The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1911-02-10
Marriage Of Miss vivien Gould
and Baron DecieS
welded AMID SPLEND0R
The Most Costly Affair OF the Season
Church Edifice Guarded by Police
A Beautiful Ceremony Bridal Pres.
ents Estimated Close to sl,o00.0OO-
VIII Start for London Soon.


vivien Gould. daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Jay Gould, was united in
marriage Tuesday, in the Pro-
testant Episcopal church of st. Bar
tholomew, to John Graham Hope
Horsley Be 'esford, fifth Baron Decies.
a prominent officer of the British
army and member Of family tina.
has been distinguished in England and
Ireland for generations. II was the
most costly wedding of the season
and interest In it was widespread. for
the bride is one Of the richest OF
American heiresses. and the BRIDE
groom, though not wealthy. is a man
Of unblemished record and universally
popular alike in the British army and
in English society.
The church edifice was guarded by
many police officers. specially detailed
to hold in check the immense crowd
Of spectators, who began to gather as
early as noon. AS on previous occa-
sions when American heiresses have
bestowed themselves upon titled for
eigners, the ceremony was witnessed
by that select and exclusive body
known as society" The church was
crowded TO the doors by the social
elect OF America and many members
Of the English nobility. Following the
ceremony at the church there was
reception at the Could residence in
Fifth avenue, where the guests were
given an opportunity to view the we'd
ding presents, which were among the
most numerous and costly ever given
20 an American bride.
Seldom have the church deco ations
been eqnaled in this city. The interior
of the edifce was converted into q
veritable conservatory OF rare tropical
foliage and vines. The walls were
lined with rare palms. and vines were
used 10 large extern in decorating
the arches and supporting columns.
White callas studded the green OF the
chancei and huge baskets OF fragrant
blossoms were suspended In every
panel space OF the side walls.
The doors Of the church were
thrown open shortly before 3 o'clock.
and while the guests arrived the
church choir, half-hidden behind a
bank Of flowers. rendered the opening
selections OF the elaborate musical
program. accompanied by organ and
violin. Meanwhile every seat In the
huge edifce was taken and people
were standing al the back and in the
side aIsles.
When the last strains OF Henschel's
Morning Hymn" had died away the
watching spectators we're rewarded
with the sight OF score Of little choir
boys In white yestmenis marching in
through door at she left OF the
ehancel. Behind them came Bishop
Greer In full Episcopal costume. ac-
compansed BY DR.. Leighton Parks.
rector 81 ST. Bartholomew. Both
chnrchmen are intimate friends or the
Gould family. and Il was the especial
wish Of me bride that they perform
he wedding ceremony.
When the bishop and rector had
reached their places a hush fell over
the large assemblage as the bridal
procession made is appearance. First
came the 1sheFs. eight In number.
They we're Earl Percy. Lord camoys.
Phoenix Ingraham, Noncure Robinson.
Anthony Drexel. Jr., Robin Gray.
Robin II. Russell and Frank W
crowninshield.
Following the ushers were tho
bridesmaids n gowns of white chiffon
over vhfe satin. made with the high
waiEted empire effect and trimmed
with fssi0obs Of sea-green satin rib
bon. They were Miss Hope Hamilton.
Miss Beatrice clafiin, Miss Louise
Cromwell. Miss Allison Pierce M,ss
Hamilton Randolph and Miss Euellne
Holmes Behind the bridesmaids were
two little flower girls. litsle Miss
Gloria Gould. the brides youngest sis-
Ter, and Miss Diana DalaIel. Mlss
Edith Gould, another sister II the
bride. followed a. maid u honor
There was great craning Of necks
when he bride herself finally snteras
accompanied By her faher Miss
Could looked particularly young ana
girlish and appeared perfectly uncon.
scious Of Che interest taken in hsr
hnery She vas a;iired 10 4 magnld.
cent gown q white duchess satin N
ssini-enpire style. and heavily en-.
brOid"red With silver roses I'M
court rain vas eight yards long ana
vas edged with an embroidery IN eeed
pearls and silver, following the do.
sign q punches 81 lose leaves lied ~.
geshsr with lovers knot The brldst
veil u Brussels ntf. was fastened ~
ne couture with 4 tiara Of orange
blossoms Miss Could carried
bouque oi orange blossoms and ahl,s
bride fosps
AZ ne altar The bridesmaids ana
Other attendants separated n ! i'm
% either side and he bride and ber
ia.her passed between them. They
Meft met a The altar steps BIZ Lord
Deties and Biz cousin. Lord Aiastalr
JrahaH who acted a. bes, man
Ihs double ring service was ueed
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