and at prices that will satisfy you. The continued Semand fae ne Bernhardt waves at E. Burnham’s % halr-store testifies to their popularity and the perfection of taste displayed in their produc- tion, 7 Among the pretty jewelry snown at the ex- hibition of the Central Union in Paris, is a branch of hazel. the nutsin yellow diamonds, the leaves and stem in brilliants. An elegant costume intended to do duty on New Year’s Day, and to appear at dinner parties ‘throughout the remainder of the winter, shows a tablier of old-gold beaded ina pattern of many-colored tulips and foliage, Porcelains decorated in the best style of Japanese art, and each piece a delightful study, .at Warner's, 175 Wabash avenue. Reliable Homeopathic medicines, medical books and cases, at Boericke & Tafel’s, 35 Clark street. Business established in 1835. AtH. B. Bryant’s Chicago Business Col- lege and English Training School you can find young ladies and gentlemen who are well versed in short-hand and type-writing. Drawing-room episode: Affable Duchess (to amateur tenor, who has just been warbling M. Gounod’s last)— Charming! charming { ‘You must really get somebody to introduce you to me!”? Ovington keeps open evenings until after Christmas to give his eushomers greater op- portunity to select their Christmas gifts. “Where are you going so fast. Mr. John- son?” “Home, sir, home; don’t detain me, Ihave just gob 2 new, bonnet for my wife, and must deliver it before the fashion changes,” Evening classes at the Roller-Skating Rink, Michigan avenue and Congress street, from 8 to 10:30 every evening. All should attend. Snooks went home the other night afflicted with double vision. He sat for some time with his sleepy gaze riveted on Mrs. Snooks, and then complacently remarked: ‘ Well, I declare ’f you two gals don’t look ’nough alike to be twins.” Every one looks towards Christmas with the expectation of enjoying a bountiful dinner. It appears to be well understood that the Gardner will provide the most recherché spread of the season upon the coming Satur- day. ‘The so-called fancy jewelry occupies an important place in the dress of the day, being worn on slippers, in cravats, on bonnet- strings, and on bonnets; on the wrists, the neck, and the waist. At this moment ani- mals are greatly in vogue,—animals of all kinds, even the most ungraceful and repul- sive. Vienna coffee-pots, copper bronze swing kettles, carvers and forks, with steels to match, A large line of fine cutlery, fire-iron sets, and stands to match,—all sensible holi- day presents,—at Dalton’s, 51 State street. Remember the new location. While the very young daughter of a coun- try clergyman was playing in the garden one day, a stranger came along and inquired if her father was at home. ‘* No,’ she replied. “but my mother is in the house, an she will pray with you, you poor miserable sinner!” How many thonsands were unable to crowd their way into Sea’s yesterday afternoon it were hard to estimate. Such a jam Chicago never saw, Why ladies will persist in shop- ping in the middle of the afternoon, when this popular store is sure to be crowded, is a mystery, when by making their F pareiiases in the morning ‘(or evening) this frightful crush could be avoided and a great favor conferred on Mr, Sea. E Brass fire-sets, brass coal-hods, brass bird- cages, Hogers’ carvers, Highland ranges, blacking cases, Harbeson’s, 88 North Clark, Fetherly’s Parisian complexion powder can be found at Whitfield’s, Gale Blocki’s, and Buck & Rayner’s drug stores. Ribbon decorations have always been an inexhaustible resource of toilet art. Flut- tering ribbons have always been used as head ornaments, as possessing an air of light- ness and for other parte as setting. Tho Greeks were artistic in forming rosets and knots with ribbon. Many handsome and useful goods for pres- ents in artistic furniture at Wirts &Scholle’s, 22 Wabash avenue. In mid-Pacitic the dismal news came to the passengers on board a steamship that the vessel had broken her crank-pin. There was great grumbling and grieving, in the midst of which a little maid felt about her pina- fore, and said, “No matter, mother; I’ve got a pin I'll give the Captain.” Avyery nice pair of four karat diamond earrings for sale at a bargain at Shurly’s, 103 Randolph street, The Philadelphia News does not believe that even Ingersoll has the heart to tear from the nursery the dear old faith in Santa Claus. The most astonishing feature in the fine millinery trade is the marking of extraor- dinary low prices, in plain figures, by Meyers, 185 State, Appropriate gifts—Photos of celebrities from the old masters, albuins, panel flowers, and landscapes, grapho and _ stereosco) views, cabinet frames, ete. The best