The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-02-26
Springfield, Ohio.

SRfkmBuoaOs OnlO.
With the exception of the City Conven.
ton, Valentine Day, and the Social, held at
Mira. David Martins, on Clark street, Tues
day evening, nothing has transpired to
create n stir in the social circles
The City Convention met in the Wigwam
Monday evening, February l4th, to nomi-
nate men for the Offices of Mayor, Solicitor,
Marshal, etc. We have nothing of import.
ance to attach to the fact that they met,
with the single exception, and that through
the noble efforts on the part of the colored
delegates, and what assistance could be
gained from few white friends, they suc-
ceeded in placing before the Convention and
nominating Mr.. w. S. Dent for Constable;
and if Mr. Z. G. jackson had been an early
starter in the canvass. there is no doubt but
what he could have secured the nomination
for Street Commissioner, for rs it was, be
made good race, and as it seems that his
name was merely sprung fer prestige, the
colored people have much to hope for,
Ms the ice is Tow broken. Brace up boys,
throw all your efforts together on the 9th of
April, and victory will perch upon your
OduueI, Luo SlotttOi Ot w o. Deut,
over all opposition.
The Social held at Mrs. Martins was a
neat affair, and the ladies of the Second
Baptist Church, under whose auspices it
WAS held, deserve great credit for the man.
ner in which it was conducted; although NO
preparations had been made, the interest
took q musical and literary turn, and the
evening was passed in pleasant manner.
D.. u L. ~ l..
son and Messrs. ID. 4. Smith, r. Walker, j.
w. Raddin, and music by Mrs. J. &. Corbin,
G. ID. Swayne, Misses ID. Hackly, Z. G.
jackson and VIM. Vivian. Miss A. Russell,
Mrs. Martin and Raddin had charge of re-
freshments, and presided with that dignity
which is peculiar to them, in such q way that
all went home with the determination to re-
turn when an opportunity is offered.
Mr.. John Bsyless has returned from visit
ing his parents, at Washington, &. b.
Miss chatham, of Chatham, Canada, who
has been visiting w. II. Dickson, Of West
High street, has returned home.
Mrs. b. +. Hesderson is convslescing.
Mrs Luzetts Steyens, Of Kenton. O., is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. o. Russell, of the
North Side. 81 49,
President Lee, of Wilberforce, held forth
st North Street AN z. Church, last Sab
bath.
The boys are still looking at their vslen-
tines.
Glad to hear Of our friend, VIM. Fielding,
formerly of this city, but now of Cincinnati,
taking such an interest in Sabbath School
work. JARIUs.
Cleveland. o., Items.
The Excelsior BAND furnished music at
the Kunard St.. rink last week, Tuesday
evening.
The entertainment telocutionsry and mu.
sical) at the East End Armory on the 18th
has been fsvorably spoken OF, but as Non
Nolo was not present, he is unable to say or
! tell more of it.
The Excelsior Bands long tslksd.of Con-
| cert Tor entertainment rather) is to come off
| on the 10th of next month Cor after.
The "split" under the charge OF Mr..
Johns, formerly pastor of the Congregs-
| tional Church of Mapel ST., has rented q
place on Garden ST., between Harper and
Hackman Sts-, in which ~ hold their meet
ings.
MUSICAL.
| On las week, Wednesday evening, the
necessary steps toward perfecting the or
| ganization Of grand Musical Society, to be
composed of the alumni of the High Schools
| of our city. The Normal School and pres
ent members of these were taken in the
Board of Education rooms on Euclid Ave
Mr.. Peter Zuker being made temporary
Chairman a Secretary etc having been an
pointed, they proceeded TO business, electine
their permanent officers for the coming
year, to and with Sept, |. The success OF
this organization is surely Insured, since the
names of such men rs Gen. Ed. Myer, Pres.
Levi T. Bsnder, Vice Pres; Prof. n. Coo
Stewart, Musical Director, and other infu
ential gentlemen are connected with the en-
terprise. AT this, the first meeting, and
that rather an impromptu affair, over 4Ot
persons signed the roll. Prof. Stewart tell.
me thas he expects chorus of 500 voices
and an orchestra Of seventy-five pieces in
side oftwO years, Of the 100 persons who's,
names appeared on that roll, only two name
of those belonging to our race were to b,
seen there, although there are quite mum
ber of colored students at the Central Higl
School, and also number Of graduates ii
the city at present. Mr.. Ernest Osborn
was the only graduate Of color present, tn
other is at present q member Of the c. II.
This won't do, we must have q larger repre-
sentatioR in this enterprise, On next Mon
day evening At $50, harp. there is to b
another meeting in the same place, and Gin
cerely hope that all the colored persons o
this who have ever 1t any time been con
J nected with either the High Schools or Soy
I'll