The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1899-05-17

STEVENSON-DAY.
The marriage OF Miss Florence Day.
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Charles
Day. and Rev. Joseph Ross Stevenson, of
Chicago, which took place last evening at
the First Presbyterian Church, marked one
of the most brilliant social events that has
occurred in this city for years. The beauty
and universal popularity of the bride. the
high standing OF the groom and the large
number of out-of-town guests were particu-
lar features of the occasion. The ceremony
was at 7 o'clock and the spacious edifce
was filled with a large and fashionable
audience before that hour. Mr.. Charles r.
Hansen presided at the organ and was COM
and branches OF snowballs. He played 4
varied programme until the arrival of the
nridai party. which was ANNOUNCED by the
summer Nights Dream" First there were
the ushers, Rev; John A Gallaher, of Belle
cousin OF the groom; Mr.. Taylor McDougali.
or Cincinnati, and Messrs. Dwight H., VIII
nam T., and Frederick Day, brothers Of the
ladies. attendants of the bride. They wore
nlmy gowns of organdie over silk, trimmed
%itn DAINTY laces and ribbons; first, Miss
Miss Elizabeth Butler, of this city, in Law
ender; Miss Eleanor Smith. OF this city, in
blue and Miss Mae Dickson, of Martinsville.
n pink; Miss Florence Van Deusen Smith.
OF Boston, in lavender and Miss Martha
button. OF Boston. In white; Miss Louise
D aS;ys Of Miiwaukse, in lavender and Miss
Katherine Barrows. of Oberlin, o., in rose
pink and Miss Anna Spann, of this CITY. in
4YerI.rG IN pin Mi s1a A Mise N EalloTs; of New
Onerlin, O., In white and pink; Miss Marga-
ret Carey, In white and yellow. and Miss
city; Miss Lillian Day, of Milwaukee, blue
with pink rose buds and Miss Julia Harri-
son Moore. Of this city. IN blue, Each car
Sift, a fan. There were two maids OF honor,
MISS Helen Day, the only sister of the
pride; and Miss Alice Day, of Milwaukee. a
was Of pink organdie yelled in pink illusion,
and Miss Alice Days was pink embroidered
mousselaine de sole over blue, trimmed with
lace. The maids of honor carried pink car
nations. Tn little flower maid, Miss
Annetse Fallows, of New York, all in white,
preceded the bride, who walked alone. fol-
lowed by her parents. AS the rarity passed
the length OF the aisle the audience arose
ana stood until after the AS the
party arrived at the pulpit 1t formed two
semi-circles across the front Of the church,
with the bride and groom in the center. The
man. Mr.. William M. Stevenson of Pits
ourg. his brother, and the ceremony was
p~rononneed by Bishop Fallows, of Chicago.
Haines, pastor of the church. AS the cere-
mony proceeded, the organdst played "Elsa's
Dream" and The Prize Song by Wagner.
The bridal gown was OF heavy ivory safin
dueneSse made en- train. The corsage was
ana baias, - with fa1, a yoke OF shirred tulle.
lace. She wore a veil of tulle and carried a
large cluster OF white carnations, her
ySsae n favorite flower. Mrs, Days gown
Was OF pale lavender satin, with a yoke OF
uiuslon OF the Same tint. Pink, the ~favorite
color OF the bride, was used In the rose
clusters clusters which capped the ends of the pews
from the church. preceded by two ushers
and followed by four.
prp.alf+f
cnurcn tnere was. a large reception held at
the residence OF Mr.. and Mrs. bay. No. 1870
North Meridian street. The house was
made beautiful with garlands and portieres
OF smilax and fragrant with pink roses In
vases, which were placed and
We're renected by the great mirrors. or
swung IN baskets In the arches between the
rooms. Doors and windows were thrown
open and the lawn was illuminated while
m n gueses were served to ices under a large
an ner friends made in college and at the
CLASSICAL school here and they, with Mrs.
va mrgnt Sewail, assisted in dispensing
Inc inequalities during the reception hours.
Ihe out-of-town relatives and guests and
the most intimate friends were invited at
1:S0 and a second number of friends at $40
o CLOCK, over six hundred invitations having
been issued. An orchestra played through
out the evening. n presents were hand
some and were from friends In all parts of
the country. The groom presented his at
tendants with scarf pins. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stevenson will go East to remain until the
Iast or this month, when they will sail for
Europe to spend three months visiting Great
Britain and the continent. On their return
tney VIII reside In Chicago. at No. s Chal-
mers Place: Mr.. Stevenson is a professor
at Mccormick Seminary. The bride is a
graduate of Smith College and since her re-
work In the First Presbyterian Church.
various charities, has taught in the Young
Woman's Christian Association course and
mas peen a favorite IN society. Among the
guests who were here for the wedding were
Mrs; NJ. A. Stevenson. Of washington. Pa.
mother Of the groom; Mr.. W. n. Steven.
Pittsburg; Rev. T.. ]. Stevenson. pastor of
the Presbyterian Church at Petersburg,
McFadden. of CINCINNATI: Rev. DR.. zenos.
or Chicago; Mr.. and Mrs. G. L. Robinson. of
Chicago; Rev H. II. Gregg. Of Ottawa,
Charles Fallows. Of Chicago; Misses Helen
and Alice Fallows. of New York; Mr.. and
Annette ann taw of New Wy YORK. nsllq Mrs. f. fne 1. fbs sy and
daughters. of Milwaukee,: Mrs. Laughlin
and Miss Clara L~aughlin, Miss Sherwood
bert o. White, of Cleveland: Mrs. j. r. Nc
kee. OF Saratoga, N. Y. and Mrs. Whipple,
Of Rockville.
Observation-Disclosures.
Special TO the Indianapolis Journal.
LEBANON. Ind. May 16-The wedding of
Mr.. William Elliott Duthie, of Indiana polls.
and Miss Neva Whitaker, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. ID. S. Whitaker, Of this city, took
P'0~S eO-hhohS az thC hoiic VI the pTiQe >
parents. The wedding march was played
by Misses Gertrude Carol and Minnie Tyre.
Q o. A. Cook performed the
the Episcopal service being used. The bride
was dressed in white silk organdie, with silk
applique yoke. The gown, en- train, was
trimmed In gauze ribbon ruffies. The bride
wore a veil and a pearl necklace and belt.
Following the wedding, which was wit
messed by only the relatives and intimate
friends. a reception was rendered to over
two hundred people. The wedding was on
the silver wedding anniversary of the brides
parents and the golden wedding anniversary
OF her grandparents. Mr.. and Mrs. w. s..
Warren. Of Noblesville. The occasion was
made memorable by the celebration of the
two wedding anniversaries at the same time.
The decorations throughout the parlors and
dining-room were in keeping with this triple
function, being in white, silver and gold.
Luncheon in three courses was served and
the following presided: Mrs. Frank Bynum,
Mrs. A NJ. Baker, Mrs. Ed Ceilings, Mrs.
Saltzgaber. Mrs. Al Hogshire. Mrs. Ebert
Perkins, Mrs. George Spahr and Miss Fran
Coverdale and Mrs. w. T. Hoolon, members
Of the reception committee. did the honors.
In the back parlor, which was decorated IN
white, Misses Gertrude Carol, Minnie Tyre,
Berthee Perkins and Katie Hogshire served
punch. Souvenirs of bow of white, silver
end gold ribbons were presented the guests
by Master Ralph Whitaker and Miss Mary
Baker. Mr.. and Mrs. Duthie will leave on
tie early morning train for Indianapolis,
SHULL-MORRIS.
Special 10 the indianapolis Journal.
MONTPELIER, Ind, May 16-Las week