New-York tribune., 1886-06-07
DEER PARK TO CHURCH.
THE PRESIDENT AND WIFE IN OAKLAND.
SERMON BY THE REV. Mr. FoULK-rRAYfSd FOR
THE CHEF MAGIsTgArK.
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DEER PARK. Md, June e." Here they
come" shouted group OF small boys at . corner 10
oakland on which stands the little church which John
W. bequeathed TO the Presbyterian oonsres"
tou I'm the village. The youn CATERS had stood for an
hour pcering up steep hill in the direction OF Deer
Park
Here they come" echoed the country lads and lassies
the portico and steps leading to tho in
iature Gothic structure. The boys formed group
three carriages which driven mp TO the ohg
raised platform the steps, the lads and lasses
pressed back respectfully. aud early comers iLsde
up their necks and mounted the seats 10
get uninterrupted view OF the centro hSio'
From the first carriage stepped Mr.. Cleveland VINO
assisted Mrs Lamont and Mrs. Cleveland to alght' In
the carriage ex-senator and MIS- Davis
and Colone Lamont The third contained MISS EiKlhs'
daughter Of stephen p. Elkins. Miss Lizzie fetlihE
and John W. Davis President CARROTS first assistant
Mr. and Mrs Cleveland led the procession, followed oy
Mir. and Mrs Lamont Mr. AMI Mrs. Davis Misses EKlns
and Pettingill and John w. Davis in the order nhmcd
The organ began professional as the Chet Magis-
trae the door and the curious country peope
pressed forward to get good look at the fresideht
and his wife. Deacon Tower removed the barrier OF
white tape from the entrance to the third pew from the
pulpit tie left side. The President stood Win lelt
hand extended the direction of the seat until his wlie
Mrs DAVIS Mrs Lamont and Colonel Lamont had passed
him. and then sat down next to the AISLE placing MS
carefully brushed slk under the seat before hln
top down. Mrs Cleveland more elabOrGtey dresseu
than any since her arrival here she wore
heavy black silk Dress a OF the same material
heavy with black jet ornaments She seems to nave
partially peaked the six she has worn since
her departure NewYorS have been OF that shape
The peak to-day made Of bright yellow stra" 'r-
med with white satin. In front were two white doves
with spread wings pew front Of the President
were seated Miss Elkins Miss Petung. Jonn W. Davis
Henry g. Davis and Deacon Tower The es'ohoens
arrived shortly Presidential party and were
shown to seats directly opposite. Promptly at IL a. M
the choir OF female and folr male voices sang
Laden with guilt and full OF fears
or course th.s letter day III tue ahnais OF oaN
land and every word said construed oreer
10 the President his bride. When the choif SahK Dc
hold what condescendng love, 1t was natural 'n' INC
love-stricken maidcns In the rear shouid shc~er anu
Try 10 get view Of the brides face Notwithstanding
/ mat If was a baptismal hymn, and the next line:
Jesus on earth displays baOes and SUCK
nngs," relieved minister OF any lmphed
intention OF sensational effort Let everlasting siores
crown Thy head" the last hymn rendered WIN eA
| traortinary vigor by the Democrats No word IN the
sermon preached by the Rev. John 3 Ioulk
could be construed into reference 10 the Executive
1t plain orthodox argument to prove that CHRIST
really dil die on the that he was actually buried
that he by less tnan five hundred persous
after his resurrection and his ascension was not
| notion. The lesson for the day was the hItsenth
chapter of FIRST Corinthians and the text
was taken the first two verses
The President quietly IN his scat apparently com
Portable on the nard wooden bench while OF the
party tried every possible position for relief He showed
unusual interest for a moment whea Mr FOulk said
ave are truly taught that believe In vain unless
they stand or faith wncn they recsye
If we do not keep IN msaoy the ao1trines Ia when we
by them None OF ,n US ,asIsv are prfooaoy oir
Lors resurrection that OF our own bodies but W.
all liable these days 10 near many new aud strange
opinions. and 1t Will require much Cnrstan hr nness
aIthfuness to nOld ist the form OF SOUND words
which been committed to US We must be willin-'
no matter wnat II may cost or what irlas We may oe
subjected hold fast the conhdence and The reoic
ing o the hope the end. While other men are
Influenced and excited TO great efforts by the none o
honor pleasure wealth Christians should be excited
| TO toll aud sefdenlal by the assurance that tner
hopes are vain ana Will not deceive them.
In delivering peroraton. the Rev. Mr. Foulk, look
ing steadily the direction OF the President. SAID:
Let nothing your f,ita the Gospel Be stead
fast lmmoyable. always abOunilng In the WORK or the
Lord. then your labor Will not be in vain IN tAe
Lord"
brlght-eyed. three months old daughter OF Captain
! Kuykendau, OF Oakland brought up for baptism
after the Introductory When thc minister
nounced the words: "Frances l baptze thee. etc.
IN the Mr.. Cleveland smiled proudly and glanced
at his wife She did not move a muscle, aud seemed
wholly UNCONSCIOUS OF the comp.ineut LINUS see"hSiJ
conferred upon her
In his principal prayer the Rev. Mr. Fouk made his
ONLY reference to attraction which had lille his
church to overlooking When that portion Of the prayer
Was reached which referred to the Chief Executive and
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the suppicaton bowed their heads lower The prayer
Almighty God. whom cometh down every good and
perfect gnit bless Deseech Tnee Ihy servant. the
President OF the United States and be gr,cousy pleased
10 look Thy ricn Denedicton 10 rest
upon tue wife Thou given Aim. Grant that the IN
dence OF his new relation may felt Oy the people at
large May ruler or THIS great Nation thus DO made
strong responsibites may ne thus be
sw-ety cheered his arduOus dhties and encouraged
In faithful performance. Bless US as Nslon
defend against all assaults and dangers. against
every gathering together OF the froward ana every
uprising OF ev-doers. surrounded By my might ana
cngng together az rulers and people under the shadow
of Thy be knis more strongly together ID
ard welfare OF our country the good of mankind and
the glory OF Thy holy name
Just before the benedicton Patrick Hammil post
| master OF Oakland. ex.Congressnan and Southern
! Methodist minister. who had occupied a In the
pulpit. advanced to the readIngdesk and offered an
extemporaneous prayer in these words
We thank Thee o, Cod for the presence
mighty Nation. for whose continued happiness
and prosperity millions OF PTayeis are being Offered ~ al
the benedicton OF Heaven and 70 keep hm as the
panion In life May they 1--we long IL pc ace, harmony
and love. and may his services continue TO eaoaad to
reward IN higher and better sphere
Mr.. Cleveland's contribution when the plates were
passed crisp five dollar note Al the conclusion
of the services the congregation filed into the aises
without regard the official courtesy practised in
Washington OF remaining seated until the Chief Magis-
trate has and the Deer Park party
much delayed in getting TO their carriage All wanted
To shake the Presidents hand and they mostly
rugged ounirynen seemed though his right hand
| would be wrung of before he could break away.
The return made the road
passing Mountain Lake and Lake YouRhiogheny
! A special train was made up to carry the corre
soondenis to Oakland TO church. ana at p. the
Invitation Of John w. Davis rsC assistant to President
| Garrett they sat down elaborate dinner In the
private car delaware" staff OF ten operators has
| been brought here by superintendent OF Telegraph
Seldom IN fact everything done to facilitate the
work o the wspaper men,
The President his wife and Mr.. Mrs. Lamont
dned at Dsvss tonight and remained
! unrl after 10 o'clock. Mr.. and Mrs Lamont are
/ .ha nd Maior Rrnur