The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-16

freshment favors were pink satin ribbon,
with the date of the party and quotation
printed In the center. Mrs. Mansfield was
Miss Byf1eld.
The meeting of the Matinee Musicale yes
terday was attended by a large number of
members men and visitors Miss Sarah + Meigs
Musical Characteristics" with Illustrations
by the first division. The incidental illustra-
The countries represented were Italy, with
the saltarello and tarantella: Spain. with
Gsunod is ireie and and scher astirS Rus
STA, by a song and a fantasia by Napravnik;
Poland. by two 'Krakowiak by Paderew-
SKI, and ScandinavIa, by chorus, Summer
cult tarantella, La Danza," by Rossini,
English by Mrs Arens. Miss Waugh. of
Upton, new member, played the Russian
Fantasia" and Mrs. Hunter played the
Mooney gave brilliant and characteristic
Interpretation TO the Paderewski selections.
In addition Mr.. Francis Walker, fine bari
tone with rare compass Of voice, the lecture
recitaifst, who was present, sang Scot
fish folk song and an old English folk song.
Nations not represented In Miss Meigs's pa
which will also be the last regular meeting
of the. Musicale. will be held next Wednes-
day afternoon, April o. This, with the an
nual meeting, will close the season.
CHURCHMAN-FLECT
Two of the oldest families in the city were
united yesterday in the marriage of Miss
Edith Fletcher, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ingram Fletcher, and Mr.. Edward NJ.
Churchman, which took place at noon at
ST. Paups Church. At either side of the
entrance to the chancel were pyramids of
palms, daisies and Easter lilies, while on
the altar were vases of lilies. Mr.. William
p Kappes presided at the organ and Played
while the large number of relatives and
friends gathered and filed the pews. The
Fletcher relatives were seated at the left
and the Churchman relatives at the right Of
the main aisle, while the pews back were
flied with friends in handsome spring
gowns. with hats made OF flowers which
gave particularly gay appearance TO the
church. The bridal procession was most inn
pressve. The vested choir of forty or more
voices. of boys and girls passed down the
left aisle singing the bridal chorus from
Lohengrin AT the main door they met the
bridal party and preceded them TO the altar.
Following the choir were the ushers. Messrs
Robert and Henry Churchman, Widiam
Mu.,en Albert Blackledge, James l.. Mitch
ell and Arthur Fletcher Hall. Two little
flower maids, Misses Rebecca Turner and
Agnes Care Brown, in white gowns with
wreaths OF their hair, walked next and then
the bridesmaids. Misses Maris and Gertrude
Fletcher, sisters of the bride. the bride and
note of the song was sung, the bride and
groom, the latter attended by his brother.
Mr.. Frank Churchman stood before Rev
G.. A. Christensen, who pronounced the cere-
mony of the Episcopal Church. While the
words were being said the organist played
Mende,ssohns Spring Song" AT the con-
clusson the choir passed out singing "Jeru-
salem the Golden. and as they reached
the door, they formed an aisle through
which the wedding party passed.
The bride wore a beautiful gown of white
satin, with a short train. The corsage was
trimmed with chiffon, and rose point lace.
Her bouquet was large bunch OF Bride
roses and tuile veil completely enveioped
her. The bridesmaids were dressed alike in
blue silk gowns covered with embroidered
moussesaine de sole, with blue satin sash.
ribbons and checkers and they wore hats
OF tule trimmed with forget-me-nots and
white hyacinths. Their flowers were punches
OF daisies tied with long white satin stream
ers which they carried under the left arm.
Their ornaments were silver arrows-a part
OF the Fletcher crest-gifts from the bride.
The little flower maids also wore tiny silver
arrows. After the marriage wedding
breakfast was given 10 the relatives by
Mrs. H. G.. Carey. aunt OF the bride The
bridal party seated at long table in
the dining ROOM which was conopied with
garlands OF smi.ax and In the center was a
vase OF white lilies: The other guests were
The favors OF thlmb.es, penny and ring
were found In the cake by Miss Gertrude
Fletcher and Mr.. Blacliedge. The house
was adorned with strands OF smiiax, over
doors. windows and pictures and vases Of
fragrant blossoms. Mr.. and Mrs: fletcher
C. They will 60 to housekeeping In their
own home. No. 6is North Pennsylvania
street. on their return. and viii receive
Wednesdays May 20 and q. They received