The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-29
A NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT
Marriage Of Mr.. Herbert Clark Emery
and Miss Nay Louise Martindale.
Handsome Gowns of the Bride, Attendants
and Guests-0ther Weddings
Personal and Society.

One of the most notable social events
and one Of the handsomest home weddings
ever given in this city. was the marriage
yesterday of Miss Mary Louise Martindale,
second daughter of Hon. and Mrs. L. b.
Martindale. and Mr.. Herbert Clark Emery,
of Boston. The handsome residence, No.
237 North Meridian street, was brilliantly
illuminated throughout
At dusk the guests. including only the
relatives and most intimate friends, to the
number of 150 assembled to witness the
ceremony. which took place at 6 o'clock.
Just at that hour the bridal party entered
the south drawing-room and stood
In the bow window. The ushers,
Mr.. Agustus Coburn and Mr.. Ben
jamin Nichols preceded. They were fol-
lowed by Mr.. and Mrs. Martindale, the
groom and his best man. Mr.. Lynn b. Mar
tindale. the bridesmaids, Miss Eames of
Buffalo. and Miss Semple of Pennsylvania.
and the bride and her sister. Miss Emma
Martindale. the maid of honor. The groom
met his bride and stood before Rev. NJ l..
Haines, pastor of the First Presbyterian
Church. who performed the ceremony,
using the complete Episcopal service.
The bridal dress was an exqusitely
picturesque costume of white embroidered
chiffon over white satin. 1t was made en-
traine with rOund neck and full sleeves
and trimmed with ribbons. The bride
carried large bouquet of lilies of the
valley and white hyacinths. and wore the
groOm's gift pendant of diamonds. The
flmy veil was adjusted in French fashion,
envelODing the entire figure, and was con-
fined to the hair with cOrOnet of gold and
pearls. To one of such delicate beauty as
the bride the costume was in graceful
harmony. Miss Martindale's gown was of
white tulle, over satin, with demi-
train and low cOrsage, and trimmed with
ribbons. Her bouquet was Of purple vio-
lets, and she wore q beautiful necklace of
pearls. Miss Eames's and Miss SempIe's
dresses were of tulle. over satin. similar to
that worn by the maid of honor, and they
carried garlands of smilax. ferns and pink
roses. AirS. Martindale wore q magniti-
trimmed with embroidered chiffon.
The orchestra played the wedding march
for the entrance and Promise Me" for the
ceremony. and then. during the remainder
of the evening, q programme of choice Sc
lectlons. After the congratulations had
served. The bridal party and few friends
were in one dinlng-roOm. The table was
entirely in green and white. Ribbons of
green were draped about it. and at the cor
tulips in place. Pendant from the srnilax-
encircled chandelier were garlands of
smilax and white carnations, which almost
met the candelabra on the tables. When
the bridal cakes were cut there were found
toys of fate. Miss Peck's piece contained
the ring. Mr.. Coburn's the penny, Miss
Semple's the cat and Mr.. Lynn Mar
tindale's the button. In the second dining
room orchids and azaleas were used. The
center piece for the table was q large low
basket filled with orchids and ferns. The
cloth was strewn with roses. and from
crystal candlesticks q mellow light was
shed over the flowers. The buffet and
mantel were filled, with plants.
floral ornamentatiOn for tho drawing-roOm
was entirely OF Catherine Nermet roses
begonias and smilax. Over the bOw~win-
dow was fringe OF roses. and on either
side were large, fiat wall-baskets overflow
ing with roses The mantels and door
frames wero filled with roses and portieres
of smilax and roses transformed the room
into bower, which was doubly re-
peated by the many mirrors. The
front door was banked with palms
hall was laden with vases filled with fra
grant roses and brilliant orchids The emusic
room was resplendent with green vines and
yellow tulips. and the libraryi was artistic.
ally embellished with scarlet pOinsettias,
carnations and tulips The stairway was
wound from end to end with smilax and
clematis and from every point of view
there were quantities of flowers. making
the place delight for the eye and fragrant
in the extreme.
A large reception followed at 8 O'Clock.
which was attended by several hundred
representative society people. quite a num-
Der beinG, from out OF town. Mr.. and Mrs.
MaTsndae were tbs assisted d.,tinn in Hr
Mr. and Mrs Charles I MartindsIs. isp.'0a Mr. snS
Mrs. Addison Harris, Mr.. and Mrs. Her1e ey
Bates, it,. Mr.. and Mrs Robert Martindale,
Mr.. and Mrs. John o. Perrin of Lafayette.
Miss Zinn of Lafayette. Miss Mary Smith
of Cincinnati.
Mrs. Charles Martindale wore a costume
of rose brOcade and lace. Mrs. Addison
Harris's costume was superb white striped
satin and brOcade. trimmed with silver and
crystal passementerle. Mrs. Bates, ir.,
wore beautiful gown of light blue silk
and chiffon. trimmed with violets. Mrs.
Robert Martindale wore her wedding dress
of white failie. trimmed with pearls. Mrs.
Perrin's dress was an elegant white bro
.i; eaded satin I trimmed with gold gold passe-
wore cream white silk. with
Ostrich-tip trimming. Miss Smith wore
q light blue crepe de chene. trimmed with
ribbons. Miss Lotta Emery. sister of the
groom, wore q dainty white null and val
tuning of the guests was particularly rich
and rarely equaled In point of elegance at
any social gathering. The many colors
and flashing gems was brilliant picture.
among Tue Guests iroin oub oI Town were
Mr.. George d. Emery. SON and daugh-
ter. of Boston, the grOom's father brother;
and sister; Mr.. and Mrs. Solomon
Thatcher. of Chicago: Col. and Mrs. j. NJ.
WestcOtt, of Richmond; Prof and Mrs.
James H. Smart and Mrs. Charles B.
Stuart, of Lafayette; Miss Moon and
Messrs. George aud Lawrence Chapman, of
Eau Claire. Wis; Mr.. James Condit. of
Chicago; Mrs. George Wbeclock. of Chicago.
The presents were magnificent and from
all parts of the globe. The prominence of
Judge Martindale and family making
them friends every rywhere. Mr.. Emery. who
deals extensively in the valuable woods of
Central and South America. has friends in
those countries and seemingly everyone
has remembered them with some valuable
token of friendship and esteem. In addi-
tion 10 the presents kilograms OF cOngratu.
lation were arriving all day and during the
evening. Mr.. and Mrs Emery left last
night for an extended Southern tour. They
will return the latter part of February and
bc given reception the Oath at the family
residence before going to Boston to reside.
BowEN-wENTwoRTH
CHICAGO. Jan. 28.-At noon. at the New
England Church, Mr.. Clarence Winthrop
Bowen, eldest son of Mr.. Henry c. Bowen.
proprietor of the New York Independent,
and MISS Roxaua Wentworth, only daugh-
ter of late Hon. John Wentworth. were
united in marriage in the presence of q con-
course of friends including many promIn-
ent people of Chicago and New York. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. James
Gibson JamisOn. ID. d.. the pastor. assisted
by Franklin w. Fisk, president of the Chi
cago Theological Seminary. Herbert
Bowen. United states consul atBarcelona.