New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-06-14
THE WEEK IN SOCIETY.
JUNE WEDDINGS OF NOTE-OTHER INCL
DENTS.


several important and interesting weddings. at which
were assembled the representative people Of the fash
ionable circle, not few OF whom have already trans
ferred their place Of residence many miles from town
OF the weddings which occupied the attention Of
society, attracted larger throng than did that
of Mr.. Cannon and Miss Thompson Tuesday. when
st. Thomas's Church flied the doors with the
friends admirers this fortunate young couple.
Miss Thompson made a handsome bride In her
quisitey simple gown OF ivory white satin duchesse,
made with princess train, and skirt without yard
Of trimming OF any kind. The bodice not so
severely plain, the opening at the neck being filed in
with point dAlencon. which corresponded with the
rufies falling over the hands from the long flll
sleeves, aud the front being well covered with por
ton Of the diamond stomacher the gift Of her grand
mother, Mrs. Brush. A perfectly shaped corOnet Of
diamonds, Of the fear de-ns design present from
Colonel Cannon. the bridegrOoms father, held IN
place the ample plain white tule veil. and necklace
Of beautiful pearls encrcled her neck. Miss ThOmp-
sons attendants in pretty dresses of rosepink
chiffon and small wreaths Of pink forgetme-nots.
OF the eight young women none attracted
more notice than Miss sahe HargOus, whose
engagement to Duncan Elliott formally an
nounced early I'm ihe same morning. Mr.. Elliott
entered the church with Mrs. George y. de Forest
Miss Hargouss sister. aud occupied the pew with
the de Forest family during the ceremony The re
cepon in the old Matthews house, at No. 1O1 Fifth
ave-, not only beautiful but decidedly
lively Daylight was excluded from the rooms
and the hundreds OF candles and lighted gets con-
thbuted TO produce degree Of heat that nearly
insupportable. Miss Thompson's wedding gifts were
not shown Tuesday, but her friends on the day
before were permitted 10 view them The collection,
In which there were over 400 presents. displayed
on large tables arranged in the pink drnwing-room.
Conspicuous among the number Mrs Brushs
stomacher composed OF bow-knOts and roses OF dia-
monds which is made detachable and can be worn IA
various ways. magnificent set OF pearls and rubies
collected by the bridegroom during his visit TO
India several years ago; five rows Of pearls with
diamond clasps from her father large silver loving
cup urn-shaped from Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Wander
bt: case Of silver forks and spoons, two dozen
Of each size from her uncle Alfred Brush OF Detfot
most beautiful asparagus dish from Miss sallie
HargOus: four exquisite candestck from Mrs. Aston
q crescent Of diamonds from Mrs. Chester Grsw0ld'
and another from Mrs L. c. Clark; a superb pair OF
silver candlesticks from Mr.. and Mrs George b.
de Forest very large massive silver pitchers
from Mrs. Horace Brookes; silver pitcher from Mrs
W. H. Vanderbilt Queen Anne silver tea caddy from
Mrs. Brockhost Cutting: silver jewel case lined
with white satin from BrOckhOlst Cutting; silver
bowl from Sir ROderick Cameron; silver waiter from
Miss Cameron two silver bon-bon dishes from Mrs
W. D Sloane a superb antique writingdesk
from Mrs. Theodore Havemeyer; silver portfolio, beau
tfully mounted from Miss c. Livingston pair of gold
coasters from Johnston Livingston dozen Of gold ice
cream spoons Of novel design with pointed ends from
Miss Newberry and from another Of the Detroit brides
maids dozen Of gold butter plates marked In the
centre with the monogram of the young people silver
cream and sugar cups from Mrs Henry Sloane;
silver jewelbox from Miss Calender; large silver
framed mirror Miss c. de Forest and a beautiful
silver glass from Mrs. Burke Roche. Miss Thompson
presented to her bridesmaids diamond heurdeis pins,
and Mr. Cannon sent them each beautiful white muslin
parasols lined with silk Mr.. Cannon's presents to
his bride also included silver and ivory payerbook,
and superb gold lovlngcup, made Of coins col
lected - the bridegroom. This was one OF the most
beautiful articles received by the bride but II was not
shown with the other presents, and therefore was not
seen by one-half of Miss Thompson's friends The
under part of the stand Of the cup IS marked
with the name OF each member OF the
bridal party and just under the handle
on a round bit Of silver about the size Vi
80 cent piece. are the initials of Mr.. Cannon and
Miss Thompson. The couple passing their honey
moan AT Burlington, Vt. where Mr.. Cannons father
has his country seat on June 20 they VIII san LOT
Europe on the steamship Augusta Victoria, and'"heh
they return here in the late fall. Will take up thelr
residence at No 81 Eilth-ave Mr.. Cannons iatherS
house.
