The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1886-06-09

through the great iron gates on Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. The first arrival was Secretary Lamar, at
6:57. He was closely followed by Rev. DIR. Sunder-
land and wife, and during the next few minutes
there came in quick succession Postmaster GEN.
eral Villas and wife, Mr. Wilson s. BsSell, Seere-
tary and Mrs. Endicott Secretary Bayard, Secre-
tary and Mrs Whitney and Secretary Manning
and his wife. Removing their wraps in the state
DINING room. all the guests proceeded to tn
blue room, where they were received by Miss Rose
Cleveland. For few minutes the guests ehatted
gaily, but conversation was quickly suppressed at
7:l5, when selected orchestra from the Marine
Band. stationed in the corridor. struck up the IA
miliar strains of the wedding march from Men
delssohn, Midsummer Nights Dream" aud all
eyes turned to the doorway to catch the first
glimpse OF the coming bride and groom.
Starting from the western corridor on the upper
floor the President slowly down the west
ern staircase with his bride leaning on his arm.
| They were uuaccompanied-even the BRIDE
moth er awaiting her with the other guests. Pass
ing through the central corridor. the bride and
groom entered the blue room and took position
near mass of nOdding palms, tropical grasses
and an endless variety OF choice flowers. The
crystal chandelier poured a food of mellow radi-
ance upon the scene and the eolors of the massive
banks OF scarlet begOniaS and royal jaQueminOt
roses mingling with the blue and silver lines OF
! the frescOed walls and ceiling. gave a warm and
| glowing tone to the whole brilliant interior.
The delicate ivory shade of the brides wedding
dress found exquisite setting in the of
/ crimson roses Immediately beyond. The Presi-
/ dent was in full evening dress, with rundown
| collar. white lawn neekue and white enameled
/ studs
/ hush fell upon the assembly as DR.. sun der
land stepped forward to his position, fronting the
| wedding couple, with Rev. William Cleveland. the
Harar-S nFnr thor his loft Ina a
/ tone of voice, and with deliberate utterance the
| Doctor began the simple and beautiful wedding
| service, as follows:
For much as we are assembled to observe
| the holy rites OF marriage, il is needful that
| should seek the blessing of the great cod our
Father whose institution il is and therefore | be-
| in prayer to Him.
Almighty and everlasting God the Father of
our spirits the Trainer OF our bodies the giver OF
| every good and perfect gilt; TlOu who canSt
I the end from the beginning, who knowest what is
best for Us. Thy children, and has appointed the
holy right of marriage to be sacredly observed
throughout al generations, regard now we be-
seech Thee Thy servant, our Chief Magistrate; en-
dow him plen,c ously with Thy grace, and ill him
with wisdom toiwalk III - ordinances b very
I responsibilities Day by day may Thy law direct
him and Thy strength uphold him. and be ThOu
/ forever his sun and shield.
And be graciously pleased to look down upon
/ this Thy daughter. Even as Thou didst favor the
chosen Rebecca and many noble women that have
/ adorned the world. May she indeed be precious
/ boon of God TO her husband to cheer aud help
him continually, a woman gifted with the beauty
of the Lord and shedding the sweet influence OF
Christien lie upon the nation in whose sight she
j. TO dwell
TOGO in Thy name by Thine authority aud under
the avs of the land in which we live and gra :OuS
| /, assist them-thiS man and this wOman-WhO are
| here to be united in the bonds OF holy wedlOck
az OrdiDg 20 the institution OF Thy word.
| 'Mercifully / e peased Almighty God to h
| safe To each OF them the grace that Thy will aud
! truly weigh the unfailing which they
/ now about 10 make To each other in the presence
~ Z is m m ne no "A hey
nay he enabled hereafter at all times So to live
gether as 10 rejoice i'll the solemnizaton of this
bTongh Jesus Christ our LORD any Amen T S0''
Addressing the company, Dr. sunderland said:
Marriage i honorable among all men in that
mar shall leave his father and mother and
shall ceaye unto his vile aud they twain shall be
of one flesh IL was constituted by Our Creator in
the hrSt Paradise. lt was COMES ed by patriarch
and priest prophet and apostle u wa Confirmed
The Redeemer. and has been hOnOred Ov the
I faithful keeping Of all good men ana women
since the world began. 1t i no. therefor. 10 ne
7 undertaken lightly unadv sesily-but 1erlv.
discTeetly and in the fear OF GOd. Into tuis hJ,,
estate this man and this woman come nov %
enter. II any now can show just cause why they
now speak or else hereafter forever hold his
peace
To Inc bride and groom-"If you desire to be
united in marriage yOu will signify the same by
joining your right hands
The groom and bride Joined hands
"GrOver." said the minister do you take this
woman whom you hold by the hand 10 Dc your
ordinance in the holy estate Of wedlOck; do You
promise to love her cherish, comfort and keep
yer in sickness and in helth, in JOY and in sDr-
Tow, and. fOrsaking all others. keep you only unto
her 50 long a you beth shall hge?'
I The groom, firmly, ~ do"
Dr. sunderland: Frances do you take this
man HON you hold by the hand TO be your law
fol we6d ed husband, to live together sfter Gods
ordinance in the molly estate of wedlOek; do you
/ promise to love him, honor comfort and keep
him in sickness and in health. in JOY and sorrow,
aud, IUrsaking sall Others, keep you only unto
l him 50 iOng as YOU both shall llYeT'
The bride responded in a low but clear voice.
10
Dr cumberland solemnly: For as much as
Grover and Frances have agreed and cOveuante1
20 i've tUgc her after Gods ordinance in the hJly
,state Of wedlock and have confirmed the same
b, giving aud taking wedding.ting, now, there
isrc. IN the presence OF this company, in the
name of the Father and Of the Son and Of the
Holy Ghost. ] pronounce aud declare that ia y
are husband and vile, and What God hath jDiaef
tpgether let no man put asundeT."
lie Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pronounce tlc
T. llOwiug tencdicIOn:
God the Father. God the Son, aud God the 4 ,ly
. Ghost, bless. preserve and keep you. the 10 d
merciully Fl a. yOu with sl tempered aud all spir
iuHl blessings and grant that you may 50 1--we
i"fe Ter IN this world that in the world to C. me
ven nav have life everlasting. Amen"
. Al the cOnt fusion OF the ceremony, Mrs FOL
son showing traces Of &c p emotion. w4S list to
tender her congratulations TO the newly IN a-ried
paIr she was followed by Miss Cleveland The
Rev Mr. Cleveland snd the other relatives and
/ friends in turn. While the congratulations were
! in progrtss the band under the lea 1eTship OF
Prof. SOuss. performed the bridal chNrus and
march nom Lohengrin. and this euded. the Presi-
dt NO and his wife led the wy d the stately East
room. The adOrnments OF this noble hall were
iu keeping with IL majestic proportions; aut IT.
ample space aud brilliant iilu minatiOu afforded
/ an opportunity for a display OF the ladies'
t0iltttts.
THE DECORATIONS.