New-York tribune., 1902-02-07
MISS HELEN HAY MARRIED.
rrrr SECRETARY OF STATES DAUGH-
TER BECOMES MRS. PAYNE
WHITNEY.
WHITNEY
rrvrrrreRApH TO TIE TRIBUNE. ]


-z-.shf,rfon. Feb s-Niss Helen Hay. daughter
-. TIsv the Secretary Of State. and Payne
-,-u,,nev son Of William I. whitney. of New
-.1-s were married at noon to-day In the Church
=. ,he Covenant The marriage service was read
- .ne nastor the Rev. DR.. Teunis S. Hamlin.
- ~ ,he Rev H 9 Hayden, OF the Stone
,sbvter erfan Church Cleveland. built by the brides
a,dfather the late Anasa Stone Though the
sorsI decorations of the church were elaborate,
.bere was A simplicity which made the wealth OF
-. zines snd hoWers-green and white-the more
soautifsl The decorations were wholly OF Easter
,ss white roses feathery green vines and broad.
lite satin ribbons. The graceful arches and soft
,lors of the church lent themselves admirably 10
,,e ornamentation wrought out IN green ana white.
,Tbe bride walked to and from the presence OF the
,-,ar IN a n avenue lined with lilies, and every
te-e her eve rested hundreds more Of these Easter
.oens were in tropical profusion The space about
- -esding desk was covered by a temporary plat
-, with a smaller one directly in the centre. on
.rt,b the Two ministers stood, and which the
80 facad during the ceremony. Only the glls-
,.r lines Of the organ pipes were visible through
she hedge of palms that reached almost 10 the arch
,hoze from which flood Of sort hght poured A
,-se- of green vines from the floor upheld the line
. I've leaved ferns and surmounting these were
,..r.a-s NJ Faster lilies FlanEing the lilies on
either side were tall silver candeiaora win rows
~ lighted candles. The palms al the sloes OF the
-vrarnd reaching 10 the vestry entrances archeu
,,er great punches Of lilies. This spIendid massing
Of green leaves ano lIles Ii'ue ~
for the wedding scene
The walls of the church were Ihckly gaFlanaed
with Southern smilsx. Graceful sprays redche"
half wav I'D the stained glass WlhuO"s' aIu 'he
ricb eject OF the garlands was wen Oroueht out
.gs,ost tbe polished oak wainseotng- Al the Top
. asob Garland loop there overhung beautiful
youring Of lilies and this carried arouhu 'he en-
i.A edihce literally lined II with TINS fragrant
Tbe four pillars similarly treated.
..,rs tvfped around with broad garlands OF the
e.ts.-, sn,ilax with single sprays reaching from
-, ,o t,,rn On the face Of each pillar we're also
,.rFs clusters Of lilies. Down the micdle aisle
.+en5srds s1rrnounted by bunches OF lilies marked
kcb new streaners Of white ribbon held the lilies
in place -,,.. -,
late but to-day the sun shone out from oloudless
eky and the old adage "Blest be the bride the
s,n shines on" was often repeated. The guests
v-ere earlv and by 80 the church was filled The
,,shers we're Henry Clews jr.. J. Frederic kerno-
chan T y. Waterbury. Milton 5. Barger Cow
.rrpur Morris and James W. Wadsworth. 1r. OF
scew-york; Hugh D. Scott. OF Philadelphia, and
sfsior Charles 3. NcCawley. OF the marine corps.
The President and Mrs. Roosevelt, accompanied by
Miss Roosevelt. among the early guests and
were escorted TO the front pew the left Of the
ro,dsls aisle where the brides family sat, The rea
,ives ot the bridegroom sitting the right of the
middle aisle The latter included William c. Whit
ney his son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs.
Harry Payne Whitney; his stepdaughter. Miss
adelaide Randolph; Colonel Oliver Payne Mr.. and
q the Bridegroom. There also with the party
Sir Edward Colbrooke. OF England. who came over
from Nev-York for the wedding. The brides rela-
tives included her mother and young brother, her
uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Mather. Mrs.
