The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-03

AFTERNOON.
Miss drilling Of Detroit, who is the guest Of
woman. and has already made herself favorite
in social gatherings here.
Rev. Ezra B. Newcomb who has been visit
ing friends in the city for several days, has re-
turned to Chicago Mrs Newcomb viii remain
in Indianapolis several weeks.
Twenty-fv invitations have been issued for a
supper and social to be given by Miss Lille Will
Jams and Mrs. Frank Hesser, nsxt Wednesday
evening, to their mute friends.
A recent letter from Miss Kiunie voss, who IS
spending the winter abroad. states she was about
leaving for Paris, and would probably start for
nome the latter part of February.
Mrs Enos B. Reed contemplates starting a
painting class soon. As the lady is gifted art
list, this will be rare opportunity for those de-
sirous of pursuing this interesting study.
Miss Haute Harrington entertained q few of
her friends ON New Years night. at her resi-
dence, on North Pennsylvania street She, as
sisted by Miss Carrie Hendricks, received friends
during the day
One of the handsomest Christmas presents
given this year was to Mrs John G. Wright. by
her son-in-law Mr.. viii Talbot It consisted of
full set of cut-glass icecream dishes, the price
OF which was over 800.
All the popular unmarried drug clerks are on
the qui vive to know which of their number is
meantin recent newspaper statement that one
name ungiven) was to wed, this month. a
charming young lady of North Illinois street
The reception given by the Elite Dancing
Club, at Pfafhins Hall, on last Tuesday evening
was decided success, and all those present had
an enjoyable time, dispensing at an early hour
wishing the Elite many more such enjoyable oc
casions.
A pleasant party was given by Miss Kate Glib
son during the week to her guests. Misses Ella
and Olta Wood, of Connersville, and Miss Mary
Hinckle, Of Delaware, o. She was assisted in
doing the honors of she occasion by the Misses
Thompson and Stratford.
The ladies Of CentraEavenue M. T.. Church
were very successful with their New Year new
departures. They received q large number of
callers during the afternoon and evening, realiz
ing more than fifty dollars for the benefit of the
church And such good time
Mrs. Enos B. Reed was the recipient of q
beautiful Christmas gift from her sister, Mrs
Charles Kendall. of Dallas, Tex, who was a
pupil in painting Of Mrs. Reeds when in this
city: The present was . fine white crepe neck
handkerchief painted by Mrs. Kendall in JAG
quetninot roses and finished with real lace.
One of the most enjoyable theater parties of
the season was one on New Years night at
English's Opera-house. Those present were Misses
Carrie Kregelo Bessie Beck, Lille Blake.
Bessie Angle Ida Brown. Bessie Scott and
Messrs John Mccullough, Walter Fugate Frank
Murphy, Ed Hartman, Will Doggett and Steele
Bright.
Miss Sallie Holiday gave a Newmarket party
New Years evening, after the days reception.
There were few in attendance, but the time was
spent in manner highly pleasing to those
st. Louis; Miss Era Steele, Miss MolIie Clarke,
Mr.. Harry Gordon, Mr.. Frank Clarke and Mr..
Bennett
A coterie OF some of the most elegant ladies
and brilliant conversationalists in society circles
here received informally on New Years day at
the residences of Mrs. Fred Baggst Besides that
lady there were Mrs. A. A. Cady Mrs John
Love. Mrs. Billiard. Mrs. Jennie Patterson, Mrs.
Stone, Mrs. j. W. Beck, Miss Kinder and Miss
Anna Baggs.
At the wedding of Ralph Modieska son Of the
eminent artistic. Nine Modieska, and Miss Felicia
Benda, last week, in New York. the bride was
preceded by eight little girls strewing flowers.
Contrary to the usual code, she was accompanied
by the groomsmen, while the bridegroom was at
tended by the bridesmaids. Mime. Modjeska
also accompanied her son.
A most pleasant occasion was the dinner given
by Miss Harriet Noble at her home in Irving
ton on Thursday. The gathering was in honor
OF her guest Miss Braun, of Cincinnati, and was,
also charming reunion of the students of
Vassar College. Among those present were
Mrs. John M. JUDAH Mrs. III. D. PIERCE Cald-
we'll, Butler, and the Misses Foster, Noble and
Baldwin
Mrs. John r. Wilson gave a reception yester-
day. in compliment to her sister, Mrs. w. T.
Barbee of Lafayette. Although the afternoon
was stormy there was a large attendance, and
those who went were repaid with an exceedingly
pleasant afternoon. The decorations were in
keeping with the season and reflected credit on
the good taste of the hostess. The menu was
dainty and well served.
A delightful! surprise party was given Master
Ed White and sister, of No. 976 North Tennessee
street, on New Years night. Among those pres
emit were Masters Ed 0. L. Davis, Richard Bruna,
Ernest Pearson. Ed Uhl. John Pfaff, the Misses
Maggie Price, Emma Uhl, Nettie Tucker and
many others. The young folks had provided
themselves with a bountiful supply of refresh
ments, singing and dancing were INDUCED in.
and, altogether, most delightful evening was
passed.
Fourteen of the young society people of our
city comprised theater party on New Year
night, given by Miss Jessie Daily. The company
occupied row of boxes at the Grand Opera
house. and was made up of Miss
Shirley Daily, Miss Kate Malott,
Miss Maud Landers, Miss Arlina Landers,
Miss Bette New Miss Jessie Daily, Miss Lulu
STICKY. in whose honor the party was arranged,
Mr. William Landers, Mr. Edward Wood, Mr.
Walter Cathie, Mr.. Horace Hord Mr. John
Bradshaw, Mr. William Radcliffe and Mr.. r.. G..
Hord.
Miss Arlina Landers gave taffy-pull, last
evening, in honor of her guest, Miss Lulu
STICKY, of Gosport The house was prettily
arranged with mistletoe this favorite decoration
having been lastly placed under the various
chandeliers and about the mantels Of
those present were Jessie Daily Miss Bette
New, Miss Julia Landers, Miss Bell Baldwin,
Miss Maud Landers, Miss Helena Landers Miss
Lulu Stucky, Mr.. Wood Mr. Horace Hord. Mr..
r. c. Hord, Mr.. Harry WOODEN, Mr.. Walter
Cathie Mr. Frank Murphy, Mr.. John Bradshaw,
Mr.. Albert Byram and Mr.. Calkins
Professor Brenneke and Mr.. Edward Gall, jr
superintendent the New Years ball given at
Pfafiin's Hail. and have good reason to feel fat
tered at the results of their efforts. The gath
erng though not large, was very select and
thoroughly enjoyable. The Cinderella parties.
under ARRANGEMENT for the balance of the sea-
SON, will probably be given by the same people.
Among those present were Miss Moore. Miss
Brown, Miss Eichrodt Miss Stuart Miss Smith,
Miss Stone, Miss Merrill. Miss Coon,
| Miss Ridgely, Miss May Clarke. Mr..
Becker, Mr.. Buchanan, MIR. Griffith, Mr.