The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-05-12
Nuptials of the Italian Minister at
St. Stephens.
Scenes in the Church and at the
Wedding Fete.

vi,aion had been Issued 10 moro than two thousand
PERSONS and no ono admitted 10 the church with.
out presenting oil these. la this way the spacious
edilce nearly filled WITH an assemblage composed
oil tho wealth, beauty aud fashion OF the metropolis.
The interior OF the church brilliantly illuminated,
as were also the main and side affairs In front Of
tho man altar three immense bouqpts or
lovely flowers, while other smaller ones were OBJ
served at various places arb md the chanccL on
cnacr side OF the entrance the latter was placed
tall palm tree, each growing out OF large box Of
tic pattcrn while several other specimens OF tropical
plants and rare aowers III pots arranged tho
chance steps TO the left Of altar chairs
tended for the modation OF the friends or tho
bridegroom belonging TO the diplomatic corps, and
opposite to ;hcsc wero similar seats the
relatives OF the bride.
THE
Although The ceremony hal been set Gown for eight
O'Clock visitors commen need arriving at the church
shortly alter seven, and By haipasl scvon line oil
carriages extended on both sides OF Twenty-cighth
street from Third to Lexington avenue Whether II
was out OF curiosity to witness tho splendid
toilets Of the ladies they were handed out
Of their cqulpnacs and then disappeared under tho
awning winch covering the matted steps leading to
the Church entrance extended 10 tho street a IL.
SIRE 10 least their eyes tho interesting young lady
who formed ths central figure during the evoniDr IS
not known, but the which gathered around tho
church and almost blocked up the carriage way az
we'll as tho sidewalks Tar outnumbcrcd any similar
gathering seen in front OF ST. stephens IN ihs
history Of Tia. venerable ediac, platoon OF Holica
present 10 keep the entrance way unoDslructcd.
and as those viii whom they had to dcai prin.
cipaly OF the soiter sex tho patience OF tho officers
was often sorey tried, US the weapon Of rcmonsrance
ony had tor this occason 10 DO used instead thu
club
wnic the elegantly attred ladies' and their escorts
were slowly alihs INTO the church aud securing the
most desirable seats yet unoccupici the great organ
| peaied tones OF weicomc. Many OF the ladies' APP
pearcd III opera costume, while precious stones
flashed back Tn glitter oi thousand gas lights every
part OF the building. About quarter before cgat the
diplomatic party commenced 10 arrive, and walking
uD the aisle entered the chanccl and look the
assigned 10 them. They were IN evening dress, tue
OF many OF them gittering stars orders
and knighty decorations.
/ DISTINGUISHED ATTENDANTS.
Among these Percentages were Sir Edward Thorn.
ton, the Brssn Minister, and Admiral Gore Jones,
<ot mo BRUSH Legation. and lady; Count BrunesI
and Mr.. De Soto oi tho spanish Lcgation; Schoi
Mant,lla DO Los hois. Inc spanish Minister,
anu iady; Ballag. Encndi, of the Turkish Legation,
and lady tho Japanese Ambassador, senior Ferdi-
nuud De Luca, Itaan Consul Genera: Mr.. Dardoi,
Minister IRON Guatanaa Count Liita OF the I.ai.aa
Legation; MaIqais foacsta. Italan Legauon.
and lady. Some OF tue ladies' OF the dipio
matte party wore exquisite toilets, that oil the
sonora Manila being a salmon colored silk ropo,
ricn IN feather trimmings ui bun and BLACK shades
In her hand sho carried u beautiful bouquet while
her coifrro d. uratlveIy oiazcd with diamands An.
Other OF the ladies appeared III crimson SILK dress,
naa on her Meae muoa o. White nonsau Lace
Gore Jones a black gros grain silk dress. wnh a
scarlet India shawl thrown over her shoulders
The usncrs wcro Count Li,ta, Haytlan Legation;
CATION Count Maroscni, Italian vicc Consul: Mr..
De Cofcalc, OF the French Legation, aud Mr. Bun.
dorm, Uf tue Austrian legation
rHE nRiDAL TRAIN
Tho audience remained Ia husncd expectancy until
quarter to nine O'Clock, when the strains OF Wag.
ner's Lohcngrln swcddns march pcaIing from
assembled to turn tucr faces toward tns
man entrance. ErIsnt. eyes grew brighter
element as tner owners strovo 10 obtain a Of
her who was about to DO welded TO the OF
hearts choice. FIRST Came slowly up the aisle Mrs.
