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18 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 188iI—TWENTY PAGES. some of the new costumes; for instance, FUR, -. SOCIETY. A Chapter on Those Delightful * Entertainments, “‘ Five- O’Clock Teas.” What the Code of Etiquet Requires of ihe Hostess and Her Guests, Marrying and Giving in Marriage—Sun- _ dry Social Happenings—Per- sonals. Whet the Fickle Goddess Fashion Demands of Her Votaries. FIVE-O°CLOCK TEAS. Written for The Chicaga Suadry Tribune. Five-o'clock teas are very popular enter- -tainments, greatly appreeiated by the ladies, | as well ns by the comparatively few gentle | men that frequent them. The gentleman of Ieisure should aly un At-Tome” iuvitation. as he if rewarded, for the effort. are the most social of all entertainment your friends and com subjects; ther snore introductions are leas than at atiy other class of en ments. There plans are formed for tuture | Ss. UN ONE 0c met a xentle | nan at a 5-0'elo a whom We must con} Tess we were 2: hed to see. He was one of that sort of people who could not endure + sinall gatherings, particularly where ladies | were in the majority. This gentleman was remarkably well balanced, thought v much of the “iitness” of things, an oclock tea seemed a very “uneven expressed it) affair. jlar rumors regarding 3 ~ How is it you ure here?” we asked. He venlied in the courteous manner hab- | itual to him: “1 received a card, and as I have v recently habit of doing things first and thinking of them afterward, Lam here. Had 1 consid- ered before 1] came, L should never have dis- | covered the real enjoyment of an hour spent relock tea.” en in the hight of theseason, when large dinners, balls, and formal receptions are ab- sorbing attention, as if to run away fora few equired a | hours and have a little social converse, we | f not disinclined to respond to an * At-Home.” There is an’ air of comfort. home, sociability, cheertulness, vivacity. and ‘| welcome which hovers over the tiny. cup of sea and the inviting biscuit which ean only be yund there. ‘The Lirze and ceremon : Yelock tea is in reality find ladies H are served tea is served — from | Sherry, champagne, i Wi ed: but the g1 1 of has mate it a amater of tast "clock teas re introduced at rved, +} or not. S E and. ices, fru and with thin bread and butter. Potted ing: gometiines introduced, Plates s ot be used i fruit, or wiches. uni 6 o'e! is allowed, 2 portance at teas. short a time as maid is Kept, si i ests. ‘The gentleinen help them- { to wine and_ other refrestaents to the ladies. issued on the ordinary ‘ad, and not on an.” H Home” ecard. tme Of the person ine) vited is written at the tup of the card, and -usnally in the right-hand corner. . The hours” for ~ receiving are written in the left-hand corner, 7 being the usual time. If pected the word “ Mu: the bottom of the from. 4 ie _ceremonious, ious, “i friendly all cone under the same nanie, “At But, in referring to such gather- Tomes,” but ‘3 sation Ubey are al- and it would be quite as improper, v ine an invitation, to write on the Visiting- card flernoon tea,” though verbally the guest would be invited to.an_ afternoon tea. -At ceremonious teas the hostess rece guests at the drawing-room door, 5 hands with each visitor, and the Jadies pass on to the cloak-roum, ‘The lady then moves her wrap and returns to the drawing- room. Gentlemen should their hats and overcoats in the ball, When music is given, ersation shuuld cease, or be car- ried on in so low atone as hardly to be no- ed. Sats are not provied for guests the drawing-room: the 1efreshinents are served standing. It is etiquet fur the att to move around the room, and assist the hostess in entertaining. A gentleman will not leavea lady, after conducting her to the dining-room, but will recandnet her to the drawing-room atter refreshments _ have been partaken of. Invitations to ceremonious teas should be issued two weeks before the cniertamment is to take place. Guests should gu tv the dining-room between the intervals of music and singing. dnvitations are issued. in the name of the host it is not strietly re- quired by etiquet that an answer should be sent, but if.a lady is unable to be present, it would be polite to’send her. excuses. Both invitation and answer should bé sent by post. “ROS. VP is seldom written in the co ner of an “ At-home ” card. The toilet for reremonious tea is full concert, or car- Diamonis, except on the fin- In fact, an ab- sence of jewelry is in better taste than - te resence of too much, Atseini-ceremonious teas refreshments are ed in the drawing-ryom. The lady of e house pours the tea from asi Yea is never dispensed by im when served in the drawing-room. of etiqnet require that the ladies of the hou: pay this compliment to their guests. ss,may mike herself ver; semi-cdremonions tea. Mer ev her winning grace, her sparkling tion, fa delicate yet azrevable nt. her tact. high the young: hadie: tikes special care tv amuse, her aud courtesy taward the elderly her a general fave eration indli- it with her gentlemen, and lend ill commend itself furever Conversation tion must v apt itself So’cluck teas the lu and light and attentiv arnt io her admiring friends: rt. The tone of conyers person present does not receive any more at- tention than. the person bearing no tide. At