Gray - Hinds Wedding

AN ELABORATE WEDDING.

Grey-Hinds Nuptials Celebrated Last

Evening.

The Gray-Hinds wedding which took place at the First Christian church last night was acknowledged to be one of the most elaborate wedding ceremonies ever witnessed here. The church was filled with invited friends, large companies coming from Anderson and Indianapolis.

The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. J. Cummings Smith, of Indianapolis, assisted by Rev. Mr. J. H. MacNeil, of the First Christian church of this city.

The bridesmaids came into the church at the entrance of the right aisle and walked down to the front of the audience, passing before and back to the main entrance of the auditorium by way of the left center aisle. As the bridal party appeared Miss Nadine Wilson, at the piano, assisted by Montani Brothers, harpists, played Wagner's wedding march from Lohengrin. Reaching the rear of the auditorium the bridesmaids were met by the ushers, Messrs. Elijah Fox and Edward Hereth, of Indianapolis; Mr. George F. Getz, of Chicago; Mr. James E. Daniels, of Anderson; Mr. E. B. Ball and Mr. Robert L. Walker, of this city. The bride joined the party at the center or main entrance. The wedding party proceeded down the right aisle to the chancel. Preceding the maid of honor, Miss Mary French Field, were Master Charles Vernon and little Miss Helen Palmer, of Detroit, nephew and niece respectively of the bride and groom. The bride entered with her father. She looked radiantly beautiful in her wedding gown. The bride was met at the chancel by the groom and his best man, Mr. Frederick Whitlock, of Indianapolis, accompanied by the officiating clergymen. The Rev. Mr. Cummings pronounced the marriage ceremony. At the conclusion of the ring service, the bridal party passed within the chancel, under the bower of flowers and foliage that had been prepared. The picture was a beautiful one. At this point in the ceremony an innovation was introduced which added to the solemnity of the occasion. Kneeling, the bridal party repeated the Lord's prayer. The blessing was pronounced by Mr. MacNeil. All during the service the harpists played. At the conclusion the bride kissed the maid of honor and the groom the bride. To Mendelssohn's wedding march the bridal party left the church. As they turned there was flashed above the doors of the main entrance the word HINDS, the letters being formed by incandescent lights.

The bride appeared in a gown of white satin crepe trimmed with renaissance lace. A veil was worn and lilies of the valley were carried. Miss Mary French Field was maid of honor. Her gown was of white lace over taffeta. Miss Eliza Chambers and Miss Elizabeth Cooper, of Indianapolis; Miss Emily Olcott, Miss Fannie Turner, Miss Florence McNaughton, and Miss Carroll Hemingray, of this city were bridesmaids. They wore gowns of white d'esprit lace over white taffeta and girdles and collars of white lace and velvet. Short tulle veils were worn and American beauty roses carried.

Following the ceremony there was a reception given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Meeks on East Washington street. There was music during the evening. Mr. and Mrs. Meeks were assisted in receiving by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bender, Mr. and Mrs. Milton Gray, Mr. and Mrs. Rush E. Evans, and Mrs. Eugene Field. The house was beautifully decorated with flowers and plants. During the evening refreshments were served.

Following is a list of guests from out of the city: Mr. and Mrs. Curtis, of Lafayette, Ind.; Mrs. Eugene Field, Mr. William Engler, Mr. George Getz, Mr. John R. Hinds, and Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Sumner, of Chicago; Mr. Charles Hinsdale, of Syracuse, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry Streeter, Terre Haute, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Noonan, of Cincinnati, O.; Mr. and Mrs. John Cleveland, Miss Ruby Reese, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Shoemaker, Miss Shoemaker, Miss Correla Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Alma Ruddle, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Farrell, and Mr. La Fevier, of Indianapolis; Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Vandevender, Mr. and Mrs. T. N. Stillwell, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Stillwell, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Schneck, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. May, Mr. and Mrs. Mart Norton, Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Mack, Messrs. J. W. McNevin, A. M. Wellinton, Will Boland, Chester Brown, J. C. Kerr, Leo Sullivan, Dr. and Mrs. Chittenden, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. McHwrith, and Harry Skihan, of Anderson, Ind.; Miss Isabelle Woodruff, of Buffalo, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. G. Palmer, Wyandotte, Mich.