The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-02-01

long curls hanging down his back gave him an
exceedingly grotesque appearance, which at
tracted much attention.
The latest on dit ie the acknowledged engage.
ment Of young and highly talented graduate OF
Harvard College and an accomplished young
lady who was IA pronounced favoriJe character in
house last November.
Mr.. Frank Bernard, who will be remembered
as former resident here, sang recently at a re-
ception given in Washington where many mu-
steal people were present; and won the highest
compliments not only for fine execution, but the
selections he made and rendered so acoeptably.
The Women's Club will meet tomorrow after
noon. The French Reformation" will be the
subject. Calvin, The French Reformer," by Mrs.
Mary N. Walcott; "ColigBy," by Miss Janet D.
Moores; Catherine de Medci," by Mrs Helen
B. Holman; "Why the Movement Failed in
France" by Mrs. N. C. Burt, With such a pro-
gramme, rae afternoon must je not only a very
enjoyable but Instructive one.
The musicale given last night by Mrs j. X
sharpe and daughters in honor of their guest,
MICS Cooley, was rich musical treat, and was
enjoyed by large circle of friends. Miss Cooley
was the debutante of the evening and won the
admiration as well as appreciation of all.
Miss Mamie Newcomer always favorite) was
was also Mrs. DR.. Voolfolk, who sang charming
ly. Mr.. Jillsons voice and manner always en-
titles MN to leading place among the tenors.
Miss Annie Mckenzie was the soloist for instru-
mental music, and executed Memberships "Mid-
summer Nights Dream" in faultless manner
The musicale was great success. and was q
most charming way Of introducing Miss Cooley
to the society of Indianapolis.
The Matinee Musicale met yesterday. and as
is the custom on the last Wednesday in each
month, gave a miscellaneous programme under
the direction OF Mrs. A G. Cox. The opening
number was:
Morning on the Sea. .-...........-........P Phelps
Mics Louise 5yllas
I've Left MY Snow-clad Hnls. .............
Mrs A. b. Gates.
Miss waiiingford '-'
ReadlDg Musical Sketches
Mrs. A. G. Cox.
Miss Newal,
Fisher-maiden .Meyerbeer
Mrs. Spades.
Miss Mckenzie.
Across the sea- Gabriel
The meetings will be held during February
with Miss Meigs, No. 400 North Pennsylvania
street.
The reception given by Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin
Landers, last night, was very largely attended
and brilliant gathering of old friends and
were acquainted with Mr.. Landers. some the
friends of many years. AS early as o'clock
the first floor crowded, and until past IL the
stream OF people coming and going reached from
the front door TO the street in unbroken file: The
parlors were most tastefully arranged with ma
tural flowers just enough to make one forget the
ontside cold in looking at the fresh buds and
blossoms within. The paintings which adorn
the walls are mostly the work of Miss Mollie
Landers, daughter OF tho host, who must have
felt no little pride last evening In the admira-
tion nearly every guest evinced in looking
att the variety and artistic ornamentaton OF her
home. The Flight of the Swallows" over the
mantel In the front psrlor, is such a work OF art
that one gentleman was heard to say, "Why, is it
possible a woman did it," The ladies nearly all
appeared in bonnets or capotes, the colors of
many being bright-some noticeable with gilt
bands and gilt-tipped feathers. OF the costumes
one would have to speak Unfortunately, as so
many were very handsome. Music, refresh.
ments, delightful conversation combined to make
the evening one of such unalloyed pleasure that
It with re0ret the evening closed
"The lights were out, and gone were all the
guests"