New-York tribune., 1886-06-03
Welded UNDER NODDiNG PALMS.
TIE CEREMONY IN THE BLUE RoOM-ArToRNEy
GENEEAL GARLAND AIi ,ENr.

TIE CEREMONY IN THE BLUE RooM-ATToRNEY-
GENERAL GARLAND ABSENT.
WASHINGTON, June 2-The wedding guests
began the White IIouseat $3.50 m..ther
yes rolling up door OF the mansion through
- -.oatire, rates "rrnsylvaniave. The first ar
iiva was Secretary Lamar lie was closely fol-
lowed by tho Dr. Sunderland and wife. during
minutes thero came in quick succession
Postmaster General Villas and wife, Wilson s. Bissell
Secretary and Mrs Endcott, Secretary Baysrd.
.ary and Mrs Whitney and Secretary Manning and his
wife
Removing their wraps In the state diningroom all tho
guests proceeded the Blue ROOM where they were
ceved by Miss Rose Cleveland The following IS CON-
pcte lat OF those present:
Mr.. Folsom, mother OK the bride; the Kew. W. y.
Cleveland the Presidents brother Miss Cleveland and
Mrs. Iioy tho Presidents sisters; Thomas +. Bayard.
Secretary OF State; Daniel Manning. Secretary
Of the Treasury. and Mrs. Manning; William
Endicott, Secretary OF War; and Mrs Endicott; Will
lam C. whitney Secretary OF the Navy aud Mrs. Whit
noy; william +. Villas. the Postmastcr-6enersl aud
Mira Villas l.. O. c. Lamar. Secretary OF the Interior;
Daniel :. Lamont. private secretary OF the President
and Mrs. Lamont Benjamin Folsom, of Buffalo, Mrand
Mrs. Rogers. Of Seneca Falls; Mrs. Cadman and Mas
Uuddeston of Detroit Mich; and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon,
of Boston; all relatives ofthe bride: Miss Nelson, OF
New.York; W. 8. Bissell. OF Buffalo. tho Presidents
former law partner Dr. and Mrs. Byron sunderland.
Attorney General Garland. although Invited. was not
present
For few minutes the guests chatted gayy. but con-
yer.ation was quickly suspended at 7:l5 o'clock when
orchestra from tho Marno Band stationed in
the corridor up the familiar strains OF the we'd
ding march from Mcndelssohn's midsummer Nights
Dream" and all eyes were turned to the doorway to
catch tho first glimpse OF the coming bride aud bride
groom.
Starting from tho corridor on the upper floor
the President slowly down the western staircase
with his bride leaning his arm They were unaccom
paned-even the brides mother awaiting her with the
other guests Passing through the central corridor the
bride and bridegroom entered tue Blue Room
and took position its southern wall. which was
completely hidden from sight by mass OF noddng palms.
tropical grasses endless variety OF choice flowers
The crystal chandelier poured food Of ralance upon
the acene and the coors OF the massive banks Of scarlet
begonas royal Jacqueminot roses mnging with the
blue and silver tnts OF tho frescocd walls anu cehs
gave warm and glowing tone to tho whole brilliant
Interior. The delicate ivory shades OF the brides
wedding gown found exquisite setting in tho masses
OF crimson roses Immediately beyond The Presideut
was I'm full evening dress with urndown collar, white
lawn nccktie and white enamel studs
hush fell upon tho assemblage az Dr. sunderland
stepped forward to his position fronting the President
aud Miss Folsom with the Rev. William Cleveland, tho
Presidents brother at his left hand In distinct tone
Of voice and with deliberate utterancc the Doctor
began the simple beautiful wedding service as fol-
lows:
For as much IA we arc assembled to observe the holy
rite OF marriage, IL Is neediul that we Should seek o
blessing OF the great God Father whose Institution
1t s and therefore beseech you now To follow me wiz
reveront hearts in prayer to Him. Almighty anu ever.
lasting God, the Father OF our spirit Tue Trainer VI on
bodies the <ver OF every good and ani ,ros tne
beginning: who knowest what 10 best ior US
dny % be Ins saarcdy al
erations-regard bcseech Thee my servant our
Chief Magistrate-endow plenteousy with lhy srace
nanccs. 30 very nigh to nun IN inc nas & ., Iy Ih
cares grave responsibilities Day py dAy may ny
law direct him aud Thy strength uphold hil ana DC
Thou forever his sun and shield Ana DO Rrsciousy
nea sd TO look uown upon this 1hy daughter even as
ihou ddst tho chosen Rcbecca anu many hooe
women that have adorned me wori nay sue oJ
help MIN contnuay-a woman gifted with Tie beauty
OF the Lord and shedding the sweet influence OF a
Christian fe upon tho Na1ion IN wnose sk sue 20 ~ ~
dwell. Wit Thou approve what We Ihy servants come
10 do In Thy nane by Thine authority and under tue
laws Of the land which We ive-and graciousy as
st then-this and this woman VINO are mere 70 oe
. the Institution Of Thy words. MeIcifuliy
/ .e pleased. Almighty God. 10 vonchsafe to
well and truly weigh the unfsiling VOWS which thcy
are about to make 10 each other IN tho presoncc
this company and before Thee aud that tney may 10
enabled hereafter at all times 50 To ivs lossther rs "
reioice In the solemnzatOn Of TINS UNION Trn JOY
and fun OF glory through Jesus 0h'e ou'
Lord. Auicn.
| Addressing the company, be SAID
Marriage ia honorable among ALL men In that q man
shall leave his father and mother and shall cesvo unto
bis wife ANA shall bo Que nesh u was c"u.l-
fessed by patriarch and priest, prophet ana apostle
was confirmed by tho teaching and adotnsa WIN ~ ,n
OF the Kedesnrr AMI has oeoh houorou W w
faithful keeping 0f all good non anu women s'n.o ,u
wnrld began II 10 not, therefore, 70 DO undertaken
lyhtIy or but sooery, dscreesy anh .no
iesr OF 0vd Into Ihs holy state tnis mAn anu 'u's