National Republican., 1876-12-27
CUPID'S BOWER.
WHAT HYMEN DD YEsTERDAl

WHAT HYMEN DID YESTERDAY.
Wedding March at Mount Pleasant-Nup-
tials of Mr.. Chittenden and Miss Kitty
Delano-The Munsen-Porter wedding
Marriage Bells at Epiphany Church-A
Lovely Bride and Exquisite Toilettes.
THE MUNsExPoRrER WEDDING.
Last evening another fashionable wedding took
place at the Church Of the Epiphany, the inter-
ested parties being Mr.. Henry L. Mnnsen, a WELL
known patent attorney OF the Metropolis, and
Miss Nellie Porter, tho pretty and petite daugh-
ter of Mr.. Lewis Porter, the assistant postmaster
The ceremony, which was conducted amer the
OLD ENGLISH STYLE,
was performed by Rev. DR.. Paret, pastor of the
church, in the presence Of large number of
ps IN Il. his S
lowing order: First, the ushers, DR.: Freeman
and Mr. Ise next the Sraesmais sDa Mis- sale
Court, escorted BY Messrs. Philip and Under
friends Of the groom; lastly followed the Ioveiy
bride, on the arm Of her father. They were met
at the altar by the rector and groom, when the
wife were uttered in the beautiful Service Of the
Episcopal Church. After the ceremony the
and Miss Porter have been sojourning for some
time, and were shown into the new green parlor,
from which, after the eong,atulations Of the few
private dining room to partake Of
The WEDDING DINNER.
This room was beautifully decorated with
flowers, the table itself being literally covered.
dinner was enough to satisfy the most iatidious
epicure, and was accompanied by the choicest
wines. After full Justice was done % the boun-
driven to the depot IN one Of Allison Naiior,
jr.'s, new and elegant Centennial carriages which
was especially provided for the occasion, and
which Is said to be one of the hands0mest public
eguipages ever brought to this city. Mrs.
Plummer, the genial wife Of one Of the proprie-
tors Of the house, threw after the retiring car
riage the .-.--.. .-..s.------. ...-.. .r.. f...
...- TRADITIONAL sLIPPER,
and IL is to be hoped that much happiness and
Ts the Seds sns tae
which would undoubtedly interest our lady read
corded sink, with very long train, trimmed with
founces Of rich point lace and rows of orange
asa OoPea Fl sne
studded with diamonds. For ornaments she wore
the bridal gifts OF her father and afianced Of
illusion veil enveloped her petite person the whole
tending to enhance her perfect blonde beauty.
The bridesmaids, Miss Lida Miller, who was Miss
Porter's constant companion during her two years
solourn on the Continent was attired In white
silk, with trimmings Of illusien and lily Of the
Wslsy anger ssn Miss Ssle
delphia, wore rich white silk, with brocaded
oyerdress prettily draped. This lady also ex-
q boquet Of rare flowers, with holders decorated
with blue and pink fringe and ribbons. with the
bridal monosIsm worked sssl. thereon The:gentls
white chokels, &c. Among the. 500 4
WEDDING SOUVENIRS g.. =.
were great variety OF silver articles, consisting
oftableware, card-receiyers, &C., superb bronze
statue of Mercury, q tiny and wonderful gold
clock, inclOsed in Russia leather case, no larger
than lady's portemonaie; several elegant vol
umes illustrated by Dore, and other articles Of
the groom was very costly and massive pair Of
Roman gold bracelets, set with pearls. The
fathers present 70 his only daughter was a mag
leaf suspended, and thickly set with precious
stones which cluster around o superb solitaire.
ienfeS in feSr hon 70 TINS gin he also pre-
The newly-wedded pair will make New York
their home, having engaged an elegant suite OF
win be happy to receive calls from their washing
ton friends.
A Wedding March on Christmas Day-Mar-
riage of Miss Ella Delano.
Christmas day was doubly celebrated at Edge
wood Cottage" Mount Pleasant, the residence of
James S. Delano in the marriage of his only
daughter, Ella Spencer, (Kitty) to George B.
Chittenden, Of Connecticut. The rather unusual
day was selected in compliment to the fortunate
bridegroom, it bein. his birthday. The ceremony
took place at 6p. m. The reception lasted until
eight, after which Mr.. and Mrs. Chittenden left
for a visit to the home of Mr.. Chittenden. This
wedding was very much in the style of rye olden
timesn Outside Of the circle of intimate friends
it was not spoken Of There was no daily par
agraph to tell of trousseau gifts, or any Of the
usual eclGt attending modern wedding. So the
scene that presented itself was as unlocked for
unheralded. The interior of the house was truly
In bridal array. At the west end of the parlor a
das was ts erected spaD9psds M Sg OFai
marriage bell. On each side were entwined
wreaths of flowers, while e1otics rendered 1t
signal for the ceremony came in the jubiiant
strains Of the wedding march, composed for the |
occasion by MI. b. T. Spencer, the uncle Of the
bride.
with the first strains entered Master Wilbur |
W. Delano, the little brother of six years, lead
to the farther side Of the dais, returning to his
the bridal attendants. Miss Grace Harmon, ac- |
companied by Mr.. BENJAMIN White, OF Frederick
Nd; Miss Florence Conger, cousin of the bride,
and Mr. s. r. Chittenden, brother of the groom
The attendants formed semi circle on the dais, |
while in the centre, under the marriage bell the |
groom led the bride. The Rev. George o. Little /
performed The ceremony in beautiful and i'm
pressive manner.
THE BRIDAL ROBE
was q creamy white brocaded satin, which was /
made with the simplicity CHARACTERISTIC OF the |
lovely BRIDE The tule veil was artistically fast
ened with natural flowers.
The gifts were chaste and elegant and in great |
variety and taste. Among them was noticeable |
q mosaic Of rare beauty, selected in Rome by DR..
Delano, uncle of the bride; Guido's Aurora" )"
line engraving Of great value, from Mr.. Harrlng-
ton, of Detroit; besides gold and silver produc-
tions in great numbers, both useful and orna-
mental. BronZes rare books, clocks. embroidery,
paintings, tables aud numerous other gifts COM
pleted the collection.
Mr.. and Mrs. James s. Delano, IN their genial |
and happy manner, assisted by their son and
daughter, rendered q reception to the guests,
among whom were Hon. .. d. Conger, Vice
President Ferry, Hon. r. H. Whiting and daugh-
ter, Mrs. Henry Waldron, Commissioner Has
com and lady, Gov. Q. y. Carpenter, Mrs. Carpen-
ter and daughter, Mr. Lester A. Bartlett, Miss
Lydia Fletcher. Mr. s. B. Ladd, Miss Paine, Mrs.
Little, Miss Mitchell, Mr.. Fred Wright, Miss
Lilians Massey, Mr.. Bechler, Mr.. and Mira q. J.
lockwood and daugh ghters and Mr.. and Mrs. A. L.
Sturteyant.
A Wedding for To-Day.
The marriage Of DR.. o. J. Waters and Miss
Sallie NJ. Sheed, daughter of Capt. Sheed, U. S.
N, will take place at O'Clock to-day at st. Mat
thew's church. Owing to a recent affiiction in
the brides family the nuptial ceremony will be
performed privately. no cards having been sent
out, and the couple will start Immediately on
Northern trip.