Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-05-28
SOCIETY IN GOTTA M
PRICELESS WEDDING PRESENTS RE-
CEIVED BY MISS CLARK.
Col. Lannon'S Household A Former
Washington Girl Married to
Mr.. T. H. Price.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
NEW YORK, May p, 1900.
There are few brides, even in this city of
muti-milionaries, who have received more
numerous more valuable presents than
Miss Katherine Stauffer Clark. daughter of
Senator Clark of Montana, whose marriage
tomorrow afternoon at St. Thomas Church
to DIR. Lewis Rutherford Morris will be
witnessed by an assemblage of notables
from this and many other cities. Last night
after the wedding rehearsal few friends
Joined the family and bridal party for a
view of the superb gifts which have been
showered on this lovable young girl from
friends all over the world. The presents.
which probably number between $50 and
300. were displayed on long tables in Sena-
tor Clark's picture gallery at his home on
West 5Sth street and represent in money
value large fortune. They comprise mag
nificent jewels. gold and silver services.
case after case of small silver, dozens Of
vases and ornaments of exquisite workman
ship and precious materials, tlmy laceS. fans,
antique and modern; silver and gold punch
bowls, epergnes, china, brasses, curios, etc.
Side by side of these gorgeous articles,
which it is needless to say We're sent by
persons whose names suggest the wealth
lest in the country. were eXqusitely dainty
offerings in needlework. with the good
wishes of other friends to whom Dame For
tune mas not been as LAVISH IN HeT SlltS.
The Fathers Princely Gifts.
Magnificent as the entire collection Is in
its glittering beauty, it naturally pales be-
fore the princely gifts of Senator Clark
and members Of the family to the bride.
The senator's gifts include diamond and
emerald tiara, a stomacher in diamonds,
the central gem of which is a canary dia-
mond of great luster and beauty, and a
diamonds mas
In the center an enormous ruby. These two
ornaments can be worn as SINCE piece
or detached in several pieces. The diamond
tiara is surmounted by a row of large oval
solitaires. between which is row of large
emeralds. The white velvet cases in which
these royal gifts are hidden have Oh the
covers the brides monogram in gold.
Mr. w A. Clark the brides brother. has
given her a diamond corsage ornament, a
bow knot with long ends, and her sister
ard husband, DR.. and Mrs. e. NJ. Culver.
ring with three large solitaires. Their little
daughter has given the bride the IVORY
bound prayer book she will carry at the
wedding. 1t has her monogram in gold on
the cover. The groom's gift, pearl and
diamond pin, will hold the brides veil in
place. The pearl is as large chestnut
and is mounted with diamonds.
The Bridal Dress.
The brides dress is practically of rose
point lace, the train and foundation being
of white satin. The whole front is covered
with the lace which is creamy with age
and which has raised petals in the flowers.
The corners of the lace reach back to the
train. The yoke and sleeves are also of
lace. the new lace having been carefully
selected to match the other lace, which Is
large shawl. While the value of the lace
makes the dress superb one, Its entire
effect is one of great simplicity and youth
fulness.
Mrs Culver who will be the maid of
honor will wear gown and hat OF point
applique, the only color in her costume cen
tering in half wreath of pink roses and sort
pink loops on her hat. The bridesmaids.
one e-long friend of the bride. Miss Nal
Pfouts of Butte Mont, and Miss Christine
Pomeroy a young relative OF the groom
are to wear exceptionally pretty dresses IN
pink and white, which combination forms
the color scheme of both the chufch anu
house floral decoration.
The Bride.
The fair young bride, about whom all OF
the family interest and that of legions OF
friends in this and other cities has centered
lately. is too well poised by strength OF
character and an acquaintance with the
highest ideals in life to be bit disturbed
nv the glamour of the festivities which sur
round her wedding. an event when me al
lection of a peculiarly united Fanny circie
determined to make the happlest Jay VI %
her life Her fiance, DR.. Morris, VINO -
well known and highly esteemed comes oi
one of the Oldest New York families, whose
members are devoted to his future Wl1e.
The marriage is an ideal one from every
standpoint and the congratulations Whlch
have been extended the couple are no.
meaningless terms. The bridal journey VIII
extend into the fall. DR.. Morris and his
bride will visit week or so with tne v 10y.
ner's relatives after returning 10 Ne" 1ork
three weeks hence. They sail late IN June
for Europe to join Dr. and Mrs. Culver,
who will precede them week me SUM
uer will be spent aboard the Latharna,
large Yacht. cruising about in northern
waters Upon their return to New YORK
the couple will go to housekeeping and Dr.
Morris will resume his professional duties.
Miss Lannon'S Success.
Another New York household whose
movements are Of particular interest IN
Washington is that of Col. and Mrs. Daniel
S. Lamont whose eldest daughter, Miss
Elizabeth K Lamont. was graduated from
leading private school last week. and which
happy event was made the occasion of
much festivity. Miss Lannon'S intellectual
attachments are of a high order ana ner
success in her studies placed her in the
front rank of the graduating class OF TWEEN
ty-seven members. This group of lovely
young girls was entertained by Miss La
mont at a dainty luncheon after the grad
uating exercises. The class colors, yelloW
and white were followed in the decoration
of the round table. Silver vases filled with
daisies and buttercups adorned the center
A ring of corsage bouquets of these field
flowers, tied with pale yellow gauze rib
bons, was just inside the covers.
The Lamont Home.
Colonel and Mrs. Lamont are occupying
a fine new house on West SD street, which
Is the center of a most charming social
life The house is of the colonial style of
architecture. a welcome sight amidst the
solid rows of brownstone fronts, and Is
among the most spacious in it's neighbour
hood Of fine residences. The family is on
the eve of moving up to Millbrook, In
Duchess county. to their summer home,
"Altamont." where the next few months
will be spent, prior to going to Burberry
Lodge, at Sorrento, Me, for the latter part
Of the season.
The Dyer-Price Marriage.
The marriage yesterday of Miss Harriet
Eugenia Dyer. daughter of the late Maj.
Gen. A. B. Dyer U. S. A, to Mr.. Theodore
H. Price, whose firm failed few days ago
for thirteen millions, reveals in delightful
way an instance of loyal devotion and true
love which is a real pleasure to hear about