Los Angeles daily herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1884-1890, 1886-06-03

ever hold his peace"
To bride and groom: If you desire to
be united in marriage, you will signify
the same by joining your right hands.
Groom and bride joined hands.)
'Grover," said the Minister, "do you
take this woman whom you hold by the
hand to be your lawful welded wife, to
live together after Gods ordinance in the
holy estate Of wedlockl Do you promise
to love her, cherish, comfort and keep
her in sickness and in health, in Joy and
in sorrow and for .aking all others, keep
you only unto her 30 long as you both
} shall liveg" Groom, firmly, II do.
! Dr. Sunderland Frances, do you
take this man whom you hold by the
hand, to be your lawful husband, to
live together after Gods ordinance, in
the holy estate OF wedlockY Do you
promise to love him, honor, comfort
aod keep him in sickness and in health,
in Joy and in sorrow. and forsaking |
Others, keep only unto him so long as
!, you both shall live?" The bride re-
sponded in low, but clear voice, 81 do. :"
DR.. Sunderland (solemnly) -''Foras
much as Grover and Frances have here
agreed and covenanted to live together
u .
of wedlock, and have confirmed the
same by giving and taking wedding
ring, now, therefore. in the presence OF
this company. in the name OF the Father
and Of the son and Of the Holy Ghost,
II pronounce and declare that they are
husband and wife. and what God hath
joined together let no man put asunder. !"
| Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pronounced
the following benediction: "God the
Father, God the Son, and God the Holy
Ghost, bless. preseve and keep you.
Lord mercifully fill you with all tempo
raj and all spiritual blessings. and grant
that you may so live together in this
world that in the world to come you
may have life everlasting. Amen"
At the conclusion OF the ceremony
Mrs. Folsom, showing traces OF deep
emotion, was the first to tender her con-
gratulations to the newly married pair.
She was followed by Miss Cleveland,
Rev. Mr.. Cleveland and other relatives
and friends in turn. While the con-
gratulations were in progress, the band,
under the leadership Of Prof. Souss, per-
formed the Bridal Chorus and March,
from Lohengrin, and to this music the
President and bis wife led the way into
the stately East Room. The adorn-
ments Of the noble hall were in keeping
with its majestic proportions, and its
ample space and brilliant illumination
afforded an opportunity for fitting dis
play of the ladies toilets.
| THE TOILETS.
| The bride wore an enchanting we'd
ding dress OF ivory satin, simply gar
nished On the high corsage with India
muslin, dressed in Grecian folds and car.
ried in exquisite falls Of simplicity over
the petticoat. The orange blossom gar
niture. commencing upon the veil in a
superb coronet, is continued throughout
the costume with artistic skill. Her
veil OF tulle, about five yards in length,
completely enveloped her, falling to the
edge OF her petticost in front and ex
tending the entire length OF her full
court train. She carried no flowers and
wore no jewelry except an engagement
ring containing sapphire aud two dia-
monds, and plain gold wedding ring.
which had been placed on her finger be.
fore she descended the staircase.
Mrs. Folsom were a superb dress OF
| violet satin, with miniature white faille,
with crystalized violet drops in pendants
everywhere. Miss Cleveland wore an
exquisite dress, combination OF Nile
green and cameo pink Duchesse satin,
| with silver ornaments; low corsage, gar.
nished with pink roses; short sleeves, in
| light tan. She carried a fan OF pink
curIew feathers. Mrs. Hoyt, the Presi-
dents sister, wore a dainty costume, en-
train. OF China crepe, in robins egg blue,
most effectively garnished with rare old
| lace. Her flowers were La France roses.
Miss Bayard was becomingly attired in
black tulle, in keeping with the deep
mourning which she has worn since her
mothers death, Mrs. Manning wore a
dress OF white satin, honnced across the
front with Duchesse lace trimmings, fin.
ished with sea pearls. square
| neck and elbow sleeves, diamond
ornaments. Mrs. Endicott wore satin
with silver and white sapphire, draped
in black Chantilly lace, red pompon in
hair, and diamond ornaments. Mrs.
| Whitney wore bodice Of violet with
| white satin and tulle skirts, trimmed
with violets; diamond ornaments. Mrs.
Villas dress was q light blae silk with
long train strewn with daisies OF silver;
front of crystal and point lace. pearl
I ~
Mrs, Lamont wore an ivory tinted satin
dress, dsmi. train, with panelof crystal and
| pearl on left side OF skirt, square neck,
corsage edged with crystal and jet
| fringe, elbow sleeves and beautiful cor
sage boquet of Jacqueminot roses. Mrs.
| Rogers, cousin Of the bride. was dressed
in costume of delicate cameo pink, with
brocaded front. Mrs. Sunderland's dress
was gray satin, trimmed with lace, long
train, square neck and elbow sleeves.
| THE SUPPER.
| The East room and Red and Green
parlors were decorated in the style usual
at receptions and state dinners. From
the East room the company proceeded,
after season of promenading and con-
versation, to the family dining room of
the mansion, where the wedding supper
was served, There was no formal order
observed in the supper room. but the
collation. was served and the guests sat
at small tables or slowly promenaded
the loom as they discussed the ihenu
and chatted over the events of the even.
ing. Elegantly designed souvenirs Of
satin boxes, containing dainty pieces of
the bridal cake, and each one bearing
the hand.painted monogram "C.-F."
were received with great admiration.
THE ESCAPE.
While the orchestra was playing one
OF its happiest selections aud the guests
were gathered about the tables the bride
slipped away to her room and changed
her wedding dress for heavy gray silk
travelling dress. She then returned to
the company and was soon afterward
Joined by the President, who, in the
meantime, had changed his dress snit
for travelling costume. This was
about $50 O'Clock, and the President
and his bride said a hasty goodbye to
their friends and left the house through
a private entrance from the Red room
into the South room. A closed carriage
awaited them, aud as they entered and
the horses started off shower Of rice
was thrown on the carriage and their
friends waved them final God-speed
from the rear portico. 1t was expected
that the President would try to slip
away unobserved, and in order to pre-
vent this a number OF newspaper men
had stationed themselves near the south
entrance to the grounds, with car
riages convenient. to follow the Presi-
dent in case he should make his exit
by that gate. This wss reported to the
President, so he instructed his driver to
go out Of the grounds by another aud
almost unused route, and in that wsy
he evaded the reporters altogether.
His carriage was driven direct to the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad station,
where a special train was in waiting to
take the President and his bride to Deer
Park. They were escorted through the
station and into the car provided for
them without attracting attention, and
at nine o'clock the train pulled off to its
destination. The President and his