Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-11-13
MRS. PAGET, NEE WHITNEY.

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ing of society notables, ana 'he S''''
display OF gorgeous costumes. ,.os .
,rha interior of the church presented
,nagnincent pictlire The floral decoia-
,iors were superb. Indeed. the church .
int.rior had been transformed lnto Il
fairyland. charming and enchah,lhS ~
behcld From the great dome 10 int IT,
rrotest corner. flowers were everywhere
an tastefully arranged. There were mas mas
siye garlands Of foliage ana iioweTS' hlieS
of the valley, orchids of every nue.. I'M
mense green palms. ana roses anu 'hi
anthemums by the hundred. all grace
fully festOoned.
SPLENDID MUSIC.
The music was under the direction
Of Nathan Franko, and he had on hand
Franko's Orchestra and the Franko-Hes-
ner Ouartette Of st;fnged Instruments.
The auartette first rendered a selection.
Then Edouard de ReszlSe. the great basso
of the Italian Opera Company sang an
aria from Mendelssohns ELLA" TO or
gan Accompaniment. Frans Ondricek. the
yiolinist, just arrived from Europe 10 play
his first American engagement followed
with "The Esgie." by Laub, to organ
accompaniment. Then came the great
treat OF the musical programme wheh
Mime. Nordica and De Reszke sang
duet. "The Crucihx," by F'aure. also
to organ accompaniment Nine. Nordica
later earned much admiration by her SUI
perb rendition OF AVA Maria" after
Gounod, which was made even more
effective by violin obllgato by Mr.
Franko and an accompaniment by organ
and a full string orchestra, with harp
Hangers Largo" was played by Mr..
Franko. with all strings. harp and or
gan. and the choir sang. to organ ac-
I..tl l.I
ber's "Die Freischutz. There were also
organ selections by Mr. Warren.
Promptly at noon Mr.. A!meric Paget,
the groom. accompanied by Gerald Paget.
his best man. came from the vestryroom
TO the foot OF the chancel steps. where
they awaited the arrival OF the bride.
Almost Immediately afterwards Bishop
Potter. the officiating clergyman. attend
cd by his assistant. DIR. John Wesley
Brown, appeared in the chancel. and
made ready for the ceremony. Few
minutes of impressive silence,
thousand or more anxious glances to-
wards the church entrance. and then
pealed forth the strains Of the priests
March" from Meyerbeer's Prophet"
BRIDAL PROCESSION.
The bridal procession had begun. In
the lead were the usners. Next came
four girls. and then followed SIX brides
maids, Last came the bride. She was
walking with her father, leaning slightly
upon his arm. She presented charm
ing picture.
The bride and her father approached
the chancel rail. and the groom stepped
forward to receive his bride. The two
then passed through double line formed
bv the attending party, and took up
their positions ready for the ceremony.
Mr. whitney stood at the side of the
best man. Bishop Potter Immediately
began the marriage ceremony.
Al its conclusion the bride and groom.
Mir Whitney. and the best man went
into the vestry-room. where the mar
riage registry was signed.
While this was going on musical selec-
tjons were rendered on the organ and
by the orchestra and soloists.
After the usual formalities had been
attended to the party returned TO the
chancel. The organist then played Men
de;sshon's wedding march and TO it's
enchanting strains the bridal procession
filed out Of the edince.
THE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY.
President Cleveland. Secretary Herbert.
aud Secretary Lamont. and Mrs. Lamont
reached the church from the Netherlands
Uotal al II 10 o clock and were escorted
to a front seat by the ushers.
After the ceremony Was concluded and
the wedding march begun, Mr.. Cleve-
land escorting Mrs. Lamont Joined in
the procession. taking n position imme-
d,atelv behind the ushers. After leaving
,he church the President and the two
canine, officers and Mrs. Lamont were
driven TO the Whitney mansion, where
,bey attended the reception and wedding
breakfast.
The reception at the Whitney mansion
uas a magnificent function. and was at
tended by over co. people.
,.so =. NJ. the weddinx-breakfast was
ssrves. covers being laid for 5oo. The
h.,,.room was used for the main dining
uan,, The bridal table was horseshoe
-, shane. and the guests table was oval
In form. At the latter table sat Presi-
Ant a. Cleyeland, with W. G. Whitney.
on his len, and Mrs. Bishop Potter, on
III ,',s light About seventy people were
,hered about the table. and included
80 most prominent OF the guests. Scat
,ared about the various rooms on the
s,s, eoor were small. round tables. which
~ nsre used by the other guests.
THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS.
Az the conclusion Of the beautiful
,anauet. President Cleveland. In neat