The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-08
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.



The marriage of Miss Lena Marmet
youngest daughter of Mr.. and Ms. Otto
Marnet, OF Cincinnati. and Mr.. Austin NJ
Smith, OF Indianapolis. was celebrated On
gigantic scale in the former city ut Eureka
Hall last Wednesday evening. This event
has caused no little stir IN society circles Of
both cities. The bride IL beautiful and &C
complished and . great favorite ut her home.
Mr.. Smith 10 the only son Of the late William
smith. He 10 popular. has large scqusint-
ancs and Is possessed OF many good and
sterling qualities. The arrangements were OF
the most elaborate description; each detail
Was successfully carried out, making IL in
all regards IN unqualified success. There
were some $50 invited guests present, q
large number OF whom were relatives OF
each family. Besides the large pumber
OF CiDcinnatisns In attendance, many
guests were present from indianapolis. Chi
cseo and Louisville. Brilliant dressing was
one Of The principal features OF the occa-
sion The pal. ors, dancing-h hall and dining
room were lavishly decorated, the bride and
groom p'edeing their vows under q canopy
OF lowers and festooning vines, on the front
Of which was the blended initials "S. NJ"
hy OK roses was suspended rom the ceiling
OF the canopy. A great variety OF plants,
vines and flowers were placed Ia different
parts OF the hall, the most noticeable
being massed on the platform &C.
S Sa,as By the orch sstrs; Tas
wore handsome dress OF heavy ottoman
the sleeves and bodice were inorusted with
seed pearIs The train and front were loaded
with old point lace, ss was also the bodice
which fastened with diamond brooch. Her
howers were orange blossoms brought from
the South. She was attended by Miss Bale
Smith. OF Indianapolis, sister of the groom
IN canary satin, garnished with humming
BIRDS and ostrich tips Of deeper shade
Miss Mary Muhtha usen, of Cincinnati, in
pink brccade and velvet; Miss Matilda Floto,
OF Chicago. In pale-blue brocade with white
lace, Lace s.r,ands Of pink roses; xv The groo%s-
VIII Sharpe, Mr.. Ben Nichols, nj
OF Indianapolis The supper that fol-
lowed the ceremony was one of the most
elaborate and complete that wealth and lib.
erality could furish. The tables were hsav-
lily and effectively decorated with lowers
ed ali the modern ', Appointments atm ns'o OF
least 1t was a few minutes
after O'Clock when the guests
led by the bride and groom, and attendant
filed into the dining hail. and when the last
OF the ten courses was finished IL was past
midnight. To add to the flow of soul and
sallies Of wit, aside from the Roman punch
&c. champagne and ambrosias of the menu
the rarest old wine, oily and rich with age,
also added to the merry outgiyings
OF the company. Supper over, the
guests repaired to the dancing hall
and spent the remainder of the night pay
ing homage to the god Terpsichore. Toe
presents, which were many and costly,
amounted to more than $4,000 money
value; and were displayed to relatives and
friends &C the family residence the succeed.
ing day. They consisted OF statusry in
bronze, diamonds, solid silver service, royal
Worcester vases, mahogany furniture, plate
glass mirrors in profusion, statuary in gold
bronze and brass beautiful articles in cut
glass. three French clocks, paintings, etc.
The brides father gave her a 5000 check
edroitly concealed in . candied orange. The
bride and groom started for Florida and New
Orleans the evening following the wedding.