Evening star., 1895-04-30

over with bunCheS OIL Wnlte macs
from love knots of white ribbons and pret-
tily caught back with bows and ends of
the same. At the extreme end of the north
parlor the altar was erected The walls
back of 1t and on each side were draped
with bob net, traced over with asparagus
vines. At intervals this background was
studded with great punches of lilies tied
with white ribbons, which were continued
in festoons. from one to the other. In
front the curtains of asparagus were tied
back with punches of white orchids. Tall
clumps of palms with white blooming
plants in front of them framed the picture
on either side. Within this bower of fra
grant beauty was the little altar. which
was richly draped with white satin and
lace and decorated with vases of white
orchids and lilies of the valley. Tapers
burned in the candlesticks. A white rug
and a prie-dieu. also covered in white satin.
was in front of the altar, upon which the
couple knelt during the blessing at the con-
clusion of the ceremony.
Early this morning Archbishop Corrigan
celebrated mass at this altar. his congrega-
ton being made up of the party which
assembled later in the same place for the
marriage ceremony. The marriage took
place just before II o'clock, and the bridal
party sat down to breakfast at II. Arch
bishop Corrigan performed the marriage
ceremony, assisted by several priests, some
of whom accompanied him from New
York. The simple ceremonies surrounding
their union did not require attendants for
either the bride or groom. but the brides
bridesmaids for her. They were gownad
in pink, and carried white lilacs.
The bride was gowned in rich white satin,
youthfu!ly and prettily trimmed with lace
and chiffon. The superb tiara which held
her tulle veil in place and the other dia-
mond ornaments which flashed on her
ccrsage We're the gifts of the groom. Her
bouquet was of white orchids and valley
lilies. and the groom wore boutonniere
of the same flowers.
Breakfast was served in the white and
gold dining room, where, IN the midst OF
many beautiful floral effects, the table was
set. Three round plats of white lilacs and
orchids were down the center. and the
tapers in the low silver candelabras burned
Urder orange blossom shades.
The boxes of wedding cake were OF white
satin, with the initials of the bride and
groom stamped in silver on either end of
the cover. A lengthy breakfast was served
and the guests sat at table nearly two
hours. The wedding cake had a small
table all to itself and was wreathed in
natural orange blossoms and valley lilies.
The bride received great quantities Of
wedding gifts during the last few days.
A large collection of valuable articles in
the way of jewels and silver came from
out-of-town friends especially. One of the
gifts from the groom was tiny watch
studded with diamonds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Grant left here this after
noon for New York. and will go aboard
a ship tonight which leaves that port to-
morrow for Southampton. One of the rea-
sons for the desire Of the couple to get
away so quietly was that the bride need
not read any of the newspaper comments
which would be naturally excited by her
marriage and of which she has the most
genuine dislike.
Mr.. and Mrs. Delehanty of Albany, par
ents of Mrs. Murphy, and Lieut.. Dele
hanty, their son. of New York. with other
relatives of the Senator from Troy, were
present. Among these were MIR. and Mrs.
Hennessey and the Misses Hennessey of
New York DIR. Crosby and Mr. Mcfarland,
both intimate friends of the groom, who
came on from New York with him, We're
also present.
nence in New York, is a man of means, in
the height of prosperity. He has a fine
residence in New York city, country
place and owns some of the feetest horse
flesh around the metropolis.
The chancel at st. Johns was most elab-
crately decorated at noon today for the
marriage of Miss Katherine Hopkins
daughter of ex-Representative and Mrs
Hopkins, and Mr.. Horace Wylie, son Of
Judge and Mrs. Wylie. The occasion was a
happy and joyous one for the large circle
of friends which the couple have in this
city, and made the gathering a representa-
tive one of the resident families of the
District. Palms and Easter lilies gave the
chancel the customary bridal effect. When
the wedding party advanced to the altar
it was preceded by the ushers. Mr.. Hop
i<ins. the brides brother; MIR. Charles Sher-
rill, Mr.. Knott, Mr.. Stevens and Mr.. Frank
Brown of Chicago cousin OF the groom.
The bride came into church with her ia
ther, Mr.. James Hopkins, and at the chan
eel rail was met by the groom and his best
man, Count de Chambrun. The brides only
attendant was Miss Lucy Hopkins of Bal
timore. who was gowned in white silk null
and carried bouquet of valley lilies,
moss roses and forget-me-nots. The mar
riage was accompanied. by a full choral
service.
Bishop Vincent OF southern Ohio, 'rmerly
rector of Calvary Church. Pit.sourg, the
former home of the brides family, officat-
ed, assisted by Rev. Mackay-Smith. The
bride was gowned in white satin. with
tule veil, and carried the white bound
prayerbook from which the service was
read and small bouquet of orange bios
SONS. The wedding breakfast which fol-
lowed at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs.
Hopkins was attended by their intimate
friends and relatives. The house was dec
GRATED with lilies, vines and palms. Mrs.
Hopkins received the guests, and was
gowned in gray silk and lace. The young
couple stood in bay window bower of
palms to receive congratulations. Late
this afternoon Mr.. and Mrs. Wyle went to
New York and will sail on Saturday for
Europe, intending to spend the summer in
travel.
The choir of the Fourth Presbyterian
Church were pleasantly entertained Friday
evening at the residence of Mr. A B. Kelly