ni-ceremonious teas the gen- ilemen- present take cups from the hostess) and pass. ihem to the ladies. Coffee is never served in the draw- ing-room. Where a butler is kept, he will hand around the sugar and cream, and thin bread and butter.and biscuits, wh only refreshinents offered at small teas. If uo butler iwkept, amaid-servant will hand the refreshments. The hostess. will not in- quire if her guests will have sugar and ereain; her servant is supposed to attend to ihatasa matter of course, A itor never takes a second cup of tea. A lady need not remove her gloves. Etiquet doesnot require that they should be kept on; tris depends upon the tasteof the lady. A guest must not refuse a cup of tea; this would be an un- pardonable ottense. ‘The hostess will uot remain seated after the tea is poured, but will move about among her guests. - Dauzh- ters will assist their mothers at these rather- ings. When a lady has done with her cup she will place it on the nearest table, or most convenient place. Ifa gentleman be at hand. he will take it and place it for her. It is not necessary to take leave of the hostess at afternvon teas, unless it is a first rvisit at her house. Then politeness would / demand it The guests usually retire quiet- iy, the first comers being the first.to go. M. Fort e: A, 'T. Stew: the Rev. T. 2. Strobridge olliciating. e { brideand groom were attended by Miss Car- | rie Het and Mr, Edward Chureher, Mr. and show the guests out and order their car- riages. Friendly 5 o’clovk teas are on the same principle. The tea is served by the hostess, and the ladies help theinselves to sugar and cream, which are placed on small wbles. Bread and butter, the former cut thin, and crisp cakes are also placed on the tables, AN eeremony is waived, and. con- versation and inusic occupy the time. Gen- tlemen, on_ these oceasions, stand. about the room and do the honors. Invitations for all afternoon teas are sent on the usual visiting ecard. SAVILLE. CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG. — Miss Clara Louise Kellogg, the. brilliant songstress and the peerless ornament of the American operatic stage, will, itis said, be married ina short time to 2 young, very Wealthy, and highly-respectable New York gentleman by the name of Whitney, and iti# very possible that the ceremony will be per- formed in Chicago... Tne Trupuxe is. aware. that there have been quite a nuntber of simi- Kelloge’s al- Jeged matrimonial. intentions for 2 con- siderable number of years’ past, all of which were apparently only “born to waste their fragrance on the desert air,” or, in other we me to naught, ‘The latest one, however, so credibly attested us to give it the stanp.of truth, ant event of deep interest in social and the: 5 therefore-not fardistant. It is tood that when Miss Kellogg ‘drops the name by which she has been so well and pleasantiy known to the American public. for many years, and shall become Mrs. Whitney, ‘she Will permanently retjre trom the operatic and concert stage, of which she has f 2 so conspicuous an ornament, and on which she has won so many brilliant faurels. EVENTS. aud Mrs. rls TRIMONIAT idence of Mr, brill Tha venue, Wa: and decorated * thrown oper to the frie The occasion was thecelubration of the birth- day of M M. Horine, who in company with her husband, Mr. M. FL Horine, of wie firm of E.R. Watker &Co,, of this just returned from Atlanta, Ga., where th Were married about amonth since. The pa Well filled with an array of beauty nee representing. the élite of Hyde ‘he newly rried pair will take up a anent abode a vd Indiana avenue, vere present Mr. ‘Theodore A. E: id, P.O: all, Howar *At-Home? | | tie Foster, Ei: é¢ Horine, the eS ie lice | Fo Annie and ue, Minnie Emory, Belle Dodd, Nellie Su Belle” Sinith, nell, Mr. H. M M Tle BS . M, Horine. . 2B. Reed, Ed Grass, and it the residence Xo. 2251 Suuth Park ave es. Edward, Ch the z1 Vv ine r of the bride; the Misse and Belle Tobey; srooms- men, Mr. V jon Booth, Mr. W. 1. Col- and Mr. George W. » Bouin left the same ded trip, and upon side-at No. Wabash litventh street, Miss. Jessie M. Wood, Wood, Esq., to the Rev. C. lenmized ‘Puesday evening, lence of tie bride's. ald avenue and Forty: William C left the same evening. for the East, and will return about Novy. 15, and, afier a_ brief proceed to The mar Louisa C. Wagner and Mr. John Brennan was celebrated Thurs- day afternoon, at 5 o’cluck, by the Rev. Dr. Ke, at the residence of the offici- The bride was the recip- utiful presents, and among sit floral tribute: from the hi Mr. iton Toe! ating clergy dent of man. others an exqui members of Cosmopulitan Lodge, of which inember. 