The Indianapolis journal., 1896-04-06

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brunette. the two sisters. who are de-
votedly attached to each other, present
Very interesting contrast when seen to-
dark, but what lends the real attraction to
ner race Is very sweet and pleasing ex-
preston.
during the last week has been handsome
brown and black embossed brocade, over
which she sometimes wears a lovely ermine
cape.
THE GRooMs COSTLY GIFT.
Mrs. Dimmick has been the recipient of
many handsome presents from every part
of the country, but the one she values most
Of all is a magnificent 'sunburst," which
will be doubly valued, as 1t is the principal
gift of General Harrison to his bride. Last
evening Mrs. Dimmick received few in
innate friends, to whom she accorded the
privilege of seeing her wedding gifts
The beautiful Easter decorations at ST.
Thomas's Church. which will be done by
Thorley, will do service for Mrs. Dimmick's
wedding. Fresh lilies will be arranged on
the altar, and lilies tied to the pews by
broad satin ribbons, but with these exceo-
tlons the same flowers which trimed the
church to-day will decorate it for the ex-
be elaborate enough for any occasion, and
VIII leave nothing to be desired in the way
| Of artistic effect.
General Harrison and his best man. ex-
Secretary Benjamin F. Tracey, will wait the
| arrival Of the bridal party In the yestry
room. When the bride reaches the vesti-
signal and they will enter the church, meet
| ing Mrs. Dimmick at the chancel steps,
where General Harrison will receive her
from her brother-n-law, Lieutenant j. f.
Parker, of the United States navy.
AS already stated Mrs. Dimmick will
have no attendants. She. will be preceded
| by two ushers, Hon. Daniel M. Ransdall a
warm friend Of General Harrison ana Mr.
r: f. Tibbott, his private secretary She
Will wear a silvery gray gown as an
bouquet Will be an exquisite bunch of
white lilacs, which Thorley will arrange in
shower effect. great bow of white satin
| Of lilac will be knotted to the narrow white
satin trails, which will fa.l over the skirt
moss rosebuds will be tucked away among
| the other flowers.
THE WEDDING MUSIC.
The ceremony will be performed by the
rector, the Rev. Dr. John Wesley Brown.
The musical service will not be elaborate
| 1t will consist of selections from "Lohen-
grim" played very softly on the organ, the
| intermezzo of "Cavalleria Rusticana'' and
the march from "Tannhauser," rendered by
Dr. Warren, organist of the church.
The few friends who will witness the
| marriage will be unable to offer their con-
| gratulations afterward, as no reception will
be held Even the usual collation. for the
bridal party will be omitted. The ex-Pres-
| ident and his bride will be driven to the
residence of one of her friends, where she
| will change her gown for travelling CO.'S
tune and they Will then start on their
| its end.
General and Mrs. Harrison will return
East later in the season and spend the sum-
| chased a place at the First lake In the
Fulton chain. where he is having, a pic
| turesque log cabin built. 1t will be ready
for occupancy in June and will be fitted up
in accordance with its future mistress's
taste.
| If we can conceive a courtshp that is ac-
tually prosaic in It's lack of romance and yet
in all its elements is the very essence of ro-
nance, we will have the glimmer of an idea
Harrison and Mrs. Mary Dimmick ripened
| into that affection which will be crowned
by Mondays ceremony. 1t is prosaic in this.
that 1t began, was fostered by and grew
| among the cares, the daily routine, the ar
| duous labor, the countless schemes and trials
and druiging details of mans work-a-day
this man was the foremost statesman and
| the busiest politician of the land. 1t was the
very hsgh5 b OF romanee IN THIS thst uncon
| to the knowledge Of the other, revealing it's
strength and its weakness. its loving qualities
until, imperceptibiy at first, feeling Of con. on
| fidence and Of boundless trust grew up which
| needed but an impetus to blossom into love.
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| dent Of the United States, Mrs. Mary Dim
| mick his wife's niece, left her home in In
dianapolis to help her aunt in her duties as
| mistress of the White House. Almost before
| the first year nad passed the social functions
| of the White House had become of secondary
Importance to her. The President had found
more important work for her to do.
| NATE FOR A STATESMAN
He had found that she could keep her own
counsel; she was discreet. He had found
that she could straighten out little tangles
of men and things; she had tact. He had
| found that the affairs of the country pos
sessed a great interest for her, and that her
| knowledge of politics and the finances of the
land was beyond that of many Senator
who made speeches on those subjects; che
| was wel-read and clear-headed.
And so the woman who had come to help
| at receptions and teas became source of
| relief to the President, which only men who
utive Offices can appreciate. He discussed af-
| fairs Of state with her. They chatted about
appointments. about men. about measures.
woman could have made. He outlined his
plans, the very recital of which helped to
Dlmmick became valuable parsonage in the
it more fully, than BENJAMIN Harrison. He
| frequently allued playfully to his counsel
lor'' and gave frequent testimony Of her as
| sistance to him.
| After the death or Mrs. Harrison her du-
ties became even more arduous. When
| finally, Benjamin Harrison's term of Office
| expired and he withdrew into private life
| there was no member Of his household SO
| thoroughly worn out Mrs. Dimmick. Last
summer the McKees were at Valley Forge
and Mrs. Dimmick was with them
| long vacation at Valley Forge. The famous
Baby Mckee was there. The famous Baby
Mckee was cruelty neglected by his grandpa
min Harrison had fallen In love-
.Ex-President Benjamin Harrison had a
| busy day yesterday, and throughout 1t all he
| maintained a. cheerful equanmity which usu.
| ally marks the man who is free from the
| cankering care of office. Nor was this con-
| dition of mind in the least disturbed when
| he accidentally came face to face with
| Thomas Collier Platt. The General is gen.
| orally an early riser. but the white bath
| robe that Is decorated with blue dogs and
| hung near his bed. and the red slippers, with
undisturbed until 9:3O o'clock That was the
| hour at which he arose.
A LOVERS APPETITE.
| He breakfasted with Lieutenant Parker
d. NJ. Ransdell and E. F. Tibbott, his pri-
vate secretary. The ex-President had a Wig
orous appetite. and ate heartily from a choice
Of these dishes that were served: Oranges.
oatmeal. sliced tomatoes, broiled bluefish.
lamb chops. mutton kidneys, with mush-
rooms. potatoes. hashed, with cream, soft
boiled eggs and flannel cakes, rolls and cof-
| fee. Rather good for a lover.