The sun., 1891-04-16
RYDGENAX-MUNROE
A Dralusat Marriage n che Assssesa Gel.
Ony at Farla.

a Dr1lyaat Marriage N che AasraesA Cel-
ony at Paris.
PANS. April 15.-The marriass OF Henry
Ridsswsy Of PhIladelphia to Mise Ellen Mun-
roe. daughter Of the Paris banker. which took
place to-day at Trinity. known 40 the Ameri.
can Church. in the Avenue dc rAlmA WAS the
social event Of tho season In the fashionable
American colony OF Paris. Tho ceremony was
performed by the Rev. John MORGAN. assisted
by Bishop Doans. full choral service was
rendered. undsr the direction Of Lawrence
Locker. The altar and chancsi were magnin.
Gently decorated In white. with lllacs. daisies.
roses. and aEalsas. The bridal procession
entered the church at lax O'Clock.
the bride elect walking FIRST with
her brother. John Munroe. followed BY Mr..
Rideeway and Mrs. Munroe. Miss Marion
Munroe. Mr.. Whitelaw Reid. Count and Coun-
tess do Ganay. sister and brother.in-law OF the
groom: MIRA O'Connsr. Mr.. Arthur O'Conner.
MRS. John Munroe. MI. and Mrs. George Mum
roe. tho two young Countsssss do Ganay. and
the Countess d'Alsace. the Count de Ganay.
and Mr.. Arthur O'Connsr were witnesses for
Mr.. Ridesway. The witnesses for the bride
were Mr.. John Munros and Nj. Whitelaw Reid
The brides dress OF rich ivory satin Was ex.
cssdingly becoming to Miss Munroe's fine type
OF bsadty. being Rouff creation. with plain
skirt and very long train. The bodice was
trimmed with chiffon OF old lace with An edge
OF orange blossoms. Miss Marion Munroe was
dressed in . pompadour costume Of white
satin. hrooaded with tiny roses. Ths'basuue
was trimmed with old guipure. the front Of the
skirt being draped with pale green ribbons.
Mrs. Munroe was attired handsomely in old
blue brocsded silk. with beaded front OF the
same color. Mrs.. John Monros's costume was
dazzllng being Of pale green satin. trimmed In
heavy crystal OF the byzantine style The
toilets OF the other members Of the family were
EQUALLY rich and handsome.
After the ceremony breakfast was served
to the members Of both families ct Mrs. Mum
rosSs house In Avenue Champs nysees. The
bride and eroom left this afternoon to pass
their HONEYMOON at the chateau OF Mr.. Ridge
ways mother at Ressonssurmstz Tho we'd
ding reception. according to the French FASH
ion. was given the day previous to the religious
ceremony at Mrs. Munroe's.
Mrs. Munroe was assisted In receiving By
Mrs. Ridgewsy. formerly Miss Willing Of Phila-
delphia. the mother Of the groom. and Mr..
Ridgeway.
Among the many costly bridal gifts were
from the groom . corbsills consisting Of .
beautiful string Of large pearls. handsome
sablss and laoss. and two velvet costumes. one
ruby and the other sapphire-colored velvet
MrA Munroe's present was diamond neck
lace. and Mrs. RidReway presented o msgnid-
cent collar Of diamonds and emeralds. with
brooch and pendants of tho same Jewels. Mr..
and Mrs. John Munros's Gift were links OF
diamonds and pearls. suitable ornaments for
the neck or hair. The Countess do Ganay. sis
ter Of the groom. presented abow-knot brooch
Of diamonds and largo sapphires.
Among the Americans present were Mrs.
George Peabody Wetmors. Miss wetmore. Mrs.
Post Miss Lena Post, Miss Fay Forbes Mr..