The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-06-20
THE WHITE HOUSE WEDDING.
Marriage Of Mics Plat and
General Hastings.
A BRILLIANT SCENE.
The Ceremonies at the Execu-
tive Mansion.
[Dr TELEGRAPH TO TIE HERALD


ing in response Invitations tho favored few.
reading fo.lows:-
Tho President and Mrs. hayes requests your prce-
once at The marriage OF their neice, Emily
Is 1875 az seven O'Clock. Executive Mansion. Wash
lngton. ID. q.
Tho White House never was the scene OF moro
JOYOUS occasion or sent out iarer bride.
Tho whole mansion was illuminated and pro
fusey decorated with howcrs especially tho
inner corridor ana the red, blue and
green parors. which were perfect ,rumpns Of tho
florists art The blue parlor, where the ceremony
took place, chef d'Gucre Of e.oratvs skill. The
velvet carpet rs OF softly shaded gray. blended with
blne tho walls tinted 10 match with golden
monldings; The chairs and sofas are Of gilt,
upholstered WITH blue satin damssk, the hangiugs
and lambrcquius 10 correspond with handsome cur
tains OF hand wrought lace. Fronting IFS one groat
window which commands u beautiful view OF the Po,o-
and tho Executive grounds fountains and gardens
broad cornce OF SOLID lilies and tuschias
below which fcstooned heavy rope vines with
swinging tassels OF ferns and lilies, III the centre
depending from this rope magnificent marriage
bell, three feet and four feet hight
posed Of choicest rosebuds, lilies aud other 1ne white
flowers. the inside was lined with solid rosebuds
and the fragrant dcutsia and the tongue was
circular bouquet Of lilies oil the valley. Nellie
Grants marriage bell which few years ago hung
the same place, was said to be superb, but this
conceded by all authorities to be more bearti
full From the great crystal chandeliers depended
wreaths OF Boston smylax, and the same plant
drapcd tho mirrors, picture frames and corpiccs.
giant fuscnias ferns and tropical plants
adorned tho corners. Tho man,els were perfect
masses OF bloom fringed with maiden's hair; every
liable held It's fragrant tribute and upon tho walls
hung scvcrol exquisite wreatbs, tho gifts OF loving
friends.
PARTY.
AT precisely O'Clock tho bridal party ored
the Blue ROOM in the following order:-First
Airs General Mitchell, eldest sister OF the
BRIDE leaning on the Of the President
next, Mrs. Hayes, with the groom; next,
tho iair brae upon tho OF her father. Mr. Platt
OF Columbus, Ohio; then Mrs. Fullerton, tho
br1es other sister, the brother OF BRIDE nd
tho immediate relatives. Arriving under the
riage bell tho ccrcmony was performed by Bishop
Jaeger OF the Southern Episcopal Diocese, Of Ohio,
the President giving tho bride away.
THE BRIDAL DRESS.
The bridal robe elegant white brocade, In
fern Leaf pattern cut prnccsss. with immense train,
| skirt edged with Two rows Of hne kno plating
IN white gros grain, with shell trimming OF
| blossoms. rho same typical flowers iostooned tho
irain draped dlagonaliy across tho 'front.' gar
mnous veil that noated around tho bride ike u cloud;
| slc wore jewels oil any Kiud; her shining black
neck snc wore long sleeves Of white kid. and satin
slippers, ana carried point lace fan with
pearl sticks, OF tho bridal presents An elegant
point lace fan. another gift ana bouquet OF white
lowers completed the tort ensemble Of ono OF the most
| and ia said 10 resemble her aunt. Mrs Hayes SO
closely that the two have often been mistaken for
mcthor and daughter
/ The groom, General Hastings, IS tall nne looking
gentleman, somewhat lame from wound received In
THE DRESS OF MRS. HAYES.
| mrs. Hayes wore the elegant dress which made
for late Union League reception at Philadelphia.
