The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-10
OLD EPIPHANY AGAIN ABLAZE.
Gathering OF the Alonzos and Imoqenes
OF Washington Society.
THE DRESSES AND THE CEREMONY
A Brilliant Reception at the
AdmirapS Residence.


WASHINGTON. May Y. 1871
Ve'7 evening ush0red In the nupt'als OF Lieutenant
L. C. Logan, United States Navy. and Miss Lizzie Por
ter. eldest daughter Of Adm.ra! Porter. an event
which has been \ widely discussed topic for many
weeks The performances OF the wedding have
already been published in the HERALD, and tho
world Is familiar With the details Of the trousseau
and bridal costume and the names OF bridesmaids
and ushers. II society was tho qui rare for
the 'indicaIions OF this evening, It's utmost hopes
were realized In the change OF weather. Although the
'ow hung clouds had dropped their garnercd lu.
ness" the entire day spite OF the rainy augury. the
sun set among broken clouds aud blue riits the sky
becoming clear entirely the bridal procession
entered tho church. Outside tho sacred edince tho
usual crowd was gathered. In expectation Of storm
al awning was erected from the carriage step
TO the main door, which enectually blocked the
view, but hoodlums OF both pccrod curiously
under the edges catching but glimpse OF beauty and
elegance as II glided up the passage way.
rue SACRED EDipicR
The Epiphany, Il is well known. Is nno structure,
OF tho Oldest Episcopal churches in Washington,
and Is especially adapted TO the display OF u grand
marriage ceremony The man aisle Ia widc enough
for two TO pass along easily and tho length OF tho
navo affords dnc opportunity for the exhibition OF a
handsome wedding costume.
rue GATHERING SPECTATORS.
and by hafpas crowds OF ladies' in fun evening
dress, with uncovered heads sailed up the aises and
shown 70 their allotted seats by tho uniformed
ushers, whc tho younger male escorts, In conycn.
tional black mostly iouered around the door to wait
the entrances OF the galaxy VI beauty The pews out
side the white Gordon. guarding tho charmed
circle reserved for the family and special
guests, we're rapidly ned. the occupants
chiefly being dressed the reception afterward and
presenting tout ensemble OF exceeding brilancy, the
vivid popular shades Of cardinal glowing deeply amid
the toilets. Ho,iceably the crowd VI young folks
the Dowager mammas. as conspicuously elegant
and interesting in their alabty as the daughters,
with the fascinating charm Of youth Tho gath.
ering was OF unusual character, for tho
enivened by the uniforms OF army and navy, with
marriage has been decorated since the Gen
era OF tho Army gave his daughter 10 DO tho
JOY OF young mans llfe During the entrance and
seating Of the crowd the organ was played softly tho
music floating up to the arches OF the high roof and
only interrupted below by the impatient whispers OF
the expectant assembagc.
THE MARRIAGE PROCESSION
Then came nutter as Of an important arrival Fair
heads thrust toward tho opening door, the music
deepened. and every face 1T with new desire to
catch tho FIRST glimpse OF the incoming BRIDE and
the interest essened none when the hero OF the
great march 10 the sea entered with Mrs. HAYES
General sherman was In full military dress, his yellow
sash his breast while tue Presidents wife
rich black gros grain silk with white camels' hair
shawl bordercd IN colors and chip hat trimmed with
Spanish blonde and wreath OF autumn leaves and pale
blush rosDs. her sweet lace looking calm and attract
10 beneath tho smooth black hair ombed low
temples. Following these were three members Of
General Shermans stan Colonel Tourtcotte escorting
Miss Anderson, Colonel Bacon with MISS Footo and
Colonel Poo with Miss Platt three Cincinnati bellies in
full evening costume, now guests OF Mrs Hayes.
TIN BRIDAL PARry.
