The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1886-06-11
PRESIDENTS WEDDING.
Grover Cleveland United In Mar
rage With Miss Folsom.
Cav ecenes at the White House-Ladios Ia
Handsome Tollsts-The Presidential
Wedding Party QuIetly Slip Away
T. Deer Park.

WARRINGTON, June 0s-OIeut cTOWuS NS'
sen.b I'd at the White House gates ysster-
day afternoon, in expectation Of the we'd
ding Of President Cleveland with Miss
Frances Folsom. The weather was propit-
i0us, and every thing went favorably.
About $50 o'clock the wedding guests
began to arrive, their carriages rolling up to
to the main 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 tho
next few minutes there came I'm quick sue
cass:0n Postmaster General Villas and wife,
M. Wilson S. Bissell, Secretary and Mrs
Mrs. Whitney and Secretary Manning.
and his wife. Removing their wraps in tho
state diningrooni, all the guests proceeded
to the blue room, where they were received
by Miss Rose Cleveland. For a few min
utes the guests chatted gsyiy, but CONVERSE
ton was quickly suspended at 7:15 p. M,
when Q selected orchestra from the marine
band, stationed in the corridor. struck up
the familiar strains of tho wedding march
from NIendelssOhn's "Midsnmmer Nights
Dream" and oil eyes were turned to the
doorway to catch the first glimpse Of the
coming bride and groom.
| THE HAPPY COUPLE.
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 entered
the blue room, and took position near its
southern walls. which was completely
hidden from sight by mass of
nodding palms, tropical grasses and
an endless variety of choice flowers.
The crystal chandelier poured q
flood of mellow radiance upon the scene
| and the cOlOrs of the massive banks of scar.
let begonias ana royal jaqueminot roses,
mingled with the blue aud silver tints of
| the frescoed walls and ceiling. gave warm
and glowing tone to the whole brilliant In
terror. Tho delicate ivory shades of the
brides wedding gown found an exquisite
| setting In the masses of crimson roses i'm
mediately beyond. The President was In
full evening dress, with rundown collar.
white lawn necktio and white enameled
studs. A hush fell upon the assemblage as
DR.. Sunderland stepped forward to his posi-
! ton, fronting the wedding couple with
Rev. William Cleveland, the Presidents
brother, at his left hand.
THE CEREMONY.
IN distinct tone Of voice and with de-
liberate utterancS the doctor began the sim
pIe and beautiful wedding service rs fol-
lows:
For - much as we are assembled to
observe the holy rites of marriage, 1t Is
needful that we should seek the blessings
Of the great God, our Father. whose insttu-
ton it il, and therefore l beseech you now
to follow me with reverent hearts In prayer
to him.
Almighty and everlasting God, the
father of our spirits, the Trainer Of our
bodies. the giver Of every good and perfect
gift. Thou who canst see the end from the
beginning, who knowest what is best for
us, thy children, and has appointed the holy
rite of marriage to be sacredly observed
throughout all generatiOns-regard now,
We beseech Thee, Thy servant, our Chief
Magistrate; endOw him plenteously 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 respOn-
sibilities. 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 contin-
ually, a woman gifted with the beauty of
the Lord and shedding the sweet influences
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
fNsvsT l.ss anti tRv, md s,sSAn khn
laws of the land in which we live, and
graciously assist tEem-this man and this
woman-wh0 are here to be united in the
bonds of wedlock according to the instruc-
tons of Thy word.
"Mercifu!iy be pleased, Almighty God. to
vouchsafe to each Of them the grace that
they may well and truly weigh the unfailing
vows which they are now about to mako
to each other In the presence of this COM
pany and before Thee. and that they may
be enabled hereafter at all times 80 to live
together rs to rejoice in the solemnization
of this union with Joy unspeakable and full
Of glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen"
Addressing the company, DR.. Sunderland
said: Marriage is honorable among allmen In
that man shall leave his father and mother
and shall cleave unto his wife and they
twain shall be one flesh. It was instituted
by our Creator in the first paradise; 1t was
confessed by patriarch and priest, prophet
and apostle; 1t was confirmed by tie teach
Redeemer, and has been honored by the
faithful keeping Of all good men and
women since the world began. 1t 10 not,
therefore, to DO undertaken lightly
or unadvisedly. but s0berly, dis.
ereetly and in the fear Of God.
In this holy estate this man and this
woman como now to enter. If any now
can show just cause why they may not law
fully be united in marriage let him now
speak, or else hereafter forever hold his
peace"
10 the bride and groom the minister said:
IF you desire to be united in marriage you
will signify the same by joining your right
hands"
The groom ana bride Joined hands.
'Grover." said the minister. do you take
this woman you hold by the hand to be
your lawful, welded wife. to live together
after Gods ordinance in the holy estate of
wedlock? Do you promise to love her.
aherish. comfort and keep her. in sickness
cnd in health, in joy and in sorrow, and,
forsaking all others. keep you only unto
her SO long Is you both shall live?'
The grOom answered firmly, II de-"
DR.. Sunderland continued: Frances do
you take this man whom you hold by tho !
hand TO be your lawful. welded husband,
to love after Gods ordinance in the holy !!
estate of wedlock? Do you promise to !
love him, honor, comfort and keep him in |
sickness and in health, in JOY and sorrow.
and, fOrsaking all Others, keep you only |
unto him SO long as you both shall iive?'
The bride responded in low bat clear |
voice, 81 do"
DIR. Sunderland then said snIemnIy: "For |