, 1877-04-29
SUBURBAN..
PARK RIDGE.

One nr the n1eaeautcst and most thoroughly en-
| ioycd gatherings OF the season took place at tn
residence Of Col. Robb Thursday evening. I'll
immediate occasion was picnic socfablc given D
tho Indies Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, bu
the means employed for the entertainment Of thei
guests were unique. and withal wholly successful
| in accomplishing the end In view. For this ono
the young people were to be entertained, while tn
'.o1d folks all long past the meridian Of life
| were to play the part Of entertainers. The oit
| people entered into the plan with zcst and en-
thusiasm absolutely touching, giving new proc
that though the bodily powers Smay decay tho
were busly ENGAGED in the preparation Of thei
costumes and the rehearsal OF the music, for tts
main feature was to be concert III which
generations ago. For the convenience of tho sing
ess neat stage was erected ut one end of the
'.Song Of the old Folks, - tune Aud Lang Sync.
The words, SO appropriate. to the singers and the
OCCASION sung in tie trembling accents and quayer-
ing tones Of these venerable people. brought SYM
pathetic tears to tho eyes OF many in the audience
not otherwise easiir moved. The other pieces
the old and
they wero rendered was surprise to all. The only
deviation from a full musical programme was the
recitation Of Widow Green's rs La,ncnt oy M1s t
admirable manner In Which 1t was Tecited ELECTED
the heartiest applause.
hs M dFeises worn q ne 9o pHoPe Merg
looms in their possession, being such as were worn
by their parents in the long ago. They, seemed 20
neat aa 10 ns care as 10
Among the older onee who took part on this occa-
sion were Mr.. Marvin Sherwin. costume OF purple
sE toenss p sendd M ID wig so
spectacles l5o years old; Lydia Jane sherwn
black-silk drcss, checked apron, cape. and cap,
style worn ntncty-elght years ago, black silk
velvet rE-h1 lA43.
rted ny her mother on her day hair worn in
side eu.'s; Mary Jane French, black-siik dress,
Tho latter Beautifully embroidered BY her
self when quite child, bead work-bag,
large brilliant brcastpn, and gold beads. hair in
verv ancient. checked apron, large embroidered
cape, family heirloom, Martha Washington cup,
and handsome Jewels hair worn in natural nuffs at
apron, close lace cap style Of ninety years ago, an
extensive collar made Of old family lace, yel1owed
b5 time. epectaclcs, and bcad-bag over seventy
years Of age, hair in side .pufs; Clement Good
speed. drab velvet suit, trimmed with gold laco
and 1rills. hair done up in cue. The silver snuff
boxes used on the occasion were the game used by
Among those who assisted in the choruses were
Mrs. Laura Penny, Mrs. Adelaide Austin, Mrs. II.
7. Robh, Miss Miriam Robb. T. r Robb, Jr., Mrs.
9: $. Wells. organist, G. S. Wells. and D. II.
After the concert refreshments were served, and
he rest Of the evening devoted to social enjoyment.
Though novel, it was an interesting and animated
'ceAe. The old people we're once more young, and
alked and acted as they were wont to do Ia the
irawins rooms Of the beginning OF the century.
The quaint costumes did not seem at all out of
'lace, while the defercntal bearing and sweet and
,ente courtesy which they displayed towards each
'ther and to all would lead one seriously to doubt
whether society life il making true progress In
hese modern days. 1t were better, perhaps, it
here were more parties OF similar character II |
My to remind the young that there is much In the
manners and social life Of the oden time worthy
heir Imitation.
The ladies' Of the Congregational Church will hold !
thursday evening.