The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1875-06-04

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THE RECEPTION CARDS
were engraved on cream-wnlte board. They were
two in number, inclosed in an envelope with the
Generals military crest on the leaf and containing
the followlng:-
MISS IRENE RUoKER.
SLIEUTENANT GENERAL and MRS. sHERIDAN.s
THE WEDDING PRESENTS.
There seems TO be no end 10 the Wedding pres
ents which nave been snowerec upon the fair
bride. The HERALD representative visited the
residence or General Rncker this afternoon Tor the
purpose OF examining them and making as COM
plete list as would be needed to give the public
an idea OF their magnincence. he was most
courteously received Notwithstanding the fact
that the house had been besieged for the past
three days BY anxious local reporters, who were
positively, yet courteously, denied admission.
The name of the HERALD at once secured an audi
ence with Mrs. Rucker, who very oblgngy dis
played the wealth OF gifts which had already been
received The presents wero arrayed upon tables
In one or the upper chambers, and were most
carefully guarded. The following are
THE PRINCIPAL GIFTS -
A SEED pearl set, pin and earrings, from Presi-
dent and Mrs. Grant.
Elegant Wulu6 SdVlu ldns oVc'lalu Win pVlAs
lace, mother-ofpearl sticks and handle; from
Colonel Fred Grant.
A bijou watch, beautifully enamened In all the
delicate shades network OF running vines and
tiny rosebuds wandering over pale blue back
ground. together with delicate chain, with balls
OF the same exquisite workmanshp at interv ais.
A crosspar "a perfect wonder or vines and rose
buds completed this masterpiece OF beauty-ope
OF the beautiful gifts sent 1t was the present
OF General Kapp
French card receiver-gold box encircled by
a painted wreath-the close fitted cover of the
rarest diamond crystal, with 'Irene" craven Ii |;
from Miss Wadsworth.
very neat gold chatelaine. with attachments,
from Colonel Michael V. Sheridan, brother or the
General.
Catholic prayer book, Illuminated text, gold
clasps blue and pearl cover, from Mrs. Colonel NJ.
" Sheridan.
neat bronze inkstand, from Mr. Fullerton, OF
ST. Louis.
magnificent set OF bronze candelabrum and
inkstand, grifrins designs; Major Jones.
Coral necklace and rose pink beads and fan
and pendant earrings TO match; General Sheri-
dams mother.
very elegant wrought lace handkerchief; Miss
Anna Wilson.
point lace handkerchief. very valuable, and OF
bridal occasion A. 7. Stewart,
Point lace fan, with carved motherotpearl
handle General and MIRA. DunE.
thread lace carriage sunsnade, with lavender
silk lining; Colonel and Mrs. Gillespie.
white silk parasol, with ivory stick ana thread
lace cover, from General and Mrs. Fry.
A gold locket, set with turquoise, from General
and Mrs. Baird.
A beautiful point lace fan, from General aud
MRS. Baocock.
gold necklace and pendant ornament, nom
Samuel Johnson.
An amber rosary. from Mr.. LAWYER.
An ivory missal. from DR.. and Mrs. N. r Cooke.
Besides the above arc the following from various
donors:--
An elegant bronze table.
one deep point lace nounce.
Point lace collar aud sleeves
Point lace 1cnu.
Pearl cross
Solitaire finger and earrings
Diamond bracelet
Full set or Etruscan gold.
Set necklace and earrings
Large coral cross.
Set Roman Jewelry.
Gold berry bowl and spoon.
Blue enamelled watch, set with pearls.
Magnificent bronze clock. win ornaments to
match.
Full set gold-llned salt cups and spoons.
Two enameued vases, very elegant
Two silver dinner coffee sets.
one solid gold nsh knife and fork.
One exquisite book rack.
variety OF bouquet holders OF silver, ana a
thousand and one other articles.
The following are
GENERAL sHERIDAN's PREsESrA
very handsome coupe, elegantly finished,
brown satin Innings, silver mountlngs.
Gold and rubber harness.
A pair OF sorrel thoroughbred horses.
pair OF FIRST water diamond solitaire earrings
to match the engagement ring.
a silver Jewel case
In a charming pale pink satin case, a necklace
oil gold beads, alternately obiong, 1lagree and
round c1.' attached 70 gold pendant, with
buou watch and girdle chain and favors Tor
the wedding fan.
one set Of pearl earrings and pin.
One set DEAD gold Jewelry.
A superb set OF SOLID silver, In six pieces. II is
OF embossed satin finished silver with gold trim
mings anu Innings. IL Is all eXqusitely wrought.
and consists OF sugar BOWL tea urn with stand.
ard, creamer SOP bowl ana saver. The set Is a
present from fourteen gentlemen IN this city, per-
sonal friends or the General. liz was presented 10
the General on the occasion OF MS recent bachelor
farewell dlnner whleh VAS rendered hIm by the
now THE srDE WAS DRESSED.
Miss Rucker was clad In q bridal rone or thick
creamy while cJrued SILK. Ii was cut VITA a
Princess train, Immensely long and narlng the
'front.' and side breadths gorcd 10 nc the figure
closely. At the lover edge OF the skirt Ii was cut
~ Grecian squares six inches deep. eight inches
apart az each opening, one corner folded back,
disclosing shaped plating OF white lisse. This
was continued around the skirt. Just above this
a nlne-nch plating OF the lisse. headed with
band or SIX, bordefed WITH wreath or orange
buds spiral OF plated tulle up the back breadtas
and tab1er oil the lisse lestOoned pack with
orange sprays. The waist was maze high and the
sleeves demi-long, finished with plaitings OF
lisse, plain bodice which was cut win
long, soft points over the bosom and with
sQuare-shRped neck. The browning touch to this
supremacy beautiful dress was the bridal we'll an
imma n.e sheet OF soft airy. MhILe inIle Mnich