The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-02-18


Eof Boston, descended the main stair
case, and, entering the east room took hi
place at the foot of the platform Il
await the arrival OF his bride,
Promptly on the stroke Of noon Mis-
Roosevelt, escorted by the President
descended by the elevator to the wes
end OF tho main corridor, There, await
img them, were the ushers selected b,
Mr. Longworth, All of them are long
time personal friends, and several wer,
the hridegroom's classmates at llar
ward, They were Quincy A, Shaw Of
Boston, Frederick Winthrop OF New
York, Francis Il, Bangs OF Boston, Guy
Norman Of Boston, Il, A, Wallingford
Ir.. of Cincinnati, Larse Anderson. Of
Washington, y, G., Nicomtc Charles dc
Chamhrun OF the French embassy and
Theodore Roosevelt, Jr
Bride Looks Good.
Preceded by the ushers the President
and the bride, resting her hand light.
ly within his left arm, proceeded to the
east room, the orchestra rendering the
magnificent march from "rannhauser, I"
Miss Roosevelt never looked better. The
classic beauty Of her face and figure
was accentuated by her exquisite attire
and by the surroundings. Her bridal
dress was magnificent creation Of
heavy white satin. point lace, chiffon
filmy tulle, and silver brocade. The
material from which the gown was de.
yeloped was manufactured especially
for Miss Roosevelt, and the design was
destroyed rs soon as the necessary
amount Of the material for the dress
was made, The gown had long court
train of superb silver broeade the bodice
was made high without collar and was
trimmed with rare old point lace and
the elbow sleeves were finished with the
same fllmy material.
The sleeves just met the long white
gloves. 4 yolumnous tulle veil almost
completely cnseloping the slender
graceful figure of the charming bride
was held in place BY dainty clusters OF
orange blossoms, The tiny slippers
were fashioned from silver brocade, and
instead Of buckles, tnllc bows were
worn with tiny clusters OF orange
flowers. The only jewels worn by the
bride was the superb diamond necklace
which was the gift Of the groom. Over
her left arm Miss Roosevelt carried
superb shower bouquet OF the rarest
and daintiest white orchids procurable.
The delicate blossoms we're arranged in
cascade formation, the stems being tied
with white chiffon satin ribbon with
long bows.
The ushers, who were in couples. sep.
aratcd as they reached the platform,
and the President passed through the
two lines and presented his daughter
TO the waiting bridegroom, who stepped
forward to receive her. Together they
ascended the platform where Bishop |
Saterlee in the imposing robes OF his
office already was waiting
1t was one Of the most auspieiou-
in the history OF the White
House; and the guests seemed scarcely |
to breathe, go intent were they on every
syllable OF the beautiful service. In
a moment Bishop Sattlerlee began. Al
the conclusion of the words to the bride
aud groom, the venerable Bishop spoke
in words that were heard throughout
the great room:
"Who giveth this woman to be mar.
ried to this mani"
The President OF the United States
ascended the platform, and, taking his
laughter's right hand, placed ii in that
,f the bridegroom. Thus he gave the
bride way to the man Of her choice, and
BY the ring which an instant later the
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