Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1869-06-02
SOCIETY NEWS.
a Magnificent BrIdaI TrOusseau-SlIkH
and Laces By the shlpload.


From the New York Sun. May 2l.
Through the courtesy of friend
we have been permitted to examine
the trousseau, part of which was
imported from Paris, of q belle of
Madison avenue, who is shortly to
be led 10 the hymenisl altar by a
Boston gentleman of high social
distinction. ALI the articles and
dress materials sent from Paris were
done up in packages elegantly EN-
broidered and edged with Yalen-
ciennes lace, each package being
inclosed in a substantial case Of
straw A package of handkerchiefs
like cobwebs in quality, each bear
ing the monogram of the young
bride in new and unique designs,
won our admiration, and we were
struck with several sets of lsces Of
exquisite pattern. The brides dress,
made by the court dress maker, is
one of white satin of rare magnifi~
cenee, with an entire overdress of
point lace, which is looped up at
the sides with large satin rosettes
and orange blossoms The bridal
vail is also of point lace made to
order in Brussels, the pattern cor
responding with the lace oVerdress.
The expectant bridegroom has given
his fancee an elegant set of seed
pearls, purchased at the Paris ex-
position, which are to be worn on
her wedding day. We saw among
many beautiful silk dresses one of
pink-the new shade-made with
long train, and trimmed with deep
fleunee; above which
is a row of pink and
white marabout feathers as
heading. The short skirt is turned
over at the back and fastened with
a small bunch of pink and white
feathers. Boots toiseorrespond, of
pink silk with high pink French
heels, were shown us, which we adj
mired as a matter of course. Anoth
er dress of blue corded silk is
trimmed with two poht-applique
hounces, with headings of peaeock's
feathers, beautifully arranged. The
dress is made with q cOrsage cut
quite decoIkette, with bertha of ap.
plique and tufts of peacOck's feath
ers. As with all other toilets, boots,
gloves, fans, etc, correspond in
shade and pattern. A reception
dress of gray satin is beautifully
trimmed with the new shadeSOf
green in small pufis, arranged
around the bottom of the skirt,
with a bow of gray and green be-
tween each putt. All the dresses
we have described are of the rich
est and most expensive quality and
material, and made in accordance
with the advanced Paris fashions
Among the items were, twelve pairs
of shoes (No. y, FIVE dozen assorted
gloves, four dozen handkerchiefs,
six pairs slippers, six round hats,
four bonnets, four parasols, two
lace shawls, three lace parasols,
two India shawls, twelve dozen
pairs of hose, twenty eight evening,
dinner aud street dresses, five
cloaks and sacks, and carloads OF
other articles of wearing apparel
The bridesmaids dresses-six in
number-were sent over at the
same time, and have been pre-
sented to the misses who are
to officiate ON the occasion. They
are of white corded silk, with long
trains, and trimmed with heavy
ruching of white satin around the
edge of the skirt. The over-dresses
are of fine white tulle, elegantly
trimmed with .Valenciennes insert
ing, edged with wide lace, and
looped up on each side by vine of
tea roses and buds. The father of
the bride has already given his
daughter his present, which is a tine
brown stone house, on one of the
fashionable thoroughfares, elegantly
furnished throughout Nearly all
the bed. rooms are hung with silk,
the beds being placed in alcoyes
and entirely hidden from view.
Long mirrors from ceiling to floor
are in every room, and nothing can
be desired even by the most fastid
ious. The attic has been fitted up
as q croquet ground, the walls and
woodwork padded with green reps,
and the floor covered with the same.
A billiard table stands in one cor
ner, so that when one game has be-
come tiresOme or monOtOnous, an
other can be called into requisitiOn.
In the cellar which has been ee-
mented and paved, long alley has
been built for bowling, with every
convenience of gas, fire, ETC., for all
Weathers. The taxes on the house
and furniture have all been paid for
one year in advance-sO it is said
that the newly married couple shall
have neither care nor expense. At
tached to the house is an extensive
conservatory, filed with the choice
est and most beautiful exotics. The
wedding is to be celebrated in June,
in fashionable church near Gram
Grey Park.