The New York herald., 1874-05-22

numerous other distinguished guests were ar
ranged promiscuously around the table. AS in the
East Room there was no crowdlng or iostling the
service being abundant and excellent.
THE MENU.
The menu was printed on cream colored silk, and
read as fonows:-
WEDDING RECEPrIoX.
PRESIDENTIAL MANSION, May q, 1874. !
$c.,..rx ,,, Soft Crabs on Toast.
$eateaux garnis DC crabes anu champignons, Sauce
! croqueues Of chicEen With Green Peas
! VT Aspie de isngues de oaala ia Moaerne,
$saAde. Sauce Mayonalse trawberres with Cream.
Side piece OF Charlotte kusses and Croquc en-
scorheils saces a JardInIers s
SEplsraDIss i ,iIsar; ae SELLY GRANT
cor9ss garns de ,raises
l. Plombicres garnies de fruits teurs elacees
lice Cream OF various hayors
small Fancy Cakes
crunch Ia Romainc
FAScY Boxas-with Wedding Cake !
THE BRIDAL PRESENTS
After ample justice had been done the vands the
bride and groom retired to prepare for their Jour-
ncy to New York and the guests repaired to the
library. where the bridal presents were most ad-
miraby displayed. Among the most noticeable
were one silver soup ladle from Mrs. James W.
Paul, OF Philadelphia; silver ale pitcher and Inngs
from Professor and Mrs. Bartlett, OF West Point;
one silver card case from General James R.
O'Berne. or New York; one silver ladle from
Miss Emma Campbell, OF New York;
very elaborate jewel casSet from Lieutenant
Larned United States Army; very handsome
solid silver horseradlsh dish from Rear Admiral
Alden; solid silver salad bowl from Mr.. and
Mrs. Henry Cews; one pair OF silver satcellars
from Mrs. w. T. sherman; berry set from
General d. c. Comstock; silver card case from
II. Z. Alleman, OF Denver, COL; o solid
silver card receiver, presented BY the gentlemen
connected with the Executive office; silver toilet
set rom Collector Arthur, OF New York; one
oxidized silver and gold salad dish from Miss
Drexel, one OF the bridesmaids; one dessert set
from Mrs. and Miss Anthony Of New
York; very elegant ice cream service
consisting OF fourteen pieces, from Postmaster
General Creswell and lady; Mr.. and Mrs. Chil1s
presented large silver epergne with seven
dozen silver Knives forks and spoons This set at.
tracted much attention. The articles were en-
sconced In large walnut case lined with pink
satin. large silver punch ladle was from General
and Mrs. Mcdowell; silver dessert knives from
Charles A. Phelps. OF Boston; cake knife from
Aunt Nellie; tortoise sheL fan from E. B. Dyer;
berry bowl from Mr. and Mrs. J. c. Rees;
dinner service OF solid silver, twelve pieces placed
in an elegant walnut case, lined with green sarin
was presented by A. J. Drexel of Philadelphia;
oxidizcd and silver toilet set from Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Hale; o very elaborate FORK and spoon
from General Horace Porter; one satchel from NJ. NJ.
Deano; bouquet or wax flowers from H. C. Fahne-
stock; very elegant blue enamelled clock from
Secretary and Mrs. Delano; photograph album,
from Marshal Sharp; toilet set, OF the Louis Qua
o<trlA
Robson; pair Of berry spoons, from Collector
James E. Casey; one set OF ladies, from Aunt
Emma; one crockery set, from Elisha Under
wood, OF New YORK; silver sugar and cream set
from Secretary and Mrs. Belknap; one solid silver
pitcher, from Senator and Mrs. Chandler; silver
nut set OF thirteen pieces, from Colonel Fred Graut
very handsome toilet set. from General Sheridan;
ivory covered Bibles, IRON Mrs. George P. Fisher
Russia leather covered Bible, from Miss Waen;
one lace nounce, from Miss Kttte Cooke;
very elegant lace handkerchief in saith
case, from A. 7. Stewart; blue satin
and gilt fan, IRON Miss Lewis, OF Philadelphia;
very elegant smo<sd pearl ian, trimmed witt,
point applique lace, from General Badeau; one
thread lace handkerchief, from General and Mrs.
Babcock; solid silver mustard and pepper boxes,
from Mr.. ana Mrs. Shoemaker, OF CINCINNATI one
lace handkerchief and bag, from Aunt Nellie;
from Mrs. General Grant, q SEE OF ivory
brushes, with monogram; elegant silver tankard,
rom Secretary and Mrs. Fish: oxidized and silver
toilet glass, from Senator and Mrs. Frehnghuysen;
one spoon holder, from Mr.. Mariscal; afterdinner
coffee set, OF silver, rom Miss Phelps, of New
YORK; afserdinner coffee set OF silver,
from Jesse Brown, of Washington; large
silver pitcher, from Miss Bealie; one solid
silver vinaigrette, from Commodore Ammen;
ons necklace and locket very handsome.
from Justice and Mrs. Hunt; one necklace and
stone cameo locket, from Mr.. and Mrs. G. Dawson
Coleman; elaboratey carved ivory fan, from jessie
Grant; one pendant necklace, very elegant. from
Senator and Mrs. Conkling; gold ball necklace and
pendant, > IRON Miss Porter; one pair Of
earrings, from Miss Carpenter; one
Roman locket, from Miss Conkling; one
full Of pink coral, consisting OF bracelets, neck
ACE, brooch and earrings, very elegant and rarely
carved, from Governor and Mrs. Alexander II.
Shepherd; one turquoise aud gold locket, from Mr.
Van Allen; one enameled and gold locket, from
MISS Barnes, bridesmaid; one Roman
bracket, IRON General Van Allen; one travelling
cloak, from Miss Fish: one emerald and diamond
ring from Mr.. ana Mrs. L. p. Morton, OF New York;
single stone diamond ring, very large, from Mr..
and Mrs. A. E. Bore; five stone diamond ring
rom Mr. A. G. Catten, Japanese ivory glove box
rom u ). Grant, Jr.; one fruit dish from
AlTs anu MT5. a. IL. LaHtus perry SET, from
Mrs. Edwards Perrepoint; silver tete-a-rete SER
vice, from Secretary and Mrs. Richardson;
Bake basket from Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Biddle, OF
ice bowl from General and Mrs.
Hunter. berry set rom Attorney General and Mrs.
berry set from Mrs. l.. L. Felt, one pair
of bronze and silver nower vases from Miss
jewel case from MISS Florence
Phelps, oxidzed jewel case from Major
w. Mckee Dun, Jr.; toilet set. gilt
Dronzed from Senator and Mrs. Stewart; ice
cream service, fourteen pieces from Donald Nc
Lehman OF san Francisco. The President IN addl-
lion to the Mechlln lace gave his aaugnter $4,000
N money.
The presents win soon be packed and sent to
Europe. They are valued at about 100000. Gene.
al Grant allowed his daughter some months ago
20 name what he should give her without re-
yard to cost. Her choice was set OF
black and one or white lace. Mrs. Grant