The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1896-04-07

Mrs. John F. Parker and General Tracy,
Nj. Tibbott and Mr.. Ransdeil, Lieutenant
down the aisle to the strains OF the ..Tann-
hauseur March of Wagner, and, entering
the carriages waiting at the entrance the
AIR and Mrs. Pinchot. No Gramercy Park.
where light refreshments were served ana
where the party donned travelling attire Tor
Mrs Dimmick's wedding gown was of
pearl grey, gros grain SILK: The skirt
was plain with short train railing from Ine
waist in full, soft godets. Louis XVI
coat. opening in front over full vest OF
white chiffon, with broad revers, draped
with rare old honiton lace, half a yard IN
width, extending down each side OF the
front and draped over the hips, forming a
coat effect The sleeves were long and full.
tapering TO the arm below the elbow and
ending In a fall of lace at the wrist. Around
the neck there was plush collar OF paest
blue velvet, over which was entwined
stri1g of magnificent pearls, fastened with
diamond clasp, the gift or the bridegroom.
She carried large bouquet OK lilies of the
valley The bonnet worn by the bride was
dainty French creation, composed OF lace
and blue velvet, with white aigrette neid
in place by jewel pins.
The groom wore a well-made Prince Al
bert coat worn closely bstt9ned with Ia Sis
silk four-in-hand tie completed the BRIDE
grooms attire. He wore bouton1ere OF the
lily of the valley.
ventional afternoon style, wore a bouton-
Mere of lily of the valley and white violets
and the ushers wore white yioietS Mrs
John +. Parker, the brides sister, carried
an exquisite bouquet of catalayas orchids.
General and Mrs. Harrison left the resi-
dence of Mr. and Mrs. Pinchot at o'clock
and were driven 10 the Desbrosses- s-street
ferry, driving directly on board on the Penn
syivania ferry boat, which left Immediately
for the depot, where the bridal couple entered
the private car Of President Frank Thomp-
son. which was attached to the regular train
leaving for indianapolis at $50. Immediately
the train pulled out dinner was served on the
car, General and Mrs. Harrison being Joined
by Lieutenant and Mrs. John F. Parker and
party as far as Philadelphia. The train, con-
ductor A. Waters. started at S:02 y. m, and
ia expected TO arrive at indianapolis at 10l5
tomorrow night. ]
Mrs. Harrison, who is a small but very
graceful woman, rather dark complexion, and
of a very bright and attractive appearance,
is related to General Harrison through his
late wife, who was her aunt. She was born
in Honesdae, Pa, where most of her
younger life was spent, and where she be-
came acquainted with her first husband, Wal
ter +. Dimmick, member of wealthy Penn
bany, but who died within a few months aft
er their marriage After the death of her
first husband she lived with her mother and
her father and Mrs lords father, DR.. Scott,
until her mothers death in 1890, wnen she
came to New York city 10 live with her sis
considerable time at the White House dur
ing General Harrison,s administration, and
was a great favorite with her aunt, the late
Mrs. Harrison.
Mrs. Dimmick received many valuable pres
ents. The principal gift from General Har-
rison TO Mrs. Dimnlick was a necklace of
seven rows of pearls. The necklace Is fifty
five inches long and has diamond clasps.