Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-13

Special Correspondence PUBLIC LsDegR.l
OHIoAo, December Swell the U.
S. G. social boom still agitates the
very foundation of Chieago's moneyed
society that is, that class 1T society
that is able to %squander wealth to pro-
duce magnificent Entertainments. The
more recent of the brilliant spreads"
was given by the Chicago commercial
club, Saturday evening. About two
hundred distinguished representatives
Of the commerce of the country assem-
bled at the Grand Pacific hotelto honor
the great traveller. The banquet
was in every way sumptuous as to edi-
bles and drinkables. The artistic and
educational abilities of the captain of
the cuisine department ofthe Grand
hotel were taxed to their utmost to
produce palatable and pleasing effects.
And this was the case with him who
presided over the beverages that
stir the still waters of the
soul" Nothing was omitted
to make the occasion one never to be
forgotten. Among the prominent
guests from outside Illinois we're a
number Of the Boston Commercial
club, among whom were Ex-Governor
Rice, of Massachusetts,, and j. W.
Chandler, president of the club.
Omaha was represented by the Hon.
Ezra Miller; New York by General
Horace Porter; Iowa by Hon.
j. F. Wilson; Cincinnati by
Hon. H. W. Brown Michigan
by Gov. J. j, Bagley; Governor Long
represented the Commonwealth Of Mas
sachusetts; Governor E. A. Stannard
represented st. Louis; Hon. L. r.
Nudge, Of Boston, represented New
England; Hon. NJ. D. Spaulding rep
resented the commerce" of Boston:
Hon. Charles Colby, president Of the
Wisconsin railway company, repre-
sented railway interests; ex>Mayor
Lincoln, the first president Of the
Boston commercial club renra-
sented its interests; L. 6. Mason
Esq, championed the claw" interests
Of Chicago. And Hon. j. w. Deane.
the great tea importer, presided over
the banquet as president of the Chica-
so Commercial Club. Numerous
speeches were made and appropriate
toasts drank; and to make a long story
short, every one appeared to enjoy
himself to the highest pitch Of pleas
ure. Before the grand banquet lust
mentioned, General Grant assisted
in planting a fine "weepipp
willow" in the grounds ofS5uth Park
The weather was very appropriate for
the oceasiOn-rain slightly sprinklipQ
the earth.
The grand Central Music Hal
opened Thursday night with g%loriou,
eolat. The Apollo Club was never
more m%eritorious in its efforts foI
public favor. It's talents were bril-
hantly displayed, and the vast audi
ence gave full evidence ofits appreeia
ton by thunders of applause. Tn.
club was assisted by othertalent Of III
finest order, and when the 70
voices swelled in sweet song. III
soul of the vast concourse Of auditor
became transported into realms {
ecstatic bliss. HoGman's operatr
Cinderella was the great -attractio,
and success crowned its presentation
Chicago can now point with pride ,
n of the finest temples Of music
the broad universe. Tonight an
tomorrow, Carlotta Patti wi
delight the lovers of musi
rare. and soul enthralling
this magnificent temple; and 81
will be supported by such brillial
talent as Henry Ketter, the renown,
pianist, Ernest de Munck, an incor
parable ~violincelist, the peer Of Brag
Ciampi Cellai, the great baritone. al
Theo. j.. Toedt, the celebrated tonc
The Academy Of Design opened Il
season with a reception to Gener
Grant. The occasion was very bri
liant. Quite a number Of knights
the brush and easel, and a good
throng Of lovers Of art were draw
together. Splendid music enliven,
the occasion and charmed the ca