4, y evening, at No, 220 Paik r the groom is a Married. ‘T avenue, Mis ja Churet, Mrs. Forrey left the same evening for the East, and will be “at home” to their friends, 0.31 Walnut street. iss Hattie C. Chase and 1m Pope was solemnized Wednes- F at the residence of the bride’s } Dearborn avenue, the Rev. Dr. Ryder ofticiating. The. ceremony was followed by a reception. The bride was the recipient of many beautiful presents. Mr. Mrs. Pope will reside at their new home, at. Luey Arnold, daugh- Arnold, E; and Edwin T. was celebrated ‘Tuesday evening at. the residence of the bride’s father, at Wood- fawn, ried, last Wednesday evening, at the Portland Avenue German M. E. Chureh, the lev. H. Wegner officiating, Mary K. Ruch and George L. Lamping. reception fol- Jowed at the bride’sresidence, No. 3163 Fifth avenue. ~ i ednesday, at the residence of the bride's ‘o. 270 West Muron street, by the Towle, pastor of Bethany Con- gregational Church, Mr. Alexander S. Gaines and Miss Annie F. Miller, both of this city, PROSPECTIVE BLIss. ‘The marriage of Miss Julia Louise Mun- ger, daughter of S. F. Munger, Esq., and Mr. aA. Judson Cole will be celebrated Thursday evenins, Nov. 17, at § o’clock, at the resi- dence of the bride's parents, No. 2945 Indiana avenue. Mr. Ernest W. Heath, of this city, Tues- day, Nov. 15, wiil be married to Miss Flor- ence Hamilton, of Louisville, Ky. a ‘The engagement cards of Miss Amy I. Crocker, of Sacramento, Cal., and Mr. Charles aA. Gilley, of London, Eng., were issued in London Sept. 1. The engagement of Miss Rebecca Bar to Mr. Myer Leopold,.both of this city, is an- nounced. No cari Cards are-out for the twenty-fifth anni- vel ‘y of the wedding of Mr.-and Mrs. Cha aA. Stewart, of No. 55 Grant place. Monday eveniag, Nov. 14, at the residence, SOCIAL ITAPPENINGS. A very pleasaut sociable took vilace Thurs- 9 ning at the house of the Rev. Galusha Anderson, D. D., corner of Greenwood ave- nue and Forty-seventh street. The guests par- ticipating were almost wholly students of the University. of Chicago. Among those present wer Mis Mott, Mis Mis: atiner, M. Gibson Mi. BS t LL. An pass ine collese se atiun, Sing- sungs, etc. was under tne p jot the Beta Chapter of Phi Kap- pa ve ‘The second reception of the Qui Vive Club was given Friday evening by M abel French at her residence, ington. street, and proved most enjoyable attair, ‘fhe program for the evening wi vi Commencing with a violin sulo by Me: Sanford and: Brooks, the company 2 turn favored by several selections sung by the Apollo Quartet, whieh were heartily encored, a vocal solo by Miss Post, after whick-a bountiful col served, and made still more enjoyavle by songs from the quartet Dancing, which was enjoyed until a late hour, finished the pleasures of the evening, whieh will be long re! bered by the guests as one of exceptional enjoyment. Among those pres- ent were the Apollo Quartet, consisting of Messrs. ian Rooks, Kendall, and Brooks, Mr. antl Mrs. Luther, Lawton, Menzie, Tradell, Youngblood, Murrey, Porter, French, the Messrs. Marchant, Brown, Pratt, herra, Heath, Houghton, Evans, Crow, ndford. MeLes and the 3 French, Marchan \t Sherra, Brooks, Babb, and Post. 2 ‘The preparanons for the grand ball and re- ception of Apollo Commandery Drill Corps, we BS M Should the hostess be nearthe drawing-room aloor when a guest is about to depart, then it would be polite to bid her good-by. | Re qiember, it would not be etiquet for: the hostess to ring for a_ departing guest’:or for ser carriage to be culled; the servants in at- Ludance should be thorougily instructed to to be xiven Nov. 24 at the Palmer, are about completed, and the managers are resting from their labors and smiling. The affair-is in the hands of Sir. Knights James Iitch- cock, Henry D. Fields, and John E. Norton, who have spared no expense to insure sue- cess, Kretlow will furnish an orchestra of ‘The novelty of the oc- n, produced expressly for the | ladies, I be a lemonade fountain with “ Rebecca, at the Well.” Rebecea will appear in full costume for the occasion. < . ‘An agreeable surprise was tendered A. G. Lundburg Monday evening, it being his Stst. birthday, by the Freja Quartet, of which he is-a member. ‘They presented him with a gold-headed cane and-a cylinder desk and bookease. ‘The presentation occurred at. his residence. y Thursday evening, Nov, 5, the Bryant Lit- erary Society elected the following officers to serve for the nextsix months: President, D. W. Richardson; Fi ‘esident, G. G. Congdo! Vice-President, Mrs. J. HH, Adams urer, Miss Ci ady Editors, Miss Farnum and Miss Sadie Breckbill; Sergeant- at-Arois,. Elmer Wilt; Board of M the Hon. John C. Barker, Prof. Will Baldwin, Mi ty AVilt, He D. Houli- han, Miss Eliza Stray, and J. E. Murphy. Hiulloween was celebrated by a large com- pany of young people at the residence of Mr. Jlenry Brookes, ot Oakland, Monday even- ing, Ovt. 31. ‘Fhe evening was spent by all W playing games, dancing, partaking of the reshinents that. served, ete, until the turning point ached (12 o'clock), when the company dis el, all expressing themselves as delighted with the evening's enjoyment. a: A vedi sday evening Mr, and Mrs. A. Eich- hold celebrated the twenty-fifth anuiversary: of their wedding by ly entertaining alarge comp: 1 friends. ‘The reception w ¥ Standard Hall, and probably the most. elaborate entertain- nt ever served in Chicago. br uesday the Rey. Dr. and Mrs. fi, W. were tendered a reception at the n House by the members of the con: Bs tion of the People’s Chureh. ‘The at. tendance was farge, and the evening proved very pleasant to all concerned. ‘Khe South Side Cooking Club met at the higan ave- was the first ‘ed nmmber of ipate in the twelve picked nen. nue, Thursday evening. "Tl meeting of the season. A fi! eh Were ited to pa I by the young ladies. End Dramatic “Ct a ver ninent ‘Thur evening, Oct. 27, a t End Opera-llouse, “upon . which oc- easion they produced the drama, “Cast Up by the Wav and the comedy entitled “The Uappy Pair” : AA