Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-03-23
WASHINGTON. D. c. THURSDAY MARCH 3D. Ty
MARRIAGE OF tn y DAUGHTER OF
CHIEF JUSTICE CT ASE.
A Distinguished Company Present.
Brilliant Scene ~ 81. Johns Church.

''fIappy is the bride that the sun shines on"
Wewill accept this as happy sugury for the
fair young girl who to-day cons;sned her happi-
ness to husbands keeping. That he appreci-
ates the high trust no one doubts. Rarely are
marriages so suitlble in every respect as this
one. Youth, position, and wealth are possessed
by both.
This wedding has been the topic of CONVEX. =
ton for several weeks, and society has been
much exercised about its occurring during the
season of Lent and prec citating matters as re-
gaids Easter bonnets and costumes. Mil,iners
and dressmakers have been in Their glory, for
what would otherwise have been dnll season
has been converted into one OF profit. IL was
certainly very kind of the family to celebrase
the nuptials here, and allow all their friends tue
pleasure OF participating. For conscience's
sake DR.. Lewis declined performing the cere-
mony in Lent, but rendered the church and
altered the usual midday service to accommo.
date the family.
When We remember that in declining to per-
form the service he loses the handsome recon-
pense that would have been his reward, we see
that filthy lucre has no potency with a scrupu-
lous clergyman. In these times, when money is
so al-powerful, it is refreshing TO meet with
one who cannot be bought. There lie q differ
ence about
THE OBSERVANCE OF LENT
among the high and low church party, and we
have just had the spectacle of q daughter of the
established church of England violating the
time hOnored Institution of Lent II the Queen
OF England, who can control circumstances and
cause them to suit her convenience and wishes
permits her daughter to marry on the 21st of
to a marriage among our aristocracy on the 23,l.
when business must be consulted, and q six
months trip to Europe not interfered with.
BISHOP AILvAER, OF OHIO,
Is an ola friend or the family and a low
man. He performed the ceremony to-day.
Many arrived at the church before the usual
services were concluded, but Of course did not
enter, for fear of disturbing the Congregation.
As soon as the benediction was pronounced the
church rapidly filed, and men entered with the
mowers. In short space Of time the chancel,
COVERED WITH MOSS AND BLOOMING FLowrRs.
-Four baskets OF flowers also stood at equal dis
tances apart upon the railing. The purple
desks, and white was substituted. Bishop NC
llyaine, In full canonical robes, entered, and
sns the fsw IN prayer took
were four ushers: Hamilton Fish, it,, Fred.
May, Baron Won Alvensleben, and Capt Ward.
There were four small boys who had charge OF
the white ribbons dividing the church,
TIE usHRRs, GROOM AND GRooNsMKN
wore " nat is sty led the English morning dress
The ushers wore blue rosettes and the button
hole boquet; the gloves were lavender cOIored.
Sitting in the gallery and looking down the
scene was animated and beautiful. All were
az 'I0inns CVsluule anu DOnDeS with but one
exception; and although we did not learn her
name, we admired her beautiful dress of light
SIX, with white sacQue embroidered in gold
and hair in classic braids. The President dill
not attend at the church, and the Judges of tbe
supreme Court could not adjourn in time for
the ceremony.
ALL THE LADIES
pest known in society were present. Mrs Fish
and her daughter, Mrs. Webster, Mrs FiSh
wore black velvet, with white bonnet Laly
Ihornton was very elegant in pearl cOlored
SIX trimmed with black velvet, and bonnet Ia
match. With her was Mrs. PEstrance, Mis-
Virginia Brooks, and Miss Mary Lee. Tin,
lalls 10 mention the audience, for
- THE BRIDAL PARTY ENTERS.
Inc hTst was Miss Rlthbone, then Miss Harris,
VS. Inst bridesmaid. Then the bride, on IT.
a I'D OF her .ather, the Chief Justice and lastly
Ms .pi ague, with Mr.. Hoyt, the groom.
TIE BRIDES DRESS
was whfe Illusion, with veil of the same fail
Irg over the face and around the form. The
cress was topped with exquisite white flower.
and wreath OF the same was worn on the he al
Inc bridesmaids were all dressed alike i'm
white french muslin with ruffies trimmed with
white satin pipings top and bottom, bodies heart
skirts, natural flowers in the hair and dresses
Topped with white flowers. Each carried a
bouquet OF pink roses. All except one wore
oiaek velvet around the throat, that Of the bride
being the narrowest.
Mrs. Spragues dress was OF rib green silk,
with court train OF pink silk, which had q ruch-
ing OF tne green silk. An elegant white point lace
shawl was draped about her shoulders aud worn
as an over dress. The ceremony was conducted
according to the impressive forms Of the Epis-
eopal Church. The reception at Mrs. Sprsgue's
mouse, from three TO i've, is in progress as our
paper goes to press, and is truly elegant in
point of decorations, distinguished persons
present, costumes, and collation..