The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-01-31
Mrs T. R. Cobb, Miss Mai Cobb, Mr.. and Mrs.
Riley, Mrs. Thorpe of Vincennes, and Mr. and
Mrs c. Il. Hanford.

AFTERNOON. Bo0neLL q
charming hostess, and the afternoon was de-
lightfully passed. Among those present were
Mesdames Eugene Granting Pau. Smith, Syl-
vester. Foley, Hedilingen, Sturtevant, Greble,
Witzger DeWinters Shearon, Deits, p. Gram
ling, Ready, O'Connor, Cruise, Myers and Baird.
Roman History" was the subject of the meet
ing or the Chautauqua Literary and Scientific
Club, entertained by Miss Clapp at her residence.
on North Illinois street. last week A number of
papers were read. inrerspersed with vocal and
instrumental music Miss Anna Mckenzie con-
tributed brilliant solo, and Mrs. Grace Lever
ing was heard in some charming solos. A
paper on Victor Emmanuel, by Mr.. Charles p.
Jacobs, was much enjoyed.
One of the most elegant of progressive euchre
parties was given by MIR. Henry f. Tate to
large number OF his lady and gentlemen friends
last Thursday evening His delightful apart
were made the most Of The prizes were all
novel and handsome. The souvenirs were deli
cate and beautiful, specially imported from Ko-
komo. A splendid supper concluded one of the
most delightful Of entertainments
Mr. j. L. Hunt. of the firm of Hunt & Pray.
coal dealers, has just returned from his trip to
the South, whittier he went few weeks since
with his parents. whom he located at Kssimmee
for the benefit OF their health. While in Florida
Mr.. Hunt visited many points of
interest, and reports the damage by
frost to tine orange and growing crops
not as severe as reported. and the climate at this
season of the year all that could be wished for.
reminding one of the autumn season in our lati-
tude Mr.. Hunt returned via New Orleans. and
while there visited the exposition, of which he
does not speak as being in very fourishing con-
dition, but says it is predicted that the attend
ance will be better next month.
delightful party was given by Mr.. Augustus
and Miss Julia Schnull on Thursday evening, at
their residence on North Alabama street Four
spacious rooms were crashed for dancing, Mil
lers orchestra furnishing the music. An elab-
crate supper was served at II o'clock. Miss
Schnull was attired in blue silk, and
received her guests with ease and grace
Among the guests were: Miss Weesman.
Miss Pfafiin, Miss Wocher. Miss Staub Miss
Shoemaker Mr.. Wocher, Mr.. Pfaff1in, Mr. Fred
Loomis. Mr.. Spondel. Mr.. Staub, Mr.. Gus Deit-
rich, Mr.. Ed Gall, Mr.. Perry ingalls,, Mr.. and
Mrs. Vonnegut, Mr.. and Mrs. Bernard Vonnegut,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clemens, and host of others.
The many friends of Mrs. Margaret Turpn of
Clermont, Ind. surprised her her fftieth
birthday, Jan. %. Among the presents received
were cooking stove, shoes, dress and other
wearing apparel and great many eatables
Among those present were Mr. j. M. South and
wife, Oscar Call and Miss Hattie Hopkins, of
Indianapolis; Ben Davidson, wife and daughter,
VIM. S. Patterson and wife, Mrs. r. Davidson
and daughters of Brownsburg N. Johnson, wife
and son. " Miller, wife and son, S. Davidson
wife and son. V. Gully and wife, A. Turpin, wife
and son, j. Gunner and wife, Dr. Wall, wife and
two sons, a. E. Brown and wife, w. p. Long and
wife, w. p. Jones and wife, j. G. Barnhill and
wife, son and daughter, T. jolly and wife. D.
Corwin, wife and daughter. G. Fansell and wife,
j. Wells and daughter, D. Miller and wife.
