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SOCIETY AND PERSONAL GOSSIP. (AH matters of interest and item* of now*, whether Jn the city or State, proper for thi* department, will be printed if properly authenticated. J Review of the Week. Although there hare been a few brilliant receptions and parties the past week, there have not been the usual number of smaller gatherings, which often prove as pleasant as more important •vents. Mrs. Jno. W. Murphy, Mrs. Jno. T. Dye E. F. Hodges held fashionable receptions, the two former giving large parties in the evening. Miss Merrill's literary class was entertained by Mrs. Allen M. Fletcher, and Miss Mattie Reagan entertained friends. Among the card parties were those given by Mr. Jno. Geiger, Mrs. Will Nichols, Miss Mary Davis and Mr. J. E. Shideler. Mrs. Thos. E. Day gave a reception for Mrs. Douglass, of Boston; a McAll mission was formed at the residence of Mrs. Jno. J. Cooper, the Woman’s Club and the Matinee Musieale held sessions; Mr. Moses McLain feted his friends at the Denison; the Indianapolis Literary Club met, and Major Marsh entertained the Choral Union of Grace Church. Among the marriages were those of Mr. Charles Donson to Miss Nannie Clark, and Mr. Will E. James to Miss May Brown. Several pleasant parties will be given next week. The reception to he giTen by Gov. Gray and wife will call together the elite of the city. ■*" Society. Miss Mary Donnelly is visiting in Shelbyrille. Mrs. Mena Griffin went to Anderson last night Miss Julia Moore has returned to Smith Collage. Miss Eugie Fieber is visiting friends in Ciueinnati. Mrs. Paul Murphy is visiting he son at Jackson, Ohio. Mrs. William Wesley Woollen is visiting out of the city. Miss Clara Brown has returned to Earlham . College, Richmond. Mrs. Kittie Stone is visiting Mrs. A. L. ProudAt, as Madison, Wis. Mrs. Duddie Maguire Howe has joined her husband in New York. Mr. C. F. Sayles will entertain the Progressive Each re Club next week. Mrs. Kimball, of New York city, is the guest of Mrs. General Knefler. Miss Jessie Clippinger has been seriously ill at her sister's Mrs. Jillson’s. Mr. W. N. Burt spent most of last week away from the city on business. Mr. Grafton Johnson, of Greensburg, is the guest of Mr. M. G. McLain. Mr. John P. Davis, of Connersville, has taken np his residence in this city. Miss Genevieve Elliott is visiting Miss Lizzie Joseph, at Washington, D. C. Miss Martha Wright and Miss Mary Applegate leave to-morrow for the South. Miss May Fitzpatrick gave a pleasant progressive euchre, on Tuesday evening. Mr. Quincy Myers, of Logansport, is passing the day with friends in this city. Miss Florence Coffin attended the Watte-Bond wedding at Fort Wayne last week. Mr. V. T. Malott spent the greater portion of last week at Pittsburg and Chicago. Mr. H. D. Pierce, who has been quite ill for the past few weeks, is convalescing. Mr. Albert Blackledge has returned to New York after a pleasant visit in the city. Mrs. William L. Elder is entertaining her brother, Mr. Bowman, of Springfield, O. Mr. Charles Meyers and family, of Delphi, 0., have taken up their residence in this city. Mr. R. H. Park, the seulptor, has returned East. He will soon leave for Florence, Italy. Mrs. Dr. W. H. Sutherland has returned from a visit to her husband's relatives in Pittsburg. The young folks are arranging the details of a recherche german to be given at the Denison Foon. Miss Kate Rawley has gone to Chicago to visit, after which she will return to her home in New York. Mrs. James M. Winters, of North Illinois street, and her two children are ill with scarlet fever.

