The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1893-09-24
At A TURKISH WEDDING.
Three American Girl. hidden rs Guests in
tonStnntlnople.

Three American Girl. Bidden rs Guests In
Con~tnntlnopIe.
IRON n, Erering roe.
For fully two hours we sat crosslcgged on
the couch before word came that the bride
was approaching. Then we all crowded out
into the hall and up on fight o! stairs to tho
room especially prepared for tho reception Of
the bride. This room was gorGeousy fur
nished in European style. with a bright red
carpet. chairs upholstered in scarlet and gold
satin. and with window hangings OF the same
material. Between the two windows opposite
the door large armchair stood beneath a
bower OF artificial r9so bushes profusely bios
soming with red and yellow tissue paper roses
on three sides OF the room.
nounced the arrival OF tho bride. AS the party
was heard ascending the stairs all the women.
the house. hastily threw them over their heads
again. First came the sister Of the groom Ltho
real hostesss then the hrlde,s relatives tonly
looking young man in dark blue military uni
form. holding. the bride Ivy tho elbow. At
nations OF pious admiration. And certainly
her costume vas gorgeous enough to excite
trained gown Of pink satin. embroidered with
silver T?sss si Her tshyh GHrSd har was
and tinsel fell to the end Of her train. From
her headdress, on either side Of her face. dan
tention from the face of the bride, which was
with big clusters Of hrilliants stuck with gum
arabic on the forehead. either cheek. and chin.
The groom escorted her into the room OF
state. and the guests were pressing in after
them when ,b doa reS Ss Of the n, er . aGefy
until 1t was opened by the young man. The
moment he reappcared the women threw their
pushed him down stairs with all speed. eS-
claiming Hurry hurry" 1t was an undig
allow the ie brdeGroom even this much particio
patton in the ceremony. ,propriety made it nee
had seated the brs FREY es s
would 90 to his part of the house to make
merry with his masculine friends; ;,
focked in to look at the bride. She was care
fully arranged in the chair under the tissue;
upon her folded. white gioved hands where
rings sparkled on every finger. and as we sat
sGlemnly about the room in add%ring
mate looking figure. l felt as IL we were assist
ing at the worship of some heather idol An
had elapsed the bride proved herself human
great tnmult ana eoniusion. The women ' ali
talked at once. and rushed wildly about like
s er to or be sses
1t was not long before she was back In the
chair Of state. as rigid as ever.
m cal that had been prepared for US. we went
back to drink last cup Of coffee IN the pros
hostess before taking leave. Several Of the
brides relatives were Just going. and each Of
them kissed her on either cheek carefully. SO
pered something in her ear. to which she re-
piled with eyes still downcast. Poor thing:
they told us she would have to sit in state for
three successive days before the wedding
could be considered at an end.
At last with many salaams and exchanges
OF compliments. we took leave OF all the as
sembly. Our hostess shook hands with US
out OF respect to our custom-and thanked us
ella borately for the honor We had conferred
upon them by our presence at the ceremony.
And the smiling thronG Of slaves followed us
to the street door, reiterating. "Good-byl como
again!" until our carriage ratified away over
the cobblestones OF STEAMBOAT