Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-05
Society NOteS.

last AiSut, dS Iue army anu navy Will uc III tudt
OF to-day. Last evening witnessed an alliance
between the army and coast survey, the brides
father being the Paymaster General of the army,
and the groom Dr. Thomas Craig. being men,
Der of the s. Coast Survey. He was until within
few months professor Of mathematics in Johns
Hopkins University, Baltimore. and still con-
t1nues course OF lectures there. He is highly
esteemed by scientists in this country and
Europe. although still under thirty years old.
Ascension Church was filled before half-past
seven, the hour fixed for the ceremony many
having arrived before the doors were open. The
following gentlemen officiated as ushers and re-
Johns Hopkins University, and DR.. Packard and
Messrs Maury and Dwight, OF this city. The
decorations While not elaborate were very taste
full. Florists have found it impossible to supply
this week. In front OF the chancel was an arch
of green studded with white blossoms; from its
center depended horseshoe of similar flowers
Another horseshoe was over the altar, and still
another was on the reading desk. The font was
filled with lovely Gala lilies. and there were
also stands of flowers in suitable positions
door the groom entered from the vestry with
his ''best man." Mr.. Strlngham, of Johns Hop
kins University. The wedding march was
sh as eonoe came up 5nf and
then the bridesmaids two and two. who were
Miss Mary Hammond, daughter of the Repre-
sentative from Plattsburgh, N.Y.,) Miss Viz
town. and Miss Kate johnson, admiral Sell
ridges grand daughter) The bride came last
with her sold1erly-looking father, Gen. Alvord,
who Wore full dress uniform, as did all other
officers present in compliment to him. The
groom met his bride at the chancel steps and
led her beneath the floral arch, where their at
tendants were grouped. Gen. Alvord stood
little behind his daughter, and at the proper
place in the ceremony responded by giving her
10 her chosen husband. Her choice has the
most cordial approval of her parents.
The bride, who has sweet, modest express
sion and peculiarly fresh clear complexion,
looked charming in her chaste and elegant we'd
ding dress Of the richest cream white satin. The
froDt breadth was sh1rred perpendlCularly and
had broad pulls between. Rare point de VeniSe
lace ran up the sides and across the front. The
long full train was untrtmmed, except for a mar
row bOX-pleated ruffie at the edge. The sauare
waist was bOfdered with pointe de VeniSe lace.
The long full tulle veil was fastened to the head
with half wreath forming cOronet OF orange
blossoms and white liiacs. bunch of white
lllacS was clasped on the cOrSage by gold bar
studded with diamonds, the gift OF Gen. Alvord's
brother In California. The handkerchief was
exquisite, its deep border being composed of
que lace, the gift OF Mrs. Macarthur. The bou-
quet was OF fine white fragrant blossoms,
mingled with green. Three ministers OF the
Episcopal church. wearing their white gowns,
the rector OF the church. and his assistant and
the venerable DR.. McCarty, retired army
chaplain, over eighty, years old and very dis
tinguished. He was chaplain OF the regiment
In which Gen. AlvOrd was lieutenant when
serving in the Mexican war.
The bridesmaids wore white Paris muslin,
trimmed with NaleneienneS lace and white satin
ribbon bows. Each carried a small basket con-
tanning different color and variety of flowers.
When the ceremony concluded, DR.. Craig and
his bride led the way out of church, followed by
their attendants, each usher accompanying a
bridesmaid, and Gen. AlvOrd eScOrting his wife,
who was elegantly dressed in a combination of
pearlcololed silk and satin. draped With fine
black lace
In the fashionable company who witnessed
the ceremony were included as many George
town as Washington families Gen. Alvord and
his family having for several years lived In the
former city. Among those observed very few
or whom were invited to the reception at Gen.
Alvords residence, were: Secretary and Miss
Bette Evarts Gen. Sherman and Mrs. Fitch, Miss
Julia Strong, Mrs. Harlan, Mrs. Field, Judge
and Mrs. Ferriss, Judge and Mrs. Macarthur,
Representative and Mrs. Kimmel, Representa-
tive klotZ, OF Pa. Mrs. Breckenridge and Mrs.
Dudley, Mrs. Blair Lord, First Comptroller
Porter's daughter, Mrs. E. G. Scott, of Irving
ton, on the Hudson, and her little girl. Judge
johnson and his sister and daughter, Miss E.
Calls Can !. smith, Cen Thomas, Mrs and Misses
terson and daughters, Mr.. Yoshida, of the Jap
anese legation, Senator saunders and family. It
was the unanimous opinion that the wedding
ateto the youth OF the bride and groom.
Miss Alvord, being OF retiring disposition
preferred to have small number asked to the
reception. General Alyord'S house would not
have accommodated with comfort a greater
number OF guests than were present, about one
hundred in all.
The horseshoe OF flowers and the stands were
removed from the church to the house, and
fragrant blossoms were placed in the mantel
vases and On the tables. A great variety OF
beautiful china vases, glass bowls and fine
placques were included in the many elegant
presents the bride received. The bride and
groom went north on the train which leaves
before 10 p. m. On their return they VIII reside
with her parents, whose only daughter she is,
MI. Ioshida, the Japanese Minister, and his
family returned to the japanese legation Yes
terday, after an absence OF eighteen months.
All who know them are charmed at their re-
Turn. They now have two children-the little
girl coin mere about four years ago, and one
born In Japan during their visit there.
The Loan Exhibition at the Cooke mansion in
Georgetown continues to attract a great deal of
interest. The attendance has been large, espe-
cialy in tie evenings. Among the many rare
and curious articles is Marie AntOnette clock.
silk quilt made from Mrs. George Washington'S
dresses; an embroidered dress worn by Mrs.
Charles Carol In 1I14. SeyreS bowl and stand
once the property OF Marie Antoinette, book
Of Calvjns sermons printed in 1879; autograph
letter OF Tom Moore; bracelet belonging TO Mrs.
Madison; winged mercury from Pompeii;
pieces Of the CeSnola collection found on the
island Of Cyprus and dating 400 B. c., and
others OF equal note, numbering nearly nine
hundred in al There are in addition to this
over one hundred and twenty original paintings.
Only an admission is charged, there being. no
sales or raffeS OF any part OF the collection.
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