Terry, mother OF tho bride, sight, dclicats looking
LADY, haOiiiiatcd IA mourning. She leaned upon tho
| arm Of a male relative. Following we're Mr. ADioais
Terry. bro ncr OF the bride and MS lady, with Otter
relatives all o whom took seats inside tho chance and
opposite to the diplomatic visitors. Meantime Baron
Blanc mad come out from the sacristy and stood In
front OF the altar, supported 10y his best man, Mr. Dol
Posse. inc be'ssan MINISTER Ihcn came tue bride,
The cynosure OF all eyes, supported on the arm OF hef
luther, while beside her walked her little niece Miss
per,na carrying h her. bouquet nn aaa Two n,s
| dana, the remaining two being Miss Froyu
ana Miss Cit the bridal toilet was Of white satin,
with an unusu,ly long train and Wa draped across
front and back with very deep lounce OF poiEt
TAugieterrc "a present from tho brdcgroom) and
was turner emoelsncd WITH rows OF fringe
made Of orange blossoms and white iacs
The waist was cut square and the sleeves reached
70 the elDo~ anu wero flushed with lace. over the
train noated long veil, fastened 10 tho head win
sprays OF flowers ani dlamonds The bridesmaids
were urcssed entirely in wnte, ALL excepting Miss
Freyrc, wearn. dresses OF whue gauz. striped WITH
slyer hers ocing white satin and crepe hsse They MI
wore snort tuc wells.
ar TnE ALTAR.
Tho bridegroom and brdc having taken their places
before the altar Rev. DIR. Nicely cominen need tho
short aud simple marriage ceremony OF the Catholic
Church. The clergyman spoke IN q low voice, aud
The responses oil the couple whom lac addressed were
also gwen IN y sIbduei tone, so that they
scarcely audible al distance OF lew icct
me bride vas given away " her father. rns
anu thea tho bridegroom placed ono
thc Gugcr OF the pride, tho hdy in
turn placing the other one upon his finger, is tho
custom IN foreign countries. DR. McUiynn having
then soienniy pronounced tho two w,ic. IN
exnorted them 10 live together in such way that
their union on earth might DO typical
He alluded TO the distinguished assombiagc, tho
briiiiancy oitne scene and the perfume OF lowers
perish the lights 10 dIDmei, bot tho love 70
born 81 heaven 10 eternal A. the CONCLUSION Of his
brici aud eloquent address the hand % the
corGlaly pressed ~ Baron Blanc and his BRIDE.
AfrkR res WEDDING.
Immediately alter ~. marriage tho bridal party.
their friends and invited guests repaired the
d,ncs oi sir Terry, No aga Fun avenue, where .
cvll ceremony vas performed, according to thu
Itailau las, after which wedding ictc took place,
winch lasted uniii nearly midnight and vas partIci.
paiod ia by iatgc numDer 81 select guests. Among
tue briua presents which we're cosby and tasteful
IN the extreme, was from tue BRIDES father oi
$4,000, ~ adai,ion to tho troosscau and ~oadins
ores tnat he had gwen her. Tue amount named m
tntonded by Mr. Terry 10 Dc expended ny hts
IN dresscs, Jewels or ~haievsr sno may prefer. Iies
mothers gltis incnde superb solitaire earrings ana
star Jewcis Tor her hair. Her sister gava
aiargs SOLITAIRE diamond ring. There were also
mtrvGs other presents from relatives and friends
Iit WEDDING ToCR.
Baron Blame. u Is sa,d purposes sailing for Europe
with his bride next thursday, l0th insi. lie viii
take her nrst 10 PARIS, aud alter remaining IN tho
French capital short time viii proceed 10 Italy,
present her 10 ms k,ng and Queen, ana a,erwari
thcy Will spend tho summer at elegant residence
owned by Baron Blanc IA tho south OF France
The Distinguished brdceroom. although sill.
comparatively young man, has had soma.
what cventiui career. a native Ut Chamfcry,
savoy, aud coming Of good family, be
fousht Ia tho ranks volunteer during
the with Franco, and when finally Savoy WIS
cedcd 70 that Powor ana tue alternative was presented
TO the savoyards 10 become either Fscneaincn of
Italians IA their allegiance, he promptly avowod him
self then and always an Italian. lie subsequently
became private secretary To Count Cayour Having
chosen iJioinacy tor MS profession soon rose
to high position ~ that favorable ned Tor the cult.
yat0n OF suDtlo talent. Ere many years passed ho
was the trusted chie OF tue Cabinet OF General -
, Marmora lie was ncxt appointed Secretary General
unacr General MenAbfoa, an y subsequently, sent as