, 1875-12-19
The Weekly Record Of Hts
Festivities.
Preparing for New Years.
Shall the Ladies Do
the Calling
Weddings in Chicago and Its Sub
urbs---Ttc Marriages Of
the Future.
Summary Of the Doings Of the Clubs
Receptions and Parties. :
Our Country Cousins.

Our Country Cousins.
RECEPTIONS AND PARTIES.
NEW 1E4n's DAY.
inst about this time the subject Of first I'M
rortauoe in the mind Of the society lady 's
whether or no. to receive calls on the day which
usaefs in the new year. The custom has all tno
eacredness attached to it by age, aud there are
naturally but few who dare or care to tsansefess
it. There are many circumstances connected
With New Years calling which are very pleasur-
able, and leave lasting Impressions OF dehehf-
To throw open ones doors and rcce1ve aoqua1n-
tauces On footing Of jocund familiarity. such
ss is not known in any Of the formal gath
erings Of society 1t any other time,
ia certain1y a relief to Ill parties
that cannot fail to be gratifying. However, as
ia well known, there arc tho1ns even to this
rose OF pleaeure. Ladies' who once begin to re-
oeivc have no escape from the continuance OF the
custom, and if the doors are opened on the
rornine Of New Years, they can scarcely be
clossd Nth good taste until evening, and the
long period Of reception becomes extremely mo.
uotonous and fstigulDg. It ls prooaole tnat
there will be large amount ct calling this yeAr,
although, Of course, it will be inauensed BY the
weather.
Here is what young lady correspondent has
to say about Leap Year calls:
70 shx Edtor Of rne Chicago 1Fibxne.
CmnAeo, Dec. A.-Plsaso excrse as, but would
Efn to say ! few words In regard TO cal!ing On Leap
Year, In speaking to sereral young 1adies On no
spb1cet f the lades calling tho gentlemen On Leap
h.ve met quite nunoer who s.ia dt thsy T9ad
think for chAngo that It would Be good idea for
hem do the calling this year and to 1na1e It Rsa-
nj thing. should Nks to hear from some Of the
TounR ladies' through THE TRIBUNE, {or, If only few
htand to call won't do for the genternen to stay
= home but i RoodJ number Of adia VII .ss send
vhsthsr they ars to receive Of call Hoping to
HArTH DAR1INoruS.
Ladies' who intend to receive On New Years
Dav arc requested to eend their names and ad-
dresses to lee TRmuSE ~ early as possible for
publication. This printed List has been found
10 be Of great convenience in former ye1rs.
In connection with this subject it may be snen-
toned that unique and valuable book, styled
the Chicago Society Directory, has just been L.
soed by Ensign 4 Mcclure. Of the Auidnoe:
This is intended to Be cPmplete visiting and
names aud addresses of over 5000 ladies', in-
rIudipR, 30 far a. could be obtained. all who
claim any social rank. The book will be found
Of great service to New Years Callers
11TERARx AND Anr CIRCLE.
The third meeting of the Literary and Art
C1cle Of the First Baptist Church uas held
Thursday evening in the parloIs Of the church.
The musical section OF tho Society furnished the
entertainment aud gare the following excellent
Miss 2IS.i 8otao Evsl.s s liz. and NE. Cole, Mr.
Bade1; piano duet, Mrs " E. Smith and Miss
Eye1ta; song, ''Ring, Sweet Bird, Miss Kate
Detrick; recitation humorous), The Lost
Heir," Miss josie Bareue; trio. 'FloNer Great
Cole; duet from Lucia di Lamme1moor, Mrs.
Parker and Mrs. Lau1in Turner; piano solo, Mrs.
". 4. Smith song, WAIT Till Put On Ny
Bonnet" Mrs. F. Blake; recitation (humorous),
"Peacefnl slumbering on the oceau," Mrs. Cole,
Mrn. Blake. and Messrs. Cole and Baker.
The audience was very largo notwithstandins
the cold. and decidedly zppreciatise: rs num-
ber OF The songs we're warmly encored-
Undoubtedly the fact that the regular sooiablo
met the eame time, so TINT both gatherings wete
joined in one, contributed to make the number
larger than it would otherwise have been, but
the entertainment Was of character sufficient
to att1scs attention Of ITSELF being much above
m ordinary musical amateur entertainment.
The next meeting will be ha!d Thursday even
ing. Jan. s, 1885, under tue leadership Of the
Literary section. Prof. Matthews will deliver
m essay entitled ''Tbonnas Ds QuiDcsy," aud
there will also be 1ecitstlons and music.
RECEPTION.
4 brilliant reception MAS given BY Gen. and
Mre. Il Merritt last Thursday evening Ut the
Palmer House. The beautiful Egyptian parlor
was spread with canvas for the dancers. Par
lor " ii - served as a card-room. and the hand
some green bridal chamber Taa tranefol med in-
to an elegant reception pArior. The dnng-roon
F.rlor mas arranged for the supper. Aad thanks
to the skil:ful management Of Mr. George c.
Farnsworth, and the comnodious and elegant
roouB at hie command. tho arrangements we're
~ perfect as the most fastidious could desire.
TIE ALDEE.
The "Aldine, dramatic and 1iter10y society,
recently organized in the vicinity OF Aldine
square, gave their secod e1tertsinm ent Thurs
day evening at 242 Lake avenue. The pro-
Rramme consisted Of music, an original paper.
and farce. L large number Of friends were
present, and everything passed OF pleasantly.
CHARITY BALL.
The annual charity ball Of the Illinois st. An
dreme Society will take place On the 18th OF jan
uarr, "Old New Years Day." at the Palmer
House. The COMMITTEES OF Arrangements arc
doing everything in their power to make this
truly benevolent undertaking, IS heretofore, q
perfect SUCCESS. Mr. Palmer has libe rally placed
at the disposal OF the Cotnmittee the entire first
floor of bis magnificent hotel for the use of the
guests, including his immense dancing-hau, the
floor OF which will be covered with linen canvaa
for dancing, which, with the supper-rooms ad-
joining, suites Of parlors and halls, will accom-
modate the large number OF expected guests,
aud with his unequaled facilities he promise to
make it tie finest entertainment ever given IN
the Northwest.
PAnIoR coxcEET.
4 very successful parlor concert wsa given last
Wednesday evening, under the direction Of Sr.
A. J. Crossword, at the residence Of Mr. Adam
Smith, No. $40 Michigan avenue, in aid OF the
Ladies' Furnishing Fund OF the First Baptist
Church, from which that worthy object must
have derived substantial benefit, The director,
Mr. C1eswold- was most effectively assisted by
Miss Irene Hauck, soprano (etudied under Mrs.
Magnusson Jewett;) Miss Nettie Everts. 60
prnno Miss Lottie n, C1uikshank, contralto
Miss Fannie B. Parsons, pinniss; Mr. N, Ledo-
ehowaki, pianist; Mr. Charles Sweet pianist
Mr- Pie1son D. Smith, tenor; ME. Ca1le Nirta-
ehotick, baritone.
The Unity Church eoeiable last Friday evening
1t the residence OF Mr. T. F. Withrow, No. SIT
North Dearborn street, Was very pleasant and
enjoyable affair.
large and brilliant party vss given ut the
rssldence Of Mr.. Hugh Adams, 118 Pine street,
Friday evening.
4 6-o'eiock dinne1-pa1ty WAS given by Mrs.
Charles 7. Kellogg ather residence 652 3iichigau
AYenQe, last Monday Ahout dftr conn1ea mar.