Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1886-06-10

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 it's southern wall
which was completely hidden from sight
by mass of nodding palms, tropical grass
es and endless variety of choice flowers
The crystal chandelier poured a flood OF
mellow radiance on the scene, and the COL
ors of massive banks of scarlet begonias and
royal jacqueminot roses, mingled with the
olive 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
grown 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. A hush fell on
the assemblage as DR.. Sunderland stepped
forward to his place fronting the wedding
couple with Reverend William Cleveland
| (the Presidents brother) at his left hand
In distinct tone of voice, and with de.
liberate utterance, the Doctor began the
simple and beautiful wedding service as
| follows:
FOrasmuch as we are assembled to observe
| the holy rite of marriage it is needful that
we should seek the blessing of the Great
God our Father whose institution it is, and
therefore l beseech you now to follow me
with reverent hearts in prayer to Him.
Almighty and everlasting God, father ol
our spirits, framer of our bodies, giver OF
every good and perfect gift; thou who cans't
! see the end from the beg ginning, who know
est what is best for US, Thy children, and
has appointed the holy rite of marriage to
be sacredly observed throughout all genera
tions-regard now we beseech Thee, Thy
servant our Chief Magistrate and endow
him plenteously with thy grace and fill
him with wisdom to walk in Thy ordinance.
Be very nigh to him in the midst of the
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 did'st
| favor the chosen Rebecca, and the many
noble women that have adorned the world.
May she indeed be precious boon Of good
! to her husband, to cheer and help him con-
tinually-a woman gifted with the beauty
of the Lord and shedding 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
authority and under the laws Of the land in
which we live, and graciously assist this
man and this woman, who are here to be
united in the bonds of holy wedlock, ac-
cording to the institution of Thy words.
Mercifully be pleased, Almighty God, to
vouchsafe to each of them Thy grace that
they may well and truly weigh the unfail-
ing vows which they are now about to
make to each other in the presence of this
company and before Thee-and that they
may be enabled hereafter at all times SO to
live together as to rejoice in the solemniza-
full Of glory, through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen.
Addressing the company, he said:
Marriage is honorable among all men in
that man shall leave his father and mother
and ceave unto his wife, and the twain
shall be one flesh. 1t was constituted by
our Creator in the first Paradise. 1t was
confessed by patriarch and priest, proph-
ct and apostle. 1t was confirmed by teach
ing and adorned with the presence of the
Redeener, and has been honOred by the
faithful keeping of all good men and women
since the world began.
1t is not, therefore, to be undertaken
lightly or unadvisedly, but soberly, dis
creetly and in fear Of God. Into this holy
estate this man and this woman come now
to enter. If any can show just cause why
they may not be lawfully united in mar
riage let him now speak or else hereafter
forever hold his peace.
TO the bride and groom he said:
eff you desire to be united in marriage,
you will signify the same by joining your
right hands"
The groom and bride joined hands.
"Grover, do you take this woman whom
you hold by the hand, to be your lawful and
welded wife, to live together after Gods
ordinance in the holy estate Of wedlock ?
Do you promise to love her, cherish, COM
fort and keep her in sickness and in health,
in joy and in sorrow, and forsaking all 9TH