Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1886-06-04

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 man shall leave his father and
mother and shall cleave unto his wife, and
the twain shall be of one flesh. 1t was
constituted by our creator in the first para
disc. 1t was confessed by the patriarch
and priest, prophet and apostle. 1t was
confirmed by the teaching and adorned by
the presence of the Redeemer. and has
been honored by the faithful keeping of all
good men and women since the world be-
gan. 1t is not, therefore, to be undertaken
lightly or unadvisedly, but soberly, dis
creetly. and in the fear of God. Into this
now about to enter. If any now can show
JUS cause why they may not be united in
marriage. let him now speak, or else here
after forever hold his peace
To the bride and groom: "If you desire
to be united in marriage you will signify
the same by joining your right hands.
[Groom and bride join hands "Grover,"
said the minister, ''do you take this woman
whom you hold by the hand to he your
lawful welded wife, to live together after
Gods ordinance in the holy estate of we'd
lock? Do You promise to love her. cherish,
comfort and keep her in sickness and in
health. in joy and in sorrow, and forsaking
all others, keep you only unto her so long
as you both shall live?" The groom.
Firmly,
81 DO"
DR.. Sunderland: "Francis, do you take
this man whom you hold by the hand to
br your lawful welded husband. to live to-
gether after Gods ordinances in the holy
estate of wedlock? Do you promise to
love, honor, comfort and keep him in sick
ness and in health, in JOY and in sorrow,
and forsaking all others, keep you only
unto him so long as you both shall live 2"
The bride responded in low but clear
voice, Il do" DR.. Sunderland [sOlemnly T.
For as much as Grover and Francis have
here agreed and covenanted to live to-
gether after Gods ordinances in the holy
estate Of wedlock and confirmed the same
ring, now, therefore, 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." Rev MI. Cleveland then
pronounced the following benediction:
May God the Father, God the Son and
God the Holy Ghost bless, preserve and
keep you. May the Lord fill you with all
temporal and spiritual blessings, and grant
that you may so live together IN this world
that in the world to come you may have
life everlasting. Amen"
1t the conclusion 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 Cleveland, Rev. Mr.. Cleve-
land and other relatives and friends in
turn. While congratulations were in pro-
gress, the band, under the leadership of
Professor Tousa, performed the bridal cho-
rus and march from Lohengrin, and to
this music the president and his wife led
the way into the stately east room. The
adornmonts of this noble hall were in
keeping with its majestic proportions.
and its ample space and brilliant ilumina-
ton afforded an opportunity for fitting dis
play of the ladies' toilets. The bride wore
an enchanting dress of ivory satin, simply
garnished in high corsage with Indian
muslin crossed in Grecian folds, and car
ried in exquisite falls of simplicity over
the petticoat. Orange blossom garniture,
commencing at the veil in a superb coronct,
is continued throughout the costume with
artistic skill. Her veil Of tuille, about five
yards in length, completely enveloped her.
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, containing a sapphire and two dia-
monds, and plain gold ring which had
been placed on her finger before she de-
scended the staircase. The decorations of
the private dining room, where the we'd
ding collation. was served, were of the
most elaborate character. The main table
decoration was full rugged, three masJed
ship, composed of pinks, centuria egana
roses and pansies, displaying the word
"Hymen." 1t rested on mirror, represent
ing lake, the shores of which were COM
posed of different varieties of selaginellas
and tiny pieces of coral. The surrouding
land was represented by banks of jaquemi-
not roses. National colors hung on the
main mast, and two small white flags, with
THE MONOGRAM sc. F."
in golden letters, hung from the other
masts. From the east room the company
proceeded, after season of promenading
and conversation. to the family dining room
of the mansion, where the wedding supper
was served. There was no formal order OBJ
served in the supper room, but the COLA
ton was served, and the guests sat at
small tables, or slowly promenaded the
room as they discussed the menu and
chatted over the event of the evening. Ele-
gantly designed souvenirs of satin boxes
containing dainty pieces of bridal cake,
and each one bearing hand painted mon