The evening times., 1895-10-28
CARDINAL UNITED THEM
Marriage Of Miss Payson and Mr.
Raymond LIE CHAT at Noon.
It Was, Attended by Diplomats and
Fashiona bles-3arOn Fava Departs.
Colombian Minister Absent.

were embowered in smilax, palms, and
ferns, aud fringed chrysanthemums were
the decorative flowers. In the hallway
large white and gold wicker basket set
on the hall table was filled with :seiekeol-
ored chrysanthemums, while either side
the bay window, which was screeued with
viens aud palms, a huge bouquet "f white
chrysaHtnemums, tied with broad white
satin sash tribbous, was effectively
placed.
the Marine Band played softly appro-
pirate music as the bridal party entered
through the arched doorway OF the second
drawing room, and the soft glow OF many
lighted tapers illuminated a most beautiful
scene.
Before the altar Cardinal Gibbons waited,
with Mr.. lie Gbait and Count de Buisseret,
his best man. The long, white satin rib
bons, which formed the aisle, were held
aside by Mr.. w. +. Payson, oil New York,
and Mr.. F. L. Payson, OF TINS city, COUSINS
Of the bride
Preceding, her sister, Miss Frances Pay
j son, entered, sowneu III sold-coiofeu ciiil-
fon, ornamented with gOld-co satin
ribbons and carrying yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS.
The bride was escorted by her father,
Mr.. Charles Payson, who gave her away.
u
ance, with dark eyes and hair, Gear olive
complexion and graceful figure, and her
Wedding gown, uf heavy white satin, en-
traine, with full veil OF tulle, caught with
orange blissoms, was most becoming. She
carried a bouquet OF lilies of Tue valley.
The maid of honor stood at the right OF
the emhowered window, the best man at
the LEFT, during the impressive soletnniZa-
ton of vows.
Among the guests of the house were Mr..
Francis Payson, of New York, uncle of
the bride, and Miss Ethel Robes"n, daush-
ter of the late Secretary R,Ibeson.
All the representatives of the diplomatic
corps in Washington were present and a
number of the local smart set The gath
ering numbered sixty and was one OF the
most brilliant ever known here. one nun
dred invitations only were sent out.
Later Mr.. aud Mrs. lie Ghait left for the
North and will sail November for Europe.
Cards for the marriage of Miss Irene
Langhornc, OF Richmond, who has many
friends here, to Mr. Charles Dana Gibson.
the noted artist, of New York, VIII occur
November Z. Extensive preparat ions
are In progress to make This the most
beautiful W edding that has ever taken
place in the South. st. Paui's Church
clancel, in Richmond, viii be arranged
in horseshoe shape and palms ana no" ers
i'll form q bow er in which the bride and
groom will exchange their vows Two
young sisters OF The bride, III iFocks OF
" hi,c silk, Gainsborough hats, and carry
ing Chrysanthemums, i'll act as flower
iris.
Six young women, her friends, will act
AS bridesmaids, wearing yellow taffrta and
chiffon gowns, black GainsborouSh hats
and carrying yellow chrysantbemufns.
There will be nine ushers, ard Lanstion
Gibson, brother OF the groom, Will be best
man.
The bride will be gowncd in an imported
wedding costume ot white satin, with Con-
vcntionaI tuile veil and diamonds, and wili
carry lilies of the valley and white viulets.
Souvenirs of the occasion will be pearl
crescent pins to the bridesmaids and guild
horseshoe pins to the groomsmen.
A breakfast to one hundred friends will
follow, and Mr.. and NJ rs. Gibson will leave
later for the North. They expect to sail
November % for Gibraltar and Egypt, not
returning to America for year.
Among the Washington people who will
90 down for the wedding are: Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Nelson Page, Mr.. and Mrs. Carroll
Mercer, Mr. Harry Earle. Mr.. Jesse Brown,
and Miss Lula Horstmann.
A recent experience Of Edmundo Plaza,
second secretary of the Mexican legation, is
affording amusement to society. Mr..
Plaza lately registered at fashionable
hotelein p Pittsburg, Pa, and to his amaze
nient found himself the recipient OF most
assiduous attentions from members OF the
press. Journalistic circles in his neighbor-
hood were at once greatly agitated as to the
reason for the appearance OF diplomat
in the Smoky City, and despite his denfals,
rumors became current that he had come TO
inspect, on behalf OF his government, the
armor-making plants; again that he was
about to found an important consulate OF
the Mexican legation, and others of an
equally unfounded and sensational char
a cter.
The fact of the presence of hisfiancee, Miss
Rogers, at her home in Pittsburg, was. of
course, the solution of Mr.. Plaza's prob
lenlatic visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Payson and Miss
Frances Payson will sail from New York
November 8, to be absent in Paris some
time.
British legation, is at the Cochran for the
winter.
Baron Fava, Italian ambassador, left
for New York this afternoon. He was
among the guests present at the Payson-
lie CHAT wedding.
a Dr. and Mrs. ". P. NJ King are, receiving
congratulations on the birth of O son.
Senior Hurtado, Colombian minister.
has left Washington for Rome to visit his
family.
Invitations are out from the japanese
minister for a dinner to be given early in :
November.
Rear Admiral shufeldt, q. 8. N, who has
for some time been quite i'll, is convaIcscing.
Miss Bernice n. Kennard, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs Albert E. Kennard, and Brad.
ley A. Snyder were married wednesday
evening last at $50 O'Clock by the Rev.
DR.. Todd, of Hamline N. E. Church The
brides dress'was n brown novelty, trimmed
in brown satin and passenienterie.
Miss Mamie N. Rogers. of East Capitol
street, will tender reception Tuesday night
to the members of the Helping Hand Club.
a temporary association, organized for the
purpose of donating and making box OF
clothing for the Christmas poor. regardless
of sect or race. The club numbers eight
young ladies-Asses Mamie and Sadie