The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-02-24
GOV. MATTHEW'S RECEPTION
Members of the Legislature Drop Asper-
tiles at the Presence of Ladies.
Dancing in the Gubernatorial Parlor-Hand.
some Dresses WOrn-Elegancs in Decora-
tion-variOus Happenings in Society.

Governor Matthews entertained the
members of the Legislature. the State
officials and ladies last evening with a very
pleasant reception in the Statehouse par
Tor. The guests were cordially received by
the Governor and Mrs Matthews and niece,
Miss McMechan. The number soon filled
the large room and formed in groups for
chat. Many others promenaded In the cor
ridors or occupied the seats and
watched the others. An orchestra
In the corridor furnished music. and
the strains filed the spacious building
and mingled with voices In the parlors.
Refreshments were served In the agricult-
ural rooms. About o'clock the announce
ment was made that partners were to be
chosen for q plain quadrille, and this was
the beginning of O series of dances, which
continued till O late hour. The bright and
handsome dresses worn By the ladies made
pleasing bits of colors among the black
coats of the men, which predominated.
Mrs. Matthews wore g black lace
with diamonds. Miss McMechan q ciel
blue silk with pearl psssementerie. Mrs
Green Smith a cherry-red silk Mrs John
w. Kern black lace and diamonds.
Mrs. James Is. Curtis green silk
and brocsde, Mrs. f. f. Griffith. black and
red brocade. The corridors were profusely
decorated with large and small flags and
banners. and In the parlors were fowers.
Every detail for the party was complete
This reception and the inaugural reception
have been TWO brilliant events at the Cap
ltol building since the first of the year
The gathering of last mis- ht has been one OF
the very few opportunities which the men,
beers have had for social enjoyment since
they met.
MRS. Condos RECEPTION.
A delightful reception was given yesterday
afternoon. from to 3 O'Clock, by Mrs. Henry
Il. Condo, IN honor of her guest, Mrs. Goltra.
of Crawfordsvilie. The handsome home
Broadway was beautifed with palms, ferns and
flowers. In the reception parlor a few
palms, beautiful lamp with a green shade,
anc bowls and vases OF Mermet and La France
roses. The mantel mirror in the second
room reflected a bed OF scarlet tulips.
boFdered with maiden-hair fern. Tulips
also adorned other parts OF the ROOM The as
Elmer c. sewall. Mrs. p b. Raymond, Mrs. T. o.
Morris Mrs II. Daley Mrs. a. W. Denny, Mrs.
William Rawles. Mrs. Bert Dorsey, Miss AIDE
laide Birch. Mrs. Frank y. Richie. Mrs F. f. Nc
Crea and Mrs. +. C. Gardner. In the punch room
the ornamentaton was pink. The pOrtleres and
curtains were looped back with broad sashes Of
pink, and the draperies were pink. The mantel
was filed with maiden hair fern and shaded
pink carnations. Misses Grace May, Emma
pensed the Inequalities. The dining-rOom was In
green and white In the center of the table was a
maiden-hair fern In a fllfgree silver bowl, on
either side were exquisite glasses filled with
bermuda lilies. The lace cloth was draped at
the corners with large bows OF white satin rib
The buffet and mantei were flied With Roman
byacinths and ferns. About fifty gentlemen
were invited for supper. with the assistants and
spent at progressive euchre. Beautiful cups,
saucers and silver spoons we're the favors.
AN ORANGE TEA.
Mrs. Harold Taylor gave beautiful orange
tea Wednesday afternoon In honor of Mrs. VII
liam V. Judson, who is visiting Mrs. @. E. Jud-
son- The guests were greeted by Mrs. Taylor,
Mrs JudsOn, Mrs. Blair and Miss Helen Smith.
All the decorations were yellow, and profusion
OF dafodils and roses made the rooms frag grant
and golden. All the refreshments were oranges
served in different forms Mrs. Taylor was
sisted by Mre. j. X. Sharpe, ir, Mrs. 8. Herbert
Collins, Mrs. Frederick Van Doren Chisett. Mrs.
Henry W. Bennett. Mrs. Henry L. Wallace. Mrs.
francis T. Hord and Miss Josephine Taylor. All
the ladies wore yellow gowns or white trimmed
table and Mrs Collins, Mrs Hord and Miss Tay-
Tor served the sherbet. The guests were few
OF the hostess young married friends
SENSE" PARTY.
Sfrs. T. A. Swain entertained the Kensington
Club, or 6helbyville. at her elegant rooms at
No. Is East Michigan street, yesterday after
on this occasion was "sense" party, which had
the merit of only being novel but highly
amusing. Handsome favors and refreshments
were served. The party consisted OF the follow
snx LADIES' Mrs W. s. Major. Mrs. s. p. McCrea,
Mrs Frank Sheldon, Mrs. George Powell. Mrs.
j. q. DePreZ. Mrs. @. s. Major, Mrs. w. A. Powell.
Mrs b. +. Swain. Miss Mary Ray. Miss Lovett
Cory, Miss Justine Leefers, Miss Lulu Glessner,
all OF shelbyville; Mrs. HOBBY, of Terre Haute;
Mrs G. w Stout. Mrs w. L. Beeks and Mrs.
Mary Barber OF this city.
HANNA-wEAvER.
Special 20 the Indianapolis Journal
AUBURN, Ind, Feb. 23.-Mr. Haney Hanna, of
Fort Wayne. and Miss Jessie Weaver or this
city, were married last evening. at the home of
the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ii. H. Weaver
The ceremoney was performed in the presence
OF select circle of friends by Rev. G.. Woods
Healy. Mr.. Hanna belongs TO the well-known
Hanna family OF Fort Wayne. They will reside
IN Fort Wayne.
Personal and Society.
Miss Emma Hall is sick with scarlet fever, at
her home on Park avenue.