musical and social entertainment was given by the young people of ‘Trinity Method- ist Episcopal Sunday-school. Thursday even- ing, commencing at 8 o’ele ‘the “German” to be given by the bache- lors of the Calumet Club at, Bournique’s Nov. 14 promises to be a very br i Mrs. W. B. Thompson receiv Union of the Central Chureh ath dence, No, 659 Adams street, ‘Thursda even- French Club met. at the residence of Haskell, on Michigan avenue, last even- Walker,’ of Indiana avenue, grace- ned a seluct company or friends y evening, 1 and musi entertainment was and) Mrs. _MeCormick’s, on last. Thursday evening, it ion of the return of Mi. M. H. fe. Mamie E. Whiting, daughter of Her-| Currie, after spending a pleasant vacation in =q., Was united in marriage | Indiana, Mr. George Herbert, of Sr. Brid- Booth Wednesday evening af 7 }-get’s Chureh choir, and Mr. J. R. Murphy, of of the bride's | the nly: choir, entertained the com- bly assisted by S, and accom- Keogh and panied w Katie P. Egean Mr. Thomas J. Kane. 3 and Miss Maggie Higgins were repeater encored on several of Moore's melodie Aung those present were Mr. George Her- bert, Mrv J. R. Murphy, Mr. Thomas J. Kane, Mr. Jolin Brown, Mi. Eddie Doyle, M Minnie Doyle, Mr. Frank Keogh, Mis: P. Egean, Maggie Higgins, Miss M Norton and daughters, Mi in, Miss Maggie Currie, Miss Bue: } 3 ussie ‘ehov, Miss Maggie Nockels, and Mr. M. 11. Currie. jing Mr. and Mrs. L. Monat, str celebrated® the ‘of their wedding and irthday. A number riends. and relatives assembled, and 2 most enjoyable timg was indulged in. ‘The four sons and daughters of the host and hostess presented them with very handsome breakfast, dinner, and tea sets of 169 pieces, und the presentation was a compiete surprise to the recipients. A number of other pre: ents were received. ‘The friends of the Rev. A, C. -George, D. D., pastor of Centenary M. E. Churchyare invited to participate ina welcoming recep- tion to be tendered to the Doctor and his wife, who bave just returned from Europe, at the parlors of the churgh, Tuesday even- ing, Nov. 8. Mr. and Mrs. William 11. Bailey were most agreeably surprised by a number of intimate friends at their residence, No. 2522 Calumet avenue, Thursday evening. Music, dancing, and general soviability shortened the hours. At 2 o’clock supper was served, after which the amusements were again resumed. Among those present were Mr. and -M William LL Bailey, Florence Benner, Wi iam Kent, and George Parkins: Mesdam Leser, Mann, Daley, Kelseh, Appleton, Reis; the Misses Hannah, Leser, Neellie Benner, May Otter, Mamie 1, Annie Smith, Amelia Mapple, May Daggett, and Florence Mann; and the Messrs. M. Benner, Walte: 1S, and F. Urbanus, J. Smith, Engune Emory, Moring, P. Ruehl, FL and William Kelseh, M. Sinith, Walter Bailey, W.G. Parkins, F. E. Thomas, and R. S. Kelsch. Last Friday evening Mr. Harry Mollister was surprised at his residence, No. 939 Wil- cox avenue, by about thirty of his . friends. ‘The first part of the evening was spent in dancing, followed by a_bountiful supper, atter which Miss Hattie Fay and Mr. Holl ter favored the guests with some very enjoy- able recitations, when dancing was resumed and continued until a late hour, Last Thursday evening the people of Wil mette orgi d the Wilmette Literaty As- sociation, which they propose to carry on during the coming winter with both pleasure and profit. The first regular meeting will be held next Friday evening. A good program has been announced, and a successful time a No. twentieth e Monat’s 4th » Rothschild gave a very ninentin the shape of an elegant children’s party in_ honor of Miss Annie, Master Morton, and. Edwin Roths- chitd upon their return from the East. ‘There were 101 little folks present, and 145 invita- tions issued to their little friends. It waS a very elegant and enjoyable affair, ‘The Euterpe Musical and Literary Club met ‘Thursday evening: at. the residence of Thomas Goodinan, Esa., No. 460° Fulton street, and an exceedingly pleasant evening was spenlL joyable program was car- ried out. A fashionable West Side caterer furnished the refreshments, ‘The next meet- ing will be held on the evening of Nov. at the house of ‘Thomas Gaunt, No. 771 West Monroe-st. oe The opening reception of the Ashland Club wa eh at Buarnique’s West Side Acad- t Friday evening. Notwithstanding stormy weather the party was well at- tended. About fifty couples assembled and joyed the ing dancing to the elegant. muste furnished by Prof. Pound. ‘The first reception of the W. IL, K. Society will be held atthe Academy Hall, No. 25 i Nt Friday evening. a hes A. Stewart will cele- Anniversary of their vening, Noy. 14,. at their rant place. nt and enjoyable entertain- iven | ‘Thursday evening at Mr. Harvey ‘T. Weel 0. s street, under the auspices Clhab. “This club wa: ‘d by the clection of Mr. 1. “T. as President and - Love as Tr urer, and. has projec! series of socia first one being held as stated, shly successfulone, and called e jot only the members of the organ- ition and their wives, but a large number of invited Refreshments were served, were made perfectly ts Dancing to the inspir- rom Fitzgerald’s Apollo orchestra the program. Among those pres- fr. and Mrs. Frank Eastman, Mr. J. Howard, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Mrs. B.S. Hateh, Mr. and Mrs. J. 11. Wilbur, Mr, and Mrs. C. IL Schuleng- barger, Mr. and Mrs. George Standart, Mr. Mrs. A, Short, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey ‘T, S MM M C.N. Post, Mr. and Mrs. N.N. Nay, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Griswolil, Mr. and’ Mrs. George’ Parker, Miss Kittie Aiken, Miss Helen Hante s_Ilettie Robinson, Miss Laura Glenn, Mary Sis- son, Mrs. O. Lovell, Mrs, V. Barr, Mr. F. IL Raesehiaub, and Mr.