, 1877-04-08
Notes from the Lingerie De-.
partment - Styles in
Mourning Goods.
Revival OF the Reign Of Native
Elegance in Paris -. The
Latest Fashion in
Shawls.

l. d. s. e.

Vest Randolph street. The house Was beautiful
decorated with natural flowers and sunila1, aud O.
the u1antel-piece in the pafloF WIS noticed 4 mag
nifeent pillow OF flowers, forming in colors tn
monogram OF the Ciub. The programme was a
excellent one.
The ladies looked charming, and among til
toilets were noticed the following: Mrs. John G
Peters, steel-b|ue silk, natural flowers, cora
1ewelry; Mrs l.. Patterson, rich black-sllk dress
trimmed with point.lace, cameo 5ewelsy: Mis-
Matte J. Baldwin, brown silk, with ectu over
dress, hair diamond busted, natural flowers
Miss Orn Turner, q very elaborate white tarlctau
trimmed with the fashionable shade Of yellos
velvet, hair powdered with diamond -dnst; Mis-
Wentworth, black silk, trimmed with tea
rose, NATURAL flowers, ETC.; Miss Id
4orlus, handsome blue silk and tar
1etan. with profuston Of natural flowers
Miss Carrie House, white mohair trimmed witt
tulle Roman gold jewelry; Mrs. C. B. shourds
rich black silk drapcd with white, diamond orna
nncnts; Mrs. Story. black silk and velvet with dia
mond ornaments: Miss Taylor, black silk with tict
hluc-silk waist; Miss Helen Pierson, black s1ls
with pearl ornaments; Miss Chadwick. 1ch-iook.
with white muslin overdress, trimmed with natural
flowers; Miss scFibner, rich black velvet With
gasi ss MI nmed sh Rs,e
lace. coral jewelrr, atural flowers:
Miss Irene Moe1le Lavender silk and tulle, natural
T.
mings; Miss Ameha Lane, very rich white brocad-
ed SILK, black velvet trimmings, natural flowers: !:
Ms. II. ". Dutant, handsome black silk natural
flowers; Mist Minnie Green, black silk and velvet,
pearl ornaments; Miss JuI,a Richardson, steel col
ozed SILK with cardinal trimmings
Among the guests present were Mr. and Mrs.
Storey. Mr. and Mrs. Scr1bntr, Mr.. md Mrs. Cory,
Ar. and Ars- Lawrence, Mr.. and Airs. W 5.
lasher, Miss Addie Vaughn, Miss Minnie Green,
Mss hosa ss
Miss LIZZIE Miller, Messrs. Thou psou. Miles
Oliver, J. 4. Nasnaith, Lewis Pease. Jones. $. Z:
Moore, Ketchuua, Fred bowen, o. ~. Lashcr, and
otne.s to the number Of eighty. All present agreed
in pronouncing 1t one OF the most enjoyab OF TIT.
many pleasant gatherings OF 1hc Club during the
seasoR+
FANNY LocKE's FAIR
A little fair has been held ut the Rectory Of
Graoe Church during the past three days for the
tai, which has proved remarkably successful in
financial, social, and artistic way. 1t has been
Known as Fanny Locke's Fair and Mrs.
Locke, Mrs. Plant her mother, and the servants
i ali hs 1S4E te m ~ 9. ths5 tme M the e
aftclea have been gwen outright SO that the re-
cepts-whteh will amount TO something IKE
81 ooo-w be elear gain and set ct astd r. fo5 pena
-onr of The worthiest charities that could poss1-
bly, have been selected Several prominent bus
1usas ltnas Te1e paItcuiafls generous n aaet 'os
idence OF the progress OF Chicago amateur artists
Panels and water-colors Of great merit we're made
Arman Mrs Roys, Mrs. Needhann, Mrs. ]. <.
Warren Mrs. Beers, Mrs Du1kse, Miss Moody,
and Miss Anna Norton. Mrs. William Drockett
b. Locke, which was bought for $50 in tllty
shares and presented to DR.. Locke. the proceeds
going to the fair. All through Lent the young ladies'
kzs. Gen Buford, and, under the guidance OF that
estirnnbie lady and Mrs. Martin Andrews, accon-
plished an enormous amount OF work, as may well
be imagined from the large proceeds. The chill
dsen, too-the little g1ris-h1ye been meeting 1or
some time past, once week. at Mrs. Albert
Sturges, and, assisted by Mn. starges ana AlSs
which was displayed on table Ut their own in Dr..
