The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-04-24

over the corssge and around the V shared
neck. which was finished with a Bernhsrdt
| collar of point dutchess lace, lined with psle
pink and held in place by fine wires. Her
hair was brushed back from her Temples and
tell in short curls from small coil in the
back. The high forehead-the srched eve
brows-the queenly poise of the mech, with the
toilet so nearly approaching the fashion ofthe
last centu y made the tout ensemble Of
Mrs. Lakeland highly suggestive If a
mosaic of Marie Antoinette. The brides
maids we're fse in number. They were
dressed alike in.whi,e Sursh silk almost
covered with India Null en- train, V shaped
necks and elbow sleeves There was a
slight introduction of lace, either point
applique or Breton, and variety of flowers.
cardinal roses, clemstis snd convolvulous.
Each gentleman, by q small badge or bou-
quet, wore his lsdy's colors.
The Right Rev. Bishop Ryan had mean.
while assumed position under the arch
against the west wall of the room.
dc wore the home dress of bishop.
being cosssck of purple cloth, a
rochet of white lace, a cape of purple silk
with heavy gold cross and chain about his
neck.
was of thick brocaded satin of cream tint.
the flowers thrown up, being in the design of
lonquils aud lilies of the valley. II was
princess shape, falling in unbroken folds
without drspery from the neck to the end of
the train, which was finished with two rows
OF knife plaitings in plain satin and edged
with balyuse of Valenciennes lace. The
'front.' width Of plain satin shilred into shells,
and folded into intricate and artistic shapes,
each terminating in a fall of Valenciennes
lace three inches wide; same lace, of very rare
quslity "a present from her mother to the
pride, and worthy to be an heirloom), being
introduced at all available points of the dress
ana on the elbow.sleeves. The neck was V
SNAPPED, deliberately finished with lace. On
the LETT side of the corssge was small but
exquisite boquet of orange and hazel BIOS
SONS. The veil was Of silk tulle two Yards
square, finished with an inch.wiie hem and
three rows of embroidery Of white silk. 1t
was fastened on the hair with spray of
orange and hazel blossoms, and caught on
u'ilerent places so as to completely envelop
the person. The bride carried in her hand a
bouquet and Valenciennes handkerchief.
part Of the lace set presented by her
mother. She has dark brown hair and ewes.
a rosette complexion, and looked her very
loveliest in her bridal robes.
THE CEREMONY
began BY. short admonitory from Bishop
Ryan, followed by the mutual VOWS and the
pledging of the troth. The ring WAS placed
on tne brides finger with the usual form of
words, after which came the benediction, the
whole consuming only twenty minutes.
MIR. and Mrs. r. j. Lakeland we're the first
70 present their congratulations to the bride
and their new son-in.law, after which sisters,
brothers, relatives and friends pressed upon
them. Last of all the many beautiful
children belonging to the large connection
requested their expected kiss. Only short
time now elapsed ere the house became
crowded with guests arriving in quick sue
cesslon. The cream OF st. Louis society in
beauty and elegance came out en- masse to do
honor to the occasion. The strains of delcj-
GUS music, the mingled odors of thousand
flowers, the joyous laugh and the
presence OF fair women, all contributed their
fascination to the scene. The clouds. which
casta threatening look at noon, were all
aglow with the smile of the departing sun,
and nature, joining the voices of friends,
wished bon voyage to the mariners embark>
ing for the mysty future Many who came
for momentary look fingered long to ad-
mire. They passed across the hall through
the handsome sitting-room, with
Is luxurious lounges and enticing
chairs - to the refreshment-rooms,
where more substantial delights than those
OF contemplation were to be obtained; then
back again to the long parlor into the presence
OF the newly.marred pair for one more look
before departing.
MIR. and Mrs Trezevant left on the 8
o'clock train for Little Rock, Arkansas,
to visit a sister of tue groom. They 60 hence
to several points in Texas, and return to
81. Louis in three weeks by way of New
Orleans.