, 1876-03-12
DYING AWAY,
The Few Clubs Which Still Resist the
Influences of the Season.
Centennial Masquerade Party".-Frcpar-
jng for the Summer.

Long nights mud WlntTJ weather have hlreadg
taken leave Of this neighborhood. though
the latter las manifested as much reluctance to
depart as did the lamented Charlotte Cushman
in leaving the stage. Even now there are occa-
eionai atmospheric symptoms which indicate that
the spirit OF winter still horers tear tue scene
Of lts past trirmphs. Perhaps to the society
goor there is pacular accent OF sadness in the
sghing OF the March wind through the 1eatless
bougha Of tho avenue elms, sounding in his ears
like lament over the departed glor1es aud
gsyeties Of the social Season. Perhaps not. In
fact it is scarcely probable, since tho
season WAS not SO exceedingly brilliant
aa to call forth deeply heartfelt
regrets. Besides there arc other onjoyrnonts
that one can look forward to,-lawn parties, out
doorrecreations, seaside sojouruings, ct al.,-anl
there is really nothing moro pleasant than antci-
patton OF pleasure.
Casting tho horoscope for the summer 1t eau
easily ia prophesied that thero are very many
society people who will be danied, for soma
reason OF other. tic browning bliss OF an Eastern
tour and qusff at Saratoga or drip at Newport.
a thousand things may happen to prevent the
longed-for hegira. The ones who are thus CON-
pelled to stay ut home will find dullness and
cnnui hunting them unbearably. unless they
aro blessed With contented minds and IN interest
in mattors outside Of the fashionable sphere.
It has been suggested that the woe-begone con-
dition OF the atay-at-houa remnant OF society
may be alleviated, it measures arc taken in
time, and il there is q proper unanlmity Of feel
ing on the part OF the sufferers Tho idea Inns
been broached to establish series Of select out
door concerts ut some favorable point in the
southern portion OF the city, which should be
supported by subscription. and membership ID
which should be limited. # Hand would take
bold Of the scheme. it would no doubt provo
popular and successful
The week has been unproductivo Of affairs Of
general interest Cluh-parties haye been plenti-
full but ittlo else has happened worth chron-
icling,
CENTENNIAL CARNIVAL.
Probably the most unique affair OF the season
will be tho masquerade ball which ia advertised
to come OIL tomorrow evening at Mccormick
Hail. There arc numerous young men about
town who have ideas OF their own on tho sub
ject Of balls. aud some OF them have gotten to-
gether nnd determined to show the public what
eau be dono in that iue. The result cannot fail
to be astonishing. There will no doubt be
grand rush, rs invitations have been issued
broadcast, and no expense has been spared for
adye1tising- Some idea Of the character OF the
ball can ba obtained from tue make
ments which embraces tho following names:
Fred ". Erby, Harry Brownell, William F. Tur-
tie, john B. Jeffery, Guy Magee, James Stewart,
Frank Agnew, A " Thompson, Jesse Nipple,
c. H. Mcconnell, George H. Andrin, Lycurgus
Latin, Frank A. Upham. Bliss Whitaker, George
Newman, ": B. Clapp,. John H. Tabor, Joe
Mackin, Nelson Dunham, Burr Hen1ilton,
George Sunderland, J. II. Ha7erIy.
THE NEIGHEonLI CLUE
gave q full-dress party Tuesday evening Ut the
residence OF W. B. Cornell, Esq, at which 3
number OF elegant toilets we're displayed.
Among those present were 1fr. and Mrs. r. B.
Stone, Mr. and Mrs- E. J. Hartman. Mr.. and
Mrs. j. B. Pollard, Mr. and HRS Potwln,
Mr. and Mrs: J. Leonard, Mr. and Mrs.
s. p. Sladdon, Mrs. Z. l.. Watkins, Afr. and Mrs.
Remns, Baltimore: Misses alcGregor, Bament,
Minnie lsetnick. Ella Dodge, Fannie Sladden.
Richards, Mayo. Denlson. Butler, Dupont, Pet
trie. Roberts, Gould, Ean Colt, Church, Loyeioy.
Buckingham: hlessrs. Hoyt. Ieoklns, ". ..
bradshaw, C1arl, Booth, knickerbocker, r.
Smith, ". HUFF, Gaskell, Fowler, Potwin. Brown,
Aiken, Doll,
Music was furnished by Hand.
MASQUERADE PARTY.
