The New York herald., 1871-03-24
WEDDING IN HIGH LIFE.

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Excitement Among the Fashion ables-1Ter-
riaRc Of the Daughter of Chief Jpsrfce
Chase-Elegant ToiIets-The Most Brilliant
Assembnse In tbe National Capital.
's: ,.r s3ss~s's- WAsHiNGT6N March o. 1871.
The fashionables resident IN Washington were
quite surprised at the announcement that the
marriage of the daughter Of Chief Justice Chase
would occur during Lent at st. Joints church. and
be followed by grand reception given by Senator
ana Mrs. Spragne. But from all indications 1t is
getting TO Be veefs = NJ r So.
uNFAsHroNABLs foo STRICT srkIotI1 OBSERVE LENT
In washington. Balls and receptions must 60 on.
Iney are necessary to the existence OF those
who compose the gay world, and people must
get married, even il 1t would be III be tier taste
for them (, 60 abont with solemn eisages, wear
sackcloth and ashes as penance for the
winters gayety ana defer matrimony until a
more suitable season. However, If one of Englands
royal daughters could take upon herself the mar
riage VOWS during Lent no one ought to find fault
with Americans for following the example set them
by Princess and a Marquis. The rector OF st.
Johns church having conscientious scruples in re-
gard to performing the marriage ceremony during
Lent, Bishop Mcllyaine, whose conscience was not
tender upon that point, was the one selected to
unite
Mr.. ". $. HoYT AND MISS NErTIE CHASE
Iii the holy bonds OF wedlock. The ceremony was
appointed FOR O'Clock but long before that time
an eager crowd had collected before the
| church, though they were kept back from
1 the doors by policemen Cards were required
! 10 be shown at the church door, and it was filled
! with fashionable and distinguished assemblage.
| Five pews. across the whole width OF the church
reserved for the friends or the family and the
officials who were present These were divided by
bands of white ribbon, which wera held by little
| boys.
NOTICEABLE AMONG THE LADIES
who occupied the seats Mrs. Fish, Mrs. Blaine,
Madame Catacazy, and Lady Thornton, in her laven-
der Lenten costume. The ushers were Baron Won
Alyenseben captain Ward Fred May and, ana Hamilton
The sombre-looking purple coverings on the altar
were removed, and In their place was snowy
white The air was heavy with the sweet
breath Of flowers. The railing OF the chance was
hidden by mass Of scarlet, gold and white bios.
SONS, nestled amid moss and ferns; baskets of
flowers scattered here and there, and not even
at Easter has ST. Johns ever presented more fes.
through the church, and bright faces were turned
towards the door, in anxious expectation for the
At twenty minutes after the appointed hour they
came slowly up the aisle and soon the space In front
ding attire. The glad light in her eyes and the SOFT
| nush on her cheek betrayed that the heart OF
Ts no
venience, and the soft glamor Of romance, the
Golden sunshine Of youth beams around the path Of
ana love Can fiji a womans life with joy then Mrs.
/ Hoyt's bids fair to be blissful one.
THE CHIEF JUSTICE
his tail form was proudly erect as he stepped for.
a1sfass isy os
skin and wealth Of golden hair, was held in a
mothers prototype. Soon after three O'Clock car.
riages began to roll up the door OF the 1lne old
mansion on street. which is the residence OF sena-
| tor Sprague
| from three to five. Mrs. Sprague stood near
the door ana received the guests Her toilet was a
rare combination of rose color and the paes green
po. lace ner oI e e 9ss e @
one Of an antique statue, with Its coil Of heavy
just IN the rear Of Mrs. Sprague stood the Chief
| Justice. who welcomed the crowds Of people as
| they came in faster. and faster. Surrounded
of brilliant mowers, stood the bridal party Above
the head Of the bride an immense bouquet OF japon
cas- and white rosebuds was suspended, while every
| nook about the room was filled with the falrest
| flowers Of the greenhouse.
THE BRIDES DRESS
| was heavy white silk and Grape Overdress, and
looped win long sprays OF delicate white Mowers
| pearl necklace encircled her neck, aud from il
| blazed diamond pendant
THE BRIDESMAIDS
wore Grape ruffied dresses trimmed with grass,
/ grain, ppings, and natural flowers In their hair.
Miss Rathpone. The groomsmen were Mr.. stebbins. ms
Colonel John Hay, Mr.. stanfeld and MI. Delaned,
OF New York.
! Gay strains OF music from the Marine Band rang
| through the rooms. The refreshment tables were
arranged under canvas coverings IN the garden,
and the glitter or crystals and silver the brilliant
hues OF flowers and the bright dresses OF the ladies'
| with stray sunbeam lighting up silk or jewel,
tingeiDg curl with its gold, formed beautiful
| picture, which will not soon be efaced from the
memory OF those who witnessed 1t.
The company was probably as brilliant as has
ever gathered In Washington. both In appearance
and social position. At the head Of the stairs was
room filed with
PRESENTS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION,
and most OF them very valuable. Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyt
viii make O European tour, and they left for New
York tonight. That peace and happiness may sur
round their path the wish Of the many friends
who offered their congratulations 70 the youthful
bride and groom.
ANnTurp pjvea mysTray