The Indianapolis journal., 1891-02-01
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

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Ian soessfy and rersonas notes FOR the Ss<sdor
issue or the Journal, 10 qualifications. must
oe ~ the hands Of tie esty editor by Saturday
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indianapolis has long been recommended
"a q winter resort. and certainly the most
devoted members of society could have
no further desire for social gayeties than
have been at his or her pleasure during the
past week. The round of entertainments
rivaled those of the most festive week soci-
ETY. has known since September. Possibly
the fact that the lenten season is close at
hand may have something to do with Ii
Among the gatherings of the week that
called out people in greater or less num-
bers. was the Propy ylaum dedication Tues
day night, attended by o majority of the
four hundred stockholders. with their
friends, and q number of women from other
cities. The exercises of dedication were fol-
lowed by q social hour and inspection of
the new building. Tuesday, from II till
o'clock. Mrs. George n. Catterson gave q
chocolate. In honor of Mrs. William Whit
ney. of Denver. Col, which was followed
by a luncheon TO the assisting ladies.
"Wednesday the marriage of Mr.. William
Robert Williams and Miss Daisy May
Turner had progressive euchre party in
honor of their visitors, Mrs. Igiehart, of
Evansville. and Mrs. Austin Smith, Of Gin
cinnati. followed by card party to ladies'.
guests. Wednesday the Matinee Musicale
held the first club meeting In the Propy-
leum. and some two hundred ladies were
present. Mr.. Armin Rocker, 'celloist, and
ladies. musically. Mrs. l.. 5. Folsom gave
o needle-work party that evening for her
guest, Mrs. II. C. Moore, of Fond du Lacf
Wis. and the Contemporary Clnb listened
to n scholarly talk on "Greek Literature"
by Prof David Swing, of Chicago. Thurs
day Mr.. and Mrs. George n. Catterson had
a card party. Mrs. John W. Jones enter
tanned young ladies at euchre in the after
noon for Miss Perkins of Neadvillo, Pa,
and Mr. and Mrs. Jones received few
friends. Mrs. j. Livingston Thompson
and daughter. that evening. gave one of
the handsemest receptions of the season in
honor of their guest, Miss Jennings, of
Harrisburg. They were assisted by
coterie of charming women. On that
day. also, occurred the marriage of
Miss Nancy Dryer. q society belle, and Mr..
B. Bruce Lentz, of Louisville. Friday the
Dramatic Club presented the play of
Barbara" at the Propylam; the Young
Peoples Club were entertained with q
dance at Mr.. Preston Kelsey's. Mrs. De
Witt Q. Griffith gave a needle-work party;
Mrs. w. III. Daggett and sister, Mrs Nellie
Scott. had q card party, and Mrs. Frank
Bird and daughter q euchre party for Mrs.
William Whitney: of Denver: Mr.. and
hostess at a large evening party. and Mrs.
May Wright SewalPs rece ptlon occurred at
the PropylBum IN honor of Mrs. Stone.
Mrs. NJ. L. Thomas. Mrs. L. l.. Sewall, Mrs.
Z. w. Putnam, Mrs James S. Peck and
Mrs. L. G. Thomas. who came here to at
tend the Propy yl9um dedication. The same
ladies have also attended q round of din
ners. luncheops and drives since coming to
Q1 ba nf
Friday evening gave concert at the
church. Yesterday there was a card COM
pany given by Mrs. Frederick NJ. Heron;
E reception by Mrs. George 7. Evans for
Early, Of Baltimore; luncheons by Mrs.
Atkins and Miss Mary Dean; the reception
Of the Press Club and reception Of Mrs. A.
NJ. Taylor at the Propyleum.
Personal Mention
Mrs. Lizzie Arnold, OF Cincinnati, is here on
visit
Mrs. Eliza Poor. of Cincinnati. is the guest of
Mrs- A. ID. Streight. at Irvington.
Miss Julia E. Rivers, Of Ludden. n. D., is visit
ing friends and relatives In the city.
Miss Minnie Darby. OF Chicago, is Waiting
Miss Lucy Hamilton, OF Park avenue.
Mrs Walter Comstock and daughter, OF Chi
cago, are guests of Dr.. L. s. Comstoek and fam
The Schubert Quartet went to Lebanon Friday
70 take part In concert given by the Knights OF
Pythias.
Miss Grace Norwood, of the State Normal, at
Terre Haute, Is home spending Sunday with her
parents.
Miss Maud Buck entertained large company
OF friends at her home on College avenue Wednes-
day evening.
Mrs. Henry g. Lane. of Charlottesville. is visit
ing her sister. Mrs. Aaron III. Blair, on North
Delaware street.
Peirce win leave the last of the week for New
Orleans and Cuba
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. W. Lilly win leave for the East
"Wednesday. TO be absent for month They will
visit the large cities.
Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Nathan, OF Cincinnati, are
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. Kahn, No. 364
East New York street.
Ms. William Whitney, of Denver. Col. Is
now the guest of her sister. Mrs. Harry Drew, On
North Pennsylvania street.
Mrs. William E. Collins, who has been visiting
her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. I. Steele. has re-
turned TO her home IN Hartford, Conn.
Miss Essie Holly wood will leave for New York
city this week to attend her sister, Miss Lotta of
H0yt's "A Tin Soldier" who is quite Ill
Mrs. Anna Krebs. of Avondale. Cincinnati. is
spending few days with her sister. Mrs. 6ut-
eliffe, No. 1S7 North Pennsylvania street
Mrs. ID. De Witt Nay, of North Tennessee street.
left for Detroit Friday to attend the funeral OF
her father. She will remain several weeks.
Miss Anna Eiler. who has been visiting Miss
Maria Johnson. on North Alabama street, for the
past four weeks. Is now the guest Of Mrs. Ira
Mcconnell. of Charlottesville.
mrS. mcCEed, Oi NaDdSu. WHO mas DeeQ VlslL-
ing her daughter. Mrs. Stevenson, ON North
Pennsylvania street. will return home to-mor-
row, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Stevenson,
who GO to attend the marriage OF the latters sis
ter, Miss McCrea.
Society Events.
The Astral Club was entertained by Mr.. VIII
Keeper Friday evening.
Company viii give its next reception at Ma
eonic Hall on Wednesday evening next.
Mr.. and Mrs. J: b, Newman entertained their
friends Friday night. with progressive euchre
party.
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Kern will entertain
friends at cardE Friday and Saturday evenings Of
this week.
Mrs Henry Granting will give q card party
tomorrow afternoon at her home on North Ala
bama street
Mrs. Albert Ovens will entertain her friends
Wednesday afternoon before going to Columbus,
o.. TO reside
The Index" Club will dance next Thursday at
Brenneke's Academy. Their mask party Is TO
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