The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-11-06

hardy" on East Washington street. was
converted !nto a veritable japanese home.
The room in which Mrs Brush and Miss
Howard received their guests was bower
of pink and lavender blossoms in imitation
Of the much-reverenced cherry tree and
wisteria of Japan Branches covered with
cherry blossoms, among which colored in
candescent lights were interspersed, par
TALLY hid and overarched the stairway,
where hung a teakwood lantern. En-
broidered panels, fans and the Japanese
flag, together with wisteria, decorated the
walls. while Chinese lanterns. through
which electric lights shone, studded the
ceiling, the Oriental effect being heightened
by the odor of incense which permeated
the house. The bric-a-brac was all or Jap
anese
While Moy Kee played Japanese native
music refreshments were served in the
billiard room Here the walls were covered
with figured banners, the darkened win
dows being bordered with straw panels, the
pockets of which were filled with red, white
and yellow chrysanthemums. Rows of Chi
nese lanterns hung from the four corners
Of the ceiling, crossing above the table, a
japanese umbrella being suspended at the
intersection.
ON the feast table" were spread re-
freshments, consisting of rice cakes tied
to tiny umbrellas with Japanese silk, con-
served fruits, rice candy and lichi nuts
Japanese napkins and chopstcks were
used. Long-stem tea was brought in cups
with small kettles of hot water, the guests
brewing their own tea, as in Japan. The
ladies participating in the programme and
dressed in crepe kimonos served the re-
freshments, representing the geisha girls,
or tea servers of Japan. The favors were
small umbrellas, with the rice cakes and
the programmes.
Mrs. Brush wore a Japanese gown Of
blue and pink crepe, richly embroidered in
colors and gilt. and Japanese slippers. Miss
HOWardS gown, sent from her brother in
China, was of brocaded crepe. trimmed in
lace and chiffon. The programmes, consist
ing OF scroll of Japanese paper covered
with vertical writing and wound around
tiny lOng-handled fans, were passed by
Mrs. Brush's little daughter Natalie,
dressed in kimono and slippers. The num-
bers, announced by series of gongs, were
as follows:
Chinese selections. .Moy Kee
THE Petals of the Plum Tree" Mrs. Hunt
Japanese lantern dance......... Mrs. MatsOn
Lotus Land Mrs. Morrison
Lady picking mulberries. Miss Jameson
japanese IoEe song. g. ..,i;,d Miss Robinson
Little China Maid ......................
............ Mrs Hunt and Mr.. Morrison
The guests from out of town were: Mrs
Davis, with Mrs. Samuel Il. Morss; Mrs
Mrs. Wright, with Mrs. William Taylor
Miss Emery, with Miss Martindale. and
Miss Serviss, with Miss jameson.
MRS. BUCHANANS RECEPTION.
Mrs. Charles J. Buchanan, of North Me-
ridian street, gave a large reception yes
terday afternoon in honor of Mrs. A. E.
Buchanan, recently married, and Miss
Drue Fawcett, of New Albany. In the
evening the Raper Commandery, of which
Mr.. Buchanan is member, was enter
tanned. The decorations were in chrys-
anthemums, southern smilax and ferns
the parlors being in pink. The balustrade
and dOorwayS were festooned in smilax.
In the upper hall the musicians were parti-
ally hid behind a vine covered spinning
wheel a family heirloom. The breakfast
room in which coffee and candies were
served was in red, while the dining room
where ices and cake were dispensed, was
beautifully decorated in green and white.
In the tower roOm Mrs. Buchanan's Sun
dayschool class served punch. Here the
assisted in the dining room by Mesdames
j. A. Ferguson. +. w Flanner, Wilmer
Christian, Austin Denny, ]. w. Brown.
Clark Mallery Charles Badger Emma
Clinton Galloway, Walter Goodall. Those
receiving with the hostess were. Mesdames
H. G.. Coldwell. Kirshbaum. Elias Jacoby.
Dickey, j. II. Taylor, Misses Harriet
Wishard, Jenny Holloway and Anna Min
nick. Guests from out of town were: Mes
Rooms, of Muncie; Miller, Ditmars and Van
Mugs, of Franklin; Holloway and j. o.
Morris, of knightstown.
MILLARD-EKIN
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
LOUISVILLE, Ky, Nov. 5-The mar
riage of Miss Elizabeth Ekin and Mr..
Charles Willard formerly of Indianapolis
and now of Peoria, H., was solemnized at 8
o'clock this evening at the home of the
brides parents. Capt. and Mrs. Willard NJ.
Ekin, at 1911 Fourth avenue. in the pres
ence OIL gathering OF the most fashionable
and aristocratc people in the city. The
ceremony was performed by the Rev.
Charles EWell Craik, dean of Christ Church
Cathedral. Miss Mary Lee Warren was
maid of honor and Mr.. Delavan Smith, of
Chicago. was best man. There were no
other attendants except the ribbon bearers.
The house was beautifully decorated. After
the ceremony wedding supper was served
at which a large number of out-of-town
guests were present. Mr.. and Mrs. Willard
left this evening for an Eastern trip. after
which they will be at home at Peoria Mrs
Willard, mother of the groom has been i'll
for several days and was unable to attend
number of entertainments given in honor
of the bridal party.
Among the guests were Miss Kate and
Miss Edith Wallick, Mr.. and Mrs r. S. Nc
kee. G. a. Pa Quette. superintendent of the
Peoria 81 Eastern Railway; Arthur Smith
and Larz Whitcomb, of indianapolis, and
a number of relatives from the East.
YATES-YOUNG.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
RICHMOND. Ind. Nov 5.-Edwin J.
Yates. of Chicago. and Miss Henrietta
Young, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Young. were married here this morning at
o'clock at ST. Andrews Catholic Church
\ large company witnessed the ceremony
at which the Rev. Father Frank A Roeli
officiated. A wedding breakfast followed
Chicago will be the home of Mr. and Mrs
Yates.
REIFFEL-MIENKE
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. Nov 5-Martin
Reiffel, a young druggist of INDIANAPOLIS
and Miss Marguerite Menke, of the same
city, came here to-day and procured a mar
riage license and were married at the resi-
dence of the Rev. NJ Luther Tressler No
reasons were given further than that they
desired the matter kept from the folks at
home.
HUGGINS-FENSTER
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
ELWOOD, Ind. Nov. 5-Mr Wake Hug
gins. of Anoka Junction, and Miss Goldie
Fenstermaker, daughter OF James Fenster-
maker, of this city, We're married here this
morning at $40. the Rev l. Howe Of