The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-24
tcownsht Isls. by A. D. Jacobson,

Copyright 1915. By A. d. Jacobson)
The Duke of Connaught with his son,
Prince, Arthur, and daughter. Patricia.
attended the marriage of Miss Evelyn
PeIIy Qady in waiting to the Duchess OF
Connaught) and Capt. Rivers Bulkeley
aide-de-camp to the Duke, at the GUARDS
Chapel. wellington Barracks The
l.,Canadian, Duke received enthusiastic
welcome from the assembled crowds
when he arrived at the chapel, looking
bronzed and well. Princess Patricia was
attired in sake blue charmeuse with
black cure sash. Her large black hat
had two ostrich plumes to tone with her
dress, and her ornaments were long
rope of pearls and diamond arrow
brooch.
! Miss PeIly, who is the daughter Of
Lillian Yorke, was given away by her
stepfather. Sir Henry Yorke. and wore
q lovely old lace veil over gold and
white brocaded satin gown. The long
train was edged with dull gold lace,
lovers knot of gold tissue running across
the center Of the brocade which formed
the ground work. Old lace draped the
corsage and here gold tissue also was
introduced among the draperies. the
child attendants on the bride wore long
white muslin dresses with early VIC
torian coats of taffetas in the old-fash-
Toned shade of starch blue. The page
boys had white cloth suits with high
WASTED overalls.
The bridesmaids were Miss Mary Pelly.
daughter of Sir Harold and Lady Pelly:
Lady Mary Campbell. daughter Of Lord
and Lady Cawder; Miss Alice Aston,
daughter of Mrs John Jacob Astor; MISS
Cynthia Charters, daughter Of Lord and
Lady Elcho, and Miss Josepha smith.
Miss Pelly drove to the chapel from
Clarence House, where the Duchess, who
was there confined to her bed, babe her
an affectionate farewell. and at the con-
clusion of the ceremony all the guests
went to Grosvenor Gardens, where Lazy
Lillian Yorke held a reception.
Among those who were present at the
ceremony were the Duchess of Hamilton,
wearing black velvet with a touch OF
colored embroidery here and there; the
Duchess Of Wellington, in a handsome coat
of black and gold lace; Lady Cawder, in
navy poplin brocade: Lady Hillington.
Evelyn Lady de Vesci, Lady Elcho, Lord
and Lady Churston, Lady Wemyss, with
Mr. Hugh and Mr.. Evan Charters; Mrs.
John Jacob Aston, in a gown OF petuna
red satin; Sir Sydney Greville. Sir James
and Lady Reid. Sir Trevor and Lady Daw-
son, Lady Darlington, Lady Hilda Muir
ray, Lord Middleton with Miss Aileen Brod-
rick. Lady Donegal. Lady Victoria Daw-
nay hTS INODtIl Aoiu SeioS"
coma and his granddaughter, General Sir
John and Lady Maxwell. Sir Victor Mac
kenzie, Lord Francis Scott, and Sir Ed
ward and Lady Ward.
Many royal gifts were bestowed upon
the pair.
The King and Queen sent the bride an
exquisite brooch formed of the royal
cypher in pink enamel, surmounted by a
diamond crown, the whole ornament sur
ia .r,I lfay M
while to the bridegroom they sent a
silver ink-stand engraved with the royal
arms and monogram, accompanied by an
Autographed letter of good wishes Queen
AIexandra's presents include diamond
and amethyst sleeve-links. and for the
bride a large cloak ornament of opals
and diamonds. Princess Victoria gave
half dozen salt-cellars.
Although the demand for old English
lacquer furniture far exceeds the supply,
the Duke and Duchess of Connaught
have been able to secure a set of rcd
lacquer chairs and an antique writing
desk and mirror to match 10 adorn the
library of Capt Buckley and his bride.
The duchess also has given a check and
a pair of diamond earrings to her lady
in waiting. Prince Arthur and his Sis
ter, Princess Patricia have secured a
beautiful antique ''bibelot" table for the
bride, and to the bridegroom they have
given a silver soup tureen.
A handsome diadem of rare diamonds
and fiounces of old Brussels lace are
the gifts of Lady Lillian Yorke to her
daughter. and there are notable gifts
from the staff at Government House.
Ottawa, the Governor Generals Cana
dian staff, and the officers of the Scots