The New York herald., 1877-10-18
KANE-HUNTER.
FASHIONABLE WEDDING AT TRINITY CHURCH,
XEwPoRr-THE GUESTS, CEREMONIES AND
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NEwPonr-THE GUESTS, CEREMONIES AND
DRESSES.
[BY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD.1
NEWPORT, Oct II, 1877.
The marriage OF Mr. Walter Langdon Kane and Miss
Mary r. hunter took place Trinity Church, in this
city, to-day. As both wore well known In So
cisty the wedding may be said TO have
been the social sensation OF the day.
Last week tne readers OF the HERALD were Informed
who tho bride was aud brief otlune Of her parents,
who were the ill-iated French steamer Vile du
Havre was gwen In this connection, however, II
can be said tina, she ono the handsomest brides
that walked up the aisle TO the altar in old Trim
n.y. and Rhode Island takes a just pride in her wei
fare for as stated the article referred TO, she be-
longs to one Of tho Oldest and respected families
In the State. With all her accomplishments she Is
rich. A two years. visit abroad will comprise the
bridal tour Tho Invitations 10 tho church were
worded ollows:--
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$request the pleasure Of your company at the$
! Miss sI MARY = is' r. HUNTER, H !
Mr.. WALTER LAxGDox KANE
on Wednesday, October IL, at II O'Clock
Trinity Church.
! NEWPORT, R. L.
GUESTS
Among the guests present were MI ana MIS- Ihomas
Dunn. Mrs. Delaney Kane, John Innes Kane, Colonel
Delaney Kane, Mr.. S. Nicholson Kane, Commodore
of the New York Yacht Club; Mr. William Hunter, As
sistant Secretary OF State Washington; c. Marin,
United States Navy, aud family; Mr. and Mrs
]. +. Kernochau, Mr.. and Mrs. u. M. Nell
and wife, Mr. Augustus Jay and wife, Mr..
and Mrs Hamilton Hoppin, Mr. and Mrs. Alex
ander Van Rensselaer, Mr. M. T. Bennett and wife,
Mr. ana Mr. John Jacob Astor, Mr. w. W. Astor, Mrs
nm Glhi.e Migs(. an
Fearing. Mr. ana Mrs George X. Fearing, M and
Mrs. Thomas Hunter, MI and Mrs; Mrs H. A
aud family, MI Water Lansdon, Dr.. J. D. Ogden
ana family Mrs +. A. stout, Mr. FREDERICK Joncs
Mr. George Peabody wetmors, Mr. James g. K. Law
renee, Mr. George +. Jones, Miss ines, MIS- A. L.
Wn h ss wh kns kass
Mrs David King, Jr., MIR. and Mrs. William Edgar,
Mrs T. !. Polter' Mis-. Gilbert l. seekman. Mr.. and
Mrs Stuyvesanl Leroy Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Sheldon,
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Forsyth, Mrs e. a. wyetn Dr. ).
W. Francis all from New YORK; Mr. and Mrs William q.
R,ves, Mr.. and Mrs w. W. Tuckor, Mr.. f. Winthrop
Mrs. Brewer, Miss Brewer, Miss Dehone, Mr. Sidney
Brooks, from Boston; Mrs George d. PeEdleton, OF
eua Mrs uas. a 6sa.y Mr cso M CAM
nell and family, Colonel Charles q. Potter, OF Provi-
dcnce; Mr. and Mrs. Farman Rogers Philadelphia;
Miss Mary Strong Lanox, and many of tho prominent
citizens OF this place.
The guests began arrive for at least hour before
the marriage was solmnlzed, and the usners Mr.. S.
Nicholson Kane, Conn mmodore OF tho Now York Yacht
Ciuo; Mr. Woodbury. Kane, Mr Joan ai', Inns Kane. Kane.
cousin Of the BRIDE had their time we'll taken up in
seating them The body OF the edfce was reserved
for the invited guests and several rows OF seats In
charge OF The sDest man." Commodore Kane,
kept free Tor the bridal party. Before the clock
on the church tower had struck Twelve the house
comfortably nlled, and everybody seemed to
DO impatient tor the arrival OF tho bride.
Unfortunately the clergyman. IN tho excitement OF
the hour had been forgoon, waiting at his residence
for the carriage. He arrived, however, about tive
minutes alterward, and the incident did not detract
uf uodA
was very PLAIN. M effort was made to make any
great display consequently there wore no bridesmaids
or groomsmen DISAPPOINTMENT TO many OF the visi-
tors
THE BRIDAL PARTY.
The bridal party consisted OF Mrs. Thomas Dunn,
sister OF the BRIDE leaning on the arm OF ber husband
Then followed MISS Annie Hunter another sister (who
was also board the Vile du Havre with the bride
when their other sister and their father and mother
were lost, having her nephew, about three years
of age by the hand. Then oame Hon. William
Hunter, with tho br,de leaning upon his
hand. Everybody now on the lookout tor the
bridegroom but he did not make his appearance, and
one of the two ushers who brought up the rear was
thought TO be the happy person. IL appears the bride
groom had come IN advance, and was AZ tho front
waiting for tho bridal party to reach the altar, at
which place ho joined them. This is the first wedding
OF the kind that took place here.
The floral decorations al the church were very tastc
fully arrangea choice movable plants being placed in
front and WITHIN the chancc; large basket OF cut
flowers was also placed on the fount
KNOT TiRD.
The ceremony was performed by the Rev. G. J.
Magill rector Of the church. Inc bride "given
away'' by her uncle, who led her TO tho altar.
The happy couple, both before and after the cere-
mony, bore themselves with quiet self.possession.
The organ peaed forth the ever popular "Weddipg
March, us they returned from the altar all eyes
rveted upon the bride ns she entered the vest
bue leading the side entrance, where the carriages
were waiting to take the party 10 her residence
Kay street.
DRESSES BRIDE AND BRIDEGROOM
The bride was dressed in a robe OF rich, white satin,
with long train and plain, full waist, the corsage
ing slightly after tho Marie Stuart STYLE The body
the dress as well as tho train was trimmed
with point lace. The wedding ve was OF
plain tullo. and flowed gracefully from a
smaller one OF point lace, which covered the
back oil the head, where 1t fastened Orange BIOS
SONS adornei the front Of the couture, and single
spray fell gracefully from the back. Sho also wore
neat white satin cape, trimmed with ermine, with
large flowing sleeves.
The bridegroom wore q black suit and wh,to cravat.
The reception, from half-past twelve until three
O'Clock. took place at tho residence OF the BRIDE the
happy couple taking their departure for Boston the
train