The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1906-02-23

amount OF material for the dress was
made.
The gown had a long court train OF
superb silver brocade The bodice
was made high, without a collar, was
trimmed with rare old point lace, and
the elbow sleeves were finished with
the same flmy material The sleeves
just met the long white gloves, A
voluminous tulle veil, almost com
| pletely enyeloping the slender. grace
full figure. was held in place by dainty
clusters OF orange blossoms. The
slippers were fashioned from silver
brocade, and instead Of buckles, tulle
bows were worn, with tiny clusters of
orange flowers.
Wore the BrideGroom's GIFT.
The only jewels worn By the bride
was the superb diamond necklace,
which was the gift Of the bridegroom.
Over her left arm Miss Roosevelt car
ried a superb shower bouquet Of the
rarest and daintiest white orchids
p%rocurable. The DELICATE blossoms
were arranged in cascade form, the
stems tied with white chiffon satin
ribbon with long bows.
The ushers, who were in couples,
separated as they reached the plat
form, and the president passed
through the two lines, AID presented
his daughter to the waiting bride.
groom, who stepped forward to re.
ceive her. Together they assembled
the platform, where Bishop Satterlee,
in the imposing robes OF his office. al
ready was standing.
An AuspicIous Moment.
1t was one of the most suspicious
moments in the history of the White
House. The guests seemed scarcely to
breathe, so intent were they to catch
every syllable of the beautiful service.
In low, yet resonant tones, Bishop
Satterlee began,
At the conclusion of the responses
by the bride and groom, the venerable
bishop inquired, in a tone that filled
the great room:
Gave the Bride Away.
who giveth this m to be mar.
ried to this MANI"
The president Of the United States
assembled the platform, and, taking his
daughters right hand, placed it in
that of the bridegroom. Thus ne gave
the bride away to the mar of her
choice, and by the ring, which, an
instant later, the bridegroom placed
on the fourth finger of the right hand,
she became Mrs. Nicholas Longworth.
Wedding Guests Received.
At the conclusion of the wedding,
the assembled guests were received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth on the
platform and beneath the floral bower
w.@4re their hands and hearts were
joined forever. They were showered
with congratulations. The guests then
were received in the Blue Room by
President and Mrs. Roosevelt. After
the informal receptions, the bridal
breakfast a served, in buffet form.
in the state and private dining rooms.
The presents received were numer.
GUS and costly. Among them were;
Bolivian Minister CaIderou-Gorgeous
floral horseshoe Of white roses, with Or
chids Stimulating the nails.
Cuban Minister and Mrs. Quesada-Sil-
yer tea service.
Ex-Presldent Loubet, OF France-Two
Pope Plus N.-Mosalc work, forming
a copy of a holy painting in the Vatican
collection.
Republic of France-Wonderful Gobelin
Republic Of Cuba-String Of pearls.
Emperor Of Germany-JewCird brace
let and set of SaXony china.
silver punch bowl and two silver vases
and Japanese embroiderieS,
Empress of C~hina-Dowcr chest of
carved wood containing embroideries,
silk and ~perfumeries.
German Ambassador and Baroness Won
Sternberg-Monogram dessert plates.
The French Ambassador and Mrs, jus
seraud-Ostrich feather fan, inlald with
gold.
Countess de Chambrun CNfr. Long
worth's sister)-Cut-glass punch bowl and
glasses.
Emperor Of AtrStria-DiamOnd and pearl
King of Ttaly~Dcauttful Mosaic table.
brazilian Minister and Nine. Nabaco-
Flowers.
King Alfonso Of spain-Anlluue Cas-
lillian tcwelry in silver.
Austrian Minister and Baroness Won
Observation-Disclosures and turquoise
!braOch.
MI. Grip. Swedish MInister-Yase.
Woman III Dublin, Ircland-Rare gpeCi-
men of Irish lace.
President and Mrs. R"0sevclt-Check
Cor $4,000 and q pendant Of emeraIds and
diamonds.
Mrs, ~Iongworth, the bridcgroom's
mOther-DiamOnds.
vice-president and Mr.. Fairbanks
Bouillon cups.
Speaker Cannon and Mrs. Cannon-Sil-
yer and Favrile glass dish.
Supreme Cuurt-Flowcrs.
Secretary Elihu R~oot-String OF tur-
quOises.
Secretary and Mrs. Taft-Two diamond
lockets.
Secretary n Mrs. M~etcalf-Sllver
tankard.
Secretary of the Navy and Mrs. Bona
parte-Elaborately carved silver set.
Secretary and Mrs. Shaw-ChOcolate set
in royal Worcester.
Acknowledgement Moody-Palr Of silver
| candlesticks.
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