Hsy had laid aside her mourning for the occasion
and wore q white soft brocade gown and hat OF
black tulle. II was simple but extremely ef-
fective toilet Broad white satin ribbons marked
the reserved peWs for the Diplomatic Corps on the
eft. and the Cabinet and Supreme Court guests on
The CHURCH CEREMONY.
Tbs bridal party passed up the central aisle to the
wedding march from 'Lohengrin.' the ushers pre-
2sa3g in couples the two bridesmaids, Miss Alice
Hay and Miss Dorothy Whitney. and the bride on
fAe arm of her father. who gave her to the bride
gTo0n waiting at the chancel. attended by Eugene
Hale. r. The bride was graceful and pretty in a
gown OF white satin simply fashioned. The skirt
vas trimmed with orange blossoms. and her tule
vel vas held by 4 wreath Of orange blossoms. She
carried shower bouquet Of white orchids and
orange blossoms, so arranged that it fell over her
hand u the top Of her white slipper The bridesmaids
wore gowns alike. OF pale gray crepe de chine and
Picture hats OF white cloth and white ostrich feath-
ery They carried bouquets of lilies of the valley
The service, though brief, impressive-the
more impressive for the presence of the aged min
ister Tho oficiated In all the company one
vas more interested than Nine. Wu with her hus-
sand, the Minister OF China She sat with rapt at
ienuon, and her expressive face showed her deep
interest IN the ceremony. They were picturesque
asoles IN their Oriental dress OF rich brocades in
sh1rp contrast 70 the conventional costumes about
tatm Other members Of the diplomatic circle
we're the Ambassador Of Great Britain, Lady
Psuncefote and the Hon. Maude Pauncefote, the
ambassador of Russia and Countess Cassini. the
AMBASSADOR OF Germany, the Ambassador Of Mex
ie0 and Nine de Aspiroz, the Minister of Austria
hungary and Nine HengelmIler the Minister Of
Japan and Nine Takahira, Count Quadt, Of the
6er1nan Embassy; the Charge d dAffaires Of France
Mrne ia rfa r1aa 4toa
ands, the Minister Of Norway and Sweden and |
ne Minister of Switzerland.
The President. Mrs. Roosevelt and Miss Roose-
ven were the first TO follow the bridal party from
me church Mrs. Roosevet's costume a pearl |
eofoed silk gown. black brocaded wrap and hat OF
"aek ana white. Miss Roosevelt in a calling !
costume OF dark blue velvet and large black hat |
among the guests from the Cabinet circle were |
me Secretary Of the Treasury and Mrs. Shaw |
lhe Secretary Of War and Mrs. Root the Attorney |
senersl and Mrs Knox, the Secretary Of the Navy |
ana Mrs Long. the Secretary of Agriculture and |
MISS Wilson, the Postmaster General and Mrs |
rsyne, and their niece Miss Jones Among the |
saests al the ceremony were:
eaast Justice Mrs. Full Miss Myer
Justice ana Mrs. Gray Mrs. Frank Iorins
j;s1soe and Nrs McKenna Mss Olive Rslsy Seward.
,ssstioe and Mrs. Brewer. Miss CockrelI
sSft ana Miss Harlan. Miss PauIding
ssasor and Mrs Hale. Miss Belle Rsgner
sssasor ana Mrs. spooner. Mrs. Thomas wilson.
ss.asor and MIS- Metmore Miss Miss Ward
ssshetal and Mrs. Miles. The Misses warder.
ss.s sseTies Mrs. and the Mise. Wal
"sS Admiral and Mrs lach.
sa sass'Ts5sAisd TSI,.l Senator and the Mls:s. Kean
sssasEsi s3d Mts. corbin, M and Mrs. Legare
=. =. and Mrs cropper Mr. and Mrs. Charles