New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-09-12


main In quarters for a week or So or eve.
until frost has been felt and the foliage has tak.,
on its autumn tInts. The wedding of Miss Kath.
crime Corbin daughter Of Colonel Corbin. A6t
tant General OF the Department OF the East :.
William Usher Parsons Tuesday afternoon lss,
brought together all the eminent military ofncers
in New-York Harbor, number from Washington
besides a fair showing Of fashionable people wAe
came from distant places. to attend the weddns
festivities on Governors Island. The day untu
late In the evening" was perfect one. and thu
wedding extremely dainty, refined and well
arranged affair. Into the stereotyped wedding pro-
gramme ons two picturesque novelties were
introduced. The bridal party. Instead Of getting
into carriages. walked from Colonel Corbn's home
to the chapel Of st. Cornelius along path covered
with rugs and lined with gayly dressed men and
women and some bIue-coated officers. The brides
father. who is soon to 90 Washington for pro-
motion, appeared In full military uniform, as did
also many Of the other military guests. The group
I'm the ohance OF the chapel was a pretty one. the
costumes Of the whole party being fresh dainty
and m y ana tine s @se[T The Gown %as Of
white organdie the upper part OF the skirt trimmed
pointed apron and the bodice covered with similar
insertions and tiny frlllings edged with satin.
cluster Of orange blossoms fastened the tulie veil
The bridal bouquet was OF white CARNATIONS The
eepgandie and lace tver white silk. They wore
picture hats OF white lace trim Trimmed r Win pink
1arcbed hack TO the home of Colonel Corbin. Mf.
and Mrs. Parsons stood beneath the fods OF huge
her Tends as r. rsaseon on p Just
before the main to c9one o oHns
occasion. The lawn. in front OF the h9use and
Was covered with marques in which were mum.
her of small tables. Luncheon was served on the
I Issna Band Band There was informal dancing IL ths
6YSns Gscusd ~ %yT GGS"f sand pysd s s
G dancing. Mr.. and Mrs Parsons. who received
many beautiful gifts. will. after rev weeks
has been furnished by Colonel Corbin, lrVaston.
The festivities Tuesday also served 70 cfsSras
Rutherford Hayes Corbin, who returns 20 Prince
ton College this week
Dinners luncheons and picnics we're the central
figures OF interest at Newport last week James
J. Van Aliens dinner dance on Wednesday evening.
at Durfees pretty tea house at PORTSMOUTH was
ore OF the most sumptuous entertainments OF the
week The tea house and the grounds were elab-
orately decorated and illuminated for the entertain.
ment. the details o. which were arranged by Mr..
Van Aleu- The guests journeyed to the tea-houss
on coache. and drags The place which a., is o 81,
ased about eght niles f ST SEEM on the Ges
for small entertainments. and Mr.. Van Aiens idea
One OF pnser W v ~" served tent he
lawn. There was pretty decoration OF American
After dinner the coon was begun Harry Lehr
dancing with Miss Van Allen The fayors consist
brushes brooms, masks and leather belts for the
women The men received leather atch,chains.
until an early hour on Thursday morning. Mr. Van
Aliens guests numbered about NIFTY
The marriage OF Miss Natalie Bayard Dresser.
daughter of the late Mr.. and Mrs. George Warren
Dresser to John Nicholas Brown, OF Providence.
which was celebrated in Trinity Church. Newport.
at noon on Wednesday, made stir in fashionable
circles that was unusual even for Newport. The
bride is an extremely popular young woman. While
the bridegroom Is not only popular, but is highly
esteemed by all Newport where he is as well known
as ne is In his native town Trinity Church hav-
Ing recently been renovated and painted throughout
was handsomely decorated by Hodgson. As the
bridal party entered the coronation march from
Meyeroeers lie Prophetic" was played by the
organist. The bride, who entered with her brother,
Daniel LIE Roy Dresser In gown OF plain
white SATIN The waist was draped with satin rib
bon and adorned with lace and orange blossoms.
The design Of the front OF the waist was on the
same style as that followed by the brides grand
mother at her wedding. The collar was softly
draped and plated the sleeves being long. plain AID
small The entire front Of the skirt was covered
with lace worn by the brides grandmother. and the
veil OF lace used by Mrs. Dresser at the time
Of her wedding. It was fastened with orange
blossoms. The only ornament worn by the bride.
who was unattended was handsome string S 81
his best man and ushers crsyst pins q emerald,
the home Of the brides aunt. Mrs. Edward King in
SG MIs Ha4 Tas BreMa at the
Mr. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Binney, the Misses Abbott,
a and k5 s bay Aas Miss N kn and HFi
King Miss Annie King GOyerp MESS and Mas s Ray
gysT ssnsFf e ana Roy rs MISS
casg, Miss Mccass, Nj and Mrs: g. W R. Matte;
p iS mr. Mr. ana and ars Mrs Hsord Po%e Nile
baud, Mr. and Mrs. W. Watts sherman. the Misses
MSs Maur Ms SIs HnsR and
Mrs. Robert NJ; Gushing, the Misses Cushing GIa t
tGa Miss sae Mrs Roy
Mrs Nicholas Fish, Mr. and Mrs. D. Fitzgerald. the
serad the ksh Rev Bishop Potter the Rev
George. j. Mag, the Rey Emery H. Porter t,i MIS-
G % sRf N Mrs. s.
Mr.: and Mrs, Livingston Hunt The reception e! ton
erai hundred guests. Mr.. and Mrs Brown about
o'clock started on their. honeymoon trip In
s so sna TcS station
boarded LAUNCH which carried sy them s s. M
short cruise return to Newport to pass the autumn
months They will eventually make their home IN
Providence
The minor social incidents OF the week at New.
port included dinner parties by Mrs William Astor'
Mrs. Charles H. Baldwin. Mr.. and Mrs. john r.
prexei, Mr. and Mrs. John J. Wysong, Mrs A. Cass
Garfield Mr.. and Mrs Elisha Dyer. jr. who VIII
probably spend the coming winter abroad. and Mr..
and Mrs w. Watts Sherman Mr.. and Mrs. John
Jacob Aston. who have spent the greater part OF the
summer on board the Nourmahal. will leave New
mort about the middle OF week for their country
place. Fernclife at Rhinebeck, Mrs William Aston
vii remain al her Newport villa, Beechwood, untl
late in October Mr. and Mrs. Elbridge r Gerry
will leave Newport shortly on the Electra, for a
Rsvard Cutting who have been occupying Mrs.
Brockholst Cuttings villa, Wee Bush, IN Bene ;
ave have gone TO their country pace az islip,
Long Island Mrs Cutting and her son. William
Cutting ir who went abroad In June last, are exc
pected home this week
Invitations for the marriage Of Miss Harriet L.
Greer ~ Newport 10 Philip La Fargo. Of this city.
have been sent out. The wedding will take paee
nn THURSDAY next at Kay Chapel, Newport
Mr.. Van Allen will soon leave Newport on hs