Mrs. Charles Jordan is visiting her father and mother, Mr. and Mra C. L. Harris, in Terre Haute. Mr. W. Myers, of Kentucky, has returned home from his holiday visit among frieuds in this eity. Miss Jennie Pate, one of the leading society young ladies of Edinburg, is passing the winter in the city. Mr. E. Leachman, who spent several days in the eity last week, has returned to his home in Cincinnati. Mr. James H. Jordan, of Martinsville, will be married on Wednesday to Miss Emma Johnson, at Sandusky, Ohio. Mr. Max Baker, who has been visiting in St Louis, will soon leave for Kansas, to spend some time with his mother. Miss Mary McKeeyer entertained friends on Thursday evening, in honor of Miss May Carbery, of Dayton, Ohio. The reception to be given by Governor and Mre. Gray, on Thursday evening," promises to be a brilliant social event. Miss Mattie ReagAn entertained friends, on Wednesday evening, in honor of Mias Nellie Shannon, of Terra Haute. The Clio Club will produce “Colleen Bawn” at the Grand, early in February, for the benefit of the Hendricks monument fund. J. K. Felch, of Natick, Mass., the great New England chieken fancier, is in the city, the guest of the Poultry Association. Bishop Knickerbacker intends opening a school for young ladies in the Grace Church property, on Pennsylvania and Pratt streets. Misses Rose Foster and Josephine Robinson Aave ret urned their studies at Vassar College after a pleasant vacation at their homes here. The friends of Mrs. Frank T. Short will be Sained to hear that she has been seriously ill at er mother’s home in Detroit, where she is visiting. Mra Goshorn and her daughter, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Murphy, returned to their home at Covington, Ky., yesterday. Mrs. A. M. Meyers, who has been spending a few weeks in the city with the family of Mr. Ed. Cook, will return to her home in Washington, Ind., next week. W. C. Reidinger, secretory of the Cincinnati Poultry and Pet Stock Association, headed a delegation of Ohio chicken men yesterday in a visit to the poultry Bhow. Mrs. R. H. Reese and Mr. O'Connell won tho favors at the regular meeting of the As You Like It Progressive Club, which, met at the residence of Mr. J. E. Shideler, last week. Miss Florence Malott. Miss May Shipp, Miss Margaret Butler and Mr. John W. Holcombe, Mr. Oliver Morton and Mr. Ed Holloway were among the number that composed a theater party at “Nanon,” on Friday night The Mikado Progressive Euchre Club had a very pleasant and exciting game at the residence of Miss Pet Hough, No. 191 Christian avenue, Friday evening. Favors were awarded to Miss Nettie Camplin and Mr. Curt Jones. Mrs. Anderegg, of North New Jersey street, gave a progressive euchre last Tuesday evening to the Neighborhood Club. Mrs. Dr. Swain, Miss Hedderich, Mr. and Mrs. Dean, Mrs. Fent and Mr. Ream were among the players. One of the most instructive and thoroughly entertaining organizations in the city is the literary class under the tutorship of Miss Catherine Merrill. The ladies were handsomely entertained by Mrs. Allen M. Fletcher yesterday afternoon. Among the many agreeable occasions of tho week was the progressive euchre given by Miss Mary Davis, in honor of her guest. Miss Josephine Elliott, of 8t Louis. Miss Elliott and Mr. Charles Reynolds secured the pretty favors, which were handsomely-made handkerchiefgases. Among the guests were Misses Kittie

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and Nellie Burton, Mary Armstrong, Belle Wilson, Jessie Bagiev, the Misses Edwards, and Messrs. Laurence Wilson, Charles Brown, Fred Brown, Austin James, Charles Bennett, Bert Cole and Ed Hanson. Among the events prospective is a large party to be given in honor of Miss Grelling, of Detroit, arranged by Mr. and Mrs. Newton Claypool; and a german at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wright, in compliment to their guest, Miss Driggs, of Connecticut. Mr. J. L. Hunt, with his father and mother, have gone to Florida. Mr. Hunt the elder, has been afflicted with rheumatism for some time, and has been advised to go there for a season. Mr. J. L. Hunt will take in some of the Southern sights and return in a few weeks. His parents will remain. The Woman’s Auxiliary of Christ Church will give a missionary tea at the residence of Mr. W. A. Taylor, on