The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1879-01-03
TRlNlTY'S WEDDING BELLS.
MRS. STEWIRTS NIECE MIRRIED TO
THE RKV D. H. WETHERELL.

nn Elaborate Irousseau for the Bride.
The famous Olivarcz diamond wedding OF
tye and twenty years ago hardly awakened
stronger interest or attracted n greater throng
than the one that assembled in Trinity Church
Yesterday 10 witness the marriage OF Miss Kato
Annette smith daughter of Judge J. Lawrence
smith md grand niece OF Mrs. A. T. Stewart. |
10 Assistant Rector j. Bloomfield Ncthcrcll. |
Everybody Of note seemed to be there. The |
limestone walls OF the venerable church. /
looming up amid tho snow. was the OBJ |
jc,tive point Of several thousand persons. |
cabs. carriages. omnihuscs. trains on the olc-
waited railroad. fcrrybonts on both rivors. aided
IN swelling the throng. Half past If had been
fixed Tor the ceremony. hut the throng began to
gather 90 full hour beforehand. blocking up the
two canvas covered ways leading into tho
church and requiring the constant assistance
Of an extra force Of police TO preserve order
Broadway. from Rector street to Trinity Build
Ing was lined ON both sides with snow-covcrcd
carriages and steaming horses. while the big
Iron fence before tho church kept hack those
WHO desired 90 get inside but had failed to pro-
vide themselves with tickets. The police were
lncVorahlo. oven toturning away Robert Case tho
hanI.omcs. hoy and hcs, treble in the choir. be-
cause hc lacked the necessary btol pastcboard.
There was NO help foo IT, and tho little fellow
had go romain outside in tho snow while his
surplccl companions inside were chanting tho
wedding songs and wondering what had be.
come Of their soprano.
inside the srono was brilliant Indeed.
golden lislt sublued and mellow fell from tho
high arehQd windows and the roof Illuminating
The whole q the spacious interior. and giving to
ur atmosphere a soft and hazy tingc like that
Of Indian summer The shadows Of the tail
Gutad columns fell athwart the broad aisles aad
a 49, ala
into the shade and displaying the gay coors
and varieeatod costumes elsewhere with added
effect Tho strains Of rich music fell on the
ear and the air was heavy with tho scent Il
flowers. 4 silken rope. lu-trous and flexible.
tpanned tho middle Of the centre aisle. and re-
served the upper part Of the church for the
wedding guests. Pyramids OF green oncrcled
tho base u the massive candelabra on either
side OF the chancel. forming striking contrast
to tue polished brass above. Ropes Of
smiiax festooned the rich cream color
ed cacn stonc Of the chancel rail-
and knots Of lacs and roses offered bright
contrast to the wreaths Of green. More smiax
decorated the altar rail and two large tropical
plants reared their heads in stately magnin-
conce on either side Of the altar. On the
Buper altar reposed red and white exotics Of
rare beauty. while the broad light surface Of tho
reredos was gay with festoons Of smilax inter
spcrsed with delicate primroses and trailing
plants Few richer and more tasteful decora-
Hons have over been seen in Trinity even on
Al twenty minutes 10 twelve the bridal party
descended from their carriages and entered tho
doors of the porch. which were closed after
them. In the semi-twight OF this little recess,
glittcring Jewels Of the ladies shone with u
novel beauty. The bride. Of medium height.
with abundant dark hair. large eyes, and pale
romplcxion was alfred In a dress that a
Princess might have enyied, II was OF the
heaviest white satin, stn with lavish costumes.
but soft and plant withal. yielding like glove
10 every movement OF the wearcr's figure. The
satln epe2 Out only mere ana there, a cover
INK ~ rich Brussels round point lace enveiop-
ing italmost entirely from the waist 20 the bot
tom Of the skirt; The latter was square. trained,
sn aysr Which the p lace Tue Is e Each lace
iuflc was headed with an exquisite garland Of
mingled clomHtis and orange blossoms. The
sorsage was cut open square In front, with n
waistcoat and positions q pleated satin.
we're demi-long. Of the Marie Antoinette pat
poirt lace Twelve button white kids covered
NE hands and arms satin boots with pearl
buttons. peeped out from under the Nalcn-
eiennes balayeuse, and round point lace veil
Of exquisite beauty covered the head. falling to
,he waist IN front over the face and almost 20 the
hp Of the long train at the back. In her ears
pearl necklace and pendant set In a new style.
The brides iHn-a marvel OF carved pearls. lace,
latn and gold ira 'eries-was suspended from
her waist by pearl and gold chatelAine. Her
bouquet was OF white lilies OF the valley, Her
hair was dressed with rare taste and skill. Dib-
bloc himself being the cOffeur.
The bridesmaids Miss Ella Smith AMI Miss
Bessie Smlth-tall. stately Grunetes were con,
spcuous in toilets al white, corded SIX AMI
white cashmere composite The cashmere was
81 quality almost as costly as the SILK and was
irrsses were demi-trained princess robos, with
Huure cut corsages and square uttraips. Both
ihe bridesmaids wore small white bonnets
without wells, the only trimming being white
I2senuds and spanish point IA iaees: I LoII
were wRse S snp e ioS PeSed
white satin waistcoats. Delted In with pearl
buckled waisthand and fastened with pearl
Hant. but simple toilets. Tho Misses smith
gore no leweled ornaments but carried in
Aelr bands pretty white rosebud bouquets.
Tho dresses Of the other ladies' in the bridal
ban{ were egqaay rich and tasteful, tasteful: Mrs Mrs
Aprncc-s dress OF royal purple velvet mad
AT model painted especially Tor the nous,
Of A. !, stewart 60, ny ~ Que, one, 4 D. W. W.
finest costume painters and designers OF Paris
Tn luu-. trained skirt was nJunced with vel
vet lind and piped with satin Of the same
color The princess polonase, opening ny IN,
side. and lutonlng down the entire length o
Inc same. Was edged wiki casiellatcd POINTS
eosu.cs, brussels point lace. the latter being
continued IN "a Nounce around tho entire polo
Lal-o. and falling from under castellated points
l'ped with satin. The same lace formed high
lrai-e around the neck. and also trimming
lor tho dem-long sleeves. Mrs. Hughes Is la
ana graceful, resembling her father In form an,
lu0.. and her dress set N her figure IN mos
ttcol ug manner.
shc porch We're strengthening out the LADIES
Train, and making everything ready ior thell
enro". the great organ was sounding forth TIT
allowing operate and sacred airs:
ff,t-o,crtlre, Lcnorc,' grand march in J Ran
Sioui- March. "P,acla." by william Carter.
Itfi--Mdrc1. " Tarnhuuscr." by wagner go
= uriI-,cAcrHaulO iruu Bechotcus Elshh sym
slHy
fuu-Bndal Song by Jensen
Saith March. Larchuer
tcy,ntl-C orouauon March, by Meycrheer
At this point the forty whiterobed choristeri
emerged from tho yestry door and filed, two By
Two. into the chancel. tho smaller in 'front.' an
the larger boys bringing up the rear As the
marched they sang, with lutelike voices, III
Professional Hymn"
Tic voice that hreathed DER Eden.
Iuate earliest wedding day.
Tie primal marriage blessing,
Ithatl not passed away
The doors were thrown open, the organ Durs
Into loud triumphal strains-the wedding
march from Midsummer Nights Dream" an
tho bridal party advanced W the aisle in the iol
lowing order:
TIera
Mr. Iialsoy Haight Mr. Edward B. Hutton, Mr. jaime
tuAul, Mr Wan HewsOn.
B1i,rnaiia
MssEIpB smith, Miss Bessie smith s..,..