The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-11-21
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY GOSSIP.



November seems to be supersediDg October as
the month for weddings for there have been
more these first three weeks than last month.
The prophecy that this season would witness
numerous marriages among well-known young
people seems Abour fulfilled. The other gather
ings during the week have been many. and
mostly lunches. teas and socials, no large recep-
tons having been given. Monday was the day
CHOSEN for the graduation of the training school
for nurses, and Tuesday evening a reception was
given them at the City Hospital Both were
largely attended by representative citizens, as
the school is under the auspices of the Flower
Mission Tuesday Mrs. John III. Judah gave q
delightful tea company in honor of her niece,
Miss Catherine Noble, and the attend
ants OF the Jameson Harrington wed
ding, of which Miss Noble was
successful meeting of the Missionary Soci-
ETY. of the Fourth Presbyterian Church was held
with Mrs. G. E. Kregelo the same afternoon.
On Tuesday evening Miss Jessie Meek, promi-
nent vocalist. and Mr.. G. A. Goth were married
quietly at the brides home. on South East street
On Wednesday morning. at St Johns Church,
three successive marriages were performed by
Et. Rev. Aug Bessonies. That at 10 o'clock was
Miss Mary Hays to Mr.. Edward A. Bretz, and
the bridal party was given an elegant breakfast
at the brides home, No. 466 North Meridian
street. Mrs. s. A. Johnston gave luncheon on
the same day, the Matinee Musicale enjoyed a
''Rubenstein" programme and Miss Margaret
Hamilton to Mr. C. E. Killetts and Mr.. Horace
Holloway to Miss Fannie Mcconnell were mar
ried. On Thursday a quiet but beau
tiful wedding took place at the
Central Christian Church, the bride being Miss
Mary, daughter of Mrs N. D. Frazee, and the
groom, Mr.. F. G. May. Of Orlando. Fla. A we'd
ding breakfast was given by Mr. and Mrs. A. B.
Gates at their home No. 826 North meridian
street. Mrs. w. P. Bingham gave a luncheon.
The Emmett Guards gave the first military ball
of the season at Masonic Hall Mrs Benjamin
Harrison entertained the friends of her guest,
Mrs. Lillienthal, of New York, with reception.
Altogether Thursday was an unusually festive
day, for it is generally day of rest and mid
week quiet evening Friday Mrs A L. Hunt
gave a small luncheon party, and at night there
were a number of gatherings. The free kinder
garten and Children's Aid Society gave tea and
entertainment at the residence of Mrs. j.
j. Cooper, No. 400 North Meridian street,
which was largely attended. The Diamond
Club gave dance st Miss Wallicks, and the
Bon Ton Senior dance at the Girls Classical
School. A surprise party was given to Miss
Rose Holmes. The Congo Missionary Society
of the First Baptist Church held an oyster sup
per, and the First Section of the Second Pres
byterian Church a harvest home social st.
Paul's congregation assembled at Mr. j. j.
Bingham's. Mrs. V. K. Hendricks entertained
a number of young friends Earlier in the week
the Mayfower congregation held a social
For the coming week there are invitations is
sued for every day, and the welcome holiday,
Thanksgiving, will be duly celebrated, there
being preparations for some fine dinners and
evening entertainments on that day.