The Mathews journal. (Mathews C.H. [Court House]) 1903-1937, 1906-02-22

lightly within his left arm, proceeded to
the East Room, the orchestra rendering
the march from Tannhaeuser.
Miss Roosevelt never looked better
The classic beauty of her face and figure
were accentuated by her exquisite attire
and the surroundings. Her bridal dress
was magnificent creation of heavy
white satin, point lace, chiffon, flmy
tulle and silver brocade. The material
from which the gown was developed was
manufactured especially for Miss Roose-
welt, and the design was destroyed as
soon as the necessary amount of the
material for the dress was made.
The gown had long court train of
superb silver brocade. The bodice was
made high without a collar, was trim
med with rare old point lace, and the
elbow sleeves were finished with the
same flmy material. The sleeves just
met the long white gloves A 'folumin-
Gus tulle veil almost completely envelop-
ing 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, tulle
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orange flowers.
Bride Wears DIsmoud Necklace.
The only jewels worn by the bride
were the superb diamond necklace,
which was the gift of the groom. Over
her left arm Miss Roosevelt carried a
superb shower bouquet of the rarest
and daintiest white orchids procurable.
The delicate blossoms were arranged in
cascade form, the stems being tied with
white chiffon satin ribon, with long
bows
The ushers, who were in couples, sep
arated 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
assembled the platform, where Bishop
Satterlee, in the imposing robes of his
Office, already was standing.
An Auspicious Moment
1t was one of the most auspicious mo-
ments in the history of the White House.
The guests seemed scarcely to breathe,
so intent were they to catch every sylla-
bic of the beautiful service. In low yet
resonant tones Bishop Satterlee began.
At the 'conclution of the responses from
the bride and groom, the venerable
Bishop inquired in tone that filed the
great room:
"Who giveth this woman to be mar
ried 10 this man"
President Gives Bride Awsy.
The President of the United States
ascended the platform. Taking his
daughters right hand, he placed it in
that OF the bridegroom. Thus he gave
the bride away TO the man of her choice,
and by the ring which an instant later
the groom placed on the fourth finger of
her left hand she became Mrs. Nicholas
Longworth.
Reception After Ceremony.
At the conclusion of the wedding cere-
mony, the assembled guests were re-
ceived by Mr. and Mrs Longworth on
the platform, and beneath the floral
bower, where their hands and hearts
were joined forever They were show
cred with congratulations.
The guests then were received in the
Blue Room by the President and Mrs.
Roosevelt. After the informal recep-
tons, the bridal breakfast was served,
la buffet, in the State and private din
g-rooms.
Bride Burst Into Tears.
Washington, D. c. (SpeciaD-On the
conclusion of the ceremony the bride
turned, threw herself into Mrs. Roose-
velt's arms and burst into tears. This
was only momentary, and she quickly
brushed them away and turned to her
father, who kissed her in a digni6ed
manner.
The President then kissed the hand
of Mrs. Longworth, Sr The bride next
kissed and hugged each of her brothers
and sisters, shedding a tear over each
embrace.
Something of a sensation was created
in the East Room just before the bridal
party entered. Mrs. Wayne McVeagh
wife of the former Attorney Genearl in
the Cleveland administration, was over
come by the excitement and tainted.
She was picked up by Colonel Brom-
we'll, the Presidents chief aide, and car
ried intG an adjoining room. Prompt
work on the part of physician restored
bar