The New York herald., 1874-10-21

that you may enjoy the riches OF His grace here,
and In the world to come lie everlasting.
After the Ceremony.
Immediately after the minister mad finished and
offered his congratulations TO Colonel ana hirs
Frederick Dent Grant the band struck up the
overture to Tampa, . and Mrs Honore came up
ana kissed her daughter The latter operation
was then repeated by Mrs. Potter Palmer, Mrs.
Grant and the President. The bridal party then
formed . semi-circe, with the newly married
couple IN the centre, and the President and Mrs.
Grant on the lett, and all those present passed
along and rendered their congratulations A
move WAS then made to the collation., the bride
and groom leading tae way.
The COLLATION..
After the ceremony the guests who were invited
TO witness this interesting event greeted the bride
the way was immediately led to tne small parlOr
back OF the library. where 1he wedding collation.
was laid. The favored guests numbering about
sixty or seventy people, moved forward IN regular
order to the sweet. mellow tones OF the band
which dlscoursed most appropriate music during
the feast. The view OF the table was dazzling In
it's brightness, the entire service being
OF silver and glass. This service, which
is perfectly plain but solid, was nrst used at the
wedding OF Mr.. Honore's eldest daughter, now
Mrs. Potter Palmer. Cups, saucers and plares
with the standards and many other dishes, were Of
silver, while this was relieved and the effect
heightened py the many graceful and unique
vessels In Baccarat glass. Tue crystal chandelier
put up for this occasion, which alone cost $500,
and whicn lighted up the room with iss eleven
burners, was Suspended from the ceiling just over
the centre Of the table. The sparkle and nash OF
this ornament the sheen Of the silver and the
simmer OF Inc glass, with the delicate odors and
the dainty flowers were like dream Of fairy
land. The tout ensemble was beautiful, having
been mstheucaily designed and artisicany ex-
ecuted. Standing in line ready to remove the
covers at the signal from the major domo were .
score OF colored waters In 1un regulation dress
suits of nne br0adciotn, with white vests, neck
ties, and handsome MOWERS. At q signal from
their chez; each man stepped forward and raised
the silver cover from some elegant dish.
The menu, which was printed on the nnest
cream laid English paper, was in mauve Ink and
missal text.
IN THE CENTRE OF THE TABLE
was an exquisite ornamental stand ofnowers. 1t
stoud about two feet hiRh, and was surmounted BY
large globe, or rather half.globe OF flowers, In
which. carnations, camelllas tuberoses, jasmine
and bridal roses predomiuated. Vines OF smilax
traled. and were fssrooRed gracefully from be.
meath It, and with every motion thar stirred the
air wsves OF perfume arose from this lovely orna.
ment aud were waited through the room. Artln-
cial odora grew rank OK scentless in presence Of
its overpowering, Dut pure and delicate odor.
At the top and bottom were the BRIDES and
groom's cake. These were twenty-five inches in
diameter, and were mounted on silver standards
about two inches larger In circumference than the
cakes. On this space was placed an exquisite
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tiny bridal roses Asimilar wreath adorned the edge
Of the CAKES, while graceful bouquet Ornamental
the centre OF each. At each side OF the table was
dish OF game en- Bellevue, also In silver dishes /;
one being boned quail and the other boned prairie
chicken. The beauty OF these dishes consisted in
the fact that they were each surmounted by o
deIicately cooked bird like those In the dish but,
through some mysterious necromancy OF the
cuisine. clad IN Its natural feathers and looking
natural as life but with one gentle, dexterous
touch these were removed II BY magic. On each OF
the corners was tall ornamented pyramid Of Ice
cream, dehcately nsvored and colored Again, in
Uniform position came the patttes, sweetbreads.
turkey, oysters. and the nllets OF snipe. The
cakes. ices, jeles, fruits and other dsicacies
finished the adornng and made q selection Of
edlbles that would have tempted, not an ancnorte
but an epicure. Tea, co1ee and cham pagnc trappe
room there was some delicious drink Jrappe. In
GLIDING all the fruits, delicate Wines punches and
conee tea ana chocolate. This was most thought
ful and desirable arrangement, frequently at
such entertainments IL is almost impossible to get
even drink OF water. The more favored guests
having nnished their repast ana doue ample JUS
tice to the least, they returned to the drawing
rooms, as ct half.past four the general reception
commenced. The high-priced darby waters,
buttoning linen Jackets over tneir satin vests that
they might not be soileo, immediately cleared aud
reset the table, and in the briefsst time imaain-
able IL was restored to It's pristine beauty. This
room. like all the others, was
ONE GLOWING, PERFuxEp MASS OF BLoox.
Pale, sanity helotropes dark. ensanguined
passion flowers, stainless virgin lles scarlet
geraniums. dropping iuchsia sprays, glowing scar.
let geraniums and bouyardias, purple pansies and
sweet-scentcd Enehsn violets roses In every STYLE
from the baby bud that whispers It's rrst love tone
to the sullblown blossom that 50 plainly urges Its
passionate appeal IL scarce needs floral inter.
prefer TO read Its language; delicate zinneas
peariy white jasmine, fragrant tuberoses South.
ern crepe.m0ss, oleanders, Mn1noiias and every
flower that blows, with ali dainty .traiiinr vines
made up charming rest ier the eye and Q dainty
treat Tor the nose.
Congra atulationx.
After satisfying the wants OF the inner man the
guests moved up stars and paid visit to the
room where the presents we're displayed, and a
pleasant ten minutes passed away examining the
costly toSens OF friendship tlat the bride had re-
ceived. Shortly alter Iour P. NJ. the bride and
groom returned to their position under the noral
canopy, and. nanked by the bridesmaids
and groomsmen ana the President and
Mrs. Grant ut their lett received the
congrs OF the guests invited to the recep
tiou. Tue bride looked very lretty, as with deep
rose color mantling her cheeks she blusnIngly re-
celved the compliments OF her friends. She. like
her lovely sister, Mrs. Potter falmer, ls petite in
stature, with dark raven hair, nash,ng BLACK eyes,
tiny ears ana pearly teeth. Al the guests eutercd
the parlor they were introduced to Mr.. and Mrs.
Honore, the iather and mother OF che bride. Tne
reception lasted until shortly af.er ak O'CLOCK
P.M