The Wilmingtonian., 1886-06-05
The Presidents Marriage.

The notable social event OF the week is of
course the Presidents marriage.
This is the fist Instance Of marriage OF
President of the United States while an in
combent of that office.
Grover Cleyeland's marriage on Wednes-
day evening last to Frances G. Folsom at the
White House is naturally looked upon as
pleasing break in the continued routine of
official Washington life
1t would not be unnatural to expect that
the marriage Of the chief ruler of G0000,00
people Of the ea'thlest and most Intelligent
nation in tine world might attract great a.
tention. But greatly to the Presidents
credit the occasion was noted for nothing in
tile direction Of cstcntation. Barely two
dozen guests were present. Still there was
an eaiire spfiie'encY in Shas bssaranasl 10
satisfy social demands Miss Folsom woie
Worth dr.ss with a -four yards trail So
society felt sali>f d. The costumes of all
the ladies' present were extremely elegant.
The ceremoney wa, performed by only two
clrrgymen oIe ur whom W is the brother of
the gloom
What a simple wedding! How strange it
must appear 10 Europeans. How gratifying
to sensible Americans The diplomatic
corps even were not INVITED to the welding
What d fferent pctuIes the latter gentlemen
are accustomed to at the nuptials of an EN-
peior or a King! Many of us remember
the wedding Of the Prince of Wales and
Prime IS Alexandra of Denmark. What a
contrast between that notable description
and the simplicity of the story of Grover
Clevelaud's wedding with Flances Folsom
last Wednesday evening. Yet no American
would give the Prince precedence over Mr..
Cleveland, aud very justly too, for he is no
greater man. How simple the ceremonial
at the White House. Plain DR.. Sunderland
offering his simple prayer and following with
the few words that bound the bride and
groom for life. Compare it with the gor-
gaous ceremonial at the chapel Royal in
| Windsor. His Craze the Archbishop of
| Caniel bury followed by the great prelates Of
| England and all the historic names of En-
glish history not |, SIS illustrious than that OF
the sovereign itself! Barons and dukes and
earls, aud on either side flanking the Queen
aud princes Of tic biood, the royal princes
and archduhes Of every Court iu Europe,
Germany, Russia, Austria and republican
France. Aud above the heads of these no
tables Of the earth tlOated the historic flags
Of Agiuccut, Poicliers, of the Armada, the
Pcnnns ala al d Waterloo
Yet all that greatness does not eclipse in
our democratic dras the simple proprety Of
Wednesdays democratic ceremonial.
AS far as the President was concerned the
occasion altogether ee from show Of
snnbbishness.
Still, some amusing incidents are related
IN regard to the minor features of the day.
lciety ladi, Of New York seemed to have
fairly mobbcd Cunicctioner Piuard whose
great responsibility was the charge of tn
compos tion and delivery of the wedding
AXE 1t is said ladies OF social distinction
waited in their carriages at the confection
er's door for the opportunity of seeing it sent
of to Washington .
They begged and cried to Mr.. Pnard fol
sight of ii, OF even for a look at the mould
in which the cake was baked Tho confec
tioner was impAssive aud iususeeptble. But
the large crowd waited outside to see the
cake sent away At length a large box ap
peared, and while being carefully loaded il
wagon in the midst Of the silent attention
of ladies' and gentleman, frowsy headed
gamiu yelled at the top of his lusty lung
"Hoorolr for Growers bun THE mora
was understood, shockingly democratic ant
S plebeian though it was.