The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-01-25

tat1on to this most singular wedding
was refused. And it is also a matter Of
social history that not one of the guests
who owned a dog, from the tiny four
ounce black and tan to the giant ST.
Bernard, left it at home. Such a gath
er'ng as it was no one has ever seen
before, and it is doubtful if the like
will ever be visible again. It is often
remarked at any particularly swell
gatherings of humanity that a given
number Of millions are represented by
the guests present. At least the same,
might be said of these dogs, when It
comes to thousands. There were dogs
there which were valued anywhere
from $50 to $4,000. They all looked
with open-eyed wonder at the strange
tate which was apparently Detailing
the two charming poOdles.
MOI the least odd and attractive fea-
tsre OF the whole affair was the fact
that many of these visiting dogs-in
truth, the majority of then-were in
full evening dress. Not evening blan-
kets, but, if the dog was male, in the
SWaIlOW-tall and trousers of the human
together with the standing collar, dress
SHIRT, and unspeakable tie. The paws
were adorned with patent leather even
ing shoes, and, in fact, the gentlemen
guests, even though canine, were a
credit to their respective tailors.
AS for the feminine dogs, their cos
tunes We're simply ravishing Of
course, the dresses were in all instances
decollette. Trains and derni-trains
were worn by these specimens of ca
nine aristocracy with exceeding grace
and, strange as it may seem, MANY
or the lady dogs carried a bouquet Sc
curely Fastened in the most up-to-data
bouquet holders.
WITH ALL THIS GORGEOJTSNESs
On the part Of the guests. what must
nave been the worldly splendor that
surrounded the bride and groom.
Dane, who IS described as a poodle of
rare grace and beauty, wore 8 white
satin dress trimmed with beautiful lace.
q long tulle veil decorated with orange
blossoms, and white kid Shoes Major.
the bridegroom, wore full evening dress
sWalloW-tail coat, low cut vest, trousers
not creased, because it is not fashion
aple TO crease the trousers at weddings.
patent leather shoes and gloves of the
appropriate shade. On the buttonhole
Of Monsieur Majors very swell coat
was dainty orchid, and cleaning from
the center Of his immaculate front was
q diamond Of the purest ray serene.
Could anything be more swell?
Presently all the guests had arrived.
human and canine, the latter, of course,
being given the preference All was in
readiness IF the carriage did not wait
the ceremonies did. Every one was on
tiptoe of eXpectotion, even the dogs.
for it dawned on even the canine mind
that something tremendous was about
to happen. The word was given that
the hour approached and Mime. Ephrus-
sis magnificent ballroom, unuuestion-
ably the finest of all those of rare
beauty to be found in the residences
which adorn the Avenue du Bots de
Boulogne. was thrown open to the as
sembled guests.
There every one repaired, everybody
and his dog, or possibly, 1t is more
correct to say her dog. A moment
later, and there softly foated through
the air the strains of the ever familiar
ever beloved wedding march from
'Lohengrin." Mincing up the aisle,
along which 1t had been arranged that
the wedding procession was to pass,
walked three small poodles, each in
evening dress, and semi-harnessed to-
gether with white ribbons. Follow
ing these came the BRIDE languishing
upon the arm, or rather hand, Of her
most charming mistress; while behind
them, walking on his hind feet and
without support, accompanied by Ba-
ron Rothschild, came Monster Major,
modestly rejecting the
GLORY THAT SHONE AROUND.
Then came the bridesmaids and
groomsmen, the former wearing white