New-York tribune., 1885-01-04
SPOKES FROM THE HUB.

BosTON, Jan. 3.--Mrs. j. c. Cabot, of Beacons
ST. gave handsome dinner party at her residence last
Tuesday evening Among her guests. were Mr. and
Mrs Henry Cabot Lodge. Mr.. and Mrs. William q.
saltonstal DR.. ana Mrs George W. West nes salton-
stalD. Mr. Frank Lee. and Mr. Richard NJ. saltonsses
At the annual meeting Of the Botolph Club Saturday
night. Francis Parkman the historian again chosen
president and General Francis A. Walker aud J. Fox
croft Cole vice-presidents. Among the gentlemen ap.
pointed on the executive committee were william ID.
Howes Henry Parknan Julius Eichberg and J. Apple
ton Brown. On the.membersh.p committee were James
X. Osgood. Moorfeld Storey and Arthur Rotch.
The second Of the exclusive cotlon parties took place
at Berkeley Hall on Monday night Mrs. Z. Rollins
Morse Mrs. T. F. Gushing and Mrs. william Fay reccv
ing in their capacity OF managers" The party was
intended for Christmas and tho decorations were
mostly OF holly and misetoe, very tastefuy arranged
Ihe music by the Cadet band. The cottllon began
promptly at Q. as the cards OF invita-
ton. 1t was led by Mr. Francis c. Loring and Mrs.
Francis L. Hisginson The third and last party takes
place January Is.
One Of tho most interesting social eyonts next week
will be the Centcnnal-cclebrntion OF Dr. John Jeire-s
aerial voyage ia balloon from England to France for
which occasion Dr. snd,Mrs b. Joy Jeres Of Chestnut
January Z. from 3 until :. notable gathering Of
society people Will be present.
At the annual meeting OF the Papyrus Club tonight
at the Revere House. Mr.. Robert Grant, the young
Colonel Tneoiore A. Dodge President '"'' anu
The Paint and Clay Club is planning for its annual
exhibition which will be given In the gallery OF the Art
Club in February. The Paint and Clay has admitted
half dozen members including OF the strong
artists in and Is taking front rank proes-
siOnal club Thirty members have signed petition TO
Congress 10 repeal the tarifi on foreign pictures
Notable among the various New Years afternoon
receptions that OF Mis- toward NJ TcknOr at
her residence Jamaica Plain The unpleasant day
prevented many guests from driving TO tho host
6sss out-ottOwn home. although her hOspabe rarlOrs
were well filed with many distinguished people. Among
those invited aud those present Professor and Mrs
william Watson. Mr.. and Mrs. W. ID. HowcIls. Mr..
Francis Parkman Jules Rolsloven the artist Professor
and Mrs Carl Baermann, the Hon. John Holmes Good
enough late Secretary OF Legation at ConstantnOpe,
Miss Nora Perry, Mrs. Louisa Chandler MOIlton. Mr.
George SMELL Colonel L. ". HiggnsoD, Mr.. and Mrs.
John G.. Webster. aud Mr. George ii. ChIckering.
Mr. Charles Fearing Of New-ioTk, was guest OF Mr.
Francis L. Higginson ut the annual New Years Eve
supper at the Somerset Club 0ver which President Jacob
{. Rogers presided Commodore Iovey. OF the Eastern
acht Club. dinner In Mr. Fearings honor at the
Somerset Club on Friday, whieh was very handsome
affair
At a recent meeting of representatives OF all the
Unitarian churches In this city desire expressed
for midweck union service 10 De held In the daytime
In some central place To be most accessible for
friends DOWNTOWN iIenceorth such service Is to be
held every Wednesday promptly at noon tor hall an
hour tat the historic Kings Chapel. OF which the Rey.
DR.. Henry W. FUoc Is pastor The services viii be con-
lucted by another OF tho Boston Unitarian
ministers. The first service hels Wednesday, the
last day of the year. and was very fully attended