Shepherdstown register. [volume] (Shepherdstown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1849-1955, 1884-11-21
Marriage i'm High Life.

Wilson and Miss Carrie Schermerhorn
Aston took place ut the residence OF the
brides parents in New York last Tuesday
evening. Preparations for the event had
been in progress for months, and it was Il
most magnificent affair. Over $500 invi-
tations had been issued, and greater part
of that number were present. The toilets
of the ladies were elaborate, and diamonds
and other precious stones of almost price
less value adorned them. The art gallery,
the parlOrs anu the dining hall were mag
niiicently decorated with flowers. Over
ten thousand roses were used in the deco
ration. Lander's orchestra of nineteen
musicians furnished the music. The
bridesmaids were Miss Belle Wilson, Miss
Miss May Robbins, Miss Fannie Swan,
Miss Helen Bcckwith, Miss GeOrgiana
lIeckSncr aud Miss Sarah Stewart. They
were similarly attired i'm white satin en-
train, with dotted lace fronts and deep
lace flounces. The waists were cut square
in front; pointed at the neck, with sleeves
reaching to the elbow. The wells were Of
white tulle, fastened with ostrich feath-
ers. Each bridesmaid carried bouquet
of pink roses and lilies of the valley. The
ushers were j. J. Aston, Jr., brother of
the bride Li>penard Stewart, ii. LeGrand
Cannon, Reginald w. Rives, Woodbury.
Kane, Brockholst Cutting, John Furman
and Hamilton Webster. Il. Il. Wilson,
Jr., was the best man.
At lalf-past three o'clock the bride and
groom entered the gallery aud walked to
floral altar that had been erected in
front of the Fireplace. The bride wore Il
robe Of white satin, trimmed with point
lace, the front of which was embroidered
in silver in the design of a cluster of roses;
the veil, which was Of rare lace, presented
by the brides mother, fell in graceful
folds about the shoulders; the ornaments
consisted of necklace of diamonds, pre-
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR..
Morgan Dix, of Trinity Church. The
bridesmaids and ushcrs received gifts of
diamonds from the bride and groom.
Miss Astor is the youngest and only un-
married daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Aston. She is not yet 81 years old, and is
IA great favoritc in society circles. Her
trousseau was selected in Paris, and is
worth's make. Among her Worth even
ing dresses are two of tullc on foundations
of satin. One is Of pale tulle, woven with
threads Of spun gold. The front of the
skirt is laid in folds, aud the tulle is
caught up with Topped rosettes of braided
gold. The train is also Of tulle and falls
in double bOx-pleats from the waist. The
other tulle dress Is of pale sea-Srccn,
deliberately finished. \ handsome dinner
dress is entirely of black lace, embroidered
with jet beads. Another short dress is OF
light and dark shades of pcacOck-green
velvet and Ottoman silk. Her travelling
dress will he of dark gray cloth, with u
hat of gray velvet and mutf of gray cloth
suspended from her neck.
Mrs. Aston, the brides mother, was at
tired in white satin dress, with drapcry
of white point lace. The presents were
many, and included q house from Mr..
VIM. Aston; a necklace of diamonds from
the groom; precious jewels, solid gold
AMI silver tea sets, ard objects of art.
Their value is estimated ut $3.50, 900.
There was a reception until eight O'clock,
when banquet was served. The lunch
con was served OH gold and silver plates.