The record-union., 1893-03-30
HALLELUJAH WEDDING.
Captain Stuyvesant and Captain Hull
Made One.
a Gala Night for the SaIvationists-
The BashfuI Groom Makes a
Few Remarks.

The much -talked-of Salvation Army
wedding of Captain John b. Stuyvesant
of Sacramento and Captain Carrie Hull
of Reno was celebrated last night with a
great deal of enthusiasm. The event
took place in the Methodist Church, and
that edifice was filled with interested
parties and those who generally go to
such places out of curiosity.
The wedding is the second one which
has been performed under The ritual of
the Salvation Army in this city. Judg-
ing from the yOcilerous hallelujah shouts
and amens, everybody was happy.
About o'clock the happy couple
seated themselves on the pulpit, the band
playing al appropriate selection as they
entered.
They took positions under the Saliva
ton Army and United States flags, being
attended by Captain Wood as grooms-
man, and Miss Hull, sister OF the bride.
as bridesmaid.
The groom was attired in his usual Sal
vation Army garb, while the bride looked
real sweet and happy in her accustomed
habit and bonnet.
Major keppell, Division Superintend-
ent Of the Pacific Coast and an ordained
minister, conducted the services. The
bride and groom responded to the ques-
tions asked in audible and distinct tones.
They declared they did not seek matri-
mony for mere personal gain, but to bet
ter accomplish good in their chosen field:
that their home in the future would al
ways be regarded as HEADQUARTERS for the
Salvation Army. The groom kissed the
bride and all was over.
Major keppeu announced that little
song had been written especially for the
occasion, which was sung by the newly
made couple. Mrs. Stuyyesant was called
on for few remarks, and responded in a
truly happy vein. She had accomplished
much good standing alone and with the
assistance of her husband she was conf
dent her work would be more effective.
Major keppler told little story about
the 1rlsbm2n who was much abashed
when he was married for the first time,
which afforded Captain Stuyvesant a
good opportunity to respond
II guess Pm very much like that
Irishman," very bashfully said the Cap
tain, amid considerable laughter. "This
isis the first time-time-I was ever
married-married-and l suppose it will
be the last. I'm glad tonight that Pm
like my wiie-like my wife-in some re-
spects, If don't resemble her in appear
ance." He then related his experience
as Salvationist, and he, too, was salts
fed the union would be productive ofac-
complishing greater results.
\ wedding banquet was served in honor
OF the event in the army barracks, on
J street, in the afternoon. About O'Clock,
with their brass band, transparencies.
etc, the army paraded the streets, herald
ing the event which was about to be con-
summated. For effect the lady members
| OF the army were robed in white and the
male soldiers wore red sashes.
Before the wedding took place staff
Captain McFarlane led the army in
singing songs, Mrs. Keppeu offered
prayer, and Major Keppell sang a sole
and related the good work which the
army has done. "Twenty-seven years
ago. he said, "our solitary leader started
out with no assistance whatever. To-day
we have millions of soldiers in all parts
OF the globe. and l5,o00 officers scattered
throughout thirty-nine countries"
! The Captain also made few remarks.
An invitation was extended all to ad-
journ to the army headquarters on j
street, where it was announced there was
an abundance of refreshments, and that
the bride would cut her wedding cake,
A great many accepted the invitation,
and after all had eaten their fill, wished
the couple happiness and prosperity, the
| festivities finally ceased.