The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-04-26
HYMEN'S TORCH
Marriage Of Mr.. Gordon Cumming
to Miss Games.
RIAL ORANGE BLOSSOMS AID CAMELLIAS.
Brilliant Gathering Of Notables in
Historical Edifice.
DETAILS OF THE TOILETS.
REAL ORANGE BLOSSOMS AID CAMELLIAS.
DETAILS OF THE TOILETS.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HxnALp.l

WAshlNcIoN, ApIu <os 1871
Epiphany Church the OF social excite
here tonight owing to the interest attaching to
the nuptias OF Mr. Gordon Cumming with Mas
Eames The throng inside and OF the church, the
Of carriages and the tall spre OF the church, sur
mounted by its solid gilt cross glittering in the
brightest moonlight. made notable and romantic
scene.
4 FAMOUS CHURCH EprricR.
The sacred edace. which is situated on street, jus
above the Foundry or Presidents Church, is historic
with annals OF famous marriages celebrated within
its walls For twenty years II has
been tho OF tho marriages o.
many OF Americas distinguished and daughters
eminent families and we'll OF the union OF foreign
diplomats ministers and secretaries OF legation with
native born DANES It's clergy have been the lead
EPISCOPAL the national capital from the
tmo OF Rev. Or Hall, now rector OF Holy Trinity
Church in Brooklyn to the ministry Of the popu-
lar Or Watkins and its present learned rector, the
Rev. Dr. Paret Thcn too. the congregation is largely
composed of tho arstocracy OF old residents, whose
antecedents go back TO the days OF Washington himself
This crc. Is iu OF life and refined Joy Tho innocent
reveres OF chdren's festivals have been conspicuous
feature OF interest among them
The wedding this evening exception 10 t:is
brilliant record OF the past and exceeded In interest
all others, perhaps from its being known TO be love
match Cards OF admission necessary to Obtain
entrance, and every seat the early filled
with fashionable assembagc OF the CRIME de Ia crema
OF society. Tho chancel was euvironed by nora arch
twevo feet high from tho centre OF which hung the
white marriage bell buds and lilies and cnging petas
with crimson tongue. II being 81 Marks Day the
chancel in full bloom. each panel Of the
evangeliss resting It plot Of daisies and
lilies. Vases OF bouquets, with trailing vines,
fled the sides OF tho altar, sending out delicious ira.
GRANGE from real orange blossoms and camelias, and
forming lovely parterrs Of background to the most
elegant group OF humanity.
THE GRAND ENTRY.
The twelve bridesm aids entered the broad aisle
preceded by tho six gentlemen ushcrs ~ follows:-
Mr.. Woodbury. Blair, MI. Seaton Munroe. Mr.. Frank
Riggs, Mr.. Robert Chew, Lieutenant Miller. United
States Navy; Mr. James Wyatt Al the foot OF
tho altar they parted and formed angle with
SIX bridesmaids and three ushers on ather sidc
BRIDESMAIDS.
Tho bridesmaids wsrc As folIows:--
FIRST Bridssmad-Mss Lulic. daughter OF Ccnee4
Mcigs United states Army
Second Bridesmnid.-Mss Maud CampbelI Gouvors
neur cousin Of the bride.
Third Br,desmaid-Miss Annie Freeman. daughter Of
General Freeman aud niece OF Mrs Coleman.
daughter OF Mr. John Thayer Her mother Il the
daughter Of the Hon Francis Granger. Of Canzndai.
Fifth Br,dosmaid--Mss jenny Riggs. daughter 81
Mr.. George Riggs, OF Washington.
Sixth Bridcsuiad-Aiss Minnie Stout grsudtsuehtsr
OF Commodore Auiick and niece Of Mira sx-SeorstAry
seventh Bridesmaid-Miss Minnie Won Bokx;yn.
New York.
Eighth Bridesmad-Miss saIle Phelps, daughter
Of the Commissioner Of tho District
Ninth Bridesmaid-Miss Grace Bleelow, daughter
Of Hon. John Bigelow OK. Minister 10 France.
Tenth Bridesmaid-Mlss Mary Thornton
Eleventh Bridesmad-Miss Fanny Thornton, daush-
Twelfth Bridesmad-Mss Edith Fish, daughter
Of the Hon. Hamilton Fish.
