, 1892-05-21
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
The Most Elegant Wedding Given
at This Port for Years-A
Semi-Naval Afair-The
Franklin in Gala
Dress.

Franklin, off the navy.yard.
The occasion was the wedding of Miss Eliza
beth Sinclair McGlensey, daughter of Captain
and Mrs. McGIensey, Of the U.SR.C. Franklin
with Passed Assistant Surgeon George McLaw
Pickrell, U.S.N.
For weeks the wedding has been the talk Of
the town, and officers and men have We'd with
each other to render the franklin a perfect
bower.
The gun deck had been absolutely transform
ed, walls and ceilings had disappeared under
folds, %festoons, and draping Of flags, ensigns
and bunting. Topped aud festooned around tro-
phies Of arms, figures in pistols, c~utlasses and
guns with bayonets agleam, all polished to the
highest state known port and starboard sides
were surrounded with Chinese lanterns, hung
from above high rejecting lights blazed at
the forward end of the room SO made; stands of
arms with drum and buele, tropical plants and
flowers o'srhung with cutlasses; a miniature
park, with fountain in full play; candelabra Of
bayonets socketing lighted candles, and clus-
ters of Chinese lanterns, piano and fairy lamps,
covered and hid the different matches; a waxed
canvas covered thedeck. and an awning, lighted
and warm, sheltered the guests from the land
ing float to the gaugWay.
An altar had been erected on the port side
abaft the gangway drapel with white embroid-
cred China crepe shawl, dressed with cluster
ed candles and vases Of ascension lilies.
Over the gangway the initials Of the bride
and groorA had been formed in pistols, making
q pretty design.
The flowers we're from Harris gardens. To
say the decorations were elegant is but a
weak statement, a. nothing approaching them
has ever been attempted here before.
Promptly at 9 o'clock the flag portieres,
which replaced temporarily the partition Of
the captains cabin, were drawn aside by the
IN lrine who, in full uniform, attended. The
strains of L~ohengrin's wedding march peaIed
out from he full Naval Post Band, led BY
Prof. Price, and the party ente ed.
Three Ushers. Assistant Engineer Jane
NJ. PiokreIl, e. S. ~; Assistant Surgeon J.
Shirley Hope, U. S. g.; and Mr.. Frank Nc,
Gle lsey. brother Of the bride, preceded the
best man. Mr.. Percy PickerelI, brother of the
groom. Following them by one and two came
the bridesmaids. Misses Marion Thomas. Burr
and Dubarry Of Norfolk. followed by the maid
Of honor, Miss Mary Ames, Of Washington.
DC. the two fsrminga cross.
Next came the hide leaning on the arm Of her
f1ther, Captain Mctilensey. They mere met
at the altar by the groom, and by The beautiful
ritual of the Episcopal Church. Rev. R.. w.
Forsythe, Of Trinity Church were made man
and wife.
As the gentlemen ae Of least importance we
dispose Of them first. Full dress for civilians
and special full dress for officers, was the order
Of the day. Boutonailes were ommon.
The bride was a vision Of loneliness and
was dressed in a gown Of heavy white japanese
silk crepe, the front and sleeves of which
were deliberately embroidered in japanese
work Of wheat ears and daises. The bodice
was trimmed with pearl and crystal pas8emen-
terie, was cut decoIlete and had elbow sleeves,
the skirt was en- train, long white gloves and
a bouquet of bride roses made up the founda-
ton. Over this a long tulle veil like a mist,
fell from a crown of white lilies, which graced
her shapely head. An exquisite costume.
The maid Of honor and bridesmaids were
dressed in pale pink brocaded China silk,
trimmed with chiffon and satin ribbon, cut
decollete and en- train, and wore white .carna-
tions. pink gloves and siIver-gilt slippers.
A reception and dance followed the ceremo-
ny and to the strains of the band the light
hearted couples hoated in the elysium Of the
waltz.
Supper was served the guests in their seats
frem the table, and after guests, officers and
band had been lunched superbly, the sailors
and marines were also banqueted.
The happily welded couple took the mid
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