II Is heavy co!ored gros grain, combined with
| brocadod velvet grcnadno Of thc same shade, gar
and lace, braided with pearls. II was cut
Princcssc tram. with square corsnge, filed
1 in with iuiIc aud elbow sleeves. met by tho long
gloves IL q most becoming costume 70 the hand
| some mistress OF tho Wbitc House.
i TIL. GUESTS
The guests comprised cdiato relatives on
both sides, tho members OF tho Cabinet friends OF the
family from Columbus. who arc resident IN
| Washington, Vice President Wheeler, Gen.
srai sherman and family, senator Stanley
Mathews, Minister Noycs and few others
/ Immediately after the ceremony and customary
congratulations tho party repaired TO the private
dining room. where dainty rspast was spread. con-
sstng OF Ices CONNECTIONS, caKos Salads sandwiches,
| coffee, chocolate, lemonade, &c. Tho room
soa"m,ns AZ el,her end stood an i'm msrss wsddInS
cake at least three feet high, trimmed with silver
and wrea.hed with roses; pyramids OF flowers and
each plate stood silver boquet holder containing
| dainty boutonncrrs. The gold spoons, FORKS and
knives; the china, edged with purple and gold and
bearing tho United States In the centre
looked natural. but tho customary wincsasscs
missing.
| At half past nine the newly married pair departed
days Of tho honey moon. The plan Of their tour is
not yot decided upon, but they design visiting tho
ana most places o. 70 "a. U1 s
Ito at Rockford, ILL.,, where General Hastings 10 on
gagged In bushes, Tor the winter
| THE BRIDE's TRAVELLING DREsA
Tho brides travelling dress Is Of darK bottle green
eamcs hair snd silk; the skirt IL snort with front
/ oil camci's hair plainly drapcd across hkc apron
and fuJ back OF six. The poionase is cut snort
ve rons and Tong swallow vail behind With loops
ot s,lk extending down tho back hat, gloves boots
paraso IN exactly matching shade complete this
| elegant costume.
The trousscau Is quite extensive and was principally
made BY Nine Polk, 81 New YORK. by special request
o. Mr.. Hayes ana the BRIDE snc mina,m are WITH WITH
are dresses Tor every imaginable occasion.
Tor the house, street. church, ball and
opera. There are carriage costumes, walking
costumes and reception costumes. An elegant
reception drcss Is Of pale blue gros grain. trimmed
with vailenccnncs; another IS OF wnne India muslin
over peach coored six; another Of cameo tinted
| satin combined with velvet; black velvet and
| grcnadne makes n most becoming walking costume;
another rs OF black gros grain embroidered In coors
another elegant black siiK Is heavily beaded with cl
| WEDDING PRESENTS
| The wedding gus wore numerous and costly. Tho
dchcacy ofthe family prevents their publication ana
great pAius were saken 10 keep even tho mention OF
other presents bank check OF considerable valuo
from the President tea set OF solid silver, set OF
god iruit spoons aud number Of bronxos snd vases,
an exquisite ormuiu and siivcr clock tiny watch IN
cruscd with diamonds and triple necklace OF peari2
| WHITE HOUSE
This was the seventh wedding that has taken place
at the Executive Msnsion aud u 10 SAID that none
ceoded u IN simplicity ana quiet tastc The nrst we'd
ding was TINT OF Representative Joan O. Jackson Of
CIarksburg Va. (now West vngiuis) and Miss Todd,
relative OF Mrs Madison. This took place IN 1911
| In Msdison's administration.
me next vas that OF President Monroe's daughter
| Marina and Mr.. Goavcrneur, Of New York, In 1922
The thlrd was that oi John Adams, son OF President
Jonn Quincy Adams, and his cousin, MISS Holien, ~
which General Ramsey. now VI Washing ton, was ono
| oil tho groomsmen. This was In 1926.
| Next came The marriage, In General Jackson's ad-
minisiratop, OF the daughter OF Major Lewis0a old
| friend ana military companion Of Jackson, TO ".
| Pagcot, Frenchman from Martinique. Pagsot Was
subsequently Frcncn Minister to the United States
| and tlc mcinory Of both The social qualities of hs
brdc and tho grim peasantry with when Ola Hickory
gave her away at the n0ptials ~ still fresh tho
minds of the elder class OF residents OF the city.
Tue nth was that OF Hiss Tyler daughter OF Prcsi-
a "A "A Mall nf E,rgto