Al the altar appeared the Rev. Dr. Parcs and the
groom with his best man, Mr.. Denys Of the British
Legation.
THR BRIDE.
The bride looked beautiful the traditional bride
ovor Her veil completely envsioped her, thS
coronal Of orange blossoms shining plainly through IL
She held n magnificent bouquet In her hand, and, a
walked slowly up tho aisle upon her brothers arm,
Was seen by all TO great advantage.
MARRIAGE
Tho ceremony short, and tho vows wsro uttered
in almost inaudibe tones Tho benedIction having
boon pronounced, tho bridegroom, Mr. Aiastair Pen.
rose Gordon Cumming, with his bride, now Mrs.
Frances Campbell Eamcs Cumming, moved out
slowly through the long ases follow ed BY the brides
maids. and were driven away IN carriages.
SofABLEs PRssESr.
Among the distinguished persons assembled in the
front pews were Governor John Leo Carroll aud
family. Of Maryland; Mrs Charles Games the mother
OF III. bride; tho Hon Robert G. winthrop and Mrs.
winthrop, Hon. George bancroft, the British Minister
and Lady Thornton; the Hon William |. aouyerneur
daughters, with ISIS Mario Dehl Of Frederick Mary
land; the Hon. Montgomery Blair and Arn Blair. with
Jones and Mrs. Jones, with Mrs PIunkeis; Gsnsrai
and MIRA Moigs and daughters. with Mrs Montgomery
with Lieutenant Logan; General Palmer and
Miss Palmer, Mrs. colmsn and the Msses
cral Ricketts, and the Misses Beckwith, with the
Hon. Peter PARKER and Mrs. Parker, Miss Randolph
tho Misses Loring, General Hunter and family, MIRA
stewart Mrs. Neaglc. the French Minister, Mrs. Phil
10 Philips, Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Baldwin and Mrs. Bah
COCK, nee Townsend, OF Albany; Mrs. and Miss Riggs.
Mrs. John Bieeow wife OF tho ex-Minster 10 France.
THE roILRrTEs.
Tho display OF toettes by tho ladies present q the
ceremony was an unusually line one
Mrs Eanes, mother Of the BRIDE, wore black siih
and black lace drapery; MIS-. Gouverneu. black,
with who laco about her throat; the Misses
Gouvcrueur, white taroran Miss Diehi tall graceful
and stylish ngure, woro white, with lilac silk trim.
mngs. Her brown hair was braided low on her mock.
Mrs Robert g Winthrop looked superbly in . mauvs
silk aud point lace ovcrdress with velvet court train
square corsage, point lace shawl Her coinuro
whito feathers, diamond tiara earrings, necklace.
The vile OF Sir Edward thornton Was IN tho lilac
silk with point lace overdress, which so admired
ut the White House state dinner. She wore u hight
chip evening hat, with white flowers and long white
lace scarf Her ornaments were diamonds.
/ The Misses Freeman palo bIue silk. Damas.
ceoc ovcrdress. white lace sleeves hair In puts, with
/
Mrs. General Megs was In black silk, with point lace
Mrs. Montgomery Blair appeared In black silk, with
black lace ovcrdrcss and evening hat Her daughter,
very pretty blonde and much admired, wore white
lace ovordress Her son, Mr.. Woodbury. Blair, the
hrst usher, commanded attention by his nne appear.
aDce.
/ Mrs. ex-Secretnry Robson notable In her iros
grey hair and regal style. sno wore white win
brightly tinted Trimmings.
Mrs. General Ricketis wore partrcolored ss-
highly embroidered In green, trimmed WIN o'acN 'ae'
and tint OF blue silk, m exquisite dress
| The Misses Bcckwth wore white and cream eoiorca
silks, with blue trimmings.
The Misses Porter wore pale peach bossomed Silks
with Vaienciebnes lace garnturc
SIRE. Peter Parker looked nobly In black velvet
and evening hat she bears tho distinction oil
having cen tho first foreign lady domiciied among
the Chinese when DR. Parker represented the United
| States government It's Minister he founded OPP
thalmc hospital IN Canton
Mrs John BIgelow, whose daughter was fourth
| bridesmaid wore rich garnet velvet
Mrs William Baldwin was attsred In pearl colorec
silk With Spanish blade trim mings.
| Mrs J. bosnan Kerr and daughter wore elegant