The Washington times., 1915-12-19

arranged a spray Of beautiful. deh-
cately shaded South American or
chids, with a dense profuslon Of ferno
foEming the background.
IN the corners Of the canopy were
csught rare and lovely orchlds, among
them being Dendrodium. Phelenopsis
and Wanda Coerules, the rarest ana
most radiant varieties obtainable.
Sheaves Of full-blown, richly colored,
decorated the sides Of the canopy, the
Pr.eu Dieu, upon which the Preaideht
and Mrs. Gait kneit for the service was
made OF rich white satin ana was or
namented on both sides with clusters OF
Promptly at 500 O'Clock, President
Wilson Joined Mrs, Calf Rt the top OF
the stairway. With her arm on ms,
her wedding gown and with heart atiut'
tor over the momentus event about y
take place, Mrs. Gait slowly desoenGeu
the stairs with her husband.to-pe' no
music marked their approach. husn
fell over the little group as the two
marched through the .parlor and stoppeo
in front Of the officiating minister;
Tall and erect the President etooo
with he hrlde-to-be in the beautlfnl AZ.
bor He wore new evening suit, es-
satin waistcoast and patent leather
Mrs. Cats costume drew an audible
catch OF breath from the guests
was of black velvet. The skirt was
Of walking length cut In full and ele-
giant lines. The waist was rlcnly en-
fuI biues. shading from the deep tones
Of royal blue to the delicate pastel
hues, and threaded throughout with
silver. 1t was made on new and orig.
Same beautiful embroidery. on finest
black net over a band Of silver In de-
signs of lilies, which extended from un-
der the arms to the front.
Sleeves of Fine Net.
The deep and snuRly fitting Eirdle Of
black velvet outlined the figure TO per-
fectioh. and came we'll up to the en-
broidered band above. The sleeves also
were of fine black net fashioned in tiny
tucks with long. bell-shapad cuffs Of em-
broidered velvet which came we'll down
I over tho hand and extended to the elbow
in lily sheath point. Tho collar. high
and outstanding, was OF rare lace. AT her
throat the bride wore superb brooch
of diamonds, a gift from the President.
Her striking costume was set of with a
with, no trimmings except a superb
goufs feather on the slightly upturned
left side. To the President and as
serhbled guests, alike. she was a pic
Her face shnne with a suppressed smile
and a deep luster illuminel her eyes.
Neither the President nor his brido
was attended at the altar. Immediately
upon their arrival DR.. Smith opened q
much.worn Episcopal prayer book-the
one which the brides father. Judge
Boiling. had used for several score years
in his worship-and began reading the
ing couple. which concluded with: "If
any man can show Just cause why they
may not lawfully be Joined together let
him now speak or else forever hold his
| peace"
The Ceremony.
Then turning to the President. pr.
| Smith said:
woodrow; wilt thou have this
/ woman to thy welded wife, to live
together after Gods holy ordinance
in the holy estate Of matrimony: Wit
thou love her, comfort her, honor. and
keep her in sickness and In health, and,
unto her, so long as ye both shall
| liVe?"
Il will responded the President in
firm. clear tones,
Addressing the bride. the minister
Edith. wilt thou have this man to
thy welded husband, to live together
after Gods ordinance In the holy ,es-
him ana serve him, love, honor and
-Itimvsin4 4sGiclSnessH and tnE health,
and. foTEaling all Others. keep thee
only unto him so long aS 70 both shall
In soft. we'll modulatsd voice the
bride replied: II will"
Speaking totthe company. the minis
ter asked:
Who, giveth this woman to be mar.
ried to this mani"
Mrs. Boiling, the brides mother. who
stood near her. replied in a faint voice;
Then the minister took the President
by the left hand and Mrs. Calf by the
right and spoke rs follows, the Presi'
dent repeating tho words after him:
IT, Woodrow Wilson. take thee, Edith
e"S hsve and dA e. ROid rom S ~f this Day % for r.
ward. for better or worse. for richer nI
poorer. in sickness and in health, tC
love and to. cherish. till death us dc
nance; and. therefore. plight thee ms
witt With their hands still Joined. DR.
Smith ppGnoRRGGSSS s the OTiaes Gast gast
III II. Edith Boiling Gait, take thee
Woodrow Wilson, to be my welded hus
band to have and to hold ICrss from tn, fd
richer or poorer, in sickness and y
health, to love. cherish and obey ~
death us do part, according to Coo
holy ordinance; and therefore / giV'
thee my troth."
President Carried Ring.
The minister then called for the wed
ding ring. Reing unattended by q bes
man, the President carried the plalr
gold hand in the right hand pocket o.
his satin vest and handed it to DR.
Smith. An instant later the minister
handed It back to the President anc
watched him place it upon the. thirC
finger Of the brides left hand. AS th'
president held the ring on her hnge
the minister spoke as follows tn
briGegroom repeating the words afte'
with this ring thee wed, and %iti
all my worldly goods endow. In TIT
name of the Father. and of the Son ant
of the HOLY Ghost. Amen"
After reading the Lords Prayer DR.
Smith said:
"Those whom God hath Joined to
gether. let no man put Rsunder.
Speaking to the company the minis
ter said:
"Forasmuch as woodrow and Edit
have consented together in holy wed
lock, and have Witnessed the same be
fore God and this company, and thereto