Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1906-02-21
MANY SPLENDID GIFTS


Lovingly Remembered--The Groom's
Gift a magnificent Necklace of Sc
lected Diamonds, the Most Valuable
of All.
Few brides not Of so-called royalty
Lave been permitted to view the bridal
PRESENTS. For two days they were
nlaced In the library OIL The second
floor of the White House and not for
q moment were they left dnguarded.
The gifts number nearly a thousand
and it is known that all have not ar
rived. The display consists prlnelp7
ally Of jewelry and rare brlc-a7r
Among the many beautiful th'
ceived are some rare OF
Jewels from Mrs. Lee,
mother of the bride.
Partial List Of Presents.
No list Of presents was made
lie and no complete list that is even
approximately accurate can be COM
piled; but among the hundreds re-
ceived by Miss Roosevelt are the 1ol-
lowin:
President Loubet, of France-A
magnificent igobelin tapestry, made
expressly for Miss Roosevelt. 1t is
III shape long and narrow and pro-
trays scenes renowned iii the history
of France.
Emperor William, of Germany-A !,
bracelet Of special desigr' studded
with gems of rare value, one ot the
finest works of the jewelers. art. II
was presented by Ambassador Speek
Won Sternburg.
The Emperor of Japan--Two bearl-
tifully chased vases of silver and a
piece of wonderful japanese embro-
diery.
Republic Of Cuba-A special neck.
lace of selected pearls, the design OF
the piece being made in Paris on the
order of the Cuban government. 1t
is one of the most valuable gifts re-
ceived by the bride.
The Emperor of Austria dia-
mond and pearl pendant exqulsltely
wrought.
The Empress Dowager Of China
4 handsomely made dover chest I'LL
-eG completely with rare gifts of silk:
embroideries, ivory carvings and
lovely bl'ic-a-brae.
The King ,of Ilaly-A Mosaic table
q ss.ttssrb workmanship and great
beauty, asmNting scenes of Italian
life. It was 1llsfitt. 1lls4firtt.ssaetlrsd expressly
for Miss Roosevelt. in Florence
Pope Plus X-A handsome Mosias
representing one of the great paint
il,gs III the Vatican.
The King Of Spaill--Piece OF anti
que jewelry ofsrare design aud value. 9llls
King Edward I'D Eng
land sent giftsto4 the bride, but the
character of it has not been disclosed.
While some of The ambassadors and
ministers accredited to this capital
from foreign countries sent individu-
al presents to Miss Roosevelt, the ma
icrity Of them presented to her offer
ings Of flowers.
The gift Of the Taft party, OF, as
they are known, the Tafters, have
given has been seen by several per-
sons. II is a necklace of gold links,
set here and there with small dia-
monds. Attached is pendant, an
oquamarine, set around with dia-
mouds in small heart shapes, cleyerly
intelminSled.
Washtub Full of Potatoes.
"Alay prosperity and happiness be
yours" This bit Of tender sentiment
was written on the bottom Of wash
tub that arrived at the White House
for the bride. Piled OH top of the
express wagon with the tub were
sacks holding two bushels of pota-
toes.
Thus it will be seen that diamond
necklaces are not the only gifts with
which Miss Roosevelt is favored.
More than 5000 valentines were
received by Miss Roosevelt, an extra
force of clerks being necessary for
their handling.