RI The domino aud phantom party given BY the
West Side Reception Club at alartlne's Academy,
Monday evening, was well attended. 4 full dress
party will be given Monday evening. March 90.
TILE BuRDICK HOUSE.
Another very pleasant party was given By the
Burdick House Club Friday evening. The first
part Of the programme consisted Of vocal and
Instrumental selections and readings. The
playing Of Miss Sawyer, OF New York was the
chief feature in the musical part and among the
readers Miss Kate Wobster, OF Brooklyn, Col
QUINN and Mr. II. F. Boynton, were notable for
their efforts. Mr. J. 9. A. Emmotick gnye an
amusing sketch, and the literary part OF the
programme cane to close with short and
amusing speech Of tho President. Mr. }. G.
Sheibley, on "ChaIacteristlc Humor OF the
Present Dav," after which the company present
al IN s1asfIninnfn I, tho 9hrHnF rNrt
OF the programme, which consisted OF
dancing The music was Furnished BY
Shows orchestra, and gave, great eat
isfaction. Among the number praseut
iIrs. Armstrong Of Terre Hauto, Mr. aud Mrs
w. F. Alinson Of Springfield, hlr. and hIrs.
Sheibley. Mr. and Mrs. Hillard, Mr. and Mrs.
Eurmcister, LII. and Airs. Stott llr. and Mrs
+. c. Green. Mr. and HRS. Gen. Mann Mr. and
S!s " K siisa A5g oafe M5s ana
Kenpsay. Miss Whitchor, Miss Sawyer OF New
York, Hiss Clark, Hiss Anderson, Hiss hnry
Miller, Miss Knsie sprague. Miss Bolle Wicker,
Hiss johnson, Miss Clay ton, Miss Niles, Miss
Col L. Clark, DR.. Purdy, Dennis, Cox. Breese.
Kent, H. F. DoyntoD, G. Hlldcbrnndt. Moore,
Randall, Munger, Carnnck,J j. D. Barron, Ballard,
L. $. Coils, Brookins, and Martin.
The affair wna decided succeas, and raaects !
great credit on the ladies' who had tho matter in
caareo. Tho propriotors kindly furnished tho
rnuaic, and il il proposed to give another at an
early date. ..- |
SANG rAHEIL+
This Club eavo party at BouEnlQue's Monday
eyepjne, which WAS very we'll attended.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. c. Y.
S1arsh, Mr. and Hrs. Z. H. Spring, Mr. and Mrs. |
J. B Stubba nIr. and Mrs. ". IL Thompson,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hughes, Mr.. and Mrs. G. |
T.. Cobnrn, Mr. aud Mrs. H. i. Billings. A1r. and !
Mrs. John u. Gilbert, A1r. md Mrs. ". Il. Bull
len. Mr. and Mrs. J. & Cooper, ME. ind Mrs. F. |
A. Ray, Mr.. aud Mrs- c. " Barnes, Mr. and !
DIrs, T. ". A1orley, Mr. and Mrs. ". L. Peck, !
sIr. and al1s. L. B. Colby, Mr. and Mrs: s. D;
klmbarls, Mr.. and Mrs. J. .. bryant, Nr. and |
Mrs. Henry Crawford. Kr- Louis Wahl, A1r. and ]
Mira. +. T. Preston. Mr. aud Mrs. AonZo Bur- |
gees, Mr.. and Airs. ". 3. Sink. Dir. and nrs. E. |
Kirabali, Mr.. and Mira Charles Cooley, MIR. !
and Mrs. j. ". Oakley, A1r. and AIrh. Palmer, !
hIr. and Mrs. 4. E. Bournique, Mr. and Mrs, Z.
3, Giyens, Mr.. and 0lrs- s. 3. Jcnkens, Miss !
Fannie Butcher.
SOUTH END CLUB
The ladies' OF tnis club gave a leap-yaar party |
ut Bouruiauos Thursday evening.
Among those present were Mr.. and Mrs. VAL
tor L. Peck, Mr. and Mrs. George Clapp, BIZ. |
md Mrs. A. q. Tyler, Mr. and Airs. B. ?. 11ou}- |
ton, Mr. and airs j. L. Lombard Mr.. and MIS- !
J.. Taylo1, Mr.. and Mrs. ". K. Manning, Mr. |
md Mrs. G. N. Post, Alr. and Mira. 2. c. Han
[ord. III. aud Mrs. W. a. Stanton, Mr.. and Airs. !
W. nj htr. R.Id r /