, 1876-07-30
WAUEEGAN.

| Special Correspondence Of The TJibmne.
WAUkEGAS, July o9.-Society matters have
OF late been at an apparent sfandstiil, in fact,
more honored in the breach than the obser-
vance,-and hence, with this state of things it
really affords one pleasure to chronicle au erent
worthy Of note, which occurred on Thursday
evening at the commodious residence of c. 4.
Wcr1cn, Esq, on Genesee street. The even-
ing was perfectly delightful. The party afford
ing the surprise, for such it was, per agreement,
congregutcd at the residence OF L. D. Warren,
Esg., large in number, and quite diversified in
point Of age, nearly all Of whom are mem
bcrs of the Baptist Church. Of which
slr. Werdcn and family are also members.
den, whose surprise WIS accompanied by delight.
Every chair called into rcquistion, and all felt
that it was good to be there" The entire COM
pany, about fifty in number, were invited to do as
they wished which invitation was accepted by
them in 4 practical manner. The object OF the
gathering was to demonstrate the esteem and re-
gard they entertained for MI. Werden Christian
brother and frend, and. In conjunction with this,
Miss Nellie L. Curtis, one OF Waukegans most hon.
orcti daughters, addressed Mr.. WeEdcn as follows:
-. Please accept this gift token Of the esteem
and regard Of your friends here assembled. short,
but full of meaning. Dir. Werden accepted the
gift lit being beautifully bound book entitieu
very appropriate and heartfelt rcu1arSs: As the
evening advanced some choice vocal and instru-
unlimited supply Of dainties. Marshal Hall soon
appeared upon tile scene. not in an official capacity,
however, but just in time to partakc Of the even
iuy's programme. About II o'clock the assembly
began to lisperse, MI expressing themselves as
having enjoyed pleasant evening throughout
MISCELLANEOUS RELIGIOUS NEWS.
The exercises at Lake Dlutf have closed
Preaching BY the itey. E. II. Curtis ut the Pres
bytcrian church.
The baptist pulpit will be supplied by the Rev.
The Rev. Mr.. Baker will be fonnd in his lot and
place at the Congregational Church.
AN UNUSUAL ATTRACTION.
Our citizens have during the past three evenings
assembled in great numbers At the Glen Flora
Springs to witness the feat 0f rope walking which
wax successfully performed by Henry Bender. II
yoqn "p sn
backward, his feet cncascd i'll taskets and other
wise, upon half rope 80 feetlons suspended about
bicd, would have given him rather cool rcccp-
tion. Either bank was crowded with spectators,
the sidewalk throngcd, and the street for some dis
tance solid MASS Of vehicles
PERSONALS.
DR.. and Mrs. ". s. pearce left on Tuesday
morniuy for the Centennial. That they may enjoy
Mr. James +. Edwards, OF Manchester, Ia, is
visiting his relatives and friends. The report Of
his contemplating n1atrimony when last here was
little premature. The fact Is, Jimmy knows
3. II. ErsSine, ST., has returned from Nebraska
with glowing accounts Of said State; bis party
supervisor William Besley has been confined to
his bed during the week account Of an attack Of
severe illness. am pleased to suy at the present
writing he Is improving. Alr. Bcslcy is one OF the
pioneers Of Lake County.
Capt. Clement and wife have returned home from
the Centennial. They report the scenes witnessed
to be fully up 10 their expectations
Charlie Ward, OF Chicago, has come up for
brief recreation.
VISITORS.
The following are among the prominent arrivals
at the hotels during the week:
lFauksqan Uoass-A. L. Cohen. G. II: weber.
Nr. c. c. Cheney and family. and Charles Jones,
OF Chicago; II. P. Morgan and \. ": Clark, NC"
York; j. F. Bassler, Oshkosh; L. W Iloor1dse,
San Francisco; j. B. Lee. Cleyelands John Mas
sey, milwaukee; II. r.. Miller, st. Joseph A1ch.;
n. ]. Bliss, kcnosha.
Sherman House-John E. Shoot and family,
Thomas 8. Troyer. and F. Cooper. charleston,
III. !; D. Morris, Milwaukee: ". h. CoErs, G. Sal
mon. and ". Musk, Rochester, n L.; J. W.
julie, kcnosha-
the CITY Hotel and Hatley's, many OF them being
Chicagoaus who contemplate visiting the different
1akes. -
MERE MENTIONS.
A party OF ladies and gentlemen hailing from
Keno.ha passed through our city on Friday en-
route for Cages Lake, where they intend to pitch
their tent and be subjected to the hardshipa Of
camp-life.
company and promenade the streeta several times
4 day In the capacity Of an amateur band.
The habit Of flirting with strange young gentle
men seems to have been acquired to m alarming
extent. b. some Of Wauke2an's fair daughte1s.