The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-04-05

VI TINS cffy, was here yesterday.
Miss May Mo,fort. Of Cincinnati viii
grandfather, Mr.. William S. Hubbard
Mrs. BisselI Of Illinois, who has been
Mrs J. II. Baldwin, returned home yester-
day.
Mr.. Thomas r. Cobb is spending two
weeks with his family at their residence
streets.
The Ell Club gave a card party wednes-
Gay evening at which the guest of honor
Brown will return East to-day.
Invitations have been issued by the
ddrescendo CLUB for reception to its presi-
evening, April 10. at No ao North Della
ware street.
The engagement is announced of Miss
Mrs. Z. p TRompson ana MI Willi ann
Charles Aiaguire.
4, Mr. scs Crank F. Hpmmel principal Of pub
Heady were quietly married at the home
OF the brides father, Charles w. Heady,
ceremony was performed by Elder ]. A.
Roberts, of Irvfngton. In the afternoon the
couple left for their future home at Koko-
mo.
At the Woman's Club this afternoon there
Will be several changes in the programme
Mrs. o. s. Runnels will read a paper on
place of Mrs. Mlburn. Mrs. Charles Mar
tindae will read a paper on 'Observa-
of Current Literature will be led by Mrs.
James T.. Eaglesfeld, who will take Mrs
e. Z. Atkns's place.
Mrs. Edison Wood gave the first of her
receptions, since. her marriage, yesterday
afternoon at her home, No. 257 North Della
ware street There were numerous callers,
ernoon. Mrs Wood was assisted BY her
mo other Mrs. Mrs. Ba aHnvn Mr. Weeds po5
Baldwin, Mrs. j. A. Glover, of Urbana, ILL.,;
Mrs. Howard A. Dill, Mrs. e. r. Lewis,
Mrs Mrs Jacob I Fl Dunn, Miss Marcia Wood,
Miss Lucy Herod and Miss Claire Shower
The rooms were tastefuily arranged with
callers were served with light refresh
ments, the friends assisting, alternating in
presiding at the daintily appointed table
to the table, which was set with silver
cut glass and china in exquisite designs.
Great interest was taken in the April
given last evening at the Propylaeum.
There were several reasons why this was
So ane sd that c tine Play was ws written ao BY
Harrington, this being the second play
written by him and. performed by the men,
was that it was to be the most pretentious
play yet given by that organization There
was a large audience, the majority of the
two hundred members being present and
there were number of guests. Mr.
Harrington named the play several times
before giving it it's final one 1.-The Prodi-
gals The play is one of the last century
and the scenery, costumes and accessories
expressions of a hundred years ago are
used. The plot is one which turns on the
sacrifice of the leading character for the
girl he loves. The plot is so well sustained
throughout that the, end is not, suspected
The first shows a park, at the side of
which is the Governors house. The same
scene is used for the second, and the third
shows the Governors ibrarv The.
wore handsome costumes, satin knee
eeeehe and and sa ang with Mbt
The ladies wore elegant gowns made in
the old style. Miss Wallick was in a
Stuart bonnet. Miss Armstrong wore a
gown of white satin, embroidered with
and Miss New had on yellow and black
that was effective. Miss Lemcke wore a
green that was made years ago and has
wore continental suit OIL pink and blue
that was much admired, and Mr.. Kaclxley
appeared in army. dress OF that time. The
Mr.. Arthur b. Grover and Mr.. Robert
M Meouat, Two oeers uaa and nd WherTy
in the difficult leading role, and Mr. Tark-
ington, the leading man.. showed his ability
Scovill. Miss New and Miss Lemcke as
Sophia and Olivia were admirable, and
Marjorie shared the honors with the
others. Mr.. Samuel d. miller Governor
Warren was dlgnlned and Mr.. kackley as
the son carried his part WE'LL and Mr.
Allan Lewis as Dare and Mr.. Edward
Gates Durand were both good. The
whole performance moved rapidly and
smoothly and showed careful rehearsing
In addition to the writing of the play
Mr. Harrington composed all the songs
and toasts and arranged the music, even
for the overture There is singing in sew
eral places, in the first act by the @'Prod1-
gals" and later by the congregation in
the church adjoining the park Mr. TarK-
ington sings a song ''To the Red Wine"
The sword combat showed that the partici-
pants knew well how to handle the fols
and was an interesting part of the pre-
sentation. Altogether the play was we'll
worth the attention the audience gave
THE Prodigals' will be repeated this even
ing at the Propylaeum for the benefit of
the Children's Hospital fund and a very
large audience is already assured. Per-
sons outside of the Dramatic Club wish to
see the play, about which so much has
been said within the last few weeks.
FERGUSON-LINN.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CONNERSVILLE, Ind, April 4.-Perry
Ferguson and Miss Linn were united in
marriage in this city at 7:30 o clock this
evening. This is the only wedding that has
occurred in Fayette county in a month
past.
William Jennison and wife, two pioneers
of Fayette county, are celebrating their
golden wedding anniversary