Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-07-31
HIGH LILLE NUPTIALs,

The Wedding Of Capt. Arthur Henry
Pdget and Miss Minnie Sterens, ahe
Beautiful I,nerican Bells.
London Special (July 2s) to Ne. York Herald
London society was stirred to-day by an
interesting event which has been long looked
forward to-namely, the nuptials of Arthur
Henry Paget, Captain in the Scots Fusilier
Guards, fifth son of the first marquis Of
Anglesey, to Miss Minnie Stevens, daughter
of the late Mr.. Paran Stevens, of New York.
The wedding took place in st. Peters at $50
this afternoon. The church was crowded
with the most brilliant and fashionable audi
ence which the world of London, can muster,
The wedding was graced by the presence Of
royalty. The Prince of Wales. the Princess
Louise, the Duke of Connaught. Prince Louis
of Battenburg, Prince Edward of SAKE
Weimar. and many of the aristocracy were
present. The Prince of Wales and the
Duke of Connaught entered the church with
a royal punctuality complimentary to the
occasion, at 20 minutes past 8, the congrega-
ton rising and remaining on their feet until
the princes were seated. Shortly after, Mrs,
Stevens, the mother of the bride, entered
leaning on the arm of Lord Alfred Paget,
the bridegroom's father, then Miss Fanny
Reed. the BRIDES aunt, and then, after a
pause of expectation, came the beautiful
bride, escorted by her brother, Mr.. Harry
Stevens, and attended by four bridesmaids,
namely, the Honorable Miss Gerard,
the Honorable Miss Harborp. Lady
E. Cadegon, and Miss Violet Paget, the
bridegroom's sister. The officiating d., inc
was the Very Rev. Dean of Windsor, assist
ed by Rev: Francis Byng, chaplain OF the
House of Commons.
| The bride wore robe of white satin,
trimmed with old point d'Alencon and
orange blossoms, white tulle veil falling
gracefully over all. Six diamond stars gilt
tered in her hair. The bridesmaids wore
Louis Quinze jackets of white pekin, white
muslin skirts, trimmed with bouquets of
carnations. Each also wore locket set with
diamonds and black pearls, in the form OF
the initials IN. A." intertwinel. They were
the gift of the bridegroom.
The Princess Louise regarded with
a pleased expression the charm
ing group as the stately Dean of Windsor
advanced to tie the nuptial knot. Her Roy.
Highness wole white mus lin, with lace en-
broidery and Valenciennes, over white silk.
The bridegroom dashing, soldierly- locking
gentleman, in his 9th year, took his place
before the rail with his best man, Lord Mar
Gus Beresford, the famous rider, and son OF
the Marquis of Waterford. The ceremony
was impressive|y performed by the Dean OF
Windsor, the supplied choristers chanting O
psalm and hymn.
After the benediction, the whole bridal
party, including the members of the Royal
family, entered the vestry to sign the register
as witnesses. First the Dean of Windsor
signed, and the page showed as follows:
"Albert Edward" princess Louise" "Con-
naught," and "Battenberg.o Then followed
the signatures of the Lord and Lady Alfred
Paget, Lord Sydney, and Mrs. and Mr..
Stevens. The wedding guests, including all
the Royal personages, proceeded in their
carriages to the reception ut the
residence of the groom's parents, in
Queen Anne street. The house was hand
somely decorated-externaily with hangings,
and with flowers within. The Prince of
Wales congratulated and conversed long with
the bride, and Princess Louise gave her affec-
tlonate greetings. All the royal guests. in
deed, united in hearty interest and good
wishes. The bride was evidently personal
fayorite. AS the couple left the mansion
they were loudly cheered by a large throng
that lined the street, and they were pelted
with friendly showers of rice and slippers
from the door. On leaving, the royal party
also received an ovation.
The happy pair will pass portion of the
honeymoon at Mrs. Gerald Paget's, at Wind
sor, and then at Lord Alfred Pagot's, at
Bushey Park, after which they propose to
sail for the United States.
The wedding presents are numerous,
valuable, and beautiful. The Prince OF
Wales gave the bridegroom garniture de
cheminee, consisting of Louis Qurtorze
clock and candleabra, purchased at the Paris
Exposition. The Princess of Wales gave
the bride gold serpent bracelet set with sap
!, phires, diamonds. and rubies. Princess Louise
gave the bride pair of gold and pearl ear
rings and massive silver coffee-pot. Prince
Leopold presented the bride with classic
bracelet, forming double-beadcd snake SET
with rubies and diamonds. Prince Louis Of
Battenberg gave an Egyptian necklace. and
, Prince Edward of SAKE Weimar blue Vene
tian vase. The hridegroom's parents gave
a complete tAble-service of antique silver.
, The bridegroom presented the bride with
, six beautiful diamond stars, the same which
glittered in the brides hair at the wedding.
Wisconsin, AbDrtionist Pardoned.
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