Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-12-23

| Wilson and his bride, the former MIS-
Norman Gait, arrived here shortly after
nine O'Clock this morning to spend their
honey moon. They were met at the sta
ton by crowd of several hundred peo-
pie who applAuded as they alighted from
their private car.
waiting automobiles took the couple
Immediately to their hotel.
The distinguished couple. upon whom
the eyes of the nation turned last nigh;
when they were married In Washington
came here to begin their married life In
| the quiet seclusion of the mountains of
the State In which both of them were
born.
They were followed here by congratulate
tons from almost every part Of the world.
Messages OF good wishes came from
rulers OF nations in Europe, presidents
of south and central American countries,
governors OF States. diplomats. members
of the Senate and House and justices of
the supreme court and from scores of
personal friends and relatives. Many they
will answer personally from here.
During the two weeks or more before
returning to Washington to take tip the
official and social duties OF the White
House the couple will golf, motor and
climb mountains together, and as far as
possible he protected from the pryng
eyes of the outside world
Hot Springs and it's colony Of visitors
welcomed the President and his bride en-
Enthusiastically When the crowd began ap-
plauding at the station the President and
Mrs. Wilson appeared to be just as ner-
vous as any newly married pair They
smiled at each other and at the crowd
and the President raised his hat.
| The President and Mrs. Wilson occupy
four rooms in a section Of the hotel set
apart especially for them. The suite has
dining room and the couple expect to
have all Of their meals served privately.
Trials of the seclusion seekers began
to-day with the arrival of a corps OF pho
togra piers and moving picture operators.
The President has directed that no pic
lures be taken Of Mrs. Wilson or himself
during the trip. and the order IL being en-.
forced ny the usual group OF White House
secret service agents augmented by sew
eral additional men ordered here from
their regular stations to aid in guarding
the couple. After some skirmishing to-
day the photographers declared "A truce,
but said they would try for some pictures
tomorrow.
The Warm Springs Valley in which
the honeymoon is being spent Ia entire
ly surrounded by hills and mountains
Trails and roads lead to the slopes and
Mrs. Wilson will have unlimited oppor-
tunlty to indulge her fondness for walk
ing She has become devotee of golf
the President having taught her the
game since they became engaged. Both
brought their golf clubs and tonight It
was said they would be up early to-mor
row morning for a game.
The President will attend to only the
most important public business while here
but arrangements have been made for
connecting tho hotel with the White
House by special telegraph wire II
necessary, and he will keep In direct tele-
phone communication with Secretary
Lansing and other officials.
Washington. Dec. 19-Under circum-
stances of extreme simplicity, surrounded
only by relatives of blood or marriage
and few close friends, Woodrow Wilson,
President of the United States and Mrs.
Edith Boiling Gait, daughter Of the late
William II. Boiling IT Virginia and
widow Of Norman Gait Of Washington.
We're married at $50 o'clock Saturday
evening at the brides home. 1905
Twentieth street. northwest. Every effort
was made to deprive this notable event
OF any official character Even the cards
announcing the marriage will mention
the President as Mr.. Woodrow Wilson"
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Herbert Scott Smith. who was
student under Mr. Wilson at Wesleyan
College, Middletown, Conn, and who Ia
now rector OF St. Nlargarets Episcopal
Church In Washington. whose congrega-
ton Mrs. Gait Joined less than six
months ago The Rev. James Fl. Tay-
lor, pastor OF the Central Presbyterian
Church of this city. which the President
usually attends, assisted in the marriage
rites.
IN GAIT DRAWING ROOM.
The drawing room OF the Gait resi-
dence was the scene OF this historic
marriage. In II the color scheme found
charming background in the French
pink walls and hangings OF Farleyense
fern extending from floor 20 ceiling
These decorations marked the spot where
the ceremony was performed. A canopy
top Of this floral recess was lined with
white heather. a large mirror at the
back Of this greenland white arbor was
framed In orchids, while, rising on either
side. against the background Of green.
We're trees Of American beauty roses.
with more orchids extending across the
ceiling to the top Of the arbor canopy
AT the base OF these rose trees were
small bushes Of a delicate fern, fine as
lace or spun glass. but OF beautiful
fresh green. The mantcls We're banked
in fern and gay with orchids shading
from delicate mauve to rich purple
The entrance hail was treated In the
same generous fashion as the drawing
room with ferns. dwarf asparagus. and
American beauty roses banked and IN
tertwined. This decoration extended all
the way up the stairs. and the bride
and bridegroom walked through a lane
IT roses as they descended from Mrs.
Galt's library and entered the dra wing
room together and unattended.
There was no music. and the first
sound to break the stiffness, as the bride
and bridegroom took their places before
the satin priedeu beneath the canopy
OF heather. was the opening wrods OF the
marriage service spoken in the Rev Dr.
Smiths rich voice.
BRIDE VERY HANDSOME.
The bride looked very handsome and
stately In n gown OF black chiffon vel
vet. whose sombreness was relieved by
the bodice, which was almost entirely
Of blue and silver. with long sleeves Of
tulle. laid In narrow tucks and pointed
| cuffs of velvet, coming halfway oyer