The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-02-17
Alice, The Talented Daughter of The Presi-
dent Becomes Bride of Con6ress-
man Lon9worth of Ohio--Weddin9
i'm Historic East Room Marks
18th of Similar Events

brocade, the design being the real
Chinese tiger lily. 1t was in court
style, fastened at the shoulders and
extending in rich folds far behind the
wearer. The dress was faced with in
Vulnerable little frills, which helped
to make the heavy satin stand out
from the feet. The bridal veil, of
Brussels net, was fastened to the coif-
fure with tiara of orange blossoms
The lace which adorned the veil was
an exquisite piece Of point d'Angle-
terre, said to be family heirloom.
Awaiting the bridal party at the i'm
provised altar'were the bridegroom and
his best man, Mr.. Thos. Nelson Perkins
of Boston. The ushers were Theodore
Roosevelt, Jr., son Of the president;
Quincy A. Shaw, Jr, of Boston; Fred
erick Winthrop, of New York; Fran
els R. Bangs, of Boston; B. A. Wall
ingford, Jr., Of Cincinnati, brother-in-
law of the bridegroom; Guy Norman,
of Boston; Larz Anderson, of Wash
ington, D. c., and Vicomte Charles de
Chambrun. The ushers wore bouton-
nieres of gardenias
All being in readiness, the couple
knelt before the altar and Bishop Sat.
terlee proceeded with the marriage
service according to the Episcopal
liturgy. The ceremony occupied only
about twenty minutes.
The service was fully choral. Selec-
tions were sung by the boys choir
from ST. Johns Protestant Episcopal
church, and the richly decorated grand
piano which is a conspicuous feature
of the East Room was used as an ac-
compartment to the choral music.
Among the selections sung were "Be
Thou aFithful Unto DEATH" from ELI
jah." and "'Tis Our Wedding Morn"
by Poniatowski.
The Reception.
Following the marriage ceremony
came the wedding breakfast and re-
ception, in which the public displayed
almost as much interest as in the
wedding itself. The guests for the
breakfast were limited to 500 people,
among whom were the members of
the diplomatic corps, the cabinet Off
GERS, the officiating clergy, the men,
bers of the bridal party and the mem-
bers of their immediate families. To
these were added nearly score of
the intimate girl friends of the bride.
The breakfast was served by Raus-
cher, with whom Mrs Roosevelt made
her arrangements some weeks ago.
Owing to the large number of guests
no attempt was made to serve them
from tables. all being served from the
buffets. There was a table for the
bridal party, however, and it's floral
decorations consisted of Orchids, lilies
and other flowers appropriate to such
an occasion, while the table service
was of gold. The new Mrs. Long
worth cut the bridal cake and with up
lifted glasses the 500 guests joined in
toast to the bride.
The reception lasted until 2 o'clock
end was attended by fully 5000 per-
sons. The executive mansion has
never witnessed a greater crush, save
on the occasion of the public New
Year receptions. The bridal couple
received congratulations in the Blue
Room, but the guests overran the ad-
joining parlors, including the red cor
ridon, the green room and even the
main entrance hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth leave on
their bridal tour early this evening.
Thanks to the efforts of the White
House attaches, aided by the police,
the bridal couple were enabled to es-
cape the prepared shower of rice and
possibly old shoes when they drove
away from the executive mansion.
But If the plans of some of their in
innate young friends do not miscarry
the bride and bridegroom will be the
victims of several shocking surprises
very shortly. Archie and Kermit
Roosevelt are reported among the con-
spirators.
The bridal couple will be carried
southwark In the luxurious new Pull
man car Republic. The exact destina-
ton has not been made known save to
a favored few, but it is probable that
after a brief stop in Carolina or
Georgia the trip will be extended to
Florida. Representative Longworth
plans, however, to be back in Wash
ington within ten days or two weeks
in order to resume his official duties.
When congress adjourns the couple
will go to Europe. They will spend
the entire season in London as guests
of the American ambassador and Mrs.
Whitelaw Reid Before returning they
will go, to Paris, where they will be
received by President Fallieres, and
possibly short tour Of the continent
may be made.
The Wedding Presents.
Mrs. Longworth is the recipient of
some wonderfully exquisite wedding
gifts. Much valuable plate and jewels
are included among the presents. The
gifts Of thes bridegroom included two
1 diamond necklaces. and long dia-
imond and pearl chain. From her par
ents the bride received . large corsage'
ornament Of diamonds and emeralds,
and from Mrs. Longworth q handsome
set OF Jewels. Other notable gifts in
cluded q superb silver pitcher from
Mr.. James Stlllman, magnificent dog
collar Of pearls and diamonds from
the Whitelaw SReids.s and beautiful
! emerald chain from the secretary Of