The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-05-08
EPIPHANY CHURCH,
WEDNESDAY EVENING, May 9th,
At O'Clock.


The bride is n petit, brown-eyed lady, graceful and
dieniied, yet with charming gazette dc ceur whose
crimson lips show decision OF character we'll as
sweetness OF disposition. checks perpetualy flushing
with The pulsivc hood youth, and chestnut hair
wonderful in lights and shadows, which she wears
changed" in the prevailing style, with bewtching
little ssbeau caichers" over q low forehead and ar
ranged IN twists and puns and waves, beautiful but
indescribablc all over her proud head THIS
young lady, who has been from early girl
hood n belle in Washington upper tendon, and
especially popular in naval aud military and civil
circles OF Mrs. Nellie sartoris' eight brides
MAIDS and the fourth Of that famous party to follow
the BRIDES example The 6rst OF that tar circle TO re-
sign '.maidcn mcdtatons fancy free" for the moro
solemn responsibilities OF matrimony Miss Dent
Mrs. Barnes; the second was Miss Frelinghuysen.
nov Mrs DAVIS; next Minnie Sherman, now Mrs.
Fitch TN pcaceable possession OF the Khedve's dia
monds) and the future Mrs. L. C. Logan nee Nellie
Porter is The newest departure Nine. Rumor says
shall be called upon to chronicle the stepping
out similarly OF than other OF that charmed
circle.
THE BRIDEGROOM.
:. Lieutenant Logan, q manly anu handsome young
officer, and happy as nc deserves to be- halls from
Medina Ohio that irreprcssbIe State which comes in
lust Tor many OF the good things that are given
The romance between the young people is no sudden
affair." but dates back 10 the days when he was poor
midshipman when they met and loved at sight In
orthodox fashion. Subsequently Lieutenant Logan
went away long cruise, from which he has out
lately returned, and is granted few months leave OF
absence In which TO enjoy his honeymoon He is the
last Of his family having but living relative 10
attend his wedding
THE CHURCH.
AT the church arch has been constructed, making
A mass OF white flowers, from the centre OF which
SWINGS an immense marriage bell, composed Of bios
IONS, under which the bridal party stand. The rail-
ing decorations, OF white Iacs and snowy vioets,
continued all around, and four gigantic pyramids OF
lowers perfect marves OF the florists art, add a
wealth Of beauty and fragrance. AS the bridal party
enters and passes up the aisle Mrs. Camp is to sing
the Marriage OF Rebecca.'
The ushers will be follows Major d. +. Porter,
brother OF the bride; Mr. Frederick May of New
York; Lieutenant Lyons, U. ). N Lieutenant letter,
U. s NJ c.; Lieutenant Buckingham, U. s. NJ Lieu
tenant Logan U. s. NJ c., brother Of the groom Lieu
tenant Palmer, U. s. NJ. c.; Lieutenant r. NJ G.
Brown, U. $. N; Lieutenant Boyd, U. s. NJ, and
Passed Assistant Engineer Rae, U. $. n
BRIDESMAIDS.
The bridesmaids are-Miss Elena Porter, sister OF
the bride; Miss Jennie Stewart Mrs General Wards
daughter. who about visit Europe with her mother
and steplatherl, Miss Carrie Dulin, Miss Mamie Hogc,
MISS Minnie stout; Miss Louise Mcigs, OF New York;
Miss Anna Barnes, Miss Hattie Patterson Miss Virginia
waacn, OF New York; Miss Mary Mitchell, Of Ken
lucky.
Tho bride will be escorted to the chanccl on the arm
Of her father, the Admiral, will appear In full
uniform, do also the groom and tho ushcrs who be-
long to the army navy.
THE BRIDEs DRESS
The BRIDES dress Is Of The richest and heaviest
white satin with long full train OF white tue,
trimmed at the end with shell IN an intricate and
beautiful design 1t is decorated with white hyacinths
and orange blossoms, wreath and necklace OF orange
flowers, and the only jewels will DO a pair OF superb
pearl earrings The corsagc cut dccollee, square IN
front and back with tho smallest possible apology for
sleeves IA mere band across the arml small veil of
ueecy tullc VIII envelop her ike cloud, while IN
hand. faultessy glovcd she will carry bouquet OF
fragrant white roses and orange blossoms.
The bridesmaids dresses are all precisely alike n exact
Imitation OF the BRIDES, except In their material They
nre o! sheer white tule, trimmed with white satin and
ornamencd with sprays and clusters OF white lilac.
Down tho ten long neecy trains extend abots OF white
blonde lace tho corsages extremely dccolctc with the
merest suspicion OF sleeves, the waists decorated with
berthas OF tuiic and satin. Each lady wlil
string OF pearls about the throat and the bouquets will
be arranged two and two alike in i've different styles
AS the invitations indicate, the ceremony takes
place at seven O'Clock, alter which will come the re.
ception at the house OF tho brdeihe cable mansion
OF Admiral Porter This house is a model OF good
taste and luxury, elegant without display
and perfect IN all It's appointments. Tho
square hall, with tesscatcd marble floor and
rch carpet, snotherng every football, leads
other, that the three connecting apartments, ar.
ranged scmi-circks divided only by archways
heavily draped with satin damask, appear as one i'm
mense saloon. The centre parlor is upholstered ia
crimson velvet, that on the right in drab and front
opc In blue The floors mosaiccd IN strips and
blocks Of dark woods aud covered with Persian rugs
and velvet carpets woven In squares. the
hangngs arc OF satin damask, III crimson, drab and
blue TO match their rcspe' tive suits, with exquisite
draperes OF real lace bc-cash. Articles OF vertu
scattered about everywhere, tables, brackets aud
mantcls. among luxurIant dvans and SOFAS Tho mar.
Bile hearths decorated with antique sugu.
lar designs delicate manshp. and paint
IDgs adorn the walls. In the centre parlor, a
crimson draped pedestal, stands a bust OF Admiral
Porter Leading rom the crimson parlor. on the lct
Is the ballroom, long, wide hall, with stained glass
windows at either end elegantly draped with lace aud
whito linen. The dark floor has been newly waxed
Ind polished and Is IN splendid trim for the exercise
u light fantastic Satin sofas and chairs, up
los tered In alternate crimson and gold color, ars
IN god around Tor the accommodation OF non-danc
md spectators. The grand piano at end assists in
he music. and numberIess crystal chandeliers will
init Hood OF soitened light Flowers bloom every
mere, on manteIs and shelves, in pots, vases and
askcts, in understandable and bcwldering profdsion.
no floral decorations for church and house, bouquets
nj all, came from PhladeIpDia- The wedding supper
m be special effort Tho part OF the artist In the
.isi,.e and tho wedding presents (which tho bride
,es not wish to be placed exhibition and modesty
,cues 10 have pubIisbed) wcre costly and numerous.
the bridal srousscau comprises everything necessary
ia is elegant without cxtravagancc
Tue lingerie s especially rich and complete. consist