New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-12-13

FATHER WILLIAM ROCKEFELLER At
rARRYTowN -oN-TFE -HUDsoN-MAG
N1FICENT FLORAL DECORATIONS.
brilliant wedding took place at noon yesterday
:, lockwood Hall. the beautiful country home OF
-, and Mrs. William Rockefeller, near the village
:. rsrrvtown -on-the- Hudson when their daughter
suss Emma Rockefeller, was married to DR.. D.
uunter McAlpn. jr.. son of David H. McAlpin OF
..,s CITY, The Rev. Thomas Armitage formerly
as,or emeritus OF the Fifth Avenue Baptist Church
assisted By the Rev. Dr. Harris, OF Yonkers. OFF,
GATED
TIE marriage ceremony, which was witnessed by
several hundred guests from this city. Boston, Bal
,,more, Philadelphia, Washington and nearby
,aces IN Westchester County was perforned in
me MUSHROOM a large and very beautiful room
o,ening into the great hallway OF the house
In point Of decoration and general detail 1t was
as grandest Of the three weddings celebrated in
.se Rockefeller family within a month
Two special trains OF Wagner drawng-room cars
rere used to carry the guests from this city and
neghborlng places 10 Tarrytown. The first train
with over 500 guests board, left the Grand Cen
trail Station at 1915 o'clock. and the second sec
ton with nearly 200 more guests. rolled out Of the
station about ten minutes later. Frank Johnson
the able OF his father had charge of the
,uss,s each OF whom was obliged to show his or
her invitation before passing through the door lead
ing into the station. Those persons who forgot to
fetch aong their invitations and were unknown TO
the watchful Johnson promptly directed TO
step aside.
TRAINS TO THE GROUNDS.
The special trains. instead of running up 10 the
regular Tarrytown station. stopped in front of Mr.
Rockefellers boathouse. which is several hundred
feet away from the depot. Several hundred car
riages were hand TO carry the guests up to
lockwood Hail. which is admirably located on
the hill. and commands extensive view up and
down the Hudson River. 1t was rather cold ride
for those who were unable TO get a closed carriage
but II the journey 10 the house in any way
uncomfortable all forgotten when the sufferer
entered the great hallway. There were great fires
burning in the freplaces and a most effective ar
rangement of flowers and growing plants. The
ceiling nearly covered with long and thick
ropes OF holly. which here and there was adorned
with clusters Of American Beauty roses. tied with
sashes Of wide scarlet ribbons Garlands of aspara-
gus vines were plenufully displayed and the three
large Gothic columns supporting the ceiling were
almost hidden under ropes of English holly on
which were huge clusters OF American Beauty
roses
1t after u o'clock before the last of the
guests who the special train from New
York arrived the house AS the guests were
assembling Nahan Franko's orchestra of forty
pieces which. with large organ, at which Rich
ard Henry Warren. the organst of ST. Barthoo-
news Church. this city. presided, and harp,
were stationed on the RlasS-lncloSeQ Neranda be-
hind forest of plants and flowers. performed the
following programme:
Overture. "Obsron ........ ............. Won Weber
a.. >,..,... Orchestra
violonceiio harp organ and orchestra '''''''
lnermezzo "Cavaleris Rustcana Mascagni
Orchestra
vooncei.o harp. organ ana string orchestra
Bridal procession. 'Lohengrn' Wagner
Pc song Die Meis,rTsinse1 Wagner
Niooncello and orchestra.
THE BRIDAL PROCESSION.
The bridal procession, which formed in the large
room the extreme northern end OF the main
hall. began to move toward the MUSHROOM shortly
after the MONDAY hour had sounded First came
the members Of ST. Bartholomew choir. waking
Two abreast, singing the professional hymn, THE
Voice that Breath'd Ger Eden" without accom-
paniment. and when they reached the temporary
altar they passed out onto the veranda. Then
followed the ushers-Dr. William Chittenden Lusk,
son Of DR.. William Lusk; Benjamin b. McAlpin,
son OF Adjutant-General f. A. McAlpin; Percy
Avery Rockefeller, brother OF the bride; John d.
Rockefeller jr cousin of the bride; William San
derson Brown O. G. Jennings, James G. Gardiner,
OF this city. and Alfred r. Dennis, Of Newark-all
dressed in black frock coats, gray trousers, white
pearl pins presents from the groom, with gray
suede gloves AS the ushers reached the entrance
70 the bridal room they separated and formed In
rows on either side of the ribbon guard. Behind
the ushers came two little fower-girs, Adelia and
pink with large Gainsborough hats and carrying
baskets of lilies OF the valley. Then followed the
maid Of honor. the brides sister. Miss Ethel
Rockefeller attire1 in pretty costume OF rose
pink silk and hat TO correspond She carried
bouquet CT lilies OF the valley. The bride came
next with her father Her gown was OF heavy
white ivory satin the front of the princess skirt
trimmed with a deep founce OF Venetian point lace
and draped with scarf OF the same exquisite lace
which latter was caught up at intervals with clus-
OF lilies OF the valley and orange blossoms.
except on the under side where ruffie of lace
and loops OF white satin ribbon We're arrahgeu.
enbeilisRed the front Of the corsage. which wa,
MAD high ae win 4er sINh handsome diamond orna
inents Including a tiara held the long veil Of
point lace in place.
A DIAMOND COLLARETTE.
she wore superb collarette Of diamonds. Her
bouquet was of white orchids and lilies OF the
valley.
A. the procession approached the MUSHROOM
the choristers sang the nuptal chorus from
''Lohengrin accompanied by the orchestra Dr.
AlcAlpin with his best man. his brother, Charles
u McAipin stood al the left OF the clergymen. both
dressed in black frock coats, gray trousers and
S,eSe gloves As the bride approached DR.. Nc
AlDin stepped forward and taking her by the hand,
cnpHucted her TO the altar. After the betrothal
service was read the choir sang with the organ.
fter he marriage ceremony the choir and orchestra
rendered the Wedding March from NJ! o
sang the bride and bridegroom remained to receive
the congratulations -, III, .
Before retiring 10 the dining room the choir sang
assisted bv the orchestra, the march from lain-
hauser. - s~...,e, ,,.,,o .h.
The marriage ceremony was performed "hile the
bridal couple stood beneath Moral gothlc canopy
OF bridesmaids roses, lilies or the Naley
q nd asDaragus vines. 1t was twelve ieet IL nelsht
covered a space eight feet square ana rested OF
dais over which was spread rich Ierslah rug. ne
back OF the canopy was filed IN with ferns ~ tle
top Of the canopy. from WnlIh lo"eu d sash '''''
was an immense Louis XIV DOW ,.s H..
The entrance 70 the music-room was GuarueIu ny %!
two gothic gates made OF brldesmaius roses' H'ieS
NJ The valley and delicate asparagus vine. 49,,
All ove- the room were huge banks Oh DlIues
maids roses lilies Of the valley ana tail 5 sweePrt te
naI,ns while the broad passageway Leading INTO
he niusic-roorr was decorated with three afcm-
ways one at either end OF the apartment anu o
IN the centre.
IN THE DINING-ROoM-
u..s aIso nrofuseIy decorated.