The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1886-06-11
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WAsHrxGrox, June notable event.
che marriage Of Grover Cleveland, Presa-
dent Of the United States, occurred here
tonight and with IL eliminated what until
few days previous, had been matterof
doubt, speculation and gossip through
ont the entire length and breadth OF the
country. 1t was great event, because
OF the exalted position OF the groom
Chief Magistrate Of . Nation Of 50, 600, 600
people-and because II was the nrst
wedding Of the kind that ever occurred
under the roof the Executive Mansion.
Yet, Notwithstanding the exalted position
Of the President, and that the opportuni-
" and occasion almost demanded great
and brilliant state wedding, the AFFAIR IN
Ill its preparations, appointments and
surroundings twas great home-like we'd
ding. This was in accordance with Pres
ident Cleveland's wishes. and In harmony
with the democratic simplicity and nat
ural modessy which have characterized
Grover Cieveland's career whenever and
wherever he hiss filed public Office,
whether as mayor Of q city. Governor OF
the Empire State, or President or the
United States.
The wedding day was ushered In with
bright beautiful weather, and almost with
the rising sun came the bride and her
kinfolk to the Executive Mansion, after
their night journey from New York. The
day at the mansion was . comparatively
quiet one, when the importance Of its
closing events Il considered. OF course
there was considerable stir and activity
and excitement on the part Of those upon
whom devolved the duties Of nnal prepa-
ration for the wedding; but II Is safe to
Say that the President, although quite ~
active and industrious As any around the
mansion, was the least excited Of any.
He was early in the library transacting
orficial business. He directed that three
private pension bill vetoes be sent TO
Congress; had conference BY appoint
ment with Senator Van Wyck; saw Sec
retaries Lamar and FairchiId about some
Interior and Treasury Department mat
tiers: had several short conferences with
DR.. Sunderland about the details Of the
marriage service and found time carly Ia
the afternoon to take drive alone out IN
his landau.
About haif-past six O'Clock this evening
the hustle and excitement Of preparation
for the event began TO transform itself
into realization. Invited guests-Cabinei
officers and their wives who were mol
abidin. IN the mansion then began to ar.
hive. They were at once shown 70 the
state dining-room, where they divestet
themselves Of their wraps, and then re
paired 70 the Blue room, where Mis-
Cleveland and other relatives Of the bride
and groom, together with DR. Sunder
land were awaiting TO receive them Tn
assembled guests, standing on the eastern
and western sides Of the oval-shaped Blu
room where the marriage ceremony tool
place. had but few minutes 20 wait, 10
promptly az seven o'clock the Presiden
with his bride leaning upon his arm cam
down stairs, and entering through ~
northemdoorway,a advanced 70 the centero
ground Of palms, ferns and flowers II q
southern end Of the room.
DR.. Sunderland, assisted BY the Pres
dents brother, Rev. VIM. Cleveland
stood facing the bride and groom.
The invited guests present and WI
witnessed the ceremony were: Mr..
Folsom, mother Of the bride; Rev. W. =
Cleveland, the President brother; Mis-
Cleveland and ME- Hoyt. the President
sisters; Thomas n. Bayard, Seer
farv Of State; Daniel Manning
SECRETARY Of the Treasury, and Mr.
Manning: WIN. C. Endicott, Secretary
War. and Mrs. Endicott; WIN. G. WIFI
ney. Secretary OF the Navy, and Mr.
whitney: WIN. 4. Villas, PostmaA
General, and Mrs. Villas; Loo. Lama
Secretary Of the Interior; Daniel s. l.
monte, Private Secretary TO the Pres
dent. and Mrs. Lamont; Benjamin 70
som, Of Buffalo, N. r.; Mr.. A. and Mr.
Rogers. Of Sereca Falls. N. r.; MI
Goldman and Miss Huddleston, Of ID
troit; Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon, Of Bosto
relatives Of The bride; Miss Nelson,
New York, and Mrs. Bissel, Of Buffai
n ", wife Of the Presidents former 10
partner.
Immediately after the entrance Of q
President aud Miss Folsom, DR.. Sunds
land advanced and proceeded with {
ceremony - follows:
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serve the holy rite Of mnrriaye, u - need
that We should seek the blessing 81
Great God, our Father. whose Institution
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Iow me With reverend hearts n prayer
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eur spirits. Trainer u our bodies. the giver
every good and perfect Rift. Thou who cai
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