New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1886-06-09

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| shifted into single trunk such garments as
she would need for weeks journey.
THE CEREMONY.
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 complete list of those
present:
Mrs. Folsom, mother of the bride; Rev. ". M
Cleveland, the presidents brother: Miss Cleve-
land and Mrs. Hoyt, the presidents sisters:
Thomas F. Bsyard, secretary Of state; Daniel
Manning, secretary of the treasury; Mrs. Man
war; Mrs Endicott; William c. Whit
ney. secretary of the navy: Mrs. Whitney:
Villas; L. Q: c. Lamar. secretary of the interior;
Daniel S. Lamont, private secretary TO the
president; Mrs. Lamont: BENJAMIN Folsom of
Buffalo. n. Y: Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers Of Seneca
Falls, N. Y; Mrs. Cadman and Miss Huddleston
of Detroit, Mich; Mr. and Mrs Harmon Of Bos-
tor, Mass; relations of the bride; Miss Nelson
of New York; Mr.. W. S. Bissell of Buffalo, N. 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 m. 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 sMldsum-
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 cen
trail corridor the bride and groom en-
tered the blue room and took a
position near its southern wall, which
was completely hidden from sight by
mass of noddng palms, tropical
grasses and au endless variety Of choice
flowers. The crystal chandelier poured a
flood 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 a 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-
You'd. The president was in full evening
dress, with rundown 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 brother)
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
should seek the blessing Of the great God, our
Father, whose institution it is and therefore
I beseech you now to follow me with reverent
hearts in prayer to him. Almighty and ever
lasting God, the father of our spirits the Trainer
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
children and has appointed the holy rite of
generations. regard now, we beseech thee. thy
servant, our chief magistrate; endow him
plenteously with thy grace and fill him with
wisdom to walk in thy ordinances Be 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
this, thy daughter, even as thou didsr
favor the chosen Rebecca and many noble
may sh. indeed be precious boon Of good to
her husband, to cheer and help him continually
| "a woman gifted with the beauty of the Lord
| life upon the nation in whose sight she is to
| dwell. Wilt thou approve what We thy SER
! wants, come to do in tiny name, by thine author
| ity and under the laws of the land in which we
| live, and graciously assist them, this man and
| this woman, who are here to be united in the
| bonds OF holy wedlock according to Institution
| of the words. Mercifully be pleased. almighty
| God. to vouchsafe to each of them thy grace
| that they may we'll and truly weight the unfail-
| ing VOWS which they are now about to make to
each other in the presence OF this company, and
hot tbaxTy ho ftor toll III
so to live together 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, DR.. Sunderland
| said:
| Marriage is honorable among all men, in that
a man shall leave his father and mother, and
shall cleave unto his wife. and the twain shall
be one flesh; 1t was constituted by our creator
| in the first paradise 1t was confessed by
| Datriarch and priest. prophet and apostle. It
| was confirmed by the teaching and adorned with
| the presence OF the redeemer, and has been hon.
ored by the faithful keeping of all good men and
women since the world began. It is not, there
| fore, to be undertaken lightly or unadvisedly,
but soberly, -discreetlyand in the fear of God.
Into this holy estate this man and this woman
| come now to enter. II any mali can show just
cause why they may not be lawfully united in
marriage, let him now speak, or else hereafter
| forever hold his peace.
THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS.
| To the bride and groom:
II you desire to be united in marriage you will
signify the same by raising your right hands.
| THE groom and bride joined hands.l Grover.
said the minister. do you take this woman
whom you hold by the hand TO be Your lawful
welded wife, to live together after Gods ordi-
nance IN the holy estate Of wedlock? Do you
promise to love her, cherish, comfort and keep
her in sickness and in health, III joy and in sor-
row. and forsaking all others keep you only unto
her so long RS you both shall live?
The Groom (irmly1-I do
| DR.. Sunderland-Frapces do you take this
| man whom you hold by che hand to DE your law
| fui welded husband to live gether after Goc's
ordinances ia the holy estate OF wediock? Dc
| you promise 30 love, honor, comfort aud keer
Kim in sickness and III health, in joy and in SOY
| row. and forsaSiRg all Others keep you only unto
him SO long you both snail live?
| The Bride lin a low bur clear voice)-I dn
Dr.. Sunderiand-In tokee Of the same let the
ring be passed 1.-THE groom placed the ring on
| the brides inger), for as mach as Grover and
Frances have here agreed and eovenanted to live
| together after Gods ordinances in the holy es-
tate Of eeGlock and confirmed b1e same by Civ
/ ing and tasiug a wedding ring. now, therefore
in the presence OF this company-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 Lath joined