The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-06
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

ed the assembly, which equaled, if not sur
passed, in elegance the beautiful entertain
ments of last season. The decorations were
very elaborate, the appointments were COM
plete and in admirable taste, the music in
spring. the full dress of the gentlemen and
the elegant costumes of the ladies unusual
1y handsome, combining to make the occa-
sion rarely brilliant one. All day Tuesday
ladies were receiving their gentlemen
friends andexchanging greetings of the day.
There were over 800 receiving formally and
at least as many more informally, so there
were a great many open houses. Tues
day night a reception was given
by the ladies Of the New-Denison House
which was in reality large party. similar
20 the one held the evening before There
were over fifty ladies receiving. Dancing
took place in the long halls, which
were canvased for the occasion.
On Wednesday evening Miss Evelyn Aus
tin gave dancing party 10 Miss Jeanette
Halford. The members of the Cooking
Club and few friends on Thursday even
ing, held a reception. On Thursday even
ing was celebrated the debut Of Miss Elma
Comley at her home at the Arsenal. Fri
day afternoon Mrs. VIM. Scott entertained
over two hundred ladies at a reception and
IN the h evening en- ne gave large dancing party
ing the commercial travellers gave
a large ball at Tomlinson Hall. the nu-
mei;ous guests from out of town being
notlcea Die. Among the wedding celebra-
uons we-e the sllver-weddinga nniversarie
of Mr.: and Mrs. G. III. Gillet and Mr.. and
Mrs. j. e. Pearson, both being observed on
Monday evening. On Tuesday morning
Miss Jessie Gibson was united in marriage
to DR.. ii. w. Bennett, of Saratoga, wy. T.
Wednesday at o'clock. Miss Rose Stout
was married to Mr.. Alfred Hoberg at the
family residence on Pennsylvania street
Both weddings were quiet, with only the
immediate friends present to witness the
ceremony. The usual number of teas.
luncheons. and cards have kept society's
devotees more than busy.
The many entertainments have taxed the
wardrobes of the society bellies to the MT
most A few like change for each even
ing. Some alternate between two or three
gowns and others are satisfied to have ono
gown, which Is becoming, and are willing
to appear In that just as long as it looks re-
spectacle. A character may be studied in
dress. Not from its artistic finish, for
that is often traceable to the modiste who
the care that is evinced in its wear and in
the way in which it is kept at home. Two
young ladies having dresses alike at the
same time, and wearing them often, will
gowns the enG Of IN se easr
as is credited by the story-writers, who be-
gin life with equally brilliant prospects,
one OF whom rises to the topmoSt round in
the ladder of fame and fortune, and the
other who dies unknown and poor. Young
men are more observing of dress than the
young ladies' give them credit for. On;
young lady missed several good dances with
young beau, who noticed that rent in
her gown at a previous party had not yet
been mended. He does not pretend to be
very fastidious, but the tear in the dress
disguised him. Tulle dresses are exceed
L. III e.
the best of care, will about finish their use
fulness, and as tulle is the leading fabric
for party dresses, it takes good MANY
dresses to keep the young ladies present
able.
1t is not generally known that one of the
well-known society beaux, in a fit of absent
mindedness, invited two young ladies to
the same party, and while he took one and
was devotedly attentive. danced all the
evening with her and others. The number
two girl, dressed In her most attractive
gown, waited patiently for his coming I'M
TIL 10 O'Clock, and gave up In despair, went
10 bed In q state of indi gnation and tears,
and only found out next day that her ex-
pected attendant had taken another girl
Personal Mention.
Miss Grace Paul viii return to school next
Tuesday.
of Miss Estella Izor.
Mr.. Harry H. Mcvey, of Richmond, Va, was in
the city last week
Mr.. Joseph Herod and Harry Atkins returned
yesterday to Yale College.
Mrs. Frank Whipple, of Rockville, is visiting
her parents on Plum street.
Mrs. N. X. Elliott, of Terre Haute, spent yes
terday IN the city with friends
Charles G. Foote, who left this city fifteen
years ago, Is scre on a brief visit
10
VIII return to college tomorrow.
Miss Marie Bright Haldeman win return to
her home In Louisville on Friday.
Misses Mary Taylor, Julia Moore and Kate
Malott viii return to school this week
Miss Stella Z or, who has been i'll for the past
tve or six weeks, is slowly convalescing
Miss Gracie Davis, of North Delaware street.
has returned from visiting relatives in Decatur,
Dr. L. C. Fritts. of Chicago who was the guest
OF Mr.. j. Greegor, on Bellefentaine street, has
returned home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Compton, of Chicago spent
the holidays with L. q. Potts and family, at
Woodruff Place.
morrow TO visit Mrs. John NJ. CASTOR, ON North
New Jersey street.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. X. Mckee, of the family of the
Presidentelect, were among the society people
at the opera last night
Miss Hagelberger. who has been visiting Mrs.
g. G. Tanner, on North Illinois street, willreturn
TO her home ia Buffalo tomorrow.
Miss Madge wickham and her mother return
10 New York sunday evening, after brief visit
with her cousin, Mrs. @. w. Jenkins.
Mrs Herbert Hadley viii accompany her
mother, Mrs. N. +. Black. to her home in Cali
fornia this week for a three months visit.
Mr.. and Mrs Samuel T.. Johnson, of Mime
apols, MIMI, are visiting Mrs Johnson's parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. John Starr OF West South street
The Misses Lizzie and Clara Riechenmeyer of
East ST. Joe street, who have been visiting friends
at Terre Haute the past week, have returned.
Mrs. Robert A. Miller and Mrs. Jacob Miller,
of Canton o., will arrive tomorrow to visit the
formers mother, Mrs. Martin Igoe, on Lockerbie
street.
The Seventeenth Indiana Battery are preparing
history Of the work done during their service in
the Shenandoah valley between the years 1862
and 1855.
Mrs. Kate Starr Johnson, who has been spend
ing the holidays in the city, will return to St
Paul. Thursday, accompanied by her husband,
Mr.. j. Johnson.
Mrs. Chas. q. Pearson, ST., returned to New
York last night, where she has been for the past
three weeks waiting on her sick sister, Miss
Chase who Is now eonvalescent.
Mrs. W. j. Holiday and daughter Ariana will
go TO chicago tomorrow. Mrs. Holiday will re-
turn in few days and Miss Holiday will remain
the guest of Mrs Roberta Tousey.
Mrs. Harry b. Lord who has been visiting her
parents and sister, Mrs. Josie Spades, for the
past two months, left with her husband yester-
day morning for her home in Omaha
Parties who have recently built a large packing