The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-12-31

short address by Mr. C. w. Lewis, and prayer
by Rev. Peter Vertrees. After the distribu-
ton of presents, social followed. the net
proceeds of the entertainment were about $50.
Miss Emma V. Gentry has gone to the
country to spend the remaining holidays
with her mama.
Mr.. Gabriel Jones, Principal of the
night school, was the recipient Of quite
number of presents from his pupils.
Simpson Chapel had their Christmas tree
on Saturday night with Q large crowd in
attendance Their snow house took we'll.
The Golden Star gave Christmas soiree
last Monday eve. at 676 n. Miss. street.
About 20 couples of the elite assembled and
made the night one of merriment. A sup
per. the essence Of all the Christmas sweets,
RECALLED them and they homeward plodded
their weary way.
Rapp, wealthy farmer from Illinois,
was in the city Wednesday looking for his
wife. Aravilla, who, he discovered, when too
late, had learned to love another "feller."
| The wicked Aravilla made second bestow-
al of her affections on festive stock dealer.
The couple were arrested on a charge OF
adultery.
J. H. Ringgold was seen few days ago in
search of pardgoric, soothing syrup, etc.,
ETC., at Browning & Sloan's drug store. After
investigation We found out that it was q
Christmas gift. The young lady arrived at
two o'clock p. M, on that day, and weigh
ing just twelve pounds. Mother and child
doing well.
Mr.. w. d. Mccoy and lady entertained .
number Of friends at their residence, No.
228 n. Noble street, with ell the delicacies
of the season. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Stokes Muncie, Mr.. L. K.
! Cbristy, James n. A. Lightbourn, Gabriel
L. Jones, j. B. Owen and Harvey Young.
Thos. HAYES, a farmer color seargent Of
the 'old 28th" and who lost an arm in the
little matinee in front of Petersburg Va.
assisted by his amiable wife, gave his old
comrades and friends fine dinner last Mon
that would have done credit to Prince
Corporal Hayes knows how to entertain, al
we'll as to fight "Johnnies."
A delightful entertainment was giver
Tuesday evening at IA w. Market St. by TIT
Young Ladies Royal Club of the East. SOM
very handsome toilets were worn on the &C
casion, and mirth and gaiety prevailed du
ring the evening. At about IL o'clock an ele
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was resumed, and the light fantastic was trip
ped til the "wee sma" hours
Mrs Sallie Brown, entertained few friend
in handsome style Tuesday evening at he
residence on Ind avenue. A choice suppe
was served on the occasion, choice wines re
called the guests, and at the close, those pres
ent promised to call again, while those VIII
were not present after being told of the goo
time vowed never to miss another of Mn
z Browns soirees-that is if they get bid.
The Ladies' Independent Golden Circl
, gave their banquet last Wednesday evenin
at the Masonic Hall on East Washington
street. A large number Of people wer
present and addresses were made by tn
following gentlemen: DR.. S. A. Elber'
. subject. aDnty of a Race" Samuel Early
, .'The Progress of the Ladies'" Thos. Pool
Mr.. Tanner, Zeal Of the Ladies'" Gabrie
Jones, Effects of Civilization and Cultur
: on Society"
The Christmas tree entertainment given g
: the Blackford street church was a great sue
cess in every particular. The house VS.
crowded and the gaily decorated tree wa
, loaded with handsome and valuable pre-,
! ents. There was considerable competitio
for the grand prize of the evening, hand
some gold watch and chain; which wa
: carried ,off by Mrs. Murray Ousley, Sh
. having received 200 votes at ten cents eacl
The second prize, 40 yards of muslin, wa
awarded Mrs Maggie Primus, and the thirc
load of coal, to Mrs. Hattie Philips. Eide
Manson is an energetic worker, and neve
r fails to make something for his church whe
he starts out