The Bad Lands cow boy. [volume] (Little Missouri, Dakota [i.e. N.D.]) 1884-1886, 1886-06-10

struck up the familiar strains Of the we'd
ding march from MendeIssohn's sMldsum-
mer Nights Dream" and all eyes were
turned to the doorway to catch the first
glimpse of tho 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 unaccompanied,
even the BRIDES mother awaiting her with
the other guests Passing through the CEN
trail corridor the bride and groom en-
tered the blue room and took q
position near its southern wall, which
was completely hidden from sight by
mass of nodding palms. tropical
grasses and au endless variety Of choice
flowers. The crystal chandelier poured q
food of mellow radiance upon the scene,
and the colors Of the massive banks of scar
let begonias and royal Jaqueminot roses,
mingling with the blue and silver tints of
frescoed walls and ceiling, gave q warm,
glowing tone to the whole brilliant interior
The delicate ivory shades Of the BRIDES we'd
ding gown found an exquisite setting In the
masses of crimson roses Immediately be-
yond- The president was in full evening
dress, with rundown collar. white lawn
necktie and white enameled studs ~
THE WEDDING SERVICE
A hush fell on the assemblage as Dr. Sun
derlaud stepped forward to his position
fronting the wedding couple, with the Rev.
William Cleveland (the presidents brother)
at his left hand In distinct tone of voice
and with o deliberate utterance the doctor be-
gan the simple and beautiful wedding serv-
ice, as follows:
FOraQmnDh NJ aaanpoh1o7 IN nbunrp
the holy rites OF marriage. It Is needful that we
should seek the blessing Of the great God our
Father whose institution 1t is. and therefore
I beseech you now to follow inc with reverent
hearts In PRAYER to him. Almighty and ever
lasting Cod the father of our spirits, the Trainer
Of orr bodies, the giver OF every good and per-
feet gift Thou who canst see the end from the
beginning, who knwest what IL best for us, thy
children, and has appointed tile holy rite Of
marriaRe to be sacrediy observed throughout all
servant, our chief maRistrnte; endow him
plelteousiy with thy grace and fill him with
wisdom to walk in Thy ordinances. Be very
grave responsibilities, day by day; may thy law
direct him andth strength uphold him, and be
thou forever his sun and shield: and be
this. thy daughter, even as thou didsE
favor the chosen Rebecca and many noble
women that have adorned the world.
her husband. to cheer and help him continually
"a woman gifted with the beauty of the Lord
and shedding the sweet infuenosof Christian
life upon the nation in whose sight she Is to
dwell Wilt thou approve what we, thy SER
wants. come to do in tiny name, by thine author
tty and under the laws Of the land In which we
live, and Rraclously assist them, this man and
this woman. who are here to be united in the
bonds Of holy wedlock according TO institution
Ct the words. Mercifnlly DO pleased. almighty
that they NAV well and truly weight the unfail-
ing vows which they are now about to nuke TO
each other in the presence q this company, and
SO to i've together as to rejoice in tie solemni
cation Of this union with 10y unspeakable and
full Of glory through Jesus Christ. our Lord
Addressing the company, Dr.. Sunderland
said:
Marriage II honorable among all men, in that
q man shall leave his father and mother, and
shall cleave unto his wife. and the twain shall
be one flesh: It was constituted by our creator
in the first paradise. It was confessed by
was confirmed by the teaching and adorned with
the presence of the redeemer, and has been hon.
ored by the faithful keeping OF oil good men and
fore, to be undertaken lightly or unadvisedly,
but soberly. discreetly and in the fear of God.
Into this holy estate this man. and this woman
cause why they may not be lawfully united in
marriage, let him now speak, or else hereafter
forever hold his peace. 20
THE IMPORTANT QUESTION:
To the bride aud groom: ~
II you desire to be united in marriage you will
IThe groom and bride Joined hands, Grover,
said the minister. do you take this woman
whom you hold BY the hand to be your lawful
nance in tho holy estate Of wedIvekP Do you you
promise to love her. CHERISH comfort and keep
her in sickness and in health, In joy and in sor-
TOW. and forsaking all others keep you only unto
The Groom (hrmly)I do s% y. .
DR.. Sunderlnnd-France do you take this
whS h0d By hand to be law
ordinances in the holy estate Of wedlock2 Do
you promise to love, honor, comfort and keep
him in sickness and IN health, in joy and in sor-
him SO long as yon both shall live?
The Bride I'm 10y but clear yoice)-1 do.
the BRIDES fneer). for as much as Grover aud
Frances have here agreed and covenanted to live
together after Gods ordinances in tho holy es-
ing and taking . wedding ring, now, therefore,
in the presence Of this company-tn the name
Of the Father and Of the Son and Of the Holy
husband and wife-and what God hath Joined
together, let nc. man put asunder. 4. 5lsf e.
The Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pronounced
the following benediction
God the Father, God the Son, and God the
Lord mercifully fiil you. with ali temporal and
spiritual blessings, and grant that you may so
live together IN this world TINT 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 congratulations
to the newly married pair. She was fol-
lowed by Miss Cleveland, the ReH. Mr.. Oeye-
land and the other relatives and friends in
turn. While the congratulations were In
progress the band, under the leadership of
Prof sousa, performed the bridal chorus and
march from aLohengrin,1 and to this music
the president and his wife led the way into
the stately east room. 4 555.5.
STRETCHED BIZ ANOTHER ART1sr. So
WASHINGTON. June 2. While the orchestra
was playing one Of its happiest selections
and the guests were gathered about the
dining tables. the bride quietly. slipped away
to her room and changed her wedding dress
for heavy gray silk travelling dresa sHhe
then returned to the company and was coon
afterward Joined BY the president who had
IN the meantime changed his dress suit for q
travelling costume This was about $50
O'Clock, and the presto dent and his bride said
q hnsty good bye to their friends and left
the HOUSE through q private exit from the
red room Into the south ground a closed
carriage awaited them, and as they, entered
and the horses started of shower Of
rice was thrown on the carriage
and their friends waved Them
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