Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1915-12-19

Was a Family Affair.
The phrase. "a family affair."" Dight
best describe and ciaracterize the cere-
mony. in which washingtonians, not
withstanding the reserved nature OF
arrangements for the event. have taken
a deep interest, not only because many
residents Of the city are personally ac-
quainted with the President. but De-
cause Of the fact that the bride has many
personal friends in Washington and she
and members of her large family here
have long been participants in the char
liable and other pubiic-spirited activities
of the community.
In the midst Of a difficult international
situation. which has arisen since the an
nouncement Of the engagement Of Mr.. Will
son and the Washington woman who is
now 1.-The first lady Of the land
the President and his bride deemed 1t
best TO have a quiet family wedding. in
accordance with the simple traditions Of
American home life. the result being that
there were gathered at the brides resi-
sons. members, for the most part. of the
older generations of the families OF the
two persons most concerned.
Given Away by Her Mother.
There were no attendants Tho bride
was escorted by the President to the i'm
provfsed altar made by the prieu-dieu.
and when the words Who giveth this
woman in marriage?' were read by the
officiating clergyman. Mrs. William H.
Boiling, the brides mother, stepped for
ward. and. taking her daughters hand.
put IL in that Of the President.
The service was that OF the Episcopal
Church. and there no music during
the reading Of it. After the ceremony,
however. a stringed orchestra played clas-
sieal selections and other melodies When
pany assembled around the dining room
table. which was beautifully decorated
with clusters Of pink roses. embedded in
masses of ferns. Here the bride cut the
bridal cake. and brief festival period
was enjoyed. The cake was a rich dark
fruit cake. made in several tiers, and 1t
was covered with icing and decorations
OF frosted flowers. At the center Of the
pink orchids.
No Souvenirs in Cake
The superstitious took home small
pieces of the cake, to dream on" as
there were no boxes of cake given as
souvenirs. Many of these pieces of
cake were taken as soon as the com
pany disbanded and the President and
his bride had left TO the home of the
brides mother. Mrs. William II. Boil
ing, in the Cordoya apartments. where
there were gathered for the first time
In almost twenty years the members OF
the large Boiling family, and family
reunion was held.
Searchers. however. among the pieces
of cake found neither thimbie, ring
nor money. the articles often placed in
wedding cakes to indicate to- the find
ers their possible fates. the old super
stition running that she who finds q
ring marries. she who gets the thimbl,
remains in single blessedness and she
to whom the piece of money comes
usually a penny. is to gain riches
The Presidents gift to the bride was
handsome diamond brooch, the pure
white stones Sc. in cluster
Gown of Beautiful Design.
The bride looked remarkably hand.
some In her gown Of black velvet, or.
namented with wonderful embroider,
in shades of blue. The pattern of the
embroidery was an intricate design OF
lilies. wrought in various shades oI
blue silk. from a deep royal blue ts
the most delicate of the pastel shades
Running through the pattern were
threads of silver. and the stamens ant
other prominent features of the flower.
were picked out with turquoise Thi!
embroidery was on a fine black net an,
vas put on in such a manner as I,
simulate bolero jacket. the embroid
cred material coming up from the un
Aerarm seams over the corsage OF tin.
gown. and was thrown into relief by .
kroad band of cloth of silver under il
Intending across the bottom of TIN
bodice.
The gown has q broad girdle of blacl