The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-04-05
MILLIONS IN THIS MARRIAGE.
WILLIAM X. VANDERBILT, JR.
WEEDS MISS VIRGINIA FAIR.

gorgeous Ceremony at the Home OF
Herman OcIrichs-Magnii icent Dec
oratiOns and Handsome Costumes.
Went TO oakdale, l.. L., for Their
HoneymOOn-Bride's GOWN Made in
Pnris-SiIver, Gold and Jewels
Among the Presents.
New York, April 4-Youth and beauty,
with millions of money were Joined to-
gether in hoy matrimony at noon to-day
when Miss Virginia Fair became the bride
OF Mr.. William h. Vanderbilt Jr
About $50 guests were present at the
ceremony, which took place in the Fifty
seventh street residence of Herman DEL
richs, whose wife is a sister Of the bride.
The home was surrounded by 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 acolytes.
The conservatory and ballroom had been
transformed into the semblanee of
Of the conservatory q dais had
been raised. over this was a canopy of
latticed smilax, cllnging wires. and bios
soming peach trees. Its mxurlant foliage
shut out the daylight, but tiny inesndes-
cant lights, hidden in the leaves. gave
soft and ample illumination.
The Ceremony at Noon.
Almost promptly at noon the single maid
of honor, Miss Mary Baldwin Tolfree.
entered the ball room and under an aisle
arched with roses. walked toward the
waiting priest, Father Murphy. She pre-
coded the BRIDE Miss Fair Following her
was her brother-in-law, Mr.. Oerichs The
organ, especially built for the purpose,
pealed out.
The groom was attended by j. P. KEEL
logg
In the gallery an orchestra of fifty
pieces, under Emil Paur, Played the nup-
tial music from "Lohengrn."
The ceremony itself was short. and im-
medately upon its conclusion congratulate
tons were showered upon Mr.. and Mrs.
Vanderbilt, Jr
There were only few relatives present
OF the Vanderbilts. There were only TO
kiss the bride william K. Vanderbilt, ST..
and young Harold Vanderbilt, the brother
of the groom.
The rest of the family are in mourning
or abroad, but though absent they were
wen represented in the list OF presents.
Had n Wedding breakfast.
The wedding party was then ushered into
the library, and at long tables sat down
to wedding breakfast
When the breakfast was over the bride
changed into her travelling dress and the
young Vanderbilts drove off i'm a brand
new brougham, apresent to the groom. 70
the river. They crossed 10 the Long Island
Railroad depot, and there ente<ed a spe-
cial car which bore them to Mr. Wander
bits country place, Idle Hour, Cakdale,
l.. 1.
Miss Fairs wedding gown was made in
Paris. The foundation was ivory satin. cut
with a long train. This material was COW
cred with fine point desprit of a creamy
tint corresponding to that of satin.
Instead Of point lace, Old cream colored
Irish lace, which is somewhat heavier i'm
texture, was used in appliqued designs all
over the gown. Lengthwise Insertions
trimmed the front of the skirt the train
was bordered with a deep edging, and the
upper part of the corsage was entirely of
the lace. The sleeve reached barely TO the
elbow and was partly Of lace and point
d'esprit. She wore a veil of tule
Some of the Handsome Gifts.
Among the bridal gifts were the follow
ing: W. X. Vanderbilt. pearls and sew
eraI handsome carts and traps
Mrs. o. H. p. Belmont the brldegroom's
mother, Jewels and silver.
Mrs. Herman Oelrichs, the brides sis
ter, twenty-four gold dishes.
Herman Oelrichs, four gold dishes.
Mr. and Mrs. II. Mex Twomby. the
bridegroom aunt and uncle, twenty-four
gold dishes.
Mr. and Mrs. Clarence H. Mackay, gold
toilet set
Mr. and Mrs. William c. Whitney, a
gold writing set.
Mrs Aston, diamond and turquoise
brooch.
Mr. and Mrs. NJ. Fl. DeYoung, gold bas-
ket eighteen inches long. heavy loose ham
die, whole basket perforated and decorated
with open work.
Mrs. John w. Mackay, stomacher OF
diamonds.
John w. Mackay corsage diamond or
naments.
The Duke and Duchess.of Marlborough
the Duchess, the bridegroom's sister,
four gold loving cups.
Mrs. Elliott f. Shepard, the BRIDE
groom's aunt, silver soup tureen.
Mr.. and Mrs. William d. Sloane, Mrs.
Sloane, the bridegrooms aunt, twenty
four silver trays.