The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1893-01-05
Seymour-Jacob BE-

The marriage of Miss Lucy Helen ia
cobs, daughter of Mrs. Charles p. Jacobs,
and Mr.. George Frederick Seymour, took
place last evening, at s o'clock, at the FAM
lily residence. on North Delaware street.
Rev. Henry Day, who has OBLIGATED at all
the weddings in the Jacobs family. pro-
nounced the ceremony. assisted by Rev. w.
F. Taylor. pastor of the First Baptist
few Of their 'n many friends ""V were 'i in.
vited to be present. The bride was
attended by her sister, Miss Amy
l.. Jacobs, as maid of honor, and by her
cousin, Miss Pearl Petitdidlor, of Mount
attendants were his brother, Mr.. al Sey-
mour. of Ann Arbor, Mich. and Mr.. Harry
Price. An orchestra played she wedding
March" as they passed through to the back
parlor and took their places under a canopy
Of cedar garlands and white hyacInths. The
mantel a: one side was hidden with palms,
ferns. hyacinths and lilies. and the
window at the other side was banked
with the same. which made o complete
frame of green and white for the party.
The bride wore an elegant white duchesse
satin. trimmed with duchesse lace. Her
veil was the one worn by her mother at
her marriage. Her jewel was a beautiful
diamond pendant. and she carried a bon
Quet of Bride roses. Miss Amy Jacobs's
dress was of white china silk. demitrain.
and she carried Marechal Mel roses. and
Miss Petitdldier's gown was of pink silk.
md her bouquet Mermet roses. The house
was handsomely decorated throughout. All
the doorways were encircled with holly.
In the library, which was all green leaves
and red berries. lemonade was served by
Misses Helen Seaton and Julia Spades. The
reeeption-room was adorned with o profu-
sion of pink carnations and roses. and the
dining-room was gold and white. The
bridal party and friends. TO the number of
twelve, sat at the center table, which was
ornamented with q large basket of roses
and ferns, and there were roses and ferns
on the mantel. Many beautiful
bride and groom. The bride gave
her attendants turquoise and pearl
rings and the groom presented his best man
aDd grOOmsmen with handsome oleoye-
buttOns. AFR. and Mrs. Seymour left last
night for Chicago. and from there they
will go TO Boston and other places to spend
a fortnight. When they return they will
reside with Mrs. Jacobs. No. Col North Dela-
ware street. The guests from out of town
were Mr.. and Mrs. ID. +. Jacobs. Misses
Alice and Anna Jacobs. Mr. Walter Sey-
mour, of Chicago: Hon. John Richter. of
LaPorte: Mr.. and Mrs. +. f. collars. son
and daughter. of Fort Wayne, and Mr..
Harry Lee, of Mount Carmel. Mr.. and Mrs.
Sey mour Will be at home to their friends
the Tuesdays in February.
Mrs. Reese's Party.
One of the bandsomest parties of the sea-
son was given last evening by Mrs. Fernan-
dina Reese in the assembly hall. at the
PropylRum, to introduce her daughter.
Miss Lille Reese. and son.. Mr.. Louis Reese.
and for their guests. Miss Grant and Miss
Pinkerton. of Xenia, o. Miss Reese wore q
dainty gown of white chiffon over white
silk. and carried a bouquet OF lilies OF the
valley. Mrs. Reese was assisted In receiv-
ing by Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Hollweg and
Miss Mary Hanson. and in entertaining
by Mrs. Henry SEVERN. Mrs. Frederick
Rush. Mrs. Charles NJ. Walker. Mrs. Albert
Gall and Mrs. John A. Holman. The hall
never looked SO beautiful as 1t did upon
this occasion. The decorations. which
were all green and white. were elaborate.
Graceful ropes of cedar were draped from
the walls to the iron girders. and where
the centers crossed and dropped they were
tied with bows and ends of satin ribbon.
The chandeliers were twIned with holly and
white bows fell from their lowest part.
On the side walls were large green palm
leaves. and the mantels and corners were
filled with palms. In tho punch bowl was
swan of ice. in which were frozen white
lilies. Refreshments were served from q
daintily appointed table on the platform.
On one side of the table was q bunch of
ferns. and on the other white lilies, each
tied with green ribbons. Handsome lam s
and candles with green shades added to
the attraetiveness of the whole. Pro-
Rrommes Ut the dances were presented to