The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-11-06

blue with the deep shade, and the white
frocks trimmed with the pale blue. is
most French. Only by great cleverness
OF handling on the part OF the designer
could so great a success as these I'M
deniably are, ever be achieved.
It Is said the bridesmaids have con-
ceived the pretty idea OF giving 10 the
bride a collection of opals. Each one
OF the young women Will have fashioned
an article Of jeweiry of her own sclec-
ton: and when the pieces are finished
they will be enclosed I'm a handsome cas-
ket. upon the cover of which the bride
elects monogram will be wrought in
opals. Platinum will be used instead OF
gold. as the metal basis from which all
this magnifcence will be moulded.
MES. yASDEBBrLI's HAT.
The hat to be worn by Mrs. Vanderbilt
at the wedding is made of the same
piece of velvet as that of her daughters
violet-blue The color blends beautifully
with the tint OF the field violets that
almost cover the crush crown. Two tail
aigrettes OF pure white give a distinct
ness TO the whole design, particularly
noticeable and pleasing.
THE JEWELS.
The future mistress of the Marlborough
nous Blenhem casket OF jewels until
she assumes her position in England as
the Duchess of Marlborough. The Duke,
however has not been lax in the matter
Of gifts. He has already presented to
her jewels valued al $1,000; and the
breach. fashioned especially for a bridal
gift. in price exceeds $1,000. Another
gift is bracelet. OF curious design.
wrought I'm Etruscan gold: diamonds,
L. IL al oil nal
vie with each other in enhancing the
brilliant effect.
Lady Lily Beresford, who will have
the distinguished honor Of being sponsor
for the betrothal. will present most
magnificent bridal offerings reproduc-
ton of her famous ruby set, which IS
tha admiration of the court circle IN
England. This she wears at the
Queens drawing-rooms aud upon other
state occasions. This group Of orna-
ments consists Of eight pieces.
RECOGNIZING AMERICAN SKILL.
,rhe recognition OF the American skill
by Miss Vanderbilt, in ordering her en-
lire bridal outfit from New York firms,
is most gratifying TO her home admirers,
and that she has no preference for for
eign-bought garments has been plainly
evidenced.
HER DOT.
Many conflicting statements have been
made about the amount Of money which
will be carried away by Miss Wander
but The best authorized statement Is
that she will receive 100000 02DD,-
900 sterling as her dot. that amount
tn be strictly settled on her children, II
any. or otherwise TO revert, In large
portion TO the Vanderbilt family. the
new Duchess will also receive from her
family 5000 $4,000 for pin money.
This sum will be her own absolute prop
ertv. and can be left in her VIII as she
cbooses. 4 sum OF 100000 will also
be- presented to the Duke of Marlborough,
I'm order that he may clear his estates OF
membranes.
THE HONEYMOON.
As soon as Consuelo Vanderbilt shall
become the Duchess of Marlborough, she
and her young hust and will start Tor
her fathers splendid estate. Idle Hour"
AT Oal<dale. L. l., there to spend their
honeymoon. William X. Vanderbilt VIII
he there. and this fact will cause society
TO speculate more than ever concerning
Mr.. Nanderbilts feelings toward ms
former wife-COnsuelO's lovely mother
THE powRY FIVE MILLION DOLLARS.
NEW YORK. Nov. William *. Van
derbilt. his daughter, Miss Consuelo VAN
derbilt. and the Duke Of MarlDoroush,
met at the home OF Mrs. NanderDill, at
81 e.st eeventy-second street, this morn
ing and signed the papers affecting the
marriage settlements.
Mrs. Vanderbilt was not present. Mt
Vanderbilt drove to the house with MS
lavyvcr. j. Henry Anderson. \ few min
utes later the Duke arrived with his
solicitor Milward Harding An hour
was spent Ia going over the terms, ana
finally the papers were signed oy Miss
Vanderbilt her father. and her prospec-
rive husband. 1t was subsequently learn
ed on good authority that by the terms
Of the sediment Miss Vanderbilt gets
dowry of S5OOO,OJ0.
1871 fBED JIO HfRS