The Sentinel. [volume] (Trenton, N.J.) 1880-1882, 1881-02-26

ECLECTIC RECEPTION NOTES.-The
programme Of dances is from Prices,
Philadelphia. It is in the form of a
satchel with delicate gold tracery on
the face and raised figures represent
ing two cherubim holding aloft the
Eclectic monogram.
Among the New York guests, are
several gentlemen Of distinction. Mr..
Stokely is one of the best elocu-
tionists in the country. J. P. John
sn Howard is well known as one Of the
fewcolored practicing attorneysin New
York City He is also politician of
considerable note /; and was one of
the delegates to the Chicago Conven-
ton last year. Pierre Barguet is an
Inspector of customs, and one of the
favorites of New York society. Fred.
P. Hayes is known as one of the hand
soonest men in New York, and the
husband of wife who had $4,000
dowry. Geo. Parker is the publisher
OF Rumor, a sixteen-page newspaper
of wide circulation and undoubted
ability. The delegation will also in
clude Messrs. T. 7. Summons, j. F.
Abrams and other men of Importance
and influence.
The Philadelphia Daily Chronicle
Herald has detailed H. Price Williams
to write up the reception for it's
Sunday edition.
J. I. Seth, the secretary of the
Amaranth Club, Philadelphia, writes
that but few of the members of his
club will be present.
The Crescent Club, Philadelphia,
will, as usual, be represented by a
large delegation
Eighteen Philadelphia ladies, be-
longing to the upper-tendom, have
accepted invitations to be present.
F. VIM. Jones, we'll known in Phila-
delphia society circles on account of
his engagement to Maggie Augustin,
member one of the wealthiest
colored families in that city, will lead
delegation from Wilmington, Del
The refreshments will include boned
turkey, salad and all the regulation
delicacies
Invitations have been extended to
and accepted by several members of
both houses of the Legislature.
The wives sisters and sweethearts
of the members of the New York Be-
hemian Club will accompany them.
Messrs. George Matthews and VIM.
K, Roberts will journey from Balti-
more to represent the Junior Assem-
bly,, Of that city.
The Eclectic Club, of Trenton, n j., are
making great preparations for their fifth an
nual reception, to be held on the lst of
March. A large delegation from this city
anticipate attending-N. Y. Run,or.
For the first time in it's history the
Club will not decorate the ballroom
where the Reception is held. A very
unwlse decision.
The dancing floor will be under
the management of A.. T. Weber, as
sisted by Chas. J. Durham and J. Nj.
Herbert.
Governor Ludlow will not be pres
ent, as will be seen from the follow
ing letter:
STATE OF New JERSEY,
EXECUTIVE Dept,
TRENTON, Feb. Oath, 1881.
Mr. h. ID. HERBERT, President, &c.
DEAR SIR-His Excellency, Gov
ernor Ludlow, desires me to acknowl-
e:age the receipt of your favor, invit-
ing HIM to be present at the Fifth
annual Reception of the Eclectic Club
On March LIST. The Governor regrets
mat public business will prevent his
a'alllng himself of your courtesy.
Yours respectfully,
Jos. L. MAR,
Private Secretary.
!. me coming Reception of the Eclec-
NC Club will doubtless be the last en-
.ertalnment of this character which
'ne Club will give for several years.
An intelligence office, where good