The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1906-02-18


left side OF the platform, which was re-
served for the brides fnmlly.
Designated members of the bride
Groom's family. including his mother
and sisters, already had taken their
places on the right side of the platform.
In order TO keep way clear for the
wedding party white satin ropes We're
stretched from each side OF the main
entrance to the east room to posts To-
Gated ten feet west OF the platform and
thence around the platform to points
on the east wall
Mrs. Roosevelt's Gown
Mrs, Roosevelt graciously acknowl-
edged the greetings which she received
on her entrance. She wore n superb
gown, richly designed of heavy cream
colored broCade, on which were figures
OF blue and brown interlnced with
threads OF gold The gown was made
I'm princess style, With a long train of
the brocadcd material. The trimmings
were of brown chiffon, embroidered In
blue and gold The yoke of the body
was formed OF embroidered chiffon. as
we're the trimmings on the elbow
sleeves Exquisitely designed panels
on the skirt were made OF the blue and
golden embroidery. She wore diamond
ornaments.
mick" nnd His Best Man.
Two or three minutes after the en-
trance of Mrs. Roosevelt. the bride
groom Mr. Longworth, accompanied
by his best man, Thomas Nelson Per-
kins of Boston, descended the main
staircase and, entering the east room,
took his place at the foot OF the plat
form 10 await the arrival OF his bride.
alice" Is Most Prompt.
Promptly on the stroke OF noon Miss
Roosevelt. escorted by the President,
descended by the elevator TO the west
end Of the main corridor. There await
ing them were the uShcrs selected by
Mr.. Longworrh. All OF them are long
time personal friends. and several were
the bridegroom's classmates at Har-
ward. They We're Quincy A. Shaw OF
Boston, Frederick Winthrop of New
York, Francis r. Bangs of Boston. Guy
Norman OF Boston. b. a Wellingford
Jr., Of Cincinnati, Larz Anderson OF
ID c., Nicomte Charles de
Of the French embassy and
Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
Teddy" Her Proud Papa.
Preceded by the ushers, the Presi-
dent and the dainty bride. resting her
hand lightly within his left arm. pro-
ceeded 10 the east room the orchestra
the magnificent march from
'TannhauseT."
Miss Roosevelt never looked better.
The classic beauty Of her face and fig
ure was accentuated by her exquisite
attire and by the surroundings,
Dream of Bridal Gown.
Her bridal dress WAS a magnificent
creation Of heavy white satin, point
ace, chiffon, 1lmy tulle and silver bro-
2ade. The material from which the
gown was developed was manufactured
for Miss Roosevelt and the
design was destroyed as soon as the
necessary amount OF the material for
he dress was made. The gown had a
onG court train OF superb silver bro
.ade The bodice was made high with
,ut a collar: WAS trimmed with rare
I'D point lace and the elbow sleeves
we're finished with the same fllmy ma
erial.
Orange Blossoms.
The sleeves just met the long white
cloves A voluminous tulle veil. almost
enveloping the slender.
graceful figure of the charming bride
vas held in place by dainty clusters OF
orange blossoms. The tiny slippers
we're fashioned from silver brocade,
md instead of buckles, tulle bows were
worm with tiny clusters of orange flow
rs The only Jewels worn by the bride
vas the superb diamond necklace
which was the gift OF the groom. over
Ter left arm Miss Roosevelt carried n
uperb shower bouquet of the rarest
nd daInticst white orchids procurable.
'he delicate blossoms were arranged In
ascade formation, the stems being tied
With white chiffon satin ribbon with
ong bows.
Presentation of Rride
The ushers, who were i'm couples. sep
rated as they reached the platform,
nd the President passed through the
wo lines and presented his daughter
o the waiting bridegroom. who stepped
onward to receive her. Together they
.scended the PLATFORM where Bishop
'atterlee. In the imposing robes OF his
fice. already was standing.
Fateful Happy Moment,
1t was one OF the most ausplcious
I'm the history Of the White |
louise. The guests seemed scarcely to |
reathe. so intent were they to catch |
very syllable of the beautiful ser
Ice. In low yet resonant tones Bishop |
began At the conclusion of |
he response from the bride and groom.
he venerable bishop inquired In a tone
hat filed the great room:
who glNeth TINS woman TO be mar |
led to this MANI
The President of the United States |
scended the platform and. taking his |
nughters right hand, placed It In that |
t the bridegroom. Thus he gave the |
ride away to the man OF her choice, |
nd by the ring which an instant later |
ne groom placed on the fourth finger |
( her left hand she became Mrs Mich
las Longworth.
Congratulations.
AT the conclusion OF the wedding GER |
mony the assembled guests were re- |
eived by Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth on |
he platform and beneath the floral |
over where their hands and hearts |
yere Joined forever. They were show |
red with congratulations.
The guests then were received in the
3lue Room by the President and Mrs |
After the informal receptions the |
ridal breakfast vas Ecrved, In bunet |
orm, in the state and private dining |
ooms.
White House Weddings of Century.
Lucy Poyne Washington TO Kcntuckian.
Iarch II, 1904.
Anna Todd to John G. Jackson. 1872
Maria Hester Monroe 10 Samuel Law
cnce Geuvcrneur. March 9. 1920.