Delaware tribune. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1867-1877, 1874-10-08
The Flsch.ShermAn wedding.

Irs soLENNIzArIoN AT WARRINGTON, THUBsDAY-
BRILLIANT AssEMBLAaE, IMPOSING CEREMONY
AND MIdSIFIcENT CHURCH DECORATIONS.
The marriage at Washington Thursday, Of
William Fitch, U. s. Navy, and Maria Ewing
daughter Of Gen. W. T. Sherman, was one Of the
most imposing wedding ceremonies ever solem-
nzed in that city. Preparations had been in
progress for several eks, the newspapers had
even gone 30 far as to name tile dress which was
was expected to be worn, and everything that
could possibly be done to add to the ec,at OF the
affair was not omitted.
THE CEREMONY
was performed at II o'clock in the church Of st,
Aloysius and in accordance with the full Cath
Ollie sites, occupying thfee-quarters Of an hour
in its performance. As early as $50 the avenues
and streets leading to the church were crowded
with carriages filled with elegantly dressed Ia
dies Army, Navy and Marine officers and mem-
bers Of the DIPLOMATS Corps in glittering uni
forms, all thinking to avoid the crowd and OBJ
tain good seats. The church was slightly dark
ened The altar was loaded with rare flowers
beautifully arranged, and were lighted with hum
dreds Of wax lights.
BY quarter to eleven o'clock there WAS
this tlaa middle sin'o was cleared for the -.-
Of the family. The bridal party followed
Inc bride leaning on her fathers arm. The Gem
.ral was in full uniform. When the
BRIDAL PARTY ENTERED THE SANCTUARY
they divided and went to the right, the others to
the left. As Miss Lizzie Sherman and Mr.. Zoe
nscended the steps leading to the sanctuary Mr.,
vanced from the sacristy in full uniform accom-.
panied by Gen. Hugh Ewing and received his
bride from her father at the foot of the altar.
General Ewing and General Sherman then left
the sanctuary and seated themselves in the front
pew on the left of the middle aisle.
The bridal marty kueeled for n few mOmAnts
during which time the Archbishops and attendant
clergy entered. After the clergy had taken their
places, the bridal party advanced to the middle
OF the Sanctuary. Archbishop Purcell made .
very short and exceedingly happy address to the
bride and groom, and then proceeded with the
solemn ceremony, which made them man
and wife. The Archbishop and his A.
sistants vested themselves for the mass which
proceeded with the dignity aud sol olemnity that
attends this service. Archbishop Purcell was
the celebrant, Father Magure the assistant
priest, Father HeaIy the deacon. The
MUSIC WAS WONDERFULLY BEAUTIFUL.
As the words "Domine non sum Dignus" were
pronounced the bride and groom advanced to
the foot of the altar, where they received,
kneelng, "Ioly Communion" from the
hands Of the Archbishop. They then returned
to their prie Dieus. where they remained absorb
ed in prayer until the Itemissa est when they
again kneeled at the foot Of the altar while the
Archblshop pronounced the nupital benediction.
The services were over at IL clock, when the
bridal party returned to Gen. Sherman's resi-
and reception followed from to 4, after which
the newly-marrled couple left for their future
home in St Louis.
THE BRIDE's CAKE.
The BRIDES cake was Z feet high and orna
mented i'll the most elaborate and artistic man
ner. 1t is said to be the largest and hsndsomest
ever made in this country it was hsnked on
each eide by costly silver ornaments.
THH TRossEAu.
The trousseau was ordered from Paris. There
are soft cashmere morning robes, dainty jackets
rich in embroidery, street dresses fashioned Of
costly gros dOrleans, with polonaise or cuirass
Of camels hair or metelasee dinner costumes Of
gros grain embroidered in colors with tropical
flowers and birds, and garments with rich velvet
gmmering silk, with lustrous folds half hidden
beneath drspings Of diaphanous illusion and
muslin almost concealed by foaming, snowy
lace, coquettish hats and exquisite bonhets, SUI
perb sets of frosty lace, with designs Of flowers
80 life-like that every breath moved them into
being parasols. covered with thread lace in
rich artistic patterns, the handles curiously
wrought from pearl, ivory, tortoise shell and
malacca mouchoirs, edged with costly pointe
de Venice, applique, Brussels and valenciennes;
in great variety. These, with dozens Of "Jou-
wins best" finished wardrobe exquisite in
quality, abundant in quantity and without pre-
cedent in designs OF costumes.
THE BRIDE.
Miss Sherman is above the medium height,
with fair complexion, cold, dark gray ewes,
aqulinc nose, proud, impsrious mouth, aud light
brown golden-streaked hair. Her Independence
Of character has always been marked, and her
indifference to what are known ~ "beaux"
much commented upon. When Prince Arthur Wis.,
tied Washington a ball was given in his honor,
which was opened by Lady Thornton and the
Prince, where upon Prince Arthur advanced to
Miss Sherman to demand her hand "pour le
vase." Raining her cold eyes, and slightly
arching her always haughtily proud head, she
SAID
'Thank you, but the rules Of my church do
not allow me to do the round Dances" pause
and Arthur, too well bred to urge compliance
against principles, remained quietly chatting un.
til Les Lanclers was announced and then, Offer
ing his arm to Miss Sherman, they led the dance.
He afterwars sent her from England lockst Of
Etruscan gold.
FIRST MEETING OF BRIDE AND GROOM.
In the spring OF 1871 Miss Sherman made .
visit TO Fort Leavenworth, and while there was
thrown from . horse sustaining serious injuries
and producing results 70 alarming that her ply
scians ordered European trip. In saunter.og
through the Crystal Palace London. she Was pre-
sented g the gentlemen who yesterday became
her hsdGsnd Mr.. Fitch is New Yorker and
man Of fine personnel, with large frame square
shoulders, brown hair and honest eyes,