Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1879-12-11


-
Correspondence Memphis PUBtIo LEDGER.l
When l wrote you two weeks ago I
expressed the belief that Chicago was
rid for a long time of his high might
ness, the late x President and gen
eral, now citizen, Hiram Ulysses S.
Grant, great traveller, etc. but it sp-
pears my representation were wrong,
for that distinguished parsonage and
his estimable wife now futter amid
the precincts of the perfumed circles
Of tie Garden City's' most select
society. Byspoeial invits,iOnOf num-
erous friends, they returned to the
city Wednesday evening, and we're
soon domieiled at Col. Fred Grants
magnificent residence on Michigan
avenue. Later the distinguished par
ty were entertained by General Phil
Sheridan at his lordly mansion. Later
still General Grant received a large
delegation of Protestant clergymen at
Col. edsmOdern palace. DR.. Thomas
was spokesman for the Methodists;
DR.. Worrell for the Presbyterians.
and DR.. Goodwin principally in him
self. Speeches we're made by the
diviues, to which the great soldier
responded in his usual unique
style.
Last night one of the grandest re-
%ceptions' that ever gratifed Cbieago's
elite occurred on the North side, at
the palatial residence Of Hon. Perry
II. Smith, a man Of great wealth, a
very enterprising citizen, and a prince
Of an entertainer. Over 800 guests
revealed in the sumptuOus Injuries Of
the magnificent parlors, drawing
rooms, art galleries, Conservatives.
promenades, galleries, etc. Music,
dancing, choice reporte, glorious old
wine and a monster of a dinner wore
the browning features of the occasion.
As might be expected, General Grant
and Colonel Fred were present, and
we're reviewed with marked attention
by the genial host aud his countless
guests, Notwithstanding the fact that
Mr.. Smith j. a staunch pillar Of the
Democratic indestructible temple Of
liberty. AS remarked before, this
was the most attractive social event
that has ever gladdened Chicago's
best society. Let it be known that
Mr.. Smiths establishment is a little
world as to size, style Of architecture
and general appointments exter-
nally, while the interior is
grand beyond my humble power
to describe. His library, c~onservato-
ries, and cabinet of c%uriosities are
marvels within themselves, display
Ing at every turn exquisite taste in
sculpture, paintings, and research in
the collection Of all things rare in
nature and art. One ofthe attractive
features Of tho occasion was the toilet,
of some of the beautiful ladies, a few
of which | will give:
Mrs. Perry II. Smith; pale greer
satin covered with rich point lace
Oorsage square, filled IN with lace
Superb diamonds.
Miss Emma Smith; elegant toilet @
white satin; short skirt with overdresI
and basque of brocade. Square cor
sage with white lace. Diamond orna
ments.
Miss Stager; beautiful toilet Of pal
pink silk with overdress snd basqu
of Spanish lace. Diamonds.
Mrs. More toilet of white silk an,
pink brocade.
Mrs. Hayes toilet Of black sati,
and velvet; plain satin skirt, Wit
Overdress and basque of velvet, wit
cascades and trimmings Of threa
lace, corsage bouquet Of pansiei
Diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Wilbur +. Storey, wife Of th
editor Of the Tines; elaborate toilet {
Wine-color velvet and cream>whit
satin; narrow pleating of velvet O
traiu, with she'll facing OF pale BIZ
satin; vatican pleated back, eUsse
front Of satin, sides ornamehted wiz
rich irridescent bead passementeri
square corsage, With trimming of Ii
same; short sleeves, With inserte
pSifs Of blue satin. Diamond an
pearl ornaments; couture high. CO.
Ssre bououet Of roses.