Locke's study az the product Of Nrs. Albert
iatey no pe e1psnses the fai1 has been @ Complete
work Of charity and Is most creditabe to ait con-
celned.
HANDS BENEFIT.
The complimentary party to be given to Mr.
John 4. Hand Tuesday evening will doubtless be
largely attended. Twenty five years ago young
from New Buffalo, whittier be had voyaged across
the ocean from Prussia, his fatherland- BE had
been induced TO emigrate to America on the
promise Of d good position as booskeepet with .
friend who was about to establish himself in BUSH
meas here. The enterprise failed. however, md
John went to work al wood d-tnrning for living
Haring considerable musical tnste. he learned to
play on tho flute, and his first experience Us pro-
1essional musician was when he want with band
for bis services. IL adopted music Tor resalaT
profession soon afterwards, and has since work
ed hard to make place for himself, with what
has supported bis parents aud aided also in sup
porting large family Of brothers and sisters In
the Ere Of 1871 he lost his home and great part Of
his savings. Hand was the first to produce in this
city the Compositions Of Edward Stranss. and has
introduced numerous improvements In the make
up OF orchestral .
The benefit il fitting testimonial to the services
OF Mr. Hand. who has for many years occupied the
leading place as musician for the best society IN
Chicago. 1t will occur Tuesday evening at Anr-
Enrfh Ia
played by large orchestra at $3.50 o'clock, anu
dancing will begin at Q. clock.
William a. Angel. c. 4. Burley, Augustus s.
Ben BJ G Jones, II. scott Ke,th, NJ c. Lghtner.
George D. Rumsey- Harry Rogers, Arthur hyer~
Bon, Perry Il Smith, Jr-
SURPRISE PARTI.
Thursday evening last Mr. and Mrs. W. y.
ing home ut IL O'Clock from euchrc party On the
West Side, were greatly surprised to find their
house in the possession Of party Of their frends
obltvious Of the absence Of the Hghtful occupants
There were present Mr.. and Mrs. G. Allen NAY,
f1s r. snd M NJ a1a Madiv a .nS %s hs =
lack. Misses Grnce. Milliken. Emma and lqa n
tson, Fleeta and Nellie May, Belle Pence, Huie
B!abee Fannie Gasseil May and Ida nefks7' II
Lanpmen, E. Seargeut, and G-lDames-
PARLoR ASSEMBLY.
The second Of the series OF Pa1ior assemnnes
WIS held Wednesday evening ut the residence OF
NJ. 1. Clement, No. $50 Fulton street more
than 100 people were entertained with vocal ana
Instrumental tnueic, recitatious conversation, ana
dancing. The music for The latter WIS furnlsncu
By Fitzgerald's Parlor Orchestra: Among those
present were the Rev Sumner Ellie. Mr.. and y e.
George ". Higgins, Mancel Talcott, S: Kerr, Mrs
+. B. Mauford. Miss Florence Rice, H. j. Lon
don, Jennie Wibc1. Jessie Hobkdrk, Nr: and Mrs
Gtna. J. +. Wand, G?aves, :. W.. Glllet
4. E. Clark, n ". Borland. Scosille,
G. c. Hilton. e. r. Roberts, Fanzwctl,, 3. +.
Morse. O. W. Wallis, e.. D. Brooks, Hoffman,
Wheelock, Il. D. Frost, Ellinwood, D. H. Ford
Aa. DR.. Bridge Henry Hebaud. Fraser, bishop,
Newell 4. S. Lewis, Jennie Rockwell, Ayness
Newell, Nettie Corbltt, Florence Smith. Emma
Becker Fitzgerald, Ads Woods, Fraser NJ Jos
1n, Ford, Fannie Gibson, Ltzz1e Russell, Clara
aoodel Of Brooklyn, y r. Ada Frost Nellie @ Gro G.
foot Mabel Walkert Minnie Dalch OF Elg1n LII.
MT. Coggawell, Il D. Oreruter, keeuan, W.. =.
Kaufman, S. 'HInckman, R D. Gates. Ham Cat
ln. AcFa11in, Fred Smith, Arthur Roberts, Fred
Main. H. E. SANFORD, Ed Z. Howes. W =.
Hanna, Jr.- S. Leonard, II. G. Brooit, T. b.
brooks, T. E. Wilson.
SHADOW SURPRISE.
The San Greal Society made call at the resi-
dence OF Mr.. L. II. Castle No. POS PARK avenue.
Thursday evening, disguised IS phantoms OF
hideous aspect After dancing, however, they
g!ew more pleasant to look upon. and at 10 O'Clock