The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-07-29
WEST ID SPRINGS.

WEST BADEN SPRINGS.
The Reception Given Gov. Gray-A Pleasant
Occasion and q Good Deal of Dress.
Correspondence Of the Indianapolis Journal.
WEST BADEN. Ind, July 25.-West Baden
Springs was in a blaze of glory last night. Gov.
Isaac P. Gray was rendered o reception. aud il
was q perfect success. The weather was all
that could be desired, the decorations were ar
t~istically beautiful. and the costumes of the Ia
dies models of beauty and elegance. At about
half past 8 o'clock Gen. Thomas II. Nelson sd-
dressed the company in his inimitable styls.
His remarks were listened to with profound at
t~ention, frequent applause intervening. He
spoke of the greatness of our country. her mag
nifcent institutions. and the blessings we enjoy
under her noble Constitution. He spoke of his
travels 10 foreign lands, and said that from
all he had seen OF the laws. governments,
and society OF other countries, ours, he was con-
WINGED. was the greatest country on earth.
These sentiments brought forth rounds Of ap-
plause. When General Nelson had finished. the
Governor rose, and, as soon as the applause
which greeted him had subsidized sufficiently, he
began TO speak. Perfect silence fell upon his
first words. He spoke Of the intense pleasure
he felt at this testimonial Of esteem and affec-
ton on the part of his friends who were gath
cred at West Baden. He said he was entirely
sensible of the kindly feelings which had
prompted this tribute. and he wished to express
his sincere thanks therefor. Then he
ana, foremost in all that is good
aud great. But l cannot expect to express
ell he said nor the way he said it. Every body
was delighted. When he had finished he was
led into the grand ballroom, where hand shaking
and kindly words soon put everybody in the
Orange county walked many miles to shake the
Governors hand. and they got as hearty a shake
and as kind a word a. the finest broadcloth dude
in the house. After the reception the process
sion, led by Governor Gray aud Miss
Florence Mallott, took its way to the great din
ine-room. where the dancing was TO be, az the
ballroom would not accommodate half the
dancers. The Governor danced, too. and he can
body joined In the grand march just preceding
the FIRST quadrille. The music was iuspiritine.
and soon pretty feet were keeping time to its ex-
quisite measures. The ladies were in
full evening dress. the gentlemen be-
ing in regulation suits for evening.
The following named ladies and gentlemen as
sisted Governor Gray in receiving the guests:
Mrs. Judge Macy, Mrs. A. NJ. Green,
Mrs. V. r. Malott. Mrs. David Kahn.
Miss Carrie Malost: Miss Florence Malott.
Ks Sbdc Il iCfCCs tlfbs W. l. lAAOhoIoo 1Aico
Romie Braden. Miss Emma Wood. all Of indian
spolis; Mrs. Judge Bicknell. New Albany; Mrs.
W. r. Woodland. Chicago; Mrs.. W. c. Withstand
~. Bedford; Mrs. I. W.. Sinclair. West
Princeton; Miss Cornelia Welborn, Prince
ton; Mrs. James Parvip. Evansville;
Miss Matte Isaacs, Walla Walla. W. It.
DR.. j. Ross Pennington presented the guests
to the Governor, assisted by MI David hahn,
.Iudoo Rickpant II NJ IapOaO Alhart Maeeipp
Mr.. Ed Springer and Others.
Mrs. l.. W. Sinclair wore black lace, dia-
monds; Mrs. w. r.. Woodland. blue and white
china silk, diamonds; Mrs. V. T. Malott. hello
Florence Maiott, elegant pink silk and tulle cos
sume. pearls; Miss Cornelia Wellborn, sea
foam and ashes of roses silk, point lace. pearls;
Miss Romie Braden, cream silk. point lace;
plush waist, point lace, diamonds: Miss Edith
Kahn, buttercup MORE, point lace. diR-
monds; Mrs. David Kahn, black lace over
MORE, jet passementerie, diamonds; Miss
Carrie Malott. blue null, lace, pearls;
Miss Katherine Malott. pink China silk. lace and
diamond ornaments; Lillian Sinclair. white
null. ornaments beauty and grace; Mrs. Win
standby, black lace, diamonds; Miss De Wolf,
c%herry-colored point d esprit costume with
sleeves aud drspery of tulle; Miss lsaacs. sea-
shell pink silk. sapphire bodice. sleeves Of pink
tulle. opals, Mrs. c. V. Swan, black tulle, jet
Miss Minnie Pierce. Nile-ereen silk.
point lace; Miss Kreeloe. white slbatross and
blue sursh; Miss Brit. white cashmere and
surah, point lace; Mrs. Parvin, black
lace, diamonds; Mrs. kregloe, ashes
of roses silk, point lace. diamonds;
Mrs. Richards, elegant black silk costume
trimmed with passementerie. ornaments dia-
monds; Mrs. Charles 7. jenkins. black lace,
cardinal trimmings. diamond ornaments; Miss
Kate Hensen, embroidered null, corsage Of nat
ural flowers; Mrs. Jas. H.. McNeeley. elegant
black silk, lace and diamonds; Mrs. g.. A. Wells,
exquisite black lace dress, point applique garni-
ture, diamond ornaments; Mrs. Charles Pierce.
rich silk and passementerie, lace garniture; Miss
Minnie Pierce. cream albatross, point
lace. diamonds; Mrs. Ben Vile, Lon
don smoke silk, plush. diamonds; Mrs.
Joe Vile. black satin and jet, diamonds;
Mrs. Sim Simmons, Louisville. KY. white lace
overdress, diamond ornaments; Miss Ada Dan
iels. cream nuns yelling. ornaments pearls; Mrs.
r.. NJ. Walker. pink silk, lace and diamonds;
Mics Maud Allen. black lace. diamonds; Mrs.
Franc Kett, of Cincinnati, o., a beautiful
Swedish lady. was dressed il elegant black lace
over a rich silk; Mrs. Kischbaum, costume of
black silk, lace and jet, diamond ornaments;
Mrs. JAS. c.. Gilbert, elegant costume OF silk,
point lace and diamond Miss e..
Rossnheim, blue silk. diamonds; Little Rosen-
holm. cream silk, diamonds. ELLA SWAN.