St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-05-18


the color effect. The front was draped
with black Brussels net and the sleeves
were of the same material. The bodice
was trimmed with gold and pearl passa-
menterie, and enameled pansy with dla-
mOnd center was worn in the corSage.
Her hair was dressed high, and Orna-
mentS of diamonds were worn. Miss
Hattie Blaine, who was the maid OF
honor, looked charming. in a simple
debutante7s costume of white silk null.
The skirts were full, and the bodice half
high. She carried a bunch of marguerlteS
and q bouquet of bon seline roses.
Mrs. EmmOnS Blaine wore her wedding
gown OF cream satin, the front being
covered with rare old lace, There was
a diamond cross in her cOpsage, and she
carried a bunch of lilies of the valley
and hel0trope. Miss Abigail Dodge
wore white striped silk costume, with
puffingS of satin, Mrs. Damrosch, the
gro0m's mother, a handsome woman of
about fifty, wore Il half-mournlng eos
tune of black silk; with panels OF violet
silk covered with black silk net. A
black lace head dress completed the
costume. The Misses Damr0sch wore
simple gowns. one of white broadcloth
with silk embroidery, and the other
pearl gray crepe. Both carried bunches
of bon silene roses. Mrs. Frank Dam
rosch wore black grenadhe. embfoid-
cred with dandelions, and Mrs. Wlss-
mann. the grOOm'S sister, was IN black
SATIN, with figures of tiny roSe-huds IN
broeade. The president and Mrs. Har-
rison stood with the family party. Mrs:
white striped silk, partially draped
with black chantiily lace. Her bonnet
was of black lace, with bunch of gray
leaves. Mrs. Mckee wore spring
gown Of red India silk. with black fig
ureS and lace tlOunces.
Bride and Groom Met
at the place where, against a back
ground of bossoming plants. the min
lister, prayer bookin hand, awaited their
coming. A hush fell over the assem-
blage, and DR.. Douglas began the SIM
pie solemn service of the Episcopal
church. Both the bride and the groom
made the responses in clear, steady
tones, without embarrassment. Mr..
Blaine gave away the bride. At the
conclusion of the ceremony the bridal
couple turned and received the COLI
gratulationS of those within the rib
bOned space. The ribbon was taken
down then and congratulations became
genAral. For fully half an hour the
bridal couple stood to receive the good
wishes Of their friends. At the end of
that time the bride took the arm OF
President Harrison and led the way to
the dining room Oh the first floor, where
the wedding breakfast had been set.
The breakfast was served from a table
over which were streWn sprays Of maid
enhair ferns. while on either side were
large oval mounds of la France roses.
The BRIDES cake had the place
of honor in the middle. 1t was
fr nged with lilies of the valley.
The presents received by MIR. and AIRS.
Damrosch were very handsome and very
costly. The gift of the diplomatic corps
was tea service OF gold-lined repousse
silver, consisting of six pieceS-teapot,
and kettle for hot water. President
and Mrs. Harrison's gift was a large
bowl for salad, with spoon to match, of
repousse silver. lined with gold. Sen
ator and Mrs. Leland StanfOrd'S pres
ent was an immense white satin-lined
blue plush case of solid gold carving,
fish and salad knives, forks, and spoons,
the latter with curiOusly carved handles
of colored pearl, on which raised in
gold. are the brides initials, M. l. B.
Vice President and Mrs. Morton sent
large case containing six articles in re-
pousse silver for the dressing table.
Representative and Mrs. Hit, of Illi-
nois, sent mahogany chest containing
twelve dozen pieces of silver-a dozen
each of dinner, breakfast, tea, and
asparagus knives and forks. with spoons
for each course, and bowls of every des-
cription. Nh and Mrs. Emmons Blaine
gave case containing tureen and vege-
table dishes of beaten silver. Secretary
rracy's gift was q silver bowl for small
fruits. Mr.. and MIR. John Mclean,
silver salad bowl. Senor and Madame
Romero, who as personal
Friends of the Secretary
of state gave an individual present in
addition to the one by the diplomatic
corps. sent pair of old gold bracelets
of heavy links fastened with an ell
ameled clasp with diamond center.
Hon. and Mrs. WhitelaW Reid sent five
pieces of silver, conserve and bOnbOn
dishes of Open-wOrk silver. Mr.. and
Mrs. William Walter Phelps sent from
abroad a pearl necklace, with diamond
and sapphire pendants; Miss Marian
Phelps, her daughter, who is personal
friend of Miss Blaine. q corsage pin III
the form of diamonds, with black pearl
acorns resting thereon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Andrew Carnegie'S present was silver
tea service, similar to that sent by the
diplomatic corps. lined with gold and
set out on silver tray. The members
of the cabinet united in gift of twenty
gold gOblets, the stands set with rubieS.
Mr.. DamrOSch'S gift to his bride was
string of diamonds for the neck, and
diamond earrings. Mr.. DamroSch'S
mother sent a superb lace hand
kerchief. Mrs. Blaine's present was
a quantity of exquisite household
linen. Mr. Blaine'S gift was house
on Madison avenue, New York.
The postmaster general and Mrs.
Wanamaker gave all individual present
"a large vase of royal Worcester; Mr..
and Mrs. George w. ChildS sent toilet
set Of gold repousse; Senator and Mrs.
Hale, silver coffee pot. There are
numberleSS miscellaneous gifts in addi-
ton. 1t is said the spoons would fill a
bushel basket, and there have been
sixty forks received. The jewels and
personal ornaments represent every va
rlety of the jewelers. art, and there are
tables full of bric-a-brac and rare paint
ings. The newly married couple left
the city on the limited express for New
York. and will proceed straight to their
future home on Madison avenue, which
has been specially prepared for their
reception. 1t is their purpose to sail
for Europe early next week and to
travel extensively Oh the continent dur
ing the summer. They will be the
guests of Andrew Carnegie at his beau
tiful place in Scotland in August.
EMMONS BLAINE'S NEW TACK.