The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-05-10

Mrs John Coburn Is spending few weeks Ia
the city with har old frisnds, and at present ID
the guest Of Mr. and Mrs. William Wallace.
General Coburn is still in Montana.
One of the brightest and quickest women Of
her age IS Mrs. Cursor, forewoman at Albert
Calls She acknowledges to sixty five years, but
Is as active as most women of score less years.
Mr.. Matthew Henning has been in Evansville
nearly all the time for two weeks, his wife being
dangerously i'll there. She is considerably bet
ter now, and Mr.. Henning has returned to the
city.
Mrs. J. B. Troutman of 691 North Tennessee
street, returned on Thursday from weeks visit
to Cincinnati, accompanied by her friend Mrs. S.
Z. Sands. Mrs. Sands will return to her home
on Monday
Miss Margaret Butler and Miss May Shipp are
arranging TO give q uniaue entertainment in the
form OF May party of the approved English
fashion shortly, at the Butler homestead on
Home avenue.
Miss Minnie Turpen is spending few days in
Upton preparatory to going to New York, where
she will continue her studies as a dramatic
reader and eiocutionist, expecting eventually to
go on the stage.
Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Johnson who live at the
old Johnson homestead, west of the city, were
surprised" by party of thirteen couples from
the city on Friday night, and very pleasant
evening was spent
Mr.. Walter Stanton, the New York capitalist,
who has been in Indianapolis on business for
several weeks, returned home yesterday. He is
an affable, courteous gentleman, who has made
many friends here.
plonas and deliver the address to the Greek
fraternities at Hanover College on commence
ment day, an honor for the first time con-
ferred upon woman.
Rev. Mr.. Verify, the well-known Methodist
Episcopal divine of Cincinnati, accompanied by
his wife, made short stayin the city, last week,
ON their way home after an extended Western
trip among friends and relatives
The quarterly tea of the Woman's Foreign
Home Missionary Society was held at Mrs.
Websters, on North Illinois street, on Friday.
There was a large number present and the ses-
sion proved extremely interesting.
One of the most elegant euchre parties given
this season was that of Miss Anna Porter, on
Friday night, in honor of her friend, Miss Bush
nell The arrangements were in admirable taste,
and the favorS unique and attractive.
On Thursday night Mrs j. T. Pray was the
recipient of surprise party from the teachers
of the Yandes- street Mission School. Refresh
ments We're served. and programme consisting
of recitations and music was rendered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Stout entertained in de-
nghtful manner. a progressive euchre party, on
Wednesday evening, at their residence North
Meridian street Mr.. W. G. Lynn created quite
a sensation by winning nineteen straight games.
Mrs. Henry and her daughter, Miss Carrie,
have returned from Cleveland, where they have
been spending the winter, and are once more at
home at No. 1872 West First street Miss May
Henry will probably be at home the latter part
OF next week for her summer vacation.
Mr. Herman Lieber leaves for his old home,
Dusseldorf on the Rhine, on the 9th of this
month. He will be accompanied by our honored
townsman, Henry Schnull. Mr.. Lieber's daugh-
ter left last week with her uncle. The occasion
n Ia at lIC 10 fho rp1n of he
Lieber family during the summer
When the young ladies in a church set them
selves to work upon furnishing an entertainment,
it is usually success. 1.-THE "coffee" given at
Christ Church on Wednesday evening was no
exception to this well-establed fact Those
present were charmed with the affability of their
fair entertainers as well as the elegant style of
serving their guests.
The thigh tea given at Mrs. Fugate's on
Thursday afternoon, was perfect success, that
lady doing the honors with her characteristic
grace She was assisted by Mesdames d. p.
Erwin, w. P. Bingham, T. G. Day, M. L.
WooLen, L. G. Huiford, j. r. Hussey and Miss
Alice Finch. The refreshments were dainty,
and were served with extreme taste.
Rev. and Mrs. George A. Breunig celebrated
their golden wedding on Friday by receiving
their friends at their residence at No. PAL Park
avenue. The aged couple, who are highly
esteemed by large circle Of acquaintance
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at the German Methodist Church in the evening,
where hearty congratulations were offered.
Mrs. Otto III. Hasselman and her two chill
dren will sail from New York on the steamer
Ems, June IL, for England, where she will re-
main during the greater part of the summer Wis
ting her mother and brother, Mr. Remy Eddy at
Manchester, and from there making excursions to
points of interest throughout Europe. She will
probably return in September or October
On Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. Joseph r.
Evans sat quietly discussing the fact OF the day
before being the twentieth anniversary of their
and l20 guests proceeded to make their remi-
niscences assume quite lively reality. With
congratulations, music, presents and supper
they did not recover from their surprise until
the last adieu had been given.
One of the social events of the season was the
side Free Kindergarten, on Friday evening last
at the Indianapolis Seminary. The programme
was we'll rendered, and occupied about two hours
of the evening" after which there were refresh
ments served. There was exhibition the &C.
equations finished in the past week by the
children of this kindergarten, and showed the
wonderful progress, being made there
Mr. Fred A. Gregory and Miss Fannie Bence
were united in marriage by Rev. Mcleod on
Wednesday afternoon, in the presence of aIlarge
circle of friends and relatives. The family
mansion, on Ash street, presented an appearance
or feStIvlty IN eeleoratlon OF the nuptlalS. Inc
bride was charmingly attired in light brown
surah silk, trimmed with ecru lace, with gloves
and bonnet to match The happy pair did away
with the customary bridal trip, end have settled
quietly on Oak street.
Mr. Henry S. Fraser is a young gentleman of
resources in an emergency. Recently he was
the escort of young lady at a fashionable So
ciety gathering, and when it came time to 60
home he found his carriage there, but the driver
was missing. A tedious wait resulted and as
the Jehu failed to appear, Mr.. Fraser donned his
livery coat got up in the box and drove the lady
home himself, in great style, although it was
raining quite hard at the time. Afterward he
drove to the stable and had the horses put up,
and so successful was his first attempt at driv-
ing Il carriage that he thinks of going regularly
into the business
A game that is quietly winning its way into
favor with devotees of cards is that of cribbage.
One of the most ardent admirers and constant
practi tioners is Mr. Albert s. White Bee Line