Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1886-06-03

that you may so live together in this world
that IN the world to come you may have life
everlasting-Amen."
AT the conclusion of the ceremony, Mrs.
Folsom, showing traces of deep emotion, was
the trst to tender her congratulations to the
newly married PAIR. She was followed by
Miss Cleveland, Rev. Mr.. Cleveland and
other relatives and friends IN turn. While
congratulations were in progress the band
formed bridal chorus and march from
"Lohengrin," and to this music the President
and his wife led into the esst rooms. The
adornments of this noble hall, with its ma
Jestic proportions. ample space and brilliant
illumination, afforded an opportunity for a
fitting display OF ladies toilets
From the essl room the company proceed
ed, after q season of promenading and con-
versation, to the family dining room of the
mansion, where the wedding supper was
served. There was no formal order observed
IN the supper room. but collation. was served
and the guests sat at small tables OF slowly
promenaded the room as they discussed the
event of the evening. Elegantly designed
souvenirs of satin boxes, containing dainty
slices of bridal cake and each one bearing a
hand painted monogram &c. F." were re-
celved with great admiration. While the or
chestrs was playing one of its selections the
bride slipped away to her room and changed
her wedding dress for heavy grew travelling
dress. She then returned and was soon
joined by the President. This was about
$50, and the President and his bride said a
hasty good bye to their friends and left the
house They were driven directly to the
Baltimore Ohio railroad station, where a
special train was in waiting to take them to
Deer Park. They were escorted to the car
provided for them without attractin gIattention
and at 9 O'Clock the train started for its des-
tlnatlon. The President and bride were
wholly unaccompanied on this journey They
VIII probably remain at Deer Park about a
week, during which time they will occupy
small cottage attached to the hotel, which
mas not vet opened for the season.
The decorations of the executive mansion
tonight were of an elaborate character and in
the language of one of the oldest employees,
III never presented handsomer appear
ance. Various public gardens in the city
ana many private conservatories here and IN
other cities contributed their choicest plants
and flowers to lend their beauty and frag-
rance to the scene
Inc wedding presents were mary. but they
were not exhibited, nor will any list be
furnished. This is in Difference to the wishes
of the President. The groom's gift to the
bride was handsome diamond necklace
composed of single string of brilliants
The presents from the cabinet officers and
their wives were mostly articles Of jewerly,
though there were several beautiful presents
OF silver ware. The gentlemen present at
the wedding were not fortunate enough to re-
celve salute from the bride, who confined
her kisses to the ladies.
The bride wore an enchanting wedding
dress of ivory satin simDly yarnished on a
high corsage, with India muslin crossed in
Grecian folds and carried in exquisite falls
in simplicity over the petticoat. Her veil of
tulle about five yards in length, completely
enveloped her, falling to the edge of her pet
ticoat in frcnt and extending the entire length
of her full court train. She carried no flow ers
and wore no jewelry except her engagement
ring. 1t contained sapphire and two dia-
mOnds