Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1886-06-10

Abou, haf-past six o'clock the wedding
guests began to arrive, their carriages roll
ing up TO the main door OF the mansion
through the great iron gates on Pennsyl-
yania avenue. The first arrival was Secre-
tary Lamar, at 6;31. He was closely fol-
lowed by Rev. DR.. Sutherland and wife, and
during the next few minutes there came in
quick succession Postmaster General Villas
and wife. Mr. Wilson S. Bissel, Secretary
and Mrs. Endcott. Secretary Bayard, Secre-
,ary and Mrs. Whitney, and Secretary Man
ming and his wife All the guests proceed
ed to the blue room, where they were re-
celyed by Miss Rose Cleveland
For few minutes the guests chatted gaily.
but conversation was quickly suspended, at
1;l5 o'clock, when a selected orchestra from
the Marine Band, stationed in the corridor.
struck up the familiar strains of the we'd
ding march from Mendelsshon's "Midsum-
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
{
even 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 the southern wall which
was completely hidden from sight b, a mass
Of noddIng palms, tropical grasses and an
endless variety Of choice flowers. Three crys-
tai chandeliers poured food Of mellow ra-
dance upon the scene and the colors Of
massive banks Of scarlet Bcgonia- and roy
/ al Jacqueminot roses, mngling with the
blue and silver tint, Of the frescord wall
and ceiling. gave = warm and glowing tone
TO the whole brilliant interior. The deli
cate ivory shades Of the bride, wedding
gown found an exquisite setting lu masses
Of crimson roses. Immediately beyond was
The President in full evening dress.
\ hush fell upon the assemblage AS Dir.
Sutherland stepped forward to his position
fronting the wedding couple, with Key.
William Cleveland. the Presidents brother,
al his left. In 4 distinct tone Of voice and
with deliberate uttcrance the Doctor began
the simple and beautiful wrddln. service.
Atler petition 10 Almighty God 10 bestow
ms blessings on the wedding couple and an
thc bouds of ma,rmony. the services pro
oeeded N the usual form. and AZ .rs cos.
DIR. Sutherland SAID solemuly:
For as much a. Grover and Frances have
here agreed and corenan,ed to I've together
after Gods ordinances IN the holy estate Of
wrdlock, and have confirmed the same hy
giving and taking the wedding ring. now
therefore, IN the presence Of This company.
Ia the name OF the Father, of the Son and
Of the Holy Ghost, pronounce and de-
clare that you are husband aud wife. and
what God hath joined together ie' not man
pat a,4nder."
Rel Mr. Cleveland then pronounced tie
henedc,ion
AZ the conclusion nf the ceremony Mr..
Folsom showing trace, u iycp emotion.
va, hrsi % tender her consra,uIntar. to
the newly married couple She sas tpl-
lowed By Mss Cleveland. Rev Mr. Crve-
land and other relatives and friend, ~ turn.
While the congratulations we're III pro.rc..
n, band performed the bridal chorus ari
march from 'LOhtngrln~ and Cd Ih- mu,i-
the President and his wife led the way into
the east room. The adornmeni~ OF rhls
noble hail wcre in keeping With \, majestic
proportions and ~ ample space and brilliant
illumination afforded opportunity for iiii.ng
display d ladies toilets.
From the east room the company pro-
ceeleI after season Of pyomeuading and
co0versation, 70 the family dining room of
the mansion, where the wedding supper was
served There was no formal order OBJ
served in the supper room, but the collation.
wa served ana The guests 'at II small Ia