The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-06-10

the brides mother waiting with the other
guests.
Passing through the central corridor
the bride and groom entered the Blue
room, and took q position near its south
ern wall, which was completely hidden
from sight by mass of nodding palms,
tropical grasses and an endless variety of
choice flowers. A crystal chandelier
poured q flood of mellow radiance upon
the scene, and the colors of the massive
banks of scarlet begonias and royal
jaqueminet roses, mingling with the blue
and silver tints of the frescOed walls and
ceiling, gave warm and 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
beyond. The President was in full
evening dress, with trrn-down collar,
| white lawn necktie and white enamelled
studs.
A hush fell upon the asscmblago as
Dr. Sunderland 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 de-
iberatc utterance the Doctor began the
simple and beautiful wedding service,
after the reading of which he turned to
the bride and groom and said:
eff you desire to be united in marriage
you will signify the same by joining your
right hands" (Groom and bride Joined
hands.) "Grover," said the minister,
edo you take this woman whom you hold
by the hand to be your lawful welded
wife-to live together after Gods ordi-
nance in the holy estate of wcdlock? DO
you promise to love her, cherish, comfort
and keep her in sickness and in health,
in JOY and in sorrow, and, forsaliing all
others, keep you only unto her SO long
as you both shall live?"
The groom Gfrmly) "I do"
DIR. Sunderland: Crank, do you take
this man whom you hold by the hand to
be your lawful welded husband, to live
together after Gods ordinance in the
holy estate of wcdlocll? Do you promise
to love him, honor, comfort and keep
him III sickness and in health, in JOY and in
sorrow, and forsaking all others keep
you only unto him so long as you both
shall livc?"
The bride responded in low, but
clear, voice: ''I do"
DIR. Sunderland (solemnly) "Foras-
much as Grover and Frank have here
agreed and covenantcd to live together
| after Gods ordinance in the holy estate
of wcdlock and have confirmed the same
by giving and taking the wedding ring;
now, therefore, i'll the presence Of this
company, i'll the name Of the Father and
of the Son and of the Holy Ghost, pro-
nounce and declare that they are hus-
band and wife; and what God hath join
ed together let not man put asunder."
The Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pro-
nounccd the following benediction:
"God the. Father, God the Son, and
God the Holy Ghost, bless, preserve and
keep you; the Lord mercifully fill you
with all temporal and all spiritual bless
ings, and grant that you may so live
together in this world that in the world
to come you may have life everlasting.
Amen"
CONGRATULATIONS.
At the conclusion of the ceremony
Mis-. Folsom, showing traces of deep
emotion, was the first to tender her con-
gratulations to the newly married pair.
She was followed by Miss Cleveland, the
Rev. Mr.. Cleveland and the other rcla
tlyes and friends in turn. While the
congratulations were in progress the
band, under the leadership of Professor
Soussa, performed the bridal chorus and
march from 'Lohengrin, and to this
music, the President and his bride led the
way into the stately East room. The
adornments of this noble hall were in
Keeping with its majestic proportions,
and its ample space and brilliant illumi-
nation afforded an opportunity for a
hitting display of the ladies' toilets.
WHAT THE BRIDE WORE.
The bride wore an enchanting wedding
dress Of ivory satin, simply garnished on
q high corsagc, with India muslin crossed
in Grccian folds and carried in exquisite
fall of simplicity over pctticoat. An
orange blossom garniturc, commencing
upon the veil, in superb coronet, was
continued throughout the costume with
artistic skill. Her veil was of tullc,
about five yards in length, completely
enveloping her and falling to the edge
of the petticoat in front and extending
the entire length of her full court train
She carried no flowers and wore no
jewelry except the engagement ring, con-
tanning n sapphire and two diamonds,
and plain gold wedding ring, which
had been placed on her finger before she
descended the staircase.
From the East room the company pro-
ceoded, after season of promenading
and conversation, to the family dining
room of the Mansion, whcro the wedding
supper was served.
| BOWER OF BEAUTY,
The decorations Of the Executive Man
sion tonight wero of an elaborate char
acter, and, in the language of one of the
! oldest omDlOYeoS eft newer nrnsonto1 q