The sun. [volume] (Morris, Stevens County, Minn.) 1882-1895, 1886-06-10
THE KNOT DULY TIED.


struck up the familiar strains of the we'd
ding march from Memberships @Mldsum-
mer Nights Dream" and all eyes were.
turned to the doorway to catch the first
glimpse of the 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 GEN.
trai corridor the bride and groom en-
tered the blue room and took
position near its southern wall, which
was completely hidden from sight by
q mass of nodding palms, tropical
grasses and au endless variety Of choice
flowers The crystal chandelier poured
flood of mellow radiance upon the scene,
ami 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 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
dcrland stepped forward to his position
fronting the wedding couple, with the Rev.
William Cleveland (the presidents brother)
at his left hand In q distinct tone of voice
and with deliberate utterance the doctor be-
gan the simple and beautiful wedding serv-
ice, as follows:
Forasmuch as we are assembled to observe
the holy rites Of marriage, IL Is needful that we
should seek the blessing OF the great God, our
Father whose institution it is, and therefore
beseech you now to follow me with reverent
hearts In prayer to him Almighty and ever
of our bodies. the 2iver Of every good and per-
feot gift Thou who canst see the end from the
beginning, who knwest what is best for as. thy
children. and has apDeintssl 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 I'LL him with
wisdom to walk in thy ordinances. Be very
nigh to him in the midst OF many cares and
grave responsibilities. day by day; mey 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
fa t ny
women that have adorned the world
may she indeed be a precious boon of good to
her husband, to cheer and help him continually
Ia woman gifted with the beauty of the Lord
and shedding tho sweet influence of 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 graciOusiy assist them, this man and
bonds of holy wedlock according to institution
Of the words Merctfully be pleased. almighty
God, to vouchsafe to each of them thy grace
that they may well and truly weight the unfaii-
ing vows which they are now about to make TO
each other IN the presence OF this company, and
that they may be enabled hereafter at all times
SO to live together as to rejoice in the sOlemni-
zation 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 all men, In that
a man shall leave his father and mother, and
shall cloave unto his wife. and the twain shall
be one flesh. 1t was constituted by our creator
In the first paradise. 1t was confessed by
patriarch and priest prophet and apostle I'LL !.
the presence Of the redecmer, and has been hon-
ored by the faithful keeping OF all good men and
fore. to be undertaken lightly W unadvisedly,
but soberly, dscreetly and In Cne 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.
THE IMPORTANT QUESTION:
To the bride and groom:
II you desire to be united in marriage you will
signify the By Tent rovss
said the minister. do you take this woman
whom you hold by the hand to be your lawful
welded wife. to live toRether after Cod ordi-
nance in the holy estate Of wedlOck? Do you
promise to love her, cherish, comfort and keep
her in sickness and in health in JOY and In sor-
row, and forsaking all others keep You only unto
her SO long as you both shall live?
The Groom (frmly1-I do
Dr. observation-disclosures, do you take this
full i welded husband, 70 live t5gether after Gods
ordinances In the holy estate of wedlockf Do
you promise to love. honor, comfort and keep
row. and forsakfng All Others keep you only unto
him 80 long Is you both shall live?
The Bride Tin low but clear voice}-I do.
DIR. Sunderiand-In token Of the same let the
| ring be passed 1.-THE groom placed the ring on
| the brides finRer). for ~ much as Grover and
Frances have here agreed snd covenanted to live
together after Gods ordinances in the holy es-
tate Of wedlock and confirmed the same by Civ
ing and taking wedding rip9, now, therefore,
in the presence Of this c0mpany--in the name
Ghost. prononnce and declare that they arc
husband and wffe-and what God hath Joined
| together, let no man put asuuder.
The Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pronounced
the following benadiOti0p.
God the Father. God the Son. and God the
Lord mercifuiiy ali you With ali temporal and
IL : world IN tHe
come you may have life everlasting. Amen.
At the oonclusi0n 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 Clerelapd, the Rev Mr.. Cleve-
| land and the other relatives and friends in
turn. While the congratulations were in
progress the band, under the leadership Of
Prof Soum, performed the bridal chorus and