, 1880-02-29
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
A Review of the Recreatlons OF
the Week.
Brides and Grooms-Matrimonial An
nouncements3The Clubs.
Receptions, Surprise Parties, and Othe'
Interesting Occurrences.
Gossip for the Benefit Of the Ladies-Per-
gonal Notes.

Gossip for the Benefit Of the Ladies-Per-
sonal Notes.
CHICAGO.
MATRIMONIAL. :
Mr.. E. J. Anthony, of Chicago, was united
in matrimony to Miss Nellie NJ. Gillet7
daughter of r. ". Glllet, Esq, well known
citizen Of Chicago at Z O'Clock Thursday
evening, the 26th inst, at the residence OF
the BRIDES father, 657 West Adams street,
the pastor Of the First Congregational
Church, the Rev. E. P. Goodwin, D. D.,
officiating. Invitations were confined to the
relatives and a few near friends OF the parties,
notwithstanding which the latter were the
recipients Of numerous presents, poth rlcn
and usefnl. Mr.. and Mrs. Anthony took the
train the same evening FOR somewhat ex-
tended Western tour. On their return they
will make Chicago their home.
An elegant wedding was celebrated at high
noon Tuesday last at Ottawa, ILL.,, at the resi-
dence of Aid. D. Hollecker, the contracting
parties being his daughter, Miss Minnie Hol-
1ecker, and Mr.. Thomas K. Little, with John
Y. FRrweu s. Co., Chicago. Miss Jennie
Armstrong acted as bridesmaid and Mr.
William H. Lusk as best man, both of Chi
cago. After the ceremony bountiful re-
past was served, the tables being surrounded
By merry throng, the health and happiness
Of the pair instigating many toasts that were
responded to by all Mr.. and Mrs. Little
took leave of their friends at $50 y. H., for
Chicago, where they will be at home after
March at 402 Forest avenue. The unusual
elegance Of the presents was noticeable,
1&u;- co3$ fnir
mond earrings from the groom, and deco
| rated china dinner-set of sixty eight pieces,
by ''Boys Of the Third,' J. 2. F. Il Co.
Miss Belle Becker was married ut the resi-
dence Of her mother, Mrs F. H. Thompson,
165 South Clark street, to Mr., Isaac S. De
1nent, Of Dement, Brothers, on Thursday.
The bride was dressed in wine-colored silk
and wreath Of orange-aowers. There was
large attendance Of friends, and the presents
received by the bride were numerous and
handsome. An elegant supper was served
under the direction Of Kinsley, the we'll
known caterer, after which the bridal party
started on a pleasure trip to Cincinnati.
The marriage OF Mr. Henry Woltmann
and Miss Carrie A. Boutwell, took place last
Tuesday evening at the residence of the
BRIDES parents, SIS Warren avenue, and was
a brilliant affair. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. E. A. Barrett, Of Austin,
at p. H., after which followed reception.
the happy bride and groom, and after partak-
| ing Of refreshments dancing was participated
| in. At 13 O'Clock the members Of the Chi
cago Social Club, Of which the groom is a
serenade. The bride was attired in white
| crepe lsse and brocaded satin; ornaments,
| orange blossoms, diamonds, and pearls Miss
Josephine Hollister, first bridesmaid, attired
S,,s TN 1r,1yY md 3Srrftf
mond ornaments. Miss Libbie Brown, sec
| ond bridesmaid, white organdy and pink silk;
| cameo ornaments. The groomslnen were
Otto c. Butz and Benjamin Boutwell,. The
| presents were exceptionally elegant and
costly.
PROSPECTIVE BLISS.
The marriage Of Miss Hannah Kohn,
| daughter Of q. L. kohn,: ESD, and Mr.. s. T.
| O'clock, \ large reception viii follow at the
Tie engagement of Miss Hattie Hymau
| and Mr. Harry Weiss IS announced.
s he ev mar9ags aa ss et Aaby MI unq$ f s%
vi The 'ia marriage n i of Lazarus cohn and Miss
Len;. DAVIS will be selmnized on Sunday
sssg sp sba 8 s Ct ssts Rssw Tba m ksv s
uel Marks, Of the B'nai sholom Congrega-
The marriage Of Mr.: Charles F. North and
| Miss Jessie Pingree will take place Thursday
evening next
LoNGFELLow's BIRTHDAY,
One of the most delightful affairs Of this
social season, delightful as much for its in
| fornality as for its novelty, was the enter
tainment given Thursday evening BY Mr:
and Mrs: William Penn Nixon and pr; and
Mrs: 0. ". Nixon in honor of the birthday
| large number of invitations had been issued,
| and nearly every one responded in person:
| Accompanying. each invitation was request
| that the recipient contribute sentiment
noteworthy fact that in the 200 sentiments
that were sent in, not more than two or
three were duplicated,-a significant copl-
mentary upon the diversity Of taste repre-.
sented BY ~ those present; the nff'rasd fGrlna
an an address by the Rev. Arthur Little, an
original poem by Mrs. Elizabeth Boynton
Harbert, and vocal music by Mrs. Phil Brad
Icy, Miss Mulford, and Mrs. uarbert Airs.
n. Fl. Blatchford read in an admirable man
Mer one Of Longfelow's poems, and Mr. E:
W. B!atchford gave an historical account Of
q hand-painted illumination Of one OF the
poets works. The closing feature ct the be
the occasion, nevertheless produced much
amusement and laughter. A quartet OF col
ored vocalists, stationed in the court, enter
tainel the audience with characteristic melo-
ulso. Mi. Llltle' AuuFeSS MAS EV1lplGtono1tC,
scholarly, and pleasing. In well-ehosen
words, the speaker rapidlys sketched the
prominent events in the life Of the poet,
critically examined his writings, and eulo-
elzed him in glowing terms as man and
poet. At the close Of Alr. Little's remarks,
Dr.. Nixon handed him an autograph letter
which had been received from Mr. Longfel-
low, and which was received with consider
| able applause:
CAMBRIDGE, Feb. 20.-1frs. Niron-DEAR
MADAM: Like Sebastian Of old in twelfth
Night" II can no other answer make but
THINKS, and thanks, and ever thanks Yours
very truly, HENRY W. LosGFELLoW-
On the reverse side of this letter Of ac-
knoWledgment was the following stanza's Sc
lected by Mr. Longfel1ow:
THE night shall be filled with music,
And the cares TINT infest the day
Shall fold their tents like the Arabs,
And rs silently steal away. -..
Feb. 20, 1880. HESHY ". LoNGFELLow.
After the literary exercises Of the evening
had been finished, the: guests adjourned to
the diningroom and had all The enjoyment
that is inspired BY a tempting collation.. me
event was . thoroughly movable one one @. enc.
so far as known, was the only: important
LongfeilOw celebration that has happened in