Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1906-02-22

| The classic beauty OF her face and
figure we're accumulated by h6r ex-
ouisite attire and by her surround
ings. Her bridal dress was a mag
nificent creation of heavy white satin,
/ point lace, chiffon, filmy tulle and sill.
yer brocade. The material from
which the gown was developed was
manufactured especially for Miss
Roosevelt, and the design was de-
stroyed as soon as the necessary
amount of material for the dress was
made.
The gown had a long court train Of
superb silver brocade. The bodice
was made high, without a collar, was
trimmed 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
voluminous tulle veil, almost COM
pletely enveloping the slender, grace
full figure, was held in place by dainty
clusters of orange blossoms. The
slippers were fashioned from silver
brocade, and instead of buckles, tulle
bows were worn, with tiny clusters Of
orange flowers.
Wore the BrideErOOm's Gift.
The only jewels worn by the bride
was the superb diamond necklace,
which was the gift of the bridegroom.
Over her left arm Miss Roosevelt car
ried a beautiful shower bouquet of the
rarest and daintiest white orchids
procurable. The delicate blossoms
we're arranged in cascade form, the
stems tied with white chiffon satin
ribbon with long bows.
The ushers, who were in couples,
| separated as they reached the plat
form, and the president passed
through the two lines, and presented
his daughter to the waiting bride
groom, who stepped forward to re-
ceive her. Together they assembled
the platform, where Bishop Satterlee,
in the imposing robes of his office, al.
ready was standing.
An AuspIciOus Moment.
1t was one of the most auspicious
moments in the history of the White
House. The guests seemed scarcely to
breathe, so intent were they to catch
every syllable of the beautiful service.
In low, yet resonant tones, Bishop
Satterlee began.
At the conclusion Of the responses
by the bride and groom, the venerable
bishop inquired, in tone that filled
the great room:
Gave the Bride Away
who giveth this woman to b. mar
ried to this MANI"
The president of the United States
assembled the platform, and, taking his
daughters right hand, 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 bridegroom placed
on the fourth finger of the right hand,
she became Mrs. Nicholas Longworth,
and the venerable prelate solemnly pro-
nounced them husband and wife.
Wedding Guests Received.
I At the conclusion of the wedding,
the assembled guests were received
by Mr.. and Mrs. Longworth on the
platform and beneath the floral bower
where their hands and hearts were
joined forever. They were showered
with congratulations. The guests then
were received in the Blue room by
| President and Mrs. Roosevelt. After
the informal receptions, the bridal
breakfast was served, in buffet form,
in the state and private dining rooms.
Bridal Pair Leaves White House.
Shortly after four o'clock Mr.. and
Mrs. Longworth left the White House
by the south entrance, thereby avoid
ing a large and curious throng, which
had assembled in front of the mansion.
Alone, they entered large automobile
and were driven rapidly away. They
went, it is understood, to the country
home of John r. Mclean, Friend
ship" few miles from the heart of
Washington, on the Tenallytown road.
Passed Quiet Sunday.
Washington, Feb. 19.-Representa-
tive and Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, who
were married at the White House Sat
urday, passed the day very quietly at
Friendship" the country home of John
r. Mclean t,Tennallytown, which they
are making their temporary headquar-
/ tiers. The weather was pleasant most
Of the day and the couple took stroll
around the beautiful grounds surround
ing the place. The gates of the grounds
were closed during the day, and it was
said at the house there had not been
any callers
A Trip South.
Washington, Feb. 19.-Mr. and Mrs.
Nicholas Longworth left Friendship"