The Washington times., 1894-11-29
SOCIAL SAYINGS AND DoINGs

In bower of bridal roses and palms with
all the accessories of profuse decorations,
brilliant lights and the presence of happy
relatives, Miss Mary Henriettaa Huyck was
married at 1880 O'Clock last night o MIR.
Frank Cornelius Bates of Boston, at the real
dence OF her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Van Ness
Huyck
The parlors were decorated very elaborately
with grouping Of palms at the north end.
where the young couple stood TO be married.
From the floor rose the massing OF greens far
above the heads of the company, giving the
effect OF bower within which the marriage
vows were spoken. The mantels we're banked
with maiden hair ferns and bridal roses, and
when the hour for the ceremony had arrived
there was assembled within the fower-lined
rooms the relatives and few intimate friends
who witnessed the ceremony. which was per-
formed by the brides cousin, Rev. Father
Boone, S. J., of Loyola College, Baltimore,
and Rev. DR.. Dyer OF st. Marys Seminary,
Baltimore.
The clergy stood awaiting the coming Of
the bride beside white prize dieu, near which
was the groom with his cousin, Mr.. Samuel
Bates, of Boston, as best man. They pre-
ceded the entrance of the bride, walking in
from the east entrance to the parlors. The
wedding march then sounded, and Mr..
Charles Bryan Huyck, brother OF the bride,
and Mr. Waldron Bates. OF Boston, cousin OF
ing from the rear Of the second
parlor and forming with broad white ribbons
an aisle down which the others walked. the
assembled company standing on either side
of this aisle. Mr. Charles How Bates. of Bos-
ton, cousin of the groom. and Mr., Van Al
slime. OF New York, cousin Of the bride, were
the ushers who walked in advance OF her and
stood on either side during the ceremony.
The wedding gown was Of white mOire an
tique striped with satin, that gave it a rich
effect. The skirt was made plain, falling in
handsome folds from the waist line. The
high-neck bodice was made with full sleeves,
and collar and belt of satin. In front, over a
yoke effect OF chiffon. was a deep fail OF point
lace. looped on either side and falling over
the sleeves. The tulle veil was fastened with
a diamond star. which, with a diamond
brooch, was the gift OF the groom. The bou-
quet was of lilies of the valley and bridal
roses tied with futtering VIII tie ribbons. Mrs.
Huyck gown was of gray bengaline trimmed
with Chantilly lace.
The relatives who came from distance to
attend the ceremony were Mr.. Charles How,
OF Boston, and Mr.. John B. How, OF New
York, uncles of the groom. Mrs. and Miss
Van A.stlne, of New York, Miss Lord and
Miss Boone, OF p lainfleld, \. j., Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Segrave of Baltimore. and Mr..
Williamson Spencer, of Baltimore.
The going-away gown was OF brown cloth
with hat 20 match. After short trip South
Mr.. and Mrs. Bates will 90 10 make their
future home in Boston. where after January l
they will be at home in Exeter Chambers.
A reception attended by large number OF
guests followed tine marriage ceremony. and
collation. was served AS the bride and
groom left the house they were followed to
the carriage by generous quantity OF rice
and as the carriage Wnirled away toward the
station several slippers were sent flying in its
wake.