New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-01-04
THE ANDERSON-BARRETT WEDDING.
A BRILLIANT CEREMONY AT THE CATHEDRAL
IN BosToN-NOTABLE GUESTS.


Boston Jan (SpeciaD 1.-THE marriage Of Miss
Gertrude Barrett daughter of the tragedan Lawrence
Barrett, TO Joseph Anderson brother of Miss Mary
Anderson and a member of her company was sol
emnized this forenoon In the Cathedral OF the Holy
Cross by Archbishop Williams. The affair had for
several weeks been eagerly anticipated In social
circles, especially by those honored with an invita-
ton and the curiosity and interest were so widespread
that long before the hour of the ceremony crowds OF
welldressed people thronged the street near the
Cathedral, satisfied If they could even catch glimpse
of the happy couple whom they saw In the early
morning as they attended mass and received the
communion at 30 Owing 10 the large size Of the
Cathedral nave and the desire to limit the number
of guests TO about 400, It found proper TO form
with tall trees and shrubs rail Of the main altar.
CORES pondng TO this the immense sanctuary was
filed with such of trees flowers and shrub
berry as IL probably never held before, the effect
being enhanced by the hues and graceful
groupings of orange trees in bloom, stately
palms, ferns, azaleas and chrysanthomums.
The arrival in advance of the bridal party on which
the greatest popular interest centred was that
Of Miss Mary Anderson, who accompanied by her
mother and her stepfather, Dr. Griffin. She was
dressed in beautiful gown of rich white satin, simply
made the front of which of SILK CREPE embroidered
with roses worked out in gold embroidery. large
Directolre hat, with heavy white plumes, was worn,
setting OIL her classic features to great advantage.
She looked beautiful than when on the stage
and was the exposure of all eyes as she passed down
tho aisle Just before the ceremony Mrs Lawrence Bar
rctt the BRIDES mother, an elegant costume of
dark sapphire blue Lyons velvet with fun court uaih
and high corsage.
The ushers were JohnrBurnett Archibald Tisdale,
Edwin Bartlett, Alponso DE Navarro Mr.. Richard
son, of New Orleans, and Charles Lengers
Among the guests were Baron and
Baroness Won Roeder and family. MI.
and Mrs. Grossman, Congressman and Mrs. Ed
ward Burnett Dr. Burnett, the Rev. Mr.. Burnett
Harry Burnett, General and Mrs. W. ". BlacAmar,
Mr. and Mrs Charles 2. Kidder, f. W. Brewer and
Charles Brewer of bingham; Mr.. and Mrs Jean Paul
selinger, the Rev. and Mrs e. A. Horton, Charles f.
Christie, William Winter of ew-York; MI. and MIS-.
John H. Holmes, Mrs. Montgomery Sears, Professor
uorsford, Mr. and Mrs. Harry NJ. Burnett Mr.. and
Mrs FaIrchild, Mrs ole Bull and A. L. Coolidge
The wedding party moved up the main aisle headed
by the bridesmaids each wearing gown OF White
tule and carrying bouquet of white roses and with
small wreaths OF forget-me-nots In the hair. Inc
maid OF honor Miss Edith Barrett wore gown Of
white crepe de chene, and carried bouquet OF
Catherine Mermet roses. The rest of the principals
in the scene, besides the two who were Immediately
concerned, were Lawrence Barrett and the best man
Antonio de Navarro Mr.. Barrett and others had
s9FSlng from S the N So@s he RSS sad
the maid of honor moved drecuy 70 me enaneol Ii
through which the contracting parties en'ere S
The groom appeared Seli-possesSed and the bride
white satin gown with long train, trimmed with costly
Valenciennes lace and garniue of lilies OF the valley
No Jewels or any ornaments other man me mowers
were worn. She carried large bouquet of Catherine
Mermet roses. -,
The music which especially arranged for the
occasion bv Frank J. DOnOhOe, the organlst OF the
Cathedral consisted of Overture to Occasional Orator0.
Handel Oferoire de Sante Cecile. BaliSo Pastorae,
Kulak First Organ sonata Mendelssohn improvisation
ON a theme OF Gounod, and grand chorus by Gull
mant. As the bridal party left the church the
Organist played improvised march
A reception followed ar the brides home on Beacon
fch heau decorated with
and ported plants The wedding breakfast was an
elaborate affair