pretty wedding Wednesday was that OF MISS
| etella Yates and the Rev. benjamin Brewster, the
assistant rector of Calvary Church, FOurthave ana
tv-frst-st where the ceremony took place Inc
bride a beautiful blonde. Is danghter OF tle me
Charles Yates n niece Of Governor Yates and grand
| daughter Of Justice Bosworth
Thursday found a number Of the members of old
families in the Rye Presbyterian Church. at Rye
where Miss Catharne G. Van Rensselaer, and the Rev
| Arson p Atterbury were married. This was a
nrettv wedding ceremony In a handsome stone church.
| Mis- Van Rensselaer, who is daughter Of the late
william p Van Rensselaer,. Of this city. and grand
daughter Of Stephen Van Rensselaer, the last PATRON
| who died in the Manor House, on the Troy Road al
Albany in 1850. given away by her brotIlcr'
| KIIiaen Van Rensselaer,. She wore gown Of willie
corded silk and point lace and veil of point de
Venice fastened with several diamond stars and
| bird of diamonds Her corsage decorated with
| several diamond pins and she also wore gold neck
| lace attached to which was chain and pendant.
The Rev Mr. Atterbury presented to his best man and
| ushers handsome mOonstone and pearl scarf pms
| There were bridesmaids The wedding breakfast
followed at the old Van Rensselaer, place on Manursng
| Island Mr. and Mrs. Atterbury sailed for Europe
! Yesterday
The beautiful Trinity Church in LenOx was at noon
on the same day the scene Of the wedding Of Miss
Elizabeth Gardner Lanier daughter of Charles Laner
and George Evans Turnure son OF Lawrence Iurnure
| New York society well represented both at the
church ceremony and the reception which followed II
| al Allen Winden the country home Of the bride s
| fathr which occupies Of the most delightful ana
elevated sites in the Berkshires. The floral decOra
tons both at the church and house were on the most
| elaborate scale. Miss Laniefs gown was Of white
satin and chiffon, long train, with bodice cut hgh III
the neck and long sleeves. Her veil was Oh poiht
lace Her bridesmaids were Miss Katharine eahus,
uiss Catbarlpe CANDY Miss Mary Turnure, sister of
the bridegroom and Miss Greenleaf and their frocks
were Of white chiffon, trimmed with pink ribbons
They also wore leshom hats trimmed with pink ostrich
feathers and each carried bunch of Catharne Mermet
roses After a short wedding trip Mr.. and Mrs
Turnure will return to Lenox, where they VIII pass
| the summer months.
There was considerable galety at Tuxedo last
,-eol basldas the tennis tournament which Of Itself
was great attraction and brought throng' 10 the
clubhouse each day. The weather Throughout the
week was delightfully."- cool, and every day the great
lake carried several sailing parties. while the beautiful
drives were by no means deserted The tennis pay
eliminated THURSDAY with the deieat Oh u" cndi''
in ~ ,rnarics Cau,p,eI by Wright I'm two straight