Evening Republican, Volume 14, Number 233, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 30 September 1910 — Account of The Marriage of Fafayette Girl Well Known Here. [ARTICLE]

Account of The Marriage of Fafayette Girl Well Known Here.

Lafayette Journal. One of September’s prettiest and most ip|eresting weddings “was that which united in marriage Miss Virenda Ruth Rainier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar K. Rainier, and Harold Lee Barnes, of Oshkosh, Wis., Wednesday afternoon at 2:39 o’clock at the home of the bride, 716 North Sixth street. The ceremony was performed by the bride’s brother. Rev. J. F. Rainier, pastor of the King Avenue M. E. church, Indianapolis, and was witnessed by about one hundred relatives and friends of the young couple. The residence was handsomely adorned with palms, ferns and pink roses and carnations, and artistic draperies of smilax were arranged about the chandeliers, doorways and stairway, -In the second parlor, which was used for the ceremony room, was constructed a beautiful floral alter out-of palms and pipk carnations, which lent exquisite charm to the wedding scene. The Lohengrin wedding march, played by Riefers’ orchestra, was used for the entrance of the* bridal party. The attendants were: Matron of honor, Mrs. M. D. Gwin, of Rensselaer, sister of the bride; maid of honor. Miss Georgia Harris, of Rensselaer; best man Harry Stiles, of Chicago, a fraternity brother of the groom. The bride was given in marriage by her father. The bridal costume was a handsome imported white satin gown, with draped skirt, and made en train. The bodice consisted of a yoke of real lace with crystal and pearl'garnitures. A long tulle veil completed the costume, and the bride carried a shower boquet of Golden Gate roses. Mrs. Gwin wore a becoming pink meteor crepe, trimmed with lace, and carried an arm boquet of pink roses. Miss Harris was atired in a pretty pink messaline and carried an arm boquet of pink roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held,, during which the orchestra rendered selections. Refreshments were served in the dining room, which was artistically decorated with flowers and greenery. In the center of the table was a large pillow of carnations and roses, and an illumination from small wax tapers completed the picturesque effect. The bride is a beautiful young woman of gracious manner and winning personality, and is popular with a large circle of friends. She attended DePauw university and is a member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority. She is the possessor of a delightful soprano voice and for some time was a member of the Trinity church choir. Mr. Barnes is a graduate of Purdue university, class of 1908. He is a member of the Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity and was an exceedingly popular student. He now holds an excellent position as special agent for the Commonwealth Insurance company.. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes left late Wednesday afternoon for Chicago, where they will spend their honeymoon. The bride traveled' in a blue broadcloth tailored suit, with hat to match. The groom’s gift to the bride was a beautiful lavaliere, set with pearls and diamonds. The bride presented her attendants with goodluck pins set with pearls. Mr. and Mrs. Barnes will reside in Oshkosh, Wis., and will be at home to their friends after November 10th.