The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-11-12
MISS ELIzdBETH srErENs Welded.
The bridegroom, Her Second Cousip, q Son
of Mrs. Edwiu A. Stevens.

of Mrs. Edwtu n. Stevens.
The upper part OF Hudson street, Hoboken
was In full holiday attire yesterday. The oc.
cason was the marriage OF Miss Elizabeth
Stevens. the beautiful and only daughter oil
Mr.. Francis Is. Stevens, to her second cousin.
Mr.. Richard Stevens son OF Mrs Edwin A.
Stevens OF Castle Point which was celebrated at
noon at St Paul's Protestant Episcopal Church.
The street in front OF the church and
tho tall bank opposite 1t were crowded
with men and women. many of whom had
known tho bride since her childhood. The
rows were occupied for nearly half an hour
before tho bride arrived at the door. accom-
panied by her father. who gave her away.
While the guests were waiting for tho bridal
party. there was somo excellent music per-
formed on the organ. accompanied by a
cello. violin and. harp and as the be-
trothal service was being read by
Bishop Starkey OF the Newark diocese
who was assisted by tho Rev. William II. Jcn-
ney. the rector. and the uncle Of the bride.
the Rev. DR.. John Andrews Harris Of ST. Paul's
Church. Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia the mu-
sicians played very softly, believe me that
toons Of holly were hung between the aisles
and in the arches and thousands OF pink
white. and yellow chrysanthemums were used
in tho decorations in the chancel; which had
Us q background II mass. OF tropical plants
Tho bride on her way to the chancel passed
formed Of green leaves and white and yellow
chrysanthemums. She wore rich gown OF
white satin. over which was arranged, after
over the. face until after the bctrothai
on the coifynre with nair Of large Mercury
wings Of diamonds. gilt from the bride:
groom: on her sorsaGeh she wore o the Gltt OF
star. She carried silver bound prayer book.
Miss Lille Lewis. the maid Of honor, wore u
chiffon and carried n bunch Of white chrysan-
themums. The bridesmaids were in effective
s rose hay eu sae carried Mh
wore on their heals. pink Mercury wings
Mr.. Robert Livingston stevens attended the
bridegroom ms best man. NIcssrs;, +. a. 5.
s Sewn sroher Of tie ST
G. Hall. G. Thornton Warren. William Willis
Neese. and A. Wright Post were the ushers.
OF Interrogation points OF diamonds and pearls.
The bridesmaids received from the bride sill
yer bandcaux OF exquisite design.
A surprise was awaiting the young couple as
Mr.. Stevens. besides being a tennis player OF
some distinction. Is a musician. and during
leisure hours some months ago he organized
the Holy Innocents, Drum and Fife Corps.
ranged Selt themselves in the road opposite the
church. and rs Mr.. Stevens, with his bride
emerged from the building they struck up
lively air. The young couple seemed very
much surprised. but returned the salute with
Tho reception ut THE Cottage" the homo
Of the brides father at Castle Point. was n very
Jolly affair and was kept up until late in tho
Off on their honeymoon trir. 1t is their inten-
ton to sail for the south OF France about the
Christmas holidays. Their homo is TO BE at
Castle Point. where cottage is to be erected
for them.
The young couple received hundreds OF
from the employees Of the lIoboken Ferry
COMPANY and the Hoboken Land and In
p,rovemcnt CGmpany four silver l>SIr, vegetable
q Queen Anne silver tea service from
Mrs. Alexander. a silver loving cup pre-
scented by four OF the ushers. who. with
Mr.. Stevens. are members OF tho Columbian
Club. and riece Of silver from Peter Lee u
colored servant, who 10 nearly 80 years old and
has lived all his life with the Stevens family.