Central avenue, next Wednesday. The committee is composed of the following ladies: Mrs. George Sloan, Mrs. R. R. Parker, Mrs. J. L. Fueate. Mrs. W. A. Taylor r Mrs. F. E. Hale and Mrs. EL Nichols. A missionary tea will he given by the Woman’s Auxiliary of Christ Church, at the residence of Mr*. W T . A. Taylor, No. 336 Central avenne, on Wednesday evening. Jan. 13. The committee having the tea in eharge are Mesdames George Sloan, W. A. Taylor, R. R. Parker, J. L. Fugate, F. E. Hale and E. Nichols. The Woman’s Club met on Friday. The afternoon was passed in pleasant talks on the “Conversation on the Women of the Time.” Mrs. A. D. Lynch spoke on “The Queen," Mrs. N. A. Hyde on “The Princess.” Mrs. John E. Clelana on “The Court Beauty,” Mrs. Horace McKay on “The Brave Wife,” Miss Bello Sharpe on “The Good Daughter” and Mrs. George C. Hitt on “The Literary Woman.” A delightful reception was given by Mrs. E. F. Hodges, on Friday afternoon, in honor of Mrs. Cnarles Fletcher. Mrs. Hodges was assisted by her mother, Mrs. S. A. Fletcher, Mrs. S. Keyes Fletcher, and Mrs. Fletcher Hines. The rooms were elaborately decorated with cedar wreaths and the mantels were banked with plants and flowers. Miller’s orchestra furnished the music. Miss Agnes Fletcher and Miss Lou Knight presided over the delicate refreshments of wafers and chocolate. Among the guests were Mrs. John R. Elder, Mrs. Franklin Landers, Mrs. EL B. Martindale, Mrs. John S. Spann, Mrs. William Burford, Mrs. Eckert, Mrs. John Carey, Mrs. J. W. McKee, Mrs. John C. Wright, Mrs. T. P. Haurghey, Mrs. Mary Culbertson, Mrs. John H. Holliday and guest. Miss Early, Miss Igoe, Miss Anna Baggs, Miss Beaty, Miss Elder and others. Moses G. McLain, the popular county clerk, gave a birthday dinner party at the Denison Hotel last night. Os course the company did not embrace all the well-wishers of this genial gentleman, but simply included a few of his more intimate social acquaintances, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. Wra. Reid, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Wilson, Miss Zee Beaty, Miss Florence Malott. Miss Minnie Gates, Miss Daisy Gaston, Miss Horner of Cincinnati. Miss Cornelius, Miss Fannie Vajen, Miss May Shipp. Miss Applegate, Mr.W. R. McKee, Mr. Henry Fraser, Mr. Grafton Johnson, Mr. O. A. Myers. Mr. William B. Hord and Mr. W. F. C. Golt. The refreshments were delicious and handsomely served. It may be eratifying to some to know that the host declared, in the presence of witnesses, that by his next birthday the cards of invitation should read: “Mr. and Mrs. Mo.-es G. McLain will bo glad to receive their friends,” etc. Miss Lizzie Dye entertained friends at her home, on North Delaware street, on Tuesday evening last. A seeming effort had been exerted to make the home decorations different and more elaborate than is used on such occasions. The dancing rooms were transformed into a very bower of beautiful vines and evergreen. The warmth end richness of the seene had been enhanced by a lavish use of the ever popular holly, while a profusion of hot house plants were arranged with tasteful discrimination about the mantels, windows and other spots available for such purposes. Hart, with his company of musicians, seemed never to have done so well, playing several new arrangements with unusual spirit, among which was Miss Stone’s “The German,” a fairly pleasing composition in waltz movement At the hour of 11 the guests were ushered into a spacious dining hall where a collation of rare delicacies were served in excellent form. The party followed the reception given in the afternoon by Mra J. T. Dye, and was intended to embrace the young friends of the daughter, Miss May. The guests included Miss Florence Malott, Miss Walker, Miss Constant, of Peru, Ind., Miss Bertha Johnson, Miss Effie McOuat, Miss Fannie Bristol, Miss Carrie Hendricks, Miss Bessie Hendricks, Miss Mary Elder, Miss Lulu Burt, Minnie Gates, Miss Margaret Barry, Miss Mollie Clark, Mr. John W. Holcombe, Mr. John Walker, Mr. Edward Daniels, Mr. Elliott Hord, Mr. Win. Hord, Mr. Frank Clark, Mr. Macy Malott. Mr. Samuel Carey, Mr. Charles Moores, Mr. Allen Hendricks, Mr. Bowman, of Springfield, 0., Mr. and Mrs. Wra. Elder, Mr. and Mrs. Lindley Vinton, Mr. and Mrs. Allen, Mr. George Evans, Mr. Joseph Sharpe and others.

