The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1895-11-27

The ceremony was performed by Bishop d.
| @. Potter, assisted by Bishop Leonard and
Rev. John W. Brown. Rector OF St. Thomass.
The decorations we're elaborate, but chaste
! and in excellent taste. Twelve arches,
| twenty feet high. OF white chrysanthemums,
| spauned the center aisle. A double gate OF
| white roses and lilies stood closed open
about half way up the aisle, and was closed
| after the bridal party had passed through.
The chancel was decorated with white roses
and lilies and palms. The galleries were
adorned with palms, from which depended
streamers Of green.
Before the arrival Of the wedding party
an admirable programme OF music was rem
| dered by DR.. George W. Warren. the oreanist
Of the church. stringed orchestra. led by
Nahan Franko. with Edouard. de Reszke,
Nine. Nordica, Mime. Marie Graham and
| Nine. Weinerd as soloists.
Long before the hour appointed for the
| ceremony the church and galleries were
| filled. President Cleveland arrived at II. As.
| He was escorted by the ushers to q front
| pew, and seated almost opposite the centre
ofthe chancel He was followed immediate
! ly by Secretary Herbert and Colonel Daniel
| G. Lamont and wife, who were seated just
| across the aisle from the President.
It was just 1910 when the bridal party
started up the aisle. Mr.. Paget's best man,
Gerald Psget, his brother, stood by his side
at the chancel steps as thu party advanced.
| maids, Miss Dimock, Miss Barney, Miss
Sloane. Miss Gertrude Vanderbilt. Miss Bend
, and Miss Brown. Their costumes were OF
MORE poplin, with short trains. all cut alike,
but differing in color. The bridesmaids also
wore velvet hats, high in front. with black
rosettes and tall feathers. They carried
muffs instead Of bouquets.
Following them came the four little flower
| girls. They were Laura Whitney, cousin;
Frances Bingham. Katherine Bamey and lit
| tie Dorothy Whitney, the brides sister.
They looked very charming in frocks Of
white silk and mcusselins de sole. They
| wore large white hats, with white feathers.
and carried baskets filled with pink and
, white roses and lilies.
Next came the bride on the arm Of her
father. She looked stately and elegant as
| we'll as beautiful in her rich gown OF heavy
| pearl silk. The skirt was cut with train
| four yards long. the petticoat OF white glace
| silk being finished in deep founce OF lace.
The veil of Point d'Angleterra lace was held
in place by band Of orange blossoms encir.
cling the head. The bride carried bouquet
of bride roses and lilies Of the valley, and
! wore diamond brooch, the gift OF the
groom. g,
During the ceremony. which was choral
throughout, the hymn, 10, Perfect Love-"
was sung by the choir.
After the ceremony wedding breakfast
was served at the house Of Mr.. Whitney to
about four hundred guests. The house was
magnifcently decorated, and the newly
married pair greeted their friends in a
bower Of pink orchids and bridesmaid roses.
The health Of the bride was proposed by
President Cleveland. to which Mr.. Paget re-
sponded, his wife standing beside him. The
brides bouquet was then broken up and di-
vided among her attendants. The wedding
cake was distributed to the guests in plain
white boxes tied with bows Of white satin
ribbon. Mr.. and Mrs. Paget left on the
O'Clock train on the New York, New Haven
and Hartford Railroad for Mr.. Dimock's
country place at South Coventry, Conn.
Mrs. Paget's going away dress was OF dark
green cloth, with a plain skirt. The waist Is
OF dark green silk figured with pink carna-
tions, and with cream lace trimmings at the
neck. A plain jacket and chinchilla cape
covered the waist. She carried chinchilla
muff. Her hat was Of dark green, trimmed
! with gray feathers. Showers Of rice were
thrown at her.