The San Francisco call., 1913-11-25

tally ignored. The reason given for
this was the fact that Miss Wilson
and the members of her family have
not been in Washington long enough
TO become extensively acquainted.
GUESTS MOSTLY FAMILY FRIENDS
Besides the diplomatic corps, some
of the leading members of the senate
and the house. members of the presi-
dents cabinet. members of the su-
preme court and a few department
and bureau heads. almost all of the
guests were personal friends of the
Wilson and Sayre families. Many Of
the guests had never been in Wash
ington before and were totally unae-
quainted with either residential or Of
fetal society here.
Every entrance TO the White House
grounds was guarded by line Of po-
lice. Guests on arrival passed through
parallel line of police at the main
entrance, and only those having invi-
tations or authority were permitted
to enter
From early morning a crowd had
surrounded the White House. stand
ing close to the great iron ratings.
in hope of catching a glimpse of Miss
party. Policemen kept an open lane
to the porte cochere OF the White
House
AS the guests arrived the White
House ushers escorted them to the
places assigned them in the east room.
At the Roosevelt wedding guests were
placed in the order in which they ar
rived. with the result that many i'm
portant official guests were all but Of
Tended. Not so today The space divi-
sion of the east room left a place for
each guest.
In the bridal party as Miss Wilson
entered the room, besides President
Wilson. were Miss Margaret Wilson.
eldest daughter Of the president. who
was maid of honor for her sister; Miss
Eleanor Randolph Wilson, youngest
member of the presidential family,
and several girlhood friends of the
bride who had been selected as brides
maids.
Miss Mary C. White of Baltimore
was a chum of Miss Wilson at Goucher
college; Miss Adeline Mitchell Scott,
daughter of Prof. William B. Scott of
Princeton university. was a girlhood
friend of the bride. and Miss Mar
iorie Brown, daughter of Colonel Il.
T Brown of Atlanta, is a second
cousin of Miss Wilson on the mater
nal side.
OLD FRIENDS FOR ATTENDANTS
The attendants of the groom were
chosen from among friends he made
at college and in philanthropic work.
Dr. Wifred T. Grenfell. the best man.
famous explorer and philanthropist of
the Grenfe1l Mission, Labrador met
Mr.. Sayre when the latter on his va
cation visited the Labrador coast and
aided Doctor Grenfell in his mission
r. rxr1
formed the ceremony. is a personal
friend Of the president, who, while
connected with Princeton university,
attended Beaeh's church. The ushers
We're:
All of the justices of the supreme
court. with their wives and families,
attended as did all the members of
the cabinet and the speaker of the
house and Mrs. Clark, with their
daughter, Miss Geneyieve Clark. No
recognition TO official position was
given in the issuance OF invitation.
In some instances bureau heads re-
ceived the precious cards. because
they happened to be acquainted with
the bride or groom or some member
of their families. while their supe
riors We're overlooked.
In point of completeness the brides
trousseau might almost be called
elaborate, although the individual
gowns are not. Miss Wilson's we'd
ding gown was ornamented with rich
laces that have been heirlooms for
generations In her mothers family
and have been worn by many brides
The gown itself was of a heavy satin
of a cream tint, but of so delicate
shade as to appear almost white, with.
q train consisting Of three yards OF
the full width of the satin.
fe fnfarpe4fru 10 note that. being
a very patriotic young woman, Miss
Wilson's trousseau is almost wholly
American made. Some Of the gowns
were made in Washington, some In
Baltimore, but most of them in New
York It is said that only one gown.
came from Paris. This is said to nj
the wearer in clinging fashion, long
and graceful in its lines.
HER PARIS GOWN
It is Of ivory tinted velvet of a soft.
flexible quality, falling much as would
crepe or chiffon. 1t is gathered at
the waist, from which point falls a
long sash of velvet covered from the
hem almost 10 the waist line in the
new shadow embroidery in gold and
silver threads. Above the belt there
is only a suggestion of velvet, the
neck is round and slightly low and the
bodice is mostly filed in with shadow
lace.
Miss Wilson's bridesmaids wore
white of the palest ivory crepe de
chine in a high luster tint. The trim
inings were tunic overdresses of hy-
drangeas net, the girdles being of a
deeper tone and satin. The brides
maids carried bouquets of orchids and
flies Of tho valley, tied with flowing
ribbons and softly tinted silk
Clear skies on a perfect India sum
roer morning, pleasantly warm, with
scarcely a breath of wind, favored
the wedding day of Jessie Wilson,
who was up early to observe the
signs in the heavens.
GROOM CALLS EARLY
Mr.. Sayre was practically the first
caller at the White House today, ar
riving shortly after breakfast.
Miss Wilson spent the morning in
making final arrangements for pack
ing her personal effects. which will be
sent to the union station at o'clock.
Luncheon at the White House today
was spread for the members OF the
Wilson and Sayre families, the brides
maids and ushers. The marine band
played during the repast
Miss Wilson conferred with the
leader of the band concerning the
program, which she selected. Both
the Lohengrin and Mendelssohn we'd
ding marches will be played
The pfe-nuptial wedding season
came to a close today with luncheon
rendered to Miss Wilson and her girl
friends by Justice and Mrs. Joseph r.
Lamar at their home in New Hamp-