Masic. Mr. John Geiger, the genial dispenser of music in Wulschner’s store, has composed a very pretty waltz. Professor Bahr has been selected as accompanist for the Mendlessobn Society. The choice was an eminently wise one. Prof. H. J. Schonacker has composed an instrumental piece entitled “Laughing Sirens Mazurka,” which has just been published. The piano quartet, whieh rehearses every Monday night under the direction of Professor Leckner, has commenced the study of “Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Professor Lovenberg. the new musical director at the Museum, is a native of New Orleans. He spent last winter in conducting a large orchestra in the City of Mexico. The Apollo Quartet, which has rarely Appeared in public during the winter, will have charge of the music at the Burns anniversary celebration to be given in Lyra HalL Mr. Wm. Baugher sang “Come, Ye Disconsolate,” at the English Lutheran Church, last Sabbath, and repeated the same in the evening, by request, at Roberts Park Church. Though not generally known, Professor Pearson plays the violin with some skill. His instrument is over fifty years old, of the finest finish, capable of exquisite sweetness, and is valued at over S2OO. “The Erl King’s Daughter,” by Niels Gade, a Scandinavian composer, will he given by the Mendlessohn Soeiety, at the Grand Opera house, on the sth of February, under the direction of Ora Pearson. Miss Bessie Stone has written an excellent waltz called the “German.” It was played by Hart’s orchestra at the party of Miss Dye, and promises to become one of the fashionable and favorite waltzes daring the season. Mr. J. Melville Stallard, with Pfafflin & Cos., ha* composed a vocal piece entitled “I’ll Come with the Stars To-nicht” The production, though as yet not published, has been sung with good effect at several concerts by Mrs. Barnett, well known in this city. The members of the Mendelssohn Society, at the rehearsal on Tuesday night, finished up the evening by a most delightful informal dancing party. Cameron’s band furnished a varied programme, and the members of the choral organization proved they could dance as well as sing. Such occasions strengthen the social bond in a society and assist materially in making the rehearsal an event looked forward to with pleasure. The Choral Union of Grace Church, which contains about twenty boys, was pleasantly entertained last week by Major Marsh. His sisters, the Misses Marsh and Miss Louise Starkey assisted in making the evening pleasant for their young guests and a few friends who had been especially invited to take part in arranging games for the occasion. Delicious refreshments were served, and every one present seemed .to enjoy a thoroughly delightful time. Madame Heine gave a musieale, on Thursday night, at which a number of musicians and friends of this lady were present, among whom were Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Spades, Mr. and Mrs. Martin, Miss Nora Dekey, Mrs. Despa and her daughter, Miss Emma, Mrs. Shepherd and daughter, Mrs. Mena G. Ogan and others. The programme consisted of several vocal and instrumental numbers, all of which were rendered with finish. At the honr of 10 the party sat down to an eiegant supper. The Matinee Musieale, augmented this year by some very good vocalists and pianists, is doing much better work than ir. former seasons. At a

