The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-03-01

The sleghing party given by Miss ANNA
Wright and the one also given by Mr.. Henry
Frazier, on Wednesday evening, furnished a
vast amount of pleasure to the participants. At
ter an appetizing ride over the crisp snow, an
elegant supper was served Gil both occasions
Professor Brenneke is arranging some new
and elaborate figures for the children's dance
to be given at one of the entertainments
OF the military carnival. Barclay Walker will
compose some new music for this special occa-
sion, and the little misses and masters are re-
hearsing with zest the intricate mazes of the
dance.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. L. Comstock celebrated their
twenty first wedding anniversary on last Tues
day evening. Supper was served to large num-
Der Of friends after which cards and dancing were
enjoyed until a late hour. The happy couple
were the recipients of large number of wed
ding gifts. Mr.. Comstock presented his wife
with set of solid silver spoons and sugar spoon.
One of the latest freaks of fashion in drawing
room, parlor or boudoir is corner closet"
This is constructed in o niche in the wall, or a
corner of the room, and comprises three or four
shelves, handsomely covered with plush; curtains
of the same, tied back, complete the effect
Upon the top shelf can be placed bust, a
statuette. The lower shelves are used for brio
a-brac.
The Mannerchor carnival proved more at
tractive this year than ever and shows that
society to be in a most prosperous condition
The costumes were elegant, and presented a
brilliant scene in the ballroom. Nearly all ma
tons were represented, and many historical and
picturesque attires were worn. Whatever this
society undertakes is carried through with ZeSt
that admits OF no such word as fail.
The deep interest taken by Mrs. Hendricks in
the Female Reformatory, of which institution
she is one of the managers, has often been noted
by her friends That this interest is not theo
retical, but takes the form of practical encourage
ment of the inmates. is indicated by the fact that
one OF the dresses she is to wear at the Inaugural
ton ceremonies, next Wednesday, was designed
and fitted by modiste in temporary seclusion
at the prison.
The marriage of Miss Dora L. Lemon to Will
lam " Rocker. which took place recently, at
the residence of the brides father, near Mllers-
vile, was an elegant affair. The bride on this
occasion appeared in beautiful white satin
dress, with long white veil and orange blossoms
The presents were costly and substan-
taL A great many guests witnessed
| the wedding ceremony. Miss Lemon
was we'll known III society circles of this city.
being handsome, highly cultivated, and popular
among her numerous friends She is the youngest
sister of Dan Lemon. AR. Rocker. her husband. is
now connected with the Chicago News. Mr.. and
Mrs. Rocker left yesterday for Chicago, which
city will be their future home.
On Thursday evening Mrs. Chas. Cleveland, of
North Mississippi street entertained a delight
ful progressive euchre party. Among those
present were Miss Kinne Voss Miss Kittie
Cones Frank Wade. Mr. and Mrs. John Cooper
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Moore, Mr.. and Mrs. Gossett
Mr.. and Mrs. Charley Cones. Mr.. and Mrs Jo-
seph Schwabacher Mr.. and Mrs. r. II. Adams
Miss Mole Cones, and Messrs. Schneider and
Voss. A handsome wicker frame table, with
hand painted top, fell to Miss Kitte Cones for
her skillful playing. while Mr.. Joseph Schneider
won volume of Hoyt on games. Mr.. Wade and
| Mrs Chas Cones won china pig and team of
| paper mache mules for losing the most points
| Delightful refreshments were served. and the
| chit chat of the evening abounded with wit and
| repartee.
| The People: Few Of the guests at the Mill
| gan flshbaek wedding were aware of an i'm
| pending contretemps which might have seriously
| disturbed the smoothness of the occasion. Just
before proceeding to the residence of his bride
elect, an hour previous to that appointed for the
ceremony. Mr.. Miliigan called at one of the
large dry goods stores to make trif1ing pur-
| chase. He obtained what he asked for and as
speedily as possible went out few minutes
later little cash boy picked up folded paper
from the counter, read it, waved it wildly aloft
with q harmless ejaculation and ran with it to
the proprietor. 1t was the marriage licensei
That gentleman, knowing the momentous hour
was drawing near, Immediately dispatched q
messenger with the document to the Fishback
mansion It arrived just as the distracted
bridegroom was shaping his coat pockets wildly
IN realizing that the authority for his future hap
| plness was missing.
THE MILITARY CARNIVAL.
The reports from the different committees of
| the military carnival show that the work is
well under way. The carnival will be opened
Tuesday night, March 10, by the Lyra with a
grand concert Wednesday night the commit
| tee in charge will give some of the finest tab
leaux here for years; the large stage erected
| for this purpose giving ample room for fine
| effect, and opportunity for elaborate detail.
| Thursday night will be rich in variety and will
| be of a musical nature, some of the best voices
| in the city taking part. Mrs John Z. New will
sing solo; Mrs. Leon Bailey and Mr. Andrew
Smith will sing a duet from Chimes of Nor
| mandy" in costume. One of the many charm
| ing airs from the "Grand Duchess will be sung
| by Mrs. Enrique Miller. with all the
accessories soldiers, generals, scenery, ETC.
Mrs Thayer, of Greenfield, will sing a solo.
| This lady is new to Indianapolis audiences, and
her appearance among US is looked upon with in
| terest Mr. NJ. II. Spades and W. T.. Barnes
| will take part; The former in violin, the latter
| in vocal solo. Friday night the grand military
| ball takes place. Elaborate preparations have
been made TO make this part of the carnival a
| great success. Mrs. Hattie Prunk will render
valuable assistance in recitatipns, and with hay
| ing charge of the plays and tableaux.
| All persons in the city and throughout the
| State who have flags and war relics, are re-
quested TO send them at once to Mr.. S. K.
Fletcher. who will be personally responsible for
| their safe-keeping and prompt return
A matinee will be given Saturday afternoon
| of carnival week
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mr. James A. Kerr, at present come cted with
the Inland Monthly Magazine, published at Co
| lumbus. o., was in the city on Friday, en- route
| to Vincennes, where he is attending an impor-
| tant law suit
Senator Faulkner the "great obiector' of the
Senate, is the private secretary of Senator Voor-
hees, and is very anxious for the close of the
| Legislative session that he NAV Patnrn tn tha
| performance of his duties in Washington, where
an immense accumulation of business awaits
! him.
Mr.. Enrique Miller was the recipient last
week. of a handsome present from his mother, in
! Mexico of the skin of large grizzly bear,
with the head, claws and tail. Mr.. Miller has
| sent the skin to Bull the famous taxidermist of
Detroit, where it will be handsomely mounted
| with crimson plush
General Manson, in bis address before the