Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-04-22

grandfather, Benjamin +. Carver of L tica,
| n. Y. Around her neck was a superb da-
| mond necklace, having large pendants. The
| upper part of the tulle veil was folded back
| from the face, and the lace border fell just
| around her shoulders. A diamond coronet,
| a wreath of diamond roses, held the veil in
| place. Her hair was worn smoothly brushed
| back from her brow.
Instead of flowers she carried a white
| bound prayer book, from which the service
| was read, and wore no gloves.
| Miss Mamie Letters gown was of pink
moire antique, the bodice of puffed chiffon,
| and a narrow border of sable gave a be-
coming finish to the bodice, which had no
| collar band. The groom's gift, diamond
| brooch, cleaned amid the chiffon frills.
Her hat was of pink chiffon. Miss Daisy
Letters gown and hat were the same. Both
| carried shower bouquets of pink orchids.
Mrs Letter came into church without a
bonnet. Her gown was of deep purple vel
wore black satin, with jacket bodice of
| blue embroidered In silver, ard small bon
net with yellow flowers. diamond and
pearl necklace was also worn.
AS a turnout of fashionable people, ar
rayed in all the glory Of the latest fashion,
1T was the event of the season. The ladies
wore gowns of the lightest colors and all
the jewels that they could put on in keep
Ing with daylight toilet Diamond ear
rings and pearl and diamond necklaces
| were very numerous in the front rows of
pewS.
Mrs. Cleveland wore a pretty bonnet,
trimmed with yellow roses, and light
cape, covered with deep lace. When the
wedding party filed out of the church Mr..
Letter escorted Mrs. Cleveland to her car
riage. One of the most elegant toilets was
worn by Mrs. John r. McLean-black-and-
white-striped silk and lace. Mrs. Harrison
Garrett of Baltimore accompanied Mr.. and
Mrs. Mclean. Mrs. S. S. Rowland wore
striking gown of rose pink crepon. and
hat, very much one sided. with deep yellow
lace frills around the edge. A string of
large pearls was around her neck.
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such as is rarely witnessed in this city, and
reminded one forcibly of the occurrences
about the White House when a big recep-
tion is on. Long before II o'clock the
crowd began to gather in 10th street, and
when the first carriages drove up to deposit
their precious burdens the street was solid
ly banked with humanity, anxious to catch
the least glimpse of the wedding party. AS
Is usual in such crowds, the women out
numbered the men as ten to one, and the
way they pushed and showed in their eff
hardly in keeping with such an occasion.
There were probably a couple of thousand
people in the immediate vicinity of the
church, and the police, of whom there were
a number on hand, had all they could do to
keep passageway open for the carriages.
A canopy stretched from the 18th street en-
trance of the church out to the sidewalk,
but SO closely were the women packed
about the curbing that the carriages could
not get within four feet Of the carriage
step. and even then the invited guests were
rage doors and the church.
number Of well-dressed women man.
aged to crowd their way into the awning,
and 1t was with some difficulty that the
police were able to eject them. They pushed
and fought to keep near the spot where
they could see the bride as she descended
from her carriage. 1t was curious sight,
and the only wonder is that some one was
not hurt in the crush. The street was
banked solidly with people from Mr.. Hays
house across to the church, and frequently
the people crowded so closely onto the
horses that 1t seemed only miracle that
some were not run down by the prancing
Steeds. 1t was one of the finest turnoutS
of horsehesh ever seen in this city, and the
elegant carriages, with their lveried foot
men and coachmen. added greatly to the
general display. By IL o'clock there was
lin. of equipages extending from beyond
I street to the church door, and as each
one drove off there was another to take it's
place. In the line there were many open
carriages. and the ladies, in the hand
share Of attention and admiration. Many
people came on foot as we'll, but had it not
been for the friendly assistance of the po-
lice they would have Jared hardly in getting
through the surging crowd.
About II 20 a carriage drove up from the
direction of the White House, and the line
coming the other way was stopped, for it
was seen that the carriage was the one be-
longing 10 the President Inside sat Mrs
Cleveland, and as the crowd recognized her
there was general movement in that di-
rection, which even the mounted police
could not stem, and the driver had no easy
task guiding his big pair of bays up to the
door. She was alone, and entered the
church unattended.
A few minutes later one Of the family
carriages drove up, bringing Mrs. Letter
and two Of her guests, and this was fol-
lowed by another. in which were the
bridesmaids. AS they were recognized
there was a big struggle to get nearer,
and some women cried out that they were
being crushed and many came near faint
ing.
Promptly at II 30 o'clock the big double
carriage in which rode the bride dashed
up with clanking of chains and the clat-
ter OF hoofs. 1t came in a direction op-
posite to the main procession. The cur
tains were not drawn and the crowd had
splendid look at the beautiful face of
the woman who was so soon to lend luster
to an English name. She looked pale, but
may be said to be fair, and the gown she
wore was vision OF delight. The long
train was spread out ON the front seat.
She wore no gloves. On the left hand
ger of the right hand she Wore a splen-
did ruby, set with a diamond of equal size
on either side, the engagement ring Mr..
Letter rode in the carriage with her and
assisted her to alght. Inside the awning
she was met by a maid, who assisted her
with her train, and walked behind her up
to the church door, where the wedding
party were awaiting her coming.
The wedding presents were numerous
and valuable. Mrs. Cleveland Is credited
with having given the bride silver loving
cup. The bride has spent the Sundays
lately in the country with Mrs. Cieve-
land. Mr.. and Mrs. Letters presents in
clude a diamond necklace.
The decorations of the Letter mansion
were in perfect harmony with it's sub
stantial elegance. Light gay effects were
attained by the use of spring flowers,
branches Of peach. cherry and apple blos-
SONS, brought from the far south, with
orange blossoms. iris, bouganvalley and
white magnolias. with lilies. tulips, hya-
cinths and dafodiis. Perhaps the prettiest
of all were the peach and cherry blossoms,
which were used with profusion in every
direction. In the empire drawing room the
mirror above the light marble mantel was
framed in n3adenhair fern and festooned
with white ribbons. Palms reached up to
1t on either side. and in front of this taste
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