The Washington herald., 1913-11-26
WEDDING SIDELIGHTS.

Mrs. Ethelbert Nevin, widow of the
famous composer, who was an uncle
IF Mr.. Sayre, celebrated the anniversary
Of her husbands birth today at the
White House wedding. Miss Margaret
Wilson, eldest daughter of the Presi-
dent, who arranged the musical program.
included Ethelbert Nevins beautiful
'Marche Nuptiale'' in it, The soft strains
OF this composition was the signal for
the wedding party to begin its march
from the State Dining Room, and the
Lchengrin Wedding March was played
as they entered the East Room.
The first sight the distinguished guests
VINO entered by the north door saw was
the spectacular floral piece sent by the
ECuadoran Minister and Mime. Cordova.
This was placed Just at the entrance, and
is a floral replica of the Volcano, the
highest peak in the Andes in that part of
Ecuador. The peak is made of white
chrysanthemums, and is erupting mauv=
orchids. Around the base are the col
or of Ecuador, red, yellow, and blue,
worked out in inmortels.
Miss Blanche Nevin, Miss Alice Nevin.
and Miss Alice Dunbar Jenkins, the three
white-haired aunts of the bridegroom,
are greatly enjoying their stay in WASH
ington. Miss Blanche Nevin is a we'll
known sculptor. and is we'll known
throughout Europe.
Miss Blanche Nevin, the author of
Jessie Come In,'' is the favorite aunt
of Mr.. Sayre, and she thinks he is the
most perfect type Of young American in
every way.
Mr. Chang nang-jen. the charge
d'affairs of the Chinese Legation, found
himself in a predictment when it was
announced that the diplomats would
wear uniforms The new republic has
state uniforms but the representative in
this country has not yet received his.
Mr.. Chang wore an American frock
coat and striped trousers.
While the diplomats, Cabinet ministers,
and other guests were entering the White
House, a number of exclusive society
leaders OF Washington circled the drive,
in their cars, around the White Lot
They were on their way for an afternoon
drive around the Speedway. Among
these were Mrs. Richard Townsend. and
Miss Margaret McChord. Miss Katherine
Jennings, Mrs. Henry T. Dimock, anj
Miss Margaret Perrin
The bride slipped down to the East
Room early yesterday morning to view
the decorations She suggested that
sent by the diplomatic corps be placed
in front of the mantels. The palms used
as a back ground of the dais were those
used at the wedding Of Nellie Grant,
Mrs Grover Cleveland, and Alice Long
worth, and were grown at the Botanical
Gardens where they are known as the
Bridal Palms.
President Wilson was busy with official
affairs almost up to the hour set for the
marriage of his daughter. He arrived
at the Executive Offices at 10 O'Clock and
disposed of some pressing matters be-
fore the regular Cabinet meeting. From
IL until 1 o'clock he was busy with his
official family. 1t was not until long
after luncheon that he got into his we'd
ding togs and had time to think of the
approaching nuptials.
The White House kitchen was a center
Of activity at the Executive Mansion yes
terday. Caterers wagons rolled to the
domestic officers door, bearing supplies
for the wedding breakfast throughout the
morning A corps of chefs invaded the
kitchen at an early hour and held sway
throughout the day.
Mr.. Sayre was practically the first caller
at the White House yesterday, arriving
shortly after breakfast Miss Wilson
spent the morning making final arrange
ments as to the packing of her personal
effects.