Evening star., 1913-11-25
Only the Senate Works.


Only the Senate Works.
Neither the House nor the Supreme
Court was in session today. but the Sem
ate determined to do its usual work.
So few members of the Senate were in
vited to the wedding that it was con-
sidered foolish to adjourn.
The faces of the early arrivals for the
wedding were strange to the people of
Washington. The great majority of
them were from out-of-town, many of
them being relatives and friends of the
Wilson and Sayre families Many of
them had never been in Washington
before.
At noon the White House was opened
to the newspapr writer's and photogra-
piers who found everything prepared
for the ceremony. The east room deco
ratons were remarkably simple. White
and green were ne prevailing colors,
the white ribbons and the green ferns be-
ing practically the only decorations. A
wood fire was burning to dispel the chill
Of the room.
Out in the corridors and In the blue
rooms daisies and other flowers were seen
in profusion.
Couple Going to Europe.
That Miss Wilson and Mr.. Sayre will
go to Europe for at least a part OF
their honeymoon was reported on ap-
parently excellent authority at the
White House today. and was generally
accepted as true. No official conf1rma-
ton of this fact could be obtained.
however. 1t was said that the young
couple will leave for Europe within
Europe could not be learned.
TIE only child present at the wedding
was to be Mary Tumulty, the nine-year-
old daughter of Secretary to the Pres-
the members of the cabinet or other Of
fcials was invited. Mary Tumulty is a
favorite at the White House.
Beautiful Floral Piece.
Just as the final preparations for the
wedding were being made beautiful
flower piece, the wedding gift of the
minister of Ecuador and Nine. Cordova,
was delivered at the front door of the
White House. 1t was about five feet
high and was made up of white flowers
to represent ChimboraZo, the loftiest
mountain of the Andes. 1t rested on a
floral pedestal over which waved the nag
of Ecuador, also in flowers.
The white vicuna rug presented by the
minister from Peru, was placed on the
dais under the satin-covered kneeling
bench where the ceremony was to take
place That and the floral pieces from
several dip. omats weer the only gifts Wis
ible in the east room
Spends Morning Quietly.
Miss Wilson spent the morning quietly
at the White House with members of
her family and several of those in the
wedding party. Mrs. Wilson spent most
Of the morning showing relatives about
the White House and executive offices
Mr.. Sayre, with his best man. DR. Gren-
fell both Of whom have been stopping
at the home of Justice Hughes of the
Supreme Court of the United States. at
21OO Avenue of the Presidents. went out
together early this morning for long
walk. They went downtown and made
several purchases. later going out Tor an
auto ride.
Mr.. sayre, DR.. Grenfell Charles Evans
Hughes, jr.. and other men of The bridal
party ate luncheon at Justice Hughes
residence. The lunch was some what in
the nature Of the grooms bachelor sup
per-" since with him We're several OF his
closest friends.
Guests at Luncheon.
The young women of the bridal party
who have been stopping at the White
House were guests at luncheon of Jus
tice and Mrs Lamar at their residence
on New Hampshire avenue. Mrs.
Lamar had invited to meet them sew
eral Of her younger friends now living
in washington. Miss Wilson, however.
ate luncheon with her family at the
w hite House.
A line of automobiles was standing Ia
front of the White House all during the
morning to take out any OF the bridal
party VINO wanted to get q. breath OF
fresh air These automobiles were GO
ing and coming until the hour for the
approached.
The executive Offices were thronged
during the morning with natives OF
Princeton n. j., many of whom had
bean invited to the wedding. Among
these visitors were a number OF Prince
ton University professors. business men
and professional men with whom the
Wilson family was associated during
it's long stay ip the university town
Marshalls Send China.
The most important wedding present
to arrive during the day was set OF
china sent by the Vice President and
Mrs. Marshall. Miss Wilson Immediate
" sent a personal letter thanking them
for the present. The china was bought
in Indianapolis, the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Marshall.
There was a noticeable lull in the
arrival of the presents, most of the gifts
from officials and friends having been
received during the last week. The
of the presents received today