The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-04-15
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Newport. r. l., April 1.-THE wedding
OF Reginald c. Vanderbilt. of New York.
the youngest son of the late Cornelius
Vanderbilt and Miss CathIeen G.. Nelson.
also Of New York, which occurred at
Arieigh' at noon today, was a brilliant
as well as an early beginning of the social
season of 1903 at Newport. AS the mar
riage took place in a private villa it
lacked much of the splendor which usu-
ally attends a church function About
151 guests. nearly all from New York
were present
II was a white wedding. The decora-
tons were white on a background OF
green, the bridesmaids were gowned in
white with white pictures-hats; the BRIDE
groom. his best man and the ushers
wore white pun cravats and white but
touaires and the bride. OF course was at
tired in the pure white. The weather
sulked and instead of a sparkling spring
day it was gray and cold. with a misty
northeast wind blowing in from the sea
For an hour preceding the ceremony an
orchestra played and just at noon tn
measured strains of the Lohengrin march
signaIIed the approach of the bridal party.
Rev. Father Meenan. attended by tive
altar boys previously had taken his place
at floral altar and just as the process
sion started down the grand staircase.
Mr.. Vanderbilt. accompanied by his eldest
brother. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt. took
position beside the priest
Miss Nelson advanced on the arm Of
her uncle Frederick Gebhardt Her four
bridesmaids were Miss Isabelle MAJ OF
Washington; Miss Florence Tswmbley. a
cousin OF Mr.. Vanderbilt Miss Evelyn
Parsons and Miss Nathaline Schreck.
The ushers who led the procession were:
Jules r. Nelson. a brother OF the bride:
Ellis Adams. OF Orange y. J.; Arthur
S. Burden. OF New York; s H Stone OF
Syracuse. Peter Goelet Gerry and Albert
Gray. OF New oTrk-
The bride was gowned in heavy white
silk with a costly veil Of rare lace flowing
back from the crown OF her head 10 the
end OF the train Around her throat was
tightly clasped a serpent necklace Of
rarest pearls. the gift Of the bridegroom
The ceremony was brief. Its completion
was indicated BY the Meadelssohn march
\ reception followed ant Al inspection
was made OF the bridal gifts which were
declared 70 be probably as costly an
array Is was ever bestowed on two young
people al the advent OF their married l!fe.
Then came the wedding breakfast
Nj ard Mrs. Vanderbilt left for their
new villa at Sandy Point. a few miles Up
the island during the afternoon where
they will spend a few days. previous 70
q three months trip to Europe.
Boston April 14.-Mr- and Mrs. Regin-
aid ClaypCoI Vanderbilt began their
honeymoon in this city snd are occupying
apartments at Hotel Somerset N the Back
Bay. where they arrived this afternoon
from Newport Their special. consiz ting
OF an engine aa5 a passenger coach. only
came as far as the Roxb1ry crossing sta
ton. where the young couple alish;ed
and took a carriage, N order - avoti
the curious. who we're watching for them
at The town stations
Their suite Is not the bridal suite that
was occupied BY Nr. and MIS-. Alfred G.
Vanderbilt or their bridal tour here in
January. I. 1871 bur Is one OF equal ele-
Esnce. which commands a broad view %
Commonwealth avenue
Mr. and Mrs. Vanderbilt brought 10 ser-
wants K Is not known how long he
young couple viii remain in this city