The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-12-02
Society,

A number of friends gave surprise progress
sive euchre party last night, to Mr. aud Mrs
Courtland VanCamp, at their home on North
Delaware street. The invaders provided their
own entertainment in the shape Of prizes anG
refreshments.
Tuesday being the twelfth marriage anniver
sary of Mr.. and Mrs. w. o. Dewey a party of
friends proceeded to their house in body, COS
tuned in sheets and pillow cases, to assist them
to celebrate the event. The costumes being al
alike it difficult to recognize even ones best
| friend.
The promenade and supper given by the ladies
of the First Presbyterian Church. last night
was success, Notwithstanding the cold atmos
phere. The parlors were decorated with hang
ing baskets, and the tables with smilax while il
| the center of each table was a tinted candle
The music was furnished by members OF the
Lyra orchestra, and was excellent. The refresh
ments were delicious, and daintly served by the
ladies. The entertainment will no doubt be
repeated on more agreeable evening.
The marriage Of Miss Anna Barbour, a we'll
known young lady of this city, to Mr.. James A.
Morrison Of the Star Union line, was cele-
brated, yesterday afternoon, at the brides home
on North West street. in the presence of a few
friends. Rev. Mr.. Gantz, of the Central Chris
tian Church. OF which the bride is member,
assisted by Rev. j. Albert Rondthaler of the
Tabernacle Presbyterian Church, performed the
ceremony. The bride wore handsome travel
ing dress. Both were Ihe recipients of numer-
Gus gifts from friends in this and other States.
The sister and daughter of Mr.. Morrison, Mrs
Carrie NJ. Norton, of Peru, were among the guests,
Mr., and Mrs Morrison went to Chicago for a
short visit, and will make this city their home.
An exceedingly enjoyable programme was
rendered before large audience at the Matinee
Musicale yesterday afternoon The miscellane-
Gus compositions were IN charge of Miss Lizzie
Walker and Miss Macie Coughlin. Parts were
taken, vocally. of Miss Thompson, Miss Farqu-
bar, Miss Walker, Miss Cooper, Miss Hauk, of
Cincinnati. A trio was sung by Mrs. Lynn
Mrs. lowering and Mrs. Morrison. The
instrumental numbers included the overture
to ''Rosamunde," for two pianos, played
by Misses Meigs, Coughlin, Bambercer and
Hunter, aud solos by Miss Meigs, Miss Whittier
and Miss Mamie Branham. All were admirably
performed. Aconcert will be given on the even
ing of the l4th to which the members have the
privilege of inviting their friends The presi-
dent has been presented with handsome mallet,
the handle of ebony and the hammer of ivory,
with the inscriptions Presented TO Mrs. A. NJ.
Robertson, President of the L. NJ. NJ. for 1884
'S4-5, 500, s6-7" Mrs Ida Scott was elected
member of the society There will be one more
regular meeting before the holiday respite
Yesterday. at high noon, occurred the mar
rage of Miss Margaret Hooker niece OF Mr..
Austin II. Brown, to Mr.. Henry Bliss of Chi
cago. at the residence of the brides uncle, on
South Meridian street The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. j. A Rondthaler of the Taber-
nacle Presbyterian Church, and was witnessed
by the relatives and most intimate friends of
the bride. The house was very tastefully dec
Grated with flowers. The bride wore a cos
tune of white satin en- train, with
veil envelopine her whole figure The bouquet
was of niphetus rosebuds. The ribbon-be
were the little cousins--Masters Russell Sulli-
van and Russell Wikinson--whop performed their
parts very nicely. The attendants were Miss
Mary Brown and Miss Ella Poor, also cousins,
who wore costumes of white cloth and carried
bouquets Among the guests from away were
Mr. and Mrs Buck, Mr. George Thayer. Mr..
and Mrs. Rolio Oglesbee and Miss Jeanne Oges-
bee, of Plymouth: Mr. H. g. Bliss father of the
groom. and Miss Mary Munson, of Chicago A
large number of handsome and useful presents
were received from friends, both from this city
and elsewhere After the service the guests sat
Down to lunch. Mr. and Mrs. Bliss left at
o'clock for the South, whore they will. visit for
about a fortnight, returning to Chicago to live.
The brideis very popular young lady among
her associates.
GAw-MBRIDE.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
NATION. H., Dec. Thomas W. CAV,
cashier of the Mattoon Bank, was married this
evening to Miss Lucy A. Mcbride, an accom-
'ished lady, formerly sof Cleveland. o. The
marriage ceremony was performed at the resi-
dence OF Il. NJ Nozler