The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-05-20

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Clemens Vonnegut, jr.. in entertaining.
The rooms were very prettily decorated
with palms and flowers. and smilax ca
twined the chandeliers. Harris orchestra
played during the hours OF entertainment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Carlin gave o very
pleasant card party and musicale, last
evening, ct their home on College avenue.
The early part of the evening was spent at
progressive euchre, for which handsome
prizes were given. The musical numbers
eTsa 1y Mss oba s,aer and
Mr.. Will WOcher. Flowers graced the
rooms. and the evening was exceedingly
enjoy able.
THE woMAN's CLUB.
One of The most interesting programmes
ever offered at the WOman's Club was that
of yesterday. Coming at the season when
art In it's various forms has been and is re-
ceiving much consideration, 1t was especial
ly enjoy able. Mrs. John NJ. Spann read an
admirable paper on Recent American
Painters" in which she reviewed her sub
ject well. and not few of those mentioned
have pictures which have been
owned in this city. Following Mrs.
SpanD, Mrs William l.. Elder read paper
on AN Analysis of Wagner, Illustrated"
Mrs. Elder showed Wagners aim in COM
position and illustrated her remarks on the
piano The review was comprehensive
one. and the grace and ease of Mrs. Elders
| explanations produced the greatest en-
| thusissm among her hearers. To add to
| the exceeding pleasure Mrs. Elder was as
| sisted by Mr.. John Chisiett, vioiInist, and
| Mr. A. Schellschmidt, celilst. The
| illustrations were mostly trios and
the first were selections from the
fhA tAssaw,
| Flying Dutchman; Evening Star" from
"Tannhauser." played by Mr.. Chislett.
Then the "vorspiep and wv edcing March,"
| from 'Lohenerin." The second part was
/ played "Walthers Prize Song" from the
"Meistersingcr." and tins wes followed by
| Love and DEATH" from Tristan ana
Isolde.n Mrs. Elder played the Magic Fire
followed with "Sigmund's Love Song"
from the "Walkyre., In conclusion the
| selection was from .'Parsifal." the motif
being II piatIon." The whole was q sub
| jcot so presented that IL made an afternoon
of the rarest enjoyment. All who partici-
| pated ere greatly complimented by every
member of the club.
| MRS. M'CURDY's MUSICALE.
Mrs. j. NJ. McCurdy's home, on Para
avenue. was the scene last night of very
delightful musicale. Quite a number of
| her daughters young friends are musical
| and they have been preparing for even
ing for some time. Mrs. Mo Curdy gave
her house and extended invitations to her
friends and the parents and friends of the
performers, SO that when all had assembled
there was quite large company.
rooms and made them most in
viting. The programme included
Two pianos. Village Band" Meyer. Misses
Busking. Burton. Moore aud Hawee;
Mses Bsncn e'H and Ella
Chatelaine." fantasia. Leduc. Miss Edna
Burton; trio, "Beauties of Verdi's Operas"
Mayer. Miss Burton, Miss MoCurdy. Mrs
M sSs Dssnif Miss Halves sso
pianos. Sons les MaQnolias. Baker Misses
Estelle FIthian. Burton. Johnstone. or
letha Fithian; duet, "IannhRuser," Wag-
ner. Miss Burton: Miss MOCurdy: banjo ana
Moore; two pianos, lie Chant du BivOuao."
Kucken. Miss Halves. Miss Burton. Mrs.
MoCurdy. Miss McCrrdy; Les sylphes."
white Rose" Becht. Miss Burton. Miss
Edna Burton, Mrs. MoCurdy; mandolin.
New Haven Valse." Miss Ella Johnstone;
Alice" transcription. Ascher Miss Viola
Buskina; oornet and piano. Mr.. Arthur
Eaglestield. Miss MoCurdy; two pianos.
Haunting Eyes Galop." Dressler. Miss
Moore Miss Burton. Mics Buskipg, Miss
Halves.
MUSICALE AND SOCIAL.
The Meridian-street Methodist Episcopal
Chnrch congregation and friends were de-
lightfully entertained last night. In the
audience room musicale. under the direc-
tion of Miss Sadie Walker. was given from
s till 0. which in selection and rendition
was equally good. Mr.. Charles L. Hansen.
always favorite. play ed two compositions,
and accompanied Miss Walker, Miss May
johnson and Miss Georgia Gordon in sing
ing. Mrs. j. r. Lilley and Mrs. s. l.. Kiser
played duet Ball Scene" by NicOde,
most acceptably. The entire programme
of six numbers was so we'll performed that
to give q preference to any one taking part
would be difficult. The social in the
church parlors vas IN charge of Mrs. Will
liam Il. Burford. Mrs. Anna Walker and
Mrs. Chapman Williams who were assisted
by about twenty of their young friends IN
serving the refreshments and extending
hospitality. The floral decorations IN all
the rooms were handsome and lavish. A
large number of friends from the different
churches were present.
WESLEYAN SEMINARY ALUMNE.
The pupils of the Wesleyan Female Sem
mary belonging TO the Indiana branch
held their ANIMAL. reunion yesterday after
noon with Mrs. King. No. IT'S North Me-
ridian street. and there was very good
attendance. These meetings are held th at
cid acquaintance may be continued and
new ones may be made. each succeeding
year bringing some new graduate from the
institution to JOIN the ranks. 1t had been
hoped that Mrs. Mckee. of the seminary,
might be present. but regrets came from
her late. 1t Is said that every literary So
ciety In the city has some graduate of the
seminary amongits members. Reports of
the last meeting were read, and many mat
ters of school and home were talked over
by the ladies. Among those present were
Mira Margaretta Brewer Dickey of Dakota.
| Miss Augusta Mccoy of Connersville and
Mrs. Sarah Hubbard Field of California.
FOUND-the reason for the great popu-
larity of Hoods Sarsa parills-simply this:
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