New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-02-10
AN AUSTRIAN WEDDING
SOCIAL TOPICS IN VIENNA.

takes place next week, ana some anxiety is iclt
lest the brdegroom-elect, Duke Albert of Wurtem-
berg, should he delayed on his journey from Stutt-
CART by the heavy snow-driits which are inter-
rupting railway traffic everywhere. During the
last few days people have been admitted TO view
the Archduchesss trousscau and presents in ac-
cordance with time-honored custom, and four of
the largest salons in the palace OF her father,
Archduke Charles Louis, have been devoted
the exhibition. Experience in former cases hav
ing shown that many of the dainty things are in
iured by the dust caused by the crowd, new
plan was contrived, the huge glass cases from the
recent international musical and dramatic eNhi-
bition being brought from the Prater, and the
dresses, linen and presents displayed IN them TO
great advantage. The brides stepmother ar
ranged the presents with her own hands. knowing
exactly how TO respect the feelings Of the givers
The day before yesterday the imperial family came
TO view this exhibition. Yesterday the principal
members OF the aristocracy and OF the corps
diplomatque, including Mrs. Fred Grant and her
pretty daughter, were admitted TO the salons,
while to-day and tomorrow the general public at
least such of them as have taken the precaution
Of procuring cards of admission, are being permit
ted to view the display.
Among the presents which excited the greatest
admiration are the superb ruby and diamond
diadem presented by the Emperor and Empress,
also necklace consisting of five rows Of large
pearls, the gift of the brides parents. Besides
these there are at least ten diamond diadems,
some of them icwellcd with sapphres, others
with turquoiscs and others with rubics The
present of the city of Vienna to the
bride is cenrepccc and two candelabra
for the table in solid silver, a copy Of the beautl-
full fountain on the New Market, the work of the
famous Donner who was court sculptor to the
Empress Marie Thercsc. The basin is intended to
he filed with flowers and on tho edge recllne the
graceful figures of beautiful women, while a fish
crman is represented spearing a large fish at the
bottom Of the basin. The centrepecc can also
be filled with water containing goldlishes.
Besides this there are two entire toilet services,
including bathtub, ever, basin, etc, Of solid
silver. presented by the brides parents, and a
silver breakfast service, the gift Of Archduchess
Isabella, who has just disappointed her husband
by giving birth to another girl the seventh. in
stead of the long Xpectcd son and heir. The en-
King of Naples the ex-Grandduke Of Tuscany,
the ex-Duke Of Parma, the eX-tfueen Of Hanover,
and. In fact, all the other royalties who have
either lost or who are claiming thrones, are
represented by superb presents one of the most
remarkable of which is a superb bracelet given
by the Duke OF Braganza, uncle OF the BRIDE ana
Pretendcr 10 the throne of Portugal The bride 5
veil was made in Bohemia By poor family OF
laccmalSers at the express wish of the young
Alchduchcss, and IL is a wonderful piece OF
delicate work. and greatly admired. There is an
immense quantity Of lace both black and white
and all the linen, OF which there is a great
abundance. is trimmed in Brussels, valencenncs
and Bohemian lace
Notwithstanding all the trouble and worry in
volyed by the preparations for her stcpdaushtcr's
marriage the ArchducheSi Maria Theresa has
found time TO assist Mrs. Fred Grant, the wife
Of our Minister, 10 form n committee OF ladies
with "a view to the representation OF Austrian
wo,ncn's worl, in the Woman's Department Of the
Chicago Exhibition. The ArchduchcSs has ac-
ccpted the presidency OF the committee. and has
invited several wcll-known leaders of society
here 10 Join il ard 10 assist her in the matter
They are Countess Anna Thun and llohcnsteln,
nee Princess Schwar,zcnberg. Countess Marie
Svlva-Taronca. Countess Elizabeth Potocka nee
Princess Radziwll. Princess Henry Lichtcnstcn
Countess Henrietta Larisch. Countess llarrach.
nee Princess Thurn-and-TaNis; besides about half
a dozen untitled ladies, wives OF the lcadlng
citizens OF Vienna, who have rendered themselves
conspicuous by the active part which they nave
taken not only in charitable undertakings, but also
in cntcrpri-cs connected with the Improvement OF
the condition of women. The committee has al
ready received assurances which enaDic theNi W
nromisc that very Handsome and inll repre-,
scntation of the work OF Austrian women VIII
l.. shipped from here to Chicago toward 'hc
end of the month of March.
Ono Of the principal events Of the last week
has been the annual municipal ball given III tnc
superb Gothic hotel de- Vile. or lily man, pl
Tho R,lroomastcr and Aldermen of vienna. Se'-
.b.rs nf Inc
Ministers and OF the Diplomatic Corps were
present. Much comment was ctusru ~ VI, ,ho hali
Of tho Emperor who instead OF entering the paii
rnom with the Mayorcss on his arm. as usuai
when present at NUMERICAL ballS. cohuucru ~" III
Decrais the wife Of the French Ambassador. in''
object Of this compliment toward the ii''ci "a" a..
donbtlcss with the view of putting an emu "
the reports which have been current III NV H.
trian and foreign press 10 the enerS '''do Wv, ~
Emperor mad slieht" the trencn n an f"Ien Of
an entertainment fortnight ago al 'on' hc IN
his annoyance mt the attacks when nave pe.n
made upon the Diplomatic Corps IN IarS T., uu.
noction with the Panama scandal. IN" fiayo'
hall is one which brings together hcinoers VI
the highest ari,tocracy. who attend 70 pcdS' ,ne
Emperrr and wcll-to-do citizens ana m''rcnah an
H. il almost the only opportunity WHICH ,i's
enjoy in the year Of meeting one ano."rr ~
social way as the line OF demonstration pi ii
the various classes here Is eAcccdihslN s's'p,S
defined Edward Strauss was NJ one c'iu u; , .m,
rrnot hall with his orchestra, while military
band was at the other. the two aiterha.inG III
the execution Of Il delightful programme oi 'p"-
The amusement in vogue during the present
winter is the so-callcl "skiging or runn'ng III,
Norwegian snow-shocs. The heavy snow wh h
has covered the ground for some time past mas
afforded unusual opportunities for the use OF
skis" The sport may he sail 10 nave c or,g
mated here n few weeks ago with Young COUNT
WcidlI of the Swedish legation who suggested
to the War Minister one evening az nl,,ner "a.
which he had met him that he should sllow o,'
The War Minister was much struck by the idea;
and derutcd several officers TO avail themselves Dl
Tie Counts offer. Thanks 10 the tuition OIL une
Cnunt thc officers in question soon learned 10 u~,
,bc axis. and it is now proposed to teach not
only " the soldiers. but also the custom ho ont
guards the imperial forcstcrs and the rural post
hayc alrnady been formed, skis are to BE- seen
in almost every shop window aud ';r'ybody wy wy
car afford SEEMS to have E,S,r IN phlr' o a,
dents are both numerous and amusing Although