, 1876-02-13

may Do an ol6anlzatiou 4oE oas"oooA e~'o
ties.
The "leap-year party" which took place
Thnrsdxv evening was undoubtedly tue mos1
successful, brilliant. and thoroughly enlo'auie
entertainment that has yet occurred nhaer ~
auspices Of the Social Club The ladies' ca1le4
mt their palt OF the programme faithfully and
the completeness and perfection Of all tue ar
raugcmonts conclusively and sat'sfactofily at'
tests their ability Us managers Of social cntc1-
tainments. Tho hall was tastefu!iy deeoth!ed'
Pounds music Was even better tnan usual.
the ladies' we're very a.tenTe m ' h very
much pleased with everything: There was oniy
nnn drawhack. II the ladies had known that
ponu!ar vonug gentleman Of Racine had recels-
ed uearIy dozen invitations to similar party
in that city the previous night, there ls no
noubt that Evanston could now ahoW gentle
man rejoicing in IT least twenty invi1aslons, but
the gentlemen were too timiu 10 suggest the ad-
yieabiIity of such action. and 1onco Evanston
must yiold the palm to Racine in this ONO par
ticular.
Il; Wicker. Islehart, Parkhurst Winnie, Dewey,
Lord, Haven, Wheeler, Wilcox. Gilbert. MUIR,
Keeuey. Junkiu, Warren; Misses Phillips, Hurd,
Helen Williams, Eaator, Arlack. lglehart, Burke,
Lake, Randolph. Mead, Whito B'ckford, King,
aud many others, there having beon about loo
dancers on the floor most OF the time. The dis
nlay OF toilets was unusually fino, and every
thing seemed to conspite to render this the
crowning event Of the Beason. a farco Will 10
given st the rooms Of tie Club Thursday aven-
The II. F. Society convened at the residence
OF AIr. Wells Lake Friday evening. with good
attendance. The evening waa prohtabT spent
in conversation, acting and guessing cha1aaoa,
and other diversions, with some dancing. Extra
preparations for an enjoyable time at the next
meeting are making. .-.,.
There were several informal private parties IN
the village Wednesday evening.
The Eclectic Club will meet at tho residence OF
tue Hou. J. D. Easter tomorrow evening. The
musical entertainment in preparation bus been
postponed for week.
Tho meeting Of the Athen1eun, ct the Woman's
College Thn1eday evening vas woll attended by
representatives of the Shaksperean element.
Among the citiZeus and students. Prof. Fisk
gave ap interesting exposition of tho character
Of King Lear. The subsequent de0ate was par
ticipated in by Messrs. Matthew, Taylor, Pear
eop, and others, aud excellent music was pro-
yided b. Mrs Shrader, Misses Perry and Scott,
and Mess1s. alcrWia and Ayars. An ENJOYABLE
eociable followed the formal proceedings OF the
meeting.
ACsr1T.
Last week has been CAV one. Numerous par
ties and social gatherings have mado the evell-
iuss merry aud young hearts happy. The frat =,
Of these was q 1eap-year party given By Mrs l.
d. at nS hse To
Miss Ella Hushes, Miss 5l,npie Winter
singer, AIisa Hattie Garfield, M:ss Fan
ME Church.. Miss Grace Hunting
ton, Miss Gertie n1essick, Miss 1rane Warner,
Sherwood, B. Bnrkor, z. haaser, D: nesa. Z.
Hansted, J. Hess, T.. Emerson, F. Bamen, T.
Wood, and G. B. Elliott. On the same evening
(Tuesday) the Literary Society met in the High
School room.
Thursday evening there were two pleasant
gatherings,-one q party given by 3liss Abel
Bursneu; the other dime entertainment, con-
sBting Of sableaux and charaaes. interspessed
'rith music in tho parlors Of the alethodss
Episcopal Church. -.--
Tl1e Entre Nous Club uas entertained Friday
evening At tho residence Of Mr.. Hess. This Was
the eocond meeting Of the Club, and Was in ell
respects an enjoyable affair. 4 canvas covering
was spread OYER the carpets Of the spacious par
lors, md music and dancing were the order OF
the hour. The beautiful repast provided by
the host and hostess added not q
little to the pleasure OF the evening"
The names Of the members OF the club, together
with invited guests, arc Miss u. E. Steayens,
Chicago; Miss i11llett, Miss Hastreiter, Ridge
iand 1lies Addio Miner, Chicago; Msss L,bbte
Lyle Chicago; Miss Emma Hastings i5 Riyet- isI
Mias Edith Hasgard, Miss Ella Hughes.
stiss Florence Emerson, Miss MARY Hitchcock,
Miss u. 6. Deardsley, Miss saeia Hess Miss
Nettie Poole. Miss Lucy Hess. Miss Grace Hess,
e;7ss T. s9vg9s H %sn3s2 che9$G $ + Ee ESexens
Owen, Sam Hughes, 4. F. Kidder, J. NJ Camp
bell. Heury Hastings, Charles Hiakston. e. l..
Siblcy, G. B. Elliott, ". Sherwood. ". H. Jor-
dan, 4. Sherwood. D. Hess F. baasets' and j.
Hess.
Another club. consisting principally of married
people. has been formed, and will bo kuoTn as
the Austin Club, The first meeting vas held
Friday night at the residence Of Mr. 8. P War
ner. Those present we're Mr. and Mrs: Murr5,
Mr: and Mrs. Mccarthy, ar: and nd Mrs. Wallace
Mrs. Crafts Of Ohio, Mr. and Mrs.-31les Craft,
Ng and Mrs. Snow, Mr, and MrH, Hood, AIR. aud
Mrs. Reeso. Mr.. md Mrs. Garfield, hr. and Mrs
Whitehead, Mr.. and Mrs. BasHett, Dr.. and Mrs.
Band. Mrs Chisen, Mrs. Rice. Mrs. crumpton,
Miss Irene Warner, Miss Eva Watuerr Mies Cos,
Mr. Hicks, Mr.. Russell, and Mr. Sisenden.
LAKE.
Tho past week has been week Of social
enjoyment, parties being1,e1d night after night
Among the most noteworthy was the leap-year
party given in the Town-Hall by the ladies re-
siding in and arouud the Stock-Yards, Friday
evening. The entire party was Under tue man-
agement of the ladies, they sending ont the ir-
vitations and selecting their own partners. The
party Dispersed at late hour. we'll satisfied With
leap-year and leap-year gatherings.
The Stock Yards Social Club gave their second
soiroe in the Town-Hall Tuesday evening. The
as.cmblage WAS very large and select, and
thoroughly enjoyed the evenings entertainment.
a number OF the gentlemen residing in the
Transit House gave party in the Town-Hal1
Thursday evening. The music was good and
tie dancing ditto.
The Ladies' Association Of the Evangel Bap-
tist Church at the car-shops had their regular
sociabe Thursday evening IN tho church paror.
several choice vocal selections. A society paper
bv Niaa MoClarv seryed To cnfiYen the hours