The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1899-04-05
MATCH FOR MILLIONS
William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., and
Miss Virginia Fair.
DESCRIPTION OF COSTUMES
Wedding Presents Worth
Fortune Apiece.

New York, April 4.-William X. Wander
bilt. Jr.. took Virginia Fair as his wifi,
today at noon in the white marble palac,
of Hermann Oelrichs, az Fifty-seventf
street and Fifth avenue. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Father Thoma:
F. Murphy of the church of the Sacred
Heart, Dobbs Ferry, assisted by two ACC.
lytes. There was no church ceremony. a:
the bride and bridegroom are of differ
ent faiths. She is a Roman Catholic; hC
an Episcopaian. 4 warm sun shone smil-
ingly throughout, not married by cloud
good omen. In magnihcence, the details
of the wedding equalled the Vanderbilt
Marlboro union; in simplicity. it might
have been performed in a cottage. In
lavish display of wealth and extrava-
gance, it easily rivaIled the Gould-Castel-
ane marriage; in quiet and serene joy it
might have been a modest country home
wedding. That is, except for the crowd
outside, that filed the streets and craned
necks for only feeting glimpse of bride
bridegroom or guests. The crowd was
patient when men of affairs and millions
rolled up 10 the stately home of the Del
richs' in carriages. 1t was impatient and
eager when women laden with fortunes
rare and flashing gems glistened for mo-
ment in the sunlight, then entered the
lane leading to the house. But it was wild,
impetuous and uncomfortable, when the
bride ran from the house with her hus-
band in a shower of rice and followed by
the bridal slipper. thrown by a sure hand.
Then the crowd broke the police Gordon
and swarmed around the pair There was
only a scramble, jostling. then the crowd
fell back and made amends by giving a
hearty cheer for the lucky young Ameri-
cans. The couple Immediately went to
Oakdale, l.. l., where they will remain for
a while at Idle Hours, the Vanderbilt
country seat. Then they will go to New
port for the season.
New York, April 4.-Youth and beauty,
with millions of money, were joined to-
gether in holy matrimony at noon today
when Virginia Fair became the bride of
William X. Vanderbilt, Jr About $50
guests were present at the ceremony,
which took place in the Fifty-seventh
street residence OF Hermann Oelrichs,
whose wife is the sister of the bride. The
house was surrounded by a curious and
mixed crowd.
Shortly before noon the guests COM
menced TO arrive at the Oelrichs house.
The Rev. Thomas F. Murphy, acting pas
tor of the Church of the Sacred Heart at
Dobbs Ferry, was on hand early, accom-
panied by two little acoytes The con-
servatory and ball room had been trans
formed into the semblance of an old Eng
hsh garden. At the end of the conserva-
tory dais had been raised. Over this
was canopy of latticed smilax, clinging
vines and poisoning peach trees. It's
luxuriant foliage shut out the daylight
but tiny incandescent lights hidden in the
leaves gave soft and ample illumination.
Almost promptly at noon, the single maid
of honor, Miss Mary Baldwin Tolfree, en-
tered the ball room and under an aisle
arched with roses. walked towards the
waiting priest. She proceeded the bride,
Miss Fair. Following her was her brother
in-law, Mr.. Oelrichs. The organ, es-
pecially for the purpose, pealed out. The
groom was attended by ]. P. Kellogg IN
the gallery an orchestra of fifty pieces
under Emil E. Paur played the nuptial
music from Lohengrin. The ceremony its
elf was short, and Immediately upon its
congratulations were showered
upon Mr.. and Mrs. Vanderbilt, Jr. There
were few relatives present. OF the Van
derbilts there were only to kiss the bride
William K. Vanderbilt Sr, and young
Harold Vanderbilt. brother OF the groom.
The rest of the family are in mourning.
or abroad, but though absent they were
well represented in the list of presents.
The wedding party was then ushered
into the library and at long tables sat
down to a wedding breakfast. William
K. Vanderbilt proposed the health Of Ms
young son and mis- wife. The groom re-
Piled. When the breakfast was over the
bride changed into her travelling dress and
the young Vanderbilts drove of in brand
new brougham, a present 10 the groom, to
the river. They crossed 10 the Long Island
railroad depot and there entered special
car which bore them to Mr. Vanderbilt
place. Idle Hour, Oakdale, l. !
They viii remain there two weeks. and
then go 70 Newport, where they viii oc-
cupy Belvoir House. In autumn they VIII
go 10 Europe.
Miss Fairs wedding gown was made IN
Paris. The foundation was ivory satin.
cut with long train. This material vas
covered with fine point desprlt Of
creamy tint. corresponding 10 that OF the
satin. Instead OF point lace. old cream /
co.ored Ir.sh lace whlcn IS somewhat
heavier in texture. was used in apnliqued
designs all over the gown. Lengtnvgise /
Insertions trimmed the front Of the sk.rt. /
the train vas bordered Win a deep edg- 4
ng and the upper part Of the corsage vas 5
entirely o. the lace. The sleeve reached /
barely 20 the elbow and vac partly Of lace T
md point d'espTit. she wore q vel q suIIe.
Mrs Oeiricas wore a gown of light blue. 4
Is did Mrs. o. II. 2. belmont. tds motaer I
u the groom Mrs. " r. Dc Young wore /
= grain passeta gray silk. witn tuIle boa i
Del. The gr5om's pr sent 70 the bride /
va 50 pearl necklace. and a pearl and r1oy !
5endant. which are said 70 have cost /
1000
Miss To.Gee's bridesmaid gozn vas
EouGcrf1liy elaborate and effective comb
ration ~ vhsta Chiffon and paint applique
ace. The gown rad princess efect
rne skirt Wss shlrre5 - the knees. BsIox
his the necessary fariDE eGec- vas ssp-
sled 8y two very fan sl5uuces - chsnou
dyed 7y.r1 . lattsca-llke border - xa..e
a-la rBbou- A xauzy ha's-lengta ever
.reSs. o. ,aulc. aas 5ordsred Wlta ap-