The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1874-05-26
THE EDITORIAL HOLSTERS.

VISIT OF THE MEMBERS TO THE PRESIDENT ON
sATURDAY-soME REMARKS AND A GEN
ERAL HAND-sHAKING-A GRAND RECEPTION
AT MASONIC TEMPLE AND THE GUESTS
PRESENT.
The Washington Chronicle of the 18th
inst, gives the following account of the
rsmbles and doings of the Indiana Editorial
Association in that city: The visiting In
diana journalists were taken in charge yester-
day morning by their brethren ofthe Hoosier
State, resident in this city, and escorted
through the treasury department, from
whence they proceeded to the white
house and were ushered into the east room.
where, shortly after their arrival, the presi-
dent entered, accompanied by Representa-
tive Coburn, who introduced to the pres;-
dent Mr.. James t. Bryer president of the
Indiana Editorial Association, who made a
briet and formal address of greeting. The
president thanked the association for
their visit, and expressed his desire that the
members would enjoy their trip. He was
then introduced to each member by Mr.
Dryer, and a general Misunderstanding followed,
after which the visitors repaired TO the Cor
coral gallery of art. Sightseeing over there
they went to the capitol, and spent the after
House of Representatives and inspecting the
building and the botanical gardens.
RECEPTION LAST NIGHT.
Last night they were the recipients of a
grand complimentary reception at Masonic
Temple, which was recherche affair, and
| equal to any similar event of the past season.
The hall was tastefully decorated with ma
| tional flags, the coat-of-arms of the state,
remnants bearing the names of all the stat s
in the union, fragrant flowers, melodious
| birds, and all the accessories calculated to
please the eye and crafty the senses. The
guests were welcomed in felicitous speech
| by Honorable o. p. Morton, who was an
swered in few neat remarks by Mr.. j. Il.
Buyer, president of the association. This
was followed by brief and eloquent addresses
| by Honorables G. S. Orth, j. NJ. Wilson, w.
e. Niblack, J. NJ. Tyner, D. d. Pratt W. S.
Holman, j. @. Blaine, and j. P. C. Shanks
Dancing followed, under the management of
| the following committees:
Committee of Arrangements-J. M. Du-
| four, Lee III. Alley, j, III. Barrett, w. III.
! Goddard, and Major l.. p. Williams.
| Reception Committee-General William
Mckee Dunn, j. b. Dillon, ID. p. Holloway,
Hon. John ID. DeFrees. Hon. James M. Ray,
John Morrison, w. l.. Woods, and j. A.
| Shanklin.
Floor Commlttee-C. G. Nealy, j. ii.
Slime, HI. B. Crittenden, w. G. CARRIER, and
ii. g. Lockhart.
| President Grant was present, and beside
| the farailies of the visitors. there were pres
emit Mrs. Jourdan, Misses Susie Evans and
frankie Cowan, Mrs. Dufour, Misses
| Emma Williams, Cora Hardness, Packard,
Stokes, Mamie Dunn, Alice Coomes.Stewart,
Burnett, Alice Bennett, Flora sBirney, and
numerous others. A pleasant feature OF the
evening was the presentation of gold
| headed cane to Mr.. Ainsworth, the manager
of the excursion, by Mrs. Jourdan, on be-
half of the association. Tomorrow the
members of the association go to Mount
Vernon, leaving here at 10 A. NJ, and re-
turning at 4P.M 4ef
Miss Risley. Mr.. Stewards adopted
daughter, is the head of the movement
among the women of Washington to aid
in the centennial project. This lady Is a
veiy accomplished and energetic person.
She has good deal of literary ability, being
the scribe aud assistant in Mr.. Stewards
book of travels around The world. She is
the daughter of Mr.. Hamilton Risley. late
auditor and man ofthe world in Washing
ton. 1t is said that Mr.. Seward wished to
marry the young lady; be that as it may,
he took herself and sister with him in his
long Journeys to vario us countries, finally
adopted Miss Risley, and at his death left
her large fortune. She is brunette of
some personal beauty and reputed fascina-
ton Of manners; not handsome, and of a
particularly mature style in figure and ex-
preston of feature.
The London Figaro says that as editor OF
pnpch Mr. Tom TAYLOR receives' 81 200 a