, 1879-01-05

A delightful party Was gwen OY Alf5. f. D.
Harris. No. 1851 Prairie avenue, last Monday
gersid's orchestra, formed the principal amuse-
1nent.
The Occldentals gave their fifth reception last
Friday evening at Prof. Russelrs Academy,
thirty-two couples participating,
Mrs. William A. Giles gave an elegant recep-
t1on last Friday night.
Miss Booth gave party New-Ycar's night at
her residence, No. 607 Michigan avenue.
A brilliant party was givcn at the residence
OF Mrs. DR.. streetet, No. ao Aidine square,
Newly ears evening.
Thursday evening the Misses Taylor enter
tanned a number o1 their friends at their home
in kenwood. :.
The F. A. G. Club met at the residence Of
Miss Matte Spain, No. s. North sheldon streel,
last Friday. evening. The ClMb 40 viii meet ne1t
at the residence OF Miss Susie thompson, NO II
St. Johns place, Jan. II.
A delightful party was given BY Mrs: r d. Du
Vernet, No. G34 Michigan avenue, FRIDAY even
ing.
ing, from 1 to o'clock.
Last Monday evening the members Of Com
rany \, sixth Battalion, and a fcw friends, sur
pris.d Lieut.. Robert FlcrIing, by Comrade r;
L. Chase presenting him with fine sword and
belt, neatly engraved.
Tie Roatners gave the first of their series OF
parties Thursday evening OF the residence OF
Charles CasTell, ESQ, No. 162 Finccnnes ave,
nue.. It was an ENJOYABLE Affair." Fitzgerald
furnished tho music. The next party will oe
given on the evening OF the loth at.hs residence
The \. VI. Club gave q: very pleasant party
last Monday evening at the residence Of Airs.
Cleary, No. $3.50 West Monroe street.
Tuesday evening Mrs. j: W. Skin1e enter
tanned select company OF friends A. her reSi- 5,
orchestra provided music for the occasion.
Last FRIDAY evening a jolly sleighing party,
known as Father Tarbukkyt's Old FolKs,"
left Centenary Church at ! .. N. and arrived at
the Winter Street II. E. Church at 6:3V p. ILL.,
when they gaye concert, after which they re-
paired to Tie supper room. The party arrived
in Chicago about q. m.
A surprise party was given Thursday evening
at the residence Of /. T. Rumsey, Esq., on
Rhodes avenue. Mr.. and Mrs. A. Il. Miller,
prominent members of Sixth Presbyterian
church in this city, arc about removing to Min
neapolis- They were invited to take tea at the
Ru1.asev mansion, and host OF friends came
along afterwards, very fine silver tea set COM
ing in mysteriously among the party. The
nresentation vas made BY the PASTOR the Rev.
Henry r. Miller.
Miss Josie Newell. sparkling and vvacious
brunette, read to i large und cultured company,
New Years evening. at the residence OF J. ".
Brown. ESQ.,, Wabash avenue.
4 very pleasant surprise party was given at
the house OF Mr.. n. l. Davis, No SIS West
Madison street, New Years Eve.
The U1apha Social Club assembled Friday
evening at the residence Of Miss Mamie Raw
leigh, No. 721 Washington street, the occasion
hciug their fourth party. About twenty couple
we're present, and 4 pleasant time WAS enjoyed
by all.
4 VERY pleasant sscotTee'' was given to the
members Of the i. o. n. s. last Friday by Miss
Clara i. Miller.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The third Masonic reception Ut Oriental Con-
sistory will occur Thursday evening at their re1-
dezyous, No. s6 sloz.roe street.
The ope1ling reception OF the second series to
he given under the auspices of the First Regi-
1nent, /. Il. g., will Occur Saturday evening,
ian. II, ut the Armory: Oh jackson street. Tue
marked SUCCESS III every particular Of the first
series Of parties will assure the success Of the
second.
The annual charity bali Of St. Georges So
ciety will take place at the Sherman House next
"Wednesday night.
The Mignon Club will hold its third reception
next II ednesdaE evening at the residence OF air.
c. T. Periolat, No. 3S7 West Adams street.
The rccertion OF Company u. OF the Sixth
Battalion, which takes place at the High-School
Hall, Euglewood, Friday evening, promises to
he rcry fine affair. A special train will convey
guests from tue city to and from the reception.
The gegimental band will be present au1 dis
course music kretiow will furnish music Tor
the dancing.
The Neighborly Club will give its third rcccp-
tion Of the present series ut Campbell Hall, next
Wednesday night.
The ninth dramatic entertainment of the Far
ragut Boat Club will be gwen at Standard Hall
on the evening Of Monday, Jan. l3 this date
having been absolutely fixed after one or two
enforced changes.
Lady Washington Chapter No. Is, o. Z. s.,
will publicly install the officers who t1a3c been
elected for the ensuing rear, Tuesday evening
next at their hall, Nos. 20 and % South Hal
sted street.