Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-06-16


hosts of friends in wishing the bridal couple long
life, prosperity and happiness.
The Little Rock w. G. r. U. will give recep-
ton at state headquarters, 106 E. Markham street
(second foor), to the state officers and all others
who incline to come, from 5 to 10 pm, Thursday,
21st inst. Refreshments will be served, and any
donations of a character to furnish either parlor
or dining-room will be gladly received.
The marriage of DR.. Sterling Bond and Miss
Julia Blocher, for some time whispered of by that
society oracle, Dame Rumor, is announced to take
place Tuesday evening next at Christ church, Rev.
Wallace Carnahan officiating. No cards. From
all directions will pour in good wishes for the flu
ture happiness and welfare of this young couple.
During the heated term the Woman's Exchange
will close daily from to 4 p. NJ There being
little, if any, business during those hours, it is
thought best to give the able and untiring super
intendent a short rest from the heat and burthen
of the day; SO friends and patrons will please bear
this in mind. A supply of fresh cakes and bread
always on hand.
Mrs Sue Peay gave progressive euchre party
for her niece, Miss Lollie Lewis, last Wednesday
night. The prizes were very handsome and of
most unique design. The wide porches of the
residence were decorated with lanterns galore, and
the scene from the street was such as to call forth
general admiration. The best of good times at
the hands of this hostess is always assured.
The entertainments given by the Adelaide Ran
dali Opera company at Glenwood Park Summer
theater are increasing in favor with each evening"
The company is first class and all the popular
operas of the day belong to their repertoire The
posed of the most cultivated people, who show
warm appreciation of the excellent talent.
sa.,-T The man with the stingT pose and generous
foot, who wouldn't subscribe and doesn't 'believe
in womans paper" has a rent in his pantaloons
that is sadly in need of mending. One wish only
we hold for him. 1t is this That somewhere in
all the world there is woman who would gladly
darn the rent, weaving in with the hundred stitches
the golden threads of a pure, true love.
Arrangements have been perfected for the
speedy completion of Trinity Episcopal cathedral,
and the walls will be put up between now and fall
Rev. E. W. Proctor, besides being clergyman of
rare ability, has evinced himself most efficient
organizer in all church work, and the southern
part of the city will soon be ornamented by
church edifce of which they will have just reason
to be proud.
The closing exercises of st. Mary's academy,
this city, were well attended Thursday evening,
and although the weather was warm the large
audience thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment,
which was interesting from its commencement to
its close The four young lady graduates were
awarded gold medals for the completion of the
course of study, and gold medals were given for
excellence in different branches, after which
number of silver medals, crowns, books, bouquets
and other prizes were given to pupils of this most
excellent school. Rev. Father Reilly made an
eloquent address, commencing the work of the in
stitution and giving good advice to the graduates.
A reception was given the Aesthetic club by Mrs.
George William Caruth last Wednesday afternoon,
and the occasion will be long and well remem-
bered one by all those who had the good fortune
to attend. A number of ladies outside the club
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