Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1886-06-11
UNTIL DEATH US DO PART"
Marriage Of President Cleveland to Miss
Frances Folsom.

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long-looked for wedding is over, and
Grover Cleveland, President Of the United
States, and Miss Frances Folsom OF Buffalo
N. Y, were married at the executive
mansion in Washington on the ID inst.
About 6:30 the wedding guests began to
arrive, their carriages rolling up to the
main door of the mansion through the
great iron gates on Pennsylvania avenue
Removing their wraps in the state din
ing room all the guests proceeded to the
blue room, where they were received by
Miss Rose Cleveland. The following is a
complete list of those present.
Mrs Folsom, mother Of the bride the
Rev w. NJ Cleveland the presidents
brother Miss Cleveland and Mrs Hoyt,
the presidents sisters; Thomas Il. Bayard,
secretary of state; Daniel Manning, sec
rotary OF the treasury; Mrs. Manning;
VIM. c. Endicott, secretary of war; Mrs.
Endicott; W G. Whitney, secretary of the
navy; Mrs. Whitney; VIM. +. Villas, post
master general; Mrs. Villas; l.. Q. c. La
mar, secretary OF the interior; Daniel S.
Lamont, private secretary to the presi-
dent: Mrs. Lamont; Benjamin Folsom Of
Buffalo; Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers of Seneca
Falls, n. Y; Mrs. Cadman and Miss Hud-
dlestone Of Detroit; Mr.. and Mrs. Hamon
of Boston, relatives OF the president; Miss
Nelson of New York: Mr.. w. 5. Bissell of
Buffalo, the presidents former law part
ner; DR.. and Mrs. Byron Sunderland. At
torney General Garland although invited
was not present.
For few minutes the guests chatted
gaily, but the conversation was quickly
suspended at 1:l5 p. m. when selected or
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the corridor, struck up the wedding march
from Memberships Midsummer Nights
Dream" and all eyes were turned
to the doorway to catch the
groom. Starting from the western cor
ridor 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 central cor
ridor, the bride and groom entered tho
blue room and took position near its
southern wall. which was completely hid
den from sight by n mass Of nodding
palms, tropical grasses, and an endless
variety of choice flowers.
The crystal chadelier poured flood of
mellow radiance on the scene, and the
colors of the massive banks of scarlet be-
gonias and royal jacqueminot roses com
bining with the blue silver tints OF the
frescoed walls and ceiling, gave n warm
and glowing tone to the whole brilliant in
terror. The delicate ivory shades of the
brides gown found an exquisite setting in
! the masses of crimson roses Immediately
! beyond. The president was i'll full evening
dress, with rundown collar, white lawn
necktie and white enameled studs.
a hush fell upon the assemblage as DR..
Sunderland stepped forward to his po-
sition fronting the wedding couple, with
the Rev. William Cleveland. the presi-
dents brother, at his left With a de-
/ liberate utterance the doctor repeated the
beautiful marriage service, and after the
affirmative responses of the bride and
groom, and the ring had been placed upon
the brides finger, closed as follows:
For as much as Grover and Frances
have agreed TO live together after Gods
ordinance in the holy estate of wedlock
and have confirmed the same by giving
and taking wedding ring-nOw, there
fore, in the presence OF this cOmpany-in
the name of the Father. and of the Son.
and of the Holy Ghost, ! pronounce and
declare that they are husband and wife
and what God hath joined together let no
man put asunder.
The Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pronounced
the benediction.
At the conclusion of the ceremony Mrs.
Folsom, showing traces of deep emotion.
was the first 10 tender her congratulations
to the newly married pair. She was fol.
lowed 10y Miss Cleveland, the Rev. Mr..
Cleveland, and the other relatives and
friends in turn.
While the congratulations were in prog.
ress the band under the leadership OF
Prof. Sousa. performed the bridal chorus
and march from "Lohengrin," and to this
music the president and his wife led the
way into the stately east room. The
adornments of this noble hall were in keep
ing with its majestic proportions and
its ample space and brilliant illumi-
nation afforded an opportunity for
fitting display of the
ladies' toilets, which were
magnificent almost beyond description
The bride wore an enchanting wedding
dress of ivory satin simply garaished on
the high corsage with India muslin crossed
in Grecian folds ana carried in exquisite
folds of simplicity over the petticoat with
orange blossom garniture, commencing
upon the vel in n superb cOrOnet and con-
tinued throughout the costume with arts.
tic skill. Her veil of tullc, aboCt five wards
in length, completely cnveloped her fall
ing 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 an engagement
ring containing sapphire and two dia.
mondS.
1t would be almost impossible TO at
tempt a description of the decorations of
the executive mansion, but in the language
of an old-time W ashingtonian. 1.-THE mansion
never presented handSOmer appearance
The various public garden in the city and
many private cOnservatorieS there and in
other cities contributed their choicest
plants and flowers to lend their beauty
and fragrance TO the scene. OF course the
blue room, where the ceremony was per.
formed, occupied the principal attention
of the decorators, and was trans
formed into an enchanted bower of
beauty.
There was no formal order observed in
the supper room, but a collation. was serv-
ed and the guests sat at the small tables,
or slowly promenaded the room as they
discussed the menu and chatte7. over the
event of the evening. me elegantly de.
signed souvenirs of satin boxes containing
dainty pieces of bridal cake, each one
bearing the hand painted monogram"C F."
were received with greas admiration.
While the orchestra was playing one OF
its happiest selections and the guests were
gathered about the tables, the bride quietly
slipped away to her room and changed her
wedding dress for heavy gray silk
travelling dress. She then returned
to the company and was soon
afterward Joined by the president, who
had in the meantime changed his dress suit
for travelling costume. This was about
S:N O'Clock, and the president and his
bride paid hastv goodbye" TO their