Evening star., 1896-07-31
THE WORLD OF SOCIETY
he Vandsrbilt- Wilson Wedding Set far
Tomorrow.
The Young Couple Will Spend Their
Honeymoon Abroad - Per.
sORal N0tes.

The marriage OF Cornelius Vanderbilt, jr,
and Miss Grace Wilson will take place to-
morrow at the residence of Richard 7. Will
son, the BRIDES father. No. 511 5th avenue
says the New York Journal today.
Although the preparations for the we'd
ding and the time set for it have been kept
secret. this announcement was made yes
terday by an intimate acquaintance of both
the Vanderbilt and Wilson families.
1t was not until after the secret depart
ure of Cornelius Vanderbilt ST., for New
port last Sunday morning that the day for
the wedding was definitely fixed During
Mr.. Vanderbfit's recent illness, caused by a
stroke of paralysis nearly three weeks ago,
1t was understood that neither the Wander
biltWilson wedding nof the Whitney
Vanderbilt wedding would take place until
Mr.. Vanderbilt had thoroughly recovered.
Young Cornelius. however, appears to have
shown every desire to hasten his marriage
with Miss Wilson 1t was his determination
IN this direction that precipitated his faith
er's illness. When Mr.. Vanderbilt, senior,
was on the fair road to recovery. and a
cay two before ne left town for New
pert, he had another interview with his son.
The tenor of this interview Is not known.
but early on the following Sunday morn
Ing the entire family except young Cor
Eelius left the 9Th avenue mansion.
There were still enough servants in the
house to minister to all the young mans
wants, but on the following day (Monday)
he engaged rooms at the Savoy Hotel
where he Is now staying.
The only member of the Vanderbilt family
who is likely to attend the wedding is
young Alfred Vanderbilt, the brother of the
bridegroom elect.
The wedding will be very quiet as only
the members Of the Wilson family and
few intimate friends will be present
ha I'd n Richard
jr., and Miss Grace Wilson were the only
members of the family at the 9Th avenue
mansion yesterday. Mrs. Richard I. VIII
son and Mr.. and Mrs. Oime Wilson are eX-
rected to arrive from Newport some time
today. AS soon as the wedding is over the
ia mily win return to Newport. while the
young couple will take q trip through the
south and west. On returning from their
bridal tour they will probably go to Eu-
rope Mss Grace Wilson came to town
from Bay Shore last Monday. and since her
arrival young Cornelius has been d constant
visitor at the house.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. F. Hoffman and TAM
lily are at Asbury Park.
Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew B. Graham and
their two children left Thursday for a three
weeks tour through the forth.
Col and Mrs. Rutherford and their son.
r. G. Rutherford, jr., of 10Th street will
spend the month of August at Doubling
Gap White Sulphur Springs, Pa
Mr.. and Mrs. P. o. knight and son Of
Tampa, Fla, are tire guests of Mr.. X. A
kantZ and family of 90 North Carolina
avenue southeast. Mr.. Knight is city at
torney of Tampa.
Miss Lizzie Seton, who has been spend
ing the summer at Old Point and Ocean
View, left Tuesday for New York, to be
gone until September.
Miss Ernst is spending the summer with
her aunt, Mrs. Thoma, at Colonial Beach.
Mr. F. T. Sanner and family are now ac-
cupying their cottage at Arundel-on-the-
Bay, Nd.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. c. Gorham have gone
to Pittsfield, Mass
Mrs. David d, Offutt is at Ash Grove Va.