The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-07-05

who were unable to see the performance that it
be repeated in some hall large enough to accom-
modate an audience commensurate with its
merits
Miss Julia Conner, who has been making
long visit in Sherman. Tex returned home Fri
day morning Miss Conner is an acquisition to
Indianapolis society. Her home is III the family
CT the Hon. f. NJ Finch.
Mrs. A. NJ Reeves. who has been spending
several weeks with her daughter Mrs. Willard
Snort, Will soon visit her mother in Logansport.
She will be accompanied by Mrs Short, provld-
ing her health will permit.
The Caledonia Society held their annual pic
mic yesterday at haywood, a most charming re-
treat. There was large attendance and the
greatest socabillty prevailed, which, added TO
games, swings and good lunch, made the day
remarkably short one
Miss Helen Baldwin entertained a number of
friends during the week, in compliment TO the
young ladies who visiting some of her init
mate friends. The affair although not assuming
a party form, was the occasion of a great deal
of genuine pleasure and sociability
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Z. Coffin gave a delightful
tea and theater party last week to a number of
friends. Those present were Misses Jennie
and Carrie Cooper Minnie Gates and Genevieve
Elliott and Messrs. Willie Taylor Frank Coffin
and Charles and Henry Vinton, of Lafayette.
Miss Mary Dean will spend part Of the summer
with her sister, Mrs. John A. Taylor. of Brook
Ign, n Y. at the seaside residence of the latter,
on Rhode Island beach. This beautiful retreat
has an interesting colonial history. The house
is 300 years old. and is replete with delight
full associations
The marriage of Mr. William Hennessy and
Miss Catherine Mcnamara occurred at ST.. Johns
Cathedral on Tuesday morning delightful
reception was given the happy couple on Tues
day evening at No 429 South Meridian street,
at which the bride and groom received the con
gratulations of large number of friends.
The dancing party given by Mrs. John Dun
can was enjoyed by the leading young society
people of the city Among the guests from
abroad who added eclat to the occasion were
Miss GarmOny Of Savannah, Ga; Miss Niblack,
of Vincennes; Miss Warrick, OF Hyde Park, H.;
Miss Mlliigan, of Greencastle; Miss Hollingshead
and Mr.. Parish, of Philadelphia, Pa, and Mr..
Henry lvisOn, of New York
OF the many lawn festivals given this season,
that on the grounds Of Mr.. James G. Tohn was
one of the most enjoyable. Although the lawn
was somewhat crowded, the decorations were
exceedingly handsome prOtusOn Of red.
yellow and blue bunting was used in festooning
and trimming. Chinese lanterns and Japanese
umbrellas We're hung in every available place,
and tents and archwayS added not little to the
picturesque effect. The Italian band furnished
music. The tent for fortune reading was one
of the features of the evening. Delicious
freshments were served The affair was under
the auspices of the Meridian street NJ. e. Church.
and was gwen by Mrs William BurfOrdS
section The ladies who so energetic in
their efforts to be congratulated upon the
entire success of the event. A large sum must
have been realized
The lawn fete gwen at the residence of Mrs.
Atkins, on Tuesday night, attracted a large
number of visitors. The grounds spacious
for such affair, and upon this occasion pre-
sented a beautiful appearance. Mrs. Atkins,
herself a lady OF taste, was greatly aided by Mrs.
Z. b. Coffin in the arrangement of the lawn.
Mrs Coffin was one of the prime workers in the
gypsy tent, lemonade well and retreshment de-
partment. Those who also rendered valuable
assistance were Miss Minnie Gates, Miss Marga-
ret Butler, Mrs. George Townley, Mrs. Lee
Mothershead, Mrs. Jason Carey, Mrs. V. 7. Ma
lott, Mrs. c. F.. Sayles, Mrs. Daniel Stewart,
Mrs A. B. Gates, Mrs W. H. Miller, Mrs Sy-
fers Mrs. Mason, Mrs. H. r. Allen and others.
Chinese lanterns aided the moon in throwing
mellow light upon the scene. The gypsy tent
was artstcally arranged with flags and
gay colored bunting. Inside fancy lights reflected
handsome rugs of different kinds Of skins where
dark and liGhteyed gypsies told the fate of their
interrogators by the palms of their hands, or by
cards. Misses Jennie Cooper and Genevieve Ell
lott presided In this tent. The chilliness of the
evening prevented an overlooking patronage at
the lemonade well. The refreshment tables
were we'll attended, and "a neat sum must have
been realized from the whole. Cameron's band
furnished excellent music. Miss Bessie Hord
and Gen. George b. Wright won the rings III the
prize cake.