Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-06-10
lnEolpnIal y MnDUINu.
Grover Cleveland United in Mar
riage with Mics Folsom.
Gay icenes St tho white Iiousc-Ladics In
IItndsoms Toliets-The Presidential
wedding Party quietly slip Away
20 Deer Park.

wAsnrNoroS, juno s.-Great crowds IA.
zen I'd at the White House gates yester.
day afternoon, in expectation Of the we'd
ding OF President Cleveland with Mas
Frances Folsom. Tho weather was propit-
lous, and every thing went favonbly,
About $3.50 O'Clock the wedding guests
began to arrive, their carriages rolling upto
to the main door OF the mansion through
the great iron gates on Pennsylvania
avenue.
Tho first arrival was Secretary Lamar at
0:37. lie was closely followed by the Rev.
DIR. Sunderland and wife, and during tho
next few minutes there came In quick sue
ccssion Postmaster General Villas and wife,
NJ. Wilson 5. BlSsell, Secretary and Mrs
End dcott Secretary Bayard, Secretary and
Mrs Whitney and Secretary Manning
aud his wife. Removing their wraps in the
state diningroOm, all the guests proceeded
10 the blue room. where they were received
by Miss Rose Clevelsnd. For n few mlu-
ules the guests cbattcd gayly, but convetsa-
ton was Quicsly suspended at 7:l5 +. M,
when selected orchestra from the marine
Dsnd, stationed In the corridor, struck up
the familiar strains OF the wedding march
from Mendclssohn's "Nidsummer Nights
Dream" and all eyes were turned to the
doorway 10 catch the first glimpse OF the
coming bride and groom.
TuE ifATpY CoUr1E.
Starting from the western corridor on tho
upper floor the President came slowly down
the western staircase with his bride leaning
on hls arm. They were uuaccompariod
even the BRIDES mother awaiting her with
the other guests. Passing through the cen
trail corridor the bride and groom entcrcd
the blue room, aud took position near %.
southern walls, which was completely
hidden fiom sisht by mass Of
noddlng palms, tropical grasses and
an endless variety Of choice flowers.
The crystal chandelier poured n
food Of mellow radiance upon the scene
and the cnlors Of thg massive banks of scar.
let bcgonias and royal jaqueminOt rosns,
mingled with the blue aud silver tiuis OF
tho ir,scoed walls and ceiling gave a warm
and glowing tone TO tho whole brilliant In
brides wedding gown found an exquisite
setting In the masses OF crimson roses int
medately beyond. The President was In
full evening dress, with rundown collar,
while lawn ncclie and white enameied
studs. A hush feil upOn the asscmbage as
Dr. Sunderland stepped forward t0 his posi-
lion, fronting tho wedding couple with
Rev. William Cleveland, the Presidents
brother at his left hand.
THE CEREMONY.
In distinct tone ~ voice and with de-
liberato ulterancs the doctor began the sim.
pie and beautiful wedding service as fol-
lows:
"For - much rs we are assembled 10
observe the holy Rites OF marriage, II Is
nerdful that we should seek ITO blessings
cf the great God our Father, whose lns,itu-
iion Il is, aud therefore | beseech you nov
10 follow me with reyerent hearts in lraJer
TO him.
Almighty ana everlasting God. the
failpr OF our splits, the framer Of our
bodies. tie gyer ot every good and perfect
gift. Thou who cnSt sec the end from the
beginning, who kuowest what Is hest for
us, thy children, and has spuOinled the holy
rite OF marriage to be sBcrt dy observed
throughout Ril Eeucratinns-re1ard now,
We btseech Thee, Thy servant, our Chief
endow him plenic.udy with
Thy grace and on him with wisdom 10 walk
Ia Thy ordinances. DC very nigh to hlm in
tie midst of many cares and grave ruspOn-
siLiliiivs. Day by day may Tiny law direct
him AMI Thy strength uphold him, and DC
Thou forever his sun AMI shield.
And be graci0uSly pleased 10 look down
upon this Thy dsushter, }cn rs Thou d.d,t
favor the chosen Eehecc, and many noble
women that hsye adorned he word. May
she indeed lie precious boon Of God a.
her husband tu ckeor nd hrlg him cOntin-
ually. woman gifted with the beauty of
the Lord and shedding the sweet influences
Of Christian life upon tho Nation in whose
sight size is to dwell Wit Thou approve
what We Thy servants come 10 80 in Thy
nsino by Thine authority, and under the
laws of the land In which we live, Bnd
graciOusly assist ucm--this mrn Hud this
WOman-whO arc here 10 be unitrd in the
bonds % w,d'ock according TO he inslruc-
lions 0f Thy word.
"Mercul!y be pleased, Almighty God. 20
ynuchsafs to each Of t.rm the grace that
they may well aud Truly weigh the uuftiiing
VOWS which they arc now about 20 make
to zach other in the prcsc9Ce Ot this c1Ui-
pany and before Thee, and that tley may
lee enabled hereafter at 90, lines 20 to live
together rs 10 rejoice in tho sO.emuzaJlon
OF this union with j0y un,peakub'e and mG
81 glory, through Jesus CGris,, our Lord.
Amen"
Addressing the company, Dr. Sunderland
sal t:"MaiT.hgr is hon Irlble among allmen ln
that man shall leave his father and mother
and shall clcave unto his wife and thry
twain shall ba one flesh. II was Instituted
by our Creator in the hTst paradise; Il was
confessed by patriarch md priest, prophet
aud apostle; u was confirmed ly The teach
Ing aud adorned with the presence ~ the
RcdeemeT, and hes been h0uGfpi by TIE
faithful keeping Of all good men and
women since tho world began. II Is not
therefore, 10 De undertaken lightly
or uHadyi.edlY tn. tOJerIy, dis.
rreeily snl in the fear Of God.
In this holy estate this man and this
woman come now 10 euicr II ans now
ran show just cause why they may not law
fully be united In marriage let INN now
speak, or else hereafter forever LOli his
peace"
70 the bride and groom no minister said:
III you desire Ia be united iu marriage you
viii slgn,iy the same by Joining your right
hands"
The groom ma brld, Joined hands.
Grover" said the minister, "do you take
this woman you hold by ,he hand TO be
your lawful, welded wife, 10 live together
after Gods ordinance in the holy estate Of
wed'oc4? Do you promise 10 love her,
ahrr sh, comfort and kerp her, IN sickness
cud IN health, in joy aud ln sOrfOw, aud,
forsakins all Others, keep you only unto
her 20 iUug ~ yap both shalt liyp?'
The groom answered frmly, II DO"
De- Sunderland continued: "Frauces, do
you take this msn whom you hold by tHs
band 10 be yOnr lsNful, welded husband,
70 love after Gods ordnance in the holy
rsiate ~ wedluck? DO you promise 10
love him, honor, comfort ami keep him In
sickness ard IN hrNIth, iu Joy and sorrow,
and forsAl.ny ali others, keep you only
unto him 80 long ~ yuu both shall live"
Tie biide responded IN low but clear
yO'ct, Fl do"
Dr. Sunderland then sail solemuiy: "FOr
~ much as Grover aul Frances have here
agreed and c0yenanted 10 liye together after
Gods ordinances Ia the holy estate Of we'd
locl and have confirmed the same by giving
and taking a wedding ring, now, therefore,
In tie Hams Of the Father and the Son and
ihe Holy Ghost / pronounce and declare
HAT they are hnsbaud and wiio--And what
God hath Joined together let no man put
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