The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-11-29

which win be held in the near future in the church
parlors.
The many friends of Mr.. Reginald Walker will be
PANIED TO learn that he recently suffered the amputa
ton of one of his limbs. He is gaining in strength at
present.
Mr.. Charles Sherman took the prize at the mas
querade given at the Virgna-avenue Rink last week.
for having the best costume present. He imperson-
ated a sailor boy
DIR. and Mrs. j. B. Morrison spent Thanksgiving
with her parents in Knighrstown, Ind. MIR. Stewart
the father OF Mrs. Morrison, has been suffering from
stroke of paralysis.
Mrs. Jacoby. of Delaware, O., who has taken up
her residence in this city has executed fine painting
of king Lear" which connoisseurs anxious for
her to place on exhibition.
Miss Fannie Bartholomew has gone East. She will
spend short time in New York and Brooklyn and
then go to her uncles in Montgomery, Mass, where
she will spend the winter.
DIR. William e. Brandt, formerly one of the physi-
clans at the Insane Hospital but now holding an i'm
portant appointment in Washington, D. c., is visiting
his old home in Hanover, Ind.
Mrs. Will Devay entertained an elaborate euchre
party on Tuesday evening. Thefrst favors were won
by Mr.. and Mrs Brecount, the second by Mrs. A. M.
Robertson and Miss DeSouchet.
DR.. o. G. and Mrs. Pfaff, nee Mary Alvey who
spending their honeymoon in Chicago will be home to
their friends in this city, after Dec g. at their resi-
dence. No. 141 North Alabama street.
A surprise birthday party was given to Miss Jenny
Carpenter by Madame Ada Heine on last Wednesday
evening" and was complete surprise The little lady
Dr. John Chambers and DIR. P. III. Jameson were
called by telegram yesterday afternoon by Governor
Porter to meet himself and wife Anderson their
way west, as Mrs Porter was very sick on the train
4 very large surprise party given at the resi-
dence of MIR. and Mrs Rosenberg on East North
street, Thursday evening, when Mr.. Rosenberg was
presented with handsome easy chair by his friends
Rev. McNutt from Urbana Ill.,, will fill the pulpit
OF the Fourth Presbyterian Church to-day. The gen.
tieman though young in years, possesses remark
ably brilliant mind. He is graduate of Wabash Col
lege and served as tutor there for time.
:. Mr.. Buel, who is in Washington Territory In
dian agent has written glowing description of the
advantages of the country. He has been engaging in
the prevalent hunting sports of that people, during
which he killed much game, including four bears.
Mr.. and Mrs A. NJ. Noe, of East New York street,
braton of the birthday anniversaries of their friend
William G. Smock, and their son, Fletcher M. Noe.
Dancing will begin at 10 o'clock. The invitational
cards are quite pretty.
Mrs. g. w. Carey gave family dinner on Thanks
giving 1t was the first time in several years that all
of her children have been with her on that day. The
company embraced her four daughters, Mrs Geo. w
Stout and Mrs. Will Ramey of this city; Mrs. A. j.
Cherry, of ST. Louis Mrs. Fred Hanson, of st. Paul.
and her son Will Carey, also of this city.
Miss Carrie and Mr.. Robert Burnett gave a progress
i've euchre party Wednesday evening, at their
residence on Fort Wayne avenue. Among those pres
ent were Mr. and Mrs. j. e. Collins, Mr. Vance Noel
and sister, Mrs. Charles H. Reynolds, Mr.. Hess Mr..
and Mrs Will Chaplin Mr. Truser and Others Mrs.
j. X. Collins and Mr.. Hess secured the favors.
The Queen Esther Chapter No. 3, o. f. s., gave
very agreeable reception to it's members last
Wednesday evening, at Gresh's Hall in the Bates
Block The dancing took place from o'clock to l
in the morning. sThe committee arrangements
consisted of Mrs. Nettie Ransford, Miss Kate Met
calf Mrs Mary G. Moulton, Mr.. II. A. Sampse and
Mr.. Bruce Carr.
Last Friday evening Miss BERTHE Bloomer gave an
elegant dinner in honor of Mr.. Bert Foltz, of S6.
