Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1906-02-17

Washington, Feb. 17.-In the beauti-
full white and gold east room Of tho
white house, a few minutes after noon
today, Right Rev. Henry A. Satterlee,
bishop Of Washington, Protestant
Episcopal church, united In, marriage
Alice Lee Roosevelt, eldest daughter
Of the president OF the United States.
and Nicholas Longworth, representa-
tive in congress from the first district
of Ohio. The ceremony was attended
with all the splendor of grand Of
fetal function and with all the devo-
tional beauty Of the cathedral service.
It was witnessed by a thousand per-
sons, who made up one of the most
brilliant and distinguished assemblages
ever gathered in the white house on a
similar occasion. The floral decora-
tions were more elaborate than any
heretofore have been in President
Roosevelt's administration. The his
toric east room was most elajborately
decorated with flowers and potted
plants, but the whole lower floor of
the mansion was made bower OF
beauty. During the ceremony, recep-
ton and breakfast the marine band
rendered a musical program especially
prepared for the occasion.
"A few minutes before noon, Mrs
Roosevelt, accompanied by members
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main staircase and under the escort OF
several military aides, entered the east
room She was escorted to 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 graciously acknow!-
edged greetings which she received on
her entrance. She wore a superb
gown, richly designed Of heavy cream
colored brocade, on which were figures
8 of blue and brown interlaced with
threads Of gold. The gown was made
in princess style with a long train Of
brocaded material. The trimmings
were of brown chiffon, embroidered in
blue and gold. Two or three minutes
after the entrance Of Mrs. Roosevelt,
the BRIDE groom, Mr.. Longworth, ac-
companied by his best man, Mr.. Thos.
Nelson Perkins of Boston, descended
the main staircase and entering the
east room, took his place at the foot of
the platform. Promptly on the stroke
of noon, Miss Roosevelt escorted by
the president, descended by the eleva-
tor to the west end OF the main corri-
dor. There awaiting them were the
ushers selected by Mr.. Longworth. AL!
OF them are long time personal friends
and several were the bridegroom =
classmates at Harvard. Preceded by
the ushers, the president and the
dainty bride, resting her hand lightly
within his left arm, proceeded to the
east room, the orchestra rendering the
magnificent march from Tannhause
The Bridal Gown.
Miss Roosevelt never looked better.
The classic beauty of her face and
figure was accentuated by her exquisite
attire and by the surroundings. Her
bridal dress was magnificent crea-
tion Of heavy white satin, point lace,
CllHOu, IlIIly lullG anu SllNCI OlOSeldS.
The material from which the gown was
developed was manufactured espec-
tally for Miss Roosevelt and the de-
sign was destroyed as soon as the
necessary amount Of material for the
dress was made. The gown had a
long court train of superb silver bro
cade. The bodice was made high with
out collar, was trimmed with rare
old point lace, and the elbow sleeves
were finished with the same flnly ma
terial. The sleeves just met the long
white gloves. A voluminous tulle veil,
almost completely enveloping the bride
was held in place by dainty clusters
of orange blossoms. Her tiny slippers
were fashioned from silver brocade
and instead of buckles. tulle bows
were worn with tiny clusters of orange
flowers.
Few jewels Worn.
The only jewels worn by the bride
was superbs 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 procur-
able.
The Ceremony.
The ushers separated as they reach
ed the platform and the president
passed thru two lines and presented
his daughter to the waiting bride
groom, who stepped forward to receive
her Together they ascended the
platform, where Bishop Satterlee was
standing. In low, yet resonant tones.
Bishop Satterlee began. At the con-
clusion Of the responses from the bride
and groom, the venerable bishop in
CURED in tone that filled the great
room: .Who giveth this woman to