Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-06-03

kept account-or fancied they were keeping ac-
the Of It" the music played ana the in
tervals between the pieces. Almost ut the
same time that the wedding march began, the
in honor OF the event, struck the ear, and be-
tween the reports of the cannon the sound of
the distant Metropolitan chimes ringing a we'd
ding peal was heard Soon the wedding march
was finished, and the crowd outside stood in
perfect silence while the ceremony was being
performed inside. When the band struck up
again joyous wedding chorus. the spectators
seemed to he relieved and began to laugh and
joke about the collation., which was concealed
from view by tigbtly-drawn cuI tains.
THE NIGHT SCENE.
AS 1t grew dark the brilliantly Illuminated
mansion made handsome spectacle. Light
streamed from nearly every window. In the
grounds in the rear the lamps along the car
rage way were lit. The band, which was sta
tervals during the evening, and afforded very
pleasant entertainment for the outsiders, sew
erai hundred OF whom remained until the last
musician had gone home.
Inc interest of the spectators was kept alive
by the delightful mystery as to where the Pres
would leave. The greater part OF the crowd re-
manned. in fact, an hour after the President had
gone, and did not then know that the President
and his bride had left the mansion. The guests
began to leave the house a few minutes alter
niue, and before ten o'clock all OF them had
taken their departure.
DoDGING THE REPORTERS.
was contributed by the newspaper correspon-
dents. who resorted to various stratagems to
prevent the President getting out of his house
with his bride without their knowing il. Cabs
aud vehicles of various descriptions were
pressed into service by the news-hunters and
their twinkling lights could be seen dancing in
the darkness at different points around the
grounds. 1t was very generally understood
mat the President would go to Deer Park, but
AT what hour no one was Informed. The gates
70 the grounds south of the mansion were
egress from the grounds was however, picketed
by the newspaper guard. About nine O'clock
those on watch espied a carriage moving
silently and slowly through the shadows in the
grounds to The south front OF the house. In a
lew minutes the carriage door slammed and
then the wheels could be heard grinding over
the roadway as the carriage was driven rapidly
away. The carriage passed out OF the Yves, gate
Ut the grounds, and the pickets there stationed
riase passed out to 17th street, then went TO X
and thence down X street the point where
the Baltimore d Ohio railroad crosses the
street There stood Il special train OF two cars
waiting for the President and his bride. They
quickly got aboard, and the train was tar cut
vi the city before it was known among the
had lett the mansion.
I'VE did not make it known" said COL La
mont TO STAR reporter, ''because We thought
We ought to give tncm a comfortable chance 10
get out of the city,
At the White House To-day.
OVER A THOUSAND VISITORS WHO WANTED TO
SEE THE DESIGNATIONS.
Over thousand people visited the White
House this morning in hopes OF being admitted
to view the floral decorations of the parlOrs.
The majority were ladies, and they were very
persistent IN their attempts to secure admis-
sion. They claimed that the announcement
had been made that the public would be given
an opportunity of viewing the scene Of the wed.
ding. The orders Of the dOOrkeepers were, how
ever, imperative, and no general visitors were
allowed to enter. The crowd began gathering
at o'clock this morning, There was great dis
appointment, and many hung around the
portco in the vain hope that they could get
In after a while. The people were
excluded, because Il force OIL workmen were set
to work early this morning in dsmantling the
rooms OF their floral decorations, and before
noon verythins had been removed. The large
tropical and other potted plants were returned
to the prap.gailng gardens and the cut flowers
were distributed among the various city hos
pitfalls by direction of Col. J. NJ. Wilson.
Col. Lamont was not in his office at all this
morning. A portion OF the time was passed
with the ladies in the private part OF the house,
and then he went to his home. He telt greatly
relieved that all the wedding responsibilities are
AT last removed from his shoulders.
The President and his bride received num-
Der Of handsome wedding presents, but no out
slider has been permitted 40 view them or even
10 learn what ali OF them are.
Nuptial Notes.
FACTS AND GOSSIP ABOUT LAST NIGHTS CERE-
MoNY.
The President occupies at Deer Park cot
tage attached to the hotel. He is no ones
guest, having paid for the use OF the cottage
like any other man would. The hotel is not
yet opened for the season. This fact led to the
selection oil the place Tor the honeymoon. the
President expects to remain there a week. A
carriage and horses have been sent from this
city for his use.
the bells throughout the city were rung aud
steam whistles ere blown in every direction
at the hour OF the ceremony. There Was no
concerted arrangement.
Miss Cleveland will remain at the White
Hpnse lime. Mrs Folsom and "a
Olaer ladies there Will ga at once 10 their homes.
Col. Lamont had in MS possession last mig hL
over :our hundred messages Oh congratulations.
hut had not had tlme TO open them. One of
the iirst 10 arrive Was the cablegram to The
President rom Queen Nictoria, saying: "Pray
accept my sincere cougrut ulations on your mar
riuge ana my best wishes for your happiness"
The district Commissioners sent congratu-
iatory letter, sd, Iug: LAS the representatiy cs
OF the peopl. .. the District or Coz umb:a anu on
their own behalf the CUmm. s,ioners vi the Dis
trict lender their hearty congratulations to the
President upon his marriage.
lie following Is the program rendered by the
Marine banu, which played its best curing the
evening: , !: W . Marca from "Mid,sum;
chorus aud march nom 'Luuengrin," Wagner.
B. Boleros 'lo Son la Rose" Mar,ina 4. ''Invi-
TALON la Vaise,' " eber. 3. '',piiug SONG"
MenueIssohn. q. Romance, "Bl.gAL star of
Aole," RoDandi. z. Mosaic, from 'Desiree,"
Sousa.
President ANA his bride Il reception VIII be held
at the White House, but no definite arrange
l0eltS nave Uecu uttb0e.
The Presidents gilt to his bride dia-
monj neck lace, com posed of single string Of
briliiants. Some Oh the numerous presents were
a bow-knOt OF etruscau hUld, win niisree edge
encircing circle oil uiauoIus, by Postmaster
General ana Mrs. Villas. Secretary and Mas.
Whitney gave d spray diamonds; Mrs. Enui-
colt four silver canuieStIcks.
AT a meeting yesterday OF members Of the
diplomatic corps, held at the house OF NJ.
Nosueiras, the Portuguese minister, IL was de-
ciued tnat Mr. Preston, line minister IRON Hayu
ana dean vi me corps, should call upon soecre-
tary OF Stale Bayaru to-day ANA presen ut through
ham " the President The congratulations and
god wishes VI the whole body OIL diplomats.
1ue following return Was ulieu up Oh page
AL, volume II, record OF marriages i'll Inc
office OF tue clerk vi the court The license
issued To Grover Cleveland and Frances Fol-
som, both vi BuItaio, n. 7:
~, Byron Suuueriauu, minister of the First
Presby ieIIan cuurcu III Washington, ID. e.,
hereD, certify that by authority Or Incense GA
the marriage oi tne parties aforesaid on the ri
day vi June. 1886, at tue Executive Mansion,
in the District UI Columbia.
B. SUNDERLAND"
A pyrOtechnic display at Fort Myer last night
In honor Vi the PresiuenGs lnarriage was wit
messed by u large number OF persons.
Nearly ALI those who crowned into the White
House SrounuS last evening wore bOutOnniereS
anu Carried flowers, as Though 1t We're geuer-
ally considered the proper luing 10 40.
The Vessels Ia Montreal n;lrUOr were yester-
dOy decorated with bunting ia honor vi LIE
PresluenCs welding aud niosL Of them carried
lie American flag at the IOrelnast head.
MIR. M4sn N;..ior received a telegram from