Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-06-10

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 Memberships @Mldsum-
mer Nights Dream and all eyes were
turned TO the doorway 70 catch the first
glimpse OF the coming bzide and groom
Starting from the western corridor on the
upper floor the president came slowly down
the western staircase with his bride leaning
on hls arm. They were unaccompanied,
even the brides mother awaiting her with
the other guests Passing through the Gen.
tral corridor the bride and groom en-
tered the blue room and took
position near its southern wall, which
was completely hidden from sight by
mass OF nodding palms. tropical
grasses and au endless variety Of choice
flowers The crystal chandelier poured
flood of mellow radiance upon the scene,
ami the colors of the massive ban ks of scar
let begonias and royal Jaqreminot roses,
mingling with the blue and silver tints Of
froscoed walls and ceiling, gave 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-
yond 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 brotherl
at his left hand In distinct tone of voice
and with deliberate utteranoe 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 we
should seek the blessing of the great God. our
Father, whose institution 1t is, and therefore
| beseech Won now to follow the with reyerent
hearts in PRAYER TO him. Almighty and ever
lasting God. the father of our spirits, the Trainer
of our bodies the giyer of every good and per-
feet gift Thou who eanst see the end from the
beginning, who knwest what Is best for us, thy
children, and has appointed the holy rite of
marriage TO be sa2redly observed throughout all
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
thou forever his sun and shield; and be
graciously pleased to look down upon
this thy daughter. even as thou didst
favor the chosen Rebecca and many noble
women that have adorned the world.
may she indeed he a precious boon Of good to
her husband, to cheer and help him continually
Ia woman gifted with the beauty of the Lord
and shedding the sweet influence OF Christian
life upon the nation in whose sight she is to
dwell Wilt thou approve what we. thy ser
wants, come to do in thy name, by thine author
ity and under the laws Of the land in which we
live, and craciousiy assist them, this man aud
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 youchsafe to each of them thy grace
ing VOWS which they are now about to make TO
each other IN the presence of this company and
that they may be enabled hereafter at all times
so to live together as to rejoice in the solemni-
zation Of this union with JOY unspeakabe 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 clegye unto his wife. and the twain shall
be one flesh. IL was constituted by our creator
in the trst paradise. II was confessed by
patriarch and priest. prophet and apostle. 1t
was confirmed by the teaching and adorned with
the presence of the redeemer, and has been hon
cred by the faithful keeping of all good men and
women since the world began. 1t is not, there
fore, to be undertaken lightly or unadvsedly,
hut soberly, discreetly and in the fear of God.
Into this holy estate this man aud this woman
come now to enter. II any man cab show just
cause why they may not be lawfully united in
let him now speak, or else hereafter
forever hold his peace.