The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1875-10-21
MARRIAGE BELLS.

Mr.. George G. Pearson, of this city, was
Joined in holy matrimony to Miss Emma A.
Shoemaker, youngest daughter of the Hon.
J.C, Shoemaker, by the Rev. t. ID. Watson
at Meridian Street Church last evening.
There was a large number of ladies and
gentlemen present to witness the interest
ing ceremony, and everything passed off in
the most impressive manner and after the
most approved style. Mr.. SLedman presided
at the organ, and most sgreeably
produced the conventional wedding march
whilst the bridal cortege advanced
ND the center and side sisles to the altar.
Messrs. John Ludwig, Albert Lupton and
BIN. johnson acted as groomsmen, with
Miss Mollie Shoemaker, Miss Mollie Morris
and Miss Alice Cobbs as bridesmaids. The
gentlemen wore the usual evening wedding
dress costume, and the ladies were all ele-
gantly arrayed in silk, satin and lace, made
up in the latest and highest styles of milli-
merry art. The bride wore an exquisite
white satin dress, en- train, trimmed In tulle
and orange blossoms, with shirred
front ana shirred rufIling at the bottom,
and couture hesd-dress. No jewelry:
Miss Molle Shoemaker, first bridesmaid,
was dressed in a rich and most becoming
brocade silk, en- train, point APPLIQUE lace,
tulle trimmings, silver foliage and coiffure
head-dress:
Miss Mollie Morris, second bridesmaid,
wore a magnificent turquoise silk, en- train,
pink flowers, tulle trimmings and coiffure
head-dress
Miss Alice Cobb, third bridesmaid
was resplendent in beautiful
cameo silk OF exquisite shade,
en- train, tulle rimmings, scarlet flowers
and coiffeur head-dress. Messrs. w. II.
johnson, Hugh o. McVeigh, Frank d
More, Charles Krouss, Harry M. Ohr and
Henry G.. Werbe acted as ushers.
Alter the marriage ceremony the bridal
party and number of invited guests re-
paired TO the spacious residence of the
brides father on North Meridian
street, where sn elegant repast
and a delightful evening awaited them.
The house was most tasteiully dressed in
evergreens and flowers in honor OF the oc-
casion, and of another interesting coin
cidence, the completion of the twenty
fifth year of a happy union of the parents
and the twentieth of the bride.
One of the interesting features OF the
entertainment was beautiful display of
wedding presents, Among them we note:
An elegant gold watch and chain, pre-
sented to the bride by her mother.
A large and beautifully bound family Bible
the gift of the brides father.
An italian inlaid Sorrento table-an ex-
quisite work of art-preseuted by Mr.. and
Mrs. Jno. R. Pearson.
A silver card table, presented by Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. H. Morrison.
A silver fruit basket, the gift of Miss Mol
lie Shoemaker.
A beautiful silver spoon holder and bell
call from Mr.. VIM. A. Lyon.
An inlaid pearl card case, from Mr.. Harvey
Morris.
silver butter-knife and set of teaspoons
and napkin-holders, from Mr.. Alfred Burke @
and daughters, of ThorntOwn.
pair of erased silver bouquet holders,
from DIR. and Mrs. Todd
A silver and glass toilet set, from Mrs.
George Black.
A silver pickle-stsnd, from Col. Parker
and wife.
A silver celery-dish, from Mr.. and Mrs.
JOhn A. C61ldS.
beautiful prize cabinet Weed sewing
machine, presented to the bride Ey the
fortunate and happy groom.
A set of silver napkin rings, from Mr.. and
Mrs. s. E. Alexander
A silver butter knife and dish, from Mr..
and Mrs. Jas. Dixon.
very handsome silver fruit stand, the
Joint gift of the groomsmen.
A bronze clock, jointly presented by the
ushers.
A set of bronzs msntel ornaments, from
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. B. Dixon.
A beautiful silver pitcher and set, pre-
sented by the bridegroom to the brides
mother, in honor of her silver wedding.
An exquisitely chenille worked pair of
slippers, presented to the groom by Miss
Mollie Shoemaker.
The banquet table was exquisitely decora-
ted with choice fruits and flowers, and
groaned under an abundance of the sub
stsntial luxuries of life, as we'll as the con-
vential bride's-cske "a beautiful tri-
umph of cOnfection art) and all
sorts of ices, corrections, etc.
Whilst there was a most agreeable absence
of every hing like pre,entiOu-ness in this
entertainment, there an air charming
elegance, refinement and genuine hos
pitality about il which made it one of the
most recherche and thoroughly enjoyable
affairs OF the season.
At a late hour the company adjourned.
wishing the happy pair long and prosper