The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-02-11
PERSONAL AND SOCIETY.

Mr.. Charles E Coffin returned last even
ing from Chicago, where he has oeen 1or
week
The T. f. G.. Card Club will be enter
tanned Friday afternoon by Mrs Charles
kurtZ.
Miss Martha Henderson will go to Cincin-
natl the last of this month 10 visit relatives
and friends.
The philharmonic Club will give con-
cert at Plymouth Church Wednesday even
ing. Feb. "a.
Mr. and Mrs. William A Heath have is
sued invitations for valentine party To-
morrow evening.
Mr. and Mrs Aquilla Jones will give a
dancing party FRIDAY night in honor or
their son Walter.
Mrs Charles Kurty. of Ashland avenue.
will entertain the T. Z. G. Card Club to-
morrow afternoon.
Mrs. c. E. Hollenbeck has issued invi-
tations for luncheon and card party
Thursday, Feb. is.
Mrs; John II. Holiday will give a tea
Tuesday afternoon for her niece, Miss Lucia
Holiday. OF Woodruff Place.
Queen Esther Auxiliary will be enter
tanned by Mrs. Lulu Ensley at 2i7 South
New Jersey street, Friday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Anderson. of Tenth and I'LL
nois streets, will give q dancing party Sat
urday night in honor of their sons, 10 and
James.
The w. F. NJ. S. of Roberts Park Church
will meet at the home of Mrs William Ju-
dah $50 North New Jersey street on Fri
day afternoon
Mrs. Thomas Taggart gave a matinee
party yesterday afternoon TO small party
in honor of Miss Weller of Louisville, Mrs.
Holiness guest
Mrs. Clark Mallory has returned from
SheIbyville, having gone down to attend the
reception given by the Misses Muchmore
on Tuesday afternoon.
Miss Lucille Skidmore. of Charleston. ILL.,.
came last evening to visit Mrs. George n:
Catterson. Next week Mrs. Catterson Will
entertain for her guest.
Mrs Joseph Binford and son, Mr.. John
Binford. of Charlottesville. are in the city,
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar ID. Ran
dolph at 2s West Vermont street.
A numbsr of young men gave a dance
last evening at the Brenneke Academy.
About fifty participated in the dancing.
This evening other young men Will give a
dance and Friday evening the Clytus Ciup
will give its regular dance.
Mrs. E. NJ Wiles gave a handsome lunch
con of twelve covers yesterday at her home
on North Delaware street. The table deco
rations wers Bridesmaid roses set In a
name card in miniature design in gold
frame
Mr.. and Mrs. T. III. Noonan will come
Saturday to spend few days with Mrs.
NJ g. Fletcher and attend the Young Mar
ried Peoples Club dance Saturday evening.
Monday evening Mrs. Fletcher will give a
whist party for them at her home on
Broadway.
The Daughters of the Revolution held n
meeting at the residence of Mrs. Tarking-
ton. on East st. Clair street, yesterday.
This organization, although new In this
State. is one of the most strict OF all revo-
lutionary bodies. requiring strict lineai de-
scent and absolute proof.
The wives and lady friends of the stu
dents of the Physio-Medical College gave a
reception to the students and faculty of
the college in the college hall last night. a
large number of the students and. part of
WAS tastefuliy decorated for the occasion
with flowers and draperies. The ladies on
the reception committee were Mrs. Bar
bour. Mrs Pierce, Mrs. Smith and Miss
FI;zabeth Yockey. Mrs. Thurston. Mrs.
Lewis and Miss Yockey presided at the
punch bowl
Mr.. D. 3. Brenneke will give a charity
hall for the benefit of the Charity Organ
ization Society at his academy the evening
of Feb a. Tickets for the dance will be
sold only 20 his pupils. but seats to the gal
general public. The Saturday afternoon
following he will give a children's party
from 2 to O'Clock, when the admission to
galleries and dance will be the same. and
all of the proceeds of the latter will be
divided between two children's charities,
the Orphans Home and The Boys Club.
Mrs. Edward Nell observed her first re-
ceptior day since her marriage yesterday
afternoon. at her home. on North Alabama
street. The rooms were prettily decorated
with roses for the occasion. Mrs. Nell was
derson. who was maid of honor at the wed
ding, and by Miss Jessie Patterson and
Miss Sue Huber. who were the bridesmaids.
In the evening Mr.. ana Mrs. Nell received,
assisted by the same young ladies and by
Mrs. George Cortleyou and Mr.. Ray
Thompson, who were also attendants at the
wedding.
A successful valentine fair was given yes
terday at Meridian-street Church by the
ladies of the Morrow Circle. Hearts and
other suggestive articles were beautifully
sprinkled over the entire room. and not a
few of them were perforated with ar
row. Mrs. William Smith. Mrs. Foor and
Mrs. Brenneke presided at one table and
Miss Lilly and Miss Barnhill AT another.
where valentines were sold. Mrs. J. II.
Woodburn was assisted by number of the
ladies at her heart-laden ice-cream table,
and Mrs. G.. n. Sims end Mrs. l.. NJ. Rowe
were at the candy table. which was deco
rated with a large loaf OF Vienna bread,
some four feet long, and flowers. Carol
Rollin was postmaster and all the members
of the Circle contributed to each table.
The luncheon cards We're particularly beau
tiful. the set, by Mr.. Gruele. beng unique.
During the afternoon Mrs. Opperman
played a piano solo ana last evening a de-
lightful programme was given by Mr. and
Mrs. Hugh McGibeRy, Mrs. Sontag and
Mrs. June $. Williams.
BRYANT-MCONNEY.
The marriage of Miss Katherine Oliver
McConney. daughter of Mr.. N j. McCon-
ney. and Mr.. Charles Henry Bryant. of
Champaign, III, tooh pitCt last evening
at the family residence. on West Walnut
street, and was pretty in all of Its appoint
ments. Only the relatives and few friends
were present for the ceremony, which took
place at o'clock and was performed by
Rev. r. +. De Shurst of Plymouth Church
harpist played the wedding march as the
bridal couple entered the parlor and stood
before the iace-draped windows where
smilax and white carnations formed an
effective decoration. and as the words of
the ceremony were said the Angels Sere-
made was played The bride wore n beau
tiful gown of white mOire antique made
walking length and with a high corsage
The latter was daintily trimmed with
in the parlor were of white carnations.
The doors leading to the several rooms
were draped with SmilaX. In the reception
hall red carnations We're used and i'm the
dining room pink, carnations being the
brides favorite flower. The brides Ia bile
pink carnations. in the center of which
was a lamp with a pink shade and at
either side pink carnations The harpist
played while supper was served and at
IL o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Bryant left for
u cir home. I'm Champaign H. Am mo the
guests It he wedding were Judge and Mrs
Cunningham and Mr.. and Mrs II NJ Rus
sell of Urbana. H.. and Mr. r h Kenny
and Mr.. Louis MittenjOrf. of Champaign
RIGUS-GREENLEE.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal
ELWOOD. Ind, Feb 1O.-Last night at
the residence of Rev. Jameson Miss Ida
Greenlee. an accomplished society girl oe
this city. and Mr.. Edward Garrigus We're
married. The young folks will reside in this
city.