Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1874-05-06

Miss Stewart daughter OF Senator Stewart, OF
Nevada, to Lieut.. R. G. Hooker, Of the navy,
which took place at Castle Stewart, IN Wash
inytou, on Monday night, is represented to
have been most brilliant affair. The Wash
ington Star, in its account, says:
"Withip brilliant lights, beautiful flowers,
fair faces and exquisite toilets made the wealth
or without. Indeed everything besides the
Measure of the moment, OF no importance. The
carved agate vases on the staircase leading to
the narIor floor we're filled with flowers, as also
was the vase on the la ndiug leading to the
second floor, and boquets and baskets Sent to
the bride in honor OF her marriage, were group
ed upon the tables. A baud OF music was sta
toned 10 the bali room, and very shortly after
the appointed hour, announced by Mendels-
sohn's well known Wedding March, the ap-
uroach Of the bridal party.
Rev. DR.. Atkins of st. Johns Church,
GEORGETOWN, stood iu the recess 10 the parlor,
aud the bride and groom, her sister and Lieut.;
Totteu, u S. N, who oticlatcd as bridesmaid
and proomsmau, stood directly 10 front OF him,
Senator and Mrs. Stewart, Governor Foote
and the mother and sisters of the groom stood
at either side, while directly back Of the bride
| was her lovely little baby sister Id the arms OF
|
aIabsster vase of flowers, and depending from
the ceiling was large ball Of white flowers.
The impressive words of the Episcopal service
we're solemuy uttered and thco, as the band
played The Brides Greetng,' beautiful
piece written for and dedicated to Miss Stewart
! by Mr. Walton Brumagim, OF California, a
distinguished amateur composer, friends gain
cred about to offer congratulations aud to KISS
the bride when such privilege might be claimed.
IF was observed that few gentleman who had
attained years Of discretion that is to say years
which emboldeDed them to make the attempt
or could cam the honor because OF official rank,
neglected to avail themselves Of the opportunity
The President and Gen. Sherman were notably
among the number.
'srhc bride was very siwp y attired as be-
came her YOUTH The rich white silk she wore
was trimmed across the tablier with box pleat.
ing of the same silk, narrow IN the center and
deepening on the sides; the long train was per-
fectly plain. and was Topped back on each side
With large bows OF white silk; midway on the
back breadth was spray OF orange blossoms.
The bodice was decoietee, aud relieved ny a
berthe of white tulle, with boquet de corsage
of orange blossoms; the veil, four yards square,
of illusion, envelopcd the torm, and was fasteu-
ed to the head with coronet OF orange bios
SONS. A triple circlet of pearls, from which
depeuded cross set with dlamoads on the
neck, and pearl solitaire earrings were the only
ornaments worn The pearls we're presented
by the groom; the diamonds, another pair OF
earrings belonging to the set, by the bride
parents. Miss AuDie Stewart wore white
tarletaue trimmed with ruffles of the same, aud
blue sash. The groome and groomsmau were in
full uniform, as indeed were all the army and
navy officers present Mrs. Stewart wore a
magnificent toilet, roSe-puk silk robe EN-
broidered in white down the sides, across the
front breadth and around the train, with rows
of Vaencienues lace beneath the bands OF em
broidery. Miss Grant wore pale blue silk. with
ruffies of the same, and ovcrdress OF Paris
muslin and lace Mrs. Fish wore d peacock
blue silk; with maroon trimmings; Miss Fish
Paris muslin, richly trimmed with lace.
1.-The presents were not displayed, but it was
learned that they we're very handsome Sena-
tor Jones presented magnificent silver service,
and the President solid SILVER ladle.
The bali was opened soon after the wedding
by lancer quadri!le, in which the bride danced
with the President, the gloum with Mrs. Stew
art, Mrs Freliughuysen with Senator Stewart,
and Gen. Sherman with Mrs. Porter. Alter
this the dancing was carried On With zest. The
supper room was thrown open soon after ten
clock, and all the decacles possible to pro-
cure were enjoyed.