The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-12

Hon. John W. Ryan, of Muncie was in the
city yesterday,
A social of Powell Lodge, No. 80 U. o. of
H., was held in Baldwins Block last night
A charming 'Mikado" party was given on
Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. Ed Egan.
Mr. Tandy Ford has returned from Kentucky.
he will return soon to his home in Baltimore.
Mrs. D. B. Shideler and Mrs. Isaac Thalman
entertained friends at progressive euchre on
Thursday evening
The reception given at the residence of Mrs.
George r. Root yesterday, was largely at
tended and highly enjoyed.
The Fletcher-place NJ. E. Church festival is
proving decided success, and reflects great
credit on the ladies in charge.
Mr. Lewis Schmidlap of McCune Schmidlap
q Co., left on Thursday noon for San Antonio,
lex. where he expects to remain until spring
Mr.: A. j. Beveridge. who carried off the hon
ors OF the collegiate contest last year, has en-
tered the Office of Mcdonald, Butler & Mason to
study law.
DR.. Charles D. Pearson has received an order
Tor Lawrence county kaolin, direct from q firm
manufacturing Japanese tableware, at Toxic
japan. The firm is likely to prove a large Gus
toner.
The novelty tea" given by the Woman's Ex-
change last night, at the residence of Mrs. Rob-
ert Browning, was perfect success, and netied
neat sum. A full account Of the affair will be
given tomorrow.
Miss Florence Eddy was married by her uncle,
Mr.. E. E. Edwards, of Minnesota, on last
Wednesday at high noon, to Lieutenant E.. A.
Root, U. S. A.. of Fort Lyon. Col. The bride
was very deliberately dressed in white silk, with
lace hounces, and carried bouquet Of white
roses The groom was attended by Mr.. M. A.
Foote Of Philadelphia and the bride was given
guests were Mrs. D. Stewart. Mr. and Mrs VIM.
Scott, Mrs. Otto Hasselman, Captain Rexford,
U. s. A., and wife; Miss Anna Webb, of Cincin-
natl; Miss Cora Smith, of Union City; Miss
Beating, OF Greencastle; Miss Susie Kemble, of
Greensburg; Misses Igoe. Lamb, Cornelius;
Messrs. Quincy Meyers, of Logansport; B. w.
Taylor, of Madison; West and many others.
The favors were distributed by Misses Anna
Hasselman and Bessie West The presents were
numerous and elegant. The grooms present
was diamonds The happy couple left for an ex-
tended Southern trip, accompanied by the best
wishes OF their large circle Of friends
THE MENDELssoHN CONCERT.
The second grand concert of the Mendelssohn
Society was given last night, to fair-sized and
highly appreciative audience, at Pfaftiin's Hail
AS Mr.. Pearson took the directors stand, it was
not difficult to discern higher degree of conf
dence and composure than was manifested by
him on the occasion of his last entertainment,
and as the rendition of the programme proceed
ed the marked improvement of the society in
every feature OF their performance was the OBJ
servatlon generally made throughout the audi
ence.
Suppe's 'Teufelsmarch" was rendered with
excellent effect, and was received in a manner
that. must have repaid the performers
tainly bestowed for their effort of last evening
Throughout the entertainment the orchestra
acquitted itself with commendable efficiency,
rendering Getrys ''Serenade of the Jealous
Lover" and Herolds overture to Tampa in a
style that would reflect credit upon an orsaniza-
ton of professional instrumentalists. Perhaps
the most pleasing orchestral work, however was
achieved in the third number, where Strauchers
beautiful Dialogue Minuet" was executed. with
fine percision and expression. by the violinists
tata, "Song of Destity." comprised
the second number. and called for the
best efforts of which the chorus was capable,
and they met its intricate changes with o readi-
study, and drew from the audience the warmest
applause. The second part of this rare compost
ton was marred by the orchestra, which failed
to render that harmonious and accurate support
Rossini's "Sancta Mater was sung by Miss
Nettie johnson, Mrs. G. r. Watson. Mr..
Ora Pearson and Mr. L. A. Dochez,
and was given with such sweetness and express
sion thatits repetition was persistently demanded
Miss johnson sung with SURPRISING sweetness,
cultivated contralto voice. Mr.. Pearson was In
singing mood, and did as we'll in the vocal
part that he took in the performance as he did
as director, which is surely complimentary to
his energy and ability. Much of the success of
this quartet, however. was due to the magnifi-
cent bass voice of Mr. Dochez, who sings with an
expression, style and spirit that can only be
acquired by the long professional training which
this gentleman has experienced. Mr.. Dochez is
the finest artist in the society, and his impor-
when it appears before the public as it did last
night Jensen's song "Old Heidelberg Thou
Fair One, as sung by Mr. M. T. Barnes, proved
to be the gem of the evening.
The chorus closed its work with Kucken's Ewes
Glittering STAR" in which it sung in perfect
time and with good expression. The entertain
meat as a whole, has rarely been excelled in
this city, and while is did high credit to the
musical timber comprising the Mendelssohn
Society, it added new laurels to Ora Pearson,
whose fine discrimination and superior leader
ship were able to accomplish such results.
The society expects the commencement of a
series of dances next month, in which only act
i've and honorary members will be allowed to
tract to the society a number of young people
who otherwise would not join, and thereby assist
in the support of the only American musical Or
ganization now in Indianapolis.
Hotel Arrivals.
dranQ DOLei: SndrleS H. 1TuaAs hdtdv0IIe
NJ W. Stokes, South Bend; Sam B. Sweet, Fort
Wayne; L. F. Winchester and wife, South Bend
j. G. Frasier. Bloomington; Mrs. d. w. Dennis,
Richmond; r. G. Boom, Frankfort; F. Fl. Doran,
Michigan City.
Bates House: W. A. Owens, Franklin; G. d.
Wallace Richmond; John l.. Boyd, Covington;
j. B. Lessen, Evansville; w. F. Baldwin, New
Albany; W. l. Parmerlie, Frankfort; J. H. Pier
son, Corydon; B. A. Stone, Elkhart G. G. Nun
yam, Hartford; g. M. Thompson, Lafayette.
Suits for Damages.