place to buy is Lovejoy’s, 88 State. A red-headed man recently attended a masquerade wrapped from his neck to his heels in_a brown cloth, and with his head bare. He represented a lightea cigar. Fill her little stocking witha *t White” sew- ing-achine, It is silent, sensible, and sery- iceable. Whitcomb & Son, agent, 47 Jackson. Fire-irons, cual-vases, fine carvers, French yegetable-cutters at J.D. Bang’s, State and Van Buren, Gentilé makes the finest Christmas photo- graphs at lowest prices. Studio, 3907 Cot- tage Grove avenue, Charles Dickens said of “Robinson Crusoe” that itis the only instance of a universally popular book that could make no one either laugh or ery: A “worldly minded” firm of this city have over ten cords of library lobes from 50cents upward. Itis A. H. Andrews &Co., 195 Wa- bash avenue. Statuary and panel photos are superb, fin- ished in Gehrig’s style, at 885 West Madison. Elegant Slinpers shown at Lamkin’s, 9 State and 237-West Madison, Hangman’s day—The day before Christmas as far as stockings ure concerned. Rare patterns in _silk-handkerchiefs, neck- wear, embroidered suspenders,—beautiful presents, at Cone’s, 148 Dearborn. ~ Many striking novelties in jewelry are shown by A. H. Miller, 70 Madison. Tiffany & Co. have just received a yellow diamond valued at $30,000, Itis beautifully cut, and is nineteen karats heavier than the Koh-i-noor. Scarlet and maroon opera, velvet and cloth embroidered, and alligator slippers, $2 to St, are much sought at Brown’s, 92 State street. Largest and best stock of opera-glasses and gold spectacles found at Polachek’s, optician, 490 State street. . Guarantee lowest prices, The youngest is always emperor of the household. Father and mother, brothers and sisters, all bend to his baby dictation. He ean sow the parlor carpet with cake crumbs, tip over the plant stand, spill the milk pitch- er, and get nothing but hugs and kisses for his rascality. Christmas will be merry when Hatch & Breeze have put up one of their stoves or furnaces from 50 State street. Seasonable music—“ The Turkey Patrol.” The Queen of Tale Is much more popular than the King, and the people have made the marguerite the national flower in deference to her naine, China at half cost. Closing out entire stock. Gay’s, 23 Washington street. They have a Zither Club in Boston, and it is said property in the neighborhood of its rooms has depreciated since the members took their first lesson. To love its tones isan acquired taste, and it takes Jonger to findout that you do than to learn to eat olives. Try a New Home Sewing-Machine for a Christmas present. 248 State street. Gen. Trevino is to be the new Mexican Sec- retary of War, and has arrived in the City of Mexico with his pretty American wife. Many fine holiday goods for the “darlings,” Mrs. Hodge, 151 Twenty-second street. Anna Dickinson’s play, in which Miss Davenport appears, is popularly known as “The Dream of the Dressmaker,”” Mme. Sou, robes et manteaux, wedding trousseaux a specialty. 19 E. 16th st.. N.Y. Mme. Angely, from Paris, is making ladies’ suits from $1@. 235 State street. Business men who like to take a deal in wheat should goto Long & Co.’s, 125 La Salle street, Room C. ‘They trade on market reports, but protect themselves and custom- ers thoroughly ou the Board of Trade, It is a nice, cozy, quiet place to trade. THE YOUNG LOUIS XV. The Christmas-Presents of a King. Translated from the Freach for The Chtcago Tribune by Emna Staniey, As sings the song, it was in seventeen hun- dred—and some years, on the night of the 24th of December, the young Louis XV., who was what his subjects called, in speaking of their sons of the sameage, a boy, was sleep- ing tranquilly in his great bed the sleep of a monarch who has not yet had the care of choosing his Ministers himself. His precep- tor, the venerable AbbéFleury, watched over him witb a tenderness all paternal. . This man ot rather hard expression had in his heart the warmest affection; and it is cer- tain that in his scholar he loved equally as much the boy as the Kine. The feeling of immense responsibility whieh -rested on him 4d Franc was not the only one which aroused his con- stant solicitude. = ‘Therefore, near 10 o’clock in the evening, before retiring himself, the Abbé Fleury, with a candle discreetly furnished witha shade (a marvel of porcelain de Saxe), quiet- ly entered the chamber.of the Royal child. It isa well-known fact that, although of a yery robust constitution, the little King was extremely nervous. Heawoke sometimes by starting suddenly: and 10 o’clock was about the hour which terminated his first sleep. ‘The Abbé gently approached the-bed, the sound of his footsteps deadened by the carpet of mossy thickness,—and