The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1906-02-23
MRS. NICHOLAS LoNewoR7H, nee MISS ALICE LEE ROOSEVELT.

have been In President Roosevelt's ad-
m~inistration. The historic east room
was most beautifully decorated with
flowers and potted plants, but the
whole lower floor OF the mansion was
made a bower of beauty.
breakfast the marine band rendered a
musical program especially prepared
for the occasion.
Wedding Party Appears.
A few minutes before noon. Mrs.
Roosevelt, accompanied by members of
her immediate family, descended the
main staircase and under the escort of
several military aides entered the east
room. She was escorted to a position
on the left side Of the platform, which
was reserved for the brides family.
Designated members Of the BRIDE
groom's family, including his mother
and sisters, already had taken their
places on the right side Of the plat
form.
Mrs. Roosevelt g~raciously acknowl-
edged the greetings which she re-
ceived on her entrance. She wore a
superb gown, richly designed, of heavy
cream-colored brocade, on which were
figures of blue and brown interlaced
with threads of gold. The gown was
made In princess style with long train
of brocaded material. Trimmings were
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and gold.
Two or three minutes after the en-
trance of Mrs. Roosevelt the bride
groom. MI. LongMortn. accompanied
by his best man, MI. Thomas Nelson
Perkins, Of Boston, descended the main
staircase and entering the east room
took his place at the foot of the plat
form.
The Charming Bride Arrives.
Promptly on the stroke of noon, Miss
Roosevelt, escorted by the president,
descended by the elevator to the west
OF the main corridor. There,
awaiting them. were the ushers Sc
tected by Mr.. Longworth. All of them
are longtime personal friends and sew
eral We're the bridegroom's CLASSMATES
Ut Harvard.
Preceded by the ushers, the president
and the dainty bride, resting her hand
within his left arm. proceeded
to h east room. the orchestra render
Ing h magnificent march from Tam
hauser."
Miss Roosevelt never looked more
charming The classic beauty Of her
face and figure was accentuated by her
exquisite attire and by the surround
tngs.
A Perfect Gown.
Her bridal dress was a magnificent
creation of heavy white satin, point
chlIon, nlmy tulle and silver bro-
cade. The material from which the
gown was developed was manufactured
especially for Miss Roosevelt. and the
design was destroyed as soon as the
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, and was trimmed with rare old
point lace. and the elbow sleeves were
finished with the same flmy material.
The sleeves just met long, white
gloves. A voluminous tuMe veil, al
most completely enveloplng the bride.
vas held in place by dainty clusters Of
orange blossoms.
Tiny slippers were fashioned from
silver brocade, and instead Of buckles
tulle bows We're worn with little clus-
ters OF orange flowers. The only Jew
els worn by the bride was a superb
diamond necklace which was a Rift Of
the groom.
over her left arm Miss Roosevelt
a superb shower bouquet Of
rarest and caintiest white orchids