Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1886-06-09

The President slipped his hand in his
vest pocket, drew forth the ring, which was
very broad and heavy, but perfectly plain,
and placed it upon the finger Of his bride.
DIR Sunderland then delivered
THE SANCTION
sForasmuch as Grover and Frances have
here agreed and covenanted to live togeth-
Ell after Gods ordinance in the holy estate
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, pronounced and
declare that they are husband and wife.
And what God hath joined together let not
man put asunder."
BENEDICTION:-
The benediction was pronounced by the
brother of the President, the Rev. VIM. N.
Cleveland, and was as follows
"God the Father, God the Son, and God
the Holy Ghost, bless, preserve and keep
you. The Lord mercifully fill you with all
temporal and 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
The ceremony necessarily occupied sever
al minutes. The President was most deep
ly impressed, making his responses in a
distinct but low tone, and keeping his eyes
either on the ground or now and then
glancing at the minister. The bride was
perfectly unconstrained, while most modest
in her demeanor, and was fairly radiant
She responded soft and low, but was also
heard distinctly in all portions OF the room
1t is customary to use form of words when
the ring is put on, but the President had
said he would prefer this to be omitted, and
DR.. Sunderland said there was no objection.
In the covenants the bride, it will be OBJ
served, promises to 'thonor," not "obey,"
her husband. This is the form always used
by DR.. Sunderland, and there was no dis
Gus i',l concerning it.
Just as the wedding ceremony began a
presidential salute was fired by a battery OF
artillery near the river, and the chime bells
of the Metropolitan M. E. Church pealed
forth the Mendelessohn Wedding March,
and bells in other churches Joined in the
happy salute. Contrary to expectations,
the President wore white gloves at his we'd
ding. The gentlemen present at the we'd
ding were not fortunate enough to receive
salute from the bride, who confined her
kisses to the ladies. Otherwise the cere-
mony was orthodox in form.
At the conclusion of the ceremony Mrs.
Folsom, showing traces of deep emotion,
was the first to tender her congratulations
to the newly-married pair. She was fol-
lowed by Miss Cleveland, the Rev. Mr.
Cleveland and the othsr relatives and friends
in turn. While the congratulations werein
progress the band, under the leadership of
Prof. Sousa, performed the bridal chorus
and march from 'Lohengrin,' and to this
music the President and his wife led the
way into the stately East Room.
The adornments of this noble hall were
in keeping with it's majestic proportions,
and its ample space and brilliant illumina-
ton afforded an opportunity for fitting
display of the ladies' toilettes.
From the East Room the company pro-
ceeded, after season of prome9ading and
conversation, to the family dining-room OF
the mansion, where the wedding supper was
served
The wedding presents were many, but
they were not exhibited nor will any list
be Furnished. This is in Difference to the
wishes of the President. The groom's gift
to his bride was handsome diamond neck
lace, composed of single string of bril-
liants. The presents from the cabinet Of
| ficers and their wives were mostly articles
of jewelry, though there were several beau
tiful presents of silverware."