seated him- self an instant in the large fauteull near the bolster,—his hands joined. A little after the great clock had sounded 10 the child started, and opened his eyes with a dissatisfied expression. However, he appeared contented enough on beholding his preceptor. “Good evening,” he said. “I am very glad to see you. It seems to me that some- thing has been neglected, or that I have forgotten something. This idea pursues me in*my dreams, Perhaps you can tell me what it is?” ; The Abbé smiled. “Ma fol, sire, that is very difficult; how- ever, by putting our heads together perhaps we may discover it. Let ussee! Isaw you say your prayers; itis not that. You have studied all your lessons?” “Ojitis nothing of that kind which tor- ments me, I think.” Then, drawing up the counterpane of em- broidered satin, he exclaimed: “Tell me, Monsieur Abbé, do you not think it is cold In this large chamber? Let us call some one to brighten up the fire.’” “That is useless, sire. I know very well how to put a log on it.” And the Abbé Fleury proceeded towards the great fireplace, where he commenced to arrange, with the patience and skill of a servant, several large oak logs, adroitly bringing them in contact with the blazing coals, and poking the tongs in thered cinders. While standing with his eyes mechanically fixed on the high andirons covered with fleur- de-lys whose bright metal reflected the lurid tints of the firelight, he suddenly struck his knee with his hand (a gesture familiar to him when a new idea entered his head). | _ af Sire,” said he “1 believe I have found it ut. “Truly? What happiness! O tell me quickly! “Sire, have you not forgotten to put one of your shoe on the hearth on Christmas- The little King reflected an instant. “Well, Monsieur lAbbé,after all it may be £05 I confess, in fact, that I dream s. “Why did your Majesty not do It?” ‘The child sadly smiled. “And who do you want to put anything in my slipper? In the first place, what could any one giveme? Every day [have but to ask for what I desire, and itis ziven to me, And, then, who would be allowed to enter my chamber to leavea present there? All the children of my subjects find theirslippers adorned on Christmas-morn, even those of the poor, but 1——” ‘The Abbé bowed his head, recognizing the justice of the observations of the yal child, and deploring at the same time the want of naiveté that they revealed. How- everhereplied: : “ Well, sire, I believe that it is this negli- gence or want of faith which you have dis- played that troubles you. Why do you re- fuse to believe that, if your subjects canhot make a present to their King, there is the Lord Jesus. who becomes a child again on Christmas to give pleasure to the children ? Why should He not visit the dwelling of a King as well as that of the poor and humble?” “ Well,” said the young Louis XV., witha sigh, “itis done; let us think no more about i “Tf,” answered the Abbé, “‘we look at the case differently, It is not too late.” “Well, Monsieur l’Abbé,” more cheerful- ly replied his young Majesty, “if you ad- yise me I will obey.” And, without waiting another moment, he seized a little fuot-robe of down which hung over the arm of.the fauteuil, threw it aroun him, and, leaping from the foot of the bed, approached the fireplace, and placed in the muiddle of the hearth one of his little red- heeled shoes. _ “Well done, sire!” said the Abbé, much moved. ‘Now your Majesty had better again retire tosleep. Great sins must weigh on the conscience to prevent the little Jesus trom remembering you this night.” ‘Thereon the Abbé Fleury took leave of his Royal scholar, and, after having seen him Ministers were closed: It alble to obtain a demurrer, Was even impos. 'y. Were drawn from these reflecty the voice of a man, who asi ons by Permission to enter. ; © asked at the door tue. Robart opened it, and was n tle surprised to find hers ota lit Abbé de Fleary in pete Confronting thg “Hush!” said the latter, “no one hag seen me,” ¢ e two women di: wel as they sould. Seulsedthete Touble ag ou may well be astonish “said the Abbé;” but there eee see & you who can extricate me from the dik a in which I find myself; I perceived ‘ Nent, and eoteleited te come.” sour nd he related to them the his' shoe which he had induced rosea bd PuNoM added he, I d “Now,” added he, “I do not todo. tis impossible, in the presen that of the roads, to send to Paris, and, even 2 this were not so, what would one find th ie at such an hour? You, who have ofen played With the King, Inay give me an tiee urpris ou are y and that is sufficient a ® Woman, besides; 1 two women luoked at ea B ae they’ dared not say a won other siz, 8 mechanically { POE senate a * Ho) said he, on_ perce! about a