Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1906-02-17
Function UnequaIed as
White House Social
Event.
EXECUTED AS PLANNED
Thousand Guests Witness Cere-
m0nY Performed lust Af-
ter Noon Hour.

Washington, Feb. lin the beauti
ful white east room OF the White
House a few minutes after noon TODAY
Right Rev Henry Y. Satterlee, bishop
of the Washington Protestant Episco
pal church. united in marriage Alice
Lee Roosevelt. eldest daughter of the
president of the United States. to Mich
olas Longworth. representative in con
gress of the First district of Ohio.
SpIendor Unprecedented.
The ceremony was attended with all
the splendor of a grand official frmc-
tiOn and with all the devotional beauty
of the cathedral service. Ii was wit
messed by 900 persons who made up
the most brilliant and distinguished
assemblage ever gathered in the White
House on a similar occasion.
Floral Decorations.
The floral decorations were more
elaborate than any heretofore have
been in President Roosevelt's admin
istration. The historic east room was
most elaborately decorated with flow
ers and potted plants, and the whole
lower floor of the mansion was made
bower of beauty. During the ceremony.
reception and breakfast the Marine
band rendered a musical program es-
pecially prepared for the occasion.
Mrs. Roosevelt Takes Place.
4 few minutes before noon, Mrs.
Roosevelt, accompanied by the men,
bers of her Immediate family. descend
ed the main staircase. and under the
ed the east room. She was escorted TO
a position on the left side of the plat
form. which was reserved for the
brides family. The designated men,
bers of the bridegroom's family, in
Guiding the mother and sisters. already
had taken their places on the right
side of the platform.
Gown Described.
Mrs. Roosevelt graciously acknOwi
edged the greetings which she receiv
ed on her entrance. She wore n Su
perb 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 a long
train OF brocaded material. The trim
cred in blue and gold.
Enter Bridegroom
Two or three minutes after the en-
trance of Mrs. Roosevelt, the bride |
groom, NJ. 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.
Promptly at Neon. |
Promptly on the stroke of noon. Miss |
Roosevelt, escorted by the president. |
descended by the elevator to- the west |
and main corridor There awaiting
them were the ushers selected by Mr.. |
Iongworth All of them are long time
personal friends and several were the
bridegroom's classmates at Harvard |
Preceded by the ushers. the presi- |
dent and dainty bride. resting her hand |
lightly within his left arm. proceeded |
10 the east room, the orchestra render
ing a magnificent march from Tam
hauSer.
At Her Best.
Miss Roosevelt never looked better !
The classic beauty of her face and fig
ure was accentuated by her exquisite |
attire and by 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 de-
veloped was manufactured especially |
for Miss Roosevelt, and the design was
destroyed as soon as the necessary
nf nj
made.
Features of Gown.
The gown had long court train of
superb silver brocade. The bodice was
made high, without collar, was trim
med with rare old point lace, and the
elbow sleeves were finished with the |
same filmy material. The sleeves just /
met the long white gloves. A volumin-
Gus tulle veil almost completely envel-
oping the bride was held in place by
dainty clusters of orange blossoms.
Tiny slippers were fashioned from sill
yer brocade, and instead of buckles,
tulle bows were worn with tiny clus-
ters of orange flowers.
The only jewels worn by the bride |
was superb diamond necklace which
was the gift of the groom Over her
left arm, Miss Roosevelt carried a SUI ]