The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-02

organdle and lace applique. The veil was
of point lace and a family heirloom. having
nrst been worn by the eat,Sreat-gtah
mother or the bride. The bridal bouquet was
of white sweet peas. Miss Ruth Bales was
ring bearer and carried the ring on a silver
tray. while Miss Esther Bales, wearing a
dainty white gown. scattered flowers from
a basket before the bride as she entered on
the arm Of her father. Following the
church service there was a small reception
for the attendants and members or the Two
families at the home Of the brides parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bailey, Ol North Alabama
street. Among the guests were Miss Minnie
West. OF Chicago: Mr.. George Hardesty. OF
-Logansport; Mr.. William Hardesty. of La
fayette. and Mr.. Edward Bremen, or Seat
tie. Wash: Mr. and Mrs. Bales have gone
on a bridal trip TO Minneapolis ana 81.
Paul. The at home announcement is Tor
after Sept. 10. 2136 Talbot avenue.
ENTHUSIASTICALLY
Grace Cathedral was the scene OF a pretty
wedding last night. when Miss Marie Louise
Metcalf. daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Henry
W. Metcalf, and Mr.. Franklin Landers
Bridges were married. The guests were
escorted 10 their seats by Mr.. Harry Hen
erickson, Mr.. Ralph Helm and Mr.. Arthur
Shafer. The Rt Rev. Bishop Joseph NJ
Francis pronounced the ceremony as Miss
Carrie Hyatt played 20 Thou Sublime,
Sweet Evening Star" For the entrance of
the bridal couple the bridal march from
.'Tannhauser'' was played. The bride was
unattended. She wore a handsome gown
of white organdie over white taffeta, with
trimming OF Mechlln lace dfi0 Ca4Ileu a
shower of white roses. The church was
adorned with palms arranged about the
chancel and choir loft. Following the
church ceremony there was a reception
given by Mr.. and Mrs. c. w. Bridges,
parents of the bridegroom. at their home,
$50 North Pennsylvania street, where little
Nina Bealle. a cousin of the bride. directed
the guests to the dressing rooms. With
Mr.. and Mrs. Bridges in receiving were MIR.
and Mrs. Metcalf. Assisting were Miss
Martha Landers and Miss Augusta Roberts,
and at the punch table were Miss Clara
Lewis, Miss Fay Shower, Miss Elizabeth
Chapman and Miss Lucy Hadley. The rooms
were fragrant with asters and palms and
ferns were grouped about. Refreshments
were served In the dining room from a long
table, which was adorned in the center with
an oval basket of asters, and ferns were
scattered loosely over the white cloth.
Among the guests We're Mr.. and Mrs. NJ.
Il. Bridges and daughters, of Greencastle,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. w. Bridges. of Fillmore.
and Miss Ada NJ. Metcalf. of Syracuse. n. Y.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bridges have gone on a we'd
ding trip, and on their return they will be at
home, after Sept. l, at $50 North Pennsyl-
vania street.
ADAMS-OLDFATHER-
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
NATION, Ind, Aug. 1.-The marriage
of Miss Myra Oldfather and the Rev. Chas.
r. Adams took place at the home of the
bride, In Hanover, last evening. The house
was decorated in green. The bride was
attended by Miss Helen Oldfather. her Sis
ter. Mr.. John Adams was the groom's
attendant. The Rev. Charles Little, of
Wabash. officiated. The bride was gowned
in white batiste and lace, and the maid OF
honor wore white over delicate green. After
a short wedding journey they Will return
to Kingston, Ind. 10 live.