foot ‘igh ov 2 stand, paras mt dressed as a Garde Fri ise; haye ehilidren bere rua, old! you No, Monsieur - This I that once belonged to his Majesty. Popthing he became angry at it, and, in presence of rf officer of the Garde Frangnise, he. fired on this little soldier with “a miniature cannon which had been presented t Emperor ot ria . © him by the “Tt is in lack with powder dled with lead. It presents a mien ite ye pearance. J never heard of this freak of ri aoe dd “Ié happened during one of your visi Paris; all were prohivited teiling youn ia The Abbé bowed his head in sadness, “I did not know he possessed this desire.” “Ono, Monsieur PAbbé, it Is not this! I assure you he was. infinitly sorry. In fact, he Joved his little soldier, and if is on ace count of this that I'stealthily carried it away to repairit, and replace it some day among histoys. Iam sure it will give him pleas. ure, “Happily the face is intact, and with afte Sloth the body gan be Tepaired.” he 6 remained an instant - then struck his knee with his hand oe? “ It must not be some day,—it taust be im. mediately, iio sou understand i nd he thought at the same time and surprise of the child, and of ne te Sor Jesson which he could give on this oceaston, _ Mme. Robart atso had her plans to perfect, “ Monsieur |’ Abbé,” said she boldly, “mid- night is abont to sound, snd ‘ane does not work on Christmas-day. It is and we must attend mass.” sholr dats “ But I will grant yout a dispensation there ‘om “The dispensation is not sufficient; I must Mate ADRS made a gesture of earry e made a gesture o Bandito, his Pocket. e tinued ing het “ O no,—not money,” continued she; “ must have better than that. I want the is of a Sra ob rt, Herod: “Mine. a ou & Hei J the alarmed Abbe. i poet’ ene nd she related, ‘requent inte tions from Mme. Renault, who wept at every word, the affair of the young soldier. When this was ended the Abbé shonk his head. aR This is very difficult, not to say impossi: “Then no little soldier, unless you act im- me eantot make the King si don annot make the King sign a pardon in te middle of the night Ihave not the Tig “* Where there {fs a will, there is a way.” Urged to extremities, the’Abbé racked his brain almost to torture,—the much more that he was himself desirous of saving the life of aman. Atlength he struck his knee with his hand,—a sign that he had discoverea whag he desired. “That which I am about to doisa very serious affair,” he exclaimed; ‘ but, bah! 1 Will arrange it with the Duke of Orleans, Monseigneur desires that the King should use his prerogative, but he has not yet had the occasion. This week several casés have presented and I passed all day yesterday in making him write handsome signatures on petitions for pardon.” “In blank?” hastily interrupted Mme. obart. “Yes, in order to sign his august name properly when—” “Well,” interrupted Mme. Robart, “go bring one, and you can fill it up here.” The Abbé departed, a little tronbledat the idea of treating affairs of the Government so lightly: while the two women searched thé drawers, where they discovered pieces of fine white cloth, and the fingers were soon at work. The next morning the Abbé desired to be arrange himself again for sleep, retired him- self to his own apartment,—a little troubled, itmust be acknowledged, concerning the manner in which he had complicated the little Jesus in this affair, and uncertain about the means he should take to honor the Divine name that he had in some degree compro- mised, During this time the numerous domestics of the Chateau de Versailles retired,—no one attending midnight celebrations as at the present time. ‘The King being achild, the Court had contracted habits of great tran- quillity, and observed early hours. The lights in the windows of the servants’ apart- ments disappeared one by one, asif obeying a mysterious curfew-bell. The head-laun- dress was about retiring, when hurried knocks were heard on her door, and a voice exclaimed: “Open, Mme, Robart! Quick! for the love of God 1” Mme. Robart, recognizing the voice, imme- diately opened the door. A woman of mid- dle age entered rapidly, threw herself in her arms, and commenced to sub violently, “O, I thought I should uever reach here! My son! My poor son!” ine. Robart made her sit down. The un- happy woman was almost wild. “Oh!” she muttered, as ifraying in a ter- rible dream, “Ihave walked so far—so far! Larrived at Etainps almost without stopping. Thecoach no longer ran; the roads are buried in snow. I lost myself I know not how many times; neither do [ know when I started, nor whether I have eaten. I believe kind people found me and put meon my route. -And near here the road, is good, but it is frozen. I fell many times, and