Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-03-12
WE'D In The LIBRARY.
THIS ApARTxENT At THE JET
rERsoN SCENE OF A MARRIAGE.
MR.. STlEPEL AND Mss LElDERMUTH.
one OF Richmond's Most Lovely and
Accomplished Daughters the Bride
of n New Yorkcr-Elegant Break
fast Served-Thc Guests.


Mr.. Arnold Stiefel, OF New York, and
Miss Matie Leibermuth, the beautiful ana
accomplished daughter of Mr.. Frank LEI
bermuth. one Of Rlchmond's best-known
tohacconists were united In the hoy
bonds OF matrimony in the library at the
Jefferson yesterday at high noon, ana
though the ceremony. which was I'M
pressIvely performed by Rabbi T.. y.
Cslisch, of Beth Ahaba Synagogue, was
witnessed by only few intimate friends
aud the nearest relatives Of tho contract
ing parties. IT was one OF the most DriI-
liant social functions OF the year.
Miss I.esbermuth a lovely brunette OF
charming manner. has been quite promi-
nent in society in this and other cities,
and Mr. stiefel, who holds the responsible
position Of business manager OF the New
York College OF Music, is equally as
prominent in social circles in the me-
tropols.
PLANS WERE MODIFIED.
IL had been expected that a brilliant
entertainment would be given after the
wedding, but owing TO a recent affic"oh
somewhat modified. AS IT was, however
the affair. though confined TO small cir
Gle. was gorgeous in its every detail
A magnificent wedding breakfast was
given i'm the third dining-room OF the
hotel Immediately after the ceremony. anu
the table decorations and all the appoint
ments were beautiful and elegant.
Miss Leibermuth was attended by hel
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Petersburg. and Mr.. Stiefel had as his
hest man his brother, Mr.. Suefel, OF
New York. Messrs. Henry Hutzler ana
Alex. Marcuse acted in the capacity OF
masters Of ceremony.
THE BRIDES DRESS.
The bride was exqulstely gowned in
satin duchess, and wore a bodice covered
with point applique and veil, which was
caught with a magnificent sunburst on
diamonds, the gift of the groom. one
carried a bouquet of lilies OF the valley
and orchids, and entered the library
which had been beautifully decoratec TOT
the occasion by Harvey. leaning on the
arm of her father She was preceded TO
The altar, which had been temporarily
erected. by the masters of ceremony, VINO
wore the conventional dress suits with
boutonnieres from the brides bouquet
and the maid Of honor. Miss kosenstoch'
who was attired in white organdie over
pink satin, carried an enormous shower
bouquet of Madame Testout roses
The groom. with his best man, met his
bride at the altar and the impressive and
beautiful ceremony of the Jewish faith
was performed by DR.. Calisch'
THE WEDDING BREAKFAST.
From the altar the bridal party marched
direct 70 the dining hall, where the sunp-
tuous breakfast awaited them, ana were
followed by the wedding guests All were
seated around an immense table forming
hollow square, and the honors were dohe
by the bride and groom. Mrs. Steifel beng
seated at the head and her husband at
the foot of the table. while their guests
sat on either side Of them
The tables were most gorgeousiy ueco-
rated Within the centre OF the square
we're banked from the floor mass OF
palms and growing plants ana on the
tables were scattered in great profusion
rut-fowers of almost every variety ana
description. The effect as can well De
Imagined was staTiingly beautiful Az
each plate was a lovely hanu-palnteu
nenu-card, together with satin cahe-
box. on which were engraved IN Blt 'ile
Initials al. & S." and the date, and IN
which lay a slice of the bridal cake.
THE GUESTS PRESENT.
The guests were seated with Httle ue-
lay. and. besides the bride and groom
there were seated around the festai
hoard Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Leibermuth
Mrs. r. Held. Rev. and Mrs. Il. n.
Colisch. Mr. Lewis Stern, Mrs. Lewis
s,iefeI Mr.. and Mrs l.. r. Scheverin
Mr. and Mrs Sam. Stiefel, Mr.. Henry
Hutzler. Miss Sara Rohr, Mr.. Lewis
Rosenstock, Miss Florine Hirsh' MT
and Mrs. Edward Euker, Mr.: Lewis
Leibermuth. Mr. Edward Rohr. Miss Sal
lie Nav. Mr.. Leon Leibermuth, Mrs {.
u ROY. Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. Cohen. MT.
Nortia Stiefel Miss Mabel Todd, MT.
Ioseph Silverberg Miss Estelle Hirsh'
MIR. and Mrs Isaac Rosenstock, Mr..
and Mrs. Moses Milhiser, Mr.. ana MIS-
Anthony Rosenstock. Mr.. Meyer Heller
Miss Marion Levy, Mr.. Alex. Marcuse'
Miss Marie Rosenstock. Mr.. Abe Steiel'
and Mr.. and Mrs. Elias Peyser
FAMILY PARTY AT HOME.
The most tempting viands were served
en- n manner that reflected great circuit
,1poD the hotel management, ana IL was
alter . o'clock before the merry party
arose from the board The bridal party
were then driven direct 10 the handsome
residence OF Mr.. and Mrs Leioermuth,
AT No. iii Grove avenue where FANNY
marty was held. and the many handsome
presents. including a full service OF Sill
yer and other equally as costly anu
valuable articles, were inspected.
Al 7-l5 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs. Stiefel en-
barked on the north-bound train Tor
tour OF the North They will Visit WASH
ington Boston, Niagara. Montreal, anu
other Canadian cities, and VIII return 10
New York, where they will make thelr
residence al the New Netherlands Hotel