~ J. Love. The next entertainment is to be given at the resi- dence ot Mrs. George G. Parker, No. 577 West Congress street, on the evening of Nov. 17. - : ‘The second soiréé of the Englewood Club took place last evening at the Normal Hall. Notwithstanding the inclemency of. the weather, the party was attended by a large concourse, and a pleasant time was had throughout the entire evening. Pound’s or- chestra furnished the music. ‘The first reception of the third series of the Mistletue Pleasure Club will take. place |X, Society at 4 venti, Nov. 10,- at. their hall, and Wood streets. ‘The recep- ssion will be by ‘Thursday re informal, aud adn invitation only, ss The first complimentary reception, by the employés of the American E: Company will take place next. Friday even- ing at Schrum’s 1. ul corner of Green and Washington streets. The Esthetic ‘Theatrical Club met urday evening at the residence of 3 Cohn. ‘The Brotherhood of Stationary Engineers will givea musieal and literary entertain ment Wednesday evening, Nov. 9, at “D7 Hall, corner of La Salle and. Adams streets. One of the prominent society events of the was the reception given by the W, IL Academy Hall Friday eve Fitggeralds A very | present, who at the nextag at SES given x SS it Sat- Julia Musi hope to have as nice a flime this. Aimong those present were the Mis Jennie Curtis, Hewes Orms! Mather Jor- dan, Brush, Pond, Lang, Miller, Le Petrie, Baveuf, and Ahrens, and the Messrs. David- son Esher, Champion, James, Smith, Del- peas Slt, Pryor, Barrett, I nd, Aambler, Me ‘Toy, Sturges, and numerous others. ung People’s Association of St. Paul's Uni st Church will have an en- tertainment at Bourniqte’s Hall,South Side, Thursday evening, the third enter ov. Li. stinment of the West, audience, rendered a number of Shakspeares np humorous seleetions, whieh were met with hearty applause, and she respond ausly to the encores. ‘The Swed! Quartet most well as the’ forth ag: audience. x: series will oeeur Fy and will in this ty evening, Nov. “18, readings by Alfred DP. sted by the Chicago Quartet. ‘The Prairie Queen Club gave their second reception at Sullivan's Daneing Academy Isst ‘Thursday evening and it, proved an en- joyable success, Phe Oakland Si Club gave a° party at ouse of Lewis Edwards, No. 3053 Lang- venue, ‘Thursday evening. 2 The Oakley-Mignonette Club’ will give a hard-time y at -Greenebauin’s Mall ‘Thanks: PERSONAL. Mrs. 1... Baldwin, of No. 24 Schiller street, left last week for a trip to San tonia, ‘Tex., and expects to return to St. Louis to spend the winte: Dr. Ena F, Gaslin has returned from her trip to Ohio. ; Walter Critchell, wife and child will spend the winter in Florida, where they haye gone in search of health. Mr. Richard Gerner, of Hoboken, N. J., ar- rived in this city: yesterday morning on his way lo New Mexi hes‘ ston, of Hingham, city Friday, and are visiting a denee of E. P. Hall, No. S207 avenue, Mr. W.S. Shafer, of the Tremont House wut, has left’ for Wisconsin and Minnesota it friends and relatives, iss n J. Holden left last week for Brooklyn, N. Y., where ‘she will spend the winter as the guest of Mr. and Mrs. A. IL Reynolds. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Moore and daughter, Stockton, 1, Mr. J. B. Stiekney, agent Minnesota & St. Paul Railroad, M: Wis., and wife, Mr. and Mi: Laneaster, N. were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Whitcomb, of No. 47 Seeley avenue, co. Jeston. and_ daughter, Miss Mass., arrived si- Michigan Mrs. Otho H. Orton, of Madison, V is ing her mother and’ sister, M and Miss Goodhue, No. 252 La Saile avenue. Mr. and Mrs, H. A. Hai have left their home at_ But ter, and will make their home at Nog. 2406 Wabash avenue. ee Mr: les W. Clingman, who has been visiting friends in Boston and vicinity the past four months, returned home Thursday morning. Mrs. A. N. Kellogg and her two daughters have returned after a year’s absence abroad, and will spend the winter in New York. Miss Annie Slocum Clingman returned from the East Wednesday. Most of her time was spent in Boston, Miss Luella Walkup, of Washington street, who has been in Europe fer many months, is now at home. Mr. Johns. Bi leaves Monday to to spend the winter. Mr. Thomas J. Stoddard. Secretary of the Board of West Park Commissioners, is pre- paring for a two weeks’ Eastern trip. W.K. Sullivan, of the Journal, who has just returned from Atlanta, is su‘fering from rheumatic-fever. =, J. Hi, Breslin and family, of the Gilsey House, New York, were at the Grand Pacific ast week, . Miss Bubee Smith is contemplating a pro- tracted European trip in the interest of vocal music. Mrs. Jones, from Omaha, a former_resi- dent of this city, is making a long visit as the guestof her friend, Mrs. Stapleton, of er, of University place, yew Tacoma, Wash. ‘T'y., No. 153 West Curtis. street. W. K. Rogers, private secretary to ex- President Hayes, Coiumbus, is