New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1877-11-22
Samuel r. BnrgeP and lady.
Marshall O. Roberts and lady
DR.. Jared Linsly.
BEFORE AND WITHIN THE HOUSE.


riages, tho canvas awning aud carpetod pathway
there was nothing to show that any affair OF unusual
character was IN progress. Long before o'clock
the hour for the reception 80 begin crowds gathered
upon the sidewalks in front Of the residence, and all
efforts Of the hafa-dozen policemen detailed were uh
awaiting TO keep them back. Ihey pros'o"
close upon the arriving guests, and gave eA
preston to audible criticisms on the Toll
cites OF the ladies' Most OF the guests arrived
at the house by o'clock. and hall an hour later the tde
began 10 set in the hOmeward direction, aud oy IL
O'Clock the parIors were deserted Between ana L"
o'clock Fiave and Thirty ninth and Fortiethsts were
lined on both sides with carriages AT one umo 'here
were by actual count 200 carriages
Inside the Vanderbilt mansion there was much To al
mre The elegance Of the apartments WAS enhanced by
the superb floral decorations. The large chandelier
hanging from the centre Of hall ceiling covered
with smlax heckeG with white blossoms BeyOhu inc
dnor Of the receptionroom, on the right OF
tho entrance. the hall opens into an alcove'
and IN this seated seven musicans' under
the Leadership OF Bernstein. win Hoffman Ss pianist
Before this acove smilax trained up rom the moor
fence, and group OF large palntrees, with rows OF
tropical plants either side, completely conceaie 'o
musicians. From this ac0Yc, winding staircase eau'
10 the floor above and by the side OF the newer
post stood hai-sze bronze static OF the ComhouoIe
with q handsome vase OF roses or either hand
Opposite the aicove the north side OF the ha was
a large mirror, the frame supporting Two tDiha VASES
filed with Roman byacmths ponsetfa ana FERNS Inc
end Of the hall opens by folding doors into the FANNY
diningroom On either side Of these doors uhder t"o
liie-sze portraits OF william IL Vanderbilt ana BIS
father were two immense japanese uns, filed TO the
height of three feet with pyramids Of ;oIneia coch
uenhtis eucharis amazoDiea, and varieties Of iies
In the recepnon-room, large nowerstand was placed
opposite the door, and on it stood four vases oil Mafa
Ne roses corneia coch and vioets On the LETT ~ TINS
an oval stand was piled mp with Roman hyacnths ma
asos.. farm
ste side Of the stand stood table. which were Two
eeu mi tuslys richly nlaid with designs OF birds aud
butterflies These ornaments were In the form oil vases
and were aed with the choicest OF orchids, or arho"
erS.
The front parlor of the vanderbilt mansion presented
a splendid spectacle. The rich windo" tapestry Almost
completely shut in the light, and the heavy mouidhsS
and rich naments threw deep shadows on the carpet
The lnarIlagc-bon hung in front o. the fh'ua'e
window Of the paror Its rim within six iect OF 'he
floor and II four feet IN diameter The hhlhE NaS
all ~ white flowers, and the same kind OF ho"efs
on the exterior varied on three side5 bY
clusters OF pausies bons roses and Victor Hugo car
nasopg ON the front of the bell, the monogram COM
posed Of the letters and " was arranged III pam oacA
letters the being OF vioiets and the OF maroon car
nations. TIE cappeT was closely mica pendant Oh
scarlet bouyardia On the north side 4 the p'ror inc
Hrepace was screened by OF dwarfpams at eltnei
end OF which stood japanese vases filled with roses
In the southeast corner o. the room jard'mer was
ulaccd hed with living palms and other plants In the
northwest hung painting, representing "iulSh
H. Vanderbilt and lis family. and the other wal spaces
were fined with paintings The heavy moulding OF Tue
sCe walls forms itself into sort Of shell giving space
for small ornaments. On tins Of gold, silver
tohca and porcelain were filled with choice cut
flowers mostly roses Of the richest varieties AND aei
mating with these cOOred vines dropping bfacsay
between The paintings.
The floor Of the paror was covered WIN cfash ~
was so that Of the duingr0om On tine right OF the en-
trance from The front paror the statue OF the Greek
slave stood O,posite towards F0reihsi. large mir
rr was p,ardd by Two Japanese ornaments, surmounted
v baskets Of roses on the side Of This room wfe
TWO other stands Of flowers, made up Of voies and or
chds between which elegant piece Of stsulafy was
partially hidden behind large blue china vase Mica
! with Roses.
! The ornamentation OF the dining room was confined
prpciuan, 10 the tane which placed close to the
south wall Of the room. The ceutrepcce was o. the
choicest flowers, and there We're two smaller bouquets
of much beauty. The table ornaments ana clsHeS Were
very handsome and varied. DelmonicO furnished tAe
collation..
ON m second floor OF the mansion, at the bend o. the
staircase the landing Yves partially occupied by large
palms. and along the baurstrade were placed rows OF
tlop,cu plants over tie front paror Is the chamber OF
william H. Vanderbilt The furniture in this room IS OF
nlad ebony and Of TIE richest and most luxurious
kind Roses, yo!ets aad carnations were p0l"''S
scattered about in This room.
the decorati ms we're by s-brech & Nadley, OF Thr
tyeveut,t and they stated 10 reporter last evening
That not common flower had been placed III the house
sIre V.naerhlt's bouquet made up Of do~p PINK
roses and that OF Mss Wand roit, the brides sister
was OF Marshal Neil ana bonsline roses trimmed with
Iaaiaen's hair ferns
TIE RECEPTION.
Ii was evident from the number of guests a.
tho house that IN ,ltations had been limited 10 the family
and warm personal friends. l. is probable that not over
800 Invita- had been extended for the house. anu that
them were ceptcd The t0ilees cfthe ladies' ID most OF
attendance were extremely rich, blue and white being
the prodouiuatng shades There were several dresses
Of black velvet with diamond cwclrl. which were 7eIy
attractive.
Upon their arrival. about halpast o'clock the bride
and groom took their positions uUdcr the maTTsgt-bcH.
% receive tie CONCENTRATION OF their friends few
Moments after 10 o'clock the bride and groom left the
front parlor. but Ieappared at The mead o. inc
stairs leading down mo the man nan i US
and caused the occupants OF The parors 10 throng ne
hail As tne couple came down stairs tle D'lt s.IuVA
uo Inc familiar ar. Ever he Happy" Geod wishes
without numOer came from every one. ~ me l"tioI
door were the parents Of the newly married PAIR sn
oth"r near rel"tNes. AS Ihty Mr', t't 49,.
traditional slppar was thrown ~ IAll tli "llH "a"
brothers and sisters followed ont upon lne NsooP
guests resumed their waitzes or urned 70 the snppcT
fable At o'clock pariOrs began ~ be Deserted
and IN hour later the last guest lad departed
THE PRESENTS.
In q front room on the second floor were
6isr'ayel the numerous and costly gifts. Prominent
among the presents although not shown in the room
WAS tine diamond necklace in the form Of cross, the
gift Of W. H. Vanderbilt and worn by the BRIDE during
Inc evening She also wore necklace Of three rows Of
p,qrl the lit OF Mr. and Mrs William Nissan. Among
fine presents in the room q sapphire and diamond
t,, Tho diamonds yere peculiarly brilliant, aud the