Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1884-11-23
LOVE AMONG THE ROSES.
MISS AsTOR,s WEDDING LIKE
THAT OF A FAIRY QUEEN.

AO II hhONO ILL 4tOOAGe
MISS ASTORS WEDDING LIKE
THAT OF A FAIRY QUEEN.
A Fortune Spent in Communicating the
NuptiaIs-A Bevy of Beautiful Brides
Maids-Au the Upper Tendon in At
tendance-VIctoria MOrOsinI's Debut
at Steinway Hall.
-CorresBondencs Of the KorniRg Ve1os.
NEW YORK, Nov. 21.-AIl the fairy like
stories that have been told and the wild,
est flights OF the imagination which were
incident TO the announcements Of the
Wilson-Astor wedding have been realized.
The nuptials of Tuesday were on a scale
Of magniicence almost unparalleled in
the history of the metropolis. a fortune
was expended in n way and another on
the wedding. The amount has been esti-
mated at a quarter Of a million dollars.
1t would not be surprising if the figures
exceeded that amount considerably. AL
the leaders of the elite Of Manhattan were
present, and each of them, as well as hun
dreds of others contributed, something
o or less costly to the cOnglOmeratiOn
Of presents received by the fortune IA
vOred bride. Fifth venue has not wiz
messed a scene similar to Tuesdays in
many a day, and probably will not again
IN a hurry. The avenue between Thirty
third aud Thirty-fifth street was liter
ally packed with carriages, and az
the corner Of Thirty-iOurth street,
where the family residence stands. the
lam was 50 great very often as to render
the street impossible. Hundreds of peO-
pie, drawn from every class of society,
iOStled and crowded each other II at
tempts to catch a glimpse of the Aladdin
like scenes within the brilliantly illumi-
mated mansion. The real pleasures and
marvellous surprises Of the occasion,
however, were reserved for those
who passed the sentry-like servant
who stood on guard at the
front door. The scene within was daZ-
zling. The house had been transformed
into a fairy land of flowers, and the per-
fIme of 10.GO0 roses filed the air. The
nuptial ceremony was performed in the
art gallery Of the residence, in the pres
ence OF SOD relatives and intimate friends,
among whom were some OF the
best known and most prominent citizens
in the METROPOLIS. They stood behind a
railing formed OF wide white satin ribbon
TO make en- aisle through which the bridal
Marty ,:assed % where the nup'ial knot
was tied by the Rev. DR.. morgan Dix.
The bridesmaids, eight in number, were
preceded by an equalnumberOf ushers. a
murmur Of admiration ran through
the spectators as the bridesmaids moved
ID the aisle. Miss Swan, Miss Beckwith,
and Miss Wilson, sister Of the groom,
who were among the number, are prOba-
bly, the four prettiest girls in New York
society, while Miss L2ngdOn, who was
the nth, is one of Americas greatest
beauties. The bridesmaids were dressed
alike ia costumes of plain white
satin, with princesse trains. Their
presents for the bride were beautiful
diamOng pins, each a different design, and
fans of lace, with tiny gauze Cuplds In
serted, and pearl sticks. The fans were
imported from Paris, and are among the
most beautiful ever brought to this coun-
try. Miss AstOr vas attired in the con-
ventionaI white satin, wrought with
threads Of silver in heavy brocaded fg-
ures. The dress was the GROWING crea-
ton Of WOrth's. The veil
was purchased in Europe, es-
pecially COR Miss Ast0r, and is
the finest piece of Brussels point lace "
worked By a needle. 1t was fastened to
the hair with diamonds and clusters of
orange blossoms, and tell nearly the en-
tire length of the long train. Mrs. Astor
appeared in a dress made by Worth, a
combination of pale green velvet, heavy
white satin and point lace, and her dark
hair was dressed high, n was Orna-
mented by a rose and spray OF
leaves made OF diamonds. In her
hands she carried a bouquet of YiOlets.
After the ceremony the happy couple re-
ceiYed the congratulations of their friends
and then sat down to a banquet in the
dining hall, where covers were spread for
$50. More than 1000 invitations were
issued. The wealth Of silver possessed
by Mrs. William Astor has been a
subject of frequent comment. Upon
a large table, which was COW
cred with a linen cloth containing
insertions of lace upon a background OF
mink satin, was silver and gold plate
equal in money value to $l5O,OOO. The
menu was as dainty as any epicure could
wish. consisting only of cOnfectiOneries,
salads, etc. Three handsome pieces at
tracted considerable attention. A salmon
repOsed in a delicate pink net, swung
from the arms of w cupids, who rested
on a base of rocks and Verdure admirably
simulated by the c0nfectiOner's materials.
The Other pieces represented respectively
a grottO from which peeped white swans
holding a basket Of fruits on their backs,
and another from which rabbits and deer
could be seen behind the trunks of trees.
Every delicacy of the season was offered,
and rare wines of every kind. The ices
were in the forms of roses and diamond
Stars anu LlC .IElAAG6 MEAE dAoO AZ AOoE W
signs. The wedding presents, perhaps,
are the most costly that were ev%erreceived
by a bride in this city. They embraced a
great variety of diamond jewelry, gold
and silYerWaTe, and were exposed to
view on the crimson velvet covered table
extending the entire length of the main
d-rawiug-rOom. The gift Of the groom
consisted OF a magnificent necklace of
diamonds and other articles studded with
diamonds. pearls, rubies and %sapphires,
valued at $1,000. Mrs. AstOr's presents
were an marked 'With mammals love-"
They included six diamond stars, a pearl
and uOiut lace fan, two solid silver can
dlesticks. gOId-lined silver salt cellars
and gold teaspoons. Besides these there
was a wedding dOwry Of 100000. Mr..
AstOr's present was an income of $4,000
a year and a brown stone mansion on
Fifth avenue, which was furnished by the
grOOm's father at an expense of $4,000,
not including ornaments. MIR. Astor also
gave the bride a magnificent set OF
diamond jeWelry. There were costly
presents Of all kinds from at least 500
others. The bridal party left on their
wedding tour, from whence they will
return on Dec. 1 and begin housekeeping
in their new home. In honor OF the mar
age of her daughter, Mrs. AstOr gave a
dinner on Tuesday to the patients of
Bellevue Hospital. She has been Gus
toned to celebrate the marriage of her
daughters in this way, and on July 4 she
some lady Of her set usually provides
Oh a dinner.
VICTORIA S~CHELLING'S DEBUT
Victoria Seedlings debut in concert
asst night is a paramount topic to-day.
The debutante made her bow at Steinway
Hall. Autographs portraying her face.
and a much smaller one of her husband,
are seen in the shop windows and
at first attracted considerable atten-
ton. The lady is billed as Mrs.
Schelling Hulskamp nee MOrOsini, a title
which doubtless CRATES very harshly on
the ears of her irate father. Every effort
was made to make the opening night an
undisputed success A strong support
was selected, and invitations were sent to
all the leading operate artists Of the city.
Adelina Patti was present and many
ther shining lights Of the profession. A
arge number Of Well-knOWn society people