Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-06-19

President of North American United
States Warrington The day OF the
departure of the American squadron !
express TO you the great pleasure l
had in this visit to our shores. l also
convey to you my cordial congratula-
lions for tomorrow's silver wedding
NICHOLAS"
Mehmed v of Turkey cabled as fol-
"Salonioue, juno IS, 1911. President
Taft. washington: On the occasion OF
your silver wedding l offer my slncere
CONGRATULATIONS. as we'll as the wishes
/ form, for your happiness and the
prosperity of the United States
"MEHMED v"
Among the hundreds OF congratulatory
letters are messages rom pers spni
business and social organizations. ana
from individuals unknown to the White
House Some are In verse and others
In biblical times.
Presents Put on View.
II was decided today that. while full
list OF the presents will not be given out,
the presents themselves will be placed
about the mansion. forming a part OF the
scheme OF decoration. so that guests may
be able TO see at least as many OF them
as they can find in the crowded corridors
and rooms.
The Presidents class, Yale. is has
given a solid silver fern dish, twenty
inches IN diameter, marked with the mi
tails Of the President and Mrs Tart anu
bearing the inscription. FROM fa1e'
1873"
The Psi Epsilon fraternity, TO which the
President belongs, sent solid silver
platter. Inscribed William H. Taft. Beta
rs" and From Psi Epsilon Fraternity,
The Philippine party called The
Tafters'' has given two solid Grecian
ewers; the officers OF the Presidential
yacht. the Mayfower. solid silver plat
ter, and the officers of the Dolphin. the
flagship OF Secretary OF the Navy Meyer.
a solid silver centerpiece Each member
OF the Presidents cabinet has given
present.
From the Presidents friends at Au-
gusta, Ca, came a fine scroll design.
heavy tray. a large punch bowl and
heavy ladle Wives OF army officers IN
Washington sent handsome watch.
Thanks Augusta Friends.
The President sent the following tele-
gram 10 j. ]. O'Connor. acting mayor
OF Augusta, Ga, today. thanking him
for the present sent by the citizens of
Augusta
My dear Mr. OConnor:
Mrs Taft and l have just received
at the hands of Mr.. Wright the peauu-
full silver punch bowl. with silver waiter
the congratulations of the citizens or Au-
gusta on the occasion of our silver we'd
ding. Our relations TO the people VI
augusta within the last three years nave
been so close and so full of pleasure that
we are greatly touched by this evidence
IF their kindly feeling. and | hope that
YOU will convey to those whose EXPIRES
IONS Of friendship are contained in THIS
sift an assurance of our profound graft
tude for their thoughtfulness and gem
Dr Sincerely yours,
Wv. II. TAFT"
Another unique present received at the
White House today was sent by MISS
iarrict Waters Forbush of Lancaster,
Mass II Is wedding shoe or Mr.. Tail
-Ieat-great grandmother.
Shortly after O'Clock this evening Mr..
md Mrs. Taft will pass through the RED
Dom 10 the south portico, thence down
the stone steps 10 the lawn. They Will
pr coed to an arch Of flowers and green's
erected on the west side of the center
lawn and there receive their guests. The
arch has been erected beneath spread
ing elm, through the branches OF which
have been strewn hundreds Of electric
bulbs.
Will Not Wear Wedding Gown.
Much to the regret of her friends Mrs.
Taft will not wear her wedding gown
She viii wear a gown of white silk bro
caded with silver flowers, The gown will
have a square neck and court train.
Every member OF the cabinet will be in
the receiving line. accompanied by their
wives-all except Mrs. Fisher. wife of the
Secretary OF the Interior, who is not In
Washington
Mrs Taft will help receive for a short
time and when she retires Miss Helen
Taft. her daughter, will step into line be
side her father.
Carriages will approach the east gate
II the White House grounds from the
north. and guests entering there will
leave their wraps in the cloakroom on
the east terrace Those who enter the
grounds by the west gate will leave their
cloaks in the apartments on the lower
floor Of the mansion.
Guests will go Immediately to the
lawn south OF the White House. where
the Marine Band under the direction OF
Lieut. Santelmann, will he stationed.
TIE Engineer Band viii play on the
-outh portico until 1890 o'clock, when 1t
i'll repair TO the east room. where
lance program will be rendered.
Searchlights on Fountains.
Dozens OF tables have been placed
about the grounds, and punch bowls and
refreshments will be served by White
House employees. japanese lanterns and
ari-colnred electric lights will furnish
tht illumination
S@archiights placed on the roof of the
state War and Navy building will cast
colo. I'll RAYS on the fountains on the ter
ace. One Searchlight will play on the
fSg the front of the Executive Man
sion and another will keep Its rays
focused on the Washington Monument
Spolights viii b. turned on the presi
Dental party IL enters the grounds to
the strains ~ a wedding march.
In addition to the band music the
chorus section Il the Washington Saen-
gerbund is 20 sing the following numbers
during the evening: 'Das list der Tag
des Herru" 'Das Deutsche Lied
'<och NJ die Tage der Rostn" and MY
cd Kentucky Home"
Hundreds OF roses and cut plants viii
be scattered about the lawn, which has
been transformed into a fairy bower
Aunt Della" Rides With Taft.
Aunt Della Torrey. seated beside
President Taft enjoyed long ride yes
terday afternoon in one OF the White
House automobiles. Miss Torrey is
here from Miubury Mass. to attend
the celebration II the Taft silver we'd
ding. The others III the Presidents
automobile party were Mrs. Taft Miss
Taft, Henry W. Taft and Maj. Archi-
bald Butt
Remembered by Commercial Body.
CINCINNATI. Ohio. June 19-The
Cincinnati Commercial Association sent
he following telegram today to Presi-
dent Taft. who is member of the asso-
cRtion:
s.Sn4f- 1 tla ysllpu, ,fe.r yaa..