Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1888-05-19


convention at Hope was well attended, and ex-
ceedingly harmonious. Mrs Lydia M. Chace, the
president, called the meeting to order and Mrs.
Josie L. Hicks, of Hope, delivered the address of
welcome.
Kirst & Kramer, the enterprising South Main
street grocers, keep the finest quality of groceries
in the city. Their handsome and neatly arranged
store, attention to customers and prompt delivery
make them ever pre-eminent in the minds of
housekeepers.
Friday evening of last week, Mrs. Major. Dunn
at the arsenal entertained a select coterie of
young ladies in honor of her sister Mrs. Morrill,.
The affair has been characterized as one of the
most unique and graceful entertainments ever given
in the Rose City.
Mr. Ed. LeFeyre, for so many years in the en-
ploy of Dr. Beidleman, has gone into the drug
business on his own account, in partnership with
Mr.. Ashby, at the former location of Sayle &
Ashby. Mr.. LeFevre has host of friends who
wish him success.
Gov. Hughes addressed a large audience at the
corner of Fifth and Main streets last Thursday
night. Ex-Gov II. M. Rector, in the absence of
his son, responded to his excellency, and Mr.. W.
l.. Terry followed with few appropriate remarks
in favor of Hon. John G. Fletcher.
Mr.. Chas. E. Cunningham left last Saturday
evening to attend the Union Labor convention at
Cincinnati. There is news to the effect that he
has received the nomination for vice president on
the Union Labor ticket. Mr.. A. J. Streeter, of
Illinois, being the nominee for president
Two of Little Rock society bellies were gazing in
at Mr.. Bernays window, which is so handsomely
adorned with the watches he has generously
placed in reach of all. edo you believe said
one "that the young men fully realize that the ice
cream season is right upon us again. II know
one who does,' was the reply, land Rossners
cream is better than ever, believe this year.
The reception held by Mrs. d. P. Upham
Wtdn sday afternoon May 10th, at her residence,
3O3 East Fifteenth street, was one of the most ell
egant affairs of the season. Mrs. Upham was as
sisted by Mrs A. G. DeShon, Mrs. c. c. Waters
and Mrs. f. j. II. Reckon. The ladies chatted to
strains of music, and after partaking of an elegant
repast went home carrying lively remembrance
of the evenings pleasures.
Wednesday evening Mrs. Skipwith gave very
elegant reception to her lady friends from O'Clock
to Z. novel feature of the occasion was the
service OF supper, which was presided over by Lit
tie Rocks beautiful maidens. As the doors of the
supper room were thrown open, rainbow vision
of girls formed a half circle about the long tables,
and proceeded to do the honors to the married la
dies. Seven O'Clock heralded the arrival of the
gentlemen who were in turn seated at supper in COM
pany with the young ladies', and all were graciously
attended by those who had been as gracefully
served Dancing began at $3.50, and the german
was entered into with zest until midnight. This
entertainment formed very handsome climax to
the many happy occasions of the season.
An Interesting base ball game will take place
Wednesday next, May 23d, at p. M, at the ball
grounds, between the "Dudes" and the 'Mother
Hubbards." AS it is to be given for the benefit
of the Orphans home, every one is expected to 60
and cheer the valiant ball players on to victory.
As their attire is to somthing rather unique in its
line, for peculiar reasons of modesty and extreme
diflidence, their names have been withheld from