Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-06-03

work was certainly well done. 1t was
transformed into a veritable bower of
| beauty. stately group of tall exotic
plants extended along almost the entire
south end of the room, concealing the
windows and, south doorway, and rising
to within a few feet of the ceiling.
The larger plants included eugenias
and srecas, and among the smaller ones
were crotons, maranthas and aspidistras.
The foliage plants were interspersed with
large variety of Towering plants, such as
medinella magnifica, begonias, hydran
geas, roses and late-fiowering azaleas To
the right and left of the main entrance
from the corridor were two groups of flow
ering pelargoniums, fuehsias, orchids and
palms. The center plant of each group
was royal phGnicorphorum seechalarum.
On the right and left sides of the room
We're also two large groups of plants in
full bloom, consisting mostly of ioses be-
gonias and hydrangeas. Two large
kentias balmoralumus in these groups,
with their long leaves, formed
an arch which stretched almost
across the room. In the hearth
under the east mantel was floral arrange
ment representing cheerful blazing fire.
1t was composed of begonia, rubia and CEN
tumas. The floor of the hearth was laid in
mosaics of colored althornantheras. On the
mantei abo> e was a solid bank of cut pan
sizes. in various bright colors, in which was
written, in white flowers, the date of the
occasion, June .. 1856 The letters were
bordered with black pansies, and the edge
of the mantel was formed of golden selogi-
nella. The west mantel sustained a solid
bank of roses, in which none but the
choicest were used, commencing with a
delicate pink at the end and growing
darker and richer toward the center.
where was interviewer, in white
moss and hybrid roses, the monogram
&C. F. The space Immediately under the
mantel was banked with variety of cro-
tons, astillea, iaponica and golden selogi-
nelia. over the main entrance from the
corridor was a beautiful floral scroll, in
which the motto Il Pluribus Unum'i was
interviewer in immorieIles. The decora-
tons of the private diuing-roo where the
wedding collation. was served, were also of
an elaborate character. The main table
decoration was u full-rigged three-niasted
ship, composed of pinks. cen:aurea cgana,
roses and pansieS, displaying the word
Hymen." 1t rested ON mirror
representing a lake, the shores of which
were composed of different varieties of
seloginellas and tiny pieces of coral The
surrounding land was represented by banks
of jaquemlnOt roses. The national colors
hung from the mainmast, and two small
white flags, with the monogram &C. j."
in golden letters, hung from the other
masts. At either end of the table, resting
on mirrors, were handsome vases, contain-
long g-stemmed hybrid roses. The mirrors
were festoo"ed with asparagus tenius-
sinus, interspersed with loose roses. In
the corners of the room, and in
the windows, were groups of palms,
cstll md t4la arats in
bloom. Four handsome sideboards were
suitably decorated with the choicest foliage
and towering plants, and the mantel was
solid bank of roses. The East Room and
the red and green parlors were decorated
in the style usual at receptions and State
dinners. The East Room presented par
ticuarly grand appearance. with groupings
of tropical plants. masses OF exotics and
brilliant illumination. Festoons of smilax
were gracefully suspended from the large
chandeliers, and beautiful garlands orna-
mented the four pillars, upon each of which
was conspieuously displayed large fiosa
shield composed of choice white and red
roses, vioiets and cbrysanthmun.s, repre-
senting the national colors. To the usual
decorations Of the main corridor were
added estra groups of palms and foliage
and Towering plants.
THE WEDDING SUPPER.
From the East Room the company pro-
ceeded, after season of promenading and
conversation, to the family dining-room of
the. mansion, where the wedding sup
psR was served.
There was 10 formal order observed in
she supper-room, but the collation. was
served, and the guests sat at small tables !,
slowly promenaded the room as they { IL
cussed the menu and ehatted over IN,
event of the evening. Elegantly -des ,rne,
| souvenirs Of satin boxes, containing da;nt,
pieces Of bridal cake. and each one. bearin.
hsnd-paieted monogram sc. F.n wer
received with great admiration.
DEPARTURE OF THE HAPPY PAIR.
| While the orchestra was ,,laying one O
It's bappiest selections, and. the guests wer
gathered about the table,, the bride quietl,
slipped away to her room and change,
her wedding dress for a heavy gray sill
travelling dress. She then returned to tn