The morning call., 1892-08-19

fixtures and wound itself General May Hanson
around the legs OF the
piano. Festoons Of madenhair ferns were
draped along the entire front of the plat
form. On a small table between two chairs
in the middle of the stage stood a large
bouquet OF marguerites fianked by a row Of
green in pots, with moss growing on the
outside. The stage decoration was
work of art In itself. hut did not
begin to compare with the designs on the
battle-hag from an artistic point of view.
The flag which the two gen erals of the
Army of the Kingdom OF Heaven at Hand
will faunt in the face of the enemy consists
of small and very pink baby on very
large blue silk background. In order that
ali might see, the standard of the new army
was suspended across the front Of the big
organ. The baby, which wears nothing TO
speak Of but seTaphic smile and shock
Of saleratus cuTls, stands in snace with
outstretched arms to welcome the sinner
home.
A brilliant array of long. sharp spikes.
supposed to be halo. rad late in all direc-
lions from the infant. Some of the spikes
were put on too moist. which imparts q
streaky appearance, but otherwise they are
all right. The whole is emblematical of the
birth of a new faith. and the kid is TO be
doorkeeper at the gates of the new kingdom
of heaven at hand when the plant is placed
in operation.
At o'clock the hall was packed. and
Professor A. q. Eckman seated himself at
the organ TO entertain the people until the
arrival of the high contracting parties
Some hitch occurred in the arrangements,
for when the professor had played the four
numbers on the programme the generals
had not appeared. There was nothing to
do but wait, so the persprlng professor
wrapped towel around his neck to keep
his collar from whiting and ground out a
few more airs.
Finally at 9 O'Clock a general buzzing an
Dounced the arrival of the bride and groom
They entered at the front of the hall and
marched rapidly down the central aisle,
mounted the stag, and, at the word OF COM
mand from the boss general, the Army of
the Kingdom of Heaven faced about and
made its bow, Both were clad In full dress
uniform of the new army.
The bride, who Is large and rather hand
some woman, wore josephine gown of
white crepe de chine, trimmed with white
oriental lace. She wore no gloves, which
apparent oversight was explained later on
when stephen pulled out n blazing diamond
ring. Her rank OF general was denoted by
shouder-straps bearing two stars with n
gold cross between. On the whole she
made a very attractive-looking bride.
Stephen was simply gorgeous In his bright
new uniform. This consisted of long
blue coat, cut high, with vest the same.
down the front of which glistened row of
beautiful brass buttons. His shoulder
straps were the same as those worn by the
bride, but the general effect of his toilet was
dimmed somewhat by forgetting TO polish
his shoes before setting off to get married.
No time was lost in ranging the pre-
liminares, and soon as they had taken
their positions Stephen ordered the lime
light turned on and the ceremony began.
AS the rays OF the red light sified through
his tawny p0 m padour 1t eneircled his head
with halo grand and bright, and simmer ed
over the soft brown tresses of the bride. 1t
was picture never to be forgotten.
The ritual they repeated was: believing
in the blessed trinity of God, in the father
hood that is the wisdom and in the people.
these children. we. Stephen and May. come
unto each other this day TO be made one In
the unity of love and wisdom of our
eternal parents. Therefore. in the name
of the fatherhood that is the wisdom.
], Stephen, come unto thee. Nav. to be
welded TO the love OF the motherhood, that
my wisdom may be with thee In the lasting
oneness OF God, whose unity weseek In the
name Of Christ | now declare thee, May,
in the church of the people, my wife"
Here stephen kissed May, to the great de.
light of the audience. Then he produced
the ring and went on with the ceremony.
"And with this circle. the symbol of eter-
nity we seal our wedding that knows
neither parting nor death. Now, being man
and wife in the oneness OF God we conse-
crate our souls and spirits TO the Army of
the Kingdom of Heaven at Hand for the
political salvation of the people. The Lord
is here and heaven Is now
At the conclusion OF the ceremony the
newly married pair knelt while Stephen
prayed. He was frequently INTERRUPTED by
ieers and laughter, but continued his offer
ing at such length that the knee joints OF
both bride and groom cracked when they
rose to their feet. Only those sitting well
] down in front heard the reports. He then
gave out one of the hymns of the new re.
ligion which the congregation tried to sing.
but the organ aud the singers failed to
agree ON points of time and the hymn was
onIy accomplished after several tries.
The general then touched lightly on his
| new religion and told the people how to be
| saved The denying the universally of
| God. he said, and claiming that this earth
and the fullness thereof is God, is placing
the world in the hands Of the devil. Don't
| nut off salvation. Always be In the now.
| The devil will get those who expect 10 be
| angels I'm the future. He urged all to take
mn the religion OF tie Kingdom of Heaven
at Hand, and closed by thanking the people
| for making this the happiest moment of his
| life.
crowded upon the platform to offer con-
gratnlations. The men shook hands with
Stephen, while the women crowded around
| the bride to criticize the hang of her polo