The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1882-04-01

ladies'. Addresses were made by different ladies
and gentlemen of the court. Rev. Mrs. Tolliver
being an experienced member of Salem court
Cincinnati, was requested TO make some re-
marks which she did, and which were well re-
ceived. Mr.. w. Hawkins was master of cere-
monies and acquitted himself with becoming
dignity.
q. B. Hamlet and family returned to Colum-
bus, Monday 9th inst. His return to good
health IS slow but we trust sure.
Henry Clark has launched into business for
himself as a drayman, the only one of color in
the city. Speedy delivery, careful handling
and reasonable charges should secure for him
n liberal patronage. We wish him success and
have given him our first job of hauling as an
earnest of the same.
The Anniversary of the Second Baptist
Church in every way success. Every
feature of the program was faithfully executed.
The Parlor concert and Social of Monday
evening very brilliant and enjoyable af
fair. TIE young ladies of the club assisted by
the Excelsior Glee Club, gave an entertain
meut which in point of artistic merit is seldom
attainel. This is the last appearance of ths
Club prior to leaving for its travelling engage
ment. Miss Eva Jackson presided at the organ.
Among the many visitors present we notice
from Bellefountaine, Mesdames, Josie Bass,
Emma Martin Misses, Eva, Minnie and Sallie
Jackson, Carrie Moxly, Eva Moore, Florence
Newsome, and MeSsrs VIM. Jackssn, VIM.
Coins, and James Moss; from Springfield, Mrs.
Dora Tudor, Misses, Louie Johnson and Lizzie
steele. Rev. JOS. Johnson from st. Paris and
Miss Maggie Arts of w. Liberty.
GRAND BIRTHDAY PARTY AND SURPRISE
WEDDING.
One of the gayest and most refined assem-
blages known to Urbana was entertained al
the elegant home of Prof. F. Andrews on last
Monday evening, il being the 18th annivers
airy of his wifeS, birth. The congratulations
extended were hearty, the presents useful and
beautiful. JOY unbounded and mirth
reigned supreme. And without any intima
tion thereof 10 the company assembled, Mis-
Lizzie, eldest daughter to the Prof. leaning
upon the arm of Mr.. JAS. Carly, was usheret
into the midst and Rev. p. Tolliver, ever read,
TO do good, summond to the delightful
task of prOnOuncing the couple 'no longe
twain but one flesh" Various were the ex
pressions of surprise and aftera brief lapse tn
kisses, congratulations and best wishes o
warm hearts were showered upon the newl.
welded pair. "Soft eyes looked love to eye
| that spake again, ana all went merry as a mar
rage DELL Inc Bfstnu surprise was lollOWe'
| up by spreading before the over-delighte'
| guests a bountiful collation. Of which all par
| took to their personal satisfaction. At a lat
| hour the happy company reluctantly tool
| their departure, feeling that it was good to b
| there and wishing each and all many happ
| returns We should be glad TO mention name
| of articles presented but the extent of our com
| muncation prevents. We simply append do
| nOr's names j. NJ. Steward, and wife Rev. an
| Mrs. TOliyer, Mr. Fulpress and wife, Rev. an
| Mrs. ii. Adams, Mrs. V. Bower. Mr.. $. Himte
Mr.. j. w. Moss, Mrs. Weathers, Wernell, Mr.
| X. Boyd. Mr.. c. Moss and wife, Mrs. J. w. Rot
| erts, Mr.. AIbert Jones, Mr.. W. Bowles an
wife, Mr.. J. o. Bowser, Miss L. Ray. From tn
| Prof. the hostess received a handsome set @
parlor Oh tirs, chandelier, and pair of gol
spect 'cleS and from her daughter Lizzie, sol
| in-Itw. The Prof. is leader of ST Pauls Cho
and Miss Lizzis is the organist. SeIwob.