Evening star., 1911-06-11

President Hayes silver wedding thirty
four years ago was the last and perhaps,
the only event of the kind in the White
House.
Col. w. H. Crook in his "reminiscences
of five administrations, says:
THE first December that the Hayes
spent in the White House was marked by
a particularly interesting event. The 3Oth,
which came on Sunday, was the twenty
fifth anniversary of the marriage of the
President and his wife, and on the 31st
there was a silver wedding reception. Mrs.
Hayes stood under a floral wedding bell
and wore gown of heavy white silk, the
neck cut heart-shaped and filled in with
illusion. 1t was at first reported to be
the dress she had worn at her wedding
but that was mistake 1t happened
that she did wear her real wedding dress
the day before the anniversary. 1t was a
quaint gown, the yellowed tints and scant
folds of which looked odd enough In that
day of draped and elaborate skirts.
THE old minister who had performed the
ceremony was present, and made some
simple. affecting remarks.
1.-The child of Mrs. Hayes friend. Mrs
Heron. was christened. as were also the
two White House children. Fanny and
Scott"
A Cincinnati paper in its edition of
June 90. 1885. had the following notice of
the marriage of the future President and
his bride: This week in SO far as So
ciety Is concerned was fittngly and bril-
with the exchange of marriage vows be-
tween Mr.. William Howard Taft and
Miss Helen L. Heron. The ceremony
was observed at the residence OF the
Pike street, the hour of o'clock. Rev.
d. NJ. A. Hoge of GAINESVILLE was the
officiating clergyman. A circumstance
worthy of note is that he married Mr..
and Mrs Heron many years ago and
has since been the ministering angel, SO
to speak. Of the family, having spoken
the words that made all the daughters
one with their husbands. The bride on
fashioned satin robe with embroidered
front and veil caught with sprays OF
white llacs. and bouquet of white sweet
peas and lilies Of the valley rested light
Heron and Fannie Taft, all in white. as
bridesmaids, and Mr.. Horace Taft as
best man. completed the bridal party.
The handsome home with its burden Of
floral decorations was the scene of
brilliant reception from 5 until o'clock.
The bride and groom left late In the even
ing for the east and soon will sail via
City Of Berlin for Europe. A handsome
house on East Walnut street awaits their
return"
Dr. and Mrs. Harry NJ Kaufman sailed
yesterday for three-month trip abroad
Mrs. Kaufman will be In Switzerland
while DIR. Kaufman Is travelling.
The Misses Ida and Lucy Watson, sis
ters of United States Senator Clarence
w. Watson of West Virginia, are spend
ing a week in Baltimore.
Mrs. E. H. G. Slater and Miss Gwynne
and will spend the rest Of the summer at
the formers estate, Hopedene, at New
port.
Mrs Robert Latham Owen. wife Of
Senator Owen and Miss Dorothea Owen
are to attend the graduating exercises OF
the Washington and Lee University.
The marriage Of Miss Georgia F.
Maury and Representative William s.
Reyburn took place yesterday at noon
at ST. Johns Church ir presence of a
rather large gathering of relatives.
friends and others. The altar was
adorned ssnS with ,n palms anc h1Se EG
was escorted by her brother. Mr.. John
F. Maury, and DIR. Hubley Owens of
Philadelphia was best man.
The bridal costume. of brussels lace
over white satin. was that first worn by
the brides grandmother. A bouquet Of
lilies Of the valley and orchids was car
ried and "a tulle veil and orange bios
some were worn.
The mayor OF Philadelphia and Mrs.
Reyburn, parents Of the bridegroom, were
present. The family party met after
ward at the home Of Mrs. e. ". Bur-
bingham, the brides mother, for the we'd
ding breakfast. Representative and Mrs.
Reyburn left town during the afternoon
for their wedding journey.
Mr.. and Mrs. James L. Parsons an
nounce the marriage OF their daughter.
Annie May, and Mr.. David Earl Miller
at the family residence, 1912 Massachu-
setts avenue northeast, Wednesday after
noon. June Z, at o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs.
Miller left for short trip south.
Mrs T. Harrison Garrett Of Baltimore
left yesterday for New York. where she
will be with her daugiiter-in-law. Mrs.
John w. Garrett, who was Miss Warder
of this city. who will sail June IA for
Caracas to join her husband, Mr.. John
w. Garrett, minister to Venezuela.
The Boston Browning Society was
entertained at Weed. the Larz Ander-
son estate at Brookline. Mass. Fri
day night.
At the Mansion House, Brooklyn. yes
terday, the wedding took place of Miss
Riley Of New York, and Passed Assistant
Paymaster Thomas Palmer Bailenger. U.
8. N. chaplain NJ. c. Gleason. U. g. N.
officiating.
The wedding. which was attended by
only the two families. was followed by
large reception. An orchestra from the
New York navy yard played throughout
| the evening.
! The bride. who was escorted by her
father. wore a handsome white satin
gown embroidered in valley lilies and
| trimmed with rare old lace. Her tulle
veil was held by cap OF lace and
cluster OF orange blossoms. and she car
ried lilies OF the valley. She wore the
gift Of the bridegroom. q diamond and
pearl pendant. and the gift OF her father.
diamond brooch. She was attended by
her sister, who wore white satin eua-
broidered In gold. and two little flower
who were dressed In white lingerie frocks
over yellow silk, carrying baskets Of
marguerttes. Mr.. J. z. Ballenger OF
Washington attended his brother as best
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