The evening times., 1895-10-01
WEDDED AT ST. MATTHEW'S
Miss Lucille Blackburn and Mr..
Lane Married at High Noon.
and Roses Were the Dec.
OratiOns and FashiOnab bic Assem-.
bly, witnessed the Ceremony.

daughter of the Kentucky Senator, and
Mr.. Thomas Francis Lane was celebrated
! at high noon to-day in st. Matthew'S
Catholic Church. Masses of tall palms and
vases of Marguerites beautified the chan
Gel, and delicate ferns and hundreds OF
| lighted candles in glittering sprays added
| 10 the picturesque effect.
The bridal party, composed of Mrs. Black
| burn, mother of the bride; Miss Corinne
Blackburn, her sister; Miss VOorhis, of New
| York, and Mr.. and Mrs. Hall, entered TO
the strains of the wedding chorus from
..Lohenggin," played By Prof. John Porter
| Lawrence. They We're presently joined by
Mr.. and Mrs. stephen Rand, Lieut.. Nleblick.
| u. 8. A., and Mr.. Logan Carlisle. The
| glorious march by Mendclssohn, was n
signal for the appearance of the bride.
who was escorted by her father. Senator
| Blackburn, who gave her away.
| She wore a Doucet gown of dark green
cloth, the bodice handsomely trimmed
with white China silk. patterned with
| wild roses in natural tints. Her wide
| briulmed DircCtoire hat, faced with rose
| colored satin, was made with a beaver
| crown, thanked on either side by noddng
black plumes. Her throat was encircicd
by stock of real lace. and she carried
| bouquet of American Beauty roses, show
| ering lilies of the valley.
| AT the altar they were met by the groom
and his best man, Mr.. Lane of New Jer-
sey, and the simple ceremony was per
| formed. Rev. Father Lee officiating.
| A breakfast Of sixteen " as given at the
| Normandle later, to " hich Cnly relatives
and a few intimate friends We're hidden
| Green and white predominated in the
| drawing room and corridor at the hotel,
roses and MarGuerites being the chosen
| decora tions. The table was festooned
With green ribbons, arranged with cyrstal
vases of roses and Marguerites, and corsage
bouquets OF those flow ers for the ladies,
ard boutonnieres for the gentlemen, set
| beside each cover. The candles were
capped with white and green shades.
Mrs. Blackburn wore an imported toilet
| of black satin, the bodice, combination
of jetted violet velvet and applique lace,
| and tiny bonnet of violet velvet and jet.
Miss CorinDe Blackburn was prcttily
dressed in tan cloth with capote to match.
and carried a superb bridal bouquet. This
| was gift from Mrs. Bugher to her favorite
| young friend the bride, whom she under
stood would wear the conventional white
wedding gown, and was a marvel OF floral
| loveliness.
Miss Hale sister Of the bride. was COS
tuned in a black satin skirt and old rose
| silk blouse trimmed with cream lace. and
her hat was of green velvet and chiffon.
Miss voorhs was gowned in marine blue
cloth and wore q black Gainsborough has
wreathed with plumes.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lane left on the afternoon
train for the North, and later will go abroad
for the winter. They will make their future
| home in this city.
Prince Heroyasa. q member OF the I'm
perial family of Japan, who has been .
ftudent at Kiel, Germany, is in the city
and has been enjoying the sights or the
Capital for several days incognito. Prince
| Hiroyasa is a sub-lieutenant of the Japa-
nese navy, and has found much to interest
! him in naval matters here.
His visit is entirely unofficial, and he
VIII leave the city tonight on his way to
his own country, " lie will complete
his studies.
Tie Consul General OF Japan, at Mexico,
Mr.. Murota, a most distinguished official.
in the guest of the japanese Minister.
Chief Constructor and Mrs. Hichborn and
| Miss Hichborn viii be among the Secretary's
party leaving tomorrow on the special train
for the launch of the Brooklyn.
DR.. and Mrs. Samson and their son. Mr..
| whtrficid Samson. returned to the city
Yesterday from their summer home in
kensIngton.
The marriage of Mr.. John T. Suter. ir.,
| of Washington. To- Miss Marie l.. Bailey,
| OF Charleston, 5. c.. CCurred at = O'Clock
| to-day at the residence of the brides
aunt, Miss Francaiic Wagner, No. l2l2
New York avenue northwest. TIL" cere-
mony was performed by Rev. Josiah h.
Perry. rector of st. Andrews Episcopal
Church. 1t was very quiet, home we'd
ding.
| b,Nn ton
Mr.. and Mrs. Su,er will reside in this city
at No 42O street northwest. The groom
is well known in local newspaper circles
and is connected with the Washington
bureau of the Chicago Record.
A charming reception was given last
night by the members of Chaplin Auxiliary,
w. C. T. u. to the newly elected officers
of the District and to visiting members OF
other chapters at the headquarters. No.
9O2 street northwest. Flags and golden
rod We're used advantageous in the
decoration OF the cozy rooms.
The visitors were cordially welcomed
by Mrs. NJ. b. Platt, the newly elected
president. assisted by the other officers.
The entire company then repaired to the
"Y" room. where luncheon was served.
A number of young ladies assisted in this
important part OF the evenings pro-
gramme. The meeting was also made
NJ. E. Griffith, the former president, who
will shortly remove her home to Cleve-
and.
Mr. William H. Stewart, accompanied
by his neces, Miss Sarah and Annie, have
gone for a trip to Reading and Fhiladel-
phia, Pa.
The wedding of Miss Viola Sanderson
and Mr.. Charles E. Hoover win occur Wed
| nesday evening, at O'Clock, in Trinity
NJ E. Church, on Fourth Street southeast,
between E and +.
Prof. Alexander Graham Bell, Mrs Bell,
and their two daughters, arrived from
Europe yesterday The Misses Bell have
been in Paris for some time for the study
of the French language.
Mrs. William Winthrop is spending the
fail season on Long Island, where she will
be Joined later on by her husband. Col.
Winthrop is now busi!y engaged in put
ting the finishing touches ON his valuable
book on military law. The residence Of
Col. and Mrs. Winthrop on street north
west. next to the Army and Navy Club,
is one of the most artistic homes in the
jty, and the scene of some of the smartest
small dinners, and the daintiest luncheons
the Washington seasons know.
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