Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1883-02-01
A NOTABLE WEDDING
And the Elegant Costumes Gracing
Il.
Description Of the Toiiettes Of the hoffstt-
Jackson Wedding and List
Of the Presents.

The mostpoted event which has secured
in the social circles Of Parkersburg for some
time was the Moffett-Jackson wedding last
Thursday. The bride being the daughter
of Judge J.. NJ. Jackson, who Is well known
as a popular gentlemen and an able iurist,
together with the high social position OF
the contracting parties made the event one
Of more than usual interest The friends
of the happy pair will be glad TO learn that
they are having a pleasant trip south,
having left Cincinnati on board Of one OF
those elegant New Orleans steamers en-
route for the Crescent City. Following will
be found a description Of the elegant toilets
of the fair guests WAC were present on the
happy occasion, which will be OF interest
10 the lady readers of the REGISTER; also a
list of the bridal presents.
THE BRIDES DRESS
was a superb white moire princess Ell
traine, with satin front richly decorated
with pearl and crystal embroidery. Tne
corsage was cut square neck and filled in
with crepe lisse ruchings, and was finished
off with q handsome bunch Of ostrich tips.
Long mousquetaire gloves reaching to the
elbow sleeves were worn. The entire dress
was covered by the vail, a ieecy cloud OF
tulle fastened to the trail by pearl orna-
ments. A beautiful boquet OF white
flowers was carried in the hand.
HANDSOME TOILETS.
Mrs. Judge J. NJ. Jackson wore a rich
black silk with lace trimmings and nat
ural flowers.
Mrs. +. V. Rathbone, pearl grey aud pale
blue silk with silver ornaments.
Mrs. DR.. Motfett wore an elegant black
silk costume.
Mrs. Governor Jackson, black silk and
embossed velvet with diamond ornaments.
Mrs. General Jackson, handsome black
silk.
Mrs. Judge J. ]. Jackson. lilac satin,
white lace trimmi' gs and diamond orna'
ments, very handsome and becoming.
Mrs. w. H. Small, a Partisan toilet OF
black silk. with natural flowers and superb
diamond ornaments.
Mrs. G. w. Thompson, black silk with
white flowers.
Mrs. Henry Jack on, blue velvet en- traine
with irridescent trimmings and diamond
ornaments.
Mrs. W. II. Smith wore a beautiful and
becoming costume OF white
OTHER BEAUTIFUL DRESSES.
Miss Lily Jackson wore an aesthetic cos.
tune of pink satin, polka dotted, trimmings
of cream colored lace, turquise and diamond
| ornaments, very attractive and handsome.
Miss Nettie Fracker, Of Washington, d..
c., Paris muslin and lace dress, with satin
trimmings, and pearl ornaments.
Mrs. Major Steele, black velvet, diamond
ornaments.
Mrs. Follett, of Ma1ct'a, white satin Ell
traine.
Mrs. Skinner, a becoming costume OF pink
cashmere.
II Dl1.o l. -;,l ., n
and satin, with trimmings OF white Spanish
lace.
Mrs. Thos. Wetherell, a rich crimson silk
with crimson flowers.
Mrs. Robert Gibson, handsome black
silk.
Mrs. Alfred Williams, an elegant costume
Of black silk.
Miss Sophie Rathbone, superb cream bro
| cade satin en- traine, diamond ornaments.
Miss Doremus, of Patterson, n. j., pink
! satin, with cascades of white Spanish lace.
Miss Mary Bukey. white muslin skirt,
with white MORE waist, ornamented with
exquisite sprays of flowers, hand painted.
Mrs. DR.. Alexander. elegant bottle green
silk, crimson flowers.
Miss Burlington, palo blue silk, white
lace trimmings. .
Miss Fanny Talbot, of st. Lonis, Mo-,
white Spanish lace dress, diamond orna-
ments, very becoming and handsome.
YOUNG LADIES COSTUMES.
Miss Jennie Smith, white MORE, with
crimson flowers.
Miss Sallie Pool, of Baltimore, crimson
| surah satin, diamond ornaments.
Miss Nellie Chancellor, white satin, dia-
mono ornaments.
Miss Bette Chancellor, white satin, Span.
ish lace trimmings.
Miss Kinnie Smith, a becoming dress OF
old gold satin.
Miss Mamie McCan dish, handsome
black silk.
Miss Corrie Kraft, pearl gray silk.
Miss Carrie Blackford, rich black silk.
Miss Grace Ralston, of Marietta, pale
blue silk, with trimmings Of crimson rib
bon.
Miss Lettie %StinchComb, handsome black
silk.
Miss Julia Cook, pale blue brocade satin.
Mrs. Reifsnider, handsome black silk,
with scarlet flowers.
Mrs. H~ockiday, striped crimson plush,
coral ornaments.
Mrs. DR.. Burwell, rich black silk, red
flowers.
white lace trimmings and handsome Jew
elry.
The following is a partial
LIST or BRIDAL PRESENTS.
Governor aud Mrs. Jackson. a set OF
electOr.plste mantel ornaments.
Will ". Jackson, a handsome Candida
Drum.
Mrs General J. J. Jackson, one half dozen
solid silver tablespoons.
Jadge and Mrs. J. J. Jackson. one.halt
dCzen solid silver forks. &"
Miss Lily J. Jackson, a hand painted por.
ceiain PLAGUE in plush frame.
Mrs. w. II. Small. one dozen silver tea
spoons.
Colonel and Mrs. G. w. Thompson, silver
cake basket.
Mr.. and Mrs. II c. Jackson, berry dish
in silver stand.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Smith. Jr.. q heavy
silver PLAGUE.
A Gardner Jackson. silver cake basket.
Mr.. and Mrs. +. Y. Rsthbone and J. VI
Jackson, Jr, handsome marble clock and
three bronze figures.
Master Monroe J. Rsthbone, large plush
album.
Mr.. Robert Mofett, of Nebraska, one-half.
dozen solid silver forks.
Mrs. John kinsman, Warren, o., large
cider down comfort.
Mr.. and Mrs. John V. Rathbone, solid
silver spoon and butter knife.
-Niss Sophie Rathbone, silver fruit basket.
MiSs\ellie Fracker, Washington City,
letOOge vase On silver Stanu.
Col. and Mrs. W. z. Thompson, Clevc.
land, o, tSo|dozen silver knives, pearl han
dies.
SenatSh C. Davis, Washington City,
oLeSozen solid silver coffee spoons.
Airs. Senator II. G.. Davis, handsome plush
| PLAGUE.
Miss Annie Camden, pair solid silver salt
cellars and spoons.
Dr.. Richardson and wife, Virginia, large
solid silver berry spoon.
Mr.. snd Mrs. r NJ. Fraser, Cincinnati,
large inlaid brass platter.
Miss L. 7. Butfing'on, silver soup laile.
Dr. T. IL. Lane, silver knife and berry
spoon.
n. +. M~cConsughy, Burning Springs, half
dozen individual silver salt cellars.
5. NJ. M~cConaughy, Earning Springs, sill.
yer syrup pitcher.
Misses Minnie and Kinney Smith, genu,
ine Wcdgewood pitcher.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. K. Alexander. flower
vase in silver stand.
,. Col. and Mrs. L. B. Dellicker, silver nut
set.
Capt. and Mrs. c.. B. Smith, handsome