Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1886-06-10

man can show ust cause why tney may hOO
be lawfully united in marriage let him now
speak. or else hereafter forever hold his
peace"
THE COVENANTS.
The minister then said to the couple: If
YOU desire to be united in marriage you Will
signify the same by joining your right
hands.
The President took the outstretched hand
of his bride. and while it lovingly rested in
his firm grasp, DIR. Sunderland proceeded;
" Grover. do YOU take this woman whom you
hold by the hand to be your lawful welded
wife to live together after Gods ordinance
in the holy estate of wedlock? Do you
promise to love her, cherish, comfort and
keep her in sickness and in health, In JOY
and in sorrow, and forsaking all others keep
YOU only unto her 50 long as you both shall
liye?"
Mr.. Groom-"I do"
Then to the bride.
Francs, do you take this man whom
YOU hold by the hand to be your lawful
welded husband, to live together after Gods
ordinance in holy estate of wedlock? DO
YOU promise to love him, honor, comfort
and keep him in sickness and in health, IN
iov and in sorrow, and forsaking all others
keep YOU only unto him so long as you both
shall liyeg"
The bride-'I do" .
DIR. Sunderland then said "In token Of
the same let the wedding-ring be passed.
The President slipped his hand 10 his
vest pocket. drew forth the ring, which was
very broad and heavy, but perfectly PLAIN,
and placed it upon the finger of his bride.
DR.. Sunderland then delivered:
THE SANCTION.
For Is much as Grover and Frances have
here agreed and cOvenanted to live together
after Gods ordinance, in the holy estate Of
wedlock. and have confirmed the same by
giving and taking 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 vile.
And what God hath joined together let no
man put asunder
BENEDICTION.
The benediction was pronounced by the
brother of the President, the Rev. VIM. \.
Cleveland. and was as follows: God the
Father. God the Son and God the Holy
Ghost bless, preserve and keep you. The
Lord mercifully fill you with all temporal
and spiritual blessings and grant that you
NAV so live together in this world that IN
the world to come you may have life ever
lasting. Amen"
From the East Room the company pro-
ceeded-after season of promenading and
conversation-to the family dining-room
of the mansion, where the wedding supper
was served.
The wedding presents were many, but
they were not exhibited, nor will any list
be furnished This is in Difference to the
wishes of the President. The grOOm's gift
TO his bride was a handsome diamond neck
lace. composed of a single string OF bril-
lants. The presents from the cabinet OIL
GERS and their wives were mostly articles OF
iewelry. though there were several beautl-
ful presents of silverware.
THE WEDDING SUPPER.
The preparations for the wedding supper
were ON the scale usual at the state banque,s,
although the guests numbered but the i'm
mediate and official family, in all twenty
eight. The wedding cake, an elaborate
structure. four sections high, occupied the
central place on the table, just opposite to
where the bride and groom stood to partake
of the collation.. 1t was surrounded by
pretty arrangement of flowers, while large
flat bouquets. overlooking jars and vases Of
of roses were intermiugled with the lavishly-
decorated set dishes, salads, fish in variety
of shapes. pate de fOegraS, mOulds OF ice
cream. piles of bon bons and fruit. The
HAYES china was used and its prettiest dish
Is displayed At the place of each guest
were bridal favors, with broad satin ribbons
tving the ladies bouquets. After the bride
cut the wedding cake the banquet proceed
ed. as the band played softly in the vesti-
bule and the hum of conversation arose now
and then above IL.
Three ships foated in the central mirror,
the centre and taller one flying the United
States colors from the tip-tOp and the
smaller ships white ribbons, with the mon
ogram &C. f." The shores from which
these ships foated were of Jacque roses,
and the water was initiated by mirrors. On
the stern of the large vessel was "Hymen"
in floral lettering.
DEPARTURE FOR DEER PARK.
While the orchestra was playing one Of
its happiest selections during the wedding
supper and the guests were gathered about
the tables the bride quietly slipped away
70 her room and changed her wedding dress
for a heavy gray silk travelling dress. She
then returned to her company and was soon
afterwards Joined by the President, who
had i'm the meantime changed his dress suit
for travelling costume. This was about
$50 o'clock, and the President and his bride
said hasty good by" to their friends and
left the house through private exit from
the Red Room into the south grounds. A
C oSed carriage awaited them, and as they
entered and the horses started off shower
of rice was thrown on the carriage, and
their friends waved them a final good
speed" from the rear porch.
The Bride and Groom arrived at Deer
Park at a. m. Thursday morning and were
soon snugly ensconsed in a cottage approx
mate to the summer home of Hon. II. q.
Davis
The Washington correspondent of the
Baltimore Sun says a well attended meeting
Of the congressional Democratic committee
was held at the Capitol Friday, and the
general business Of the approaching cam
paign was discussed. After a brief debate
On the subject of a permanent chairman,
Senator Kenna consented to serve, but with
he express understanding that if any one
,au be found to fill the position acceptably,
lnd can serve with less personal sacrifice