, 1879-01-05
SOCIETY TOPICS.

In these cold days man WHO has a full grate
should be grateful.
4 new synagogue, said to be one OF the finest
of its kind in Europe, and costing 1000, ex-
elusive Of the ground. has been opened In War
saw. Instead of the Jews 1locking to Palestine,
they arc said to be gathering in large numbers
in tine Russian cities.
Aiitts still hold their place, and are worn ut
the opera, and particularly for afternoon and
evening receptions at home. Tie most elegant
are very loug and iue black aud white Chaptilly
lace.
The new altar at the Church Of the Ascension
(thc Rev. Arthur Rltchie, Rector), finished as it
was in time for the Christmas ceremonies and
festivities is q marvel Of art in marble, and the
thousands who have gazcd upon it. since its
completion have admired and praised its many
beauties without stint The people of the
North Side are quite proud OF having the finest
was all the work Of home talent, the design be-
ing new made by the eminent and popular
architects, Messrs. John Tully s. Son. it was
built bv the Burlington Marble Company, whose
name is 4 guarantee of the best work in the
country. THE altar is OF the finest marble in
four different colors, all from the quarries OF
this Company.
Recently on a visit to very fashionable store
on Uniou square, New York, I saw manv very
handsome designs in bracelets, and was informed
that fashionable gentlemen in the United States
aud Canada are now also wearing bracelets, as
matter Of seutiment-as an engagement tne-
mento Or pledge for the fuldllment OF any
promise to ladv.
The unprecedented number of young men who
have entered the Bryant d Stratton Chicago
Business College during the past week Is eyi-
deuce Of the increasing popularity Of this widely
known and influential institution. Over o30 new
students have entered since Sept. !, all increase
Of about seventy-tive over previous years.
False friends are like our shadow-keeping
close to us while We walk in the sunshine, but
leaving us the instant we cross into tic shade.
The fact that Mcssrs. Julius Bauer s. Co., oG3
and 205 Wabash avenue, sold mere pianos tlan
any other two houses in Chicago during holiday
week is the strongest kind Of Endorsement for
the celebrated "knabc" and the fayorte
s'B3uer" pianos.
The popularity about the fashions of today
is, that they may be made either very costly or
very economically. The tine soft wooden fabrics
are no less desirable than the richest silk and
satin.
Ladies who desire comfort during this cold
weather, and wish to save money, should visit
AIcCabe i Converse, the popular West Side
fancy goods and ladies' aud gents furnishing
house, corner Madison and Peoria streets. This
house have started thus early to close out their
immense stock of c1oaks, knit-good6, md, in
fact. all winter goods ut prices from s. to 50 per
cent less than they have been selling. They also
make 4 speciality Of DR.. Price's celebrated per-
fumes, keeping the choicest selection and the
largest variety of these perfumes Of any house
in tue city outside OF the general ol1ice.
President Lincoln once listened paticntlywhile
a friend read long manuscript to him, and who
then asked: "What do you think Of it! How
viii it 1akc!" The President reflected little
while, and then answered: "Wcll, ior people
who like that kind Of thing, think that TINT is
just about the kind Of thing they'd likc.'
At tue recent Paris Exposition the Wheeler d
Wilson was grand]y triumphant over eighty
competitors, receiving the ouiy grand prize
from ga11ze to heavy leather, and have au abso-
lutely silent feed. J. l.. Flaunery, l'5 State.
Heavy gold chains and pendant lockets have
been discarded, and the newest sets consist OF
tiny bar with perhaps thy paddock suspended
from the CENTRE! the earrings corresponding,
only small.
We would call attention OF the public to the
TACT that We have leased for term Of years
stores Nos. 229 aud 231 State street, and shall
continue to keep in stuck every article ever
made in rattan goods. Wakefield Rattan Com
pany.
False modesty frequently dcters women from
their share of lovc-naking From fear OF being
considered ovcr-bO!d they nre apt to be over
shy, aud thus discourage attentions which they
secretly desire. Women are us we'll cutitled as
men to express their love, only each sex has it's
own way-lnen with words and women with
manners.
ssNo place like home' when you have an
Akam SIS bliard-tablc, % East Adams.
Never was the crescent used rs now for an
ornament. It is to be found even in bonnet
ornaments. 1t appears in brooches, ear Rugs,
bell-clasps, hair-clasps, bracelets, aud even on
shoc-buckles, the shape being one which beauti-
fully displays the luster Of the jewels set in it.
Ladies' see the 'Litta Braid'' advertise
ment.
A clergyman in Illinois who had been marry
Ing several parties Of young folks was asked by
a brother who called on him how lie was get
ting along. son, finely, finely" he replied.
I'm sailing right along 1T the rate OF thirteen
knots an hour.n
Chapin, the leading book dealer, 95 Madison.
The present style OF dressing the hair in Paris
up to the top Of the hcad, leaving the back Of it
Lat, as was the style seven years ago.
Livery one has his own idea Of amusement.
AT railway depot, an old lady is taking 4 nap
as the ticket office is opened. Il traveller seeing.
her asleep approaches. -''sladamt, the train is
ABOUT to leave" -"Oh, that is all the same to
me- me- or.s' n.y. iI.;. ~ Am am not going. come
1aces people make who miss the trainn
Pekin is used for trimming all kinds OF
costumes made in plain goods. Ithas alternate
stripes OF satin and velvet, or velvet and silk, in
usually contrasting colurs.
The e1-Empress Eugene is not in positive
destltution. having just sold for S472, 800 three
OF her houses in the Rue de l'E!ysee
Attend Sowder's Business College, 27s and
2so West Madison street. Tuition, $35 to $40
per year.
a. 2. Harris, formerly with Herrick, i, now
q cr1a 1S1,n