Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-03
CLEVELAND A BENEDICT.
uAPPY CONSUAINIATION OF THE
NiOMENTOUs EVENT.

az the White House-CuriOusC Crowds
n, the Curb-A Week of Honeymoon
at Deer Park. Md.
WASHINGTON, June 2. President
Cleveland and Miss Frances Folsom were
married at the White House at 7;25 O'Clock
thls evening. About 80 O'Clock the
wedding guests began to arrive, their car
rages rolling up to the main door of the
mansion through the great iron gates on
pennsylvania avenue.
The first arrival was Secretary Lamar at
5;87 O'Clock. He was closely followed by
Rev. Or. Sunderland and wife, and during
the next few minutes there came in quick
succession Postmaster General Villas and
wife. and Wilson S. Bissell, Secretary
and Mrs. Whitney and Secretary Man
ming and wife. Removing their wraps
in the state dining room all the guests
proceeded to the blue room, where they
were received by Miss Rose Cleveland.
THOSE PRESENT.
The following is complete list OF those
present: Mrs. Folsom, mother OF the
bride: Rev. w. N. Cleveland, the Presi-
dents brother; Miss Cleveland and Mrs.
Hoyt, the Presidents sisters; Thomas f.
Bavard, Secretary of state; Daniel Man
ming, Secretary of the Treasury; Mrs.
Manning; William G. Endcott, Secre-
tary of War; Mrs. Endicott; William
C. Whitney, Secretary of the Navy;
Mrs. Whitney; William F, Villas,
Postmaster General; Mrs. Villas; l.. Q. 9.
Lamar, Secretary of the Interior; Mrs.
lamont; Benjamin Folsom OF Buffalo, N.
Y; Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers of Seneca Falls,
M,.of Il mo N a nd NJ 81 H11d1lnatOn
OF Detroit, Mich; MIR. and Mrs. Harmon
Of Boston, relatives OF the bride; Miss
Nelson of New York; Mr.. W. 5. Bissell OF
Buffalo, the Presidents former law part
ner; DR.. and Mrs. Byron Sunderland.
Attorney General Garland, although in
yited, was not present.
For a few minutes the guests chatted
gaily, but conversation was quickly sus-
pended at 1915 p. m. when the selected Or
chestra from the Marine Band stationed in
qhe corridor struck up the familiar strains
Dfthe wedding march from Mendelssohn's
Midsummer Nights Dream" and all eyes
we're turned to tae doorway to catch the
first glimpse of the coming bride and
groom.
THE BRIDAL COUPLES ENTRY.
Starting from the western corridor on
the upper floor the President came slowly
down the western staircase with his bride
leaning on his arm. They were unaccom-
panied, even the BRIDES mother awaiting
her with the other guests. Passing
through the central corridor the bride and
groom entered the blue room and took
position near its southern wall, which was
completely hidden from sight by a mass
of n0ddlng palms, tropical grasses and
an endless variety of choice flowers. The
crystal chandelier poured flood Of mellow
radiance upon the scene, and the colors of
massive banks of scarlet begOnias and
royal Jacqueminot roses mingllng with the
blue and silver tints of the frescOed walls
and ceiling gave warm and glowing tone
to the whole brilliant interior. The deli
cate ivory shades of the brides wedding
gown found an exquisite setting in masses
of crimson roses immediately beyond.
The President was in full evening dress,
with rundown collar, white lawn neck
tie and white enameled studs. A hush
fell upon the assemblage as DR.. Sunder-
land stepped forward to his position 'front.'
ing the wedding couple, with Rev. VIM.
Cleveland, the Presidents brother, at his
left hand.
THE OPENING PRAYER.
In distinct tone of voice, and with de-
liberate utterance, the Doctor began the
simple and beautiful wedding service, as
follows:
For as much as we are assembled to observe
the holy rite of marriage, it is needful that we
should seek the blessing of Great God, our
Father, whose institution it ls and therefore
oeseech you now to follow me with reverent
hearts in prayer to Him.
Almighty and everlasting God, Father Of
our spirits, framer OF our bodies. giver OF
every good and perfect gift. Thou who cans +
see the end from the beginning; who knowest
what 70 best for us, Thy children, and
mas appointed the holy rite OF mar
rage 10 be sacredly observed throughout
al generations, regard now we beseech thee
Thy servant, our Chief Magistrate. Endow
hlm plen eously with Thy grace, and I'll him
with wisdom to walk in Thy ordinances. BE
very nigh to him in the midst OF many cares
ana grave responsibilities; day by day m9y
Thy law direct HIM and Thy strength uphold
hlm, and be Thou forever his sun aud Shield.
And be gracousy pleased 10 look down upon
ms Thy daughter, even as Thou dldst favor
me chosen tebecca, and many noble women
thal nave adorned the world. May she indeed
ne a precious boon Of God to her husband to
chter and help him continually, woman
Euted with the beauty OF the
Lord, and shedding the sweet influence
{" Christian life upon the nation
IN whose sight che is to dwell. Wit thou
approve what we, Thy servants, come 10 do IN
my name, by thine authority and under the
laws OF the land IN which we live. and
Rracously assist them-thls man and this
woman who are here TO be united IN the bonds
hl holy wedlock according 10 the institution
~ Nuiubs mHTHUuilN ib NitAh u Al~
mighty God d vOuch safe to each Of them Thy
grace, that they may we'll and truly weigh the
uhtallng vows which they are now about 10
make to each other in the presence OF this
company aud before Thee. and that thty NAV
oe enabled hereafter a. all times so 10 live to-
kether as to rejoice IN the colonization Of
w union, with Joy unsreakable and fun OF
Ofy, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen.
TIRE MARRIAGE CONTRACT.
Addressing the company be said;
Marriage is honorable among all men, In
MAJ t man shall leave his rather and mother
ana snail cleaVe unto hts wife, and the twain
suall be one flesh. 10 WIS constituted by our
teator in the first Paradise. ltwas confessed
Wy the patriarch and priest, prophet and
apostle. lt was confirmed by teaching and
"tut ned with the presence OF the kedeemer.
Il knou men and women since the world
utGtn. II is not. therefore, TO be
lh iertaken lightly or unadyisedly-hut So
"[ly' ditereetly and 10 the fear Of God.
ihto this holy estate this man and this
woman come now TO enter II any now can
INV Just cause why taey may not be law
Nv Nv y united 10 marriage iet him now speak,
W else hereafter forever hold his peace.
JOINING HANDS.
Then turning TO the bride and groom he
salu "lt you desire TO be united IN mar
ilAge you Will signify the same by joining
your right hands.D
Inc groom and bride then joined hands.
broVer," said the minister, "dO you
taAe this woman whom you hold BY the
,iaud 10 be your lawful welded wife, 10
I've together after Gods ordinance In the
.'iy estate OF wedloekf DO You promise
~ IpFe her, cherish, comfort and keep her,
~ sickness aud IN health, la JOY aud 10
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