The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-04-23
CINCINNATI NEWS.



the pu pose of raising enough money t.
carry the Society to Louisville to appear ir
the great Musical Festival which will occur
in Louisville. This Society has already
achieved reputation for its singing, and
words from us will scarcely augment this
fame; therefore, let it suffice for US to say
that those concerned are doing their very
best to complete every arrangement for the
successful presentation of the Cantata, and
the public will do exceedingly we'll to invest
their dollars in tickets and thus assist the
enterprise which these young ladies and
gentleman haze so nobly maintained for
several months.
The Merry Twelve Dramatic Club, which
recently played Freedoms Dawn quite sue
cessfully at Robinsor's Opera House, have
been requested 70 repeat it at Odd Fellows
Hall, Covington, Ky, for the benefit of a
| Baptist Church over there. Charles Plumb,
ESQ the Agent and Business Manager of
this dramatic circle, anticipates large
crowd on Monday night, April 25, and in
vites the ope of Cincinnati to drop over
in Coving .on and take in Freedoms Dawn,
at Odd Fellows Hall, corner Fifth and
| Madison streets.
The German (alle samee) gave practice
last week, and had a most enjoyable time
indeed. Misses Mary Taylor and Z. Cooper
| were present as guests of the Club. The
music by Professor Kinney proved very
| pleasing, and it was early morn when the
German broke up and started home. The
German will meet at Mrs. Scott Berry's this
week in compliment to Miss Mississippi
Berry, who is in the city on her way from
III prnelsville. N. Y, to Harrison, o. An
interesting programme haze been arranged,
and n lively time is anticipated.
The First Baptist Church of Avondale,
gave a grand old folks concert last Thurs
day evening, and had fine time. A large
crowd was present and every one was highly
pleased with these exercises,
The Walters Union met last Thursday
ut Hall of st. John, and President Law
rene in the chair Business Of importance
was transacted, and twenty-five new mem
bers admitted. The Union anticipates giv-
ing something fine before long, but it is ut
present great secret. All members are re-
ques'ed to meet next Thursday evening at
sharp hour
Theatricals are becoming immensely pop
ular with the Church folks of this city
Some years ago it was painted in glowing
language, that going to theaters and circuses
was n most egregious sin. But times have
changed and almost every day we see dea-
con of some Church dressed up in spangles
on the stage. playing some drama or cantata.
Not long ago we saw the same man who
collected the change on Sundays at Church,
acting as stage manager. We really mourn
for the morality of this wicked city, espe-
cially SO since some of our religious teach
ers are stage struck. Very sad, but awfully
true.
1t is our opinion that this city has had
about as much of Uncle Toms Cabin as it
can digest. The original George Harris has
lectured to small colored audiences for over
a month, Draper's Uncle Toms Cabin
Troupe is at Pixies this week, and we are
to have some more next week at Heuck's
The city has mad all it wants of Uncle
Tommy, and we would suggest that these
troupes shut up and go home.
That naughty Bulletin correspondent
made two girls in the West End just awful
mad last week, by announcing that they
were going to get married. We take pleas
ure in saying that it is a false rumOr, and
that the charming young dears have not
the slightest idea of entering the elysian
bonds of welded bliss. Pshawl Why, no
indeed. You are wrong, Mr.. Bulletin.
That was good suggestion of Bluffs when
ne said Seventh street Church should be
ventilated since it has grown warmer. But
we have suggestion too. Wouldn't it be u
| good idea to cork up the mouth OF that tel
| low who sings "Banks of that River2" This
would be a splendid ventilation, too, if q
cork large enough to fit can be found
The grand oratiorical contest will be post
poned until after the Louisville Musical Fes-
tival. Several beautiful short dramas are
being learned for this concert and will prove
very interesting Bills containing fall ac-
counts will be issued in few weeks.
The invitations of the Y. S. G. P. Club
are out and are very neat and elegant. This
| hop occurs on Friday night at the hall on
the corner of Eighth and Freeman. Judg-
ing from the preparations this ball is to be
the best rs we'll as the last of the season.
Miss Mamie Ray is the President of this club,
Cyrilla Jackson. Vice President; ida Liv-
erpool, Secretary; Lulie Ray, Treasurer.
The Misses Barnett, Newman, Jones and
| Todd, are the Committee. The newspaper
correspondents have been very cordially in
vited to this ball and return thousands of
thanks for the kindness.
Theodore Green, Esq, Principal of the
| Natchez Public Schools has accepted posi-
ton in Washington, ID. c., and will move
there in July His long connection with the
schools of Natchez has wen him many
friends, and his departure will cast quite a
| gloom over that place and vicinity We
wish MIR. and Mrs. Green abundant success
in their new home. Stop here as you 60 by,
| Theo.
Is Wraign living? We Judge he must
be. rs we hear there is colored Teachers
Association being established in Central
Ohio. We suggest Wraign for the Presi-
dency. 'Rah for Wraignl
| RANDOMs.
George Marshall, of the Southern r. r.
Office, was in Chattanooga, Tenn, last
week.
Mr.. Charles Watson. of Louisville, KY,
has been visiting his father, Mr.. G. T. Wat
son, in our city, during the past week.
We are to have swell wedding here on
the 25th inst.
Mr.. Frank Abner is making things in
teresting for the gents with Queen City
belle.
Mr.. Paul Jones, of Chicago is registered
at the Hotel Graves this week.
Rumor has it that we are to have several
weddings here soon.
That prince of jolly fellows, John Pur.
nell, will visit indianapolis soon
George Reed SAYS he will be on hand in
Louisville during the May Festival.
The Anchor Club gave a reception at the
elegant residence OF Mrs. A. s. Thomas last