The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1914-05-13
W|LS0N.M' AD00 MARRIAGE.
WEDDING CEREMONY AT WHITE
HOUSE Is QUIET AFFAIR.
Youngest Daughter of President Be-
Comes Bride of Her Fathers Friend
Few Persons Present for Cerc-
mOny-COuple Slip Away for Hon.
CymOOn.

Washington, May Miss Eleanor
Randolph Wilson, youngest daughter
of the president and Mrs. Wilson, to-
night became the bride Of William
Gibbs McAdoo, secretary of the treas
ury, in the historic Blue room of the
White House.
Les than 100 persons, and but
few officials, heard the low-toned
voice Of the Rev. Sylvester w. Beach
Of the First Presbyterian church Of
Princeton university. where the Will
son family has wOrshiped for years,
as he united the two in marriage.
1t was a simple ceremony. For
the president and Mrs. Wilson, it was
touching moment, as they gave
away a daughter for the second time
within q year. Around them stood
their relatives and friends. a small
group-for it was family affair,
much the same kind Of home we'd
ulI6 OuC WOui0 oCO III oily hihOA ASn' ~
household, though the historic inte-
rior Of the White House with its
masses Of lilies and ferns, the uni
formed aides, and the presence Of
members of the cabinet and the vice
president preserved for the function
an official aspect.
The ceremony started at 6 o'clock
sharp, and lasted but Is minutes. The
reception was brief, the wedding sup
per was followed by brief dance,
and at o'clock the bride and groom
had left. all the wedding guests had
departed and the White House re-
sumo its normal appearance, inter-
rupted but a few hours.
Guests, relatives and close friends
Of the two families were grouped in
semi-circle. There was q hush of
silence as the clergyman entered slow
ly from the main corridor and as
cended the little altar with it's prediu
covered with white satin. The Marines
band struck up the Wedding march.
Miss Sallie McAdoo, 10-year- old
daughter Of the secretary, led the
procession as flower girl. followed
by Mrs. Francis Bowes Sayre, sister
Of the bride and matron of honor, and
Miss Margaret Wilson, eldest daugh-
ter Of the president, maid of honor
Miss Nancy Lane, IL years old, an
other flower girl, daughter Of Secre.
tary Lane Of the interior department
directly preceded the bride, who was
escorted by the president. The groom
| with Mr.. Carey Travers Grayson, U
S. n, best man. met the bride at the
altar.
The Presbyterian single ring SER
vice was used with the characteristic
words. "love, honor and obey" AS the
president gave the bride away there
was an affectionate smile on his face
He stepped back from the altar beside
Mrs. Wilson and as the words Of the
service were read their faces were
gravely solemn. The bride and groom
repeated the service unfalteringly and
did not appear nervous. They smiled
happily as they led the procession
from the altar to the Red room, where
they received the congratulations of
the guests.
Supper was served at small tables
In the state dining room, while the
Marine band played. The bride cut the
wedding cake with DR.. Grayson's
sword, the young folk had a dance in
the Blue room, and in an unsuspect-
ing moment Mr.. and Mrs. McAdoo
slipped into q waiting automobile
motored rapidly down Executive ave-
nue.. They will be away on their
honeymoon about two weeks. The
secretary expects to keep in close
touch with the work of his office.