The times., 1899-09-25

NEWPORT, R. l., Sept. 24.-The mar
riage of Miss Julia Dent Grant, grand
daughter of the late U. S. Grant, to Prince
Michael Cantacuzene of Russia took place
tonight The wedding was according to
the Russian orthodox custom and was cele-
brated at Beaulieu, the villa of Mrs. Potter
Palmer. The Rev. Mr.. Hotovitsky, assist
ed by priest of the Russian Church OF
New York, officiated The ceremony took
place in the small room adjoining the
white and gold salon, which was decorated
with palms and American Beauty roses.
OF these chapel was constructed. which.
with great towering plants, formed a bow
er Of green. Within this the various altar
arrangements of the Greek Church were
set UP. the priest supplying the things nee
essary for the ceremony. Large golden
vases filled with punches of American
Beauty roses added greatly to the bright
ness of the scene. Rev. Mr.. Hotovitsky
was the first TO enter the room. AS he did
SO he consecrated it, to make it holy
place for the ceremony. The bridal couple
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door by the priest, who blessed them thrice,
then giving TO each lighted candle, he
taking a swinging censer, the procession
TO the altar then began.
Miss Grant was conducted by her broth
er, Ulysses s. Grant third. As the party
proceeded to the altar the St. Cecilia Quar-
tette sang the bridal chorus from 'Lohen-
grin,'' and during the ceremony sang sew
eral selections including the Russian ma
tional hymn. The parents, dhoneur, at
this service, were the Grand Duke OF
Vladimir and Mrs. Potter Palmer. Ac
ccrding To the Russian custom, Miss Grant
had as attendants her brother, Ulysses S.
Grant, third, and her uncle, Mr.. Adrian
Honore, and those Of the Prince Cantacuz-
enc were Honore Palmer and Potter Palm
er, jr. After prayers the priest took from
the altar the rings which he received from
the bride and bridegroom before the service
With the golden ring he made the sign of
the cross thrice above the grcoms head
The same proceeding was repeated with the
brides silver ring This is called the be-
frcIhal. After this the best man changed
the rings thrice from one to the ether. so
that the brides silver ring remained with
the bridegroom and the bridegroom's
golden ring with the bride. This exchange
indicated the consent OF the family The
rite CT betrothal ended with the priest
saying: THAT the Lcrd may establish
these espcusals in the faith, in harmony,
truth and love. and may bless from heaven
this putting on CT rings"
The rite Of marriage followed. The priest
stood in front of the contracting pair, with
his back TO them, while behind them stood
L. s. Grant, third, and Mrs. Potter Palmer,
each holding a crown, respectively over
the bridegroom and bride These crowns
are an important symbolica part of the
ceremony. After each had been crowned
the priest blessed them thrice. The cup
OF wine was then brought out, and the
bride and groom drank from it three times
each Rev. Mr. Hotovitsky then took the
couple by the hand and led them three
times around the lectern. The crowns were
then removed from the heads of the young
couple. and. after the kiss Of love, the cere-
mony was over.
The bride wore a gown of the richest
white satin. with a sweeping train and q
veil OF tulle. She carried shower bouquet
of stephanotis and lilies OF the valley. and
wore the gifts OF the groom. corsage or
nGment Of diamonds and enamel collier,
and rope OF pearls, With pendant orna-
ment OF diamonds and enamel. and an i'm
mense sapphire mounted in diamonds
Prince Cantacuzene wore al the eere-
EOny the tuli dress uniform or the Cheva-
l.er Garde. There was a supper after the !
wedding. at which the brides health was
drunk and toasts made. including one for
the father OF the bride. Gen. Frederick
Grant, who is performing his military du-
ties in the Philippine Islands.
The guests at the ceremony and supper
were the bride and groom. Mr. and Mrs.
Potter Palmer. Honore Palmer. Potter Pal
mcr. jr-, Mrs. Fred Dent Grant Mrs. Uys
ses :. Grant. the Misses Sartoris, Capt.
Algernon Sartoris Bishop Henry c. Potter,
Rev. DIR. Neyins Of Rome. Adjutant Gen
eral Corhin. Gen Wesley Merritt and
members Of his personal staff, Mr.. Tepiow,
Russian Consul al New York; Mr.. Sehip-
penbaeh, Russian Consul General at Chi
cago; II. II. HonoTe, Adrian Honore. Lock-
wood HonOre, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry X. Ho-
more, Colonel and Mrs. Helm, and the ush-
ers. Mr. Worthington Whitehouse. Mr.
Robert l. Gerry. Mr.. II. Roger Winthrop,
Mr.. Lothrop Randolph, and Mr.. Jack Prem
tiss
The Church wedding viii take place at |
All Saints Church at high noon tomorrow
and viii be followed by a reception and |
wedding breakfast at Beaulieu, the Potter |
Palmer villa.
The couple viii leave Newport late to- |
morrow afternoon for New York. making |
the trip in the steam yacht Narada, which |
has been placed at their disposal by Mr. |
Harry Walters.