, 1874-12-27


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the lntr1cacies OF tho 's German which wer
| gracefully followed bT the Others
Tne Art Reception OF tho Chicago Academy O.
Deslgn, Tuesday evening. from social point o.
! view, was quite an elegant affair. Tho elite O.
Chicago manifested themselves upon the oc &C.
easlon, criticised the pictures with more or les'
knowledge Of their merits.-less perhaps rathej
than moro; "how aweet!" being the most
general expression OF admiration among tux
ing remark OF the gentlemen present. Then
they-the ladies' Of coursalooked q. one another's
bonnets and dresees, and moro show sHeots II
followed, With IN lnfrequent s.such 4
do"dy:' and then followed smiles and anger.
touehlnes' small talk and congratula-
tlons. IN occasional glance ut the pictures
tash Of enthusiasm regarding some artist
personally friend, q subsiding into small tall
AGAIN, weary yaHn hidden BY daiDtily- -elored
fingers last look around, . call for the car
rage rage ana home: Ihe reception was over, every
body VAS pleased. the ladies lad looked at oaca
others clothes, with an occasional glance at tue
pictures, the gentlemen had discussed business
ano politics. with also an occasional glance at
the pictures, the young people had enioyed a
little innocent public filtration, with moro
giances into each othors Dyes than at the bic
tures, while few had studiouslv gono around
tue room catalogue in hand. and been business
like and attentive. Tho Art Reception may
therefore Dc conaideted az social success-
rfldRy evening Mr. and Mrs. Aver OF No. 957
North Superior street, were duly astonished by
masqneradlng ',suEprse " party. They came
with friendly and merry intent. as Ctarian,as
1nummers perhaps, but accompanied by delight
ful music It Was pleasant finale to the Christ
Mrs, SDruapce's narty Wednesfsv nvan;nrr M
very dcigLtfui one. heinz C;re, IL, i,n,,,r -
Hiss Spruance's birthday About 500 iuyjta-
tons were issued, and large assemblage OF
delightful people WAS the result. KiuHley did
ffSn}3 tn *t,1e
matter Of conrscS Wrs Snrn.ncs ~ !. r.Ia,. ~aa
for her successful parties, and this on|v rdls
another to the list. 0'
1hero wa a children's partv rivcn ,t tho ras,-
ron streets. Iuesdny eyenins. This w.s o o1e ~
the most delightful parties given to the u.tle
folks this season. The sumner vaa nnvel in ;i,ao
and each little guest received. ia connection
with it, some present. 4 portion Of thesa were
dainty articles Of jewejry hidden away ia The
cakes that were profueelv adorned With co1o~cd
almonds and various pleasing devices to nttrnct
the eye. The creams we!o all made IN the form
Of animals, while one cake had a largo renresen
tation of . anow man upoa its smp1e surface
Wright waR the caterer, aud succeeded ad1nira-
bly, III getting up an unique aud ornamental sun
per for the littIa ones. About 1cO children Tero
present, and Us many were adorned with tho
treasures hidden away in large bonf,ons. tte
tccnc Was very picturesque one
Mrs Eastman gave II very xelect entertainment
last evening.
4 surprise party was giren to Miss Rachel
Jackson last evening ut her residence. No. 4S7
Michigan avenue. TIE Committee vera 1{e.ars
s. Eoaeaveig, Hvman jackson, and sam Wit
konvky, and Misses Zeiia Neison Cerrio Wit
kousay. Ester Jackson, and Dorzh Stern. It
was 7ery pleasant SURPRISE, and was followed
by hop at the PickwicK Club rooms later in the
There WAS musical and dancing party given
~ LIE 1es1aenee OF nF. Iht!o IL OTIS NO. 369
T.. ,l;ao.-t ~ lues1ns evening; u was real
ial;ohtfn1 eren;nv,s on+artn;,n,o,, ,rss ,,sa aaa
suit.
Tbs musical programme Was as follows:
l. Quartette-' Wood Ninrtrela "..., Men.eIs.ohn