The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1897-09-08
PARsONS-CORBIN.
A Pretty wsddinE On Goveruer,s I,ians Hes-
terday Afternoon.
The marriage Of Miss Katherine corhin and

The marriage Of Miss Katherine Corbin and
William Usher Parsons took place on Govern.
or's Island yesterday afternoon. The bride
traversed the short distance bet tween the resi-
dencc Of her father. Col. H. c. Corbin. Adjutant-
General OF the Department Of the East, and the
chapel Of st. Cornelius on foot. She was accom-
panied by Miss Lewellyn Parsons, Mis- Milmine,
and Miss Kittredgc OF New York. Miss Miles OF
Washington. Miss Greeley Of BOSTON, Niss Stod.
dard OF Now Haven. Miss McElroy OF Rochester.
Miss Edith Williams OF Detroit. Miss Hunkins
OF Chicago, and Miss Seccomb Of Washington.
Conn. Palms and masses Of white hydran-
eras decked tho interior Of the chapel.
and amid the flowers were the Yale
Colors. the latter in compliment TO the BRIDE
groom, VINO is a graduate OF Yale. The bridal
procession walked up the aisle to the strains OF
"LohenHrin." 1t was headed by the ushcrs,
joseph Parsons, c. T. Milmine. Rutherford
HAYES Corbin, and DR.. J. Bentley Squier OF this
CITY. The bridesmaids. Miss Parsons. Miss Char.
lotte Parsons, Miss Abigail Parsons, and Miss
Louise Parsons. all sisters OF the bridegroom.
followed, Miss Bertha Phillips OF Chicago. the
maid OF honor. preceded the bride.
The bride was in white orRandie. with white
satin ribbon and lace insertion mace over white
silk. Long gloves met the elbow sleeves. and
and a diamond sunburst presented by tho BRIDE
groom, Her bouquet was composed OF white
carnations.
Henry Parsons, as best man. The Rev. DR.. Nor.
gan Dix OF Trinity Church performed the eere-
daughter away. Tho reception alterward
at the Governors Island mansion OF Col.
Corbin was like q gay. garden party.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Usher Parsons stood on
EXotics dotted the lawn, which was strewn with
Oriental rugs, and the buffet collation. was
served in tents scattered about the grounds.
Directly across the lawn is the headquarters
building, In which was held the informal dance
which wound up the bridal festivities. Tho
Fifth Artillery band FURNISHED the music for
this. and the Governors Island band played
during the afternoon on the lawn.
Among the guests present were; Mrs. w. D.
VischAm OF Dayton, o.; Mrs. X. Foos Of Wash.
inston, Gen. and Mrs. RodenbouKh. DR.. and
Mrs. Bleything. Gen. and Mrs. Bartlett, John
Corlin, Major and Mrs. Hams,y; Capt. and Mrs.
Carson. Gen. and Mrs. Daniel Buttertield. Gen.
George NJ. Dodge, Lieut.. and Mrs. Greene. Col.
and Mrs. sinclair, Mrs. Ellis Hoffman,. Miss
Emily Hoffman. Mrs. Jules Reynal. Mrs. Paul
q. Thebaud. Col. and Mrs, 5. Van Rensselaer,
Cruger. Mrs. Lvor. Miss ,Livor, Mrs. James b.
Alexander, Calvin :. Brice. Major J. r. Myrick,
Mr.. and Mrs. AMI |. Barber, Lieut.. and
Mrs. Hancock. sherman Hall. Col. l. F..
Guenther. Miss Guenther, Lieut.. johnson.
Major and Mrs. Hall, Miss Van WICK, Murat
Halstead. Lieut.. Surgcs, Lieut.. W. W. Wright,
Mr.. aud Mrs. George R Blanchtrd;, Gen; and
Mrs, Barnes Capt. and Ms Wood Miss Bliss.
braith, Col. and Mrs. Robert lngersoll, Mr.. and
Mrs. Browne, Mrs. Ada McN iCker. Gen. and
Mrs. Samuel Thomas. Miss Thomas, Mrs. Corbin.
widow OF Austin COrbin. a relative and lifelong
friend OF Col. Corbin; Mr.: and Mrs, Hallett. ALI
sop Borrowe, Mr.. and Mrs. Edgell. Gen. Mer-
rift md sfafS