New national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1870-1874, 1874-07-30

SeatinS inc friends, and for fully an hour be-
fore the arrival of the wedding party the
cdllice was crowded to its utmost capacity
with as fine and intelligent an audience as
it has ever been my pleasure to behold. 1t
might well have been said that it was gath
erlng OF the brave and the fair. About a
quarter to eight O'Clock the organst, Prof.
Tosse, struck up beautiful wedding march
from the grand opera "Thc Marriage of
Figaro" by Mozart. At eight o'clock the
wedding party arrived. AS the pcals of the
organ were being waited through the spacious
sanctuary, stir was heard at each of the
doors opening into the side aislcs of the
church, when Immediately all faces were
quickly turned to the direction from which
the noise came. The doors were thrown
| open, when the members of the family and
relatives of the contracting parties divided
into two groups, marched down either aisle,
and took their position on each side of the
altar; shortly after which the door leading
to the main entrance was seen to open and
the bridal party entered, headed by the Pres
ldcnt OF the Eureka. Next in order the Rev.
Z. +. FOssctt, who performed the ceremony,
and then the bride and groom elect who were
followcd. .by the two bridesmaids, Miss Ern-
cstine l.. Clark and Miss Matte f. Fossctt,
Mr.. p ii. Clark and Mrs. Annie A. Porte
(the mother of the bride) bringing up the
rear, passed down the center aisle amid the
sweet and soft strains of the organ, taking
their position upon the raised platform, with
the exception of Madam Forte, who retired
to one of the family groups; after which the
ushcrs, two in each of the side asles, and
the President in the center, march down and
took their positions facing the bridal party,
after which the ceremony was performed, it
being very impressive one. When the
question was asked, "Who gveth this wo-
man to this man," Mr.. Z. ii. Clark was on
the spot to perform that important and
pleasant duty. Mr.. Clark also performed
the duties of sroomsman to the father of the
bride on the event of his marriage quite a
time ago. After the ceremony was per-
formed the procession, headed by the ushcrs,
passed up the aisle and out of the church
to their carriages, the ushcrs forming hollow
square from the door to keep the crowd from
passing them.
The groom wore 4 handsome suit of black,
with the exception of the vest, which was
OF immaculate white; white gloves and tic
and on his left breast the wedding badge of
the Eureka, surmounted by a neat tube rose
buttonholc bouquet. The bride was attrcd
in handsome Organdie, Of the finest quality,
with trimmings of the same, low cut, with
Marie Antoinettc sleeves beautiful pearl
earrings and brooch, a present from the
groom; bridal wreath of orange blossoms,
perfect Imitation OF nature, adorned her
pretty head the veil of illusion hung over
her face, which, after the ceremony, was
thrown back from the face, floating over the
back of the dress, reaching almost to the
bottom of the train, which was about three
feet long her toilette was excellent. The
bridesmaids were dressed in light silks, COW
cred with an illusion in ruhes laid in pleats,
and a handsome sash held in place by beau
tiful spray of orange blossoms.
The scene at the house where the reccp-
ton was held beggarcd description, it being
brightly Illuminated, and filled with the elite
of our city. Pretty women, gallant men,
silks, satins, precious jewels, and flowers
were in proiusiOn.
Not being close student of the jenkins
school, can hardly be expected to give an
adequate description of the charming fashions
displayed in dazzling profusion.
Among the more prominent, l might
mention Miss Mary +. Baker, of Louis
vile, n beautiful brunette, who was attircd
in a handsome pearl-colorcd silk brocade,
| with pearl ornaments. Miss Pickett, of
Louisville, a charming young lady, whom
Madam Rumor says is soon to become a
bride. She was dressed in beautiful blue
silk, handsomely trimmed. Mrs. Fanny
Macaulcy, of Louisville, a very pleasant
lady, wore very handsome black gros grain.
The bridal trousseau, 4 learn, is very fine.
The presents were displayed on a table in
the bridal chamber. The collection was
very extensive; among them were articles
of great intrinsic value. On the mantle was
displayed a beautiful bouquet of the brides,
composed of tube roses, jessamines, bcgo-
mics, rose buds, (white) lycopod, (grccn,)
with rep silk, and silver bullion, finish silk
cord and tassels, to which was attached a
cord bearing the following inscription: "TC
Mamie, with the best wishes of the Eureka
for the future"
After the happy pair had received the con
CALCULATIONS and we'll wishes of their friends
and after all had partaken of the splendi,
repast furnished by one of the lirst-class ca
tcrers of our city, the gay and much delighted
guests repaired to their homes.
After all of that happy household retired
they were aroused by serenadc to thu
bride and Sroom by Prof G. T. Graham''
screnading band.
This notable event will long be remcm
bered as one Of the most important in thu
: annals of the first-class society of Cincin
J natl.
There is to be grand reception given t.
| the pair on next Thursday evening, July ODD
, 1874, by Miss Matte E. FOssett.
Mr.. Hays and his charming lady will re
|: main in the city until the LIST of August t
) attend the receptions to be given for Their
r and to receive the calls of their friends, aftc
l which they will start on their wedding tour
May their pathways be amid beds of flowers
May they be ever strangers to sorrow, is tn
earnest and best wishes of your correspond
} ent. II. J. M.