Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-06-01

The Brtde-Elect Begins 90 Realize
what Ht IL 30 live An the Bright sum-
light Of Publacity,

The Brtde-Elect Begins 90 Realize
what Ht ls 20 live In the Bright sum-
light OF Publicity,
New York special TO the Phia Press May 81.
President Cleveland was 30 busy reviewing
Grand Army men to-day that he had 20 put all
thoughts Of love-making out OF his head until
late In the afternoon, and settle right down 10
hours Of Misunderstanding and watching thousands
Of veteran warriors marching under his gaEe.
Not 50 with his youthful nancee, however. She
knew that her iiiustrious lover was too pressed
with public duties to come to her side, however
much be would like TO. She saw no reason why
she should not get near to him as the crowd
would let her, SO while Cleveland was gazing on
the military passing In front OF him ut Madison
ing him rom he windows OF Mr Tas spsr
ments at the 5th avenue hotel and while her
future lord biushed crimson a. Pat Gilmore's
ding March in anticipation Of the great event
Miss Foisoms pretty face was wreathed In
ana s sh
Miss Folsom was unable to even catch a glimpse
of him, a. the crowd was very thick and pressed
any time was the back Of his head. Still she
was satisfied to remain at the window until
after President Cleveland lett the reviewing
stand.
II was o hard day for the Presidents bride
from early morning until night, for, with
tain, as well as many others. she had no easy
time OF 1t, and her first taste OF the exactions
OF White house bride was rather severe.
HOW SHE SPENT THE DAY. Is
She was mp bright and early. At O'Clock
this morning Mrs. Dan Lamont called to see
her. They breakfasted In Miss Folsom's private
parior at 10. and shortly after Mrs. Whitney
and Mrs. Endoott called. An hour later Miss
the Gilsey house and walked down Broadway
to the 9th avenue hotel. Miss Folsom wore "a
gray taior-made gown and large, black straw
hat NNff xvSak xvkat
straight up the front OF it. She was a tribe pale,
but smiled and joked a. they walked through
broadway entrance Of the 5th s avenue sef hotel s
without having been recognized. They had
hardly entered, however, before number OF
sightseers. who had In some way learned that
Miss Folsom was expected, surmised that IL
was she, and la a few moments the whole hotel,
had heard Of her presence.
The party went up to the third floor TO room
80, Postmaster General Villas parlor. Mrs.
there. The window faces on the square and
commanded an excellent view OF the parade
and reviewing stand. Miss Folsom apd Mrs.
Lamont took their places at the window, the
former sitting on the sill and facing the Presi-
dent, who was standing stiff and upright the
soldiers marched past him. The crowd below
stared at the bride as she stood smiling in the
window, and at times Were SO persistent in
their efforts to gain recognition that she with
drew. Five or six men, who had provided
themselves with opera glasses and field glasses
stood on carriage wheels and leyeled them 1T
the WtnSome young iauy.
COL. PAYNEs OVERSIGHT.
When all Of the great procession had finally
passed away and the President was about de-
parting Miss Folsom waved vigorous adieu
with her handkerchief and left the window. A
few minutes later Col. Payne came out OF the
23d street entrance with Miss Folsom and Mrs.
Lamont. He had forgotten to get a cab, and the
crowd which had gathered enjoyed to the ut
most its opportunity TO stare at the bride at
close quarters. The trial was too much for the
ladies and they stepped back inside. The col
onel went out on the sidewalk bareheaded and
hailed q passing cab. The driver did not notice
him, but the crowd, glad to have some voice In
the proceedings shouted until he did hear.
Four or Ave hundred people shouted Tor the cab
and got 1t.
The crowd divided itself and left a narrow
lane through which Col. Payne conducted the
two ladies. Miss Folsom was pale and had her
lips tightly compressed, but Mrs Lamont, ac-
customed TO crowds, wore u smile and sup
ported her companion 10 the cab 1t was driven
to the Gilsey house. Miss Folsom remained In
the President arrived and spent the rest OF 1.-THE the
afternoon there, dining with the family and re-
manning until 10 minutes OF 8, when he was
due at the Academy OF Music. He arrived there
late, but got a roaring reception. When the
memorial exercises were over he was driven TO
the Pennsylvania station aud left for Wash
ington.
BOXES FOR THE WEDDING CAKE.
Saturday evening the Spooner Manufacturing
Company received notice from Tiffany & Co.
that 300 miniature boxes for pieces of wedding
cake must be made by Monday evening. Twelve
to give up their holiday and the work was pro-
ceeded with. The boxes are oblong in shape,
being six inches In length, one and q quarter
inches wide and one and a quarter inches deep.
They are white and covered completely by the
finest satins. Inside soft white cushion
adorns the upper lid, and beneath fringe OF
delicate thread will conceal the contents from
view. Upon The outside will be painted the
monogram OF the bride and groom. This will
cost the President something like 5000 each
box being valued ct $12 at the very least They
will be delivered TO Pinxrd, who Is TO manufac-
ture the wedding cake tomorrow morning.
Tue President also commissioned Tiffany d Co.
TO purchase q diamond necklace and solitaire
ring, which he will present To his bride. They
We're delivered TO Mr. Cleveland. 1t Is under.
stood that the President has also made other
extensive purchases from the firm.