Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-10-31

In few moments the ceremony was over
and the couple, radiant with their new hap
piness, received the congratulations of the
company. Colonel Phil Thompson, who, at
the proper moment in the service had given
his daughters hand in marriage, was the
first to offer her his loving congratula-
tons. The bride, who is remarkably
handsome young woman, looked her best
in her wedding finery. There is no doubt
but that her gown received its NEED of
admiration. 1t was of white satin, the
skirt falling in long train and absolutely
without trimming save two sprays of
orange blossoms In front, near the hem
The bodice had great pulled lego mutton
sleeves, soft vest of plated chiffon, and
scarf OF exquisite Venetian point lace was
draped around the shoulders, fell over the
tops or the sleeves and one end hung below
the waist in front. Sprays of orange blos-
sens caught up the lace at the left Shout
der. Her tulle veil had shining in its filmy
meshes against her black hair a diamond
crescent, one of the groom's gifts. Her
bouquet was of white orchids, the groom
wearing the same flower for boutonniere.
Mrs. Carlisle wore rich gown of ashes
OF roses MORE antique, trimmed with real
lace. combined with black velvet and jet
ornaments.
Most of the guests arrived for the recep-
ton before l:3O, and from that until the
bride and groom left the house (at shortly
after 3 oclock) the residence of the Secre-
tary of the Treasury sheltered a very merry
gathering. The discussion of the wedding
breakfast, with all it's accompanying dam
ties, and the admira tfon of the magnificent
decorations, gave thecfrst formal meeting
of society this season. a memorable char
acter. The brides going-away gown was
another Partisan triumph, In dark green
cloth, that had bodice trimming of insertions
of heavy Russian lacs, The wrap was a
stylish jacket of black Persian lamb. with
short double-breasted fronts and long coat
tails. 'io1if
The first part of the Honeymoon will be
spent in New York, with, occasional runs
down to Tuxedo, before Startling out to Col
orado Springs, where the winter will be
spent 'te i
The brides presents made fine, glittering
collection. Mrs. Pulitzer sent an oak case
of silver, superb gift; Mr.. ai.d Mrs. Phil
Thompson, sr., of Louisville, KY, the bride s
grandparents. sent another case of silver;
Mr.. Frank Norris Avery, tea set, in
chased silver; Senator and Mrs. Blackburn,
a gold-lined silver fruit bowl: Mrs. A. A.
Wilson, a repousse silver handled hat brush
large silver bowl; Mr.. and Mrs. George
Dunn, silver-mounted sherry decanter:
from Mrs. Lawrence Sands, silver cake
basket, and from Mrs Carlisle oil paint
ing, a fine example of her own artistic
ability.
Among the relations of the bride present
were her father, Col. Phil Thompson; her
brother, Garnett Thompson, who was ac-
companied by his wife. and Mr.. Phil Thomp-
the Thompson family with the Christian
name of Phil; Mrs. Worthington Davis, the
groom's mother; his uncle, Mr. Davis; Mrs
Pulitzer, his sister, and Miss Davis.
Secretary Carlisle and Mr.. Logan Car
isle assisted liz. the hospitalities of their
home The Latter, with Mr.. Phil Thompson.
ir- held the ribbons to form the aisle