The Kimball graphic. (Kimball, Brule County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1905, 1886-06-11
TIL CERt MONY.

Mrs. liyron Sunderland.
For Il short viii e the guests chatted gayly,
but conversation was quickly suspended at
I:lo p. III. when the selected orchestra from
the Marine blnd, stationed in the corridor,
struck up the familiar strains of the we'd
ding march from Mendelssohn's "Mldsum-
mef Nights Dream and all eyes We're
turned to the doorway to catch the first
glimpse of the coming bride and groom.
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 un~accompanied,
even the brides mother awaiting her with
the other guests. Passing through the cen
trai corridor the bride and groom en-
tered the blue room and took a
position near its southern wall, which
was completely hidden from sight by
n mass of noddlng palms, tropical
grasses and au endless variety Of choice
flowers. The crystal chandelier poured 4
flood OF mellow radiance upon the scene,
an! TIE colorS of the massive banks of scar
let begonias and royal Jaqueminot roses,
mingl!ng with the blue and silver tints of
frescoed walls and ceiling, gave a 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-
You'd. The president was in full evening
dress, with LUrn-down collar, white lawn
necktie and white studs.
THE WEDDING SERVICE.
A hush fell on the assemblaee rs DR.. Sun
dorlaud stepped forward to his position
fronting the wedding couple, with the Rev.
William Cleveland Che presidents brother
at his left haud. In a distinct tone of voice
and with a deliberate utterance the doctor be
gan the simple and beautiful wedding serv-
ice, as follows:
For4sinuch as we are assembled to observe
the holy rites OF marriage, II Is necdful that we
should seek the blessing of the great God, our
Father, whose Institution it is, and therefore
| bescech YOU now to follow me with reverent
hearts in prayer to him. Almighty and ever
lasting God, the father OF our spirits, the Trainer
Of our bodies, the glver OF every good aud per
feet GIT. Thou who canst see the end from the
beginning, who knwcst what j. best for US, tiny
children. and has appointed the holy rIte OF
marriage TO he sn,rcd!y observed throughout all
generations, regard now, we bcscecli thee. Thy
servant, our chef magistrate. endow him
plcntcOusly with thy grace and fiji HIM with
wisdom to walk In Thy oriluances. BE very
nigh to him IN the midst OF many cares and
grave responsibilities, day by day: may thy law
ulrect MN ana tNy strength uphold MN, ana DC
thou forever his sun and shield: and be
graciously pleased to look down Epou
this. thy uaughter, even as thou diisI
favor the chosen RebcccG and many noble
women that have adorned the world,
may she indeed be Il precious boon of good &c
her husband, to cheer and Melp him continually
ii woman gifted Win the beauty OF the Lore
and shedding The sweet Influence OF a Christian
lire upon the nation IN whose sight she is tC
dwell WIZ thou approve what VIC, thy ser
wants. conn: to do in tuy name, by thine author
1ty and uIldei the laws OF the land in which we
live, and graciOusIy assist them, this man unU
This woman. who are here TO be united III tllc
bonds OF hoy wedlock according TO institution
OF the words. Mercttuily De pleased, aim. ghtN
God, to rouclsatc to each OF them thy 4lacc
that they NAV well and truly weight the U!ial!.
ing VOWS which they axe nov about to make &C
each other IN the presence OF this company, HCC
that they may be enabied hereafter at all tinlcs
so TO live together as to rejoice III the solemn.
cation OF this union with JOY Ulspeakabie ant
tull of glory through JESUS @ rist. our Lord
Amen.
Addressing the company, DR.. Sunderland
said:
Marriage is honorable among all men. in tina
n man shall leave his rather and mother. an,
shall cieave unto his wife. and the twain shall
be one flesh. 1t was constituted by onr create
in the first paradise. 1t was confessed b,
patriarch and priest. prophet and apostle. l
was confirmed by the teaching and adorned wit
tie presence Of the redermer, anI has been hon
orcl by the faithful keeping OF All good men AM
women since the world began, 1t is not, there
fore. to be undertaken lightly or unadvisedly
hut soberly, discrcetly and in the fear of God
Into this holy estate this man and this woma'
come now to enter. II any man can show jus
cause why they may not be lawfully united /
marriage. let him now speak, or else hereafte
forever hold his peace.
TIE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS.
To the bride and groom:
1: you desire to be united in marriage YOU wi
SIGNIFY the same by raising your right hands
GThc groom and bride joined hands, Grove
said the minister. do you take this woma
whom Won hold bv the hand TO be your lawil
welded VIE TO i've fnpathpr after God = ord
nance III the holy estate of weulock? Do 70
promise to love her. cherish, comfort and kee
her in sickness and in health, in joy and in so.
row, and forsuking all others keep you only unit
her so long as YOU both shall live!
TIL Groom ttirnlyi-1 do.
DR.. observation-disclosures, do you take tht
man whom you hold by the hand to he your law
full welded husband, to live together after God
ordinances in the holy estate of wedlock? D
you promise to love, honor, comfort and kee
him in sickness and in health. in joy and in sol
row, and forsaking all Others keep you only unit
him SO long as Won both shall live?
The Bride Tin a low but clear voice)| do. .
DR.. Snnderiand-ln token OF the same let til
ring be passed (thc groom placed the ring o
the brides finger, for rs much as Grover an
Frances have here agreed and covenantcd to liz
together after Gods ordinances in the holy e.
tate of wedlock and confirmed the same by ri,
ing and taxing a wedding ring. now, therefor
in the presence of this company-in the nan
Of the Father and of the Son and of the Hol
Ghost, pronounce and declare that they al
husband and wife--and what God hath joine
together. let no man put asunder.
The Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pronounce
the following benediction.
God the Father. God the Son, and God IL
Holy Ghost, bless, preserve and keep YOU: II
Lord mercifully fil you with all temporal al
spiritual blessings, and grant that you may
live together III this world that in the world
come you may have life everlasting. Amen.
At the conclusion of the ceremony Mr.
Folsom, showing traces of deep emotio
was the frst to tender her. co~nGratu,atio
to the ne Wy married pair. She was fo
lowed by Mis- Cleveland, the Rev. Mr.. Clev
land and the otter relatives and friends
turn. While the congratulations were
progress the band, ruder the leadership
Prof. Sousa, performed the bridal chorus al
march from "L%ohengrin. md to this mus
the president and his wife led the way in
the stately east room.
STRETCHED BY ANOTHER ARTIST.
WASHINGTON, une 2-While the orchest
was playing one of its happiest ~selectio
and the guests were gathered about Il
dining tables. the bride quietly slipped aw;
to her room and changed her wedding Dire
for a heavy gray silk travelling dress. s.
then returned to the company and was so,
afterward joined by the president, who III
in the meantime changed his dress suit for
travelling costume. This was about g.:
o'clock, and the president and his bride So
a hasty good bye" to their friends and lie
the house through a private exit from Il
red room into the south ground. A clos,
carriage awaited them, and as they enter,
and the horses started off a shower
rice was thrown on the carriaI
and their friends waved them