, 1880-03-07
THE SOCIAL WORLD.
Matrimonial and Other Events OF
the Week.
Parties Given by the Clubs and
Private individuals.
Receptions, Surprises, Personal Notes, and
Other Interesting Gleaningp.


LHSt IAufSQAy " ClAA8s ~ 4VVs 4UQ dNH8 |
street, Miss Mary B. McNamara, daughter OF |
Mr.. q. T., Mcnamara, was married to Mr. T. c. ]
Decker The ceremony was performed by the !
BRIDES uncle the Rev. r. Miller, Of Winnebago. |
The bride Was attfred ia q dress OF crepe bunt- |
ing. handsomely trimme ed With white satin. bro |
cade silk, and fringe. The bride and groom were |
remembered with many handsome aud useful |
presents
Mr. ]. a. Forrest and Hiss Blanche Powell, |
daughter OF Mrs. E. a. House, were married In
a quiet but very pleasing manner at the resi-
dence Of the BRIDES mother, 58 South Elizabeth
street, on Tuesday. at p. H., by the Rev. E. T.
Galviu Mr. aud Mrs. Forrest have gone Easton
q short bridal tour.
A quiet but very pleasant AFFAIR occurred last
Thursday evening in the marriage Of Miss Jessie
D. Pingree and Mr.. Charles F. North, the Rev
DR.. Fl. ". Thomas officiating. After congratu-
lations for the future welfare Of the newly
welded couple, the guests we're served with an
elegant supper furnished by Eckhardt. The
presents were numerous and elegant
The marriage Of Mr. John W. Langston and
Miss Ellda Ayers was solemnfzed at Keokuk on
Wednesday evening, Feb. 25* The occasion was
one of splendor and beauty. and the happy
couple received the congratulations Of host OF
relatives and friends who were present. The
groom, who is connected with the Gate City.
formerly resided In this city. where be
has been long and fnyoruble known rs
a young gentleman of very high qualities. The
bride is the daughter Of Fl. H. Ayres, Of Keokuk,
and is esteemed for her many excellent traits
and sweet disposition. DR.. ". G. Craig, OF the
Westminster Presbyterian Church, ofdclated~ at
the ceremony. The decorations were exceed
ingly beautiful The other decorations we're
very elaborate and prpfnse. The bride wore
dress Of peach-blown canary SILK, skirt cut prtn-
cess. with long basque, with orange blossom
trimmings; She wore bridal veil, amethyst
reception was given the newly-wedded couple at
Jackson in 3h'S city The scene cen was ;S
Handsome flowers and evergreens graced
the % LIZ 1o han9s s9@ Ssi in e ae
greens. while below it was the monogram a 4
L. in beautiful flowers and evergreens The
eaS en5oyableness 'i Of tie occasion and ,rs
Langston were the recipients Is ct large number
Oh Tuesday NJ. J. F. Edmonds, formerly Of
Chicago, now Of Deadwood, ?: T., vas united tn
the bonds Of matrimony to Miss Jennie en- Carron,
b Being NJ performed By the brides father. the Rev.
Henry Carroll, at the family residence, 10 the
Of ss rew and Mrs Edmond
The marriage Of Miss Minnie Green, daughter
y. NJ
Of the First Regiment was celebrated last
Wednesday evening at @ clock at tho residence
of The Rfde. No; 4ls west Randolph b street. gre ,,s
acted as ushers. The wedding was strictly pri-
yate The couple we're the recipients Of var1-
ETY. OF useful presents: among o!ner Lungs, 70 4n
pauy 4, First Regiment, and an after-dinner set
Of decorated china from the groom's associates
in the Office Of the street-railway company
The mnrriaee Of Mr. Charles J, Walters, Of
Chicago, to Miss Elmina A. Maynard, only
od occarred Wednesday night Of last week At the
residence Of the BRIDES mother, the Rev. H. i.
Kerfoot officiating.
PROSPECTIVE BLISS
S ef as Ms a Gn1e q shs o
The engagement OF Miss Mamie I.aggert and
MI: George s. Briggs both OF Rockford is an
SOCIAL AND CLUB NOTES.
