The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1892-02-23
FOUR ARE TWO.
A Double Salvation Army We'd.
ding at the Temple.
One of the Brides Was Minister'S Daugh-
ter-A Peculiar Ceremony Interrupted by
Applause Brides and GIooms Speak.

Never has a larger audience gathered in
the Metropolitan Temple than that which
assembled last night to witness the mar
rage Of two Salvation soldiers to ha llelujah
lasses. The flood of humanity that rolled
in through the doors Oyerfowed into the
aisles and recesses and rested upon window
lodges and gallery ratings. Red shirts were
abundant, and here and there a demure
face shaded by coal-scuttle bonnet looked
toward the stage where the mystic service
was to be performed.
Flowers, bridal wells, orange blossoms and
dresscoats were conspicuous by their abb
sence. The platform was thrOnged with
SalVatiOniSts of both sexes dressed III their
we'll known uniform. just behind the read
ing-desk sat Rev. Joseph ROwell, pastor OF
the Mariners Church, and father OF one OF
the brides.
After a short service of prayer and song
brides and grOOm5 entered attended by ten
white-robed maiden5 Their garments were
simple as the garments worn by the women
Of the East. They had neither embroidery
nor ornaments. Their heads were covered
with q garment Of white that flowed down
over their shoulders.
IN THE UNIFORMS OF CAPTAINS.
The brides aud grooms wore the uni
forms of captains in the army, but the
former in addition to their simple gowns of
dark blue wore broad white sashes, in
which were written in letters Of gold the
words Jesus First"
As the bridal procession came to halt
on the platform the great audience began
to cheer. the drums and tambOurines began
to yibrate and silence fled affrigh trd from
the place.
When order had been restored Major
Kyle announced that Captain Mary Hansen
was about 10 be married to Captain Louis
Nl.A D. all
was to be united 10 Captain Albert q.
Flndley. The brides blushed and looked
happy and Captain Findley was detected
In An attempt to look Indifferent, In which
he signally failed
Major Kyle delivered the army charge 10
the candidates for matrmOny. He asked
them TO declare that they had not sought
marriage for their interests only, but to
further the interests Of the divine ruler; to
promise that they would not allow their
marriage to lessen their devotion to God or
the army, and TO eschew tie use Of costly
furniture in their houses.
WAVING OF THE FLAGS.
They promised, an were ordered to
stand up. As they arose the flags Of the
army were waved above their heads and
Pastor ROwell called upon each to repeat
the usual obligation. The responses were
given without faltering, and when the con-
Guiding kisses were exchanged the audien Ce
again unlOOsed itself. the army sang won
dertul JOY" and Major Kyle called for a
collection.
When several hats well filed with coin
had been placed on the edge of the platform,
a telegram from San Luis Obispo was read
cOngratulating Captain Powell on neT mar
rage, and the brides and grOoms were
called to the front. Captain and Mrs. Find
ley sang duet and spoke to the audience.
The former said that he had known his
bride seven years before they were married,
and that lie believed they would be very
happy. Mrs. Findley said she wasn't a
bit excited" by her marriage. and she hoped
to be very happy. Addresses were also
made by Captain and Mrs. Loney.