Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1906-02-17

NAAAH Nu0 hAAuu tuc kuehha were as
semoling, the military aud naval ofi-
GERS detailed ior the occasion to the
White House rs aides Of the Presi-
CENT we're completing the arrange
ments, by seeing that the distinQuiahed
tnronR vas disposed properly for the
ceremony.
A lev minutes before noon, Mrs.
Roosevelt, acc mpanied by the mem
bers OF her Immediate family. de- |
scended the main staircase, and under /
the escort Of several military aioes /
entered the East Room by the main |
doors She was escorted 20 a position |
on the left SIDE of the platform, /
which was reserved for the briue's |
family. Designated members Of the /
hrldeproom's family, inuluaing his !
mother and sisters, already had taken
thor places on the right side of the
platform. 10 order 20 Ke p a way clear
lof the wedding parry, white satin
fopes we're str, tched from each side Of
the main entrance 20 the East Room
20 posts located 10 feet west Of the
platform, aud tConce around the plat
form TO points on the east wall. Mrs.
houseveit Rfaciously acknowledged the
gfeehngs which she received on her
entrance She wore superb gown,
richly designed, of heavy cteam-col-
cred nrocade, on which we're figures of
l blue and brown, interlaced With
/ thfeaca of gold. lhe gown was nave
/ 10 princess style, with long train Of
| the brooaded material Ihe trim
mings we're OF brown chiffon, en-
broioefed 10 blue and gold. The yoke
! Of the bodica was formed of embrod-
/ cred chiffon, az we're the trimmings on
the elbow sleeves Exquisitely de-
signed panels on the shirt we're made
Of the blue and gold embroidery. She
wore diamond ornaments. pWo or
| three minutes after the entrance OF
| Mrs. Roosevelt the bridegroom, Mr..
Louawotth. accompanied by his best
man, Mr.. Thomas Nelson Peraius Of
Boston, descended the main staircase
and entering the East koom, took hia
place at the foot OF the platform to
await the arrival of bis bride.
Promptly on the stroke of noon Miss
ROOSEVELT, escorted by the Pres dent,
descended by the elevator to the west
end of the main corridor. Awaiting
tnem there were the ushers selected
by Mr.. hongWorth. All of them are
long- time personal friends and 1, eyeral
we're the Dridegroom's olassmate at
Harvard. They we're Quincy Adams
Shaw Of Boston, Frederick Winthrop
Of New lorK, franc X. Bangs Of Bos-
on, Guy Norman of Boston, b. A.
Mallingford, Jr., of Cincinnati, o.,
LaTz anderson oil Washington, ID. c.,
Vicomte Char 90 de Chambrun Of the
French Embassy and Theodore Roose'
velt, Jr.
Preceded by the ushers, the Presi.
dent and the dainty bride, resting heI
hand lightly within his left arm, pro
ceeced to the East Room, the orchestra
rendering the magn fioebt march iron
Iannhauser. Miss Roosevelt nevei
looked better. The classic beauty o
her lace and figure was accumulated b.
ner exquisite attire and by the sur
roundings.
her bridal dress was a magniiicen
creation Of heavy white satin, poin
lace chiffon, filmy tulle and silve
bIocade. The material from whiol
, the gown was developed was manuiac
tured especially Tor Miss Roosevelt an
! the design was destroy ed as soon a
, the necessary amount of the materis
for the dress was made. The gov
Z had long court train of superb silve
brocade. Tue bodice was made higt
without collar, was trimmed with raj
Z old point lace, and the elbow sleeve
Z we're fiDished with the same film
, material.
The sleeves just met the long whit
I gloves A voluminous tulle veil, a
most completely enVeloping the sler
/, DER, graceful figure of the oharmin
2 bride, Was held IN place by daint
a clusters OF orange blossoms.
; lhe tiny slippers were fashione
Y from silver brocade, and instead {
4 buckles, tulle bows we're worn wit
a tiny clusters of orange flowers.
1 1he only jewel ornament worn
the bride was the superb damon
10 necklace which was the gift of Il
y groom. Over her left arm Miss koos
l. velt carried a great shower bouquet
! the rarest and daintiest white orchi'
proourable. The delicate blossom
"a acre arranged in cascade form, u
!, stems being tied with white chiffs
ii satin ribbon with long bows.
The ueheTs, who we're in couple
separated as they reached the platior
"A and President passsd through q
,e two lines and presented his naught
n to the waiting bridegroom. who stepp'
~ forward to receive her. Together thi
: assembled the platform wheie Bish'
~ Sattaflee in the imposing robes Of b
r Office, already was standing.
"a Ii was one of the most auspiciol
in moments in the history of the Viii
10 House. The guests seemed scarcely
III breathe, so intent we're they to cat
10 every syllable Of the beautiful servic
- In low, yet resonant tones, Bishop 81
a. terlee began. At the conclusion Of I
m responses from the bride anc Rroc
At the bishop inqu red, in tone tn
n. filled the great room;
m ~ no gives this woman to be ms
ne Tied to this man ~
! The President Of the United Stat
M assembled the platform, and taking
,d daughters right hand, placed It
that OF the bridegroom. Thus he ga
., the bride away to the man OF
te oh dice, and by the ring, which
Ia instant later the groom placed on
y fourth finger Of her left hand, she
ra came Mrs.. Nicholas Longworth.
Of at the conclusion Of the weddi
be ceremony the assembled guests we're
'ss cei we'd by Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth
iIe the platform beneath the floral bow
he They we're shoWered with oongratu
nd tions. The guests we're received
10 the blue Room by her and Mrs. hOo
Of velt. After the informal reception,
"a bridal breakfast was served IN oui
I'm form IN the state and private dini
, Ia rooms.
vn Approximately at neon the que
re-. we're invited to the Wedding, but
'ha list Of the names was furnished
lad publication, the President and N
he Roosevelt departing on this oeoas
he from the usual custom. Those INV
al included certain social classes as
! fr,r, tba rafatfppa of the hOOsel