The Washington herald., 1914-06-12
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teddy OUTSHINES
THE BRIDAL Pair
Colonel Conspicuous Figure
at Sons Wedding I \
Ceremony.
ROYAL SPLEND0R GALORE
Princess Among bridesmaids Of Ker-
mit's Betrothed- d-Ex-President
Wins Spaniards BY Praise.
ROYAL SPLENDOR GALORE

Madrid, June 1.-THE religious cere-
mony uniting Miss Belle Willard. daugh-
ter of Joseph E. Willard. American Am
bassador to Spain. and Kermit Roosevelt.
son Of Col. Theodore Roosevelt. in mar
rage. was performed at noon today by
DR.. Samuel Watson, of the American
Church Of Paris assisted by Herbert
Brown. chaplain Of the British Embassy
at Madrid.
The bride was dressed in q costume Of
ivory satin and tulie. Her veil was tulle
and rich old lace and orange blossoms
were also intertwined with lace.
The brides maids. all, Of whom were
clad In white satin and white tulle tu-
mics, were the Princess Bella Of Thurn
and Taxis. Miss Catherine Page, daugh-
ter OF the American Ambassador In Lon
don; Mile Gilone de veneurs de Tillieres
and Miss Virginia Christian. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Andrew II. Christian.
of Richmond. Va. Miss Mary Elizabeth
Willard. the brides sister. was maid Of
honor.
All Of the attendants wore lace hats,
touched with yellow and carried bouquets
Of yellow orchids.
Philip Best Man.
The best man was Philip Roosevelt.
while the ushers were Mervyn Herbert,
secretary Of the British Embassy; Capt
Maurice Marsengo. military attache OF
the Italian Embassy. Fred Morris Dear
ing. secretary, Of the American En-
bassy; Capt Norton Wood. military at
tache Of the American Embassy. and
Bancroft Fernaid, private secretary to
Ambassador willard.
Col. Theodore Roosevelt was the most
conspicuous guest at the ceremony. He
has made a hit with the Spaniards. He
has been on the go continually since his
arrival here, has held many receptions
and endeared himself TO the Spaniards
by telling Spanish newspaper correspond
ents that their countrymen were the
greatest individualists in the world
Madrid was much interested in the
ceremonies. and crowds thronged the
streets through which the carriages with
the bridal party passed. The favors
which King Alfonso and Queen Victoria
have showered so literally on the young
couple was mirrored. apparently, in the
sentiments of the multitude.
Morarchs Represented.
/ Prominent in the procession at the
church door was the highly decorated
court equipage which brought the dig
nitary who served as the representative
Many remarked the beauty of the
bride. She is pretty, with a piquant
charm of feature. Her clear blond COM
plexion was heightened a trine by the
excitement OF the occasion. and she
smiled slightly as she saw her tall bride
groom approaching to meet her at the
altar Mr.. Roosevelt was dressed in
garb.
The full service of the Protestant Epis-
copal Church was used. Both parties
made their replies to the questions OF
the clergyman In a clear, firm voice.
which could be heard in every part or
the room.
Scene of well-wfshinG.
At the close of the ceremony the bride
and bridegroom walked slowly down the
aisle. followed by the members OF the
bridal party. All took carriages and
automobiles for the Willard home. There
was a scene of congratulation. The
father of the bridegroom was a center
of attraction almost as great as the
newly married couple.
1t is understood here that Mr.. and |
Mrs. Roosevelt win leave soon for Sac |
Paulo. Brazil, where Mr. Roosevelt for |
some time has been engaged in engineer
ing. He left his business there to ac-
the Roosevelt -Rondon exploring |
expedition through the wilds of the in |
terror of South America.