The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-05-15
EDWARD o. Wo1Co1r,s MARRIAGE.
The Senator from Colorado Makes the
Widow OF Congressman Bass His Bride.

Tho Senator from Colorado Makes the
Widow OF Congressman Bass His Bride.
BUFFALO. May 14.-St. Paul's Cathedral
chimes pealed merrily ut noon to-day for the
wedding of United States Senator Edward
Oliver Wolcott OF Colorado and Mrs. Frances
Metcalfe Bass. widow Of ex-ConRressman Ly-
man X. Bass OF this city. The grand old church
presented a brilliant spectacle. filled as it was
with fashionable people. Bishop Coke had
agreed to perform the ceremony, but he was
taken suddenly Ill, aud the Rev. Francis Lob
dell OF Trinity Church stood in the chancel In
his stead. The ceremonials ACCOMPANIED by
wedding marches on the organ marital anthems
on the chimes. and the full sweet-toned voices
OF the surpliced choir were very impressive.
At high noon the boy choir marched UP the
north aisle of the church to the main door.
where they met the bridal PARTY and proceeded
to the altar through the centre aisle tho
choristers chanting as they walked. The
Mshers were George Cary. Thomas Cary. George
Porter. and Carl Smith. After them came
Rochester, followed. Oy Mrs Wyckollr. walking
with Mrs Evans. Next GANG, the Misscs VOL
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James Meycafe, editor Of IL; and George $.
Metcalfe; broIhers OF the bride, After them
with Mrs Mctcaie. tho brides mother: Last
same the bride on the arm Of her son, Lyman
M B91 en2S Sens o ne
as best man. awaited the bridal party.
Al the close OF the ceremony the marital
hymn. Bencdiction," WIS chanted. The bridal
robe, which was ono Of Worth most elaborate
designs was q hGayy, cream brocaded satin.
en- train. combined with mousseline de sole.
with tho irock elabQratey embroidered with
crystal iIcG point lace ie formed the Medici
poiut lace caught with diamond pins composed
tho small tolIe which was trimmed with
am-coIored ostrich tbs. Pearl and diamond
ms ,ghf m u a ha h, rs urfy anlf-
taires spanked in hor ears. A magnificent
pendant, set with large diamonds. the gift Of
the groom. was worn suspended on u slender
Mrs. Wolcott wore a rich black silk gown. en-
train, with point lnce and diamonds MIRA.
Metcalte's gown was OF rich'bak and white
Etriped satin, with trimmings .! black Lace.
Her ornaments were diamonds
The Metralie mansion on North street. where
the bridal party went TO- breakfast after
the cerTHImony was e!Gl orat"ly, docor-
palms. roses and ferns, The nIco,e
OF the back parlor WAS transferred into 4
bower OF roses. where The bridal pair receN ed
room, An elegant break a-t was served 10 the
relatives and intimate friends Of the bride.
Senator and Mrs. Wolcot lott at this after.
noon for New York in their special, car, which
ney. The bride wore handsome travelling
gown OF blue-gray cloth, handsomely braided.
gray cloak and a gray tOIue completed the
costume; They will paSG thor home nt l,22l
&sdsworh and 4 r 'G Jamo %'S E H9RS' n
GeIeseo, Mrs. aud Miss aeeIlev, OF Elmira, Mrs
Meadow Mass. The groom !. u descendant OF
Oliver Wolcolt. who was In WashInEton's Cabi-
net and Tor over quarter OF a century his an
has the honor OF being the youngest United
Btates Senator.