New-York tribune., 1890-06-18
TON ZEDVITZ-CALDWELL.
MISS MARY BRECKENRIDGE CALDWELL MAR
RIED TO THE GERMAN MINISTER
TO MEXICO.

washincon June II specialization Moritz ven
zedwitz, the German Minister 10 Mexico. and Miss
Mary Breckenridge Caldwell married to-day at
IL O'Clock in the chapel Of the Catholic University.
]. the first marriage ceremony In the chapel ana
for mora reasons than one ii was most appropriate
that the first bride should be the bride Who stood be
fore the altar to-day. II the brides sister. Miss
Gwendoln Caldwell who founded the university by her
gift Of $500. 900, and il the bride herself who
gave $4,000 TO build the chapel. The chapel, though
not large, is beautiful, and was prettily decorated
The day was fine, and the sunlight through the
stained glass windows beautiful tnts. Bishop
spsuldnc, Of Peoria H., performed the ceremony.
Within the chancel were Bishop Kane, the head Of
the university; Father Mckinley and Father CARR
gan, with several attendants. The bridegroom and
best man, Baron SpeCk Won steinberc Of the German
legation entered the church from the vestry. Baron
Won 2edwitz wore the gray. blue and silver uniform OF
the GaTfe Reers Of SaXoDv. Baron Won Steinberg
the blue and scarlet uniform of Saxon HuSsars.
The ushers Baron Won Eckartstcin, Of the German
Legation. Remsen Whitchouse Of the United States
Legation in Mexico; Cecil spring Rice, Of the British
Legation, and Charles Carter, of Washington were in
morning dress. with the exception Of Mr.. Rice, who
wore diplomatic uniform They preceded the bride who
was on the Of her guardian, John Frye, Of New
York The brides relatives had taken seats just ont
Of the chance Her sister, escorted by Mr. De Struve
the Russian Minister her aunt and cousin, Mrs. and
Mss Donnelly. with Eugene Kelly Of New York,
who is one Of the trustees Of the Caldwell estate
cupied seats together. Miss Gwendolin Caldwell wore
gown Of white and pale yellow striped satin trimmed
with gold lace. Her white lace bonnet was covered
with violets and pale yellow roses. Naturally, all
eyes we're on the bride and bridegroom, the latter
striking figure in his handsome uniform and the bride
scarcely less in her superb wedding toilet. The
BRIDE is tall. slender fair brunette, with dark hair.
She has blue eyes, fair complexion and delicate color
In har ahafEs She ~ fr
thirty nine years of age. The wedding gown Of ivory
white sa,in had a long full train that fell from the
waist in shining folds The front Of the skirt was COW
cred with rare old point d'Alencon. The high waist
and sleeves were trimmed with lace and orange bios
SONS. II was wedding gown simply fashioned but
unusually rich in texture she carried white bound
p'ayerbook, but no flowers and wore jewels.
The marriage ceremony with low mass. and
slightly modified as the bridegroom is Protestant. 1t
/ seldom that the Catholic Church permits the mar
rage OF Catholic and Protestant before the altar. but
y y Is understood that the Bishop made exception in
thulch owes 50 much. The Pope cabled his blessing
on tle marriage and it was embodied i'll bishop
WIN which the ceremony concluded. After the cerc-
Iohy There was reception and wedding breakfast at
.ts .S .MIhgton, and family dinner this evening.
nterwau Baron and Baroness Zcdwitz left the
y si,y on their wedding journey. which Will take them
oITect 10 mexico. Baron Won Zedwz formerly
secretary Of the German Legation at Washington.
LES tlan a ear ago he went abroad on leave Of
absence. "hlle on leave he appointed Minister
70 Mexico IL is said that his suit for the hand Of
Mlss caldwell began in Washington during her resi-
yea mere tnree years ago, and was renewed last
,,ti the small wedding company included the Dplo-
mauc corps and other personal friends of the bride
and Madame Romero. the British Minister and Lady
Nisuncefote and their four daughters the Hawaiian
Italian Ministers, senator Mi,chelPs two daughters,
Mrs Handy and Miss stout secretary Of state Blaine,
senator and Mrs. Vance, Representative and Mrs.
Hlll, Judge ana Mrs. Bancroft Davis,