The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1886-06-11
THE CEREMONY.
TIE KNOT DULY TIED.

THE KNOT DULY TIED.
WASHINGTON, June 2-Removing their
wraps in the state dining room, all the
guests proceeded to the blue room, where
they were received by Miss Rose Cleveland.
The following is a complete list of those
present:
Cleveland, the presidents brother; Miss Cleve-
land and Mrs. Hoyt, the presidents sisters:
Thomas F. Bayard, secretary Of state; Daniel
Manning secretary OF the treasury; Mrs. Man
ming; William c. Endicott, secretary of
war: Mrs. Endicott; William G. Whit
ney, secretary OF the navy: Mrs. Whitney;
Villas; L. Q. G. Lamar, secretary of the interior;
Daniel S. Lamont, private secretary TO the
president; Mrs. Lamont: BENJAMIN Folsom of
Buffalo, \. Y: Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers of Seneca
Falls n. Y: Mrs. Cadman and Miss Huddleston
of Detroit, Mich; Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon OF Bos
ton, Mass; relations of the bride; Miss Nelson
of New York; Mr.. W. S. Bissell of Buffalo, ~ Y. !:
the presidents former law partner: DR.. and
Mrs Byron Sunderland.
For short while the guests chatted gayly,
but conversation was quickly suspended at
7:15 p. N. when the selected orchestra from
the Marine band, stationed in the corridor,
struck up the familiar strains of the we'd
ding march from Mendelssohn's %Mldsum-
mer Nights Dream" and all eyes were
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 came slowly down
the western staircase with his bride leaning
on his arm They were unaccompanied
even the brides mother awaiting her with
the other guests Passing through the Gen.
tral corridor the bride and groom en-
tered the blue room and took a
IT, fInY-, YoII htoh
was completely hidden from sight by
mass of nodding palms, tropical
grasses and au endless variety Of choice
flowers. The crystal chandelier poured a
food of mellow radiance upon the scene,
and the colors of the massive banks of scar
let begonias and royal Jaqueminot roses,
mingling with the blue and silver tints of
frescoed walls and ceiling, gave warm,
glowing tone to the whole brilliant interior.
The delicate ivory shades of the brides we'd
ding gown found an exquisite setting in the
masses of crimson roses Immediately be-
yond. The president was in full evening
dress with turn down collar, white lawn
necktie and white enameled studs
THE WEDDING SERVICE
hush fell on the assemblage as DR.. Sun
derland stepped forward to his position
fronting the wedding couple, with the Rev.
William Cleveland (the presidents brothers
at his left hand In distinct tone of voice
and with deliberate utterance the doctor be-
gan the simple and beautiful wedding serv-
ice, as follows
Forasmuch as we are assembled to observe
the holy rites OF marriage. it is needful that we
should seek the blessing OF the great God. our
Father, whose institution 1t Is, and therefore
l beseech you now TO follow me with reverent
hearts in prayer to him. Almighty and ever
lasting God, the father OF our spirits the framer
of our bodies. the giver OF every good and per-
feet gift. Thou who canst see the end from the
beginning, who knwest what is best for us. thy
marriage TO be sacrediy observed throughout all
generations, regard now, we beseech thee. thy
servant, onr chief magistrates; endow him
wisdom to walk In in thy ordinances. M Be very very
nigh to him in the midst of many cares and
grave 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
fayor. the chosen Rebecca and many noble
may she indeed be precious boon of good to
her husband. to cheer and help him continually
"a woman gifted with the beauty Of the Lord
and shedding the sweet influence of Christian
life upon the nation In whose sight she Is TO
dwell Wilt thou approve what we. thy SER
wants, come to do IN thy name, by thine author
live, and rraciously assist them, this man and
this woman. who are here to be united in the
bonds OF holy wediock according TO institution
Of the words. Mercifully be pleased, almighty
God, TO vouchsafe to each OF them thy grace
that they may well and truly weight the unfaiI-
ing vows which they arc now about to make TO
each other in the presence OF this company, and
that they may be enabled hereafter at all times
so TO live together as to rejoice In the solemni
zation of this union with JOY unspeakable and
full OF glory through Jesus Christ. our Lord.
Amen.
Addressing the company, DIR. Sunderland
said:
Marriage Is honorable among all men, in that
a man shall leave his father and mother, aud
shall cleave unto his wife. and the twain shail
be one flesh. IL was constituted by our creator
in the first paradise. 1t was confessed by
patriarch and priest. prophet and apostle. IT
was confirmed BY the teaching and aAorned with
the presence OF the redecmer, and has been hon
ored by the faithful keeping OF oil good men and