Rose Polytechnic. Among those present Misses
Farquhar, Mayo. Widman and Landers and Messrs
I'm and Aco ffnr
fine repast had been served, the evening de-
voted to cling till late hour and all agreed that
the fair hostess is unexcelled an entertainer.
At the thirteth annual meeting of the Brouse family
association which met on Thanksgiving day. at the
residence of Captain and Mrs c. w. Brouse Stratford
Miss Estelle Case read beautiful poem written for
the occasion. The meeting largely attended
There seventy nine living members of the associa
tion, Colonel Andrew Brouse being the Oldest
eighty five years of age, but owing to broken limb
he could not be present
Modieska has returned from Europe and will visit
Indianapolis again, after absence of two years.
Her engagement at the Grand Opera house
mences week from Monday, and her repertory will
consist of four different pieces, namely As You Like
1t, Mary Stuart" Camille and Twelfth Night" Of
these Camille" she has not played here for four years.
and Mary Stuart's she has never played her before
They will be performed in the order named Camille
being presented on the Wednesday matinee.
President Jordan, of the State University, was in
the city yesterday, the guest of Oscar McCuloch
for Vincennes last evening to lecture before
the faculty and students of the Vincennes
University This it will be remembered is of the
oldest schools in Indiana, and supported by
lottery scheme until within three years. 1t has
for its president graduate of the State University
and is college preparatory school OF the first rank in
the State.
The marriage of Miss Mary Brown to Mr.. William
Ratcliff, ON Thursday evening enjoyable affair
The bride attired in white satin brocade and lace
court train natural flowers being the ornaments She
was attended by her sister, Miss Jennie and Mr. Ed
ward Leary. After the ceremony supper was served.
Music and doncing the order of the evening. At
the 'wee sma hours Mr. and Mrs. Ratcliff repaired
to their coy home on North Mississippi street fol-
lowed by the good wishes of their many friends. The
presents were numerous and elegant.
The Bon Ton Club was elegantly entertained on
Friday evening by Mr.. Will Hauesen. Harris or
chestra furnished the music Among those present
Misses Minnie Herle Kittie Stone Bessie Angie
Mary Mckinney Hattie Hughes. of Louisville; Bessie
Beck Jessie Daily. Miss Sells, Miss Guier. Bessie
Scott, Carrie Kregelo, Nell Hauesen Ll Blake, and
Messrs Charles Angle, Frank Murphy. George Harle
Frank Reid, Walter Fqgate Rick Hord, Steele Bright
Byfeld. Gus and Armen Rocker, Will Radcliffe,
Maurice Raschig.
Mrs John R. Pearson entertained q progressive
euchre party OF five tables last Tuesday evening
The two first favors for the winners at the head table
bracelet of oxidized hammered silver and plush
a5 M 6ao box S y Miss M
number of games, independent of the head table, a
scrap basket of willow and ribbon was awarded Mrs.
was the trophy carried off by Mrs. Jimmy
Following the game of the richest and most
richly-served suppers given this
very pleasant party given Friday evening by
Misses Mamie and Stella Gates, at their home on
East Market street Cards and music both vocal and
instrumental the amusements until late hour
when refreshments were served in abundance. The
object Of this party to organize what will be
known the Parlor Social Club. The following Off
GERS elected: Frank Pittman, president; Miss
Sue Cook. vicepresdent; A. Barnes, secretary; Miss
Stella Gates treasurer, and executive committee
consisting of Messrs. Hicks Divine and Kirkwood.
The club will meet every other week. Friday
ing
Probably Of the most extensively known gentle
men in educational matters is Mr.. VIM. e. Sheldon
secretary of the National Education Association who
visited the city last week in order to attend the
ton given by Mrs Levenia Smith, the mother of Mrs.
Hattie Prunk. There is scarcely State Territory
in this country that Mr. Sheldon does traverse in
the interest of education. He has just returned from
extended trip through Texas New Mexico and Ari-
zona In manner he is genial, and is a remarkably
entertaining conversationaist. While abroad, some
ago. he contributed valuable articles to Harper