meeting held on Wednesday, the second division K rented a most creditable programme. Mrs. Wolf, Miss Fannie Vajen, Mrs. Leekner, and Mrs. Levering were heard in vocal solos. Miss Lnlu Burt also sang with great acceptance. Miss Meigs was interesting in a well prepared paper on “John Field as the Originator of the Nocturne,” and Mrs. Levering read a paper on “3lozart and His Operas.” A beautifully framed picture of Mozart was presented to the society by the members of the second division. Mrs. Leverine made the presentation speech, which was responded to by Mra. A. M. Robinson, in a neat manner. The Franklin Jeffersonian of Jan. 7, contained the following: “Prof. R. B. Rady has accepted a position as manager of the piano and organ rooms of Emil Wulschner, Indianapolis. He will not remove his family at present. Mr. R. came to Franklin one year ago with fine press notices as to his musical qualifications, and being a good citizen; he has fnlly sustained the above since in our midst He took onr military band through a series of band tournaments, never equaled in any State, winning five first prizes out of seven, rendering a class of music we never heard before or since his services ceased with the band. It is to be regrettedJiis services could not be continued. Professor R. leaves with good wishes from the hand and citizens of Franklin as to his future.” The Whiteland Band gave a very fine concert on Thursday evening, "under the direction of Professor Rudy, of Franklin, Ind. Tho programme embraced numerous gems of the most eminent composers, The programme in full was as follows: Part I. Grand March from “Tannhauser” Wagner Piano duo—Postillion D’ Amour op. 221 Bekr Misses Anna Brewer and Eva Boone. Chor. a. der Shopfung von Haydn la. Cello Reminiscences op. 295 Giese Organ < b. Andante from Sonata op. 26. ...Beethoven t e. Sur la Montague Wely Miss Tillie Dorrell. Pari 11. Overture— 1 ‘Egmoct” Beethoven. fa. Theme from “Oberon” Weber. Organ <b. Grand Aria from ‘ ‘lll Trovatore”.. .Verdi. ( c. Kcberzo op. 92 Lange. Miss Ammie Brunimer. Gavotte—Rose of Erin The©. Moses. Vocal Duet—Flower Song Franz Abt. Miss Anna Grubbs and Mr. R. B. Rudy. Part 111 “Ruins of Athens”...... ............Beethoven. Piano Solo—lmpromptu, op. 142, No. 2... Schubert. Miss Mollie Covert. Galop—Mail Train E. Brooke. PERSONAL MENTION ELSEWHERE. Attics. Will Chapman u visiting friends in Des Moines, la. Mrs. Lou Hale, of Danville, 111., is a guest at D. Shields’s. Miss Minnie Jacks, of Lebanon, is a guest of Miss Cora Lebo. Miss Maggie Craig visited at Danville, 111., the first of the week. M. B. Cassell has returned from Dakota to spend the winter. Mrs. W. G. Chenoweth, of Kansas City, is visiting her parents. Jay Dwiggins has gone to Braidentown, Fla., to spend the winter. Mrs. L. Nebeker, of Covington, was a guest of Mrs. James Martin the first of the week. A young folks’ party was given at thfe residence ot Mrs. F. Meitzler on Friday evening. John Allen, of Crawfordsville, has taken a position in his fathers store, and will make his home here. Miss Frone Tullis returned to Milford, 111., on Tuesday, after visiting with her mother hero for several weeks. John Odell has gone to Leesburg, Fla., to bring back his sister, who went there for health, hut became much worse. Miss Maggie Campbell gave a young folks’ party, on Wednesday evening, in honor of Miss Dell Parnell, of Newtown. Ozro Arm3 left for Florida the first of the week upon receipt of a message announcing that his brother Ira had become insane. Ira has many friends here who trust that his affliction may be but temporary.

