New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-05-01

Herman Adoph Schalk OF indianapolis al o'clock
las. evening at the home Of her parents. No Lie
Fif;h-ave. 1t one Of the most elaborate ana
beautiful OF the spring weddings. The flowers were
the most lavish and effective seen anywhere TINS
season. The immense hallway veritable gar
den of American Beauty roses. Three great arches
across the hall draped with red roses and
from each arch was suspended large bell com
posed of the roses Landerss orchestra which
played the wedding music occupied space at the
foot OF the grand staircase hid len behind screen,
nine feet long and seven feet high. made entirely
of smilax and American Beauty roses. Suspended
from the great dome in the roof by broad sash rib
bons and hanging directly over the heads OF the
musicians. was immense ball of the roses. The
balustrades Were fesooned with smilax intertwincd
with American Beauties. Only the members OF the
immediate families and few of the brides and
brdegroom's most intimate friends were Invited
10 witness the marriage ceremony. which was per
formed In the large front drawingroom on the left
of the main entrance. 10y the Rev. Anthony Lam
mel rector Of S. Josephs Roman Catholic Church.
in East Eighty-scventh-st. Promptly at = o'clock
Ianders's musicians began the "Lohengrln' wedding
march, and the bridal procession. which had formed
in one of the rooms on the second floor OF the house.
passed down the broad staircase 1t was led by the
ushers who were the brides brothers. George Rup-
pert and Frank Rupert; Henry Neidinger. Frank
A. Ehret. Walter q. Douglas, Anton c. Hnepfel
and George j. Gillg. Directly behind them came
the brides only attendant. her sister. Miss Amanda
T.. Rupert, who a pretty and effective gown
hite satin. covered with mOusselne lie sole. and
trimmed with valencienncs lace. She carried an inn
mense bouquet OF marguerites. Then came the
bride, leaning on the arm Of her father. She was
attred in rich gown Of white ivory satin. the
corsage made high and trimmed with Venetian point
lace The skirt and long train. too. were trimmed
with the same rich lace. caught up with natural
orange blossoms The veil of tulle was fastened
with "A diamond daisy. gift from the Bridegroom.
and a large star Of diamonds present from her
mother The bride carried bouquet Of white roses
and lilies of the valley. As she entered The draw
ing room the bridegroom met her and escorted her
to the spot between the two windows facing the
Fifth-ave side OF the house. where stood the OH
ciating CLERGYMAN. Colonel Jacob Rupert Jr..
attended Mr. Schalk as best man. The decorations
in this room simply gorgeous. ana the dispo-
sition OF thousands OF roses by Mr.. lianft. the
florist who had charge OF the flowers I'm the
house was In excellent taste. The drawing room
was In pure white. and the marriage ceremony
was performed under canopy made Of l,ccD bride
rose. and lilies Of the valley Hanging directly
over the heads Of the young couple was an immense
bell OF bride roses and on either eide 81 the cam
opy were groups " palms ana Towering plants.
The immense mirrors In the room, four IN mum
Der. were cur,ained with snllax inicrminglcd with
white orchids, bride and lilies OF the valley.
which fell In clusters 20 the moor The large chan
white roscs and asparagus leaves. while tho I'M
mcnsc fireplace was filled up with spring flowers.
including lllacs, azaleas ana hydrangcas. over the
doorway leading from the drawing room into IN"
library suspended the monogram Of the bird"
and bridegroom. made Of red and white roses.
Thousands Of pink roses used everywhere
in this room except in the fireplace. which WAS