The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-23

OF the numerous social functions in
the way OF elaborate dances, 1t is safe
10 predict, there will be no social en-
tertainment in Richmond this season
more perfect than the ball to be given
in honor of the officers Of the Tenth
Infantry In the Coliseum, Thursday
evening, September eighth. A COM
mittee composed of a number Of this
City's most popular young men have
charge Of the affair. The decorations
will be the most elaborate and attract
I've Of any which have ever been used
IN embellishing a ball Music
for the dancers will be furnished by
the real Heidelberg orchestra from
Dayton, Ohio, under the direction of
the original director. An elegant
luncheon In several courses will be
served by a cateress. The members
of the committee are: Mr.. Paul Com
stock, chairman; Mr.. Nettleton Neff,
Mr.. George Williams, Mr.. John Lontz,
Mr.. Charles Kolp, DR.. A. o. Martin,
II. T. %. nut COu, NIL. w dliEl dl6
head, Mr.. Carl Pierson, Mr.. Edwin
Wilson, Mr.. Charles Morgan, Mr..
Frank Meyers, Mr.. Harry ~Thornburg,
Mr.. Thomas Ali, Mr.. w. B. Simmons,
Mr.. John Collins and Mr.. Elmer Egge-
meyer.
A card party was given this morning
NJ fho Country r1rJh hnYco Prid0n
whist was played at five tables. Prizes
were awarded.
Mr.. and Mrs. T. D. Stagg of Green's
burg, Indiana, who have been the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. J. N. Hodgin,
have gone to Indianapolis for a few
days visit.
Miss Edna Sharkitt gave a parcel
shower last evening at her home on
North Twentieth street, for Miss Mary
Quigley, whose marriage to Mr.. Will
liam Ellis will take place October
first. The hours were spent at mu-
sic and games. Luncheon was serv-
ed. Miss Quigley received a number
Of pretty gifts.
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The marriage of Miss Elizabeth Ray,
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. John
w. Ray, and the Rev. George Hunting
ton, rector Of Grace Pro-Cathedral,
took place yesterday afternoon at the
cathedral. The wedding was charm
ing in its every detail and was wit
messed by the nea relatives and init
mate friends. The chancel was beau
tiful with decorations of palms, ferns
and clusters Of white asters. The
pews were marked with bouquets of
Japanese clematis. Mrs. Hugh Nc
Gibeny played the wedding march for
the entrance of the wedding party.
performed by the Rt. Rev. Joseph
Francis, Episcopal bishop of the In
dianapolis Diocese, assisted by the
Rev. David Crosby Huntington of
Richmond, brother of the bridegroom,
the music vas changed to "My Lov is
Like the Red RED Rose" The ushers
included DR.. John Raymond New
comb, Mr.. John Holiday, Jr., Mr.. Hen
~ II. Hornbrook and Mr.. John OIL
puoAt. IL III was 6lSCu away ny
her uncle, Mr.. John l.. Kctcham.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of
c~ream-colored material, made in direc-
toire style. and with It she wore a
large black hat trimmed with plumes
and carried a cluster of roses. The
Rev. MI. and Mrs. Huntington left
last evening for North Carolina to
spend a month, and on their return
will be at home at sos East Fifteenth
street. Among the guests from a
distance who came to attend the we'd
ding were Mr.. and Mrs. George Arch
er Ferguson of Lake Forest, ILL.,; Mrs.
Charles Robertson of Illinois, Mrs.
Huntington and daughters, the Misses
Eliza and Adelaide Huntington of
Richmond, Ind.-Indianapolis Star.
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Mrs. r. J. Wade was hostess for a
meeting OF the Young Peoples Mis-
sionary society of the First M. e.
church last evening at her home on
South Fourteenth street. About forty
members were present. Several must
cal selections were given by a male
quartet followed by a solo rendered
by Miss Patton. Miss Lucille Turner.
gave several instrumental numbers.
The hostess next gave a short reading
which was very interesting. Afte- a
short business session a social hour
followed. Light refreshments were
served. The society meets once ev-
cry month.
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The Merry Widow card club was en-,
tertained yesterday afternoon in a de-
lightful manner by Mrs. Henry Shan
non at her home, 61S North Tenth
street. Point euchre was played at
three tables. Prizes were won by
Mrs. w. Urban and Mrs. Meyer. At
the conclusion OF the afternoons fes-
t~ivities, luncheon was served by the
hostess. The club will meet again in
two weeks with Mrs. John Etter, GA
Sheridan street. The evening meet
ing will NOT he held next month on