The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-12-09

Eli Marvin of Frankfort Is at the Bates HOUSE
Miss Carrie Bronner has returned from La Crosse
Wis.
Mr. Abner New of Greenfield, in the city yes
terday.
Mr.. Walter Stanton win give a theater party to-
night at the Grand.
Hon. John R. Cofroth and wife, of Lafayette, are
at the Bates House.
The ladies of the Fourth Presbyterian Church will
hold social tonight.
Mr. Frank Richmond entertained the Euterpean
Society last evening in a delightful manner.
The Mikado" Club will be entertained this evening
by Miss Kate Uhl, at 781 North Tennessee street.
The ladies of the Plymouth Church will hold
at the church parlors this afternoon and even
ing
Mrs David Braden will give reception this after
street.
Several society people from this city win be present
at the reception given in Browns operahouse at
Lebanon
Mrs. M H. Spades gives reception this afternoon,
from to 7, at her residence, No. 566 North Penn
sylvania street
Tomorrow evening, Will Il. English, j. H. Martin,
W. J. Nichols, and several other prominent members
York, to attend the annual meeting of the Grand
| Lodge. During his absence MIR. English will visit
Washington.
Mrs. John G. New gave a ribbon German al her resi-
dence, ON North Pennsylvania street, last evening.
There forty couples present All the favors
were of ribbon except one, which was Of pinks The
prize favors to the gentlemen gold headed cane
and meerschaum cigarette holder; those for the
ladies were gold tray, holding cut-gIass perfume
perfume case, Containing e''1 two eutgass
bottles; There were three fancy figures given
through the evening; the. apron figure, the
ter supper which was served at IL o'clock. The ger
man was led by Miss Wilson, of Washington and Mr..
Frank Baldwin, and Miss Gould of Delphi and Mr.
| James Leathers Miss Figgatt was expected to lead
with gentleman, but owing to indispostion was
able to do The dancing took place in the ball
| the strains Of well attuned orchestra. Among
those present were Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Mckee,
Mr. and Mrs Msrvf Bates Miss A M G f oGy
of Richmond; Col. Bridgeand of Richmond; Mr..
John E. Lamb. Miss Margaret Butler, Mr.. Gait Mr..
Miss Herod Mr.. Nichols Nc Miss syphsrs MISS Hauts
Harrington, Mr. Early, of Terre Haute; Miss Hughes
| Mr. Kellogg, of Evansville Miss Emma Ayres, Miss
Morton and others.
THE LYRA CONCERT
Owing to the rain and sleet. the attendance last
night at the Lyra Socieys second concert of the
son was not large The overture to 'sEgmont," one
of Beethovens most classical productions, headed
programme of high excellence. Its rendition
complimentary to orchestra which cannot profess
the finish of professional body of instrumentalists
In my Lady Sleep" by Hatton, Mrs. Ida Scott sus-
tanned the obligato. This lady possesses good
gam but manifests slight lack Of confidence in her
upper register, to detract at times from
the full force and beauty of her voice
Sweet Maiden Mine" baritone solo, was rendered
by Mr.. Herman Mueller in full robusto quality and
elected hearty applause. The 1.-Two Folks Song" by
string quartet proved to be beautiful arrangement
of How Can Leave Thee" Although lacking the
delicate shading which this quartet yet attain, it
rendered in such pleasing that the audi
ence demanded its repetition The Shadow Dance"
from "Dinorah, aria Astounding with rich varia
tons, exceptionally well given by Miss Lulu
Burt The young lady was suffering from
cold but with force and sweetness that showed
O. rkp11m INN nant in hnr
ter, since her last appearance in public. She was
loudly applauded but only recognized the apprecia
The Introduction" and Bridal Chorus" from Lo-
hengrfn, was 1ne intermngling OF the chorus with
string and brass j instruments Like most Of the
rhythm, and last night rendered with good effect
| The second part of the programme embraced Rhein-
sixty of is at present the director
of the Conservatory of Music in Munich, and ranks
high among modern composers The production given
last night is exceedingly beautiful and very intricate
| Clara was personated by Mrs B. Vonnegut, who dis
played clear voice, of good expression Miss Jessie
has greatly improved within the past year, and last
her friends: Mr.. Andrew IS Smith ss''1e was
large share of the evenings vocal work successfully
| AS RUPERT he did exceedingly good work The
evening largely due to the discriminating
and vigilant work of the Lyras leader, Professor
Alexander Ernestinof. The chorus, though lacking
some strength in male voices is One of the best in the
THE SECOND CHURCH FAIR.
The members of the Young Ladies Mission of the
Second Presbyterian Church held bazar with great
success in the parlors of that edfce. last evening
Mrs. Mcleod, the president Of the society, wife of
the pastor, proved most efficient in experimenting
| the affair. The tea in charge of Mrs. Osgood,
Mrs. Phillips Mrs. Sayles and Mrs. DeVay,
the directors of the organization The parors were
prettiy arranged with booths the rear having been
in charge Of Miss Grace Philips 'ane cRar noiar
| young lady and full of enthusiasm, Miss Minnie
Coffin Miss Bessie Hendricks and Miss Marchia
for cakes and fruits The paper booth, nicely decor
ated, was in charge of Mrs Clara Glover assisted by
the Misses Gregory Edith Fountain Miss De Souchet.
and Mrs. Richie In the art booth were exhibited
many contributions from the different artists of
the city. prominent among which straw
girl painted by Miss Mary Robinson; ALSO similar
banner, with the design little boy floating boat
partment in the charge of Miss Anna Sharpe Miss
Caypool Miss Butler, Miss Vajen, Miss Emma Ayres,
Miss Spann and others. The useful and ornamental
booth stood in the middle of the room, and
hung by large Japanese umbrella. Many of the ar
ladies this in Esssrs ots
roses by Mrs. Mcleod, were exceedingly much ad.
mired Miss Mayo and Mrs; Ford Wood looked after
John Bradshaw and Miss Annie Mckenzie rem
dered valuable assistance Mr.. Kirk pre-
| sided over an art gallery. At the side
| booth filled with beautiful dolls a de-
partment in charge of the Childrens Band in charge
of Mrs. Glover. The little folks were represented by
| Miss Anna Mcleod Miss Lulu Spann Miss Mamie
| Boyner and Miss Mamie DENY. Owing to the nciem-
ency of the weather last night the bazaar will be open
| again tonight.
Hotel Arrivals.
| Grand Hotel: W. @. Wilson, Lafayette; E. w. Cone,
| Upton; w. g. Van SAINT Columbus; A. j. Vincent,
Evansville; Thomas Ellis, South Bend; A. +. Shut
| Milwaukee, E. H. Stephens, Toledo
| Occidental Hotel: Hiram Mccormick. Shoals; F.
| M. Harris Vincennes; George w. McGee Upton;
| Mrs. G. W. Wilson. Rpshvile; M. F. Hancock, Nor
| gantown; G. S. Casterline, Hartford City.
| Bates House: George 8. Fowler, Joseph Wood,
Fort Wayne J. B. Macy, Rushville; A. B. Mankin,
| Logansport G. G. Shirley, John Gemvebeck. ]. @.
Blackdge, Kokomo; ID. G. Byrus, Rochester; Miss e.