New-York tribune., 1896-10-21
MISS SHEPARD MARRIED.
SHE BECOMES THE WIFE OF ERNESTO
c. FABBRI-THE CEREMONY AT SCAR
BOROUGH FOLLOWED BY RE-
CEPTION AND BREAKFAST.

BOROUGH FOLLOWED BY RE-
CEPTION AND BREAKFAST.
The marriage of Miss Edith Shepard, the second
daughter OF the late Elliott F. Shepard and grand
daughter OF the late William H. Vanderbilt. 10
rrnesto G.. FabbrI son OF the late Ernesto q. FaD-
bri. took place at yesterday in the Shepard
Memorial Chapel, Scarborough on the Hudson Inc
beautiful little chapel erected by Mrs. Shepard In
memory OF her husband was most effectively deco
rated with autumn foliage. yellow and white chrys-
an;hemums. The church is. in Its interior, IA true
representation Of the American Interpretation OF
the Renaissance idea The ceiling H. paneiled In
redwood. and directly in the centre If large cross
the surrounding panels being of rosettes or red
wood The walls which tinted TO harmoniZe.
were yesterday hidden by masses OF autumn foliags.
cieretls vines, branches of maple. mixed with
thousands Of yellow and white chrysanthemums
Along the richly carved pews were standarus from
which hung loose festoons Of chrysanthemums. In
the small chancel a thick decoration Of palms be-
ginning at the outer ends Of the chancel narrowed
down near the centre TO space where stood
large mound or shaft OF pale mauvc orchids Gar
lands OF white and yellow chrysanthemums adorned
the front OF tn. organ gallery. The granite steps
Leading from the broad roadway 10 the door OF the
chapel were covered with q crimson carpet ana An
awning whose sides were partly trellised with
green vines
All possible devices for the comfort OF the guests.
from the time OF their departure on the special
train OF Wagner parlor cars from the Granh Gen.
traI Station II o'clock In the morning until their
return yesterday afternoon. had been made by Mrs
Shepard. The guests were conveyed from the sta-
ton at carborough the church In carriages anu
stages which. after the ceremony at the chureh.
were used carry them of along the SOUND country
road to Woodlea. the handsome country nome or
Mrs Shepard standing high OH the hill and com
mandng an uninterrupted view OF the surrounding
country there to enjoy the hospitality or HE
undesirable persons from the estate Charles Hell
delberg. who has been on watch at the house Tor
the last two weeks with a score OF his men posted
all the place. kept supposed criminal from
| even getting "A glance OF Wooded
ARRIVAL OF THE TRAIN.
The train from New York arrived Al Scarborough
little before II 80 and the marriage ceremony WAS
! performed soon after ;he noon hour. Before the
arrival OF the bridal party w Ernes, Stephens.
| the regular organst or the church. had played on
the organ selections from "Dnorah" and "lohen-
grin" Gounod'a Ave Maria. "Cujus Amman.
| from Rosslnrs "Stabat Mater" and Gounods
| "Crade Song" II was just II O'Clock when the
| bridal party arrived. The ushers. who had been
attending TO their duties assembled in the little
| corridor They wore light gray striped trousers
frock coats ornamentcd with boutonnieres OF gar
denas Their white silk scarfs were fastened with
| diamond and emerald scariplns. the GIT oi The
Bridegroom The ushers George w. Wander
william Sloane. cousins % the bride ana william
| Bradhurst Osg pod Field.
To the strains OF the wedding march from is"nen-
grin the party moved down the aisle ana AZ 'he
chprcel were me, by the bridegroom and hs best
| man Alexander Fabbri. his brother. Then hush
ca me as the Rev Dr. John Hail. pastor OF the ffth
Avenue PRESBYTERIAN Church. 81, pped forward and
| began TO read the marriage service. lie WAS as
| sisted by the Rev. Frank Fenton blessing lhe
| pastor OF the Memorial Chapel Both bride ana
bridegroom made the respor ses In clear ana dStlhct
voices Al th. end OF the ceremony and after the
, b.nedicticn the newly married couple marched
down the aisle 10 the M"ndelssohn march followed
| a., IN. ush.rs and bridesmaids paired or. The
| brides gown Wa beautiful one OF white satin
| the bottom OF the skirt nOunced with point Lace
| which WAS s,Siooncd with sprays ~ orange bio~-
| .or- Tn. high bodice was covered with bertha
| OF point lace and the long full veil OF the same
lace was tcs,ooned with crown OF orange
| blossoms The lace veil and the lace on the gown
wer, worn ly Ia. brides mother and her sister
Mr- William Jay Schicrelin. on the occasions OF
their marriass. Tho only jewels worn by the bride
| v,r, a large pendant of diamonds at the throat,
| n present from her mother. and a necklace or da-
| rnonds mad. In four loops. which hung well down
| on IN. corsage This gift from the bride
| groom The bridal bouquet Was shower bouquet
| formed OF white rosebuds and iasmines
DRESSES or THE BRIDESMAIDS
Th. maid OF honor Miss Emily Vanderbilt Sloane.
and th. four bridesmaids. Miss Fabbr. sister OF
| the bridegroom. Miss Annie Morgan and the bride
two cousins Miss Lila Sloane and Miss DAISY
SHEPARD. were attir-d exactly alike IN costumes o'
whit. MORE the skirts ornHmrnt-d AT the bottom
with a ruching OF white mousseline die sole. and
,b. hodices made high with fun pun sleeves. were
draned with mousse cline de role Above the SOFT
eirdl. of TURQUOISE blue velvet the bodice was COW
cred with fine tucks OF moussellne de sole. crossed
by two bands Of silver embroidery several inches In
width The sleeves. made Of the mousseline de Sole
from the wrist to the shoulder we're also trimmed
with ia. silver embroidery. frlng o' Mrchiin
lac. finished the sleeve at the wrist. The crushed
collars were OF blue velvet Their hats were large
and of black velvet dressed with several black
pIumcs and two cabbng. bows. They carried buncheS
OF pink rose and lles Of the valley. caught TO-
geiher with short streamers OF pink ana "n!t'
satin ribbons.
As Mr. and Mrs Fabbri came out Of the church
foo,msn vearing a large bouquet OF orange o'os-
SONS fastened on a bow OF white satin ran out
from under the awning and summoned the brou2hhm
whose interior festooned with lilies OF thr
valley ana jasmine. The top or the brouShaf"
waa occupied by single man. the driver In black
coat white breeches high black boots and tall
black hat This man. like the others who drove
tl. coaches occupied by the members OF the brides
family wore n boutonnierc OF orange blossoms ana
a white rosctte A. the church doors opened tho
"rowd Of villagers rushed forward 10 get glimpse
NJ he bride who was wrapped In a cloak OF cream
White brocade edged with white fur and lined with
pale satin .
Next 10 drive away the mother and brother OF
m. iride then IN. members % the Vanderbilt ram
lies and then the guests who were bd"eh 10 '"S
reception and breakfas, az Woodlea
DECORATIONS OF THE HOUSE.
The nora decorations OF the interior Of the house by
Uodsson we're beautiful and effective without being
particularly elaborate profuse The approach 10
the house was lined with tall bay trees. and Others
were distributed throughout the large Italian garden
tt,y,. <F,rsth hat no