The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-11-07
A BBlDAb REC8P ION.
\ MOST ELEGANT AFFAIR
Colonel and Mrs ". II. Wight Tender a
Reception 10 Mr. aud Mrs. q. g.
Wright--T he Groom's Parental
Home the scane o. u Bril-
liant 3eclaI Success

In yesterdays HERALD was full
and elaborate acoouat of tho nuptial
ceremonies Of Mr.. Gilbert G. Wright
and Miss Dels Slaughter, as also re.
port OF the reception at tho home Of tho
brise's parents, Colonel and Mrr. G. 9.
Slaughter. That elegant affair was last
evening most aumptuously supple
mented by reception rendered by tho
groom's parente, Colonel and
Mrs. ". b. Wright, at their
charming home in Esst Dallav. Az
the carriages approached tho spacious
grounds, wilderness Of lights danced
y welcome TO the inc0Hipg guests.
Over 100 OF these assembled there in
response to invitations issued,
and remained until long after
the midnight hour, losth 10 leave u
scene that makes tho world the
brighter for all participants. The
bridal party were present, radiant
with tho Same attractive loveliness
thst won all hearts the
night before. ALFRED in
her csfe-brown iceptlon drees,
as alrecdy described, tho brido re-
ceived with gracious manner her sew
ersl callers, and had 'somo pleasant
souvenirs OF memory OF yestsr eve"
for each. The bridesmaids,
too, were there with their as
oorts, ali aelow with young life
and unsullied happiness, revealing
IN tho laugh, the ropartee, and the COL
loquies that ever await Ia close attend
nnce OF those just tasting the joys of
young, neutrality-suspicious. dilutantes,
,f, knt thu tyt mr. MI, nv.
are alike roseate with hopes and
fancy. Rarely has q bright
bride made selection OF more sttrnc-
tive maids than the Misses Thomas,
Slaughter, Miller, Caruth, Rauch and
Melons, who waited On Miss Dels
Slaughter. Ard rarely have costumes
and toilets been richer or moro be-
coming,
The accomplished hostess was IN ost
Hastily gtlirod for tho occasion In els
giant costume, yet or that subdued
character that remembers the true
rue. Throughout the evening abe
passed from one group to ouosher and
attended to tho requirements of intro
aucatonE, etc., ana the making o! all
feel rs though each was y specially In
vited and desired guest.
la that rich black velvet toilette,
with It's becoming corssge and collar
and exquisite.tront,th the BRIDES mother,
Mrs. Slaughter, added vastly to tho
general pleasure by hearty CO opera
lion with tho hostess in her duties.
The HERALD would take great
pleasure in mentioning the names of
the many OF the ladies of our social
circle who graced the occ aston with
their presence, az well IN describe the
moro than handsom dresses worn,
bat must content itself therein with
observing that Of the very frat and
tairest OF our families were present
and each attireG to the full in all that
taste could require and fashion pro-
vide.
Az II o'clock tho couples, under tho
stfing-band march, daiiled into the
ample supper room, where all that
could tempt this palate or satists The
appetite, in solid and in liquid form,
was spread upon table arranged after
tho model of tho Greek cross, aud
orAamelted with roses, artificial lakes,
etc. In a short while the amber wine
gave vent 10 wit, sud several
appropriate sentiments were rendered,
of tho sentimental sort, and in tbs
humorous vein. Supper over tho
gay guests str0llo1 soou5 the hand
SONS rooms, halls, couservatoriep, etc,
OF that handsome residence where al
those appointments, substantial and
ornamental, 30 conkalouously attest
tho presence Of that finer nature aud
the cultivated feelings that provide
for and preside over u hsppy homo.
The reception WAS In every rcspect q
| flAwlesS tender, and Tor its perfect sue
cses bscime ono TO b, long semem.
bered by all who had The rAra plea ,use
of being ef tao participants.