The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1890-06-04

James D. Phelan. Frank ]. Carolan. and A. Fl.
Small who were followed by q quartet OF pretty
bridesmaids. Miss Jennie Blair, Miss
Lilly O'Connor. Miss Nellie Joline. and
Miss Belle Smith. The maid OF hon
or Miss Birdie Fair walked demurey
alone and after her came the bride leaning on
the arm Of her father The groom and his best
man, George Pollock of New York. had pre-
coded them, as had the clergy Archbishop
Riordan. assisted by the Vicar General. the Rev.
Father Prendergast. and the Rev. Father Mont
Eomery. who performed the ceremony accord
ing to the rites OF the Roman Catholic Church.
The orchestra meanwhile played softly.
At the conclusion OF the ceremony Mem
delssohns Wedding March was played and the
guests pressed forward 10 extend their con
RratulationS.
The bride was arrayed in one of the hand
soonest gowns New, York has ever turned out.
and it represented an out ay Of $1,000. The
white satin and the costliest lace. The plain
round a., train al is three , and nalf Yards long
ut the waist The front of the skirt is emit rely
covered with raro OLD point Ealenelenn , lace.
punches catch the lace on the lett side and
hold 1t close to the side as It runs around the
very deop folds, also covered with lace. but left
loose TO give grace and ease in walking. The
bs hn n loS %h Sa h
moon standing lace collars, and at the
t back <, pointed one turned down: Following
point d'AlonGon laid plain over the bust. and
slightly drawn in at the waist then falling
corsage IN front is cut In very sharp
point. The back Of the corsago is long
"R e the Of h one af s haas a asp o1sp Ss
train. Tho sleeves are Of d Alencon lace over
white satin, and are full from shoulder to
elbow. This dress WAS designed specially for
Miss Fair, and with a superb point d'Alencon
veil COMPLETES the most magnificent and costly
country The, dress was originally ordered and
made abroad. When It was tried on It was
New York. The back OF the overdress made
abroad was the only material found available
Since her debut in 1887. Mrs. oelriohs has
been a. fayorite wherever she won't. She Is
attractive to o., q , marked degree She is OF
ular features. and black and expressive eyes,
Her curly years were spent in Virginia City
and where her father, ex-senator Fair. In com
pany with others Of . the Bo1anza crowd ac-
While sill a child sho was brought to San
Francisco. and has since made this her home.
enjoying all the advantages money could OBJ
her. She Is an expert performer on tile
piano. mandolin banjo. and guitar; and has q
talents have received careful attention. and
many bits OF her work ornament the Pine
street Ss hsry too Is OF her
10 crafty, and many Door people, have been
aided through her generosity She iS an en-
cellent whip. and Iuite at homo in the water
or at the tennis court.
Among the presents which we're sent to the
prospective bride are a number OF exquisite
articles Of Jewelry. Chief Of those is the Gift OF
AIRS. Fair to her daughter 1t Is u magnificent
diamond tiara, a III dadcm for n queen. 1t is
u lovely pattern OF roses and leaves wrought in
cleaning stones, In another case is a neck
lace and earrings, the present Of Mrs. John
A. ,Mackay. \ bracelet OF diamonds. blood
rcd rubias and sapphres sent ly Mrs. Flood.
The Princess loloEa sent a ring OF regal
Rapphres aud diamonds. From James Gordon
Bennett comes n yachting bracelet. acuriously
woven, double chain Of rich yellow gold, set
with diamonds, rubies, and Sapphres Pendant
is . tiny pair of compaGses.
The bridcgroom'S gift was large sun pin
In the shape Of a star, with ruby In the centre
of great size and value. The diamonds were
particularly valuable.
One Of the most magnificent gifts is a lai.
which was sem, by King kaakaua- 1t is one
OF the royal collection and was made for the
Prince OF Wales, but for some un-
him, Is is made OF ROYAL iea ni6HisN and
is brilliant deep glowing yellow The father
Of the bride gave handsome dowry. placed by
common report At &5OOO0OO. though the exact