The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-06-25
Summer PIoasures.


winter. have given place to pastimes To-
curing less energy and more outdoor iife
Tennis which reigned supreme Tor several
seasons has about departed as popular
diversion. Horseback riding has become
fad and there is greater demand for riding
horses than ever before. The blackboard
parties lead q sort of intermittent exist
once, many being given one week and mono
the next Driving remains always the
same, that Is. every one rides
when the opportunity offers. Street-car
rides and parties are quite the thing, and
are obtaiDable by all Porch parties are
about az lazy and delightful as one could
reasonably desire, and hammock parties
are in favor. Bowling holds its own. and. as
intervals. old-time oroQuet hobs up serenely
to claim it's share or attention The park.
with its boating. switchback railway.
music and other pleasures. remains a great
attraction, and an occasional euchre party
or wedding draws n party into
crowded or lighted room. There Is one
attraction. however. which holds it's own
from years end TO years end. That Is the
seance. Hundreds of people wonder how
so many mediums. clairvoysnts and like
people exist and have no conception OF the
thousands of other people who so enjoy the
mysterious that they are not only glad TO
part with their money. but plessurabiy an
ticipate going to such places frequently. 1t
Is not at all an uncommon thing for
q party or young people. and others
not so young. to be seated on some porch.
talking and some one In PRODUCES th sub
jeot of q medium and rela ties personal ex-
perience or tells of some strange thing
which happened TO friend. A beginning
invariably leads TO great NUMBER OF
stories. and the end. without exception. Is
that the party starts at once for q me-
dunn. or plans TO go at an early date. ana
they do 60. Summer evenings and winter
evenings these visits take place. The
seasons changes or weather make
no difference, and often the visit
ors are persons whom their acquain tanoes
would. least suspect. Speaking of mediums
have had death IN their families know
what measures they take TO interest those
nearest and dearest TO the departed and in-
duce them TO see them spiritually or
medium and the parting with dollar. 1t
takes money to draw spirits, every time
The seances are often held in the Dutch
treat style-evsry member pays for one.
Personal Mention.
Mrs. Hodges and son Fletcher are in Chi
sago.
Mrs. C. s. Willard will 60 to Chicago to-
morrow.
Miss Anna Wiley 10 spending the summer
In Chicago.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Applegate are home
from Chicago.
Miss Effie Albert has gone to Msrtinsville
for q fortnight.
Mrs. NJ. c. Jacob has returned from her
Mr.. Hugh Sloan. Of Dublin. is visiting
his son, Al Linden street
Miss Susie Wheeler Is visiting her father
Rt the Brunswick Hotel
Miss Ida Crane left last week for o
months visit at Chicago.
Mrs. DR.. Stiitson Will go to Evansville.
to visit her parents Monday.
Mrs. Henry Knippenoerg and daughter
Will leave to-day for Chicago.
Miss Nellie Brush will 70 to Rockville to-
morrow TO spend the summer
Mrs. Richard Gent. of Columbus, ia visit
ing her mother. Mrs. j. w. Browning
Miss Cora Franklin returned Thursday
from her visit 10 Lincoln and Omaha.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Weadon and j. c.
Norris and family leavefOr Chicago Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs w. T. Marcy have returned
home after two weeks visit at Chicago
Mrs. h. Trott and daughter left for Chi
cago Monday, TO be absent several weeks
Mira Henry Jameson and Miss Louise
knight returned from Chicago yesterday.
Mrs. Edell Case entertained her friends
Friday afternoon before going to Trenton,
Canada.
Misses Kate and Jean Cochrsne will
leave TO morrow TO spend two weeks in
Chicago.
Miss Vine Knowlton. of Logansport. is
visitiDg her sister. Mrs. G. r. Doney. at No.
225 Park avenue.
The Misses Trumbull. of Chicago. are
visiting their aunt, Miss Sarah Kinder, on
Lookerbie street
Mrs. G. f. Calkins. of Chicago, has re-
turned home after q two weeks visit with
Dir. and Mrs. w. T. Marcy.
Miss Katharine Vinnedg &c returned home
from Chicago Tuesday. where she had been
the guest of friends tor two weeks.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Walker and daughter
Nellie. of ROckport Ind. are visiting Mrs
l.. w. Fisher. at No. rs Central avenue.
Mira DOugherty and daughter. of St
Louis. who been visiting Mrs Douuherty
at the Donison. returned homo Yesterday
Miss Alberta Hardin. of 40 Cornell ave-
nue. IS spending fortnight with her
cousin. Miss Grace Thomas. at Summit
vile.
The Misses Callinan. of Day ton. o., who
have been visiting Mrs. Charles l.. Hol-
stein for several days. returned home yes
terday.
Judge Reinhard and family will leave for
Chicago Monday morning. to visit tho
worlds fair. after which they will 90 TO
Rockport
Mr.. Walter Chapman, who has been
spending a short time with Mr.. and Mrs. J.
w. Dryer, reformed to his home In Chester
town. Md. yesterday.
Mrs. Marcus Kobner and Mrs. M. NJ.
kohner and daughter. OF New York city,
are visiting Mrs II. j. kantrowitz, at $40
North Meridian street
Miss Wlnifred Stiles has returned from a
Visit 10 Miss Carolyn Welsh. of Hartwell,
u. ana VIII leave tins week for q week or
ten days visit at Chicago.
Mrs. Helen Whiting Jauuitb. of Topeka
Man,. state superintendent of the w. &. T.
T.. Is the guest OF Mrs. T.. @. Wiley. Mira
Jaquith was formerly resident of this
city.
Miss Lulie Gross. of No. $50 Coynell ava
nue., teacher in the township shoots ia on
an extended VISIT among frispds in the
East She Will Wit Lock Haven Conn
ana several of the seashore resorts
Miss Anna Gilchrist. of German,own pa
aaushter OF w. ". Gllehrist. will come
FRIDAY 20 visit Miss Eliza Adams Mia
Ethei burnhsm. of philadelphia. will ioin
Hiss GiIchrist here later in the week.
Among those who left yesterday for t,h;.
cage were Mr.. and Mrs Wright Hadiay
and daughter. Mr.. and Mrs. Harold TayIor
Miss Alice Farley. Mrs. Moore. Miss Agnes
Moore. Miss Mary Sullivan, Mr. NJ III
Spades and daughter julia. Miss Eta Mil