The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1885-02-08

W. Ritzinger, R McCrea, Charles Reese and
Dan Ransdell Floor committee - Adolph
Wocher, q. A. Schnull Henry Kothe and H. D.
Fletcher.
Gradually the engagements which have been
talked of sub rosa are being announced. The
latest is that of Miss Margaret Butler, one of our
society leaders. and most charming young lady,
to Mr. Fred Chislett.
When a young lady looks demurely down to
her wrist and exclaims, II adore bangled brace
let's" 1t means that every person of the mascu-
line persuasion within hearing range is expected
to make donation worthy the capricious fancy
of the fair one
MRS JoNHsoN's LUNCHEON.
Mrs. s. A. johnson, of North Tennessee street,
gave very pleasant luncheon last Thursday af-
ternoon. She was assisted in receiving callers
by Mrs. George E. Townley. Mrs. Thomas Miss
knight, Miss Malott and Miss Fletcher presided
at the lunch table. To receive ones cup of coffee
or chocolate from the hands of such charming
young ladies added greatly to the sociability of
the afternoon. After leaving the coffee-room
guests were served other refreshments in the
dining room, where the appointments were very
elegant The guests were Mrs. A. G. Porter,
Mrs. S. T. Bowen, Mrs. John Spann, Mrs. Noble
Mrs. W. B. Fletcher, Mrs l.. S. Ayres, Mrs. James
Wright Mrs. Franklin Landers Mrs. V. I. Ma
lott Mrs. w. j. Holiday, Mrs Fred Rush, Mrs.
j. Landers. Mrs r. Adams, Miss Anna Dunlop
Mrs. L. A. Sewall Mrs. Judson. Mrs Reese, Mrs
Tanner, Mrs. J. w, Murphy, Mrs. w. NJ Jillson,
Mrs. c. L. Holstien, Mrs. FL. Wetsell Mrs. G.
w. Fairbanks, Mrs. Frank Ritzinger, Mrs. Fen
ton, Mrs G. Sayles, Mrs VIM Burford, Mrs
Lindley Vinton, Mrs. Newton Caypool, Mrs. J.
L, Mothershead, Mrs. Ferd Winter, Mrs. John
Holiday, Mrs A. W. Ritzinger. Mrs. S g.
Carey. Mrs viii Coffin, Mrs. Charles Judson
Mrs. e. C. Atkins, Mrs. G. e. Coffin Mrs. Major
Richards, Mrs Bushnell, Mrs. j. A. Closer, Mrs
c. p. Jacobs, Mrs. S. K Fletcher, Miss Laura
Ream, Miss Dunlop, Miss Mayo, Mrs. A NJ.
Robertson, Mrs. Bingham, Mrs. Erwin and many
others.
THE sMITH-MARMET WEDDING
The nuptials of Mr.. Austin Smith. of this city,
and Miss Lena Marmet. Of Cincinnati, were eel
ebraled in that city on last Wednesday evening
Eureka Hall was chosen as the scene of the fes-
tive occasion, and over three hundred guests, in
full evening toilets, appeared, at the hour des-
ignated, to witness the marriage rite of the high
contracting parties. The ceremony was per-
formed by the Rev. Phistor of the Lutheran
Church. The hall was handsomely decorated
with tropical plants and cut flowers. The stage
formed perfect bower of vines, behind which,
entirely obscured from the guests, was Carrier S
orchestra, which played the wedding march as
the bridal cortege entered. The bride was at
groom, Miss Mary Muhlhauser and Miss Matilda
Floto, of Chicago. Mr.. Will Sharpe, Mr.. T. L.
Wright and Mr. Sam Carey acted as groomsmen
The ushers were Messrs Reynolds Nichols and
Walton, of this city. The marriage ceremony
took place the opposite end of the hall from the
orchestra. under large canopy of smilax, from
which was suspended butterfly of different col
| ored roses, above which was a floral monogram
| of the contracting parties After the cOngratu-
| lations, the bridal train led the grand march
I fhn hall fhouco f0 ha
| lation served. The tables were beautifully dec
| Grated at each plate being button-hole bou-
quet and box of wedding cake with the card Of
| the happy couple. After the repast dane.
| ing was enjoyed until the 'wee sma hours
| The bride was attred in magnificent toilet
| of white corded ottoman silk, the front, sleeves
| and corsage thickly studded with seed pearls.
| Old point lace fastened by diamond ornaments
| and the bridal veil crowned by orange blossoms,
| finished this exquisite attire. Miss Muhlhauser
| wore pink brocade and velvet, Miss Belle Smith
was lovely in canary satin with trimmings of
pale yellow ostrich tips and tiny hummine birds,
Miss Floto, of Chicago. wore pale blue brocade
with pink roses and garniture of white lace
The groom wore the conventional suit
The ties worn by the groomsmen were
made from a piece of the brides dress
Miss Mai Wright was in attendance
ance at the wedding, and was one of the most
beautiful young ladies present. She Wore a
handsome walking Dress with bonnet to match.
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith left for New Orleans,
where they will enjoy their honeymoon, after
which they will take up their residence in Gin
cinnati.
SOCIETY EVENTS AT SHELBYvILLE
| Ten years ago last Wednesday night Harry
Whitcomb and Miss Matte johnson were mar
ried at the residence of Mr.. Thomas Caughey, at
| Shelbyville. by the Rev. B. F. Foster. of In
| dianapolis, in the midst of throng of admiring
| friends Last Wednesday night some sixty of
! their neighbors gave them a surprise at their
residence, on West Mechanic street
The Kensington Club of Sheibyvle gave an
entertainment on Thursday evening. at the ele-
| CANT residence of Mr.. John Ell. Leefers, which
| was largely attended. The address of
Miss Justine Letters was especially happy.
filled, as it was, with witty and
| appropriate hits. The following was the pro
| gramme of the evening: MY Ain Countrie;'
| piano solo, Mrs Prof. Bergen: address, Justine
| Leefers service of tea and cake; song, Fannie
| Robins; solo INSTRUMENTAL, Mary Ray; recita-
| ton, Hattie Smithers: raisins and nuts; song.
Laura Cory; duet tinstrumental). Mrs. Prof.
Bergen; song, Lulu Glessneri oranges;d solo tin
! strumentall, Miss Flora Blair; song Justine
| Letters; reading Matte Houston: service of
coffee and short bread; violin solo, Prof. Bergen;
address, Mrs May Barber; Aud Lang Syne,
chorus.