Crawfordsville. Prof. J. M. Coulter is at Harvard College. Dr. Morgan and S. H. Gregg are reported better. Dr. J. R. Duncan is among friends at Zanesville, O. Miss Josie Stillwell has been visiting in Logansport. Mrs. J. A. Kanonse has retnrned to her home in Anderson. C. N. Holden is slowly recovering from a dangerous sickness. Miss May Cox entertained her friends on Tuesday evening. Miss Lillie Coyle has returned from a visit to her brother in Chicago. Miss Charlotte Ball has accepted a position in the Huntington schools. Anotting KostaDzer is slowly recovering from a severe siege of sickness. Miss Lou Landers, of Indianapolis, is at the home of her sister, Mrs. Dick White. Misses Lois Pierce and Helen Smith have returned to the Chicago Female Seminary. Dr. J. F. Tuttle, president of Wabash College, has returned from a trip to Now Jersey. Mrs. Carter has returned to her home at Paris, Ky.. after a short visit with Mrs. Harry Naylor. The Scientific Association will meet next Tuesday evening at Prof. J. L. Campbell’s rooms at the college. On Christmas day $125 was received as a collection at the Catholic Church for the orphans of the Diocese of Fort Wayne. Mr. and Mrs. Eph Joel celebrated their first anniversary of their wedding on Thursday evening. A number of friends were present. Miss Belle Sidener gave an enjoyable party on last Tuesday evening. Newmarket, progressive euchre and dancing were the indulgences of the hour. Charles Hubb and wife, of Carthage, Mo., and Miss Mary Hubb, of Danville, 111, have returned home after a short visit at the home of Ezra Voris. A party of young people met at the home of Miss Mamie Spillman, on the evening of Jan. 1, and were pleasantly entertained with music, cards and an eiegant repast. The Chautauqua Circle met at the Methodist Chureh last evening, and the lessons in the October and November numbers of the Chautauquan were illustrated with electricity. D. W. Gerard and wife celebrated their twen-tieth-wedding anniversary last Thursday evening. The time was delightfully passed away, and they received a number of presents. Mr. and Mrs. Lew Hornaday gave two parties this week. On Thursday night they entertained their young friends with Newmarket and an elegant supper. On Friday evening they received their middle-aged friends. Last Saturday evening was the occasion of a pleasant party at the residence of J. H. Coffman. A large number of friends were present, among them being three brides. Mrs. Albert Miller, Mrs. Fred. Brown and Mrs. Walter Sivyer. The Crawfordsville Literary Club met last Monday evening, with Prof. H. Z. McLain in the chair. H. H. Ristine read a paper on “Tho Northwest Passage,” in which he demonstrated that the solution of this problem was with the building of railways. Greenfield. Mrs. Joseph Moore, of Indianapolis, is visiting her parents in this city. D. B. Cooper and family entertained Charles Prigg, of Middletown, this week. William Mitchell is able to resume editorial charge of his paper, the Hancock Democrat. The young folks are arranging for a dress carnival at Brown’s Rink next Thursday evening. Miss Eva Williams has returned to Hartford City after a pleasant holiday with her Greenfield friends. Miss Minnie Ridpath, who has been spending the holidays with friends here, returned to her home, at Greencastle, on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Strickland have moved to Jeffersonville, Mr. Strickland having received an appointment at the State prison. The students who have been spending the holidays with their parents returned to college

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tills week—Miss Alma Martin, Flora Randall and Nellie Thayer to Oxford, Misses Flora Pratt and Rose Warrum to Oldenburg, Misses Nellie Love and Lulu Gray to Terre Haute, and Miss Jessie Hamilton and Messrs. E. P. Thayer, Will and Clarence Hough to Greencastle. Mattoon. Mrs. Dr. Thrall has returned from & few weeks’ visit in Virginia. Miss Laura Smith entertained her friends with a lunch party Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Lenna McCord, of Vincennes, Ind,, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. CoL Drish. Miss Stella Dunlap and Miss Frankie Drish are attending a ladies’ seminary at Rockford. C. B. Bostwick, of the Gazette, has gone to Gallipolis, 0., where he is stationed as United States inspector. Marriages for the week: William Joseph and Miss May Redman; Nicholas Mead and Miss Kate Everhartz; Joseph M. Hart and Miss Lulu