The New York herald., 1879-01-03
WETHERILL-SMITH.
MARRIAGE BELLS AT TRINITY CHURCH-THE
BRIDE, THE GROOM, THE MUSIC AND THE


Trinity Church was crowded yesterday forenoon by
representatives of New Yorks best society who had.
despite the stormy weather assembled to witness the
marriage of Rev. J. Bloomfield wetherill. formerly
rector of St. Pauls chapel in this city with Miss Kate
Annette Smith. daughter of ex-Judge j. Lawrence
Smith, of No. 537 Fifth avenue. formerly of Smith
ville L. l.. and grand niece of Mrs. A. T. Stewart.
As early as ten O'Clock q stream Of carriages
poured down Broadway. deposting their occu-
pants on the bright colored carpet which
extended from the middle door of the church to the
outer edge of the sidewalk under the usual awning
Several police officers in attendance to preserve
order, and at times they found it difficult to prevent
the throng of spectators outside from blocking up
the carriage way. Inside there also some con-
fusion. three thousand invitations had been
issued. and matter of course. all were desirous
of obtaining as near the chancel as possible.
The ushers, OF whom there eight or nine, per-
formed their self-imposed duties in most
efficient manner. although the importuni-
ties for eligible sittings. especially by the
ladies' at times put their patience to a severe test
The ushers Messrs James Smith. Halsey Haight,
Edward b. Hilton. of Judge Hilton; William
Hewson. William Houston. James W. Walsh. Delancey
Nichol, Hillborn B. Roosevelt and Frederick T. Law
renee.
WITHIN THE CHURCH.
At quarter to eleven the organ sent forth its
swelling strains in appropriate voluntary and the
scores of gaslights instantly illuminated the hand
somely decorated interior of the edifce. A heavy
silken rope with massive asses. extended
the middle aisle about half way between the chancel
and the vestibule, the space thus cut OFF being re-
served for the respective families and immediate
friends of the contracting parties.
Meantime the guests continued to pour into the
church, filling every available seat large number
contentng themselves with standing room in the
utilized by several young ladies, they commanded
excellent view of the chancel. Among the invited
guests and friends of the bride and groom were Mrs
A. 4. Stewart exJudge Hilton, ex-Secretary Bristow
Mr.. Prescott Mr. H. Butler and Mrs Butler brother
in-law and sister of the BRIDE ex-aIayor wickham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carpenter Mrs. Newbold, Mrs. couver-
neur Ogden, Mr. and Mrs. Charles d. Livingston.
THE DECORATIONS.
The decorations were most elaborate. At the altar
table the entrance entirely dressed with different
varieties OF exotic palms among them the large hi
discus with variegated leaves Next in order was the
white arbutum next the drascenas and lastly an
indarubber filled in at the with Gala lilies
and carnations of various shades On either side Of
the approach to the altar the way lined car
nations and lilies There were also the xis strata,
panadamus strata, panadanus vechu acuba japonica
in varieties. The base lines were formed Of acuba
japonica and rare specimens OF euonmus, the
whole ribboned out with with several varieties OF
carnotias, ageratium raphella corcoyedenss yuca
Americana and variegeta, among them being the
finest specimen OF a new variety of drascena ever
in this city In front Of the chancel four
cumps of plants and exotics. two small at the
entrance to the sanctuary, and two larger ones
around the large brass candelabra. These were COM
posed of charmo carpus palm. drascena. Brazilenss
guilifolia and the strelinzia, also the fishtail
and fantal palms, ferns and other boz
tancal 81 specimens Eel hrt the g. green en- Of all being
setta, which has orange colored stamins. The
nice behind the altar was nlled with ageratium pur
with ivy and festooned with smilax. In the centre OF
all were four large sago palms. On the altar table
nations violefs and daphnes From the altar to the
chancel rail was covered with scarlet and white
begonias. The chancel railing also festooned
The ceremony which that of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, was performed by Rev. Morgan
Dix rector of Trinity assisted by Bishop Littcjohn,
THE WEDDING MARCH,
At thirty.fve minutes past eleven the choir
tered the church singing the processonal, No 2l2,
from Hymns, Ancient and Modern." the hrst
being:-
The REV. voice that Ssshsd Sssi Ss Ssr Eden
The primal marriage blessing,
1t hath not passed away
The clergy and Bishop Littlejohn brought up the
rear Of the procession. The Bishop and Rev. DIR.
Bishop in the middle OF the altar, the priest on
the gospel side and the deacon the episte side.
III. pxs posl,oo was AT, az the entrance OF the
choir had finished the hymn the great organ pealed
forth wedding march. and then all eyes eagerly
directed toward and down the centre aisle In few
moments the bridal party entered in the following
order r:-Ushers, Messrs Halsey Haight, James Smith,
Edward B. Hilton and William Hewson; bridesmaids
Miss Ella b. Smith and Miss Bessie Smith, sisters of
the bride; the BRIDE Miss Kate A. smith, leaning ON
the arm Of her father; pshers. Messrs James ".
Lawrence. The groom was accompanied by
his brother, Colonel wetherill. Of New Jersey.
The bridal couple advanced far the three steps
leading to the chancel when both knelt down in
of DIR. Dix. The BRIDE who Is youthful blonde,
rather above the middle height. was attired in
head was coronal of small white flowers, and from
which depended in graceful folds the bridal VEIL She
held in her hand beautiful bouquet The groom is
apparently approaching middle age, and is of
dunn stature. having dark hair aud eyes, full dark
beard slightly tinged with gray at the chin He
a simple half-dress clerical suit.
When the wedding march finished and the
bridal couple had risen from the kneeling posture
DR.. Dix proceeded to perform the first part of the
marriage service as far the words inclusive, "Who
gveth this woman to be married to this man? The
bride having been then presented by her father, the
anthem .Ctod be mercifu" was sung the bride and
groom meanwhile entering the chancel and taking up
conclusion of the anthem the Bishop took up
the marriage service proper. and ended by
pronouncing the bencdiction. When the bride had
received the congratulations of Bishop Littlcjohn
Rev. Dr. Dix and others OF the Trinity Church clergy
who within tile chancel, the newly married
couple arn-linked together walked brisltly from the
chancel and down the aisle to the middle door the
organ meanwhile playing portion of Meyerbeer's
Wedding March. from lie Propheic.' to allow time
to leave the chancel and also prelude to the reces
sional hymn. When the bridal party had left the
chanccl the recessional hymn sung the verse
being US follows:--
How welcome the call
When Jesus dsigned in Cana's hall
To bless the marriage day.
After the services the greater part of the
large audience fingered i'll the church. many of them
examining and admiring the DECORATIONS SO that it
fully half an hour before the sacred edice was
entirely vaclted
At the conclusion Of the ceremony the newly mar
rcd couple driven to the residence OF the
brides parents where the reception was given.
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AN INJUNCTION AGAINST THE STOCK Ex-
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After weeks consideration Judge Freedman of
the Superior Court, yesterday rendered his decision
in the of Arthur l.. Sewe against Brayton Ives
president of the Now York Stock Exchange the facts