The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-05-24
A RARE SOCIAL EVENT.
Calling Together 6 Large Number OF
the Elite Of Inciana's Capital.


The reception or coffee party given by Mrs
Hendricks TO her lady friends 1hursdsy evening
was social event rarely equsled in Indiana for
briliancy and enjoyment. In society Mrs. Her-
bricks is q born leader. and II the honored wife
Of the popular Vice President Of the Nation, she
be rot the "hIst lady Of lie land" she may csr-
tainly be ranked as one deserving Of the title.
having "few equals and no superiors" as
hostess.
Realizing that their residence, though commod-
ious would be inadequate TO accomodste her own
and Mr. Hendricks fTie ds at general reception.
Mrs. H. adopted the unique programme OF enter
tainisg rs many of her isd5 friends es possible
during Mr.. BeDdricss' absence. About two hun
oIed and twenty-five written invitations were
issued, yet the list was extended by requests from
friends having guests 10 be allowed 20 bring Them
From three to Six were the hours named on the
cards, ana from three 20 tix o'clock the square
was literally blocked with carriages conveying
sterling worth to ana from the scene. The spa
cious paTlois snd chambers ABOVE were brilliant
iiished by branches of white lilac. dropping in
crest clustering masses OF pangent fragrance.
forming pale halo above an oval leaning basket
reatb the pier glass was fat bouquetc Of the beau
tiiul flowers OF the crab apple. ana tho1sln1s OF
tiny lilies OF the valley sent forth their s1c<ie
perfume from various hooks and corners.
Nothing could be more charming than the
grscefus, cordial manner in which Mrs Hendricks
welcomed her numerous guests. making all feel ct
ease in hsr presence and acquainted with each
other.
Though held in the Hoosier CITY. this reception
would compare most fsvorably with that o. Csbi-
net Minister al the Nations Capital Some very eisb
wore dresses en- train. perhaps greater number,
though in more subdued colors. than would sp-
pear at Washington reception.
TIE Vice Presidents wife wore q beautiful dress
OF creamy white, the skirt cat walking length, OF
plain silk, finished with thres very marrow knife
est texture, was interwoven with heavy en- oroid-
cry, fitting exquisitely her perfect figure. The
'front.' of the SKIRT simost entireiy covered by tse
rUies, six inches deep OF fine old point lace, each
fall OF which was headed by small bows Damssse
ribbon, bearing peal pencants rontl lace fichu,
caught up with ribbon, draped the hign corsage,
and lace cuffs fnisbed The close sleeves. This at
spteslsnec ana sofened tie oalines OF her cas-.
iCsl itatuies. Her hair, ouy llgatly mingled with
sIsy' was iTizzsd In irant ana % worn IN loose
The esthering was quite informal in crarSc.er.
snd The animated faces OF the ladies aud the lively
enjoy msLt of tre hour. The occasion bsing pure
ly social the go hundred guests assembled 20 do
Mrs. Hendricks honor represented nearly sil re-
no'ebies present were Mrf. Jere NJ. wilson. OF
Washington. d. C., on whose &count MRS. II.
hasttntc the date OF the receptions. Mrs Ford
Fahnley. whose CUES. Mrs wilson has been: Mrs.
senator Ben harrison and her daughter. Mrs.
Mckee: Mr. J0hRC 0burn. OF M0nianna Territory.
who IS visiting friends in the cts Mrs John ".
Butler and daughter. Mrs. Aquilis Jones. ST.. Mr.
>. II.
RoaChe. MrF. I.smbie. Mrs. Austin n. erown. Miss
Ida PrcwDing. Mrs. Y. 7. Ha'ott. Miss R0sche.
MIS- v ocd Tousey, Miss LauTa Keam. Mrs. Emily
7. Chazes, OF Washington; Mss Booth. of Ierfe
Hsute: Mrs George Brown. Mrs.. Judge Tsrkins-
ton. MIS- J. 6. Jencks. Mrs. W. n. Mo-rlsol aud
Miss Morrison. Mrs Bishop Knicksrbacker. Mts.
! sol Clsypool. MIS- Clsypool. Miss Turpe. Mrs. 10
Virgins. Mrs Barbour. Mrs. Jackson. Ers Cask By
field, MiF. Captain Dodd snd Mrs. Charles Wallack,
MIS- J. J. Cooper Mis- Jennie Cooper, Mrs. Judge
/ ZoIlais, Mrs. Judge Wood. Mrs Franklin Lsnders.
/ Miss Nollie Landers, Mrs James Ryan, Mrs Stone,
| Ms. Charles JudsoD, Mrs. Governor Porter. Mrs.
/ A. d. Johnson, Mrs. Ed. BuskiTk. Mrs.. Rocxvood.
Hrs. Charles steSart and daughter. Mrs Porter
Shoemaker. Mrs James bradshaw, Mrs- H. Q.
Cssey, Mrs. Livingston Dunlap, Hrr. dsscy. Mrs.
Harry 6: PieTcs. Ms joan Duncan. Mrs.
serinr. Mrs J. NJ. Winters. Mrs J. c; Wright.
ccn Tanner and dsnehter. M:s. William Iueson.
Mrs Georee Stout, Mrs Leon BAILEY. An c. NJ
walker, Miss Lizzie Dunlsp. Mrs. II. Il. 5oeruau.
| Mrs. v. j. Holiday, Drs ]. ". Gordon. Ma Dr.
W. C. TT onpson, Mrs. Judge George u. Chapman,
Mrs. David Macy. Mr.. Otto Hsxelman. Ars. John
Jcnes, Mrs. ChsLes jones. Mrs j. W. Nurpnys
! Mrs Attorney General Ho-d Mrs. Jack Holiday.
| Mrs. Judge Holman Mrs. 5ias T. Bowen Mi>E
Anna Hendricks. Mrs. walker Holc0usc. Mu.
! Mackenzie. Mrs A. W. Hendricks. dau{hteI oD1
sister, Mrs. Victor Hendricks. Mr.. AQuillo younI>
| Jr. ke2rtts were received ffom Mrs j11 - 6r111r
| am, Mrs General Love Mrs. j G. New ana o111I1|
| others who were unable 10 attend.
in The large. dining room attentive vo!19I
feryed from quaint square cups OF dec0rofo1 c1tMX
the coffee. Plates OF rare design bore The det,c1<o
cakes and delicious straw berries ana tco cream
| The afternoon passed swiftly and pleasantly
away. and at seven the last guest had re&uctA1<iy
The beautiful flowers used on the OCCASION uofo
all 6orstsd by Mrs Hendricks after the fc ><D1I0U
10 the Fair and Festival held ct 81 fk1so 1uEc8
this week, thus serving double miu1o4