Hart, of Paradise; John Garrett and Miss Sarah Hamilton; Harvey Newport and Miss Elizabeth Rittenhouse. Mancie. Mrs. W. R. Snyder and children, who have been spending the .holiday season with friends at Lafayette, returned home on Friday. Miss Fannie Brown, of New Castle, who has been the guest of Mrs. M. C. Smith and Miss Mayne Kibble for the past week, returned to her home on Thursday. Mrs. C. L. Bender entertaine* a party of young folks at her home on Wednesday evening, in honor of her sisters, Misses Josie and Ella Gray, of Daleville. Avery pleasant time was had. Mrs. M. James, who was on her way to Washington, D. C., towisit friends, was recalled home on Friday to be at the bedside of her hnsband, Dr. James, who has been dangerously sick for a few days past Mancie Commandery, K TANARUS., No. 18, baa perfected arrangements to attend the triennial con-

clave, at St Louis, in September next Headquarters have been secured at the Lindell Hotel, and arrangements made for the accommodation of seventy-five persons. Mr. William Lynn, sr., left on Wednesday morning for California, where he will remain abont six months. He will make a general tour of the State, and should he be pleased, may decide to locate there,. An exciting game of polo was played at the Patterson Rink, on Friday evening, between the Muncies and the famous and invincible team of Galesburg, IIL The game was won by the latter team in a score 3 to 2. Delaware Lodge, No. 4G.. F. and A. M., installed their newly-elected officers on Thursday evening, after which members and officers spent a pleasant half-hour around the banquet-table at D. R. Youse's restaurant. Notwithstanding the very inclement weather on Friday evening, an interesting meeting of the Literary Fireside was held with Mr. and Mrs. John W. Ryan, with whom a very pleasant and profitable evening was spent. Mr. Carl Spilker has severed his connection with the Citizens’National Bank and will join his father, Mr. George Spilker, in tho organization of anew bank, to be known as the Farmers’ Bank, which is to be opened about the Ist of February. Gen. Thomas M. Browne, of Winchester, was in the city on Tuesday last to attend the soldiers’ convention. His visit was a pleasant one to his comrades here, who are always delighted to meet the champion of their rights and interests in Congress. MuncifcLodge, No. 74,1. O. O. F., installed the following-named officers-elect on Tuesday night last. Will S. Stewart, N. G.; William A. Dolman, V. G.; J. O. Lambert, secretary, and Joseph Hummel, treasurer. At the close of the installation ceremony ali repaired to D. R. Youse’s restaurant, whero a banquet was spread. An entertainment was given at the operahouse last night, under the auspices of the ladies* society of the Baptist Church. Miss Mane Kellogg, teacher of vocal music in the Eastern

Indiana Normal School, at Portland, an excellent soprano, rendered several solos In a highly pleasing manner. Miss Angie Goodin enter tained the audience with a number of piano selections, rendered in a manner highly creditable to her, while the Muncie Quartet, composed of Ed B. Tyler, Leslie Wachtell, Will Johnson and Smith A. Morris, won repeated applause by their good singing. Plainfield. AlleD Watson will leave for Illinois nexri week. Cyrus Green and wife are visiting friends in Chicago. H. G. Douglass has added a news stand to the postoffice. Edgar Cox returned to school at Terre Haute last Monday. Harlan Hadley visited hia sons in Crawfordsville last week. W. W. Harrison spent last week at Anderson, visiting relatives. Miss Ressa Ellis and Mr. Toseph Jewer, of Indianapolis, were married at the residence of the bride’s parents here last Thursday evening. Miss Alice Jenkins, of Indianapolis, is visiting friends in this place. E. M. Smith and wife, of Nebraska, are visiting at Jehu Parson’s. Miss Abbie Speer, who has been here attending Central Academy, will return to her home in Ohio this week. Miss Gertie Farrabee, an estimable young lady here, nas the scarlet fever. Two other cases are reported, and it i9 feared the schools will have to be closed if tho fever spreads. The Opinion of Experience. Memphis Avalanche. We are firmly grounded in the l>elief that it would require two snakes at least sixteen and. two-thirds inches long to swallow each other at the rate of an inch a minute for twelve minutes, and a gentleman with much experience in suakes confirms our views of this grave subject

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