Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1895-04-22
WIFE OF A BRITON.
Marriage Of Miss Mary Letter
at Washington.
SOCIETY AFFAIR OF THE SEASON.

Mrs.. Cleveland q Guest at the Ceremony.
a. Well as q Large Number of the For.
eign Diplomats and National omciaIs-
The Sacred Rite Takes Place in Historic
St. Johns, with Bishop Talbot Omciatins
Bride and Groom Described.
this morning the ceremony that made
Mary Letter the wife of George Nathaniel
Curzon was said in old ST. Johns Epis-
copal church. The church was crowded
with friends, of whom there were so many
that probably some were disappointed in
not getting the cards that insured admit
tance 70 the ceremony. The service was
full choral wedding one by the choristers
OF st. Johns. comprising about forty
voices. The musical programme was as
follows: Prelude. "Epithalamium."
from Romeo and Juliet" professional
anthem, 20 Perfection" by Barnby:
"Elsa's Dream" Wagner: bridal chorus.
Faithful and True" Wagner; after the
benediction. ''Hailelujah Chorus" Han.
del. and occasional anthem. ITO Thee, o
Father. Throned on High" Hadyn. it
was just l1:30 when the handsome couple
had taken their places before the altar
and Bishop Talbot began the service.
Something About the Bride.
Miss Mary Letter is n handsome young
woman. whose style OF beauty Is such
that her presence in any social gathering
instinctively draws attention to her
charms. She has face full of character.
expressive eyes, but to be seen at her best
she must be smiling. Her usual ex-
preston Is rather too serious for one on
whom all the delightful things in life
have been so freely lav.shed.
Miss Letter is good linguist, sings de-
lightfully and plays we'll and in going to
England to live knows all the good points
in her own country. for she has Travelled
over pretty much all of it-even way up to
Alaska. She has inherited the love of
country which is an especial trait In he-
mothers disposition and which led TO the
latter's compiling few years ago q most
interesting work on the generals of the
Revolutionary war. which is sold for the
benefit of the Mount Vernon Ladies' AS.
sociation-
Curzon n Man with n Name.
One thing about Mr.. Curzon Is that
he has a name that he himself has made
His parliamentary reputation added to
that he has gained as an authority on
Asian politics and other questions OF
great Importance in Great Britain, is OF
the highest. He has made u very favor
able impression on the people who have
been fortunate enough to meet him. He is
most ainiablc young gentleman of fine
appearance, with the polish of a thorough
man of the world. BE is easy in manners,
q ready conversationalist and remarkably
well Informed on affairs in general He
has been great traveller and a close
student, and having been member of
parliament for several years, he enjoys
the personal acquaintance of the foremost
lnen of his country. At the death of his
father Mr.. Curzon will have the rank and
the title of Lord Scarsdale and Miss Letter
will be titled lady in the very highest
rank of English nobility.
People OF Note i'm Attendance.
The wedding was one of the most bril-
liant social events the national, capital has
ever seen. Among the guests were Mrs
Cleveland who is an intimate friend of
the bride; the entire cabinet circle and
many of the foreign ambassadors and
ministers stationed here Governor Nor
ton. of New York. accompanied by his
family. also came 20 Washing gton for the
occasion. Large parties OF guests from
Boston. New York. Chicago and else
where, including Bishop aud Mrs Potter.
and Bishop and Mrs Coke, of New York:
Robert Lincoln, OF Chicago and Mrs.
Frederick Vanderbilt, OF New York, were
present
Probably Not Fortune Hunter.
Mr.. CurzOn is man OF very moderate
means, which has given occasion to con-
siderable ill-natured comment, and he
has been styled fortune hunter" Such,
however, appears not to be the case, as
he will in time inherit a very considera-
bic estate. which will be ample to sup
port an establishment befitting his rank.
The Letter family is rcticent as to the
amount Of Miss Curzon's dot" Mr..
and Mrs Curzon will sail on the Majestic
shortly after the ceremony, travelling in
Europe and then going 20 the groom's
London house. Carleton Terrace, while
parliament continues in session, after
ward settling at his country place ked-
lesion Halls, Derbyshire- II is not yet
certain whether they will reach London
in time for the queens last drawing-roon,
which closes the London season.