The Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1885-1886, 1886-06-03
THE PRESIDENT MARRIED

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THE PRESIDENT MARRIED.
WASHINGTON, June 3-Olher we'd
dngs there have been at the White house
eight in all-but never before yester-
day has the highest dignitary in the land
bowed his head within its historic walls
to receive the blessing of the church on
his union in the holy bonds of matrimony
From the very dawn Of the wedding day
the city seemed alive to the approaching
event Little knots of idlers talked 1t
over Oh the sidewalks In front of the
hotels, sedate matrons g0ssiped as they
passed along the streets ami bevies of
laughing girls chatted and speculated
about the coming mOment0uS ceremony
Many were the curious elances that
sought TO pierce the draped windows of
the white house, and numberless were
the comments and speculations of the
loiterers who gathered early in the morn
iGg within the grounds. Little or moth
iEg in the appearance OF the mansion or
its surroundings indicated TO casual
passer by that the much talked of event
was at hand. Seats IN the park across
the avenue were occupied by lawn clad
maidens, while half the young lovers in
The town moved by the common sympathy
which stirs the romantic susceptiblities
of sixty millions, took winding walks in
the line of their evening promenade and
speculated upon the emotions which are
supposed to I'LL the hearts of the bride
and groom.
About half past six o'clock the wedding
guests began TO arrive, their carriages
drawing up to the main door on Penn
sylvania avenue. The first arrival was
Secretary Lamar at 6:37 He was closely
followed by Rev. DIR. Sunderland and
wife and during the next few minutes
there came in quick succession Postmas-
ter General Villas and wife, Mr.. Wilson
S. Bisseli, Secretary and Mrs. Endi-
colt, Secretary Bayard, Secretary and
Mrs Whitney and Secretary Manning and
his wife.
Removing their wraps in the state dim
ing room. all the guests proceeded to the
blue room, where they were received by
Miss Rose Cleveland for a few minutes.
The guests chatted gaily. but the conver.
salion was quickly suspended at 7:15 p .
M, when selected orchestra ffom The
Marine band, stationed in the co1ri-
dor, struck up the familiar strains of the
wedding march from Memberships
Midsummer Nights Dream" and all
ewes were turned to the DOORWAY to watch
the first glimpse of the coming bride and
groom. Starting from the western corri>
dor on the upper floor, the president
came slowly down the western staircase,
with his bride leaning on his arm. They
were unaecompanied, 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 a position near IFS
sontheIn wall, VIII ca was completely hid
den from sight by mass of nodding
palms, tropical grasses and an endless
variety of choice flowers. The crystal
chandelier poured a flood of mellow radi-
ance upon the scene and the colors OF the
massive banks OF scarlet begonias and
royal Jocquinmot roses mingled with the
blue and silver tints of the frescoed walls
and ceiling. gave warm and glowing
tone to the whole interior. The delicate
ivory shades of the brides wedding gown
found an exquisite setting in the masses
of crimson roses Immediately beyond.
The president was in full evening dress
with a turn down collar, white lawn
necktie and white studs. A hush fell up
on the assembly as DR.. Sunderland
stepped forward TO his position from
fronting the wedding couple. with Rev.
Vim. Cleveland, the presidents brother,
Mt the left hand. IN distinct voice and
with deliberate utterance, the doctor be>
gan the simple and beautiful wedding
service.
Addressing the company, DIR. Sunder-
land said marriage is honorable among all
men in that man shall leave his father
and mother and shall cleave unto his
wife and the twain shall be one flesh. 1t
was constituted by our creator in the
first paradise. 1t was confessed by pa.
triarch and priest, prophet and apostle.
1t was confirmed by the teaching and
adorned with the presence of the redeem
er and has been honored by the faithful
keeping of all good men and women
since the world began. 1t is not, there
fore, TO be undertaken lightly or unad>
versedly, but soberlv. discreetly and in
the fear of God. Into this holy estate,
this man and this woman come now to
enter. If any now can show Just cause
why they may not be lawfully united in
marriage let him now speak or else here
after forever hold his peace
To the bride and groom. -sIf you
desire to be united in marriage you will
signify by joining your right hands,
The groom and bride Joined hands.
Grover" ssid the minister, do you
take this woman whom you hold by the
hand 10 be your lawful welded wife, to
live together after Gods ordinance in the
holy estate of wedlocks Do you promise
to love her, cherish, comfort and keep
her in sickness and in health, in joy and
sorrow and forsaking all others. keep yon
unto her so long as yon both shall liver
The groom (frmly): "Ido.'
DIR. Sunderland: Frances, do you take
this man, whom you hold by the hand, 10
be your lawful welded husband, to live
together after Gods ordinance in the
holy estate of wedlock7' Do you promise
to love him, honor. comfort and keep
him in sickness and in health, in 10Y and