Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1886-06-11

After luncheon and a half-hour's talk with
the president, Miss Folsom went to her room
and lay down for nap. while her mother
shifted into single trunk such garments as
she would need for weeks journey,
THE CEREMONY.
THE KNOT DULY TIED
WASHINGTON, June 2-Removing their
wraps in the state dining room, all the
guests proceeded to the blue room, where
they were received by Miss Rose Cleveland
The following is a complete list Of those
present:
Mrs Folsom. mother Of the bride; Rev. W. NJ.
Cleveland, the presidents brother; Miss Cleve-
Thomas F. Bayard, secretary of state; Daniel
Manning secretary Of the treasury; Mrs. Man
ning M M" Endot hndsGt secretary Wo Of
ney, secretary OF the navy: Mrs. Whitney:
William +. Villas, the postmaster general: Mrs.
Villas; l.: q: G. Lamar. secretary Of the interior;
Daniel S. Lamont, private secretary to the
president; Mrs. Lamont: Benjamin Folsom Of
Buffalo, n Y: Mir. and Mrs. Rogers OF Seneca
Falls, N. Y: Mrs, Cadman and Miss Huddleston
Of Detroit. Mich: Mr.. and Mrs. Harmon OF Bos-
ton, Mass: relations Of the bride Miss Nelson
of New York; Mr. w. s. Bisseli of Buffalo, n. Y:
the presidents former law partner: DR.. and
Mrs Byron Sunderland.
For short while tho guests chatted gayly,
but conversation was quickly suspended at
7:l5 p. m when the selected orchestra from
the Marine band, stationed In the corridor,
struck up the familiar strains of the we'd
ding march from Mendelssohn's @M1dsum-
mer Nights Dream" and all eyes were
turned to the doorway to catch the first
glimpse Of the coming bride and groom.
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 unaccompanied,
even the brides mother awaitlng her with
the other guests. Passing through the Gen.
trail corridor the bride and groom en-
tered the blue room and took
position near its southern WALL which
was completely hidden from sight by
a mass of nodting palms, tropical
grasses and au endless variety Of choice
flowers The crystal chandelier poured
food OF mellow radiance upon the scene,
and the colors OF the massive banks OF scar
let bcgonias and royal Jaqueminot roses,
nlingling with the blue and silver tints Of
frescoed walls and ceiling, gave a warm,
glowing tone to the whole brilliant interior.
The delicate ivory shades of the BRIDES we'd
ding gown found an exquisite setting in the
masses Of crimson roses immediately be-
You'd. The president was in full evening
dress. with rundown collar, white lawn
necktie and white ena1neled studs.
TEE WEDDING SERVICE.
A hush fell on the assemblage as Dr.: Sun
dorland stepped forward to his position
fronting the wedding couple, with the Rev.
William Cleveland (the presidents brother)
at his lett hand In a distinct tone of voice
and with deliberate utterance the doctor be-
gan the simple and beautiful wedding serV-
ice, as folloWs
Foras1nuch are assembled to observe
the holy rites OF marriage. it Is needful that We
should seek the blessing OF the great God, our
Father, whose institution it is and therefore
! beseeoh YOU now to follow the with reverent
! hearts In prayer to him. Almighty and ever
sting Cog, the Esther OF our spirits, the Trainer
feet gift. Thou VINO canst see the end from the
beginnlnR, who knwest what is best for us, thy
CHILDREN, ard has appointed the holy rite OF
generations, regard now, we heseech thee, thy
servant, our chtef magistrate; endow him
! plenteoukly 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 and
grave responsibilities, day by day; may thy law
direct MIN and tay strength uphold him, and be
this, thy daughter, even as thou didsJ
favor the chosen Rebecca and many noble
women that have adorned the world
may she indeed be Il precious boon OF good to
| her husband, to cheer and help him continually
"a woman gifted with the beauty OF the Lord
| and shedding the sweet Influence OF a Christian
| life upon the nation In wnoye sight she is to
| dwell. Wilt thou approve what we, thy SER
wants, come to do In tiny name, by thine author
! 1ty and under the laws of the land in which We
| live and graciously assist them, thls man and
| this woman, who are here to be united in the
bonds OF holy wedlock according to Institution
! OF the words Mercitully be pleased. almighty
| God. to vouchsafe to each of them thy grace
| that they may we'll and truly weight the ulfail-
! Ing vows which they are now about to make TO
each ether in the presence OF this company, and
| that they may be enabled hereafter at all times
| so to live together to rejoice in the soemni-
| cation OF this union with JOY unspeakabIe and
| Amen.
Addressing the company, DR.. Sunderland
said:
Marriage Is honorable among all men, in that
a man shall leave his father and mother, and
shall cleave unto his wife. and the twain shall
in the first paradise. 1t, was confessed by
| patriarch and priest. prophet and apostle. 1t
was confirmed by the teaching and adorned with
ored by the faithful keeping OF all good men and
| women since the world began. 1t is not there
| fore, to he undertaken lightly or unadyisedly,
| but soberly, discreetly and in the fear Of God.
! Into this holy estate this man and this woman
| come now to enter. II any man can show just
| cause why they may not be lawfully united in
| marriage, let him now speak, or else hereafter
forever hold his peace.
THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS
| To the bride and groom:
If you desire to be united in marriage you will
| signify the same by raising your right hands.
| IThe groom and bride joined hands, Grover
| said the minister. do you take this woman
whom you hold by the hand to be your lawful
| welded wife, to live together after Gods ordi-
| nance in the holy estate OF wedlock? Do you
| promise to love her, cherish, comfort and keeK
her in sickness and in health in joy and in sor-
row. and forsaking all others keep you only unto
| her so long as YOU both shall liver
The Groom (frnlyr1 do
| DR.. Sunderland-Frances, do you take this
! man whom you hold by the hand to be your law
full welded husband, to live toge cher after God
ordinances In tho holy estate Of wedlock? Dc
you promise to love, honor, comfort and keeI
him In sickness and IN health In Joy and in sor.
| row, and forsakng all others keep you only unto
him 80 long as you both shall live?
| The Bride I'm low but clear vOice)-I do.
| DR.. Sunderland-In token Of the same let the
| ring be passed 1.-THE groom placed the ring on
| the brides fnRer), for as much as Grover and
Frances have here agreed and covenan5ed to live
! together after Gods ordinances in the holy es-
| tate of wedlock and confirmed the same by Civ.
ing and taking wedding ring, now, therefore
! in the presence of this company-ln the name
Of the Father and Of tho Sen and Of the Holy
Ghost, pronounce and declare that they are
husband and wife-and what God hath Joined
together, let no man put asunder.
The Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pronounced
the following benediction
God tho Father, God the Son. and God the
Holy Ghost, bless. preserve and keep you; the
! Lord mercifully fill you with all temporal and
| spiritual blessings, and grant that you may sc
live together in this world that in the world ts
come you may have life everlasting. Amen
At the conclusion of the ceremony Mrs
Folsom, showing traces Of deep emotion
| was the first to tender her congratulations
to the newly married pair: She was fol.