POMP IN NEW YORK.

Shannon News, 19 February 1924, Page 4

POMP IN NEW YORK.

BRUTE’S WEALTHY MOTHER.. The most elaborate-negro wedding in American -history took place*in New Yqrk recently, when Miss Mae -Robinson, the wealthy heiress, married the' negro doctor, Henry 'Jackson. The wedding was celebrated at a" fashionable church with greatpomp.. Thje ceremony was followed by ,a_ “boiled” dinner, sometimescalled a wedding breakfast, at the palatial Vi|la Lanaro built ; on the Hudson by thp bride’s grandmother, the late Mme, C. |J. Walker, who rose from washer-, woman to millionairess, after inventing, a preparation to take; the. kinks ;Out;.of, negroes; curly hair. According to the official announcement 1800 negroes attended the cere-; mony, and were later present at a reception which followed the ‘‘boiled dipner” at the Villa Lanaro. The streets about the church were jammed with crowds of negroes, -who - cheered the bride resplendent in* chjffon beaded with sea pearls over white satin, and .a tulle veil attached to] an Egyptian headress of pearls, and orange blossom." Her mother, who is a by her inheritance of the anti-kink, hair business, wore a gold metal dress, made in Baris. The bridesmaids wore. Chantilly lace over silver, ..cloth and, carried ivory-bound Prayer, .books, thej bride gift.

The only untuward'incident occured when Yerner Tandy, aged three,got: stage fright half-way up the aisle, bearing the ring. He had to coaxed to proceed.

Tihe presents on view at the reception included many handsome gifts from prominent negroes. The bride re. ceived cablegrams from negroes in many parts of the world. There was an astonishing display of, negro wealth as the guests arrived in expensive motor-cars, wearing costly furs. They showed, great pride in | such evidence of negro advancement. Numerous reporters and .cinema photographers were present. As each large limousine drew up at the curb, a reporter said to the usher: “Are these .people important!”

The usher replied: “Boy, these is only the light-weight. You jes’ hang aroun’, an’ when.do real heavy, stuff gets here we’ll let youknow. The "real heavy stuff” came heavily bejewelled, and wearing gorgeousely coloured, gowgis and .brilliant hats escorted by dapper in frock coats and silk hats.

The reporters received a written description of the gawns, headed “Outfits,” and concluded with, the announcement: “The groom, best man, and the ushers-are all attired in the formal morning attire.” In the list of wedding gifts was included ‘the; announcement: “Mother to couple, an. especially made mahogany case , containing an heirloom of 126 pieces of)solid silver from and CJo. The groopr’s .family ~ls jone of the, wealthiest among Western , negroes. After the reception .the bridal, couple began their, at Boston.