Artemus Lamb anniversary party

LAMB, BEVIER, WEYERHAEUSER

Posted By: Michael J. Kearney (email)
Date: 12/16/2002 at 09:26:45

The Clinton Morning News Vol IV No. 139 Wednesday October 14, 1885 A Fairy Fete The Fifth Avenue Mansion of Mr. Artemus Lamb the Scene of a Brilliant Social Affair The handsome residence of Mr. and Mrs. Artemus Lamb, last evening, was the scene of one of the most brilliant social gatherings in the history of Clinton. The occasion of the affair was the anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Lamb's marriage and also the introduction of their daughter, Miss Emma, into society. The large house was a blaze of light from basement to roof, and the scene presented was a most beautiful one. The attendance was large, nearly all the invitations issued being responded to, and but few regrets being received. Flanagan & Greenhill's orchestra were in attendance and furnished delightful music for those who desired to enjoy the pleasant waltz. At about eleven o'clock a fine collation was served consisting of all the delicacies of the season. The costumes of the ladies present were very costly and unusually handsome, especially that worn by the fair young debutante, upon whom was showered the congratulations of all present. Miss Lamb will prove a valuable acquisition to the society of Clinton owing to her personal beauty and mental attainments. Among those present from abroad were the following: Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Weyerhauser and Miss Lizzie Weyerhauser, Miss Webber and Miss Guyer, of Rock Island; Mrs. J. Sloan, Miss Mitchell, Miss Schrader, Miss Squires, Miss Trout, Mr. Lawrence and Mr. Squires, of Maquoketa; Miss M. Stuart, of Detroit. It was not until a late hour that the guests departed for their homes, after wishing Mr. and Mrs. Lamb many returns of their anniversary, and Miss Emma a life of pleasure, so auspiciously begun.
The Clinton Weekly Herald Thursday October 15, 1885 Social Scenes A Brilliant Anniversary Commeration and Debutant Reception at Artemus Lamb's - Wedding Bells at LeRoy Bradley's - Etc. A Grand Reception An entertainment, picturesque and charming in a high degree, was enjoyed by several hundred guests at the elegant residence of Mr. and Mrs. Artemus Lamb on Fifth avenue Tuesday evening, Oct. 13th, the occasion being at once a pleasant commemoration of the 20th wedding anniversary of the host and hostess and a favorable opportunity for the social debut of Miss Emma Lamb, their accomplished daughter. Handsome lithographed invitations had been extended to several hundred friends of Mr. and Mrs. Lamb residing here and elsewhere, and responses were so numerous as to make necessary but few regrets. Lavish and suitable preparations were then entered upon by Mr. and Mrs. Lamb and daughter and their guests as well, the consummation of which was a social event equaling in brilliancy and éclat any similar occasion in this city. The spacious and luxuriantly furnished parlors and apartments of the mansion were tastefully adorned and brightly illuminated throughout, superb floral collections and ornaments from Chicago delighting the air everywhere and filling it with a delicious perfume. The guests uniformly attired in full evening dress, were received by Mr. and Mrs. Lamb and daughter, assisted by Mrs. W.G. Bevier, of Tipton, and Miss Mary B. Stewart, of Detroit. Miss Lamb was radiant with the smiles of happiness incident to so important and auspicious an epoch in her young career, and the host and hostess were noticeably cordial and solicitous for the comfort of their friends. Meritorious efforts of Greenhill & Flanagan's full orchestra gratified the musical taste and inspired the terpsichorean proclivities of the throng, while in the commodious dining room the guests were abundantly served with choice refreshments from Kinsley's. At the request of Mr. and Mrs. Lamb no presents were made. Among the guest from abroad Mr. and Mrs. F.C. Weyerhaeuser, Miss L. Weyerhaeuser, Mrs. M. Blackburn, Miss A. Webber, Miss Annette Guyer and Miss Emma Chapman of Rock Island; Mrs. John Sloan, Miss Thekla Von Schroeder, Misses Mitchell, Squires and Trout, and Mrssrs. Squires and Lawrence, of Maquoketa; Miss Ryder, of Dubuque; Mrs. W.B. Bevier, of Tipton; Miss Mary B. Stewart, of Detroit.