Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-10-31
SOCIAL MATTERS.
A Wedding With Chrysanthemums-
Personal Notes Of Interest.

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Personal Notes Of Interest.
The first chrysanthemum wedding Of the
season was celebrated at Epiphany church
at o'clock Yesterday afternoon, when Mia
Gertrude L. Tappan, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs
Winthrop TaPPan Of Is Iowa circle,
assistant rector Of Epiphany, were united
in mstrimony. The chancel was decorated
with ehrysanthemums and was the work
Of loving hands, the flowers having been
furnished by the clergy and vestry of Epiphany,
flowers spanned the kneeling cushion, the altar
vas decked with bouquets OF them and pots of
red, white and yellow bloom in gold and silver
wicker baskets made hedges with the palms
about the ehancel rail In front Of the altar
were two shesves Of yellow roses. The ushers
were Rev. Mr.. Taylor of Westfeld, N. J., Mr..
q. W. Burleigh Of Princeton. N. j., and Mr.. T.
Herbert Geisy and Mr.. George H. Eldridge of
this city. They wore Prince Albert coats, gray
trousers, white satin ascot ties and chrysanthe-
NUNS and they carried their silk hats
m brown-gloved hands. The groom was
attended by Rev. Mr.. Baker Of Lowell,
Mass, upon the altar. The bridal procession,
led BY the ushers. moved mp the aisle al the
rage hymn, The voice that breathed DER
Eden" The bridesmaids, the Misses Augusta
and Mary Tappan, the sisters Of the bride; Miss
Mauro and Miss c. b. Loyett walked in pairs,
and the maid Of honor, Miss Sara N. Burleigh
Of Great Falls. n. H.. preceded the
bride, who entered on the arm Of her
father. They were met at the altar by
the groom and the Rev. DIR. Chas. E.
Phelps, of New Brunswick, n. J., the father Of
the groom, who performed the ceremony, as
sisted Rev. Or. Mckim, rector Of the church.
The bride wore a sweeping dress Of white faille
franchise, made with elbow sleeves and the
bodice high in the back and slightly pointed
opening in the front The veil was fastened
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orange blossoms, and she carried in her
hands bunch Of white chrysanthemums. The
bridesmaids wore dainty dresses Of white
Brussels net made over silk and pretty hats Of
white net. The first pair had bouquets Of
yellow chrysanthemums and the same color Of
natural flowers in their hats. The second pair
had bouquets of old rose chrysanthemums
tied with steamers of ribbon that matched the
flowers, and in their hats they wore flowers to
match those in the bouquets. The maid Of
dark maroon color. The party made
an effective grouping among the
artistic decorations Of the church. The
ushers stood outside the rail. At the close Of
the service the bride and groom led the pro-
cession, the best man walked with the maid Of
honor, the ushers paired with the bridesmaids,
and Mr.. Tappan, who had joined his wife in
the front pew passed out. and Mrs. Pearson, the
church organist. played the wedding march
from Lohengrin. an admirable rendition.
Among those seen at the church were Mrs.
Blaine. Judge and Mrs. Adds Mrs. A. A. Brooke,
Mrs. and Miss Deering, Mrs. Nathaniel Paige,
Mrs. j. G.. Payne and large number of the
grooms former parishioners from South WASH
ington, where he was for two years in charge OF
the mission church. A small reception followed
the ceremony at the residence of the brides
parents. Among the guests outside of the large
circle of relatives of the bride and groom were
Chief Justice Fuller. the Secretary of State and
Mrs. Blaine, the Rev. DIR. John Scott, Gen.
Wright. the Rev. DIR. McKim, Admiral and
Mrs. Crosby, Judge Macarthur, Hon. and Mrs.
Horatio King, Mrs. DR.. Talbot. Col. and Mrs.
Garrick Mallery and Mr.. Stevens Of the
Japanese legation The decorations Of the
with which the mantels were banked. In the
dining room a wedding breakfast was served,
and the center piece for the table was composed
OF rose buds. heliotrope. jasmine aud maiden
hair fern. and was sent from the White
House conservatories. with the best wishes of
the President and Mrs. Harrison. Cablegrams
of congratuiation from London and Paris we're
received in the course OF the day from friends
Of the bride, who, with her family. resided for
more than ten years in Europe. Mrs. Tappan
wore a trained dress OF black velvet and carried
a bouquet Of pink chrysanthemums. Rev. Mr..
Phelps and his bride eft the city on an early
evening train tor a trip northward, after which
they will take up their residence at Shelburne
Falls, Mass. where the groom is rector of o
church.
Miss Bertha L. Kaufman has gone to Bslti-
more for a STAY of several weeks.
The Excelsior literary club was entertained
last evening by Mrs. II. W. Rowsll, 7C2 street
southwest.
Mrs. p. II. Christman Of Corcoran street.
after many years of invalidism, is rapidly gain
ing health.
II. p. Churchill, president Of the Kansas
City safe deposit and savings bank. is spend
ing a few DAYS in the city as the guest Of Mr..
Lacy, controller of the currency.
The second Of the series of dances given by
Capitol Hill assembly was participated in by a
large and merry assemblage. Among those
Lawson. Hibbs, Lowe, Barry. Watson, Joyce,
Meads, Fair, Harrington, McDermott. Trout
man. Towers and Bayly. and Messrs. Thomas,
Greenwel, Sprigman. Towers, Fair, Richmond,
Howard. Clifford and Meads.
Naval Constructor Pook lies seriously Ill at
his residence on 18th street northwest.
Admiral S. R. Franklin, the president Of the
international marine conference, gave a dinner
last night at his residence, 1898 18th st. NV,
In honor Of the delegates to the international
marine conference. Mrs. Franklin sat in the
center of one eide, having on her right hand
Sir Julian Pauncefote, British minister; on her
left Vice Admiral Kaznakoff OF Russia. Ad-
miral Franklin occupied the seat opposite Mrs.
Franklin, with Mr.. Won Mumm, representing
the German legation and Admiral Baron de
Spaun on the other hand. The other guests
were DR.. SievekinS of Hamburg, r. Admiral N.
More Molineux. X. G. B.; Capt. Mslmberg. the
Mr. Charles Hall, NJ p; Mr.. Thomas Gray and
Goodrich