, 1876-11-26

give sociable at the residence Of Mrs: J. J
Young, Wentworth avenue, near Pavilion Park
| way, week from next Thursday.
| EVANSTON.
| The Social Club indulged in one OF its fort
nightly sociablcs Thursday evening. The at
tendance was good, and dancing was maintained
| with spirit till midnight. The entertainment
this week will consist Of s1ight-of-hand perform
I ances and wonderful feats Of magic BY s'Signol
Dlitz, Jr:," assisted by Mr.. Carve D. Possum
| The children Of the members are specially in
vited to attend.
The Eclectic Club met at the residence Of the
| Hon. J. Il. kedzie last week, and will be enter
| tanned tomorrow evening by Mr.. and Mrs.
Ambrose Foster.
Much regret is expressed at the change which
makes it necessary for Bishop Harris to take uI
| his Episcopal residence in New York.
Mrs. 8: B: Raymond has returned from brict
| visit to Springfield.
Mr. and Mrs. Putnam have gone to Columbus,
O., to spend Thanksgiving:
| Misses Hattie and Ida Webster, of Chicago,
! spent d few days in Evanston lust week.
LAKE FOREST.
Mrs. Sawyer gave very elaborate lunch
party Wednesday for her sister, Mrs. Harvey,
who is to be married On Monday next to DR..
Chester, of Buffalo, N. Y. Nearly all the ladies
in town were present and heartily congratu-
lated the bride-elect. Mrs. Haryey's
future bone will be Buffalo. and her hosts of
friends here feel very badly about her leaving,
as she has been not only good friend but fore
most in good works.
Thursday the Rev. Mr.. Nichols, Mr. McLaren,
Mr.. Merrill and Mr.. French, of Milwaukee, vis-
tied the various educational institutions with
which they expressed themselves rs greatly
izcd the great Importance Of having grand
university here in the Northwest, Ill the minis
ters and laymen would do much more than they
have done to help it along.
Although the church here is still without
pastor, there is great revival under the leader
ship Of Messrs. Farwcll and Holt.
The young ladies Of the Seminary will give IN
entertainment next Friday evening, consisting Of
play, music, etc.
One Of the most delightful affairs that has oe-
CURED for some time was the paper-muslin sur
prise party given last Tuesday evening to Miss
Mamie Westcricld, one of the popular young
ladies Of Wilmettc. Although the weather was
stormy, there was goodly number in attend
ance, Dancing formed one Of the pleasant
q late hour. The costumes evinccd good taste.
Eiss Lees and Miss Gelney's were especially
noteworthy. The costume Of Mr.: Birch did
Justice to the fashion OF 1T6. Among
Miss Kiss Hattie % Brooks rs5s is Kiss s A1lis shantz %
Miss Lizzie Russell, Miss Hattie Latham, Miss
Lena Russell, Miss Mary Shepard, Miss Ella
Russell, Miss Katie Todd, Miss Mary Mahoney,
Miss Carrie Brown, Miss Annie Mahoncy, Miss
Sally Ward, Miss Mary Lee. Miss Adams, Mr..
field, Mr.. and Mrs: Charles Mitchell, and Mcssrs.
Walters, Ward. Brooks, Birch, CorIcss, 4.
Spe.k, Il. Mcdaniel, Sherman, J. Speck, Ged-
neg, Latham, Batten, Kline, A. Jacox, Msner,
Miss Lizzie Russell has gone to spend some
time in the city. Mrs. n. Hall is spending
few days with friends in Rochelle.
OAKLAND.
Wednesday evening, ut the Odd-Fellows' Hall,
No. 800 Cottage Grove avenue, took place one
Of the pleasantest social gatherings Of the sea-
sou. The Home Like Club dcspises kid gloves,
dislikas party dresses, and has an aversion to
heavy expenses. 1t delights jolly crowd, it
likes select gathering, and it enjoys dancing.
All OF these kindly subjects the Club had at its
gathering, at which about fifty couples were
present, who danced until 12 o'clock, when, ac-
cording to the lome-like principles, it stopped.
The sociable Of the Methodist church was held
at the church on Langley avenue, corner Of Thir
ty-ninth street, Thursday evening"
Mrs. Tisdale will give Il reading at the Ellis
Avenue Music Hall tomorrow evening for the
benefit Of the temperance coffee-house on
Cotta9e Grove avenue, near Thirty-ninth street.
DRAMA.
The "Just for Fun" Dramatic Club gave the
romantic drama OF "Among the Breakers" at
tue Ellis Avenue Music Hall Thursday and Fri
day NIGHTS. The drama proved success as
play, all the parts beingwell taken by the young
lutleS anu gentlemen VINO tnullge in amateur |
thcatricals just for fun. The cast was as fol- |
lows: David 4nMrray VIII Vrceland; Larry De-
zine, ". D. Clingman; Hon. Bruce Hunter,
c. Fl. Ward; Clarence Hunter, II. c. Gllett;
Peter Paragraph, c. Oyernan; Scud, F. II.
Frear; Minnie Daze, Miss Minnie Stitt; Bessie |
,Shdrbright, Miss Jennie Coolbaugh; lfotter ca
rey, Miss Mamie Wheeler; Biddy Bean, Miss
After the drama the floors were cleared and |
the audience and actors united in the dance,
HIGHLAND PARK.
A pleasant surprise party Was rendered to Mr. |
Arthur Banks Thursday evening by large NUM-
Der OF his young friends. Among those present |
we're the Misses Baker, Miss Bell Mackie,. Agnes
Leslie, Fanny Boyington, Mary Middleton, Fan
ly Streetcr, Messrs. Banks, Greene, Mcdonald,
Curtis, Ruscol, McDonongh, and others.
Master Garlic c. Curtss left Highland Park
Friday evening for the southern part Of the
State, where he will in the future engage in
business and make his home.
Frank d. Plummer, another notable in the |
same circle, has arrived home from Oberlin Col
eye on short vacation.
LAKE VIEW.
The next entertainment given by the Eureka !
Club will be q domino party, and will be held in |
he Town-Hall Wednesday evening. Dancing
viii commence at S o'clock sharp, As the party
'ill come of OH Thanksgiving EVE, an unusual
y large attendance Of visitors Is expected.