The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-06-03


capabilities of the millions, took the
winding walks in the line of their
evening promenades and speculatsd upon
the emotions which supposed to fill the
hearts OF the bride and groom. On the walks
near the White House the assemblage was
thoroughly democratic. and ragged urchins and
slip-shod coloreG girls iostled natty-looking
young gentlemen. and ladies in silk attire. The
gates were left wide open, and by 6 o'clock the
crowd mad sweled TO several hundreds, and
score or more of newspaper men held point OF
vantage alongside the portico. The successive
arrivals of the guests were watched with inter-
est and their names were whispered by the
more knowing to their companions. Suddenly
the strains OF the wedding march fioated through
the open windows, and there was general
exclamation from the crowd outside: "The
services have begun" Then there came tan
talzing hush within the walls, which was soon
ended by the strains of the bridal chorus, and it
was thereby known that the ceremony was over.
One by one the lights sprung up at the win
dows and the great burners on the portico cast
their effulgence over the pavements. The
scene resembled summer nights festival and
the crowd gave itself up to the enjoyment of the
delightful music
With short intermissions the fine orchestra
rendered the following selections Bolero. II .
son la Rosa" by Niranna; Invitation la
Valse." by Weber; "Spring Song" by Mendels-
s5An; Romance, bright Star of Hope and Mo-
saic 'Desiree," by Sousa
About half past 6 o'clock the wedding guests
began to arrive, their carriages rolling up to the
knain door OF the mansion through the great iron
gates on Pennsylvania avenue The first arrival
was Secretary Lamar, at 6:37. He was closely
followed by the Rev. DIR. Sunderland and wife,
and during the next few minutes there came in
quick succession Postmaster general Villas and
wife, Mr. Wilson S. Bissell, Secretary and Mrs.
Endicott, Secretary Bayard, Secretary and Mrs.
Whitney, and Secretary Manning and his wife.
Removing their wraps in the state dining room,
M the guests proceeded to the Blue Room, where
shey were receired by Miss Rose Cleveland.
the following is complete list Of those
present
Mrs Folsom, mother of the bride; Rev. ".
Il Cleveland, the Presidents brother; Miss
Cleveland Mrs. Herot, the Presidents sisters;
Thomas f. Bayard, Secretary of State;
Daniel Manning, Secretary of the Treasury;
1rs. Manning; William G. Endicott, Secretary
II War: Mrs. Endicott; VIM c Whitney. Secre
tary of the Navy; Mrs Whitney; VIM F. Villas,
tBs Postmaster general; Mrs. Villas; L. O. G.
Lamar, Secretary of the INTERIOR Daniel s.
lamont, private secretary to the President; Mrs.
lamont Benjamin Folsom, of Buffalo; Mr.. and
Mrs Rogers, of Seneca Falls. N. Y; Mrs. Cad
man and Mrs. Hudlestone, of Detroit; Mr. and
Mrs Harmon. of Boston; Hiss Nelson, of New
York; Mr.. W. S. Bissell, of Buffalo. N Y; DR..
and Mrs. Byron Sunderland.
Attorney general Garland, although invited,
EAs not present.
For few minutes the guests chatted gayly.
bnt conversation was quickly suppressed at
tbs, when selected orchestra from
tho Marine Band, stationed in the
corridor, struck up the familiar
strains of the wedding march from Men
dslssohns Midsummer Nights Dream and all
eyes were turned to the doorway to catch the
FIRST glimpse of the coming bride and groom
Starting from the western corridor. on the upper
floor, the President came slowly down the west
era staircase with his bride leaning on his arm.
They were unaccompaned, the brides
mother awaiting her with the other guests.
Passing through the central corridor, the bride
and groom entered the Blue Room and took
position the southern wall. where they were
eemBaetely hidden from sight by a mass or nod
ding palms. tropical grasses and an endless va
riety of choice flowers. The crystal chandelier
poured flood of mellow radiance upon the scene,
and the coors of the massive banks of scarlet
begonias and royal jaqueminot roses. mingling
with the blue and silver tints OF the trescoed
walls and ceiling gave warm and glowing tone
20 the whole brilliant interior The dehcate
ivory shades or the brides wedding gown found
an exquisite setting in the masses of crimson
roses Immediately beyond. The President was
in full evening dress. with rundown collar,
white lawn necktie, and white enameled studs.
hush fell upon the assemblage DR.. Sun
derland stepped forward to his position fronting
the wedding compile with the Rev. VIM. Cleve-
land THE Presidents brother) at his left hand.
IN distinct tone of voice, and with deliberate
1tterance the Doctor began the simple and
beautiful wedding service. as follows:
lIoH IN hcn
the holy rites of marriage. it is needful that we
should seek the blessing of the great God our
Father, whose institution it Is, and therefore
sPseech you to follow me with reverent
'iparts in prayer to Him. Almighty and ever
ssting God the father of our spirits, the Trainer
our bodies. the eiyer of every good and per
ct gift--Thou who canst see the end from the
seginning, who knowest what is best for us Thy
-aldren, and has appointed the holy rite of
marriage to be sacredly observed through
ont all generations, regard now, we
beseech Thee thy servant, our chief magistrate;
endow him plenteeusly with thy grace and fill
him with wisdom to walk in thy ordinances. BE
very nigh to him in the midst OF many cares and
grave responsibilities. Day by day may thy
law direct him and thy strength uphold him. and
be Thou forever his sun and shield. And be
graciously pleased TO look down upon this thy
daughter. Even as Thou didst favor the chosen
Rebecca and many noble women that have
adorned the world, may she indeed be precious
boon of God to her husband to cheer and help
him contnuously-a woman gifted with the
beauty of the Lord and shedding the sweet in
anences of Christian life upon the nation in
whose sight she is to dwell Wilt Thou approve
what We, Thy servants come to do in Thy name.
by thine authority. and under the laws of the
land in which we live, and graciously
Bssist them-this man and this woman,
who are here to be united in the
bonds of holy wedlock according to the institu-
tion of Thy word Mercifully be pleased, AL
mighty God to vouchsafe TO each of them Thy
grace, that they will truly weigh the unfailing
vows which they now about to make to each
other in the presence OF this company and be-
fore Thee. and that they may be enabled here
after. at all times SO to live together as to re.
ioice in the solemnization of this union with joy
unspeakahle and full of glory, through Jesus
Christ our Lord. Amen"
Addressing the company. DR.. Sunderland said: