The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-15
FRIENDS WISH THEN JOY.
The Brilliant Wedding of Mr. Voorhees, and
Miss Yajen at the Second Church.

Miss Yajen at the Second Church.
No handsomer wedding ever occurred in Indi-
annapolis than that of last night, when Miss
Fannie Belle Vajen became the wife OF Mr.
Charles Stewart Voorhees,, and certainly there
was never a more beautiful bride. The wedding
took place at the Second Presby terrain Church,
of which Miss Vajen is q member, at o'clock.
in the presence of brilliant asssrnblsee OF
guests from this city and abroad. 1t was the
largest wedding since the church had been redec-
Grated and furnished, and that. with tine beauti.
full arrangement Of palms, ferns, vines and pom
cettas, which completely hid the pulpit,
made fitting surrounding for the oc-
cason. The groomsmen were Mr.. William Duff
Hayn;e, of Washington Mr.. William c. Ball,
Mr.. Il. G. Thompson. and Rev. j. b. Stanley.
of Terre Haute; Mr. Joseph K. Sharpe, jr., Mr..
Charles T. Vajen. and the ushers, Mr.. James B.
Curtis and Mr.. William E. Kurtz, escorted the
guests to their seats, those of the family being
separated from the others by a rope OF green
and chysanthemums. Mr.. Il. a. Newland pre-
sided at the organ.
When the hour arrived for the ceremony the
ushers entered the east aisle, and. proceeding to
the door to the left Of the pulpit which was
thrown open. The bridesmaids then entered,
aoO, Two Dv Two, walked down the aisle 10 TIC
front OF tho church. where they met the bride,
and her father, and the maid OF honor.
Miss Carrie Vajen, the brides sister, whom they
preceded TO the altar In the meantime. The
Rroomsmen separated as the bridal party came
up, four walking to the left and four to the right
of the pulpit. AT the altar the groom and his
best man, Mr.. Reese II. Voorhees,, awaited
them. Rev. James Mcleod. pastor of the
church, performed the solemn rite IN an i'm
pressive manner, with the giving and receiving
of the ring.
The brides dress was Of very rich white bro
caded satin ma:lasse. trimmed with duchesse
lace, and had front or net. embroidered in silk
and pearls. Tho corsage was cut shaped and
the train was square and Of moderate length.
Her veil was artistically adjusted and fell
to the bottom OF the dress. 10
her hand she carried a prayer-book, and her
jewels were diamonds, butterfly pendant OF
gift of the groom. The maid of honor wore
dress of white silk, with draperies of net en-
brodered IN vines of daisies The bridesmaids
were Miss Halle Voorhees,, of Washington.
sister of the groom; Miss Josephine Peters, or
Louisville; Miss Anna Strong, of Terre Haute;
Miss Annie Porter. Miss Julia Sharpe and Miss
Florence Malott. Each wore a dress OF white
silk, covered with drsperies Of embroidered net
The corsages were all 6ecolette, LONG mosque
taire gloves of doye-gray undressed kid. Each
wore a wreath OF white chrysanthsmums, and
carried bouquet, with q rope Of the same flowers
which hung to the floor. On a table near
the altar was q boquet and rope OF roses OF the
same design. which the maid of honor handed
10 the bride at the conclusion OF the ceremony.
Miss Annie Wilson. of Washington, and Miss
Anna Sharpe, OF this city. were OF the party.
partners for the ushers. Miss Wilson wore an
sx1uisite dress Of pink satin snd yslTse and
deliberately embroidered silver brocade, with
pink pearl trimming, aud Miss Sharpe white
silk. combined with old-thrsadsd tulle, aud
trimmed with gold embroidered bands
Mr Voorhees, is the eldest son Of Hon. d. ".
rhano or.Af o q h. hAlo 70 In
from Washington Territory. He has Won for
his bride one of this citys most beautiful. popu-
lar and accomplished young ladies. She is
the eldest daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. Il.
Vajen, Of the Oldest and wealthiest
families here and society regrets the removal
of Miss Vaien from its midst Among the
guests from out Of town were: Mr and Mrs.
Williams, of Detroit; Mrs George ID. Newhall.
OF Cincinnati; Mr. and Mrs: j. L. Roberts. Mr.
and Mrs. Skaats, Mr. and Mrs Griffith. of Gin
cinDati; Mrs. j. l.. Beail. Of Washington; Miss
Miles, Of Washington; Mrs. Dunbar Of Green
castle; Mrs. Raub, of Earl Park; Mr. and Mrs. Carl
Swiggett, Of Cambridge City; Mrs. Duell, OF
Chicago Mr. Albert Larkin. Mr.. Bent, of Gin
cinnati; Mr.. MeRea, Mr.. Wyeth. Col. Thomas
Nelson, Of Tsrre Hauts; Mr.. and Mrs. Dodge,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. g. Pettbone, Mrs. VI. Eddy,
chicago Miss Nellie Peters, Louisville; Mr..
and Mrs. Benjamin Crawford, Danville IL;
Mr. and Mrs. William SIMPLIFY, Mr.. Frank Spen-
Ger, Mr.. Charles Andrews. Lafayette; Gen.
Darr and DAUGHTERS, San Francisco; Mr. and
Mrs. Harry Rogers, Toronto, Canada; Miss Alice
Jeffres, Cincinnati; Miss Citizens, of Washing
ton, and Mr.. Lamb.
The wedding was followed by a large recep.
ton ct the family residence. No. l2S North Me-
r.aian street. The spacious home was filed
with friends. to extend congratulations. and
here before the reception the bridal party were
given a dinner. The brides table was decorated
with roses, and garlands of them were suspended
from the chandelier. The groom's gift to the
bridesmaids were lace pins, q design Of three
forget-rne -nots in blue enamel and having in
the center tiny diamond. The groomsmen
received scarf-pius. q knot Of gold also having
diamonds. The happy couple stood before
mirror to receive toe good wishes OF their
friends. The parlor decorations were entirely
of smi,ax chrysanthemums and roses. Many
and costly gifts testify to the esteem IN
which both are held. Mr.. and Mrs. Voorhees,
left at II o'clock fog bridal trip. and will re-
turn to Washington, about the first Of Decem-
Der, to reside, where Miss Voorhees, will give
large reception in their honor.
Among the gueSts from the city were Llr. and
Mrs: Russell Harrison, Mr.. and Mira. J. Il.
Mckee. Mr.. and Mrs. Jno C. New, Mr. D. p.
Erwin, Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Carey. Mr.
and-Mrs John Stewart. Mr. and Mrs. n. D:
Mrs T. p Haughey, Hon. A. G. Porter Mr..
and Mrs. A. Fl. Snow, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
Mayer, ir.. Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin Ian
ders, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Fueate Mrs.
Edward I'd Sshurma n MN Mr. and Mrs s F; Bowen
Evans, Mr.. and Mrs D. A. Richardson, Col. j.
A BridRland, Mics Mary Morrison, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. f. Clsypool, Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Fraser,
Mr. and Mrs John NJ. Shaw. Miss L.nders.
Judge S. Claypool and daughters, Miss Alberta
Johnson, Miss Nancy Baker, Miss Constant,
Miss Parsons of Peru, Mr.. and Mrs III. S.
Hsnckel. Mr.. and Mrs. ". p Bingham. Mr. w.
F. c. Colt, Mr.. aud Mrs. j. w. Beck.
Scott. Col and Mrs. c. S. Willard.
Mrs. Herbert Collins, Mrs. NJ. Mckenzie and
daughter, Mrs. John A. Holman. Mrs James
Mcleod. Dir. and Mrs. A. c. Harris, Mrs. Beth
Earl. Mrs. McOuat, Miss Newcomer, Miss
Small, Miss Clippineer Mr.. and Mrs. II. B. F.
Peirce, Miss PIERCE, Miss Van Valkenberg, Mr.
and Mrs. Clarence Wulsin, Mrs. John Roberts
aud daughters aud others