The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-08-18
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

One of the summer customs now prevail
ing is that of making morning calls. The
round of winter and spring parties and
other entertainments leaves but little time
for the return of a visit. which etiquette
demands. 1t is not considered good form
to go in lenten season, and after Easter
comes another series of companies. and
again the calling is deferred. so that by
the time the summer season is on nearly
one is remiss in the lin of call
making. Party calls of early winter
are yet unpaid, and almost ev-
cry one who is asked deplores
the fact that she still owes lots" of calls,
so when the hot days come and there is suf-
ficient release from the exactiOnso of constant
social life, there Is time to make calls. Some
60 as early as O'clock. but it often happens
that the lady called upon has some domes-
tic duties viii CHI require her early morning
hours, and the caller is kept waiting until
she can make herself presentabie. This
women, old or young, wear a neat
garb at home in the morning,
curl papers ami soiled wrappers being in
many instances the prevailing styles, even
among persons who consider themselves as
belonging TO first-class society. So If the
caller wishes to save time she can busy her
self at home till a late hour, or 90 to those
places where she knows her acquaintance
or friend Will be ready to receive her.
From 10 o'clock TO 10 are the safest hours.
The costumes worn to make morning
calls should not be as elaborate as those
worn later in the day, though many of the
dresses seen this season have been fully as
handsome. There is a greater choice for
costumes, and they ran ge all the way from
embroidered or plain muslins to laces, silk
and the liner materials. The most beauti-
ful parasols are seen, and there is no limit
to carrying them at any time if a dress
Is worn somewhat harmonious. Fashion
able calls are always fashionable. and
they are seldom more than q "how dye do
house to put in her appearance takes more
time. generally, h the length of the call
and getting from place to place. There
Is less inclination to dress after dinner.
the morning. and the one receiving is more
apt to be ready to receive from 10 to IL
than in the afternoon, for then many are
taking their beauty rest
During the week there has been but one
very large social gathering-that of Mrs.
Harry A. Grassland, which was a general
reception. on Tuesday afternoon. Mr.. and
Mrs. P. H. Fitzgerald gave a lawn fete.
which was brilliant and very largely at
tended. Lesser parties have been noted
for their informality and consequent
enjoyment. Every day has recorded
cottage A~llisonville. Mrs. Ed Rexford
celebrated the fifth birthday anniversary
of her son Eugene by giving a delightful
Entertained in ani fnf Sn1IaliR. the %sr @fndisn sa1fy
Tennis Club was organized and the mar
riage of Mr.. John G. Kirkwood and Miss
Pearl Stringer, which was followed by a
reception, took place Arthur Groves
Er5dnU auauIn stof hnDpAc uo m
happy event, as many friends of
Mrs. Zerelda G.. Wallace took that
opportunity to pay their respects to her.
and also congratulate the newly married
pair. Miss Bertha Eldridge entertained a
few friends previous to the departure of
her friend, Miss Brownie Cuyler, who will
leave for Chicago on Wednesday, and Miss
Kate Lands invited q few friends to meet
Mr.. Will Harrison, of Chicago, who is visit
ing here. All these gatherings combined
to make q busy week.