The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1894-03-29
A NOTABLE WEDDING.
Mas Elverson, of Philadelphia, United In
Marriage to the French Minister.


Under the bower Of roses and in the
presence of distinguished representatives
of Europe's most powerful nations, says
the Philadelphia Record. the marriage
ceremony uniting NJ. Jules Patenotre'
French Ambassador to the United states
and Miss Eleanor Louise Elverson,
daughter of James Elverson, the we'll
known publisher of this city, was per-
formed yesterday al the residence OF
the brides father No. 2O2i Walnut street.
The religious ceremony, which took place
at clock, was somewhat abridged De
cause of the difference in religious afiilia-
lions of the bride and groom, yet 1t was
none the less impressive and beautiful.
Shortly before the hour OF 2 arrived
the immediate family of the bride as
sembled In the spacious parlor whlch
was profusely decorated with flowers.
AT one end was a bower Of roses, COM
pletey filling the bay window In 'front.'
of which was a miniature altar and foot
stool composed Of bride rose buds
Promptly at o'clock Organist Michael
Cross sounded the first strains OF Gou-
mods wedding march, and Immediately
after Cardinal Gibbons and Archbishop
Ryan. clad in the full vestments OF their
holy Offices. took their places behind the
floral altar Following came the groom
in regulation morning wedding costume
black frock coat and light trousers
He was accompanied by Sir Julian
Paunceforte, the British Ambassador,
and Prince Cantacuzene. the Russian
Ambassador. who acted as his witnesses
and the members OF the French Legation
and Consul Vossion, all in citizens dress.
Mayor Stuart and James Elyerson, Jr.'
brother Of the bride. who oflciated as
her witnesses. followed.
Last of all came the bride, leaning on
her fathers arm. She wore a gown or
white satin with high neck and large
pulled sleeves. Her veil OF tulle reached
10 the end of her train and was tas-
tened 10 her hair by diamond TIARA.
Her throat was encircled by a superb
necklace OF pearls, with diamond clasp
the gift of the groom. She carried
white prayer book in lieu Of flowers, and
was met by the groom In front OF the
floral altar.
Cardinal Gibbons, after short In
struction. proceeded with the usual ser
vice. the groom. placing a plain gold
ring on the brides finger The couple
then knelt on the footstOO and received
the apostolic blessing. After an elaborate
wedding breakfast the newly-wedded pair
left for a tour Of two weeks, after which
they will return to Washington and oc-
cupy apartments in the new French Lega-
ton building.
The happy wedding Of yesterday was
the result Of a pure love match. NJ.
Patenotre first meeting Miss Elverson
at reception, where he was charmed
with her musical and conversational
powers. The bride is but twenty-three
years old. while the groom is double
her age, and has seen long and active
service in the interest OF his Govern
rnent He entered the diplomatic service
as Secretary Of Legation AZ Athens.
Greece, under the late President, Jules
Ferry. He was afterwards sent 10 Persia.
and then 10 Buenos Ayres.
Later he was stationed al Pekn, and
after being relieved was sent to nego-
tiate with Ly Hon Tchang. finally COM
pleting the treaty Of Tien-Tsin. which
terminated the Tonquin war His last
post before coming to the United States
was at Morocco. He came here in De-
cember. 1891. as Minister. and was soon
afterward raised TO the rank Of Ambassa-
dor.
The Ledger. In its account or the we'd
ding. gives this report OF Cardinal Glib
bOns' ante nuptial address
This" said his Eminence. impressive
". lis the most important step In your
lives. The contract Of marriage IS the
most sacred and most inviOlable OF con-
tracts IL is the most sacred. for God
himself. through Jesus Christ. our Re
deemer. was pleased to raise the contract
of marriage 10 the dignity OF a Sacra-
ment Jesus Christ came upon earth
10 elevate society. and he sacrificed the
human race at its very source the mar
riage bond This, as | said. is, OF al
contracts. the most inylolable. otner
contracts may be dissolved legitlmateiy,
but What God hath joined together
let no man put asunder
II am sure continued the cardinal,
looking at the groom. that you are fully
aware of the sanctty OF the step when
YOU are about 10 take. This young lady
is about to confide In you her future
life and happiness in this world, ana
hope not In vain. Her honorable parents
are about to place In your hands a )e~ei
OF great price. May II never become
furnished. but, under the sunshine OF
your tender care. become brighter and
brighter God has blessed you with
beautiful mother-a woman OF refinement
and piety. and the flial duty which you
have always shown toward her war
ma In Ia hopa hat Won will