The Sedalia weekly bazoo. [volume] (Sedalia, Mo.) 187?-1904, 1884-02-12
We're MIR. and Mrs. D. q.
Smith at the Residence
of j. R. Barrett
Last Evening.
Upon Their Return From
Vicksburg, Where They
Were Welded Last
Thursday.
The Toilets Worn-The Decora-
ton Of the House-List of
Guests-How the Eve
ming Was Spent.

nEs anu IL. WHO were
married Ia ST Thursday at the family res
iaence of the bride in Vicksburg, Missis-
sippi and returned 10 this city Sunday
evening, were last night rendered a very
large and elegant reception at the residence
Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. r Barrett. Everything
that good taste could suggest aud wealth
claim were brought into reguisiliOn 10y Mr.
and Mrs. Barrett, to make the occasion a
successful one, and the role of host and
hostess was exemplified according to the
standard of true hospitality.
The residence is large and commodious
and its occupants have made it not
only an abode of abundance, but one OF
IcGnement and culture as we'll.
To the left of the hall is large reception
room, which, in addition to its complement
of rich furnishings. lace draped windows,
ETC., was last night most exquisitely decora-
ted with choice hot house Towers, arranged
~ follows: The marble mantel held three
bouquets, the one at the right being com
posed of scarlet and white carnations. Gro.
cuses and hyscinths; the one at the left
composed of one large poin de setti with
foliage, white hyacinthS and Gala lilies
the one in the center, pink hyacinths and
pink cacti. Over the large bronze clock
was a trailing veil of smilax. The large
bay window facing toward the south was
also adorned with vases OF scarlet and
white carnations and the large-leayed
regia.
The parlor opening from the reception
rosm was adorned similarly to the above
save that the flowers were ar
ranged on center and side tables of nc ar
bic. The rooms were most beautifully IL
Illuminated BY the soft blaze of many wax
candles resting in beaten silver candel-
abras and sconces, and after the
elegantly attired company had
assembled presented an unusual picture of
attractivnese The hostess was assisted in re-
eeiving the guests by Mesdsmes, J. n.
Wilson, E. S. Barrett, g. A. Beattie, T. K.
Potter, j. G. Thompson, and Misses SallIe
Potter, Mollie Nichols, and Matte Hum
phries, both of ST. Louis, Minnie Barrett.
Belle Hall, Matte and Tedie Sneed and
Sue Evans.
The hours were from five o'clock until
seven, and nearly all of the prominent
citizens of Sedalia were present, there hay-
ing been two hundred invitations issued.
After the reception the guests were bid
den to the dining room where the scene
presented was one, not only appealing to
the appetite, but the sense of beauty as
we'll. Above the table was suspended
bell composed of smilaX and carnations,
while the table itself was adorned with
center piece arranged in an oval, composed
of malaga grapes, iced oranges and other
fruits, surmounted by one large Gala lily
and interpreted with carnations, hyacinth
and ROSES. At the upper end of the table
we're boquets of tulips and at the lower, an
antique vase in the shape of a log holding
great purple clusters of double viOlets. The
service of irridesceDt glass In tints of ruby,
opal and pale green, formed a very pleas
ing part of the table decorations quite in
keeping with the creamy linen Havi-
land china and burning wax candles. At
either side of the table were heavily iced
square cakes one of cocoaunt, the other of
cream, and these in addition to the careful
by prepared salads, meats, coffee, "angels
food ETC., made up very enjoyable menu.
Freimals band of five pieces was station
ed UP stairs and discOursed some most de-
lightful harmonies while the reception was
In progress, the selections being in keeping
with the gayety and brilliaDcy If the Oc-
cssion. Mrs Smith, the tall and graceful
brunette bride was attired In ruby vel
vet, amber silk and rose amber brOcade.
The skirt was made with an entire front of
the veivet falling over deep kilt pIiting,
the back made with a court traine of the
velvet and silk, the pelisse of the rose am
Der brocade, cut square at the neck and
finished with rolling MedIci collar of the
velvet, elbow sleeves with turned up cuff OF
the velvet, long white undressed kid gloves,
hair worn high and magnificent fan of
tropical bird plummage. The whole eos
tune was much admired.
Mrs. J. X. Barrett, dress of black ottoman
silk and Lyons velvet, the skirt finished at
the bottom with a narrow plating. Above
this at the left was broad panel of the
velvet while at the right WIS a pannier
drspery edged with black escurial lace over
a deep fall of creamy Old point, basque
simply pointed with an exquisite tablier
and neck finish of old point and crepe lisse;
at the left of the corssge was worn one
large natural japonica with its leaves, and
this, with the hair worn high and hand
some diamond ornaments, made a very
effective toilet.
Mrs. J. II. Wilson as simply attired in
a mourning costume of black Louisines and
crepe, small corsage bouquet of purple
wood yIolets, and pearl and Jet ornaments.
Mrs +. S. Barrett wore black costume
of crepe du chine and thread lace, with
small corsage bouquet of white byacinths,
and ornaments of pearl and JET.
Mrs @. A. Beattie wore a dress of black
brecade and ottoman silk, with heavy
falls of chenille fringe, small point lace
collaret. diamond bar and corsage bouquet
Of natural wild and tea rosebuds.
Mrs. T. X. Potter, dress of black satin de
lyon, made with deep box plated front
pointed basque, garniture of black thread
lace, with corsage bouquet of natural tea
roses, mignonette and sweet alyssum.
Mrs. J. G. Thompson, dress of shaded
gray and bronze green chine, silk, the skirt
made with side panelings, the drsperies
long and slightly looped. basque cut point
ed and finished with atablier front, corsage