With these arrivals the utter increased the organs
tone pealed louder. and Captain Carlisle Patterson of
the Coast survey, entered next supporting hts sister,
Mrs Porter, tall, delicate looking lady, who wore
upon her lace u natural seriousness that OF
mothers anxiety at surrenderng the rst Of her
crco into stranger hands Following them were the
family and more Intimate friends, and when these
were seated tho choir began the entrance hymn,
.The Marriage OF Rebccca,n happy innovation upon
the hackneyed wedding march which has done such
severe duty. Slowly, even soemny, mp tho aisle
tho ushers, all uniformed save tho first Two,
succeeding them the bridesmaids IN pairs, alfred
aIiko with neck and shoulders gliminering pink
above tho ncecy tullo Of their dresses. With
stately step they sweep along, the diaphanous
folds OF the train moving with statuesque hrmness
along tho nvor while the FOOTBALLS were timed by the
measure OF the voices In the bridal song As tho FIRST
chord Of music was sung tho groom and best man
came quietly into the chancci IRON the vestrv room
and stood one side OF the fragrant arch OF howers
behind which standing the white robed minister.
Rev. Mr. parst, and his assistant, Mr. Clark.
The ushers and az ranged themselves on
either sido Of the arch, aud, following them, came
Miss Porter, leaning on her fathers arm. Admiral
was exquisi,ely dressed, her fair lace nushlng
rosIy beneath the veil envelopins her YOUTH
a movement Of the stately head slowly up the chan.
Gel, and, with her father, kne reverenty with bowed
mead against the rail- Like the mother, Admiral
Porter seemed ~ feel the of the occason
enough in combat showed in his earnest taco tho
gravity OF loving father who feels the break his
happy family circle that marriage ever must bring
CEREMONY.
Alter moment oil silent prayer the bridal party took
their position under the bell OF the oral ARCH and tho
ceremony began, Lieutenant Logan receiving his bride
from her father. During the entire service the
list played ''rraumerie very softly, selection made
popular in Washington by Theodore Thomas. and The
minister's voice reached every distinctly In tho
short but impressive service OF tho Episcopal liturgy
when tho last syllable had boon spoken and
the solemn adjuration uttered, "Fhosc whom Tod
hath joined together let no man put asunder,' tho
newly united pair kncit Tor the final tencdicton,
when mig they turned from the chancel aud
walked slowly down the aisle TO the strains VI the
"Wedding March," the eager crowd Keeping quietly
In then until tho entire bridal cortcge had passed
IRON sight ono after another oil the pows were
empticd OF their distinguished occupants
psrSGrisnED GUESTS.
Among the disting usi guests ut the church were
Colonel AudcnrcId ana wife, Judge wyhe aud wife.
Beverly Tucker, Professor Hcnrys family, Rear Ad-
miral Boggs and wife, General Hunt, Montgomery
Blair, Surgeon General Barnes, Rear Admiral Sands
aud wiie, Commissary General Macfecy and wiie,
Quartermusicr General Mclgs and family, Colonel
Beuct, Cnici of Ordnance; Colonies French. Rear Ad
mirul Seridge and wiie Lieutenant Goodal, United
states Marine Corps; Assistant Secretary Motor.
mick and wife ana Mrs Thurman and daughter,
Commodore Beaumont Rear Admiral jenkins tho
Secretary OF the Navy and cx-Attorney General WIZ.
Jams and wife, Rear Admiral Stanley, General
Humphreys Mr. ana Nrs. Rathbonc Assistant Post
master General Tyncr and vile, Rear Admiral Rod
gers, Dr. Idnderfnan ana vile. Thomas swami. Dr.
Garnet ana iamy, Madame Frevrc aud daughter, and
small army oi c,ptons comm nders and lieulcn.
ants Nearly nil the officers were ~ iu uniform The
foreign legations were represented, but were not con-
spIcuvus IN The thrOng.
RECEPTION
The wedding ceremonies were followed BY brilliant
reception The elegant residence OF the Admiral on
street. Through the spacious apartments OF his dwell
ing the guests moved though at home, every room
being the OF the host of friends who mad
scmDled TO congratulate the bridal party. In tue
large hall Webers Band, composed OF the best OF
Washington musical talent, executed u select pro-
grainme, Dcwitching ''bcauty and brave" into tho
mazes Of the dance. The dining nall was scene OF
the grangcst convlvality. Hundr, DIS who had not
dareu 10 risk the pressure at the church were IN at
tendance IN full evening Nearly all tho foreign
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