The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1900-12-27
BIG RECEPTION TONIGHT
COLUMBIA CLUB no BE THROWN
OPEN TO MEMBERS AND GUESTS.
1t Will He a Notable Social Event.
Distinguished People Inyft-
ed-Other Functions.

The opening event of the series of func-
tons that are to be given in celebration of
the creation of the new olumbia Club
building will occur this evening at s o'clock,
In the form of a general reception to the
members and their families and friends.
The interest that attaches to this event is
in a way memorable with the large mem
bership of the club, which Is now over one
thousand in the city and over the State.
The club itself scarcely needs any decora-
tons on account of it's interior beauties to
prepare for this immense reception. yet
nothing has been left undone to make this
event in every way present the full spirit
of the holidays in floral decorations and
with full effect of music. Almost every
part of Indiana will have representation
there this evening. The receiving party
will consist Of the officers of the club and
their wives. The officers are: John b.
Cookrum, president: John S. Lazarus. vice
president; Frank w. Morrison. secretary;
Charles Latham, treasurer.
The ladies assisting as the receiving party
will be Mrs. Jno. B. Cockrum, Mrs. Jno.
8 Lazarus, Mrs. Harry B. Gates, Mrs.
Frank Morrison, Mrs. Samuel B. Sweet,
Mrs. Jno. l.. Grifiths. Mrs. Harry s. New,
Mrs. Z. B. Martindale, Mrs. Benjamin Har-
rison, Mrs. f. w. Hays, Mrs. Jno. c..
New, Mrs. Charles l.. Holstein. Mrs. Her
vey Bates, ST., Mrs. c. w. Fairbanks, Mrs.
Thomas c. Day, Mrs. c. 8. Denny, Mrs.
Raymond Van Camp, Mrs. Harry w. Ben
nett, Mrs. Jno. NJ. Shaw, Mrs. Jesse Over
street, Mrs. Jno. T. Brush, Mrs. David
Wallace, Mrs. H.. p. WATSON and Mrs.
Charles Latham, the Misses Josephine
Robinson, Claire Shower. Florence Malott,
Stella Adams n Emma Martindale.
The committee In general charge OF all
these functions is composed OF Messrs.
Franklin w. Hays, chairman; Harry 3.
New, H. c. Adams, Merrill Moores, Fred
han, VIM. L. English, Geo. G. Tanner,
Hugh H Hanna, James Z. Roberts, Fred
erick A. Joss. Chas. Martindale, Samuel
Russell Seeds. Jas. NJ. Winters, Fred Stall
maker, Lewis W~eisenberger. Major Taylor,
L.arz A. Whitcomb, VIM. Fortune, Chas. l..
Holstein, Eddy M. Campbell. Acceptances
for other events that will occur represent
almost the entire membership. Probably
no social event that occurred in Indiana
has ever included so many notable per-
sons as are expected tonight.
The chief feature Of this reception, aside
from the notables of Indiana that will be
here. will be the showing Of the entire house
friends. The extent of floor space and the
varied architecture and numerous beautiful
rooms are in themselves enough to con-
sumo many more hours in inspection than
can be allotted to a reception.
The Duke and Duchess Of Manchester
have been invited as the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. John S. Lazarus. and Mr.. Eugene
Zimmerman, father of the duchess, and
their. household are also expected. AT
present it is not known whether these in
vited guests will be present, but they ex-
pressed a desire a short time ago to Mr..
Lazarus, vice president of the club, of hav-
ing the opportunity of being present at
these functions.
The next event will be the great event
Of the club, the dedication of the new in
stitution, which occurs on New Years eve.
and will consist of a banquet, beginning at
8 o'clock, at which no one but members OF
the club will be present except a few
specially invited guests. Among the notable
Indianians who will be present and respond
to toasts will be Gen. BENJAMIN Harrison.
Gen. Lew Wallace, James Whitcomb Riley.
Senators Fairbanks and Beverage, Repre-
sentative Jesse Overstreet, John L.
Griffiths and +. w. Hays.
Open house will be held from 3 until 10
o'clock d. m. on New Years day for the
members and their families and persons
whom they may invite. A grand ball will
conclude the clubs series of functions on
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