The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-01-18

monies took place in ST. Matthew's Church on
wednesday morning at II o'clock. The chan
Gel was draped entirely in white and artistically
covered with smilax and trailing evergreens
The high altar was lighted by hundreds of can
dies and beautifully set with annunciation lilies
while the walls and galleries of the church were
most artisticaly draped in soft white folds, over
which were studded immense stars formed Of
fan palms. Archbishop Corrigan officiated as
sisted by Rev. DR.. Chapelle and Rev Father
Williams. The music rendered during tile mass
was very beautiful, and added greatly to the
solemnlty and impressiveness of the service
Six acolytes, carrying lighted torches and led
by Rev. Father Kerwick, master of ceremonies
headed the bridal procession. Then came the
ushers, then the bridesmaids, two and two, and
the tiny maid of honor, and lastly the bride
leaning on the arm of Secretary Blaine, who
gave her to Count Devonne at the foot of the
altar There were two prieu-deux within the
sanctuary for the use of the high contracting
parties during the ceremony. Outside the chan
Gel were white kneeling cushions for the brides
maids and best man to kneel upon during the
service. The bride wore a superb gown OF sill
yer brocade, made after the Elizabetban style
with high bodice, Medici collar, and long sleeves
Win top pu1ts OF mousseline desoie. Thepointed
girdle was trimmed with silver braid and the
front breadth was bordercd with a founcc of
mousseline de sole. The court train was four
yards long. The spray of wild roses in dia-
monds worn across the front of the bodice was
the gift of the groom The BRIDES veil was of
heecy tulle, edged with finest point duchesse.
Inc white silver-mounted prayerbook carried by
Miss Audenreid was the gift of her godfather
Archbishop Corrigan. The bride and groom
exchanged rings, according to the French ems
tom when pledging mutual vows of constancy.
Little Annie French, of Philadelphia the BRIDES
cousin, carried the big bridal bouquet of orange
blossoms. The bridesmaids were all cousins of
the bride. They were the Misses Audenreid,
MISS Gallup, and Miss CollSet all of Philadel-
phia. They were attired uniformly in white
bengaline, with white satin coats outlined at
the waist with silver braid. Their hats of white
telt were trimmed with ostrich plumes and
wnlte satin ribbon, and they carried big punches
OF white lflacs The best man was Mr. Barclay
OF the English Legation, and the ushers were
the three Counts Devonne brothers of the
groom; the MARQUIS Imperiali, of the Italian
Legation; Mr.. Won Mumm Schwarzenstein, of
the German Legation; Count Batthyanv. of the
Austrian Legation, and Mr.. Charles McCauley
At tne conclusion of the ceremony the bridal
party and invited guests repaired to Mrs Auden-
reld's residence on Vermont avenue for the re-
ception and wedding breakfast. Count and
countess Devonne stood to receive coneratula-
tlons In bower of palms arranged in the large
front baywindow, under wedding bell of lilies of
the valley. Countess Devonne made a very beau
tiful bride, and her absence from the galaxy of
young peauties OF washington will be severely
felt. Count and Countess Devonne will sail
from New York on Saturday on the Normandie
After arriving in France they will be for time
guests at the Chateau of Devonne. The Count
does not know where his next post will be, as
he is in the diplomatic service of France. Trac-
Ing the romantic story of this marriage, it is
found that Count Devonne and Miss Audenreid
met last March in Morocco and the Count fell
In love at sight and pursued Miss Audenreid
over the sea, asking for her hand three times
merous and costly. The floral decorations of
the church We're the most beautiful ever seen in
Washington, and reflect great credit on Small.
whose creations they were. After the wedding
OyUI rfarn6 tI,n oI.,,. 4.
decorations, and, not content to admire only
set to work to demolish and carry them of.
The drapng was the artistic work of Lansburpb
Of Seventh street.
The wedding of Miss Harriet Douglas and
Mr.. Arthur Wolcott Yates on last Wednesday
evening at the residence of her mother, 14l2
ffteenth street, was one of the prettiest home
were beautifully decorated with palms and rare
exotics. The bridal couple stood beneath an
arch OF smllax, and were united in marriage by
hey. Dr. Mckim, OF Epiphany Church. The
brother, Mr.. Gray Douglas, who gave her hand
IN marriage. The groom was attended by DIR.
Magruder Muncaster. The bride was attended
by Miss Gibbs, of Milwaukee, and the Misses
Lacey, OF Washington. After the ceremony
some delightful vocal solos were rendered by
Miss Bertha Lincoln aud Miss May Rogers.
while Miss Mary Jones, of Arkansas, rendered
several instrumental numbers on the piano.
a pountlful repast was spread in the dining
room. Numerous and costly presents testified
the appreciation of legion of friends. The
happy couple left for brief trip to PhiladeI-
phia and New York, and upon their return will
reside for the present with the BRIDES mother.
Among the guests were Congressman and Mrs.
Springer, Mr.. and Mrs. Blanchard, Colonel and
Mrs. Lincoln, Mrs. H. e. Paine, Mr.. and Mrs.
Graham, Mr.. and Mrs. Spofford, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mitchell, Mr.. and Mrs. buckingham, Mr. and
Mrs Mrs. Edwards, Major and Mrs. Mills, Colonel
and Mrs. Brott, Mrs. G. B. Reade, Miss SAT-
ford, MI and Mrs. Gray Douglas, Mr.. and Mrs.
Lacey, the Misses Dapray, Mr.. Dapray, DR.. Rob
inson, Mrs. and Miss Mcdonald. Mrs. FRYE
Miss Campbell, Miss Dame, Mr.. Nathaniel
Jones, Mr.. and Mrs. Armes Mr.. Semmes, DIR.
Rust, and DR.. Chase.
The most successful and enjoyable affair ever
glVen by the Unity Circle was held at Shedon's
Hall Wednesday evening. The hall was taste
Inlly decorated with plants of every description
Inc circle colors were conspicuously arranged,
the dresses worn were in keeping with the high |
posluon that the organization holds in the city,
and, taken as whole, was a brilliant affair.
Among those present were Miss Blanche Lans- |
burgh, Miss r. Pfahl, of New York; Miss Carrie |
Rothschild, Miss Millie GAM, Miss HI. Open |
heimer, Miss Cora Kaufman, Miss Barbara |
Stern, Miss Bertha Goodman, Miss Bertha Mail |
house, Miss Lena Stein, Miss M. Baumgarten, |
MISS Rose Heilbrun, Miss M. Ottinger, Miss |
Ernie Myers, Miss Frances Strauss, Miss Fam |
ME Cohen, and Miss Theresa Kahn. The COM |
mittee to whom the credit of the arrangements |
s due were 3. Lyon, master of ceremonies; j. !
Is. Nordlinger, chairman; HI. Rothschild, j. FL |
Wallerstein, d. Oppenheimer, and s. D. Min |
ster.
On Thursday evening the young people of |
the Hawkeye Club, together with a few guests |
were royalty entertained upon the invitation of |