was afraid Iwould never arrive! Do you understand ? —never arrive! Atlength here Iam. The guards recognized nie, and allowed me to pass. The brave fellows! My poor son! He saved, is he not?” The good Madame Robart, not knowing what to understand from this tirade of In- coherent words, poured forth her consola- tions at random, without understanding where to concentrate her syinpathy. At length the poor woman, whose name was Mme, Renault, became somewhat calmed: she was endbled to speak in a manner that could be understood, and was listened to with tender solicitude, for she was an old friend of Mme Robart, and a former femme- de-service of the chateau, who had left the kindest memories with’ all who knew her and employed ner ‘Lhat which she recounted was trnly a sad history, but unhappily nota new one. She had a son in the Garde Frangaise, who had entered the service of the King voluntarily, without haying been taken like the others the first to enter the chamber of the young King, where he had been previously in ths night to stand the doll in the Christmas shoe. He was a: little uneasy, as he had been too explicit with his pupil’ regarding a petition HS pardon for the Jatter Rot to understand e gravity thereof. Therefore he open the door a little timidly. * a The King was already up, enveloped in bis little counterpane of down, affectionately pressing in his arm thelittle Garde Francalse resuscitated and newly dressed, while he read the letter of pardon spread out before his eves in his two little hands, the paper unrolled at full length. He cast a look of extreme affection on the Abbé. “Come quick,” he exclaimed, “and wish me happiness and goodness.” The Abb¢, reassured, advanced 2 few steps and bowed before his King. “I, too, have_had BY. Christmas gifts!” said the young Louis XV. “I velieve truly that these wera what I had forgotten to ask for, and which tormented me last night. thank you with all my heart.” —————— IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ANYTHING Inthe music-iustrument line, euch as violing, guitars, banjos, orguinettes, flutes. fifes, drums, harmonicas, band-instrumentg, don’t fail tovisit Lewis & Newell's, the Chicago Music Coropany, 182 State street. 1 Goons. Hair Goods AND ~ Ormaments; Prices Very Low This Week Burnhan's seal Hair Store Greatest Bargains ever known In Hair Bods. bya “racoleur” (a person who entices toenlist), and simply because his mother also had been in the service of the King. Thus he considered himself alittle superior to the majority of his comrades, and It was difficult for him to place himself on a level with them. This pride was even sometimes displayed in his manners towards his su- periors; and, one day a Sergeant having spoken to him in a tone which did not please him, he replied in a brusque manner, and the difficulty ended in blows. He was con- denned to death by a court-martial. All the extenuating circumstances were brought forward in his behalf; but the army judges severely, and it would be difficult for it to ex- ist otherwise. Mme. Renault added, Her recital finished, Wiping her eves: d. 1s “ But he is saved, it have his pardon signed aynot Sor een sill Here Mme. Robart was obliged to arouse her courage, and explain with 2 thousand circumlocutions that pardons in military af- fairs are not easily obtained; that the youn| King scarcely knew what a pardon Was; ant lastly, the present time was not of the Marechal Villeroy, who would have asked pothing better than to furnish an occasion tor the Royal child to use his highest pre- souatlve. a Owing’ fg political changes and the bt eine nloge severe ice. education had be- me. Renault now unhappily com: hended all, and the two Women remained looking ateach other, mute with anxiety and terror. The execution was to take place the next day,—on Christmas-da: y, the day of feasting and joy, when all the arent of the riod this was customary, and *At that custom stiil exists to a ae great extent thru: ce, instead of hanging up 4 stocklina. staat $88 Switches, all Jong French Hair. 1% Oe . a i Ww 30 4 “ “ 6 d to $5, made on the dest French Hal: lace of ural curly bain, eee; ‘Thesy WAVE: CHLY, sire NG Lsize double hair cap ‘These goods are all now—no ola tock. Call and be convinced that we offer Great Bargains NO. 71 STATE-ST.- HOLIDAY a Largest In. selecting your GIFTS don’t neglect he ESTHETIC, but gratify it by selecting from by far the LARGEST and FINEST stock this city in this line at LOVEJOY’S, 88 State-st. The most beautiful Gists you can imagine Photos of Composers and Celebrities (gems from the old masters), Albums, fineand mo- dium Cabinet Frames, Panel Pictures, Eat-. els, Christmas Cards, and many other Fore things suitable for Gifts,