The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1902-02-07
WHITNEY and HAY
MARRIAGE IN HIGH LIFE AT THE
CAPITAL.
A NOTABLE SOCIAL EVENT,
THE COUPLE NOW HEADED FOR
THOMASVILLE.

The Affair SplendidIy Carried on.
The, Church beautifully Decorated
and Bridal Path of Easter Lilies
Down the Center Aisle-Presents
ShOwered Upon Them, Including
Houses, Lands, n Yacht and jew
els of Great VaIue-High Govern
snent officials, the Diplomatic
Corps and the Cream of Society in
Attendance.
Washington, Feb. 6.-Helen Hay,
eldest daughter of Secretary of State
John Hay, and Payne Whitney, of New
York, son Of ex-Secretary of the Navy
Whitney, were married to-day at noon
at the Church of the Covenant The
wedding was the most notable social
event of the session in Washington,
being celebrated in the presence of the
highest officials in the land, including
the President and his cabinet, diplo-
matte corps, and of what is recognized
as the best of New York and New
England society.
Presents almost without number have
been pouring into the Hay home for the
last fortnight. 1t is believed their
number exceeds 400, including houses
and lands, a yacht. and jewels of great
value.
The church was elaborately and ar
tiStically decorated with flowers and
greens. Down the center aisle was a
beautiful conception, bridal path
made UP. of Easter lilies attached to the
pews on either side
The ushers were all bachelor friends
of the bridegroom, namely, Henry
Clews, Jr., Frederick Kernochan, ]. N.
Waterbury, Jr., Milton S. Barger Gou-
veneur Morris, of New York j. N.
Wadsworth of Genesee, N. Y; Hugh D.
Scott, of Philadelphia and Maj. Charles
L. McCawley, U. S. M. c., of Washing
ton. Mr.. Whitney's best man was Eu-
gene Hale, Jr., son of the senior sena-
tor from Maine.
The bride was assisted by two maids,
her sister, Alice Hay, and Dorothy
Whitney, the 15-year-old sister of the
bridegroom. The bride wore neither
jewels nor lace, and her toilet was one
of extreme simplicity, consisting of a
gown of plain white satin completed by
a tulle veil caught in place by g. coro-
net of orange blossoms.
te
Prize Song from Die Meistersinger as
the hour of II struck. Immediately the
soft notes gave way to the splendid re-
frain of the Lohengrin wedding march
and the bridal party entered the church
and moved down the aisle. The little
party was preceded by the ushers to the
platform, where the bridegroom with
his best man stood in waiting. DR..
Teuns Hamlin read the service quietly
and without oratorical effect, and the
responses were made in low but firm
voices by both bride and groom. The
crriages of the bridal party were driven
directly to the Hay residence, where an
elaborate wedding breakfast was
spread.
Mir. and Mrs. Whitney left in a pri-
vate car on a short wedding tour dur
ing the afternoon, and it is believed
their destination was Thomasville, Ga.
s Just Few of the Presents.
In numbers and magniicence the
gifts to the bride-elect surpass those
of any Washington wedding. In cost
they amount to kings ransom.
Aside from the house which has been
given to the bridegroom by his uncle,
Co1 o. H. Payne, and the dowry of
the bride, which is a snug fortune, the
list of presents would fill a column.
Here are some of them:
Diamond dog collar from the bride
groom.
A diamond brooch, a ruby and dia-
mond ring from Mr.. William C. Whit
ney.
Diamond necklace and a brooch of
pearls and diamonds from Col. o. II.
Payne.
Brooch in the form of a bee, made
of diamonds and rubies, from Mr..
. and Mrs. Almeric Paget.
Tiara of diamonds from the brides
father, Secretary Hay.
Silver tea service from the brides
mother.
Diamond /ing from the bridegroom's
sister, Miss Dorothy Whitney.
Set of silver table service from the
brides uncle and aunt. Mr.. and Mrs.
Samuel Mather. of Cleveland.
Silver toilet set from the Mather
children.
Oil painting, by Sully from the
brides uncle. Captain Hay
Antique jade rosary from the BRIDE
aunt, Mrs. Woolfort.
Embroidered Japanese portiere from
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Hay.
Silver set, of a center piece and eight
dishes, from Mr. and Mrs. Whitelaw
Reid.
Set of gold plates from Mr.. George
j. Gould.
Silver and gold table service, of one
large bowl and six compotes from Mr..
and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie.
Yellow and white diamond ring from
Mr.. and Mrs. Dimick.
Antique silver cup, from Mr.. Cary
Hutchinson
Turquoise and diamond ring, from
DIR. and Mrs. r. H Derby
Cut glass and silver decanter, from
Mr.. and Mrs. Flagler
Antique silver basket. from Mr.. d.
o. Mills.
Antique silver salver, from Mr..
Charles Lanier.
Bronze statue Of Diana, from Mr..
Stanford White.
Bronze statue, from Mr.. Grant B.
Schley.
oil painting. from Mr. and Mrs.
George Howland.
Clock. from the British am mbassadOr
and Lady Pauncefote.
Bolt Of silk. from the Chinese minis
ter. Mr.. WI.
Antique clock. from the President and
Mrs. Roosevelt.
Empire clock. from Mr.. and Mrs. II.
M. Hanna.
silver loving cup. from the Yale
crew Of ps which was Mr.. Whitney's
crew.
silver loving cup. fran Nj. and AIRS.
Richard Harding Davis.
Gold loving cup. from Mr ana Mrs.
Charles NarFhnll.
Set of four gold dishes. from NJ.
Eugene Halt. Jr.
silver dish. from Senator and Mrs.,
Hale