The Indianapolis journal., 1899-02-15
THE MARION CLUB BALL
ONE OF THE ORGANIZATIONS GREAT
EST SOCIAL SUCCESSES.
Decorations OF TOmIinsOn Hall of a
Lavish Character-SenatOr Bev-
eridge's Portrait.

The third annual ball given by the Ma
rion Club at Tomlinson Hall last night was
one of the greatest social successes in the
history of the organization The club sent
out three thousand invitations and the re-
sponse to them was generous. There was
a large attendance, but the crowd was not
so great as to make dancing really uncom-
Portable. Many prominent people of the city
were present. Those who did not care to
dance occupied seats in the galleries and
enjoyed watching the gay scenes below.
There was a large representation from the
State Legislature, many of the members be-
ing accompanied by their wives.
The decorations of the hall were of a
lavish character and no expense had been
spared by the club to make them complete.
The national colors We're prominent every
where. The stage decorations were particu-
larly attractive. Suspended from the cell
ing at the front of the stage was a hand
some design bearing the words, Marion
Club,' the letters being formed of incandes-
cents. The background was of lilies and
roses. Below this and resting on the stage
was a large portrait of Senator-elect Bever-
idge The frame was thicl1ly studded with
electric lights, which gave the picture a fine
grand march closed and as the familiar fea-
lures of the popular senator frightened
under the illumination there was great clap
ping of hands and many expressions of adj
miration. The portraits of President McKin-
ley, General Harrison and Senator Fair
banks looked down on the dancers from the
galleries. Senator Fairbanks's portrait oc-
cupied a position at the west side of the
hall and directly opposite was the picture
of General Harrison. President McKinleys
portrait hung from the south gallery The
stage was heavily banked with palms and
two great f1ags-the largest the club was
able to procure-formed a part of the stage
decorations.
The grand march took place shortly after
o'clock. For an hour before this event
Klausman's Orchestra of twenty pieces
gave q concert programme. In accordance
with the custom of the club its president
led the grand march. Immediately follow
ing were the former presidents of the or
ganizatiOn. About four hundred people
took part in the grand march, the orchestra
playing the Stars and Stripes" With
President Woods was Miss Martha Conner,
pretty girl, who wore a silk organdy with
pearl and lace trimmings. She carried a
the former presidents of the club followed
Mr.. Woods and Miss Conner. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schuyler Haas came first, Mrs. Haas wear
ing white silk with yelling. l.. q. Roth
schild and Miss Clara Hess were next Miss
Hess wore white and black striped silk with
pink trimmings. EX-President George b.
Elliott was with Miss Mary Blakeslee of
Albany n. Y. Her costume was white
satin covered with tulle. A. r. Hovey was
the last OF the eX-presidents. He was ac-
companied by Mrs Hovey, who wore bro
caded satin with liberty silk and gold pas
sementerie
The hall presented a most attractive ap-
pearance during the grand march. Nearly
all of the men wore evening suits and
bright and pretty dresses were numerous.
The grand march was concluded about 10
o. CLOCK, and the regular dance programme
was then begun. Light refreshments were
served the dancers during the evening
Among those who witnessed the grand
march from the gallery We're Judge John
ii. Baker and wife, Mrs. A. j. BeVeridge
and Judge John L. NIcMaster and wife
Mrs. BeVeridge was much pleased with the
artistic arrangement of Senator Beveridge's $
portrait
Members of the Marion Club last night
expressed themselves as much pleased
that what they had done to make the occa-
sion brilliant one was appreciated by all
present. Much of the success of the affair
vas due 10 the following committees:
Entertainment Committee-L C. Roths-
child, chairman; William X Cooper, Thos
p. Potter, George H. Bachelor, Albert w.
Reception Committee-Ch Charles w Fair
banks. Albert j. Beveridge, William a.
ketcham, William l.. Taylor, Harry S.
New David nj. Parry William j. Henley,
Jesse Overstreet, John w Baldus. Robert
II. Bryson. John G. Rucklehaus, Oscar J.
Mansfield Frank T. Fuller, Thomas j. Car
ter, George B. Sloan. Charles O. Roemler,
Ernest l.. Abbott, Otto E. Birk, Schuyler
A: Haas Charles A. Bookwalter, George b.
Elliott, James W. Fesler, Charles 5. Wilt
sic, Alfred b. Hovey, Larz w. Whtcomb,
John II. Grail, John S. Wright, William II.
Hart James r. Henry, Robert A. Brown,
Francis T. Baker Charles S. Herny, Amer
icus c. Daily. Maurice II. Raschig. Frank
Martin Archibald A. Young. Charles p.
Benedict, Jabin l., Hadley. Patrick j. Car
lon, George H. Evans, Alfred NJ. Gloss
brenner Frank l.. Iittleton, James NJ.
Noel, Cash G. Hadley Bert Uhl c. j. Clark
Charles G. Lohnman Eugene Saulcy,
Charles n. Elliott. Frederick A. Joss, Will
lam II. Schmidt. VIII q. Beach, Frank r.
Shertey, Charles DeHass, Clinton L. Hare,
John G.. Kirkwood. William II. Schrader,
Edwin Logsdon, VIII A. Bogardus, Merrill
Moores Edward w. Smith Carl c. Hart
man. Michael l. Jefferson.
Floor Committee-Thomas +. Potter
chairman Assistants. Arba r. Perry. Fred
r. Charlton, Albert NJ. Coe. George Il. Null
Orlando B. lies, Harvey Martin, Lewis +.
Smith Armin c. Koehne. Caleb n. Lodge,
Frank G. Groninger, George G. FrenS
William X Cooper, Joseph ". Foy. William
II. Seaton, r. W. Garstang. Edward II.
Schmidt.
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