The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-01-18


legislative members, many of whom are accom-
plshed society leaders in adjacent towns and
cities The initial reception and ball of the new
Governor was largely attended and enjoyed by
many of prominent citizens. Society was
somewhat surprised by the announcement Of the
marriage of Mrs. Anna L. Clippinger,
lady of extensive travel and fine culture,
to BENZ Claypeol, Of ConnersviIle, as it
was an urlooked-for event. only anticipated by
the most intimate friends of the lady. Mrs.
Mary A. Livermore's lecture, on Wednesday
evening, marked literary incident heartily en-
joyed. The various church socials and enter
tainments throughout the week have been well
patronized, and have made up in certain way for
the dearth of social life.
SOCIETY NOTES.
Reginald Walker is slowly recovering from
painful illness.
Mrs Ida Hood Talbot is in the city, the guest
Of Miss Mary Dean.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Scott intend visiting the
New Orleans exposition.
Miss Flora Pfaff and Hilda Finn, of Columbus,
o., are visiting Amelia Kuhn.
Mrs. Emily Charles is the guest of her uncle,
Charles g. Parker, of Lafayette.
Miss Jacques and Miss Robinson, of South
Bend, visited in this city last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. R. Ryan will take their de-
parture for New Orleans next week.
Invitations are out for another Albion hop, to
be given in Richmond on the 2lst inst.
d. P. Erwins youngest child, who has had a
relapse of diphtheria. is slowly recovering.
Mrs W. P. Bingham entertained number of
friends at an elegant lunch party on Friday
Colonel Hughes and wife, nee Delzell, will
spend part OF the winter in Washington, D. c.
card party was given to Miss Josie Louis,
last Tuesday evening in honor OF her birthday.
Mrs. Fred Heron and Mrs. Chauncey Tur-
ner will each give progressive parties next week.
Mrs. w. p. Bingham gave 'high tea" fol-
lowed by progressive euchre on Tuesday even
ing
Miss Mollie Ianders is in Washington, where
she has many friends, and will enjoy the social
season.
Mr. Benjamin Enos is succeeding finely in
business in Florida Mrs. Enos will join him
next week.
Mrs Jessie Hanna Bond, of FIT Wayne, is the
guest of her uncle Hon. j. r. Hayden, at the
Bates House.
Mrs Senator Mcclure is spending the legis-
lative session with her husband at the new Oc-
cidental Hotel.
Mrs. Will Fisher, of this city, has been the
guest of Mrs. W. T. Snyder, at Greenfield for
the past week.
Mr. John j. Cooper and family will occupy the
palatial residence of Albert Fletcher, on North
Pennsylvania street.
Recent private letters from Mrs John Riley
report her safe arrival to her home in Albu-
querque, New Mexico
Mrs e. F. Claypool, of North Meridian street,
has issued invitations for reception to be given
next Thursday evening
Lille Landgraff, of North Mississippi street,
leaves this coming week for California where
she will make her home
Charles Pfaff and family will leave for st.
Louis, next week, IN which city they will take
up their permanent residence.
Governor Gray and Mrs George w. Stout led
the dancing IN the first quadrille, at the inaug-
ural ball, on last Monday evening
Miss Mate Snyder was in Charlottesville, this
week. attending the wedding of Miss Laura Sny
der and Mr.. John A. Clark, of that place.
Miss Clara Louise Bottsford, the poetess. was
in the city last week. visiting the family of j. H.
Woodland, at No. 1908 North Tennessee street
Mr.. Paul Hendricks returned from Washington,
d. c., last Thursday. He is a welcome visitor
in his old home, where he has always been a
favorite in social circles.
Mr. Elliott Hord and Miss Anna Wright will
lead the german which will be entertained by
Miss Wright on the 26th inst.
Brema Coons, of Chicago formerly of In
dianapolis, is visiting Mais AFFORD. of North
Delaware street She leaves Friday for Dayton,
Ohio.
Walter Puterbaugh, son of Judge Puterbaugh.
of Peoria Ill.,, spent one day last week with his
sister Mrs. b. H. Lucas, Of Illinois street He
IS on his way to school at West Point.
grand fancy-dress carnival was given at the
Greenfield skating rink on Thursday evening.
The attendance was large, comprising the lead
Tod flaw of
Miss Annie Coggeshall departed for her home
in Washington. D. c.. on last Tuseday evening
She is great favorite in the literary circles of
that city, and is a member of the Unity Club
there
Brenneke's Cinderella Club was largely at
tended last evening. These events are most
popular. Two more receptions will be given
during the season; one on Feb Il, and the last
one on March Il.
Mrs Eva Perkins who has been the guest
of friends at Greenfield for the past two weeks
was in the city yesterday, en- route to ST Louis,
where she will remain few weeks before going
to the New Orleans exposition
Mrs C. F. Sayles, of North Delaware street,
gave very pleasant progressive euchre party
last Friday evening The prizes were very
handsome, and were won by Mrs Richards, Mrs.
Wetsell, and Mr.. Cathie and Major Gordon.
Several Indianapolis people attended the car
piyal at the Greenfield skating rink on last
Thursday evening Miss Josie Tague received
q handsome dressing case for having the best
character costume Harry Barnet received a
pair of skates for being the best skater.
On lass Tuesday evening Captain and Mrs e.
p Thayer gave a charming party at their resi-
dence at Greenfield. in honor of their guest Mrs.
Eva Perkins, of Lexington, KY. Davis Broth
ers,< orchestra diseoursed the music and dane
ing was enjoyed until late hour. Refresh
meuts were served in elegant style.
The Fort Wayne papers. give elaborate &C
counts of o german recently given by Miss
Hettie Il. Chitsenden, daughter of Hon. E. L.
Chittenden of that city, in honor of her friend
Miss Eva Lyle Of st. Louis. 1t was an exceed
ingly fashionable gathering with all the appoint
ments in perfecs taste and seems to have been
the representative society event of the season in
that city
Mrs. J. w. Gordon was taken by surprise last
Thursday evening. by "a party of friends, who