Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1874-05-05
THE STEWART WEDDING.
A Brilliant Society fair, aud a Real
Old Fashf0ned Merry.

Vbu oS0hOneu em6klnx.
Society walked up last evening and celebrated
the occasion by turning out en- masse to attend
the wedding OF one of Its special fsvorites, Miss
Stewart, to Lieut.. r. c. Hooker, of the
navy. II was not apparent that anybody
who had been invited had the hardihood to re-
sist attending, even though the skies were I'M
prop'tous. The Invitations, which blythe way,
were as simple as they were elegant, numbered
about six hundred, and asked the guests to be
present at the marriage at o'clock For ono
good society took its dinner early, and ap-
peared punctually at the gates of Castle Stew
art before the witchipg hour. in fact as early a,
half past the line of carriages beginning at
the entrance of the porte cochere reached nearly
around the circular park
BRILLIANT sCENR.
Within brilliant lights, beautiful flowers, fair
faces and exquisite toilets made the weather
without, indeed everything besides the pleasure
OF the moment, of no Importance. The carved
agate vases on the staircase leading to the par
lor floor were filed with flowers, as also was
the vase on the landing leading to the second
floor, and boquets and baskets sent to he bride
In honor of her marriage, were grouped upon
the tables. Among these floral offerings were
baskets from Chief Justice and Mrs. Waite
Judge and Mrs. Swsyne, Judge and Mrs Field,
and an anchor, suspended by tri-coiOred rib
bons, sent by General and Mrs. Smith. band
VI huriC WAS statlODeU In the DALI room, aud
very shortly after the appointed hour announced
py Mendeiesohn's well-known Wedding March,
THE APPROACH OF THE BRIDAL PARTY.
Reverend DR.. Atkins, Of st. Johns Church,
Georgetown, stood in the recess in the parlor,
and the bride and groom, her sister and Lieut..
Totten, q. 8. N, who Officiated as bridesmaid
and groomsman, stood directly in front of him.
Senator and Mrs. Stewart, Governor Foote and
the mother and sisters Of the groom stood ct
either side, while directly back Of the bride was
her lovely little baby sister in the arms of her
nurse. The deep recess held an exquisite ala
ceiling was a large ball OF white flowers The
impressive words Of the Episcopal service were
olemnly uttered, and then, as the band played
written for and dedicated to Miss Stewart by
Mr. Walton Brumsgim, of California, q distn-
guished amateur composer, friends gathered
s ABOUT 70 0ner concentrations and to kiss the
bride when such privilege might be claimed.
Ii was observed that few gentlemen who had
attained years Of discretion, that is to say years
which emboldened them to make the attempt,
or could claim the honor because of official
rank, neglected to avail themselves Of the Oh
portunity. The President and General Sher-
man were notably among the number. And
then came Secretary Robson, who declared
that the bride could not enter the navy until he
had admitted her, which having done by kiss
ne at once proceeded to ratify several other
naval engagements which he found about the
house, In the same manner. In short, IL was a
REAL oLD-FAsHIoNED MRRRY-MAKING,
and everybody seemed to throw aside care for
the noDce and think only of enjoyment.
Brides always look lovely, they say, but that
is not true. At any rate there are brides and
brides, and the bride OF last evening was in
deed fair picture to look upon. She was very
simply attired as became her youth. The rich
white silk she wore was trimmed across the
row In the center and deepening on the sides;
the long train was perfectly plain, and was
topped back on each side with large bows Of
white silk; midway Cd the back breadth was a
spray OF orange blossoms The bodice was de-
coLiette, and relieved by berthe of white
tulle, with bouquet de corsdge of orange
blossoms; the veil four yards square OF
illusion, enveloped the form, and was fastened
to the head with q coronet of orange blossoms
triple circlet OF pearls, from which depended
cross set with diamonds, on the neck, and
worn: The pearls we're presented by the groom;
the diamonds, another pair of earrings belong
ing to the set, by the brides parents. Miss
Annie Stewart wore white tarletane trimmed
with ruffies Of the same, and blue sash
The groom and groomsman were in full UNI
form, as indeed were all the army and navy
ofhcers present The ushers were Commander
Manly, q. s. N; Lieut.. Commander Schouler.
