, 1886-06-10
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The telegraph : buTdened with most
elaborate accun IS of the wedding Of
President Cleveland and Miss Francis
Folsom. \ Washington dispalch of the
2i inst inst. contains the following:
"Htc wedding guests began tn arrive
about 6:i0 o'clock, 'heiF carriages draw
ing mp - the main dsur on Pennsylvania
avenue. The tirzt arrival was Secretary
Lamar, at G:37. He was closely followed
by DIR Sunderland and wife, and during
the next few minutes there came in quick
succession Postmaster General and Mrs
NIias, Atr. ". 5. BisSell. Secretary and
Mrs. EudicOtt, Secretary and Mrs Bay
ard, Secretary and Mrs. Whitney, and
Secretary Munning and wife Removing
their wraps IN the state diniHg-rOOm, all
the guests proceeded to the Blue Room,
where they were received by Miss Rose
Cleveland, and Tor a few minutes the
guests chatted gai!y. but the conversation
was quickly suspended at T:l5 p. m,
when the selected orchestra from the
Marine Band stationed in the corridor
StT9ek up the tah1iI ar stains Of the
wedding march from Memberships
"Midsummer Nights Dream" aud all
eyes turned to the doorway TO catch q
g 'impse of the comiUg Of the biIde and
groom.
Starting from the western coIrider on
the upper floor the president came slowly
down the stairway with his bride leaning
on his arm, They were TuaceOmpanied,
even the brides mother aWiting her with
the o her guests. Passing through the
central corridor, the br de aud groom
entered the Blue Room and took 6 posi-
80 fDa ,n1
completely hidden from sight by n mass
of nodding palms and tropical grass and
an endless variety OF choice flowers. The
crystal chandelier poured food of mel
low radiance upon the scene, and the
colors OF the massive hanks of scarlet be-
goaias aud royal iacl ai!not roses mingled
with the blue and silver tints of the fres-
coed walls and ceiling, gave warm and
glowing tone to the whole brilliant inte-
riOr. The delicate ivory shades of the
brides wedding gown f"Gnd an exquisite
setting in mass of crimson roses imme-
diately beyond. The president was in
full evening dress, with 4 rundown
dollar. lawn EecktIe and white studs.
A hush fell upon the assembly as DR..
Sunderland stepped forward TO his posi-
ton fronting the wedding couple, with
Rev. William Cleveland, the presidents
brother, on his left hand. In distinct
voice and with deliberate utterance, the
doctor began the simple and beautiful
wedding service.
The bride wore all enchanting wedding
dress OF ivory satin, simply garnished on
a high corsage with India muslin, crossed
in GreciaD folds and carried in exquisite
falls of simplicity over the peGticoats.
The orange blossom garniture commenc-
N Tho v-ail in n cnnnrh nnrnnat Ic
continued throughout the costume with
artistic skill. The veil of tulle, about
five yards iu length, completely enveloped
her, falling to the edge of he'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 diamong and plain gold we'd
ding ring, which had been placed on her
finger before she descended the stair
case.
Mrs. Folsom wore superb dress of
violet satin, with garniture in white
faille, with crystalized violet drops in
pendants everywhere.
Miss Cleveland wore an exquisite dress,
a combination OF Nile green and cameo
pink douchesse satin with silver orna-
ments, low corsage garnished with pink
tosSSs dSHil l6HStby WIFI SiONc5 III liBul
tan. She carried 4 fan of pink curlew
feathers.
Mrs. Hoyt, the presidents sister, wore
q dainty costume en- traine of China
crepe, in robbins eggs blue, most effect
lively garnished with rare old lace. Her
flowers were La France roses.
Mrs. Manning's dress was of white
satin, flounced across the front with du-
chesse lace trimming, finished with sea
pearls, square neck and elbow sleeves
and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Whitney wore bodice of violet
with white satin and talle skirts trimmed
with Niolets, diamond ornaments.
There was no formal order observed in
the supper room, but collation. was
served and the guests sat at small tables
or Blowly promCnaded the room as they
discussed the menue and chatted over
the events of the evening. Elegantly de-
signed sovenirs of satin boxes containing
dainty pieces of bridal cake, and each
one bearing hand-painted monogram
&c. +" J" were received with great admira-
tion.
While the orchestra was playing one
of its happiest selections aud the guests
were gathered about the tables, the bride
quickly slipped away to her room and
changed her wedding dress for heavy
gray silk travelling dress. She then re-
turned to the company and was soon
aft2rward joined by the president, who
had in the meantime changid his dress
suit for q taveling costume. This was
about $50 o'clock, and the president and
his bride said hasty good bye" to
their friends and left the house through
private entrance from the Red Room
into the South Room. A closed carriage
awaited them, and as they entered and
the horses started of, shower of rice
was thrown on the carriage and their
friends waved them final "God speed"
from the rear portico.
His carriage was driven to the Balti-
more and Ohio railroad station, where a
special train was in waiting to take the
president and his bride to Deer Park.
They were escorted through the station
into the car provided for them without
attracting attention, and at o'clock the
train pulled off TO its destination. The
president and his bride were wholly un-
accompanied on this journey. They will
probably remain at Deer Park about a
week, during which time they will occupy
small cottage attached to the hotel,
which has not yet opened for the season.
To Have Another Hearing.