Evening star., 1926-05-30
ROYAL GUESTS SEE
MISS MELLON WE'D
DAVID K. f. BRUCE
President and Mrs. Coolidge
and High Officials of So
Governments Attend.
CEREMONY VERY SIMPLE:
RECEPTION RESPLENDENT

Gay Throng of Thousands Packs
Pan-American Building Fol-
lowing Wedding.
In the presence of the highest Off
Gals Of the United States Govern.
ment, the Crown Prince and Princess
of Sweden. the diplomatic representa-
tives of SO foreign countries and men
and women of high rank in the So
ciety of the Nation, Miss Ailsa Mel
Ion, daughter of the Secretary Of the
Treasury. was married yesterday at
noon in Bethlehem Chapel of the Ma
tional Cathedral to David Kirkpatrick
Este Bruce, son Of the Senator from
Maryland and Mrs. Bruce.
The ceremony was exceeding
ly simple. The revised form
of the Episcopal ceremony was used
with the word obey omitted. Right
Rev. James Z. Freeman, Bishop of
Washington, officiated. assisted by the
Rev. Hugh Birckhead of Baltimore.
The President and Mrs. Coolidge ar
rived at the chapel one minute before
noon and took seats in the first pew
to the right of the altar. They were
followed by the choir boys, who pro
ceeded slowly down the long aisle to
their place.
Lohengrin's wedding March" was
played as the bride proceeded to the
altar with her father, who responded
TO the ceremony in giving her away.
The little chapel was effectively deco
rated in palms, Australian ferns and
lilies, vases of lilies decorating the
altar on either side, and being
grouped at the chancel rail.
The brides gown, although Of al
most priceless worth. was exceedingly
simple, being made princess fashion of
point d'angleterre lace in exquisite
design over cream white satin. Three
tiers of the lace formed the skirt and
the long lines of the bodice showed
slightly bateau shape neckline and
long closely fitted sleeves.
Train Is of Lace.
The court train of point d'angleterre
lace was bordered on both sides ami
across the hem line with broad band
of satin like that used in the gown.
the entire train being lined with chit
fon. The voluminouS tulle veil was
worn simply arranged across the brow
with a band Of the lace like the gown
reaching just to the ears, where 1t
was held with little clusters Of orange
blossoms. a cluster also holding the
fullness at the back. The bouquet of
lilies Of the valley and orchids was
longer in shape than those most In
vogue, and was tied with broad white
satin ribbon in exactly the same tone
as the satin used in the gown.
Secretary Mellon selected as gift
to his daughter a string of perfectly
matched pearls, graduated in size and
falling loosely about her throat. She
Wore no other ornaments, and
there were many comments on the
simplicity Of her attire.
The attendants were Miss Craigie
Mckay, maid of honor; Miss Sarah
Mellon. and Mrs. Alexander Laughlin,
nieces Of Secretary Mellon, and Mrs.
II. Nelson Slater. Their gowns were
simply fashioned of delicately tinted
orchid-color chiffon, the accessories
Their hats. with broad
brims, were of milan straw almost
without trimming and they carried
long-shape bouquets Of light blue
larkspur, butterfly roses and citlia
orchids with shade from very light to
deep purple.
Costumes Lack Belt Line.
None of the gowns worn by the
brides attendants showed a belt line,
the plain effect being relieved by
bolcro jackets Of the orchid chiffon.
made sleeveless and reaching to the
normal waist line, while godets of
chiffon were let into the front and
back Of the skirts and fell like sashes
to within a few inches of the floor.
Mr.. Bruce had his brother, Mr..
James Bruce, as best man, and the
large group of ushers included Paul
Mellon, brother of the bride; George
Cary. Albert Bruce, George Bowdoin
George A. Hambleton, T. Dudley
Riggs, Daniel B. Brewster, John w
Williams, Janon Fisher, Thomas
Swami. Richard Folsom Cleveland,
son Of the late President Cleveland:
Magill James, Harry Thompson.
Francis NJ. Baker and Eben Finney,
all of Baltimore; George Garrett.
Donald Rodgers, Cleveland Perkins.
Lieut.. William d. Thomas, u. S. N;
H. N. Statler of New York and Ar
mold Tree of Greenwood. Va.
A master Of ceremony from the
State Department directed the seat
ing of official guests according 20
rank and precedence.
1t was at the Pan American Union
that the most beautiful feature of SnG
wedding took place. The brfoe
planned every detail of the event a.
cording to her own taste. and the
scene rivaled anything ever seen In
Red velvet carpet was
laid from the northwest entrance,
gate to the marble steps of the
winding the width and
length of the Aztec garden.
March Played Again.
The Marine Band Orchestra in scarst
uniform was stationed by the en-
trance gate and as the bride and
bridegroom walked arm in arm along
the lurid path, followed by the brides
maids and ushers. the wedding march
was played until the bridal train
reached the Hall of the Americas,
where the reception was held. The
bride and bridegroom smiled and
chatted and camera men clicked their
machines, scampering in front, be
hind and all around them as they
neared the building.
Secretary Mellon. with Senator and
Mrs. Bruce. brought up the line.
The arrival Of the President and
Mrs. Coolidge at the Pan-American
following the ceremony in
he chapel was heralded by the usual
anfare Of trumpets and Hail to the
thief" from the section Of the Marine
Band stationed In the upper corridor
II the building. His aides escorted
hem to the receiving line, where the
irst to greet them was Secretary Mel