The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-11-24

Mrs Henry Scot Fraser, Mrs. w. F. c.
Colt. Mrs. II: Bates, tr., Mrs William l.
Carey, Mrs. john w. Kern, Mrs. Frank
Maus, Mrs. John L. Griffiths, Mrs. A. II.
Nordyke. Mrs John c. Dean, Mrs. v. r.
Malott, Mrs. o. II. Hasselman, Mrs. ii. b.
Holman, Mrs. F. w. Hays Mrs. S. Her
bert Collins, Mrs. A. d. Gates Miss Gar
rard and Miss Newcomer. These ladies en-
tertained in the parlor and in the assembly
hall. The decoration in the parlor was of
chrysanthemums, set in the mantels, fiiled
with palms. and facing the stairs was a
large wreath of lycatheo leaves and flowers
containing a Thanksgiving motto. In the
assembly hall one of the most unique en-
bellishments yet placed in that room was
seen.
There was profusion of wild smilax
forming fTieZe about the room and fall
ing from the long iron girders. Suspended
from the center of the ceiling was four
faced jackie lantern, and at each corner
and at the top of each column was a
jack-o lantern, each grotesque face
being lighted by a pink-shaded electric
light within. The lights in the hall We're
shaded in pink, giving a twilight effect. on
the north wall was large horn OF plenty,
of green and chrysanthemums, and falling
from its generous mouth were fruits and
vegetables in all colors, shapes and sizes:
Across the stage was a hedge of green and
in one corner was spread tent in the shad-
ow of trees at either side. A jack lantern
ornamented the center of the high mantel
and many palms and chrysanthemums
rounded out the whole in style approprl-
was served in the east parlor. The mantel
decoration correspondent with that IN the
west parlor On the table was s a Fren nc
bon on the high handle. A three-course
supper was served. There were stockhold-
ers and guests from out of town present
and the party was the first of the season
for some of the young ladies who are buds.
RAVE-REED.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind, Nov. 2S.-At
1880 O clock last evening at Willey's Chapel,
Mr.. Herman Rave and Miss Alice Reed were
united in marriage. There were no attend
ants. The ceremony was performed by Revs.
Harry Poindexter and j. G. Rees. The
church was crowded with friends of the
couple. The bride is d daughter of ex-Com-
missioner Augustus Reed. The groom is a
newspaper man and author well known over
the State.
Johnson Wilcoxsen, their daughter, Miss
Myrtle Wilcoxsen, and William F. Phillips,
of New Albany. were married. The cere-
mony was performed by Rev. j. L. ONeal.
BOONE-DE MOTTE.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
FRANKLIN, Ind, Nov. 23.-Mr. Elmer
Boone and Miss Lena De Motto, leading
young people of Whiteland, were married in
the Presbyterian Church at that place this
evening. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. M. L. Pearson. Misses Una Dickson
and Norma Brewer, of Whiteland and Leta
Ransden, of Franklin, were bridesmaids,
while Don Lagrange, CLANCY Powell and
George De Motto were groOmSmen. After
the wedding there was reception at the
home which the groom had prepared for
his bride. Mr.. Boone is a travelling deputy
under United States Revenue Collector
Nowlin.
SEYMOUR WEDDINGS.
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
CEVMOTTR md night al
9 clock Mr.. Charles f. Vernerder Of Hunt
ington, and Miss Ella Champion were united
in marriage at the home of the brides
parents, Rev. j. M. Baxter. of the First NJ
E. Church, officiating. The marriage was a
surprise to the people of this city to whom
the bride is well known. The couple left
on late train for Huntington, their future
home.
Mr.. J. f. Ross of Indianapolis, and Miss
Wayne Tanner were united in marriage at
the home of the brides parents at Milan
this afternoon at o'clock. They will make
Indianapolis their home.
BRETNALI-CURME.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
RICHMOND, Ind, Nov. 23.-At the home
of Rev. and Mrs. Arthur A. Curme this
evening took place the marriage of Rev.
]. H. Bretnall and their daughter, Miss
Lulu. The ceremony was witnessed by a
number of guests. The bride is a graduate
of Cincinnati Wesleyan and Corrtell Col
leges. She was teacher of modern Ian
guages and elocution both at Jennings Sem
mary, Illinois, and Taylor University at
Upland, Ind. The bridegroom is a graduate
both OF Cornell and Northwestern University
and is a promising young minister of the
Upper Iowa M. E. Conference.
EXPERIMENTATION.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
BEDFORD, Ind, Nov. 23.-Dr. Frank E.
~ nj
ter of Mrs. Mary E. Richardson, were mar
| ried to-day by the Rev. Irvine. The bride
is one of Bedfords most accomplished
young women. They left on the north
pound train, after the ceremony, for a
HUNT-KEEsLING
Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
PENDLETON, Ind, Nov. 29.-At $50
o'clock this evening the marriage of Miss
Maud Keesling and Prof H. f. Hunt took
place at the home Of the brides parents.
Music Notes.
Mr. Frank T. Maffey and the Indianapolis
Banjo Club will give a concert at the Propy-
| laeum Dec. 2 assisted by "A. A. Farland,
a banjoist of note.
The Progressive Piano-forte Club, COM
posed of the advanced pupils of J. NJ. Dun
| gan will give miscellaneous and his
| toricai programme at the piano waTerooms
| OF Carlin q LenoX tomorrow evening. The
INVITATION Is general 10 all interested IN
music study. Mozart will be the author of
| the evening.
Miss Bertha Schellschmidt will be the
| concert meister of the Symphony Orchestra
concert Monday evening at Engiish's Opera
| House. The programme which Mr.. Schneid-
er has arranged is particularly delightful,
and contains the Symphony in Minor -
by Franz Schubert the Concerto in c
Minor, OPP. 49,, by Joachim Raft, in which
Mr. William II. Sherwood. one of the most
| noted American pianists will play the piano
accompanied by the orchestra. The second
part will be 'Toccata in F. by Bach: a
'Rigaudon," by Saint-Seens, and Mr.. Sher-
wood will play a group Of piano numbers,
| the Waltz in E. OPP. a." by Moszkowski !;
Autumn" one of mis- own compositions.
and 'Foponaise in Flat, OPP. So by
Chopin. The finale will be the Sylvia
Suite by Delibes. This will be the first
Of the season of three concerts. A large
number of season tickets have been taken.
| Previous concerts have been so thoroughly
good that even more than the ordinary eX-
| cellence is expected this year.
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