Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-01
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
At St. Matthew's High Altar Mid Flowers
and Lights.
Miss Blackburn and Mi. Lane Quietly
Married Mt NOOn-Brcakfnst
and Gifts.

VltatfonS sent out for the event, but the
number witnessing the ceremony was not
limited to the company Of fifteen rela-
tives and intimate friends. Very naturally
the wedding CT a young lady with SO many
acquaintance and of family so pleas
entity known as that of the Senator from
Kentucky was not an occasion to neglect
where 1t was possible to see it under such
favorable auspices. The new church was
in gala dress for the solemn ceremony, and
the sunshine streaming in from the upper
windows did the rest. The high altar was
framed in palms, which reached high
above and spread out thickly on either
side. Pink and white cosmos blossoms
in great profusion added the autumnal
touch to the artistic display. The lighted
candles in the many branched candelabras
made a blaze of light like great jewels
on either side of the tabernacle.
Just before noon the wedding party, con-
sisting of Mrs. Blackburn, Hiss Corinne
Blackburn, Mr.. Joseph Blackburn, jr, Maj.
and Mrs. Hall, Miss VCorhes, who was
classmate of the bride for six years while
they were both at college in Cincinnati;
Miss Lane of Summit, N. j., the grooms
sister; Lieut.. Niblaek, Capt and Mrs Ste
phen Rand, the latter the brides godmoth-
er, and Mr.. Logan Carlisle, came in church
and took their places in the front pews.
AS the wedding march pealed from the or
gan Senator Blackburn escorted, the bride
to the altar railing, where Mr.. Lane and
his best man, who was his brother Mr..
Alfred Lane of Summit, N. j., advanced to
meet them. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Charles M. Bart, assistant pastor
of st. Matthew's
The brides gown was an imported cos
tune of black and green matlasse, the bod
ice of white silk brccaded in a bright
flower design, opened back and front over
dark green velvet. The large, pulled
sleeves were of the heavy matlasse.
Shoulder straps of green velvet edged with
{1f saho Of
duchess lace were effective touches. The
hat worn, of black velvet with black
trich plumes, f1ared off the face. The brim
was lined with pale rose velvet, and was
immensely becoming to the fair face 1t
framed. The short wrap worn to church
was of hunters green velvet trimmed with
black ostrich tips and duchess lace. Her
bouquet was of American Beauty roses. A
great bunch of them was tied with long
streamers of green ribbon on which sprays
Of lilies of the valley were deftly tied,
making a shower bouquet.
Mrs. Blackburn wore an imported gown
Of black brocaded satin, with a bodice of
black chiffon. showing bands of duchess
lace and passementerie ornaments in iri-
descent butterflies. The small bonnet
matched in these colors and ornaments
Miss Corinne Blackburn wore French
gown of ecru satin and chiffon. with lace
insertions on the bodice, and a becoming
hat in the same coloring.
After the ceremony the family party re-
turned to the Normandie for the wedding
breakfast The Stevenson suite, on the
first floor of the hotel, was handsomely
happy couple received the congratulations
Of those nearest and dearest to them, and
then led the way to the dining room down
the palm-decked corridor. The breakfas.
table was daintily set, the floral decor=l-
tons being all in green and white. The
tapers in the candelabras burned under
white and green shades, and center piece
Of brides roses was surrounded by a
mai1pnhair R0yeS
cake had the two initials B. and l.. pref
tily twined with orange blossoms on the
white satin cover.
The bride received great numbers of ele
gal presents the lest few Gays, notwith-
standing the short notice her friends had
OF her marriage. In the hurry of the
VIII all leave town again today, the boxes
we're only opened to be admired, and
hastily packed again to be sent to the fu-
ture home of the couple in Summit. NJ.
Senator and Mrs. Blackburn gave their
daughter case of silver; Mrs. Blackburn.
a magnificent Sc. of rose point lace
fiornces, shawl ard bertha, and the
gToom's gifts took the form of elegant
editor of two leading Jersey papers,
changed his name on his wedding day as
well as his bride changed hers. The first
announcement Of the event gave him the
title Of Edward Lane and he has been too
happy as well as too busy to have any
correction made, knowing 1t would be
bride would be known as Mrs Thomas
Lane. Mr.. and Mrs. Lane went to New
York this afternoon, and will within the
next few days make short visit to Mrs
Lane, ST., whose Ill health did not permit
her the pleasure CT coming here to see her
son married. In week or ten days they
will sail for Europe, and expect to spend
the winter in southern France.
Mrs. Fred. w. Hail. who has been re-
siding in Oakland, California, since her
marriage, Is visiting her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Crosby S. Moves, at their country
home, Alton Farm Sligo, Maryland
MRS. Han VIII spend the winter east, and
will be Joined by her husband later in the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore W. Noyes, who
are now in Mexico On a short visit, are ex-
pected back about the LIST of November
Mr. John 7. Suter, jr., of the Washing
ton bureau of the Chicago Record and Miss
Marie l.. Bailey of Charleston, S. C.. were
quietly married at pm: today at the resi-
dence of the brides aunt. Miss Francaide
Wagner. 1912 New York avenue. The cere-
mony srv was performed m by Rev Dr. Josiah
Church. Mr.. and Mrs. Suter left on an af-
ternoon train for New York city, and will
enjoy short honeymoon tour in the north.
They will reside at 40 ii street north
west.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rudolph Kaufman and
children have returned from Camp Percy,
N. H.
Mrs. Electa Smith has returned from a
months stay at her former home in Ster-
lfr g, ILL.,. where, as usual, the heartiest well
come was accorded her. and many hospi-
talities given in her honor by her old
friends.
Mrs. l.. H. Mastin has returned much i'm
proved in health, and is residing at Ill
Rhode Island avenue.
Dr. and Mrs. G. c. Samson and their son,
Mr.. H. Whitefeld Samson, have returned
from Kensington. Md.
Mrs. R. A. Clayton has returned to the
city, and is at La Fetra Hotel, corner of
18th and G streets northwest.
Chief Constructor and Mrs. Hichborn
and Miss Hichborn will accompany Secre-
tary HerbertS party tomorrow to the
launching of the Brooklyn.
Miss Lizzie Sullivan of Fortress Monroe
is paying a short visit to her cousin. Miss
Mary L. O'Neill, of 40 + street southwest
Miss Lula Maurey has returned from a
three weeks visit to her friend, Mrs.
R. Morris of Gaithersburg, Md.
Miss Fannie Rye and Miss Seraph Spect,
who have been visiting friei DIS at Manas-
sas, Va, for two weeks. have returned.
Miss Marion Miller, who has been travel
ing for the last three months, is in At
lanta, Ca, with Mr.. and Mrs w. b. Horn
blower of New York