Evening star., 1895-03-04

the top Of the sleeves being very full, and
the under part very tight. The sleeves but
lar was a Henry ", and at the top rolled
over. displaying facing, which was Of point
d'Angleterre.
The bodice of the gown is fastened at the
the lace.
The bridal veil was a rare old lace pre-
sented to the bride by the Marquise De Cas-
tellane, and was fastened at the crown Of
the head with a bunch of orange blossoms.
The veil did not fall over the face, but SIM
ply down the back in close folds, and was
festened at the train by orange blossoms.
The petticoat worn with this gown was
made of heavy ivory moire silk of the same
beautiful tint as the Dress and trimmed
with three dounces of real lace. headed
with little butterfly bows of narrow satin
ribbon about six inches apart. The bride
carried bouquet composed of orange bios
SONS and lilies of the valley. which was
unusually large. 1t was tied with long
wide white satin ribbons
Bridcsmnids' Gowns.
The four bridesmaids were gowned alike
in cream white broadcloth, trimmed with
sable. The wide skirt was lined with
cream white silk and bordered at the foot
with a two-inch sable band. Under the
sable band the skirt was wired with
'featherbone." which insured perfect
curves. The bodices had yoke effect
formed by four clusters Of tiny tucks.
which spread out, giving a pouch effect
below. The waists were encircled with a
sash of cream white more ribbon tied in
loops. the long ends hanging at the back.
and buttoned tightly at the wrist. The
collar was Of cream white moire. edged
in sable.
The bridesmaids wore Gainsborough hats
OF black mousseline de sole. shirred over a
succession Of wires. with waved lines of
cut jets on the outside, following the wires.
Single ostrich tips stood up at the left
side Of the crown, and a cluster of three
tips arranged underneath and curling over
the top of the brfm. At the base Of these
tips was a cluster of pale pink rose buds
with bunch Of violets and some sprays
Of mignonette, which drooped down on the
hair. The bridesmaids bouquets were Of
pink and white flowers, two of testaul
roses and lilies of the valley and two of
la France roses and lilies of the valley,
securely tied with broad pink ribbons.
Masters Kingdom and Jay Gould, the
nephews of the bride, who carried ner
train, were simply and prettily dressed.
silk white silk stockings white kid slip
pers with rhinestone buckles, white liberty
satin coats over white silk shirts, with
large square-cut pale pink silk collars.
amethysts, the gift Of the bridegroom.
Some Other Gowns.
The brides travelling gown Is of deep
jacket was lined with red peau de sole and
cut very short. The skirt was very full.
and, like all Of the gowns of the brides
trcusseau, was wired at the hem with
featherbone. The hat is a pretty toque to
match the gown. made Of Persian lamb,
with two knots Of purple velvet, one on
the right side and one on the left, and un-
der the left knot were fastened three black
quilts.
The steamer gown is an imported French
gown, perfectly plain, of covert cloth, and
lined throughout with navy blue silk. The
upper part of this gown is a Jacket, with
little capes over the sleeves. There are six
this jacket. The costume is completed by
a Jaunty little steamer hat
Mrs. George ]. Gould wore a gown of
canary faille brocaded in Dresden. The de-
bouquets sprinkled all over the gown, The
skirt was very full, and fell in organ plaits
In the back. The waist of this gown was
Of canary yellow chiffon, ACCORDION plated
over canary yellow silk lining. The sleeves
were of brocaded faille and very full and
OF elbow length. There were bands OF
oriental embroidery of deep yellow, verg-
Ing from canary yellow to a deep orange
These bands were embroidered with pre-
cious stones. Over the chiffon waist was
worn an oriental embroidered zouave
jacket. The collar was made of yellow
satin, and fastened with a large bow at
the back of the neck. A very handsome
jewel held the bow in place.
Wedding Gifts.
The presents were displayed in the L.
brary, on the second floor, directly above
the East Indian room. The superb jewels
were laid out on the library table on a
cover cloth of heavy red velvet Among
the rarest and most costly of the brides
presents was a heart-shaped brooch In
tne center was the rare and world-famous
Esterhazy diamond, surrounded by eleven
diamonds, each of which is large enough to
be worn as a single stone This was the
gift of Miss Helen Gould. Mr. and Mrs
George j. Gould's present was a collar of
superb pearls. consisting of ten strands,
each pearl being the size of a good-sized
pea The strands were crossed by bars Of
platinum, holding rows of brilliant white
diamonds, these dividing the pearls into
zen compartments In each bar We're twelve
diamonds. In the entire collar there were
seventy-two diamonds and eight hundred
pearls.
Mr.. Frank Gould presented a chain Of
TWO hundred diamonds, which could be
worn in coils about the neck or entwined
as bracelet about the wrist.
Mr.. Howard Gould gave a large knot or
cluster Of diamonds each end of the gilt
tering ribbon having as a tassel a superb
blue and pink diamond.
The Marquis and Marquise De Castellane
presented superb and unique necklace
consisting of five ropes of pearls each
having belonged to Henri Quatre and an
other to Marie Antoinette. At one end of
the necklace, securing the five strands,
vas magnificent square emerald of ex-
ceeding beauty. surrounded by twenty-four
diamonds. This is an heirloom in the De
Castsllane family. and could only pass to
the eldest son.
Another present by the Marquis DE Cas-
tellane was a ring of two stones, a superb
ruby and sapphire. Count Jean De Cas-
teiianes present was diamond hat pin Of
exceeding beauty Of design.
Prince Del Drago presented a diamond
horseshoe pin.
Gen. and Mrs. Eckert presented a superb
diamond star
A magnificent tiara of diamonds was
presented by Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Gould.
In addition to these gifts were many
other gifts Of scarf. lace bonnet and hat
pins, studded with diamonds and resplen.
dent with colors of the ruby. sapphire.
amethyst and diamonds.
On the book shelves were fans of every
description; clocks in leather case, Dres-
den. Sevres and ormula clocks; tiny watch
es and watches studded with jewels, silver,
gold and glass jars with gold tops, deco
rated with curious workmanship. ard orua-