The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-15

Vile and Nashville. An elegant banquet was
given. at which speeches appropriate to the &C.
| casion were rendered.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. j. Bingham Mr.. and Mrs.
A. S. Comstock Mr.. and Mrs. George Warren,
MIR. and Mrs. G. o. Comstock, Mr.. and Mrs.
Root, Mr.. and Mrs. Cooper, Misses Mcguire and
Kelsey, and Messrs. George Morris and Fred
Comstock, were entertained Thursday evening,
at progressive euchre party gwen by Mrs.
Frank Curtis.
The valentine party given by Mrs w. P.
Bingham, of North Meridian street to her little
daughters Sadie and Edith, in honor of Miss
Edith's ninth birthday proved thoroughly en-
the representative families of the city were in
attendance. No expense or labor was spared in
the entertainment of the little folks.
One Of the most elegant progressive euchre
parties of the winter, thus far, was given by
Major and Mrs. Richards, at their residence on
North Pennsylvania street, on last Thursday
evening. The favors, which were won by Mr..
A. M Bushnell and Mrs Fred Heron were unusu-
ally handsome, and elected considerable admira-
ton, even among those who were so unfortunate
as not to secure them.
The first reception of the Elite Dancing Club
was given at the Dancing Academy OF Prof. b;
+. Gresh on last Friday evening large and
very select crowd, to the number of sixty
| couples enjoyed themselves until an early hour
in the morning The Elite, although young, bids
celence Of their entertainments Their next
reception will take place in a few weeks.
The ST. Pauls Guild social last Thursday
evening. at the residence of Mrs. w. H. Morrl-
son. on Circle street, assumed the form OF an ele.
CANT evening party. The floors were crashed,
and music, furnished by the Italian harp players,
gave an opportunity to those who desired dauc-
ing to enjoy the evening in this delightful man
| ner The social attracted large number OF
people. Refreshments were served during the
evening
THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. WEDDING.
| The marriage of Mr.. Harry j. Milligan and
Miss Carrie Fishback was solemnized yesterday,
at noon, at the residence of the brides parents,
735 North Delaware street. Rev. DR.. Tuttle,
president of Wabash College. pronouncing the
| ceremony. The full Episcopal marriage service
was used. Only the relatives of the contracting
parties and few of the intimate friends of the
families were present. The bride was attended by
Miss Carrie Holme, of Denver, COL, cousin,
| and Miss Marcia Wood, of this city, lifelong
friend. Miss Holme wore dress of embroidered
NULL with lace trimmings Marechal Neil roses,
| and Miss Wood one of white nuns yelling, Mare
chal Neil roses The brides dress was of white
| satin, cut en- train, trimmed with knife plait-
ings, the front of the skirt laid in fine kits The
corsage was square at the throat, trimmed with
white ostrich tips and filled in with duchesse
lace A simple veil of illusion and a bouquet of
Marechal Neil roses completed the toilet. After
| the ceremony the company sat down to an ele-
CANT wedding breakfast. Among those present
were: Mr. and Mrs. Milliean, parents of the groom;
Miss Milligan sister; Mr. Milligan and Mr. and
Oran Perry, Mr. and Mrs John T. Dye
and Miss Dye, Mr. and Miss Ovens, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. M. Butler and Miss Butler. Miss
Mamie Spann. Miss Kate Lewis, Judge w. A.
Woods and wife. Mr. and Mrs John c. Wright.
Mr.. and Mrs. Noble c. Butler Mrs. W. II. H.
Miller, DR.. and Mrs o. S. Runnels, Messrs.
| Lynn Martindale, George T. Porter, Horace
| Speed and Otto Gresham.
| The presents. which were not displayed, were
many and elegant Mr. and Mrs. Milligan left
at o'clock p. NJ yesterday, for New Orleans, to
be absent about three weeks, during which they
| may visit Mexico.
MISCELLANEOUS.
1t is now in good taste to say 'good morning"
until o'clock in the afternoon.
| Amateur theatricals are interesting the leaders
| of Fifth-avenue society in New York.
Some of the more elegant menu cards for
special social occasions have space left for the
| guests name
| Mrs. James B. Potter is considered the best
| Sebastian Schlesinger, the wife of the German
consul, Is said to also be exceedingly clever in
| this line
| Nine de Struve, the wife of the Russian min
lister in Washington serves the famous Mandarin
| tea at her receptions. This tea is especially
| priced. as its only market permitted is in Russia
and it is rarely attainable but by tho nobility.
| Coincidence cards are mostly of plain white
| bristol board, with black borders, varying in
depth. Some of the cards contain a motto, or
an emblematic picture in plain colors. These
| cards often bear the inscription of the name of
the person deceased, date of death and place Of
| interment.
| Music.
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