On Wednesday Feb. 3, from to p M at
the residence of Mrs. Silas Baldwin, 2S2 North
Pennsylvania street, primrose tea" will be
given for the benefit of the Indianapolis Free
kindergarten and Children's Aid Society. Mrs
Baldwin will be assisted by Mesdames j. w.
ID Il
Woollen, N A. Hyde. S. K. Fletcher, E. G. Atkins,
E. P. Newcomb j. a. Holiday, C. F. Sayles. G.
w. Fairbanks, I. e. Griffith, NJ. 81. Spades. A 81.
Blair, j. r. Carnahan. T. E. Dale, T. G. Day,
J. L. Thompson, Emil Wulsehner, Geo. L. Rit-
tenhouse, Major Taylor George New, w. c.
Lynn and Miss Mary Dean. An attractive mu-
steal programme has been arranged for, palat-
able refreshments will be served for the moder-
ate sum of twenty five cents. and the managing
committee cordially invite all friends of their
cause to attend.
The social given by the ladies of section No.
4, at the Tabernacle Church. was one of the most
successful in its history. The attendance was
over 200, and merry evening was spent by all.
In addition to refreshments for the inner man,
an attractive entertainment was given. The
unwilling of an oil portrait Of one of
we ancients" was preceded by. the sing:
ing of "Old Grimes" the song being lined
out by Mr.. George Carter. Mr.. S. L.
Goode, Of the Times, appears as Candidate for
on the subject, MARY Had Little Lamb"
which was new to the people of this generation
Several local illusions he worked in were much
enjoyed. He also recited dialect poem, ''Set.
ting the Old Blue Hen" There was instrumental
music by three young gentlemen on the guitar,
and by MIR. Goode on the piano, and song by
Mr.. Pressler.
One of the most noted events of the college
year was the formal banquet given by the ladies
of the Kappa Alpha Theta fraternity at the
hnvrrn rs n M~kk. f~.A ~ J. l.
evening, The occasion was the sixteenth ami
versary of the organization. The invitations
were rich and beautiful. consisting of black
silk ribbon hand-paipted and printed in gold,
thus weaving, with the beauty Of art. the
fraternity colors-black and gold. About fifty
couples were present, all the gentlemen being
representatives of the various fraternities of
college. By 9 o'clock nearly all the guests were
assembled in the spacious parlors of Professor
DeMotte and wife. At IL o'clock sumptuous
courses. The favors for the evening
silk sachet-bags, hand painted
TIE banquet was certainly complete success,
and will always be remembered such, the
guests departing with sense of marked satisfac-
ton. and with their best wishes for the frater.
nifty. Many ex-Theta ladies we're present,
among whom were Miss Kate Staley, Frankfort.
Miss Flossie Yocum, of Hayesville. O.; Miss
Meharry, Whitlock, Ind, and Miss Washburne,
Clinton, Ind
Inc parry s'eu py MISS Eue McOuat ourins
the week was attended by nearly one hundred
and fifty guests. The orchestra stationed in the
spacious dancing hall of the elegant residence
furnished a choice programme. Miss McOuat
was attired in canary silk, train, with square
neck and short sleeves. She was assisted in re-
ceiving by her guest, Miss Prouty, who wore
elegant toilet of white silk Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Hervey Bates. Mr.
and Mrs. VIM Elder Mrs Ed Schurmann. Mr..
and Mrs. VIM. Red, Mr.. and Mrs. VIM.
B. Burford, Miss Hopkins of New
York, Miss Robinson of ST. Louis,
Mrs Prouty, cousin of Miss McOuat, in whose
honor the party was given; Miss Mansur. Miss
Salie Holiday, Miss Helen Wright, Miss Gates,
Miss Dye, Miss Steele Miss Lands, Miss Ma
lott, Miss Gill, Miss Syfers, Miss Barry Miss
Merrill Moores. Mr.. Edward Holloway,
Mr.. 0. T. Morton, Mr.. Jesse Fletcher,
Mr.. David Morris, Mr.. Robert Martin
dale, Mr.. Lynn Martindale, Mr. Elliott Hord