at the Grand Pacilic. : Philetus Sawyer, United States Senator from Wisconsin, was at the Grand Pacific last week. Miss Schlegel, of Pittsburg, is the guest of Mrs. ‘Trowbridge, at_ No. 123 Loomis street. AW. L. Brainard, of Evanston, has moved with his family to the city and taken up his residence at No. 42 Ogden avenue. Mr. W. W, Hill left St. Louis last night for Sunday solace. Mr. and Mrs. John De Koven have returned from the East. . Miss M, E. Mathews, of Hamilton, Ontario, spending a_ few weeks with her friend, Miss\.Addie Marchout, of No. 271 Park venue. Mr. J. B. Noyes, of the Western Leather Manufacturing Company, accompanied by his daughter, is spending a few weeks in. New York. d ir. and Mrs, Robert D. P. Widner (née Simons) Will be at home hereafter at No. 448 West Washington street. Mr. James Pulling and sister, of Columbus, e visiting friends at Hyde Park. A. P. Willoughby has returned from iat se H. Leonard has returned from New J. Lyon leaves for New Orleans _ this evening, in conseauence of his mother’s death, which occurred suddenly in that city during the week. ,Afrs. Charles _L, Epps and daughter are visiting friends in New York and Baltimore. Dr. and Mrs. H. D. Garvin. of Warr avenue, left for Florida Tuesday, and will not return before Ma 8 Nellie 1. ha: Bowers, of 171 ‘Twenty- returned home from a three ast. third street, mnonths’ vis o ni style is that of a tiny bird about an inch long, made of fine, beautiful feathers, dyed crim- son and.green, formed of diamonds. new striped and wool. In dresses of monochrome color,the panel facings, camisole, pelerine, and cutis ate freequently made of these bright mate- rials, wood-moss are arranged as at the edge of the fan, and in the centre is set 3 dresses yokes made wholly of rich openwork | underneath which is set a lining of sur miatehing that of w! lions att neath this yoke which shows pki : the delicate lace. a handsome reception toilet recently worn with a rich gold clasp set with emeralds. ‘he crown of, the poke bonnet worn y this dress was covered with smooth tian-green feathers, and the brim of drawn satin was of the darkest green, with tace trhumings of canary-colored satin. the bonnet was. adorned with deep green ostrich tips and Isabella roses. made in this city for a noted very rich black gros-gra untrimmed, and all the fullness wi from the hips to the back of the train. where they. fell in heavy unbroken, folds. ribbon. ig the elbow, where they ended in double frills of Tuscan colored Spanish lace. Ilenry VIL. ruit of the same lace encircled the ueck of the dress, prop: fabrics, or dresses of light and airy material; but if the substance of the dress be of the rich- est, the lace should follow. in that mine. Ford, society. two second-h: switch to the } self-sacrificin our people by the heartstrings and causes thein to Nuod their cheeks with the tears of thankfulness and gratitude, milliner, are with cult such tast coffee-pots, Joseph Rodgers & Son: trimmed ha sashes in the back. Eight out of every ten of these dress: i or satin. or i this exceedingly fashionable material. ther of moire silk t composed in part of re att Pearl-gray sill stockings, either plain or delicately embroidered in’ fine pink flowers, are the rule’ of .the with Stephanie sandals of pl: fastened with tiny silver clas) hour. ‘They are worn in black satin, r earrings: Another tte- French eaprice ‘is to we le of real Brazilian: beetles. ‘The eyes of the bird are Scarfs, sashes, and revers are made of the i aided fabrics in silk and A magnificent opera cloak from Dusuzeau made of white moire antique, trinmed h white duchesse Jace and lined with crimson brocaded satin. Another sumptuous wrap is of white stamped velvet, the lea’ tinted a delicate green, trimmed with ostrich feather trimming,. and lined with quilted rose-colored surah. eS ‘The “ redingote John,” or the coachman’s redingote as it is otherwise called, isa very fashionable early fall wera it is _tailor- iment Course occurred on Fr made, and has acoachman’s cape of the same in th ion Park Congregatio material, with Jong c s, after the style tL appreciativ { a co; US Later on this zed: for. ‘one of fur or plush. nd sereens or other house orna- de of the large oval straw fans Where during the past summer, nd bits of rieze around Pretty h quents are xe bow of satin ribbon, ‘Two of these 5 tied together make a very pretty mantel fi ornament. Some of the novel and elegant house sof tinted surah have deep, pointed 0, ath h the dress is made. handsome Grecian robe of peach- as a yoke of cream white ith duchesse point medal- ch point, front and back. Under- is a lining of pale pink satin, nly through the imeshes of s of deep hunter’s green surah, s faced wi ry-colored sati: The faced to correspond, a dainty shoulder ‘cape fastened th, Vene- Outside A. handsonie but exceedingly plain dress ‘oralist was of. ‘The skirt was brought ‘The was made Princesse shape, and laced toa deep point where it was l sash of black watered ing sleeves only reached the bae A full Anelegant oval -opera fan has a back- ground of cameo-tinted satin, with a border- ing of pearl-wrought Spanish lace about. fiye inehes dee; painted a elus: pule-pink E; perched a pi On the other side a gloomy owl is gazing out solemnly from the latticeed window of a ruined tower. bordered with amber