Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1906-02-17

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Mr.. Longworth then repeated the vow,
az. Nicholas, take thee, Alice, to be
nv welded wife" The promise gwen
10 return, and sealed with PLAIN go'd
band placed on the finger Of the BRIDE
with right hands clasped they heard the
solemn words OF the white-robed bisnoP,
Those whom God hath joined,
then, kueeliDg, received the benedlclion.
When they arose, the first to greet
the new Mrs. Longworth was her father,
followed by the members of the TWO
families. Still standing CD the platform,
the bride and groom received the rest OF
the guests, remaining until all had Of
fered their congratulations and pest
wishes.
Breakfast was then served in the spa
cious State diniug-rOom by famous
New York caterer. 1t was buffet repasl,
for lack of space forbade any attempt at
seating the guests, but this informal a
rangement added not little to its pleas
ure. Judges Of the Supreme Court,
Ambassadors, Senators, military men,
and plain citizens rubbed elbows in true
democratic fashion while nibbling sand
witches or drinking the health OF the
bride. The President was in splendid
spirits and had laugh, or jolly word
for everyone. His good humor was iniec-
tiOus, and the great company quickly
changed from a stiff, conventional as
semblage to a throng OF right good
friends.
Throughout the breakfast the Marine
band played classical and popular airs,
the delicate tone, OF the magnificent gold
piano in the East Room from time to
time added gentler melody to the feast of
sound.
The wedding, the reception and the
breakfast consumed but little more than
two hOuri, and coon afterwards the
preparations were made for the wedding
trip, but at 3:45 o'clock the bride and
groom had not left The WDite House.
1t is reported that they will 90 10 Mr..
J. X. McLean's country home near this
city. this evening, after which they will
take trip south.
The palace car Republic has been or
dered to report at Alexandria tomorrow
morning and il is said that 1t will be on
this car that the trip south will be made.
This trip to the Southland will not be
OF long duration, Tor the groom will
soon return to bis desk in Congress.
After adjournment, however, the Long
worths will make an extended journey
to Europe, and in London, Paris, Berlin,
and on the Riviera will enjoy to the
full their deferred wedding tour. On
their return they will be lat home" in
Washington at the mansion, S3l 18th
street, the property of Mrs. LongwOrth,
mother Of the groom. Between Con-
gressiOna sessions, and after Mr. Long
worth quits public life, they will live at
"Rookwood," the home Of the Long
worth family, in Cincinnati. Mrs. Long
worth, the elder, will make her home with
her sou and new daughter, both at the
capital and in Ohio.
Mr.. Longworth spent the morning at
his home dressing and chatting with bis
best man and bis ushers. 10 company
with his best man, Mr.. Perkins, he left
his home at 1876 for the White House.
His valet followed with a suit case in
hand As they emerged from the door,
the bridegroom faced battery OF cam
eras. "Here Perk, want you in this, !"
he said. Both posed for a moment, the
shutterss clicked, and they then pro-
ceeded to the White House in an cleo
trio hanson. The bridal bouquet in a
large box, about the size of steamer
trunk, accompanied Mr.. LOngworlh and
his best man TO the White House.
President Roosevelt went t. his office
at $50 this morning and spent about an
hour with secretary Loeb going over
necessary correspondence, then returned
to the main portion Of the White House.
Following is the official description Of
Miss Roosevelt's wedding gown, prepared
by her social secretary.
"White satin, made princess: waist
trimmed with point lace; elbow sleeves
and no collar; court train of silver bro
cade; tulIe veil, caught with orange
blossoms"
The dress worn by Mrs. Roosevelt is
officially described thus:
Heavy brocade, cream colOred, blue
and brown Fl nres, with golden threads;
made princess, with yoke of brown chill
fon, embroidered in blue and gold; skirt
has panels of embroidered chiffon and
long train"
Miss Alice fell heiress to her fathers
famous luck in the weather furnished
for her wedding. The low temperature
which had prevailed for the last few
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