The morning times., 1897-01-21

daughter of Capt. Luther Hare, OF the
Seventh Cavalry; to Mr.. Jay Buckncll
Lippincott OF the well-Snown Philadelphia
family, took place yesterday at high noon
at st. Johns Church, tie Right Rev.
Bishop Satterlec officiating, assisted by
Or. Mackay Smith
st. Johns has rarely, il ever, been so
eXquSitely decorated as it was to grace
this marriage. The altar was laden with
white hyacinths, narcisSus, and lilies Of
the valley, and the vases held annunciatiOn
lilies. The back of the altar was entirely
covered with asparagus, which made a
beautiful setting for the white flowers.
The chancel was partly screened with
lofty palms. The chanceI pillows were
wreatned with asparagus, and had great
punches Of lilies and yellow roses. tied
with long streamers OF the same tint,
the cavalry yellow. The pillars in the
body OF the church We're twined with
snilaX and bore clusters of narcissus and
yellow roses, these also being tied with
the ribbons.
Promptly at IL the choristerS emerged
from the vestry and sang Faithful and
True the bridal party approached the
chancel.
The ushers, who were Mr.. McFadden,
Mr.. Thompson, Mr. Watson, Mr.. Cassatt,
Mr.. Ridgeway, Mr.. Robb, Mr.. Lippincott
OF Philadelphia, Mr.. Merriam of Mime
sofa, and Mr.. Potter of New York, pre-
ceded the bridal party, wearing the CON
ventional dress suits, with boutonieres OF
lilies OF the valley.
The bridesmaid, Miss Mabel Merriam, a
cousin OF the bride, followed the ushers
Her gown was of white satin, with hand
some applique trimmings, and 4 large black
velvet bat with nodding white ostrich tips
was worn Her flowers, like those carried
by the bridesmaids. were Of yellow roses,
tied with yellow ribbons
The six bridesmaids, who were Miss Lip
pincott, Miss Hare, Miss Mercine OF Mil
waukee, Miss King of Albany, n. Y: Miss
Hays Of St Louis, and Miss T Portcr OF Wash
ington, were gowned in crepe lisse over
white taffeta, with collars and eirCiles of
yellow velvet. The bodices were orna-
mented withfrillsof fvalenciennesa and dainty
plaitings OF the crepe lisse. All Wore large
black velvet hats with white feathers, and
carried bouquets of yellow roses.
The bride looked extremely lovely in her
gown of white satin embroidered in seed
pearls in design of lovers knots From
the back OF each shoulder a wide band of
rare lace was passed over the front of the
bodice and dra wn through the belt at the
waist, from which point it was gracefully
draped to the bottom of the skirt.
The tulle veil was caught with orange
blossoms, and a necklace of rarely beauti-
full pearls was worn A beautiful shower
bouquet of lilies of the valley and white
orchids was carried. Four-leaved clovers
of enamel, with centers of pearl, were pre-
sented to the bridesmaids, and stick pins
set with pearls were also provided for the
groomsmen.
Mrs. Hare, the brides mother, wore a
gown OF heliotrope brocade velvet, having
a rich designof morning glories. The bodice
was trimmed with point lace and a garni-
ture OF rhinestones and amethysts en-
broidered in fleur-de-lis design. A crush
collar and belt of apple green velvet com,
pleted the costume.
Mrs. and Miss Hare, who spent the win
ter at the home of the formers parents,
Col. and Mrs. Hancock, have been at the
Arlington the past week, where the groom,
his relatives and friends were also quar-
tered The wedding breakfast was served
at Rauscber's, where the bridal party met
in the beautifully adorned hall. The couple
received under floral bower. The break.
fast table was handsomely decked not only
with flowers, but the novel and tasteful
guises in which the yiands were served
The guests were mainly the out-of town
friends, the New Workers, the Philadelphia
relatives and friends of the groom, and
the relatives and intimate friends of the
brides family Mr. and Mrs. Lippincott
left yesterday afternoon for an extended
trip and will reside in Philadelphia.
In the evening Capt. and Mrs. Hare gave
theater party TO the ushers and brides
maids, and later they went in body to
the charity ball.
EX-Minister and Mrs. Batcheller of No
1922 Vermont avenue entertained a mum.
ber OF young people at dinner last even.
ing The guests were, Miss Sibyl Paunce.
fote, the Minister of Denmark, Miss Har.
mon, Count de GalaZa, Miss Mcmillan,
Mr.. Wagner OF the AustrC-Hungarian le-
CATION, Miss Miles, Mr.. James Morril, Miss
Ffoulke, Mr.. Lee Phillips, Miss BatchellcI
and Mr.. Henry Earle