Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-06-03


sorroN, ana torsaking all Others keep
shall live?''
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Or. Sunderland token of the same
leg T., the wedding ring be passed.
me groom here placed the ring on the
BRIDES finger,
Dr. Sunderland solemnly )-Forasmuch
as droVer and Frances have here agreed
ana coVenanted to live together after
0o9s ordinance in the holy estate of
Wedlock, and have confirmed the same by
giving and taking the wedding ring; now,
therefore, in the presence OF this CON-
pahy, In the name of the Father, and OF
the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, / pro-
hounce and declare that they are husband
ana Wite-and what God hath joined TO.
gether let not man put asunder.
THE BENEDICTIoN.
Rev. Mr.. Cleveland then pronounced the
following benedictIon:
>, God the Father, God the Son and God the
noly Ghost bless, preserve and keep you.
1he Lord mercifullv fill you with all temporal
ana all spiritual blessings and grant that you
may 80 live together IN this world that in the
world tocome You may have life everlasting
Amen.
Az the conclusion of the ceremony Mrs.
FOLSOM, showing traces of deep emotion,
was the first to tendsrh her congratulations
10 tne newly married pair. She was fol-
lowed by Miss Rose Cleveland, Rev. MIR.
Cleveland and other relatives and friends
In turn. While the congratulations were in
progress the band, under the leadership
OF Prol. Sousa, performed the bridal
chorus and the march from LOhengrin,
and to this music the President and his
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room. The adornments OF this noble hall
were in keeping with its majestic pro-
portions, and its ample space and brill
liant illumination afforded All opportunity
for fitting display of the ladies' toilettes.
THE BRIDAL DRESS.
The bride wore an enchanting wedding
dress OF ivory satin, simply garnished, on
high corsage, with India muslin crossed
in Grecian folds, and carried in exquisite
falls OF simplicity over the petticoat. The
orange blossom garniture, commencing
upon the veil in superb coronet, is con-
tinued throughout the costume with
artistic skill. Her veil of tule, about
five yards in length, completely enveloped
her, falling to the edge of the petticoat in
front and extending the entire length Of
her full court train. She carried no
flowers and wore no jewelry except an
engagement ring containing sapphire
and two diamonds.
RESPLENDENT IN VIOLET SATIN.
Mrs. Folsom wore a superb dress of
violet satin, with garniture in white faille,
with crystallized violet drops in pendants
everywhere.
Miss Cleveland wore an exquisite dress,
a combination of Nile green and cameo
pink duchesse satin, with silver orna-
1nNy 1f1h hnt xnyff aIuiy
roses, short sleeves and demi-length
gloves In light tan. She carried fan of
pink curlew feathers.
Mrs. HOyt, the Presidents sister, wore
dainty costume en- train of China crepe
In robins egg blue, most effectively gar
injured with rare old lace. Her flowers
were La France roses.
MRS. MANNING IN WHITE SATIN.
Mrs. Mauning's dress was OF white
satin, tl0unced across the front with
duchesse lace trimmings finished with sea
pearls, square neck and elbow sleeves,
with diamond ornaments.
Mrs. EndicOtt wore satin with silver
and white sapphire draped in black chan
tllly lace, with a red pOmpOn in her hair,
and diamond ornaments.
Mrs. Whitney wore a bodice of violet
with white satin and tulle skirts trimmed
WIN 5dJil AHN uhdLlQuu
Mrs. Villas dress was light blue silk,
with long train strewn with daisies OF
silver. The front was of crystal and
point lace and pearl trimmings, with low
neck and elbow sleeves.
Mrs. Lamont wore an ivory-tinted satin
dress. demi-traln, with panel OF crystal
and pearl on the left side OF the skirt, a
square neck corsage, edged with crystal
and Jet fringe. elbow sleeves and beauti.
full corsage bouquet of jacqueminot roses.
Mrs. Rogers, a cousin of the bride, was
dressed in a costume OF delicate cameo
pink with brocaded front.
Mrs. Cadman, a relative of the bride,
wore a white satin dress en- train with
black lace draperies aad jacqueminot
roses.
Mrs. Harmon wore asatin dress of light
orange.
Mrs. Nelson wore handsome costume
of cOrn-colOred satin, with an overdress
of white antique lace, cut pompadOur,
with low corsage and elbow sleeves. Her
flowers were jacqueminOt roses.
Miss 1uddleston was dressed in pink
silk, with blue trimmings.
Mrs. Sunderland's dress was gray satin
trimmed with lace, long train, square
neck and elbow sleeves.
IN THE DINING ROOM.
From the last room the company pro-
ceeded after a season OF prOmenadng and
conversation to the family dining room Of
the mansion, where the wedding supper
was served.
The decorations Of the Executive Man.
sion tonight were OF an elaborate char.
aeter, and, in the language of one Of the
oldest employees, sit never presented
handsomer appearance" The various
public gardens in the city and many pri-
vate cOnservatories here and in other
cities contributed their choicest plants
and flowers 10 lend their beauty and fra-
GRANGE TO the scene. OF course, the blue
room, where the ceremony was performed, f,
occupied the principal attention OF the
decorators. Their work was certainly
we'll done. 1t was transformed into a
verita0le bower Of beauty.
THE FIRST PRESIDENTIAL WEDDING.
Other weddings there have been at the
White House. eight in ali, but never be-
fore to-day has the highest dgnitary in
the land bowed his bead within its his.
toric walls 10 receive the blessing Of the
church on his union in the holy bonds or
matrimony. FROM the very dawn OF the
wedding day the city seemed alive 20 the
approaching event. Little knots Of idiers
talked 1t over on the sidewalks Ia 'front.' OF
the hotels. sedate matrons gossiped as
they passed along the streets, an0 beves
of Laughing girls chatted and speculated
about the coming momentous ceremony.
If there be truth in the ancient adage,
happy the bride will reign Ia the White
House, for though the day opened
with a gray aud cheerless sky aud
shadOws resting on the earth. yet
a. II grew older the clements seemed 10
relont, and little by little the sun forced