, 1877-01-28

Warren $. Kesslcr, A1r. aud Mrs. ". H. Potter,
Mr. and Mrs. [. B. Hills, DR.. H. Brown,
Mr.. and Mr.. William W. VanArsdalc, Mr.. and
ertson, Dir. and Mrs. James F. Small, Mr.. E. C.
FELTON,, Horace Greeley Torbert, Esq, OF Cres-
ton, ILL.,, Mr.. and Mrs. George E. Woodwell, Mr.
7: q: Cow'les, Mr.. Frank Lyman, Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
II. Ncwhal1, Mrs. kinglnan nad daughter Belle,
Mrs. Rathbun, Mr.. William Hill, Mrs. Jane
". Brophy, Miss Jennie Mccullough, Mr.. Will
lam Gushing, Miss Bella Brookes, Mr. and Mrs.
c. S. CorWin, Mr.. and Mrs. Benjamin Smith, the
Rev. ]. 8. Mcclure, AR. and Mrs. Fisher, Miss
Lizzie Granger, Mr.. Fl. o. Rockwell, Mr.. T. Fl.
Bush, Mr.. j. q. Pedrick- The bride and groom
repaired to their future residence, No. 6s3 West
Monroe street, and will be " at home to their
friends.
LEw1s-TREDENN1CK.
Wednesday evening, at O'Clock, in Trinity
Episcopal Church, the marriage Of Miss Mollic
Tredcnnicll with Mr.. Samuel B. Lewis, OF the
firm Of Ortmcycr, Lewis & Co., was celebrated,
the ceremony being performed BY the Rcy. Dr..
Sullivan, assisted By the Rev. Dr.. Des Briscy.
Inc bride and groom entered the church at
tended by Miss Trcdennick, sister Of the bride,
and Mr.. Edward Lewis, cousin of the groom,
Messrs. William Veitch, c. E. Cottrell, and 1.
Washington officiating as ushcrs. The bride
was attircd bccomingly In black gros grain silk
with hat to match. A very quiet reception oc-
CURED ut the residence, No. 10s7 Michigan av-
enue, only the immediate relatives OF the con-
trlcting parties being present.
ENGAGEMENT GOSSIP.
The engagement of Miss Ester jackson with
Mr.. Sam Jackson Is formally announced.
The marriage Of Miss Minnie Dunlap, daugh-
ter OF George L. Dunlap, ESQ.,, with Mr. Hop
kins will be celebrated Thursday evening, Feb.
S, at O'Clock, in st. james Episcopal Church.
A reception will follow the ceremony at the
residence Of the BRIDES parents, corner Dear
born avenue and Oak street.
BARKEn-ToWSsEND.
Last Tuesday Miss Justine Van Rensselaer,
Townsend was married at Albany to Lieut.. Bar
kcr, OF the First ARTILLERY. U. s. 4.
The bridal gifts were numerous handsome,
and, strange to say, varied. There were at least
200 presents in all, and yet not so much as o
dsh:knfc was duplicated! An elegant gold
triple necklace, studded with pearls, was the
gift of A1rs. 6. ". Chills, Of Philadelphia, to-
Ecthcr with an cxquisitely bound edition Of the
works Of the English poets. 4 rich necklace OF
four strings OF tortoise-she11 balls was much adj
mired, aud still another OF turquoise and gold.
4 water carafc of Venetian glass, with figures
in intaglio, and goblet to correspond, we're pre-
seated BY one Of the groonsmcn d brilliant
background for one Of the several tables loaded
with presents was made By two immense round
silver platters, adorned with repoussc heads Of
Louis XIV. Of France and his Queen, Alaria
Theresa of Austria. Mr.. Eugene Van Rensselaer,,
ullGlt u UIlUE, pIEbCllLE0, Nt1ttIE RAl9
very sensible aud practical complete travelling
toilet set, In silver, comprising great number
OF articles, all inclosed in an ebony case not
more than fifteen inches square and eight inches
high. Another of Miss Townsend's uncles gave
her very handsome set Of table silver. Beside
an extremely artistic silver tcaset OF singularly
good repousse work, there was small Centen-
NAL Exhibition OF single pieces Of silver OF all
sorts and sizes,-bowls, pitchers, vases, salts,
cpcrgncs, and the like. A1rs. Hoffman, wife Of
cx-Goy. Hoffman, sent some very beautiful
Dresden porcelain, and magnificent ornlolu
one Of the many uncies Of the BRIDE There were
ivory carved brushes, combs, hand-glasses,
and other utensils Of the toilet; fine artists
proof cngravings; fans OF point lace with
silver and golden sticks, and of black Spanish
lace with tortoise-shc1 sticks; card-recciyers in
Scyres china; bronze and cloisonne enamel and
silver screens, made up the brilliant medley OF
gifts. Much admiration was excited by par
ticu1arly 1inc set OF English diamond-cut glass
ware, aud By m artistic old Maiolica vase, the
gift Of the pastor OF st. Peters Church; as well
as by cup and saucer Of rare Oriental (proba-
blv Persian) porcelain, fucloscd in a rich and
fantastic case. The bridal gifts filled large
room on the second floor OF Mrs. Townsenu's
residence.
hUNsTER-LYECn.
Wednesday evening Miss Blanche J. Lynch,
daughter OF Dr.. Henry c. Lynch, one Of the
best known business men in st. Louis, aud Mr.
William F. Munster, of Brighton, England,
member Of Parliament, and gentleman whose
standing is very high among the beet society IN
old England, were married at st. f1ncent's no
man Catholic Church at St. Louis.
DOUBLE WEDDING ANNIVERSARY.
One Of the most sociable events OF the season
Was the anniversary OF the double wedding OF
Mr.. end Mrs Alex Chapman and Mr.. and Mrs.
Ed Dc Vcney, at the residence Of the former, 140
South Sangamon street, on the 10th inst. Among
those present were Mr. and Mrs. Hollister, NJ.
aud Mrs. James Dc Feucy, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. c.
Fritcll, Mr.. md Mrs. Marcjer, Mrs. Dunn, the
Misses De Vencys, Aiisses:Doyce, Miss McCol-
!ouch, West, ,Vallignette, Mcssrs: Dr. Earl, Q;
Marry, Ed Adcock Of Galcsburg, J: c. Wor5ell
Of Gencseo, Mr.. Owen L. Lonark, George Ber-
man, II. kratz. J. De Vency, Jr., Thomas Dc
Fcuey, DIR. j. II. Mcdonald, B. ]. AlcNulty, and
many others. Some very fine instrumental aud
vocal music was rendered BY Miss Maggie De
VeneY, DR.. j. II. Mcdonald, and 3. J. McNulty,
followed by other amuscment5, all OF which
passed oil very pleasantly.