Y. s. N; Lieut.. Potter, U. s. N; Lieut.. e. b.
Very, U. 3. N; Lieut.. s. X. Allen, L. 8. Ma
rine corps; Lieut.. c. III. Heintzelman, U. s. A;
and Lieut.. j. III. Jones. U. s. A. Mrs. Stewart
wore magnificent toilet, a rose-pink silk robe
embroidered in white down the Sides across the
front breadth and around the train, with rows
of yslenciennes lace beneath the bands OF en-
broldery. Miss Grant wore pale blue silk, with
tuffies OF the same, and overdress or Paris mus
lin and lace. Mrs. Fish wore a peacock blue
muslin, richly trimmed with lace. Some OF the
other ladies whose dresses were extremely
handsome were Mrs. Shepherd, Mrs. Cresweli,
Mrs. Coston, Miss Edes, Miss Richardson, Mrs
and the Misses KIlb0urne, Mrs. Marcy, Mrs
Audepreid, the Misses Sherman, Mrs. Freling-
Niles, Mrs. Foster, Miss Annie Smith, Mrs
Meredith Smith, Mrs. Macarthur, and Mrs.
Paschal.
THE PRESENTS
were not displayed, but it was learned that
they were very handsome. Senator Jones pre-
sented q magnificent silver service, and the
President solid silver ladle.
THE DANCING.
The ball was opened soon after the wedding
by lancer quadrille, in which the bride danced
with the President, the groom with Mrs. Stew
art, Mrs. Frelinghuysen with Senator Stewart,
and General Sherman with Mrs. Porter. After
The supper-room was thrown open soon after
ten O'Clock, and all the delicacies possible to
procure were enjoyed.
WHO WE'RE THERE.
There were present the President, Miss Grant,
Colonel Grant, Mr.. Ssrtoris, the Secretary of
State, Mrs. and Miss Fish, Miss Richardson,
Mrs. Creswell, Attorney General Williams,
Governor and Mrs. Shepherd, Senators Carpen-
ter, Anthony, Window, Sherman, Morrill,,
Jones, Cenkling, Chandler, Ramsey Freling-
huysen, Mrs and Misses Frelinghuysen, Mrs.
Window, Mrs. Carpenter, Mrs. Sherman, Gen.
Sherman in full uniform, and his two char ming
daughters, Mrs. General Meigs, sdss Meigs,
Mrs. Admiral Dshlgren, Rear Admiral Alden,
Mr. Justice Swayne and wife, Mr.. and Mrs.
Eugene Hale, Mr.. Justice Field, Mrs. Field
Mrs. SweariDgen, Mr.. Justice Hunt and Mrs
Hunt, Mrs. General Ricketts,, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hastings, Mrs. Camp, Miss Swan. Mr.. and Mrs.
s; y. Miles, Dr., Mrs and Miss MAXWELL, Prof.
Mrs. and MIR. C0ston, DIR. Lincoln, Miss
Annie Smith, Mrs. General Foster, Mr..
and Mrs. Lathrop, MIR. and Mrs. ID. X. Nc
Rss. Mrs p, General zeilin, Miss zeilin, Mrs.
kilbourne, Misses Kilbourne, MT. and Mrs
Hutchinson, Mr.. and Miss Edse, Mrs. Meredith
Smith, Major and Mrs. Slack. Miss Alice Bart
ley, MT. Cslderon Carlisle. DR.. Msgrucer, Mr..
and Miss Magruder, Colonel and Mrs. Auden-
reid, Mrs. General Marcy, Mr.. and Mrs. Weed,
Judge Embry, Judge and Mrs. Macarthur,
Mrs. Judge PaschaI, Mrs. Ross Ray, Mrs. All,
bert and Mig Ella Ray, Mrs: Alexander Ray,
Miss Page, Paymaster and Mrs. Alvord, Mira
Sturdevant Moore, Lieut.. Commander Kane