New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1866-07-27
rEsas Inrasf and Smiths European Timer, JULY u


rRrosi Winmef and Smiths European Tinee July III
on the5th the Princess Helena Augusta Victoria,
ailird daughter Of her majesty was united ia mar.
rage to hisroyal hghess Prince Christian of Soles
wig Holstein-S Underbourg Augustenburg. The
ceremony was performed in the private chapel at
taehed to the royal apartments ia Windsor castle.
Itwas nearly II O'clock when the distinguished
guests began TO arrive, but before that hour Of
Hcers OF the household and yeemen OF the guard
were moving in and out and breaking The stiffness
Of the little chapel. Artists also had been engaged
ID the preparations necessary TO secure an effective
photograph Of the scene. MeanWhlie, the mem
oera of the royal family and other royal and illus
tc0us visitors were assembling in the white drawing
room, the bride being in her nisjesty's private
apartments and her suit in the adjoining corridor
Prince Christian, with his supporters aud attend
ants, occupied another of the grand suite of
ISLANDERS knownas the Red room. The ladies and
gentlemen Of the queens household assembled in
the corridor built by George W, toswhich point
also the ladies and gentlemen in attendance upop
she royal visitors were directed. The ambassadors
Foreign ministers, cabinet minister's and Others iu-
Slted TO be present at the ceremony assembled in
Che red and green drawing rooms and thence were
conducted TO the seats provided for them III the
chapel
On the first entry of the royal party there was q
slight hesitation as to places caused no doubt nv
she absence of his royal highness the Duke Of Gam
bridge through an attack of govt, but this was
speedily reetltied. Lords Sydney ana Castlerosse
the chamberlain and vice-chamberlain, employed
the in eryai insproceeding to the Red room from
which they returned with the procession of the
bridegroom. Mendelsshon Is march from Athalie,'
vas played as they entered the chapel. His royal
highness Prince Christian wore the uniform Of a
major general IN the British service, the only mem
Ger OF his suite in foreign uniform being the Count
Rant2au his gentleman of honor. Advancing 10
Inc altar rails and making two slight inelinatious
right and left to the bishops seated within, his
Royal Hlghness knelt for a few seconds in PRAYER
aad then rising, was presented to their maiestfes
the King and Queen Of the Belgians. The pho
tographs, as usual, convey but an inaccurate idea
of the bridegroom. He is tall military-lookinn
man, apparently between S. and 40 years Of are,
with good forehead, but the lower partf his face
covered by beard-such portions of the face as
are visible wearing calm, determined expression
mat never fors2kes them, but appears to enter
INTO and influence all his actions There was a
pause Of nearly ten minutes befere the procession
of the bride made its appearance, also heralded
by a stately march, the time taken from Haudel's
Selplone. All present rose as the Princess
supported by the Queen and his royal highness
me Prince OF Wales, entered the chapel: and the
members Of the different PROFESSIONS which now
completely occupied the standing room in the CEN,
eiof the apartment, proceeded Is take N new
positions. The bride on entering the chapel was
sisibly agitated, but regained composure upon
reaching her place on the left-hand side of the
aitai tlEAqi subsequently made the necessary re-
spOnses with clearness and audibility calling to
Enlnd the charm Of speeches from the throne in
days when these were read by the sovereign in
\ person.
Lt was remarked with satisfaction that her ma
5ssty, though adheTing to the deep mourning
which has become characteristic of the royal al
are. roduced into IL certain notifications tend
ing 70 relieve the sombre effect The Prince OF
Wales wore the, uniform OF the 10th Hussars, of
which his royal highness is colonel, and the Duke
eo EdinbnFg the uniform Of his naval rank Their
x1yal mig Illnesses the Princes Arthur and Leonard
wore the Highland dress, which has always been
tayoTite costume with younger members Of the
royal family.
The Queen wore dress Of black MORE
aatlque, embroidered with long Grape Sersse
ssll falling from under crown of diamonds with
necklace and diamond ornaments. The Princess
delena wore wedding-dress of rich white satin
covered with Honiton point lace and trimmed with
Bouquets OF orange blossom and myrtle, under
white satin train, lined with white glace +
and trimmed round with Honiton lace,sl
mixed with bouquets iaud cofdons of orange
blossom and myrtle. Wedding wreath Of
orange blossom and myrtr under q splendid veil L
Of honiton lace. The pattern of the lace was an
elegant design in Ivy rose and myrtle. The Prin-
cess Louisa wore white gace petticoat covered 4
with tulie Illusion, trimmed with Brussels point
l1ce under body, and pointed tunic of blue satin
trimmed with point lace and blue and frosted sill
yer ornaments, Goiifure, wreath of blush roses
and silver, tuile veil. The dress Of the Princess
Beatrice consisted of a blue So in dress trimmed
Es4th point lace and blue and frosted silver orna.
ments Couture, wreath of blush roses and sill
yer, tulle veil.
The ladies acting as bridesmaids were dressed
ia white glaee dress covered with plaitings and
p0uiloIee OF tulle, under a long tunie of silver
tule, which was Topped up on one side with a
SA4attlAlhe OI roses fQfgeL nle-nots, and white
heather; the body and skirts were also trimmed
with branches Of pink roses, forgetme- and
haatheri couture, a wreath Of pink roses forget.
ne;nots and heather, with long tulle veil.
The Princess Helens's travelling dress consisted
Of . white glace Slip under dress of fine white
Swiss LnQslin trimmed with Valeaciennes lace,
bennet Of white tulle trimmed with orange bios.
SONS, and large mantle of white China Grape
lined with white silk and trin med with fancy che
8lise and silk fringe, and ornaments.
The service aspeFformed by the Lord Pri-
4ate. The Queen, IN person, gave away the
S1ate with gesturefGIl Of dignity and determine.
The ceremony oyer the bride was warmly EN-.
asid, leaning upon the arm of her husband, her
royal highness was then, conducted to the whiteE
drawing-room. the royal procession accompany
Eng and attending them and in presence Of tie
asgqlsaFes Of the church the registry of the mar
Riage was atteated in due form. EE a8