New-York tribune., 1913-11-26

Probably the rarest gift from a dpo-
mat in the point of historic interest was
the mirror of lacquer work sent by the
Persian Charge dAffaires and Nine. All
Kuli Khan. The mirror is protected by
lid Of lacquer work, and the sacred en-
blems of the country, such as birds and
flowers, form the decorations all done by
the famous Persian artists Of three hun.
dred years ago. The whole is inclosed in
a handsome Russia leather case.
A number OF the diplomats sent huge
baskets of flowers, those from the coun-
tries where orchids predominant sending
baskets OF the rarest varieties. while 9TH
ers selected American Beauties.
The President of Guatemala sent "A
large silver centrepiece, filed with rare
blue and white orchids, the national col
ors Of his country. The Minister of Guate-
mala and Nine. Mendez sent a silver vase
holding two dozen American roses. 4
large gilt basket of yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS was sent by the Minister OF Bel
eium and Nine. Havenith, Or. Alberto
Menbreno, the Minister of Honduras, sent
a large basket of American Beauties
Orchids a Favorite Tribute.
From the Minister of Bolivia and Nine.
Calderon there was basket OF ferns,
American Beauty roses and pale pink or
cbids. the piece being Of gigantic size.
The Minister of Salvador and Nine. Due
mas sent silver basket of pink and
roauye orchids. Another superb gift was
q gold basket of splendid workmanship
from the Minister of the Dominican Re-
public and Nine. Peynado'
A large gold basket of yellow and
brown orchids tied with broad satin rib
bons. on which was stamped the gold
dragon of China, was the GIT oil MI
Chang Kang-Jen. charge danailes Of
China. A dainty little basket OF lilies
of-the-yalley and white roses was sent
bv the Minister of Venezuela, Senor
Rojas.
Most of the larger gifts to the bride
uere sent by the Supreme Court, the
Senate and House and like bodies while
from the friends OF Mr. Sayre came some
exceedingly rich gifts, especially from
old friends Of his father The supreme
Court sent a large silver centreplece ior
flowers. which was used on several oc-
cosions prior to the wedding. The Sena-
tors sent a silver service consisting OF
number of handsome pieces arranged on
a large silver tray, all duly inscribed
The gift from the members OF the
House was the necklace Of diamonds and
the diamond pendant which has been
described many times. The New Jersey
ALLEGATION sent two rare and beautfuI
oriental rugs. and the women voters OF
Northern California a rich silver service.
The Wheeling Iron and Steel Company
workers sent some heavy pieces OF Sill
ver Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew Carnegie sent
a dozen heavy silver plates richly chased
Mr.. and Mrs John A. Wilson sent rare
silk Persian rug. and Miss Alice Ncvin
two ancient hand wrought Roman lamps
Antiques Among Gifts.
There are also many gifts Of antique
mirrors. pieces of silver, and chests OF
linen and fine lace Mrs. James ". Pin
chot sent several yards Of rare old Brus-
sells lace. Colonel and Mrs. House, OF
Texas, sent q large service of cut glass
There were embroidered garments and
smaller gifts from the schoolgirl friends,
while Goucher College girls sent a chest
OF northumberland linen and silver
tray The Admiral OF the Navy and
Mrs Dewey sent a silver pitcher. Mr.
and Mrs Hugh Wallace presented a
splendid bearskin rug. huge white polar
shot by Mr.. Wallace.
Displayed in conspicuous place this
morning was the beautiful hand-embroid-
cred skirt, presented to the bride at the
White House last evening by Miss Becke
Kronfeld, head presser. Miss Maggie
Rickers. instructor, and Mrs. c. q. Till,
social director. OF the factory in West
45th street, as the Offering Of the girl
workers in that plant. When the trio
went TO the White House 10 present the
gift they were not only received person
ally by the Presidents daughter. but she
also showed them her other gifts. taking
them about the White House and explain
ing the arrangements for the wedding
Huge Floral Piece Given.
The largest floral piece that was ever
carried into the White House was sent
this morning by the Minister Of Ecuador
and Nine. Cordovey. IL represented Mount
ChimboraZo, the SNOW covered volcanic
peak. which is the highest in the Andes
Range. 1t was four feet high, six feet
square at the base, and made of white
chrysanthemums In the clefts were
deftly placed trailing orchids in tones Of
pink and gray. representing lava.
At the top was perched a condor. the
bird of the Andes. At the base were ar
ranged in chrysanthemums and orchids
Of yellow. red and blue the colors OF
Ecuador. Encircling the entire piece,
were cypripedium orchids, which grow
luxuriantly in Ecuador.
Thousands of blossoms were used in
this structure, and when it arrived at the
White House in an automobile truck Il
required several men TO lift II and carry
il to the White House portico. Then
there was a squeeze to get II through the
doorway, and when IL was within, the
Minister of Ecuador had pre-empted a
large corner of the marble entrance hall
After considerable shifting about. |. II.
Hoover, who managed the floral arrange
ments. as we'll as other details OF the
wedding, had il shifted in front Of one OF
the enormous mirrors, where It occupied
the place OF honor and elected much ad-
mlration from the wedding guests.