The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-04-26
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

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The Portfolio Club will attend the art
exhibit ct the P~ropyleum this evening.
Miss Lucy Herod has gone to Elkhart,
ILL.,. to visit Mrs. Gillette for a few weeks.
Miss Louise Hawthorn, of Portland. Ore.
Is expected soon to VISIT Miss Agnes Dun
can.
of the season last evening at Gresh's Acad-
envy.
Mrs. J.. f. Howley and daughter Frances
have returned. after o six weeks visit to
Pittsburg. Pa.
Mrs. Daniel Stewart. Mrs. William Scott
and Mrs. Horace Bennett are spending q
few days at Martinsvlile.
Mrs. Henry $. Fraser has invited q few
musical friends to meet Mrs. Orton, Friday
afternoon, at q 8 O'clock high tea.
Mrs. May F~rench-Sheldon. of Chicago.
will assist Mrs. May Wright Sewall at her
informal reception this afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. b. Z. Peirce and party,
VINO have been travelling in California for
several week. have returnsd home.
The Monrovla Club will be entertained
3his evening by MIR. and Mrs. e. G. Fergu.
son. No. 1871 North Meridian street.
Miss Deborah and Master Hugh Hanna
have returned from Florida, where they
have been for q month or SIX weeks.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry ID. Pierce have gone
to California. They will visit Mrs. Pierce's
sister. Mrs. Ruddell, at Los Angeles.
The Chapel Club will meet this after
noon. from Q to 5 o'clock. with Mrs. w. W.
Brosnan. No. 745 North Delaware street.
At 8 O'Clock this morning MIR. Patrick j.
Griffin and Miss Catharine O'Keefe will be
united In marriage at IS. Peter and Paul.
Miss Bessie West, who has been visiting
with Miss Lucy Lockard. of Philadelphia
IN Florida for q few weeks, has returned
home.
Mrs. J. Miller, of No. 2O7 College avenue.
will entertain the Woman's Home Mission.
ary Society. of Roberts Park Church, this
afternoon. Miss Mcdowell, the new dea-
coness. Mrs. r. N. Lamb and others will
make addresses. Ladies of oil missionary
societies are invited TO attend.
MR.. N MRS. ~fLETCHER's RI
Mr. and Mrs. Allen NJ. Fletcher gave O
very handsome party last evening sr their
elegant home. on North Meridian street.
Tbs guests were welcomed by Mr.. and Mrs.
Fletcher in the north drawing room. which
was exquisite. with it's establishment of
pink and green, roses. smilax and ferns.
The mantels were hidden with masses of
flowers and ferns. Smilax draperies were
in the doors. with pink roses. In the south
psrlor yellow tulips predominated, the
smilax and fern decoration being repeated.
and In the library scarlet carnations were
used In the same manner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Fletcher were assisted by Mrs. Fletcher's
Coburn. MI. and Mrs Henry Co.
burn. Rev. and Mrs. N. A. Hyde.
Mr.. and Mrs George X: Share.
Mrs: W.. {. Hobbs, Mrs Frederick
Augustus Coburn. Mr.. and Mrs. C.. l. Hare,
Miss Wallick. Mr.. Louis Share and Mr..
William Coburn. The ball room was hastily
adorned with garlands of green II flow
danced till q late hour. The dining rooms
were fragrant with white flowers, set In
ferns and smilax. and between the rooms
were smllsx portieres and roses. A large
company was entertained. Over eight hum
dred invitation were issued. and a major
Ity of those hidden accepted. Many varied
and rich costumes we're worn. anu with the
handsome surroundings the effect was
brilliant In the extreme. The party was
spring season. most of the entertainments
being small or afternoon receptions.
Among the guests from away were Mr.. and
Mrs. Walter Milliken. of Boston; Miss Nor
ris0n. of Chicago; Miss Wallace. of Lafay-
cite. and Miss Jacobs. of Chicago.
FOR MINISTER GRAY AND FAMILY.
Mrs. Theresa II. Smith gave q farewell
reception last evening for the friends and
n%eighbors of Minister Gray and family at
her homo on Home avenue. The entertain
ment vas at 6 o'clock, and after all the
guests had been received they were seated
at luncheon in the dining room. The
decoration of the dining room was In the
Mexican colors and tropical plan t. Gar
lands of smilax and red and white ribbons
were festooned from the corners of the
room to the chandelier and down its
column, and on The center table was a
large flower piece of lilies, violets and
roses. American and Mexican flags were
uanA IN nrnfnann Trnnfna nIa-
also used In the nall and parlors. The re.
freshments and ices were in Mexican colors
as nearly as possible. Mrs. Smith was as
sisted by her sister. Miss T.. l.. VOss and
Mrs. James n. Rogers. Minister Gray and
family will leave at noon to-day for Mex
leo.
MILLER-CLARK.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SEYMOUR, Ind. April &.-To-night, at
7:45 o'clock. at the residence of the brides
mother. in this city. Mr.. Will B. Miller, OF
Evansville. and Miss May Clark were
united in marriage. Rev. E. A. Campbell,
of the M. F.. Church. officiating. The
groom IL the Junior member of the firm Of
Harding ~ Miller, of Evansville. The
bride 10 a popular society leader. The
couple left for Evansville immediately
after the and will make that
place their future home.
JOss-BALDwIN.
Special 10 the Indianapolis Journal.
Fort WAYNE. Ind. April 2a-One of the
most fashionable weddings ever celebrated
in the city took place at Trinity Episcopal
Church. this evening, Miss Elizabeth
Baldwin being united in marriage with
Harold joss. by Rev. Seabreaze. The
church was crowded and O reception at the
West Berry-street home followed. The
couple left on the limited for Washington
city.
Came tn Express His Gratitude.