Miss Grace Hodges gave lunch party last
Miss Maggle Enders gave lunch party In
| honor Of Miss webb, Of Baltimore, Friday even
! ing.
| Ing surprise last Tuesday evening at bis resi-
| dence, corner Of Prairie avenue and Ih1r1y-
| LIE The 4. s. 6. was delightfully."- entertained on
| last Tuesday evening by Mr. and Mrs J. W.
! Thomas at their residence, No. lib south Feof1a
The members Of Miss Sara E. Oberander's class
at the Second Baptist sanday.sch2ol surps!Ted sur sa
/ her very pleasantly lust tuesday evening ne LIZ
ar was adrahy a M %anagea nc ana o essTs e
! Small and George S. 1nman:
| Among the pleasant events Of the week was
| small dInuer-party on "Wednesday evening.
given by Ms. Il. 4. Hanson. Of Y Thirty-third
! street.
recention @ nj Marines West side Academy Fri
| day night. There were about 15o couples PrGs-
ent, and the atfalr proved one Of the most brill
'4M Mr "a and sde Ms % B. F. Gritty entertained about
| twenty-five friends in delightful manner OF
their residence, liz South, Park avenue, lest
| yersary OF. their marriage, also the return home
I Of MI CrflIy from Denver, Col, where he has
been for the past SIX months. .. ,,,..
Cora Tarrslnt Friday evening at her residence
tsg North Carpenter street; .,o...,+
The Evergreen Club held one Of their pleasantt Pleas NJ
Green's Hall "Wednesday evening 1,i9 g. 4 About Do
fifty couple were present. and M an % united IN pfs~
n"ncng II tne HeeeSs 81 anoter aog Of their pleas
I ing entertainments wednesday evening at the
residence Of NJ Albright e 6s5 MonE9e 9S
| win be held Tuesday evening at the residence OF
/ Mr. j. H. Henryck. 6ss Adams strePt-
One Of the most complete and eh31yanle sur, =,
eea as Easbsr sTSn chaptes s. add 6sr niece
Lizzie Ryan On svenmag "a
The members E and nhawt stree araysd as
:. .fantoms. ."and marched in double file to the res
| idcnce Of Mrs. ngersoi, 81 Wisconsin street,
| numbering about forty persons. |
| The t. b. S. G. met Friday evening at the
i residence of Mir and Mrs. J. 81. Waters 686 West
! adams street, where the operett4 Of Pene-
| lone was enacted before an atmtr1ng audience.
| The eighth reception Of the South Side Parlor
Club was held at the residence Of the Misses Eta
| and Jennie Goldman, No. 74S wabash avenue, last
! Sunday evening: g., , r,.
| o. daughter of Capt and Mrs. J. a. Bishop, OF
| No. Il Thirty eighth street gayE brilliant
g. e. > @'' '
| The Douglas Literary Association held very
| interesting lecture in their clubtroo Friday
t evening. The fnstallment OF new officers took
| place that evening. The new officers are as FOL
| lows: Charles q. Callahan, President: John
] Co]eRroye, ytce-President: l.oring N. I1sdaie.
Secretary; J. Raymond King, TREASURER, The
] Executive Committee are Willis Thorne, Charles
| Fl. Mekccl ana Verc King. This club is com
posed Of boys from 18 to is years Of age and Is IN
| ; very prosperous condition.
| 3fr And Mrs. 4. Edwards, former residents or
| +his cify celebrated their golden wedding tho
| 2sth nit, mt New Haven, Conn.,, by reception TO
Their relatives and friends The date was duly
[ underscorcd by gifts and ceremonies appropriate
to the occasion.
number Of the congregation OF st. Pnl1ls 8 Rc-
| formal Episcopal Church were gathered In the
| chauci of the church on Thursday evening, the
.,cct,ston being the presentation Of a handsome
! rntch b.. Bishop fnllows, the Rector Of the
| church, on Oehnlf of the congregation, to DR..
| Marsh. The leader Of the choir Of the church.
| I1he orrne{ou Hns further rendered interesting