The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-12-23

From the New York Mail. IL

From the New York Mail, IL
very large and brilliant wedding took place
last night at Trinity Chapel at seven o'clock 10 the
evening il being the occasion OF the marriage OF
Clara Meta. youngest daughter of Madame 0ctavia
Walton Levert to Mr.. Rigail Reab, OF Augusta,
Georgia. For hearty enjoyment, the number OF
distinguished guests present, etc., this wedding
may be considered one Of the social events of the
season. Notwithstanding the rain the large chapel
was filed with Hundreds OF people anxious to wit
ness the cerenoEy. At about half.past O'Clock
the bridal party entered the church, Miss Octavia
LeVert leaning on the arm Of Mr.. Jefferson, lead
ing. She was dfet,ed In ose-colored silk cut
en- train, Ponladour waist, ana trimmed with
lace roses In the hair. The dress was very be-
coming to her dark hair aud eyes and fair CON-
plexicn.
Madame Levert followed, leaning on the arm Of
a nephew of DR., Levert, DR.. Skillern, of Phadel.
phia. Madame Levert was dressed In rich pearl
watered silk, cat en- train and decolLefe, with
short pulled sleeves edged with lace. The dress
was trimmed with white Brussels lace and bril-
liante. She wofe lace underwaist. fastened at
the throat with cluster Of diamonds. The hair
was pulled. A beautiful lace shawl fell from her
shoulders. The whole formed rich and beauti-
full costume.
The bridegroom and bride followed. Mr.. Rsab
is young looking man, with mild blue eye and
light mustache. His family is Of French extrac-
ton. BE was dressed In the usual suit OF black.
His bride. Miss Clara Meta, was very handsome
In an elaborate muslin dress. with an immense
train, edged with three rows Of iuting. The skirt
was composed Of alternate narrow tucks, and puff
fpRs of insertion The waist was decolette, and
edged with lace. A lace underwaist fastened at
the throat. vide, white satin sash passed around
the waist. and fastened behind. She carried
large bouquet OF flowers, and q wreath Of orange
blossoms fastened the vel. to the head. The bride
was given away by DR.. 5klern of Philadelphia.
The music furnished upon this occasion was ex-
CelIent.
After the ceremony Of the church. the party
Irnx 10 skn IL -ko~o A~.l
liant reception was held. Among the distinguished
people present ct the church and the reception
were Mrs. Senator Crittenden with her daughters
and grand-daughters; Judge and Miss Sallie Rus
Doubleday Mr.. and Mrs. Charles O'Conor the
beautiful Miss kitue Coppie; Mr.. and Mrs. Lloyd
Abbott; General Alexander Shaler. and Colonel
Cheeseboro, Of General Shaler's staff; x.Mayor
Yorker, and wife and daughter; Judge and Mrs.
Albert Wells Freeman j. Fithian, Esq, and wife
DR.. and Mrs. Sayers. Lieutenant Colonel John 8.
Cunningham. psymaster In the United States
marines General Wallen. of Governors Island
Mrs. Winthrop Ray and Miss Ray, and Mrs. Gen.
Dix and her dauI liter, Mrs. Blake, Mrs. General
Egbert viele, Mr.. end Mrs. Wells and Miss Kittie
Wells, Of Palmyrss N. Y. General Wilson, Gen.
Tottep, Mrs. General William Gates her son and
Miss Ida Gates; Mrs. Elicit, the authoress the
Gary sistors Alice and Phoebe; General and Mrs.
Fremont Mr.. and Mrs. Barney Williams; Miss
mother Mrs. Vernon, Of Wallack's; Colonel aud
Mrs. Styonberger; General CobbelI, son.in-law
of Mrs. Senator Crittenden DR.. ]. Marion Sims,
General and Mrs. Burton; Mr.. and Mrs. Mclean,
Many very handsome toilets were displayed.
Mrs. Senator Crittenden, leaning upon the arm of
General Cobben. wore black satin dress, en-
trdin with handsome lace shawl. She wore an
elaborate and rich lace cap, and had diamonds
for ornaments.
Mrs. General Doubleday was dressed in black
velvet.
Miss Clara Fisher wore a white cashmere,
lace undsfwaist. fipbed with rose colored satin.
vide sash Of ro,,ecolored satin encircled the
dress. Pearls for ornaments.
Mrs. Elicit was dressed In black silk and velvet.
Mrs. Mckinley. ard the daughters of Mrs. Crit.
tenden, appeared 10 full demi-toilets.
Mrs. Shepard wore beautiful pearl.colored
corded silk. deliberately trimmed with folds of
satin. cut en train; black lace shawl; cloak Of
ermine at the church; hair pulled. The whole
formed q stylish ami striking costume.
Mrs. sslter was cry richly dressed In deep
purple satin. skirt a Ia pdnie' and trimmed with
wide band Of purple velvet, and edged with
trimmed with heavy futlng of the same.
Mrs. Roberts wore bright garnet colored satin
dress, en- train, cot low In the neck. and hand
somely trimmed with pointe de AngeteT7'e lace.
Mr. Moore Of RSshesssr wife Of the editor Of
corded silk trimmed with satin. very rich cape
Of lace, and bril- liant set Of diamonds completed
the toilet.
Mrs. Freeman J. Eithian wore handsome blue
watered silk dress with panier skirt OF blue
Grape. The dress ,wss trimmed with flowers, and
she had stars of ps6fls In the hair.
Mrs. Judge Albert Wells was dressed 10 black
Grape, Pompadonr. waist, edged with white
pufiDgs.
The reception was held at the Coleman house,
and was large, fashionable and brilliant. After
the bride and Bridegroom had received the con-
CALCULATIONS. q collation. was announced, 1t beng
the gift of Mr.. Coleman, the proprietor of the
house, to the bridei he tables were spread in the
private dining baq, and were loaded with all the
decacies Of the season. Returning to the p r.
Tors the remainder of the evening was spent in
social enjoyment and dancing. Miss Clara Fisher
sang In q very SWEET and effective manner, "The
Last Rose Of Sumnaer,' which called forth univer-
sal applause. Sh9has sweet, well trained, and
powerful voice. ftmidnisht the bridal party left
for Washington, enaCute to Augusta, Ga.
The bride was the recipient Of many handsome
presents. Among others we noticed very large
bouquet from DR.. v. Marion Syms; beautiful
fan from Mrs. Caarles O'Conor; white lace
morning dress froi Mrs. Gen. Veile; handsome
set OF ermine fromsNrs Judge Wells; q beautiful
set OF coral from Mr.: Darling of the Fifth Avenue
Hotel; large and elaborstely ornsmented bridal
cake from hrs. Seps,or Crittenden; table basket
Of rSre flowers frcp, the conservatories Of Mrs.
Barney Williams; D shawl from Mrs. Mckinley o |
lace pocket handkerchief from Mrs. Cobbel, and
many other presents'fromISouthe relatives and |
friends throughout tie North.