The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1897-06-17


of the young ladies were dainty organizes
and other summer fabrics. The party was
one of the prettiest of the season.
The ST Paul Dispatch devotes q column
of its Sunday edition to Mrs Jessie Whit
ridge De Wolf, the soprano, formerly or this
city. Mrs. De Wolf has been studying with
Mr.. Walker, q renowned oratorio teacher in
London, for some time and will return to
ST Paul this fall. Mrs. De Wolf sang in the
'Missiah' in London withClara Poole King
Whitney Woodbridge and George Ellsworth
Holmes and she has also been in great de-
mand for concerts and drawing room must
Gales and has been guest at notable SOCIAL
affairs. One parag graph is: Probably Mrs.
De VOLTS greatest vocal triumph was at the
annual concert given by Frau Joachim In
ing German leder, and Schultze Curtiuss,
the manager of the Bayreuth, and the
Motif concerts, was invited to be present
as he is always on the alert for new finds.
Frau Joachim had insisted that our ora
torio soprano is a Wagnerian singer, full of
the right kind of stuff. with fine musical
temperament, and had had splendid teach
ing At this musicale Mrs. De Wolf sang
Elsa's Dream MargaTEet, At the spinning naT
came from all parts OF the room, and
Schultze Cutiuss fastened to the singer,
pouring out a torrent of German, for he
said her pronunciation was so good he
thought she must be a ling1list. Afterward
he urged her to prepare as substitute for
Bayreuth, where he could easily get her
engaged, and offered Joachim and Motif
concerts the finest in London's season.
But the attractions of Berlin and the
studio of Prof julius Hey proved stronger
than London ENGAGEMENTS. Here Mrs De
Wolf was urged to prepare for grand opera.
glad he is not succeeding, in spite of
glowing prophecy of success In Wagnerian
roles, Here the London verdict was con
singer practically ready for work To
quote: Hey is helping me in a wonderful
way. He says when once one sings cor
rectly it never leaves him. My voice is
getting. to float like air; cannot feel any
ILIFF-GERARD.
Special to the indianapolis Journal
CRAWFORDSVILLE,I Ind, June 16-This
afternoon at 8 o'clock at the First Metho-
dist Church was solemnized the wedding of
Mr.. Charles w. Tiff, of Indianapolis, and
Miss Mary K. Gerard, the accomplished
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. d. W. Gerard.
The church altar was an immense bank OF
ferns and plants. Mrs. A B. Anderson, pre-
siding at the pipe organ, played Henselts
'Lebesled." AS the bridal party entered
the church the "Lohengrin'' bridal chorus
was sung by the female Baldwin quartet,
composed of Mrs Ben Crane, Mrs. Walter
Huet, Miss Edna Dice and Miss Flora
Kostanger. The ushers were DR.. Harry
c. Kahlo, John Mccullough and Edward
II. Bingham, of Indianapolis, and Royal II.
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by Mr. e. G.. Potts of Indianapolis. Rev.
s. V. Leech was the officiating clergyman,
During the ceremony the Lords prayer
was chanted and while the bridal party and
friends retired from the enpreh MTs AM
march. From the church the bridal party
went to the home of Mr.. Gerard, and later
took the evening train for 1 india t1Isa
after Sept. /. The brides dress was
white MORE antique silk trimmed with
vorite in this city. She is the daughter of
D. w. Gerard the Supreme Chief Of the
Tribe of Ben-Hu Among the guests from ron
out of the city were Miss Josephine lift
Miss Flora Tiff, Lewis Tiff, James A. lift
Charles Billen, G. Fl. Rocker, T. 4; Afford
G. L. Bieier, David Gibson, Miss Ella Roll
Inns and w. M. Gerard and wife, of Indian
apolis; Mrs. ": y story no, Of Lafayett cite
John Munns and daughter Edna, of Wayne
town; Mrs. Charles Rankin and son, of
Grand Rapids; Miss Berry e. Crabbs, of
Carm ILL.,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The marriage of Oscar E. Ruffner and
Miss Olive Lee Talbert took place this
evening at about o'clock at the home of
the brides parents Presiding Elder Rev
j. H. Cissel of the Methodist Church, Of
ficiated. After the ceremony reception to
about 200 guests held and the bride
and groom then went to their newly fur
nished home in this city.
PORTLAND WEDDINGS.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
PORTLAND, Ind, June 16.-Last night
Mr.. John S. Hines and Miss Ida e. Geiger
were united in marriage at the home of the
groom on East Walnut street by the Rev.
M. A. Harlan, pastor of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. After the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Hines were rendered serenades
by different musical organizations of the
city, Mr.. Hines is prominent young bust
ness man. and his bride is a former teacher
in the city schools.
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were married last night at the parsonage
of the Methodist Church by Rev NJ A.
berc Mr. Hood nf Is the w Son Of
prominent wholesale man, and his young
bride is a prominent society woman and
has considerable local reputation as
''-- FLEMING FENDRICK.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
VINCENNES, Ind, June 16.-This evening
at the home Of the bride, Miss Marie Cath
crime Fendrich, of this city, and Mr..
Charles 1. Fleming, of Terre Haute, were
married by Father Gueguen, of the cathe-
dral Mr. Henry Charles Hudson, of Terre
Haute, acted as best man. and Miss Anna
Hefron, of Washington, was bridesmaid
The bride is the eldest daughter of George
Fendrich, president of the Second National
Bank of this city. She is a graduate OF St.
Marys of the Woods, and is a girl of rare
accomplishments; The couple left tonight
for Nashville and other points IN the South
on bridal tour.
HANLIN-RISTINE.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
UNION CITY, Ind, June 16-The mar
rage of Mr.. Perry e. Hanlin and Miss Lulu
r. Ristine took place at the residence of
Mr. N H. Pangborn. in this city, last even
ing The bride is a leader in society in
this city and the groom n successful bust
ness man. Guests were present from Day
ton Springfield and Belltontaine, o. The
couple left for tour among Eastern cities,
after which they will reside here.
RICHMOND WEDDINGS.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, June 16-At the home
of the bride this afternoon took place the
marriage of Mr.. Arthur F. Benbow and
Miss CaIanthe Able. Rev. A. G. Neal, pastor
of the Fifth-street M. E. Church, ofticiated.
Mr. and Mrs. Benbow will reside at Dayton.
Mr. Carey c. Hurst and Miss Jeanette
Ball of Williamsburg, were married this
evening by the Rev. A. G. Neal, at his res
idence.
HARDWOOD. Tt
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
SHELBYVILLE, Ind, June 16.-To-night
at the residence of the brides parents, Prof.
and Mrs r. S. Wood, took place the mar
rage of Miss Estella Wood and Rev. NJ.
A. Farr pastor of the Locust-street NJ. Z.
Church at Greencastle. Rev j. r. T..
Lathrop officiated. Miss Wood is a talented
violinist and has attracted considerable at
tention as a contralto signer.
DAVIDSON-BOYD.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
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