Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1878-08-01
AN ANGLO-AMERICAN
hIerriage-Capt. Paget. of the "Gawds,
You Know" Marries Miss Minnie
stevens, of New York, the
Daughter of a Deceased
HOteI-keeper.
New York Herald Snacial. /

New York Herald Special
LONDON. July 27.-London society was
stirred to-day by an interesting event, which
has been long looked forward to, namely, the
nuphals of Arthur Henry Paget, lieutenant
and captain in the Scots Fusleer Guards,
eldest son of Lieutenant General Lord AL
fred Henry Paget, clerk marshal of the
royal household and fifth son of the first
marquis of Anglesey, to Miss Minnie Stevens,
daughter of the late Paran Stevens, of New
York.
The high position of the fighting family of
the Pagets, whose ancestors, the first mar
quis, won his marquisate on the field of
Waterloo, who lost leg while leading the
Belgian and Hanoverein horse toward the
close of the great battle; the kindly relations
known to exist between the royal family and
the father of the bridegroom, the beauty and
wealth of the bride, tended to turn attention
to the interesting event. The wedding took
place In the fine and fashionable church of
st. Peters, Eaton square, at half past three
o'clock this afternoon, an unusual hour In
England where the ancient legal custom of
marriage before midday can only be set aside
by special license. The weather was exceed
ingly genial and sunny, and the church was
crowded with the most brilliant and fashiona-
BILE audienceswhich the world of London can
muster. The wedding was graced by the
presence Of royalty, the Prince of Wales, the
Il1lD lN
Prince LOUIS of Battenburg, and Prince Ed
ward OF Sake Weimar. Many of the aris-
tocracy were present, but | cannot venture
on the catalogue. Among them, how
ever, it would be unpleasant not to sig
nallze the American beauties who
have become allied by marriage
to the English nobility. OF these were Wis
countess Vaudeville, nee Yznaga; Lady Ran
dolph Churchill, nee Gerome; Hon. Mrs.
Creighton, nee Warden; Hon. Mrs Wood
house, nee King. Among the Americans
present were Mr.. and Mrs. Van Hoffman,
Mrs. Peter Ronalds, Mrs; Post, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Strong, Mr.. William Cutting, Mrs.
Jaffray, William P. Douglas, Mr.. and the
Misses Reeves, and many others. The Prince
of Wales and the Duke of Connaught en-
tered the church with Il royal punctualIty
complimentary to the occasion, at twenty
minutes past three, the congregation rising
and remaining on their feet until the princes
were seated. Shortly afterward Mrs Stevens,
the mother of the b:ide, entered, leaning On
the arm of Lord Alfred Paget, the bride
groom's father; then Miss Fanny Reed, the
brides aunt, and then, after pause of expec-
tation came the beautiful bride, escorted by
her brother, Mr.. Henry Stevens, and at
tended by four trademarks, namely, Hon.
Miss Gerald, Hon. Miss Harbord, Lady Cad
ogan, and Viola Paget, the bridegroom sis
ter. The officiating divine was the Very
Rev. Dean of Windsor, assisted by Rev.
Francis Byng, chaplain of the house of COM
mons. DIR. Arthur Sullivan, the Gel
e5rated composer, presided at the
organ. The bridegroom, dashing, soldierly-
looking gentleman, in his twenty
year, took his place before the rail with his
best man, Lord Marcus Beresford, the famous
rider, and son of the Marquis of Waterford.
The bride was, of course, the cynosure of all.
She wore a robe of white SATIN trimmed with
old point d 'alencon and orange blossoms, a
white tulIe veil falling gracefully over all.
The bridesmaids wore Louis Y 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. \" intertwined.
They were, of course, the gift of the bride
groom. The Princess Louise regarded with
pleased expression. which was not lost upon
the observaut, the charming group, as the
stately dean OF Windsor advanced to tie the
nuptial knot. Her royal highness, l may
state for the information of the ladies, wore
white muslin with lice embroidery and val
enciennes over white silk. The ceremony
was impresslvely pcIfcrmed ~ the dean of
Windsor, the surpiiced choristers chanting
a psalm, and hymn. After the bene-
ing the members of the royal fam
lily, entered the vestry to sign
the register as witnesses. First the dean of
Windsor signed, and the page showed as
follows: Albert Edward, P, Louise, Con-
naught, Battenberg. Then followed the sig
natures of Lord and La Alfred Paget, Lord
Sydney, Mrs. and Mr.. ST. vens. During the
signing of the register, and at the exit from
the vestry, aud the passing down the aisle to
the door, the organ pealed forth the we'll
known, Joyous harmonies of Memberships |
Wedding March, magni6cently played by
DIR. Sullivan. The wedding guests, including
all the royal personages, proceeded In their |
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the groom's parents, in Queen Anne street. |
The house was handsomely decorated exter- !
nally with hangings and with flowers within. |
The splendid military band of the Scots |
Fusleers, the bridegroom regiment, played |
during the reception. The Prince of Wales |
and cOnversed long with the |
bride, and Princess Louise gave her affection
ate greetings. All the royal guests, indeed, |
united Ill hearty interest and b' st wishes. |
The bride was evidently personal favorite. |
As the couple lett the mansion they were |
loudly cheered 10y large throng that lined |
the street, and they were pelted with copi- |
Gus and friendly showers of rice aud |
slippers from the door. On leaving the house,
the royal party also received an ovation.
The happy pair will pass portions OF the
at Mrs. Gerald FACETS at Wind
sor and then at Lork Alfred Paget's at Bush
ley park, after which they propose to sail for
the United States. The wedding presents
are numerous, valuable ana beautiful. Inc
principal are among the following: The
Prince of Wales gave the bridegroom gar
niture de cheminee, consisting Of a Louis
Quatorza clock and candelabra, purchased at
the Paris exposition. The Princess of Wales
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 headed snake, set
with rubies and diamonds. Prince Louise, OF
gave an Egyptian necklace.
Prince Edward, of SAGE " eimar, blue
Venetian vase. Among other gifts were
costly and tasteful articles from the duchess
Of Montrose, duchess of Manchester, count
ess of Marlborough earl of Cork, earl of Vim
Earl Sydney, Countess Gossford,
marchioness of Conyargham, Viscountess
Tarbert, VIscount Dupplin, Ferdinand
Alfred Leopold de Rothschild, Lord
Waterpark, Viscount Cold and
Lord and Lady Suffield. Presents were
also given by Lord Llstwill, Sir Allen Young,
Sir William Gordon Cumming, and very
many others. The bridegroom's parents gave
a complete table-service of antique silver.
Lord and Lady Vaudeville gave a splendid
set Of Dresden china. The bridegroom pre-