The Washington times., 1895-04-29
THOUGH HANNA OBJECTED
Marriage of EK-MayOr Grant and Miss
Murphy Will Occur Tomorrow.
Archbishop Corrigan Will Tie the Knot-0nly
the Immediate Relatives of the
Family to Be Present

The marriage OF exMayor Hugh Grant
and Miss Julia Murphy, daughter of Sena-
tor Murphy, of Albany, viii be solemhzed
tomorrow at noon at the residence OF the
brides family, on Farragut Square, in the
presence of the immediate relatives Not
even her most Intimate friends have been in
Vited TO the ceremony, which will be a most
exclusively quiet one, in conformity with
the wishes of the family.
The engagement has for SO long been a
mere matter OF conjecture, that society at
large was greatly surprised to learn of
the true facts in the case from the published
reports from the North. The unusual Sc
crccy observed up TO Gate had its origin
it is asserted by immediate friends Of Miss
Murphy, in the objection of Mrs. Murphy TO
the match
Just why this obi jectioneXists isnot known,
but the fact remains incontrovertible that
the brides mother has had from the first
most serious objection 10 the marriage, and
even al the last moment refuses 10 talk
upon the su bject.
Though this may in a measure explain
the secrecy observed in regard 10 the ell
ssgement. the near approach of the wed
ding day has given rise to considerable
surprise on all sides Only 10 a limited few
OF her most intimates has Miss Murphy con-
fided.
From a reliable source it is learned that
the event viii take place at the time
named. The arrival of members OF the
family from Albany on Saturday gives ad-
ditional proof of the fact. IL is also as
serted that the ceremony Will be performed
by Archbishop Corrigan, a warm personal
friend of Mr.. Grant, who is expected in
Washington to-day.
AS it viii be in all respects a home
affair. the absence OF attendants and all
the accessories of a church wedding Will
be unuotioed. and the handsome bride
form the center OF attraction. While
personally popular with those who know
her, Miss Murphy has made few intimate
friends among residents, and among Sena-
most exclusive.
During ber stay in Washington Miss
Murphy has been the recipient of much
attention from members OF the foreign le-
cations. aud at one time 1T was generally
believed that the happy man would be q
pr 0nue;it member OF the French lega-
ton. This gentleman is now receiving
the condolences OF his acquaintance as a
victim of bligbted hopes, and the story
goes that ne is by 30 means the only lover
left TO chew the cOd of disappointment
Mr. and Mrs. Frazer gave tea Saturday
afternoon in honor OF Miss Tut, Of st
Louis, whose engagement To their SON, Mr.
George Frazer, was recently announced.
The inclemency or the afternoon bad
apparently little effect in keeping the guests
away, as The handsome house was we'll filled
with the company invited to this enter
taiHment. There We're numerous Jars and
stands OF cut flowers about the drawing
rooms. The centerpece on the tea table
was OF Anne Tican beauty roses an d
mignOnette.
Airs. Frazer and Miss Tut were assisted
in receiving by Miss Harriet Dyer, Miss
Mabel johnson, and Miss Jessie Howard.
Among the guests were Mrs. Lamont
Mrs and Miss McLaDahan, Mr. and MIS-
Eyeieth Whiting, Miss Margaret Cox, Mrs.
John Poor, Mus. Roster DUlaney, Miss
Gale, Mrs. and the Misses Steele, Mrs.
and Miss Poor. Mr.. Barnett, Mr.. Lindsay
DR. and Mrs GlazebrOok, Mrs. and the Misses
jackson.