New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-06-03

,.,.,s- vas the hes; man The bride was given
-, BY her father. and as they passed up the cen
,,,le 10 the chancel they were preceded by the
s.,ss sister Lcttlas Stevenson as maid OF honor.
=, ,ss SANE time the four bridesmaids, Jane and
Iss Hardin sisters Of the bridegroom. ana Leuta
,,.jsl!a Scott. cousins of the bride. passed up the
- asles in couples preceded by the ushers' the
.,n,st PLAYING the wedding march from I-oheh-
grh
rss bride Is a brunette with lovely coloring and
=, Gender graceful figure which set of well her
wedding gown OF lustrous ivory White sath' Inc
,krt fell away in the folds Of a plain tu' tram
and the high vast was finished with chi1oh ana
o,,nse blossoms A ,ulle veil held by diamond
star The gift Of her father, and bouquet OF Niles
0. the valley completed the simpe but peautiiu
inlet The maid Of honor. who is blonde. In s;rlk-
,rs contrast 10 her sister a gown OF delicate
Nine French muslin with a girdle Of white satin
,s,on and carried white roses The bridesmaids
vors gowns OF white French muslin. and their hou-
Duets were pink roses.
Among the immediate relatives in front pews were
Mrs Stevenson, who was in a hali-mouThlhg 'o'irI
Of black silk grenadine. with trimmings OF white
embroidered chiffon the br.degrooms parents. Cen
ersl and Mrs Hardin the latter in black satin ana
POINT lace. :hc Vice Presidents son and daughter
nlaw Mr. and Mrs Lewis Stevenson. the latter
rearing white satin: Mrs Matthew Scot; the BRIDE
aunt who wore black silk and point lace In 'he
next pew were the President and Mrs Cleveland
the latter in a gown of white satin brocadeu IN
delicate green tinis and low bodice Of cherry velvet
TIE church was flied with distinguished COM
many including the Cabnc; circle the entire Senate
apparen,lv the Diplomatic and Supreme Court
circles he.des ;he many friends Of the Nice-Presi-
asn, IN nrivate life II was the close OF perfect
June Gay, and altogether. with the fresh spring
toilets Of light colors. ribbons and flowers, was
bright and beautiful wedding
The ceremony was followed by reception at the
Normande where the Vice-President makes his
Washington home. The whole first floor was thrown
open and decorated with pink roses and feathery
ferns. the large banqu: hal! being used for the
supper room The guests were received by the Vice
Prssiden; and Mrs Stevenson and General and
Mrs. Hardin door of the first drawing
room. then passed on TO the bay window. trans
formed into bower Of PIN, roses. where the bride
and bridegroom received the good wishes Of their
friends
The bride who is the elder daughter OF the Vice.
President was introduced In society last season
Her charm Of manner and To- able character won
the regard OF host of friends in official cir
cles The bridegroom is the son OF General Wat
Hardin. Of Kentucky. He is young minister OF
twenty-four not yet ordained but will have charge
Of the Presbyterian Church at Bowling Green dur
ing the summer The young couple will then 20
abroad for years residence in Edinburgh. where
Mr. Hardin will complete his studies. The two
families Of the same faith and have the close
tie OF old friendship dating back TO the Nice-Presi-
Dents birth and early life in Kentucky.
The wedding had the happy coincidence OF being
on the tenth anniversary OF the marriage OF the
PRESIDENT and Mrs Cleveland. who seemed 10 enjoy
congratulations as much as the bride and BRIDE
groom. and among the last Of the departing
guests. Others OF the company were the Ambas-
sador OF Great Britain. Lady Pauncefote and MSS
rauncefote; the Secretary Of State and Mrs. Olney;
senator and Mrs Morrill,. the Secretary Of the In
terror. Secretary and Mrs Carlisle the Secretary Of
Mar the Postmaster-Genera Senator and Mrs
BURROWS, the Rev. DIR. Hamlin and Mrs Hamnn.
Manu-, Mister OF switzerland ana Madame flooa, nv
@Mnser OF China and Madame Yang Yu. Senator
MMaahal and his niece. Miss walthall; senator,
Mas; Representaiive and Mrs payne. Justice, Mrs;
NJ M ne Misses Harlan; the Rev. DR. Ratcine and
" Tuock coo Msi and 1HH Mrs Francis col-
Brcc,1 Ex-senator Henderson. Senator and mrs
Dei YI .s. NJ and Mrs Benjemn Butterworth Colo
s sss louise Mitchell and Mrs Pettigrew ex-Gov-
he M ros'or Knott. Of Kentucky and Mrs Knott
sena, sle; the Minister TO Austria and Mrs. Trip.
R. rsT and Mrs. Lindsay. DR.. an Mrs. ORey,
HsesSs .san and Mrs Henderson, Professor ana
w., Ms senator and Mrs sherman. Senator. Mrs and
Sr s squire; Miss Rec. daughter Of the Speaker;
sxnester Representative and Mrs Brewster Rep
sssre s' ave a "a Mrs cobb Colonel and Mrs Whit
s,,ase We're many handsome wedding gifts from
p,Io near. Perhaps the one 10 be most highly
py me bride Is superb silver service
a. by members Of the Senate and manufac,
~, py Iinany Co, each piece having the
Tvs monogram On the tray Is engraved, ITO
nsm, !uha Stevenson on her wedding day by the
TTnhoers % me United States Senate as a token
sn; seard ior the daughter OF the Nice-Presi.
t~s ., Inc sent nent was carried out In graceful
Yrs,a a,hcm the Oldest men In the two parties. the
,is Tsole Senator Morrill, and Senator Harrs. who
assesent the GIT with their personal congratua-
s,nsre were also individual g.fis from Senator'S
asS 'n senator Quay a magnificent French clock
par OF candelabra 10 match: Senator Smith.
~. OF silver soup spoons and .adle Senator HilI.
ds.s0i god berry spoons: Senator Sewell. Dresden
Romss pitcher the Minister to Mexico and Nine.
bidesro. silver tea service, god lined with the
YorS monogram: Mrs Alan Mclean Of New
iuhs:: a; Hungarian necklace OF silver. gold and
ssi %sa cb II s!l' The MnIs,er Of China ro o.
sessn,was tail pitcher. go!d-rimmed from Rep
Emnn,atiye and Mrs. Cobb. Mrs Lamont gave an
ARE su ian with exquisitely cut pearl sticks. A
,eco T.S9'ion, Of which Mrs Stevenson was the
crocraa. president: nne bronze lamp from Miss
Villain A Ul clevelap9 on. whose marriage 70
a Ssvrnos" r General arl Mrs John c. Black sent
pair ~ plaque OF rar, beauty. brougham and
their NJ. norses await the bride and bridegroom al
" nome, the gift OF Mr.. fIard,n's parents.
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-" PRESIDENTS TIN WEDDING DAY.
,,rw ""s'on. June 2-This IL the tenth anniver-
c1ev., .ne marriage OF the President and Mrs.
ana Ihey did not celebrate the occasion.
wh,,s ~, me day quietly. the President at the
u s.suse ana Mrs Cleveland al Woodiey. In
"'0u Mrs. Cleveland came into town In