The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1886-06-10
THE NATIONAL WEDDINGS
PRESIDENT CLEVELAND AND MISS
FOLSOM MADE ONE.

FOLSOM MADE ONE.
Graphic Description of the Ceremoney-
The Exquisite Costumes of tho Bride
Mr.. and Mrs. Cleveland Leave Immedi-
ately on a Wedding Tour.
WASHINGTON. June 2.-Prcsident
Cleveland was married to Miss Folsom
at 7.25 this evening. About halfpast
G O'Clock. the wedding guests began to
arrive, their carriages rolling up to the
main door of the mansion through the
greatiron gates on Pennsylvania Avenue.
The first arrival was Secretary Lamar,
at 6.27. He was closely followed by
the Rev. DR.. Sunderland and wife, and
during the next few minutes there came
in quick succession Postmaster. General
Villas and wife, and Wilson S. Bisscl,
ESQ.,, (Mr. Cleveland's former law part
ner in Buffalo), Secretary and Mrs:
Whitney and Secretay Manning and
wife.
Removing their wraps in the state
dining rcom all the guests proceeded to
the Blue Room where they were receiv-
ed by Miss Rose Cleveland. For few
minutes :he guests chatted gaily, but the
conversation was quickly suspended at
7.l5, when the selected orchestra from
the Marine Band, stationed IN the cor
ridor, struck up the familiar strains OF
the Wedding March from MendelssohDs'
ssNIidsunlmer Nights Drcam," and all
ewes were turned to the doorway to
catch the first glimpse ofthe coming bride
and groom.
+. Starting from the Western corridor on
the upper floor, the President came
slowly down the Western staircase with
his bride leaning on his arm. They
were uraccompanied. even the brides
mother awaiting her with the other
guests. Passing through the central
corridor, the bride and groom entered
the Blue Room and took their position
near" its Southern wall, which was COM
pletely hidden from sight by mass OF
noddlng palms, tropical grasses and an
endless variety of choice flowers. The
crystal chandeliers poured a flood Of
mellow radiance upon the scene, and the
colors of massive banks of scarlet be-
gonias and royal Jaqueminot roses ming
linr with the blue and silver tints OF the
frescoed walls and ceiling gave warm
and glowing tone to the whole brilliant
interior. The delicate ivory shades OF
the BRIDES wedding gown found an ex-
quisite .settlng in the mass ofcrlmson
roses Immediately beyond.
The President was III full evening
dress with a rundown collar. white
lawn necktie and enamelled studs. A
hush fell upon the assemblage as Doctor
Sunderland stepped forward to his posi-
ton fronting the wedding couple. with
the Rev. William cleveland. the Rresi-
dents brother, at his left hand. IN a
sd;stict tone of voice and with deliberate
utterance the Doctor began the simple
and beautiful wedding service, as fol-
lows:
For rs much as we are assembled to
observe the holy rite Of marriage. it IS
needlul that we should seek the blessing
of the Great God Our Father whose
institution it is. and therefore I beseech
you now to follow me with rcverent
hearts in prayer to Him. Almighty and
Everlasting God, Father Of our spirits,
Framer OF our bodies, Giver Of every
good and perfect gift. Thou who canst
see the end from the beginning. who
knowest what is best for us Thy chill
dren, and has appointed the holy rite of
marriage to be sacrcdly observed through
out all generations. regard now we be-
seech Thee Thy servant our Chiet
Magistrate. Endow him plenteously
with Thy grace and fill HIM with wis
dom to walk in Thy ordinances. Be
very nigh to him in the midst of his
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 Though
didst favor the chosen Rebecca and the
many noble women that have adorned
the world. May she indeed be pre-
cious boon of God to her. husband, to
cheer and help HIM continually; a wo-
man gifted with the beauty of the Lord
and shedding the sweet influence OF
Christian life upon the Nation in whose
sight she is to dwell. Wilt Thon ap-
prove 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 assist thcm-ths
man and this woman-who are here to
be united in the bonds Of holy wcdlock.
according to the institution of Thy
Word. Mercifully be pleased, Almighty
God. to vouchsafe to each of them Thy
grace, that they may we'll and truly
weigh the unfallng VOWS which they
are now about to make to each other in
the presence of this company and before
Thee; and that they may be enabled
hereafter ut all times SO to live together
as to rejoice in the solcmnization of this