beads, In the eentre on one side is 3 nd two yptian lilies, upon which are r of brilliant humming-birds. another fan of black satin, painted in -rod; and a third round e-satin has a bordering of point ‘lace, and in the centre is a. smiling Cupid carrying asnow-white bit nest built in the heart of a rosepush. toa golden SOCIETY TOPICS. A woman in dressing herself for an even- ing festivity should remember that, from her earrings to her fan, all must suggest and convey the idea of lu It was at the Music-Hall, Cincinnati, not long since that a lady remarked to a visiting friend, after a solo on the big organ: ‘That's all very well; but you just wait till they put on the vox populi.” The uniform courtesy and gentlemanly de- portment of the instructors at the Roller Skating Rink, combined with the discretion and sound judgment of Mr. Ferguson, the proprietor, makes it pleasant- for“ pater fam- ilias to bring their daughters to this satest and best amusement resort for society young ‘The morning session from 1 on day exclusively for ladies. Cor- UN AVENUE. and Congress street. All the very pretty imitation laces are ap- jate for cheap sitks, poplins, summer Some beautiful French hats, together with many choice millinery novelties, will be shown on Monday, and +4 Madison strei ov. 7, at Hagedon’s, 42 { Brown, ‘‘there’s a fortune “I know,” said Smith; “I’ve put my. fort- une in it.” Order wedding invitations from Dunwell & loners, 50 Madison street. A Chicago woman sent a Saratoga wave, frizzes, smd an old jute hisan sufferers. It is such kindness as this that seizes The waiting-rooms of Ballenberg, our man rowded witit customers. Ladies ted tastes, and means to gratify » Are suye to consuit this exq signer and importer of London and Pari “novelties.” In the dresses. brought from Worth’s by inddistes who remained late in Paris in order tu get the newest styles the skirts are far nore bouffant than those brought. early in the autumn, ‘The very best new _‘iInb” ‘range, Vienna ) utlery, danelegant line brass fireirons at Dil 51 State street. Was not used to -umbrel- came into general use at about the time of our Ruyojution, and considered them but effeinin he said, t one over him te tings.“ Stand aside, man,”? 7, to & man-servant who. held in not made of sugar?” in designs of ladies fine a holesale, 109 Haynes lead retail 3 braneh, 115 s addressed by a gentle- A little child LATEST NEW YORK MODES, man the othe How old are you, my New York Evening Post, dear?” he asked.” * Old! said the ehild, in- The big sunflower still holds its own in the | dignantly; “Lm not old atall. I’m quite esthetic world of fashion. Frost grasses adorn some of the latest im- ported bébé botinets. ‘The camisard, or French refugee cloak, is considered very st; Muffs of velvet and lace will be much in vogue this winter. Feather head-tresses are are adopted by fashionable matrons, Bridemaids wear white Gelder roses and small tulle vei linmense white satin bows are worn at the belt with white evening dresses. Large Alsatian bows of moire silk are worn upon the head both by young and elder- ly ladies, the latter choosing black alone. _ Red plush bonnets adorned with flaming red feathers, held by large, old-fashioned paste bucklers, are the choice of afew ec- centric ladies, Jteal silver and also fine steel buttons are displayed, cut in facets which sparkle like diamonds and look exceedingly rich upon street jackets of embossed velvet. Coronet wreaths of pure white or jeay-col- ored flowers will be very fashionably worn with full evening toilets, with the Nair ar- ranged a la Josephine. Gloves, no matter how long, that button up the armare no longer considered in best style. Two or three buttons at the wrist only are allowable. ‘The remainder of the glove i lta: solid piece fitting loosely over the “un. ‘The dancing portion. of society delighted at the number of superb imported toilets made short. ‘They are, asa general , thing, very much trimmed with lace, are all very ‘pouffant about the hips, and most of them have Louis XIV. bodices with delicate- | ly shirred plastrons, terminating in a sharp voint in front; elbow sleeves and immense are again new racy in style, interesti ing in delineation of chara enue, near ‘Twenty pered in the i W Jatest importations, wit u ic sewed on instead of being woven in the fabric. rush that generally oceurs just before the holidays, al IL. and down to ited by J. A. Colby & Co., 217 and 219 State-st. talking-nrachin the Eastern coast are shaking their fingers at him and telling him they. will brook no rival. |, He is treading on dangerous ground. £ ; The young ladies at I. B. Bryant's Chicago Business College haveno difficulty in getting situations as soon as ready. isan amusing story, “We Von Arlden: in, and charin- p te! One of the finest nouses on Calumet. av- econd, just been pa- t artistic style by D. 'T. Valker, 2129 Wabash avenue. Embossed costumes are shown: among the th the tigures inreliet. Take your. chilaren now and avoid the of the photographic studio ith, 206 North Clark street. vaguely adds: it on the stove and stir constantly. ts if any one could sit on x stove with-, stirring constantly! + Styles of Louis XVI. Charles L., Henry 1 in furniture exhib- The new Mother Ilubbard wrappers for ladies are most comfortable garments when made of soft, sleazy tlinnels, ‘and are very dressy: when camel’s-hair cloth satin is used. or surah Mme. Mon, Manicure, beautifies finger- nails. 19l Wabash avenue. Hours 1 to 5 p.m. A little reading, a-little attention to the study of costume (a beautiful study, by the way), would soon teach a young womuan to avoid the incongrui In dress. Something entirely new in coal-vases, brass fire-sets, and Radiant Home parlor heaters at ‘Harbeson & Judd’s, 88 North Clark street. It is rumored that tison is inventing a and ¢: ited women all over “ Eliteg? cabinet photos, elegant ‘in finish, 33 per dozen, at J. K. Stevens’, 103 Dearborn. Contrasts of color are very attractive in Worth trims very dark blue satin with brown plush very effeetively, or he makes. a-suit of green velvet with brown fur beaver or other tur trhnming.* Ralph,the ladies’ popular bootmaker,makes every style in boots and shoes. 125 State. The Boston franseript does. not believe that this world was made insix days. it has. taken over 250 years to build Boston alone. ‘Those who appreciate artistic furniture in ancient and modern designs visit Wirts & Scholle’s, 22 Wabash avenue, and select it. Bret Warte’s hair is said to be turning white. Bret has ‘been workine too hard, For four years he has drawn his salary as United Siates Consul at Glasgow without assistance. For highly-tinished, fine, artistic photo- graphs go to Gehrig’s, 337 West Madison-st. ise Jour dog, sir, is unbearable, He howls allnight.” Male lodger—“ Indeed! Well, he might do worse than that; he might play the piano all day?” New designs for cloaks at Wyant’sPattern Rooms, State street. Ladies’ ments, cut, basted, and guaranteed to fit. "3% ‘The newest basques have a Watteau pleat in the back, instead of the two double box pleats, which are still more used than any other arrangement though they are no longer new. Paragon ranges, Seavey’s Pallas furnaces, * Ilecla parlor stoves. ‘Seavey & Co., 49 Sta Nothing like.an honest quill, A St. Lou’ vaper starts an editorial with: ‘Our Ances- tors, the Baboons of Africa,” etc. Don’t you ever get lonesuine to see the old folks? Harkins, the custom shoemaker, 152 Dear- born, puts rubber soles on any shoes. Riehmond’s double and single oven ranges and fireplace heaters. Bangs’, 47 State-st. A fashion article says the plaius are more pronounced this year than last. We didn’t fiad anybody last: year who couldn’t pro- nounce plaid. Please explain. Darling hoods (pat’d), zephyrs, new stamp- ing designs, very line. Mrs. Hodge, 15t22d-st. An the voyage of lifeevery man is provided with askuli with which to paddle his own canoe. Don’t buy a-range or furnace before you call at Hatch & Breeze’s, 50 State street. Re ster has a-elass of thirteen young jadi jo are taking lessons ‘on- the violin. | They want to be sure of a bow. i ‘The celebrated Brown furnace at Brown’s, 2106 Wabash avenue, » an artist nas started West to paint the Rocky Mountains. It is a big job, and will take a great ¢ of paint. Coal-vases, fire-irons, brass. and Japanese tea-kettles, French ranges, at J. D. Bangs’, State and Van Buren streets. A cynical old bachelor says it is called courtship because it is so often followed by shipwreck, if wanting “awful nobby” and exclusive designs in velvet neckwear, or tine under- wear at bargains, try Cone, 1448 Dearborn— you'll get thein. . ‘To tell some men not to associate with bad j company is tantamount to saying that they | must get rid of themselves. Chiropodist and Manicure, 191 Wabash avenue. ‘The dramatic ‘critic of the New Haven Register does not like “Hamlet? as now put upon the stage, ana suggests that an acro- batic song and dance be added to give life to to the character, Women’s hats threaten to be bigger than ever this winter. They will. have to take thei off at the tneatre, or peovle will cease to go, Those opposed to the theatre, there- fore, will advocate the big hat. Charming evening dresses are constantly being sent out by Mrs. Tucker, 170 State street. ; UNANSWERED, For The Chicago Tribune. AteveT threw. my casement wide, <ind louked up into the sad, gray sky, “And my soul seat forth a longing ery For the peace in steep that day had demed. 1 AH the long night the wind was low, All the long night fast fell tne rain, . And, in my creams, o'er my heart and brain Hung a nameless shadow of bitter wo. When Morn came again from ber resting-place On her couct of mist in the Fustern se: Yo the mournful sound ot dripping leav Tawoke from my slumber with tears on my face. Letu V. Winns. —————— Bob Toombs. Gen. Bob Toombs, the most noted of the smail nuinber of *‘unreconstructed Kebels.” in the South, resides in the- little agricultural town of Washington, but spends a considerable portion of his time at the Kimball House, in Atlanta, which, not long ago, came into bis possession: Recently a movement was on foot looking to the erection of a hotel in Washington, and a committee calied upon Gen. Toombs tor a sud- scription. “What the —- do you wantofa hotel in Washington?” roared Toombs. “Every respectable persoa who comes to town putz up with Bob Toumbs, and is welcome; and every disreputable person leaves town because he can- not putup anywhere.” The General was uot very wide of the truth, and, upon consideration, the comunttee decided ts abandon the project. 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