St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-03-08
PIETY IN SOCIETY.

almost entire absence of the usual round of
private gayeties is noted, aud were it not for
the occurrence of a few isolated events of a
more public nature the record of the week
would be a complete blank.
A number of explanations are offered by
society people for dullness unusual even at
this season. Among others the idea is adj
vanced, particularly by confding members
of the fair sex, that it is proof of increased
goodness on the part of people generally
as evidenced in their willingness to forego
the pleasures of the fashionable world and
devote themselves to the welfare Of their
souls by a strict compliance with the de-
mands of the penitental season.
Others. and it is to be regretted that among
them are to be found many gentlemen of
great experience and knowledge of the world,
ridi cule the optimistic views of these fair
apostates from the shrine of fashion to that
of religion, and allege that the
year of our Lord, 1885, is no
more remarkable for piety in society
than any other, and that the explanation is
to be found in considerations of a much
more worldly nature; even going so far as to
affirm that the unwonted outburst of religious
fever is simply an indirect effect of hard
times, and that there are many heads of
families, not usually noted for a self-sacrific-
ing compliance with the demands of the
church, who now encourage their families in
the wearing of sackcloth and the eating of
Goldfish, from purely base and ignoble de-
sire to give their pocketbooks rest.
Whatever may be the truth of these spccu-
lations as to the cause, the effect is plainly to
be seen. A partial consolation is found,
however, in the reflection that if the first
explanation be the true one, the clear con-
sciences and improved digestions resulting
from prolonged absence from the vanities
Of the world will enable their possessors to
plunge with renewed enjoyment into the
seethiDg vortex of the social m9lstrom;
while, on the other hand, If the more cynical
view taken by those whose ex-
perience of human nature has
rendered them indisposed to ac-
cept an explanation requiring such implicit
faith in human goodness, should be correct,
comfort is found in the reflection that the
rush of pent-up gayety al ter Easter Sunday
will sweep away all such slight barriers to
enjoyment as the opposition of stingy papas
and the resulting inroads upon bank ac-
counts and weakening of credits, will more
than compensate for the privations Of the
present.
On Monday evening the Social club gave
a masquerade ball at Standard hall. About
seventy-fve couples were in attendance and
many beautiful and novel costumes were dis
played. Dancing was continued until
II O'Clock, when a general unmasking took
place, followed by a sumptuous supper. The
company dispersed at late hour, the general
verdict being that an exceedingly enjoyable
evening had been spent.
Yesterday evening the West Side rink gave
a grand masquerade carnival.
The West side has organized a dancing
class which meets at Liedertafel hall.
The annual meeting of the Minnesota
Boat club took place on Friday evening.
The young ladies of Woodland Park Bap-
fist church will give grand egg festival just
before Easter.
On Sunday afternoon last Dr. Fulton en-
tertained party of ten at private dinner
at the Metropolitan.
The regular fortnightly rally of the tenn
perauce societies took place at Pfeifer's hall
on Monday evening,
The Father Mathew society of the city has
organized corps of temperance cadets as
juvenile auxiliary force.
The ladies of the First Baptist church gave
a reception and supper at the chapel on Wa
couta street On Thursday evening
The regular meeting of the Park Church
Congregational club WAS held last evening
at the chapel on Maekubin street.
\ dauce and rattle were held at the resi-
deuce of \. Heidenrich, West side, on Satur-
day night, for the benefit of Mrs. Colson.
On Friday evening the ladies of the First
VI. +. church held sociable at the residence
of Mrs. Pascal Smith on St. Anthony bill.
The Baptist society of the West side are
holding services in the gymnasium until they
can collect sufficient funds to erect a church.
The knights of the st. Paul Catholic Tenn
peranee Benevolent society held their regular
monthly meeting at the cathedral on Monday
evening.
On Tuesday evening the ladies of Prof
Beggs' dancing classes rendered the profess
sor benefit soiree, which was largely at
tended.
The Misses Prince entertained the Lower
Town Whist club on Thursday evening at
their residence. About eight couples we're
present
Daniel r. Moves gave another of the series
of Travel Talks in the parlors Of the House
of Hope on Friday evening, the subject be-
ing Cuba.
On Tuesday evening the marriage of +. D.
Campbell to Miss Carrie Brott was celebrated
at the residence of F. o. Pert, on Robert
street. Rev. T. f. Riddell officiating.
The lady managers of the Women's
Christian home served supper throughout
the week in the state capitol. The enter
prise is said to have been financially success
ful.
On Sunday evening Mrs. + H Smith gave
= birthday marty in honor of Mr.. Frank
Smith. who was year older on that date
than be bad been az the same time last year.
A large number OF friends was present
Tae Caoral society had three rehearsaIs
during the week, Si-ro- Jan oottz is exert
Ing himself to make the coming May festival
4 great success. Prof. Wood has been
playing the sccompaninenis at the re-
hearSs!s-
y social entertainment was given last
evening a; the rooms Of the Gospel Temper
aaee union, consisting u music, readings,
Rotations and xdireSses-
ThursdAS vas souvenir dav al the EXPOSE
t;o1 roller rink. ali ladies taking pars il the
grand march receiving handsome Eaeneuto